2014 FIAT 500L LIVING Warnings lights and messages

SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of options which can
be selected using buttons
and
to access the
different selection and setting operations (Setup)
indicated below. Some options have a submenu.
The menu can be activated by briefly pressing the
button.
The menu comprises the following options:
❒MENU
❒LIGHTING
❒HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT (for versions/markets,
where provided)
❒SPEED BEEP
❒HEADLIGHT SENSOR (for versions/markets
where provided)
❒CORNERING LIGHTS (for versions/markets,
where available)❒RAIN SENSOR (for versions/markets, where
provided)
❒TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
❒SET TIME
❒SET DATE
❒AUTOCLOSE
❒MEASUREMENT UNIT
❒LANGUAGE
❒WARNINGS VOLUME
❒BELT BUZZER
❒SERVICE
❒AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG (for versions/markets,
where provided)
❒DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (for versions/
markets, where provided)
❒CITY BRAKE C./COLLISION MITIGATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
❒EXIT MENUfig. 10
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Warnings volume
(Adjusting the alert/warning acoustic signal
volume)
With this function the volume of the buzzer which
accompanies the display of any failure/warning can be
adjusted to 8 levels.
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
❒press button
briefly. The volume “level” set
previously flashes on the display;
❒press
or
to make your choice;
❒press the
button briefly to return to the menu
screen or hold the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Seat belt buzzer
(SBR buzzer reactivation)
This function can only be displayed after a Fiat
Dealership has deactivated the SBR system (see
paragraph “SBR system” in the “Safety” chapter).
To reactivate this function, proceed as follows:
❒press thebutton briefly; "Off" will flash on the
display. Press the
or
button and "On"
will appear;
❒press the
button briefly to return to the
submenu screen or hold the button down
to return to the main menu screen without saving.Service (Scheduled servicing)
With this function it is possible to view information
on mileage or time intervals for servicing.
To consult this display, proceed as follows:
❒press button
briefly. The display shows the
service interval in kilometres (km) or miles (mi)
according to the previous setting (see the "Units of
measurement" paragraph);
❒press the
button briefly to return to the menu
screen or hold it down to return to the standard
screen.
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NoteThe “Scheduled Servicing Plan” includes car
maintenance at fixed intervals, refer to the
"Maintenance and care" chapter. This message is
displayed automatically - when the key is turned to
MAR-ON - 2,000 km (or equivalent value in miles)
before these deadlines and reappears every 200
km (or equivalent value in miles). Below 200 km
servicing indications are more frequent. The display
will be in km or mi depending on the measurement
unit settings. When one of the next scheduled
deadlines is approaching, the word “Service” will
appear on the display, followed by the number of
kilometres or miles left, when the key is turned to
MAR-ON. Contact a Fiat Dealership. The operations
in the “Scheduled servicing plan” will be performed
and the message will be reset.

GENERAL WARNINGS
When parking, take the utmost care over obstacles
that may be above or below the sensors.
Under certain circumstances, objects close to the
vehicle are not detected by the system and could
therefore cause damage to the car or be damaged
themselves.
Some conditions may influence the performance of
the parking sensors:
❒the presence of ice, snow, mud or think paint on
the sensor surface may cause reduced sensitivity
of the sensor itself and therefore reduce the
system performance.
❒mechanical interference (e.g. washing the car, rain,
strong wind, hail) may cause the sensor to detect a
non-existent obstacle ("echo interference");
❒the presence of ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems of trucks or pneumatic drills) near
the car could alter the signals sent by the sensor;
❒the variation in sensor position, caused by
variation in ride (due to suspension component
wear), changing tyres, overloaded car, or tuning
that lowers the car, for example, may affect
parking sensor system performance.
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for
parking manoeuvres however.When
making these manoeuvres, always make sure
that no people (especially children) or animals
are present in your manoeuvring area.The
parking sensors are an aid for the driver, but
must never allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even those
executed at low speeds.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGESGENERAL WARNINGS
The warning light switches on together with a
dedicated message and/or acoustic signal when
applicable. These indications areconcise and
precautionaryand, as such, must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or an alternative to the
information contained in this Owner Handbook,
which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. In
the event of a failure indication,always refer to
the contents of this chapter.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided
into two categories:very seriousandless serious
failures.
Very seriousfailures are indicated by a repeated
and prolonged warning “cycle”.
Less seriousfailures are indicated by a shorter
warning “cycle”.
The displaying cycle of both failure categories can be
stopped by pressing the button
. The control
panel warning light will stay on until the cause of the
malfunction is eliminated.
BRAKE FLUID LOW (red) /
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED (red)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position illuminates
the warning light, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
The warning light turns on when the level of the
brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum
level due to a possible leak in the circuit. On some
versions the display shows the dedicated message.
WARNING
If the
warning light switches on while
driving, stop immediately and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
When the key is turned to MAR position, the
warning light switches on but should switch off after
a few seconds.
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches
on when the handbrake is engaged. If the car is
moving the buzzer will also sound.
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YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVINGWARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESIN AN EMERGENCY
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