2014 FIAT 500L LIVING heater

A - Air temperature adjustment knob:
❒blue section = cold air
❒red section = hot air
B - air recirculation on/off button;
C - fan activation/adjustment knob:
❒0 = fan off
❒1-2-3-4 = fan speed
D - climate control system compressor on/off
button;
E - heated rear window on/off button;
F - air distribution knob:
air from central outlets and side ventsair from central outlets, side vents and front and
rear footwell ventsair only from front and rear footwell ventsair from front and rear footwell vents, to
windscreen and side windowsair outlet to windscreen and side windows
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (cooling)
To cool the passenger compartment, proceed as
follows:
❒turn knob A to the blue section;
❒press button B to enable internal air recirculation
(LED on button on);❒turn knob F to
;
❒press button D to activate climate control system
and turn knob C to at least 1 (1
stspeed). For
rapid cooling, turn knob C to 4 (maximum fan
speed).
IMPORTANT According to particular outside
environmental conditions, the climate control system
activates recirculation automatically (for versions/
markets, where additional heater provided).
Reduction in cooling
❒turn knob A clockwise to increase the
temperature;
❒press button B to deactivate internal air
recirculation (LED on button off );
❒turn knob C to reduce the fan speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
To heat the passenger compartment, proceed as
follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button B to enable internal air recirculation
(LED on button on);
❒turn knob F to
;
❒turn knob C to at least 1 (1
stspeed). For rapid
heating, turn knob C to 4 (maximum fan speed).
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START&STOP
Manual climate control system
If the Start&Stop function is activated (engine off
when the car speed is zero), the system keeps the air
flow selected by the user.
In these conditions, the passenger compartment
cooling and heating cannot be guaranteed, as the
compressor stops with the engine coolant pump.
The Start&Stop function can be deactivated, to
enhance the operation of the climate control system,
by pressing the dedicated button on the dashboard.
ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The additional electric heater ensures more rapid
passenger compartment heating.
It activates in cold weather conditions, if the
following conditions are verified:
❒outside temperature low;
❒engine coolant temperature low;
❒engine on;
❒fan speed set at least to 1
stspeed;
❒knob A turned completely clockwise to red
section.The heater is switched off when at least one of the
conditions above is no longer verified.
NoteThe power of the electric heater is modulated
according to the battery voltage.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
In winter, the climate control system must be turned
on at least once a month for about 10 minutes.
Have the system inspected at a Fiat Dealership
before the summer.
The system uses R134a coolant which
does not pollute the environment in the
event of accidental leakage. Under no
circumstances use R12 fluid, which is
incompatible with the components of the system.
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When a low air flow is selected, the climate control
system control unit always activates the Start&Stop
function.
The climate control system control unit attempts to
manage the "discomfort" caused by the engine
stopping (deactivation of compressor and engine
coolant pump) as best it can but the operation of the
climate control system can be enhanced through
the deactivation of the Start&Stop function by
pressing the
button on the dashboard control trim
(see contents of "Start&Stop system" paragraph in
this chapter).
NoteIn particularly severe climate conditions it is
recommended to limit the use of the Start&Stop
function to prevent the compressor from
continuously switching on and off, with consequent
rapid misting of the windows and accumulation of
humidity with unpleasant smells in the passenger
compartment.
NoteWhen the Start&Stop function is on (engine
off and vehicle speed zero), the automatic
recirculation management is turned off always taking
air in from outside, to reduce the probability of
window misting up (as the compressor is off ).ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This allows the passenger compartment to be heated
more quickly in cold weather conditions.
The heater switches off automatically when the
required comfort conditions are achieved.
The additional heater activates automatically
depending on the environmental conditions and with
engine started.
IMPORTANT The heater only operates if the outside
temperature and engine coolant temperature are
low. The heater will not activate if the battery
voltage is too low.
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Electrical devices
Only use electrical devices for the amount of time
needed. The heated rear window, additional
headlights, windscreen/rear window wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of energy,
therefore increasing fuel consumption (by up to 25%
in the urban cycle).
Climate control system
The use of the climate control system leads to higher
fuel consumption. If the temperature outside
permits, try to use ventilation only.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified devices for aerodynamic
control may adversely affect air drag and fuel
consumption.
DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm up the engine at low or high revs when
the car is stationary; this causes the engine to warm
up more slowly, thereby increasing fuel consumption
and emissions.
It is advisable to set off immediately and slowly,
avoiding high revs: this allows the engine to warm up
more quickly.Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when at traffic lights or before
stopping the engine. This and also double declutching
is absolutely pointless on modern cars and also
increases consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and road
conditions allow. Using a low gear for faster
acceleration will increase consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high gear
increases consumption, emissions and engine wear.
Maximum speed
Fuel consumption increases considerably with speed.
Keep speed as constant as possible, avoiding
unnecessary braking and acceleration, which have a
significant cost in terms of both fuel consumption
and emissions.
Acceleration
Sudden acceleration has a very negative effect on fuel
consumption and emissions: accelerate gradually.
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ESC SYSTEM FAILURE (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position illuminates
the warning light, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
If the warning light does not switch off or remains on
(together with a message and a symbol on the
display on some versions) whilst driving, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
Flashing of the warning light whilst driving indicates
the action of the ESC system.
Hill Holder failure
This warning light comes on, on some versions
together with the
symbol and a message in the
display, in the event of a fault with the Hill Holder
system. In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Traction Plus failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the Traction Plus system is faulty, theESCwarning
light on the instrument panel switches on
constantly.
FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on (on some versions,
together with a message and a symbol on the display)
to indicate a Fiat CODE system failure: in this case
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.GLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW
PLUG HEATING FAILURE (Diesel
versions) (amber)
GLOW PLUG HEATING
This warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR-ON. It will switch off as soon as the
heater plugs have reached the preset temperature.
The engine can be started as soon as the warning
light switches off.
IMPORTANT At high ambient temperatures the
warning light may stay on for an extremely short
time.
GLOW PLUG HEATING FAILURE
The warning light will flash (on some versions,
together with a message and a symbol on the display)
to indicate a fault in the plug preheating system.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the fault fixed as
soon as possible.
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
fig. 204USERS FUSE AMPERE
Front seat electric lumbar regulator F1 15
Front seat electrical heater F2 15
HI-FI system F3 20
Electric sun roof blind F5 20
Electric sun roof F6 20
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INDEX
3rd brake light (changing
bulbs) .......................................... 219A
BS .............................................. 110
ABS (system)............................... 110
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................. 132
Additional heater ........................ 61
Airbag ........................................... 161
– Deactivation of front
passenger airbag and side
bag ........................................... 163
– window bag............................ 164
Airbags
– Front airbags ......................... 161
Air cleaner ................................... 252
ASR system ................................. 113
Automatic dual zone climate
control system .......................... 52
Battery (charge) ........................ 233
Battery ......................................... 253
– advice for extending
lifetime .................................... 253
– replacement ........................... 253
Body versions ............................. 265
Bodywork– body codes ............................ 265
– maintenance .......................... 260
– protection from
atmospheric agents.............. 259
– warranty ................................. 259
Bonnet .......................................... 106
Brake (mechanical wear
detection system) .................... 254
Brakes ........................................... 269
– brake fluid level..................... 251
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights ....................... 212
– interior lights......................... 221
Car dimensions ......................... 278"Cargo Magic Space" ................ 102Carrying children safely ........... 147
– Carrying children safely ...... 147
– child restraint systems ........ 156
– "Isofix" child restraint
system setup ......................... 154
Central air diffusers ................... 41
Changing a wheel ....................... 197
Checking
levels .......... 245-246-247-248-249
Child restraint systems
(compliance for use) ............... 152Cigar lighter ................................. 83
City Brake Control -
"Collision Mitigation"
System ........................................ 121
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ............................... 259
– car interior............................. 261
– engine compartment ........... 261
– front headlights ..................... 261
– Leather parts......................... 262
– Plastic and coated parts...... 262
– seats ........................................ 262
– windows ................................. 261
Climate control ........................... 41
– Passenger compartment
air diffusers ............................. 42
Climatic comfort......................... 42
Clutch ........................................... 268
CO2 emissions ........................... 290
Conditions of use ...................... 175
Control panel and
instruments ................................ 4
controls ......................................... 93
Controls........................................ 76
“Cornering lights” ..................... 64Cruise Control ........................... 69
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