2014 FIAT 500L LIVING run flat

To engage 6
th
gear (for versions/markets where
provided), push firmly to the right when operating
the lever in order to avoid selecting 4
th
gear by
mistake. The same applies to the shift from 6
th
to 5
th
gear.
IMPORTANT Reverse can only be engaged when the
car is completely stationary. With the engine
running, wait for at least 2 seconds with the clutch
pedal fully pressed before engaging reverse to
prevent damage to the gears and grating.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should be used only
for gear changes. Do not drive with your foot resting
on the clutch pedal, however lightly. For versions/
markets where provided, the electronic clutch
control could cut in, interpreting the incorrect
driving style as a fault.
WARNING
Depress the clutch pedal fully to change
gear correctly. It is therefore essential
that there is nothing under the pedals: make
sure the mats are lying flat and do not get
in the way of the pedals.Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
slight , could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
SAVING FUELHere are some suggestions which can help you to
save fuel and lower harmful emissions.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Ty r e s
Check the tyre pressures at least once every 4
weeks: if the pressure is too low, consumption levels
increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight
of the car and its arrangement greatly affect fuel
consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or ski rack from the roof if not
in use. These accessories lower aerodynamic
penetration and adversely affect consumption levels.
When transporting particularly large objects, use a
trailer if possible.
173GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETYSTARTING AND
DRIVINGWARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise
the car and remove the space-saver wheel.
Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
❒make sure the contact surfaces between standard
wheel and hub are clean so that the fixing studs
will not come loose;
❒fit the standard wheel inserting the 5 studs into
the holes;
❒press-fit the hub cap, aligning the special splining
(on the cap) with the inflation valve;
❒using the wrench provided, tighten the fixing studs;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tighten the studs
in the sequence shown previously.Versions with alloy wheels
Proceed as follows:
❒insert the wheel on the hub and using the wrench
provided tighten the studs;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the wrench provided, fully tighten the 5 studs
in the sequence shown;
❒reinstall the hub cap, taking care to position the 3
plastic pins in the dedicated seats on the wheel.
Slightly press the cap to prevent any damage to the
plastic pins.
IMPORTANT If it is not fitted properly, the hub cap
may detach itself when the car is running.
After tyre replacement
❒stow the space-saver wheel in the compartment
provided in the boot;
❒insert the jack and the other tools in the
container;
❒arrange the container and tools on the space-saver
wheel;
❒correctly reposition the boot stiff cover.
202GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise
the car and remove the space-saver wheel.
Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
❒make sure the contact surfaces between standard
wheel and hub are clean and free from impurities
so that the fixing stud bolts will not come loose;
❒fit the standard wheel inserting the 5 stud bolts
into the holes;
❒press-fit the wheel cap, aligning the special splining
(on the cap) with the inflation valve;
❒using the spanner provided, tighten the fixing stud
bolts;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the spanner provided, fully tighten the stud
bolts in the sequence shown previously.Versions with alloy rims
Proceed as follows:
❒insert the wheel on the hub and using the spanner
provided tighten the stud bolts;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒using the spanner provided, fully tighten the 5 stud
bolts in the sequence shown;
❒reinstall the hub cap, taking care to position the
three plastic pins in the dedicated seats on the
wheel. Slightly press the cap to prevent any damage
to the plastic pins.
IMPORTANT If it is not fitted correctly, the hub cap
may detach when the car is running.
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