2014 FIAT 500L LIVING steering wheel

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DASHBOARDThe presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different
versions.1. Adjustable and directable air diffusers 2. Radio controls on the steering wheel (for versions/markets, where provided)
3. Exterior light control stalk 4. Instrument panel 5. Windscreen wiper/rear window wiper/trip computer control stalk
6. Adjustable and directable centre air vents 7. Fixed upper air vent 8. Passenger front airbag 9. Upper glove
compartment (for versions/markets, where provided the compartment may be conditioned) 10. Storage compartment
11. Lower glove compartment 12. Control buttons 13. Heating/ventilation system or manual climate control (for
versions/markets, where provided) or automatic dual zone climate control (for versions/markets, where provided)
14. USB port/AUX socket (for versions/markets, where provided) 15.
UConnect
vided) or radio system setup 16. Ignition switch 17. Driver front airbag 18. Cruise Control/Speed Limiter lever (for
versions/markets, where provided)
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STEERING LOCK
Engagement:when the key is in position STOP,
remove the key and turn the steering wheel until it is
locked.
Disengagement:move the steering wheel slightly
as you turn the ignition key to MAR.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carr y out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result
in non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving.The steering wheel will lock
as soon as it is turned.This holds true for cars
being towed as well.
SEATS
WARNING
All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the car.
Some precautions are however required. Avoid
prolonged and/or excessive rubbing against
clothing accessories such as metal buckles and
Velcro strips which, by applying a high pressure on
the fabric in a small area, could cause it to
break, thereby damaging the upholstery.
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FRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 19 (on the inner side of the seat) and
push the seat forwards or backwards: in driving
position your arms should rest on the rim of the
steering wheel.
WARNING
Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is
locked on the guides by trying to move it back
and for th. If the seat is not locked into place,
it may unexpectedly slide and cause the driver
to lose control of the car.Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move lever B fig. 20 upwards or downwards to
achieve the required height.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment while sitting
on the seat involved (driver side or passenger side).
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STEERING WHEELThe steering wheel can be adjusted both axially and
vertically.
To adjust, move lever A fig. 32 downwards to
position 1, then adjust the steering wheel to the
most suitable position and lock it in position by
moving lever A to position 2.
WARNING
All adjustments must be carried out only
with the car stationary and engine off.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carr y out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result
in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
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AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
(AUTOLIGHT)
(Dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This infrared LED sensor, combined with the rain
sensor and located on the windscreen, detects the
variations in outside brightness depending on the
light sensitivity set with the Setup Menu: the greater
the sensitivity, the less external light is required to
activate the exterior lights.
Activation
The dusk sensor activates when ring nut A fig. 45 is
turned to
. In this way the side lights and dipped
headlights are activated automatically according to
the external light level.
Following automatic light activation, the fog lights
(for versions/markets, where provided) and rear fog
light may still be switched on. When the lights are
automatically switched off, the front and rear fog
lights (if activated) are also switched off. The next
time the lights are switched on automatically, the fog
lights must be reactivated manually (if required).
With dusk sensor active, it is not possible to keep
the main beam headlights on constantly; only flashing
is permitted. To switch these lights on constantly,
turn ring nut A to
and pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel.On automatic sensor controlled deactivation, the
dipped headlights are deactivated first, followed
by the side lights a few seconds later.
If the sensor is activated but is malfunctioning, the
side lights and dipped beam headlights are switched
on irrespective of the outside light level: the sensor
failure is indicated on the display. It is also possible to
deactivate the sensor and switch on the desired
lights, if necessary.
IMPORTANT The sensor cannot detect the presence
of fog. These lights must therefore be switched on
manually in these circumstances.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights, with ring nut A
at
, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
beyond the end of travel position.
Thewarning light switches on in the instrument
panel.
When the stalk is pulled towards the steering wheel
again, beyond the end of travel position, the main
beam headlights deactivate, the dipped beam
headlights reactivate and the warning light
switches off.
It is not possible to switch on the main beam
headlights in fixed mode if the automatic lighting
control system is active.
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FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
(unstable position) regardless of the position of
ring nut A.
The
warning light switches on in the instrument
panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
upwards:right-hand direction indicator activation;
downwards:left-hand direction indicator activation.
Theor
warning light will flash on the
instrument panel.
Direction indicators are switched off automatically
when the steering wheel is straightened.
Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, put the left stalk
in the unstable position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the side selected will
be activated for 5 flashes and then go out
automatically.
“Cornering lights”
When the dipped headlamps are on and the speed is
below 40 km/h, if the steering wheel rotation angle
is large or the direction indicators are on, a light
(incorporated in the fog light) will switch on on the
relevant side to improve visibility at nighttime.“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car to be lit up
for a certain period of time.
Activation: with the ignition key turned to STOP or
removed, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
within 2 minutes from when the engine is turned off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights stay on for
an extra 30 seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds; then the lights are switched off
automatically.
Also, each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light on the instrument panel switches
on. The display shows a message and the time set for
the function.
The
warning light switches on when the stalk is
first moved and stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated. Each movement of the
stalk only increases the amount of time the lights
stay on.
Deactivation: keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than two seconds.
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"Smart washing" function
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) to activate the windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half a second,
with just one movement it is possible to operate
the washer jet and the wiper at the same time.
The wiper stops working three strokes after the
stalk is released.
A further stroke after approximately six seconds
completes the wiping cycle (for versions/markets,
where provided).
RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located behind the interior rear view mirror,
in contact with the windscreen fig. 47 and can detect
the presence of rain and, consequently, manage the
cleaning of the windscreen in accordance with the
amount of water on the screen.
The sensor has an adjustment range that varies
progressively from wiper still (no stroke) when the
windscreen is dry, to wiper at 2
nd
continuous speed
(fast continuous operation) with intense rain.
Activation
The sensor is activated when the ring nut A fig. 46 is
turned to
position: the windscreen wiper stroke
frequency is thus adjusted in accordance with the
amount of water on the windscreen.The activation of the sensor is signalled by a "stroke"
to show that the command has been acquired.
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted
through the Setup menu (see paragraph "Menu
Items" in this section).
The variation in sensitivity during rain sensor
operation is also signalled by a stroke of the wipers.
This stroke is also executed with the windscreen dry.
IMPORTANT Keep the glass in the sensor area
clean.
If the windscreen washer is used with the rain sensor
activated, the normal washing cycle is performed,
after which the rain sensor resumes its normal
automatic operation.
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DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the CITY button fig. 58 to activate the
function. When this function is active, the word
CITY on the instrument panel will light up.
This function stays in the memory, so when the
vehicle is started again, the system keeps the setting
it had before the engine was stopped.
For more details, see the contents of the "Dualdrive
electric power steering" paragraph in this chapter.ECO FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the ECO button fig. 59 to activate the function.
When the ECO function is activated, the car is set
for city driving, characterised by less effort on the
steering wheel (Dualdrive system on) and reduced
fuel consumption.
When the function is activated, an activation or
deactivation message is shown on the display for
some versions/markets.
This function stays in the memory, so when the
vehicle is started again, the system keeps the setting
it had before the engine was stopped. Press the
ECO button again to deactivate the function and
restore the normal driving setting.
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