2014 FIAT 500L LIVING stop start

SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR)
Shows the car speed (speedometer).
REV COUNTER
This indicates the engine rpm.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
E - tank empty
F - tank full
The warning light A fig. 4 (on certain versions
together with the message on the display) switches
on to indicate that approximately 6 to 8 litres of fuel
are left in the tank; in these circumstances refuel at
the earliest opportunity.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalyst.
IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and warning
light A will flash to indicate a fault in the system. If
this is the case, go to a Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
The needle shows the temperature of the engine
coolant and starts supplying indications when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.Under normal conditions, the needle assumes
different positions within the scale depending on the
usage conditions.
C - Low engine coolant temperature.
H - High engine coolant temperature.
The warning light B fig. 4 may switch on (with a
message on the display for some versions) to indicate
that the coolant temperature is too high; in this
case, stop the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership.
If the needle for the engine coolant
temperature reaches the red area, stop
the engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
fig. 4
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DISPLAYThe car may be provided with a multifunction or
reconfigurable multifunction display that shows useful
information, according to the previous settings,
when driving.
With the ignition key removed, the display activates
and shows the time and total milometer reading
(in km or miles) for a few seconds when a front door
is opened/closed.
NOTE With a very low outside temperature (below
0°C) it may take longer than normal for information
to appear on the display.MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY "STANDARD"
SCREEN
The following information is shown on the display
fig. 5:
A
Date
BActivation of Dualdrive electric power steering
(CITY indication) or of ECO driving mode (ECO
indication)C
Gear Shift Indicator (for versions/markets, where
provided)
D
Headlight alignment position (only with dipped
headlights on)
EOdometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)FTime (always displayed, even with key removed and
doors closed)G
Start&Stop function indication (for versions/
markets where provided)
H
Outside temperature (for versions/markets, where
provided)
I"Speed limiter" display (for versions/markets, where
provided)
fig. 5
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Versions with "Speed Limiter"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The following information appears on the display
fig. 8:A
Time
BDate or trip distance display in kilometres
(or miles)C
Gear Shift Indicator (for versions/markets, where
provided) or Start&Stop function indication (for
versions/markets, where provided)
D
"Speed limiter" display (for versions/markets,
where provided)
EOdometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)
FHeadlight alignment position (only with dipped
headlights on)G
Outside temperature (for versions/markets, where
provided)
H
Car status indication (e.g. doors open, possible ice
on road, etc.)
fig. 8
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SYMBOLSSpecial coloured labels have been attached near to or
on some of the components of your car. These
labels bear symbols that remind you of the
precautions to be taken with regard to that
particular component.
Under the bonnet there is also a label that
summarises all the symbols.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEMTo further protect your car from theft, it has been
fitted with an engine immobilising system. It is
automatically activated when the ignition key is
removed.
There is an electronic device in each key which can
identify the signal emitted, when the engine is
started, from an aerial built into the ignition switch.
The signal is the "password", different every time the
vehicle is started, through which the control unit
recognises the key and enables starting.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started turning the ignition
key to MAR-ON, the Fiat CODE system control unit
sends an acknowledgement code to the engine
control unit to deactivate the immobiliser. The code
is sent only if the Fiat CODE system control unit
has acknowledged the code received from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Fiat
CODE system deactivates the functions of the
engine management control unit.
If, during starting, the code is not correctly
recognised, the
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and then to
MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try again with the other
keys that come with the vehicle. Contact a Fiat
Dealership if you still cannot start the engine.
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IGNITION DEVICEThe key can be turned to 3 different positionsfig. 18:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering
column locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. sound
system, central door locking system, etc.) can
operate;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are
enabled;
❒AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP
if the engine does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
WARNING
If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
WARNING
Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake. Engage 1
stgear if
the car is parked uphill or reverse if the car is
parked downhill. Never leave children
unattended in the car.
fig. 18
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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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Window demisting
In the event of considerable external humidity and/or
rain and/or large differences in temperature inside
and outside the passenger compartment, perform
the following preventive window demisting
procedure:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button B and deactivate internal air
recirculation (LED on button off );
❒turn knob E to
with the possibility of moving it
to position
if misting does not occur;
❒turn knob C to the 2
nd
speed (advised speed). It is
possible to select a different speed according to
your own judgement.HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button D (
) to activate/deactivate the
function.
Warning light
on the instrument panel comes on
to show that the function has been activated. The
function is automatically deactivated after 20
minutes.
For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate demisting/defrosting of door
mirrors and windscreen (for versions/markets, where
provided).
IMPORTANT Do not affix stickers to the inside of
the heated rear window over the heating filaments,
to avoid damage that might cause them to stop
working properly.
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Reduction in heating
❒turn knob A anticlockwise to decrease the
temperature;
❒press button B to deactivate internal air
recirculation (LED on button off );
❒turn knob C to reduce the fan speed.
IMPORTANT When the engine is cold, it takes a few
minutes to achieve optimum passenger compartment
heating.
RAPID DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
This operation allows the windscreen and front side
windows to be rapidly demisted/defrosted.
For rapid demisting/defrosting, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob C to 4 (maximum fan speed);
❒turn knob F to
.
IMPORTANT In this condition, the climate control
system deactivates the recirculation function (LED
on button B off ) and activates the compressor (LED
on button D on). The purpose of this automatic
operation is to prevent the window misting up.
Window demisting
The climate control system is very useful in
preventing the windows from misting up in the event
of high levels of humidity.In the event of considerable external humidity and/or
rain and/or large differences in temperature inside
and outside the passenger compartment, perform
the following preventive window demisting
procedure:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob F to
with the possibility of moving it
to position
if misting does not occur;
❒turn knob C to the 2
nd
speed.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button E (
) to turn the function on/off.
Warning lighton the instrument panel comes on
to show that the function has been activated. The
function is automatically deactivated after 20
minutes.
For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate demisting/defrosting of door
mirrors and heated windscreen (for versions/
markets, where provided).
IMPORTANT Do not affix stickers to the inside of
the heated rear window over the heating filaments,
to avoid damage that might cause them to stop
working properly.
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