2014 FIAT 500L Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS .............................90
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................90
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .91
▫ Conversation Mirror — If Equipped .........92
▫ Power Mirrors ........................92
▫ Folding Mirrors ........................93
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............93
▫ Sun Visors ...........................93
 SEATS................................95
▫ Front Seats ...........................95 ▫
REAR SEATS ........................ .100
▫ HEAD RESTRAINTS ...................105
 OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD ......108
 LIGHTS ............................ .109
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................109
▫ Headlights ..........................110
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....111
▫ High Beams ..........................111
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................111
▫ Parking Lights .......................1113

▫Turn Signals .........................111
▫ Lane Change Assist ....................112
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........112
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ...........112
▫ Interior Lights .......................113
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......116
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........116
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............119
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .120
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........121
▫ To Activate ......................... .122
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................123
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .123▫
To Resume Speed .....................123
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............123
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................125
 REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ........125
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ................126
▫ Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts ...........126
▫ Failure Indications .....................128
▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System .......128
▫ Park Assist System Usage Precautions .......129
 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .131
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .133
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .134
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▫Programming A Rolling Code .............134
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........136
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......138
▫ Using HomeLink® .....................139
▫ Security ........................... .139
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................140
▫ General Information ....................141
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........141
▫ To Open ........................... .143
▫ To Close ........................... .143
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .143
▫ Power Sun Blind ..................... .144
POWER OUTLETS .....................144
 CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED ..........145
 CUPHOLDERS ....................... .146
 STORAGE ........................... .147
▫ Glove Compartment ...................147
▫ Front Center Armrest Storage — If Equipped . .148
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................149
▫ REAR CARGO STORAGE FEATURES ......149
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............151
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................151
 ROOF LUGGAGE RACK-IF EQUIPPED .......151
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is
a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind-
shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with
a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for
mounting. The mirror head can be adjusted up, down,
left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be
adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while the small control under the
mirror is set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in reverse.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Conversation Mirror — If Equipped
There is a conversation mirror located at the top of the
overhead console.
To gain access to the conversation mirror, pull downward
on the mirror to the open position.
Power Mirrors
The power mirror controls are located on the driver ’s
door trim panel. To adjust a mirror, turn the control knob
toward the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the
control wand in the direction you want the mirror to
Conversation Mirror Location
Conversation Mirror
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move. When you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn
the control to the center position to prevent accidentally
moving a mirror.Folding Mirrors
The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to
pivot forward or rearward to help avoid damage. The
mirror has three detent positions: full forward, normal
and full rearward.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature can be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster.
Sun Visors
The driver and passenger sun visors are located on the
headliner, near the front windshield. The sun visor can be
rotated downward or up against the door glass. Both sun
visors are equipped with illuminated courtesy mirrors.
Power Mirror Controls
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Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi-
tional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the
sun.To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature, rotate the sun visor
downward and unclip it. Pull the sun visor along the
“Slide-On-Rod” until the sun visor is in the desired
position.
Sun Visor (Driver Side Shown)
“Slide-On-Rod” Feature
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