2014 FIAT 500L Owners Manual

To Open
Pull the power sunroof switch for approximately one
second and the sunroof will stop at the vented position.
Pull the power sunroof switch a second time for approxi-
mately one second and release, the sunroof will open
fully, then stop automatically. This is called “Express
Open”. During Express Open operation, any movement
of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
To Close
With the sunroof in the full open position, pull and hold
the power sunroof switch for approximately one second.
NOTE:During Express close any movement of the
sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
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Power Sun Blind
Pull the power sun blind switch and the blind will move
towards the rear part of the car, until it is fully open.
With the blind fully open pull the power sun blind switch
and the blind will move towards the front part of the car,
until it is fully closed.
NOTE:During the automatic opening and closing
stages, if the power sun blind switch is pulled again it
will stop the blind movement.
POWER OUTLETS
Passenger compartment power socket
The power outlet is located on the central tunnel, in front
of the shift lever, between the two cupholders. It only
operates with the ignition key at MAR/ON. On models with optional
smoker ’s kit, the cigar lighter
takes the place of the power socket (see Cigar lighter
paragraph).
Passenger compartment power socket
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Luggage compartment power socket
This is located on the left side of the luggage compart-
ment. It only operates with the ignition key at MAR/ON.
NOTE:Do not connect devices with power higher than
180 W to the socket. Do not damage the socket by using
unsuitable adaptors.CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED
This is located on the central tunnel, next to the hand-
brake lever. To activate the cigar lighter, press button A.
After a few seconds the button automatically returns to
its initial position, and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
Luggage compartment power socket
Cigar Lighter - If Equipped
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NOTE:
•Always check that the cigar lighter is switched off.
• Do not connect devices with power higher than 180 W
to the socket. Do not damage the socket by using
unsuitable adaptors.
CUPHOLDERS
For the driver and front passenger, cupholders are lo-
cated on the floor console between the front seats.
For the rear seat passengers their is one cupholder
located in the center armrest.
Front Cupholders
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STORAGE
Glove Compartment
Your vehicle is equipped with a upper and lower glove
compartment which is located on the right side of the
instrument panel. Push the latch button upward on theupper glove compartment door to open it. Pull outward
on the lower glove compartment latch to open the lower
glove compartment. Push the upper glove compartment
door down to close it and the lower glove compartment
door upward to close it.
Rear Cupholder
Upper And Lower Glove Compartments
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Front Center Armrest Storage — If Equipped
The front center armrest contains a storage compartment.
To open the storage compartment push in the upper
release latch on the front of the armrest.Lift upward on the armrest to gain access to the storage
area.
The front center armrest can also be lifted up and
adjusted in three positions, this is done by pulling up on
the armrest, push the latch down to adjust the armrest
down.
Glove Compartment StorageArmrest Upper Release Latch
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CARGO AREA FEATURES
The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow
increased cargo capacity.
Push down the release button, located at the outboard
top of the seatback and move the seatback to its folded-
down position to provide a flat load floor cargo area.
When returning the seatback to its upright position, push
rearward until the seatback is properly latched.
REAR CARGO STORAGE FEATURES
The rear cargo area has a upper shelf which allows for
additional storage below the cargo floor.
To raise the cargo floor lift it up by the handle and place
it in the rear housing which is located behind the rear seat
back.
Front Center Armrest Raised Position
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The rear cargo area is equipped with two storage bins
located on the both sides of the cargo area along with two
cargo hooks.
Rear Housing For Cargo FloorStorage Bin And Cargo Hook
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