2014 FIAT 500L trans

Shifting The Transmission
•The transmission shift lever position (PRND) is displayed both on the shift lever and in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
•To drive, depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front of the shift lever and
move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
•Manual shifts can also be made using the AutoStick® shift control.
•This transmission is programmed to prevent shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE or
DRIVE to REVERSE, if vehicle speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h).This safety feature
helps protect your transmission from damage.
NOTE:
•When stopped on an incline, it is recommended that you always hold the vehicle in
place using the brakes.On steep inclines, Hill Start Assist (HSA) will temporarily hold
the car in position when the brake pedal is released.If the accelerator pedal is not
applied after a short time, the car will roll back.Either reapply the brake (to hold the
vehicle) or press the accelerator to climb the hill.
•During acceleration, gear changes will feel smooth compared to a vehicle with a tradi-
tional manual transmission.This is a benefit of the Euro Twin Clutch Transmission de-
sign that avoids power loss during up-shifts.
Instrument Cluster Messages
•Messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster (if equipped with an EVIC) to alert
the driver when certain conditions occur.These messages are described below.
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
GEAR NOT AVAILABLE In AutoStick® mode, the gear selected by the driver is
not available due to a fault condition.See your autho-
rized dealer for diagnosis and service.
SHIFT NOT ALLOWED
The gear position requested by the driver is currently
blocked.This occurs if NEUTRAL is requested while mov-
ing, if REVERSE is requested while moving (at 6 mph
[10 km/h] or faster), if DRIVE is requested while moving
backwards (at 6 mph [10 km/h] or faster), or if 3rd gear
or higher is requested at a stop.Make sure the vehicle is
stopped before engaging DRIVE or REVERSE.
SHIFT TO NEUTRAL THEN
DorRThe transmission has shifted itself into NEUTRAL (due
to a fault condition, or overheat due to excessive idling
when stopped in DRIVE with the brakes released), but
the shift lever remains in gear.Shift into NEUTRAL and
then back into gear for continued driving.If the trans-
mission will not reengage, see your authorized dealer.
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AUTOSTICK NOT
AVAILABLEAutoStick® mode is unavailable due to a shift lever fault.
See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service.
AUTOMATIC MODE NOT
AVAILABLEThe transmission is unable to shift itself automatically,
due to a fault condition.Use the AutoStick® mode to
shift the transmission manually.See your authorized
dealer for diagnosis and service.
REDUCE GEAR CHANGES The transmission pump is overheating.In AutoStick®
mode, try to drive in one specific gear as much as pos-
sible, avoiding frequent gear changes.In DRIVE, the
transmission will automatically modify its shift schedule
to reduce the number of shifts.
TRANS.GETTING HOT
PRESS BRAKEThe transmission driving clutch is overheating, usually
due to repeated launches in stop-and-go traffic.Pull
over and allow the transmission to cool in NEUTRAL
until “TRANS.COOL READY TO DRIVE” is displayed.
TRANS.HOT STOP SAFELY
SHIFT TO PThe transmission driving clutch has overheated.Pull
over, shift the transmission into PARK, and allow the
vehicle to cool until “TRANS.COOL READY TO
DRIVE” is displayed.
TRANS.COOL READY TO
DRIVEThe transmission driving clutch has cooled down after
being overheated and the vehicle is ready to continue
driving.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION A transmission fault has been detected.See your autho-
rized dealer for diagnosis and service.
SERVICE SHIFTER A shift lever fault has been detected.See your autho-
rized dealer for diagnosis and service.
ENGAGE PARK BRAKE The sensor that monitors PARK engagement is not
functioning properly.Engage the parking brake to en-
sure that the vehicle will not roll when in PARK.
•Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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Making A Phone Call
•Press the Uconnect® Phone button.
•After the BEEP, say “dial” then the number (or “call” then the name as listed in your
phone; see Phonebook).
NOTE:
You can also initiate a call by using the touchscreen on the Phone main screen.
Receiving A Call — Accept (And End)
•When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect®, press the Phone button
.
•To end a call, press the Hang Up or Phone button.
Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call
•During a call, press the “Mute” button on the touchscreen on the Phone main screen
to mute and unmute the call.
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle
•During an on-going call, touch the “Transfer” soft-key on the Phone main screen to
transfer an on-going call between handset and vehicle.
Common Phone Commands (Examples)
•“Call John Smith”
•“Call John Smith mobile”
•“Dial 1 248 555 1212”
•“Call Emergency”
•“Call Towing Assistance”
•“Redial”
Phonebook
•Uconnect® radios automatically downloads your phonebook from your paired phone,
if this feature is supported by your phone.Entries are updated each time that the
phone is connected.If your phone book entries do not appear, check the settings on
your phone.Some phones require you to enable this feature manually.
•Your phonebook can be browsed on your radio screen, but editing can only be done
on your phone.To browse, touch the “Phone” soft-key, then the “Phonebook” soft-key.
•Favorite phonebook entries can be saved as Favorites for quicker access.Favorites are
shown at the top of your main phone screen.
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Select The Mobile Phone's Priority Level
•When the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to
choose whether or not this is your favorite phone.Selecting Yes will make this phone
the highest priority.This phone will take precedence over other paired phones within
range.Only one phone can be paired at a time.
•You are now ready to make hands-free calls.Press the Uconnect® Phone button on
your steering wheel to begin.
Making A Phone Call
•Press the Uconnect® Phone button.
•After the BEEP, say “dial” then the number (or “call” then the name as listed in your
phone; see Phonebook).
NOTE:
You can also initiate a call by using the touchscreen on the Phone main screen.
Receiving A Call — Accept (And End)
•When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect®, press the Phone button
.
•To end a call, press the Hang Up or Phone button.
Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call
•During a call, touch the “Mute” soft-key on the Phone main screen to mute and
unmute the microphone.
Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle
•During an on-going call, touch the “Transfer” soft-key on the Phone main screen to
transfer an on-going call between handset and vehicle.
Common Phone Commands (Examples)
•“Call John Smith”
•“Call John Smith mobile”
•“Dial 1 248 555 1212”
•“Call Emergency”
•“Call Towing Assistance”
•“Redial”
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UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®)
•HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as
garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems.The HomeLink®
unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
•The HomeLink® buttons that are located in the sunvisor designate the three different
HomeLink® channels.
•The HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button.
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming.
For efficient programming and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal, it is
recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device
that is being programmed to the HomeLink® system.
Erase all channels before you begin programming.To erase the channels, place the ignition
switch into the ON/RUN position, then press and hold the two outside HomeLink®
buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes.
NOTE:
Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink® for the
first time.Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or,
on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Programming A Rolling Code
NOTE:
For programming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after 1995.These
Garage Door Openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located
where the hanging antenna is attached to the Garage Door Opener.It is NOT the but-
ton that is normally used to open and close the door.The name and color of the button
may vary by manufacturer.
1.Place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN position.
2.Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink®
button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view.
3.Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and
the hand-held transmitter button.
4.Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light.The HomeLink® indi-
cator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink® has received the frequency
signal from the hand-held transmitter.Release both buttons after the indicator light
changes from slow to rapid.
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5.At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “LEARN” or “TRAINING”
button.This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the
garage
door opener motor.Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAINING” button.
NOTE:
You have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the LEARN button has been
pressed.
6.Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink® button twice (holding
the button for two seconds each time).If the device is plugged in and activates, pro-
gramming is complete.
NOTE:
If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to com-
plete the training.
7.To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, repeat each step for each
remaining button.DO NOT erase the channels.
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
NOTE:
For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995.
1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2.Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink®
button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view.
3.Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and
the hand-held transmitter button.
4.Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light.The HomeLink® indi-
cator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink® has received the frequency
signal from the hand-held transmitter.Release both buttons after the indicator light
changes from slow to rapid.
5.Press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light.
If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and the garage door
(or device) should activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed.
6.To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons, repeat each step for each re-
maining button.DO NOT erase the channels.
Using HomeLink®
To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink® button.Activation will now
occur for the programmed device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, security sys-
tem, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,).The hand-held transmitter of the device
may also be used at any time.
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WARNING!
•Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the
universal transceiver.Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in the
path of the door or gate.
•Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming
the transceiver.Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)
which is odorless and colorless.Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and
can cause you and others to be severely injured or killed.
POWER INVERTER
•There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt power
inverter outlet located on the back of
the center console.This outlet can
power cellular phones, electronics and
other low power devices requiring
power up to 150 Watts.
•To turn on the power outlet, simply plug
in the device.The outlet automatically
turns off when the device is unplugged.
NOTE:
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection.If the power rating of
150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down.Once the elec-
trical device has been removed from the outlet, the inverter should automatically reset.
If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may have to be
reset manually.To reset the inverter manually, unplug the device and plug it in again.To
avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using
the inver ter.
WARNING!
To Avoid Serious Injury or Death: Do Not
•insert any objects into the receptacles,
•or touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use.If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock
and failure.
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TRAILER TOWING
•Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing
ConditionWheels OFF the
GroundManual
TransmissionEuro Twin Clutch
Transmission
Flat Tow NONETransmission in NEU-
TRALNOT
ALLOWED
Dolly TowFront OK OK
RearNOT
ALLOWEDNOT
ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OK OK
•This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are
OFF the ground.
•This vehicle may also be towed using a tow dolly (with the front wheels OFF the
ground).
•Vehicles equipped withmanual transmissionsmay be flat towed (with all four wheels
on the ground) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmission
is in NEUTRAL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic or Euro Twin Clutch Trans-
mission.Damage to the drivetrain will result.If these vehicles require towing, make sure
all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are
OFFthe ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission
damage.Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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