2014 FIAT 500L manual transmission

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FIAT...............2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT..................4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...............6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB.......................8
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM............8
POWER DOOR LOCKS...............9
SEAT BELT......................10
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIR BAGS......................11
CHILD RESTRAINTS................12
FRONT SEATS....................16
REAR SEATS.....................17
HEATED SEATS...................18
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN...18
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS...19
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER...19
WIPER/WASHER LEVER..............21
SPEED CONTROL..................22
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS.........24
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC).........................25
REAR PARK ASSIST.................26
POWER SUNROOF.................26
WIND BUFFETING.................27
EURO TWIN CLUTCH SIX-SPEED
TRANSMISSION...................27
ADDING FUEL...................30
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)...31
ELECTRONICSYOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM.......32
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO............34
Uconnect® 5.0...................35
Uconnect® 6.5N..................45
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS.....62
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC)...................62
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES...........63UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®)....................64
POWER INVERTER.................66
POWER OUTLETS.................67
UTILITYTRAILER TOWING.................68
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)...............68
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE........69
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS..69
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS..........74
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.........75
TIREFIT KIT......................81
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE..........86
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE..............89
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.........90
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE............91
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).........92
CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL...........92
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOPENING THE HOOD..............93
ENGINE COMPARTMENT.............94
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES.............95
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...........96
FUSES........................100
TIRE PRESSURES.................103
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE.......104
EXTERIOR BULBS.................104
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEFIAT CUSTOMER CENTER............105
FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER......105
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED...105
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING...........105
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES..................106
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®...107
FAQ ’sFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.......108
INDEX......................109
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather.Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
•For personal security and safety in the event of an collision, lock the vehicle doors
as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
•Before exiting a vehicle, always turn the vehicle OFF, apply the parking brake, shift
the Euro Twin Clutch transmission into PARK or the manual transmission into
REVERSE, and remove the Key Fob from the ignition.When leaving the vehicle,
always lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of rea-
sons.A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
child.A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open
•It is possible locking the vehicle through the RKE, internal button or external key pawl,
also if one or more doors are open.At lock command request, LED is switched ON.
At closing of the last door, the vehicle maintains the central locking status if key is not
inserted in Ignition Device, otherwise the vehicle will be unlocked and the LED will be
switched OFF.
NOTE:
If the key is not inserted in the ignition switch, but is inside the vehicle, the system does
not recognize the presence of the key and after the closing of last door, the vehicle re-
mains locked.
SEAT BELT
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
•Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen.To remove slack in the
lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt.To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight,
tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding
under the belt in a collision.
•Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on
your neck.The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision.
You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.
The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly.In a sudden stop you could move
too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury.Wear your seat belt snugly.
GETTING STARTED
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WARNING!
•Do not let children play with the sunroof, or leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, and do not leave the key in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible
to children).Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by
the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
•In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof.You could also be seriously injured or killed.Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening.Injury
may result.
WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound.If buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any
window.This will minimize buffeting.
EURO TWIN CLUTCH SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION
•This vehicle may be equipped with a fuel efficient Euro Twin Clutch Six Speed Trans-
mission.This transmission offers a sportier driving experience with faster AutoStick®
shifting.
•During low-speed driving conditions in first gear, vehicle momentum changes may feel
exaggerated in response to changes in accelerator pedal position.This behavior is nor-
mal and is similar to vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.
NOTE:
•Very aggressive driving may result in some clutch odor similar to a manual transmission.
An active warning message will display in the Instrument Cluster if cool down actions
are needed.
•The first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.This is a normal condi-
tion, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
•
At low speeds you may hear mechanical noises similar to a manual transmission as the
transmission changes gears.These noises are normal and will not damage the transmission.
•Before and after the engine is started, you may hear a hydraulic pump for a short
period of time.This noise is normal and will not damage the transmission.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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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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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.
UTILITY
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Preparations For Jacking
1.Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas.
2.Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
3.Set the parking brake.
4.Place the shift lever in PARK (Euro Twin Clutch Transmission) or REVERSE (manual
transmission).
5.Turn Off the ignition.
6.Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position.
For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
while the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
NOTE:
Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section
of the “Tires-General Information” under
“Starting And Operating” for information
about the spare tire, it's use, and operation.
1.Remove the scissors jack and wheel
wrench from the rear storage area.
2.Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel
bolts by turning them to the left one
turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
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WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic.
Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the
jack or changing the wheel.
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.The vehicle could slip off the jack
and fall on you.You could be crushed.Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack.
•Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.if you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a authorized dealer where it can be raised on a
lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only.The jack should not be
used to lift the vehicle for service purposes.The vehicle should be jacked on a
firm, level surface only.Avoid ice or slippery areas.
•After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in the original carrier and loca-
tion.While driving you may experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration, or
sharp turns.A loose jack, tools, bracket or other objects in the vehicle may move
around with force, resulting in serious injury.
•Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as pos-
sible before raising the vehicle.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set the Euro Twin Clutch Transmission in PARK; a
manual transmission in REVERSE.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire
change.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
•Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle unstable and cause
a collision.It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.Raise the vehicle
only enough to remove the tire.
•A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could injure some-
one in the vehicle.Always stow the jack parts and the extra tire and wheel in the
places provided.
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