INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
- Air Bag Warning Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
- Power Steering System Warning Light
- Generic Warning Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- EURO Twin Clutch Transmission Light
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•If your FIAT 500 L requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service,
lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty,
dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.See your
Warranty booklet for further details.
•Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
•Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
•Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
•You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.
If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation,” please let us know.With your consent,
we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Generic Warning Light
The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Oil
Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off
Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not Available, Parking Sensor Failure, DST System Failure.
- Power Steering System Warning
This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power Steering
System).When the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position, the warning light will illu-
minate momentarily.If the warning light stays on, cycle the ignition to the OFF position
and back to ON/RUN.If the warning light stays on, contact your authorized dealer.
If the warning light switches on while driving you may not have steering assistance.
Although it will still be possible to steer the car, the effort needed to operate the
steering wheel could be increased: contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
- EURO Twin Clutch Transmission — If Equipped
•This light will illuminate when there is an EURO Twin Clutch Transmission fault.
•Have the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle.If the A/C system is on, turn it off.Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle.If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine
off immediately.
We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system.The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate in
the instrument cluster.This means that service is required for your vehicle.Operating
conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow and extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed.Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset.Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change.If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment.This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder reservoir, and
transmission as needed
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Adding Fuel.................30
Airbag....................11
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag.........11
Driver Knee Air Bag...........11
Front Air Bag..............11
Front Passenger Knee Air bag......11
Knee Impact Bolsters..........11
Side Air Bags...............11
Airbag Light...............11, 73
Alarm
Disarm The System............9
Vehicle Security Alarm..........8
Alarm (Security Alarm)............8
Anti-Lock Warning Light...........73
Audio Systems (Radio)...........33
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle..19
Bulb Replacement.............104
Caps, Filler..................30
Fuel...................92
Changing A Flat Tire.............75
Charging System Light............73
Child Restraint................12
Child Restraints
Child Seat Installation..........14
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt.............14
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children.................14
Using The Top Tether Anchorage....14
Child Seat..................14
Climate Control
Automatic................25
Manual..................24
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light......73
Charging System Light.........73
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light..............70
Engine Temperature Warning Light...69
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)....72
Oil Pressure Warning Light.......73
Seat Belt Reminder Light........73
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light..............71Cruise Control (Speed Control)......22
Customer Assistance............105
Customer Programmable Features.....63
Defects, Reporting.............106
Disarming, Security System..........9
Door Locks.................8, 9
Driver Cockpit................4
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System......32
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise
Control).................22
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)......31
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...70
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)..................62
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light.........72, 73
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck......89
Jacking..................75
Towing.................90
Engine
Break-In Recommendations.......19
Compartment..............94
Overheating...............74
Temperature Warning Light.......69
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission.......27
Event Data Recorder............92
Exterior Lights...............104
Flash-To-Pass.................20
Folding Rear Seat..............17
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...........91
Front Heated Seats.............18
Fuse....................100
Fuses....................100
Heated Mirrors.............24, 25
Heated Seats................18
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)....64
Hood Release................93
Identifying Your Radio............34
Information Center, Vehicle.........62
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.....69
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