2015 FIAT 500L LIVING ECO mode

Dear Customer,We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat 500L.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best performance
from the technical features of your Fiat 500L.
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and above all
with those concerning brakes, steering and gearbox; at the same time, you can understand the vehicle behaviour on different road
surfaces.
This document also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care and
maintenance of your Fiat 500L over time.
After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the vehicle, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains on
board the vehicle should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Fiat offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new vehicle and the service provided by the people at
Fiat.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
IMPORTANT
This Owner Handbook describes all versions of the Fiat 500L; please consider only the information relevant to your
vehicle’s trim level, engine and version. All data contained in this publication are purely indicative. FCA Italy S.p.A.
can modify the vehicle model described in this publication at any time, for technical or commercial
purposes. For further information, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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With ring nut A in position
, the
windscreen wiper will automatically
adapt its operating speed to the speed
of the vehicle.
With the windscreen wipers
operational, if reverse gear is engaged,
the rear window wiper is automatically
activated.
"Smart washing" functionPull the lever towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to activate the
windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than
half a second, with just one movement
it is possible to operate the washer
jet and the wiper at the same time.
The wiper stops working three strokes
after the stalk is released.
On some versions, a further stroke after
approximately 6 seconds completes
the cycle.RAIN SENSOR(for versions/markets, where provided)
22)
8) 9)
This is located behind the interior rear
view mirror, in contact with the
windscreen and can detect the
presence of rain and, consequently,
manage the cleaning of the windscreen
in accordance with the amount of
water on the screen.Activation: rotate the ring nut A fig. 26
to position
: the windscreen wiper
stroke frequency is thus adjusted in
accordance with the amount of water
on the windscreen. The activation of the
sensor is signalled by a "stroke" to
show that the command has been
acquired.
Deactivation: move the stalk ring nut
away from the position
or turn
the ignition key to STOP. If the ignition
key is turned to the STOP position
leaving the ring nut A in position
,
no wiping cycle is performed at the next
startup (ignition key to the MAR
position) even in the case of rain.
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
10)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Activation: turn the ring nut B fig. 26
from position
to position
to
activate the rear window wiper
as follows:
❒in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
❒in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when
the windscreen wiper is operating;
❒in continuous mode with reverse
engaged.With the windscreen wiper on and
reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous in the same
way.
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (unstable position) the rear
window washer jet will activate. Keep
the stalk pushed for more than half
a second to activate the rear window
wiper as well. Releasing the stalk will
activate the smart washing function, as
described for the windscreen wiper.
Deactivation: release the lever.
WARNING
22)Make sure the device is switched off
whenever the windscreen must be
cleaned.
WARNING
6)Do not use the screen wiper to remove
layers of snow or ice from the windscreen.
In such conditions, the windscreen wiper
may be subjected to excessive stress
and the motor cut-out switch, which
prevents operation for a few seconds, may
intervene. If operation is not restored
(even after turning the key and restarting
the vehicle engine), contact a Fiat
Dealership.
7)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with blades lifted from the windscreen.
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IMPORTANT In order to avoid
inconsistent information by the LPG
gauge on the instrument panel, it is
recommended to refill with at least 10
litres each time.
WARNING
35)Please note that in some countries
(including Italy) there are legal restrictions
in force for parking/garaging motor
vehicles with gas that has a higher density
than air; LPG comes under this category.
36)Do not switch between the two
operating modes whilst starting the engine.
37)If gas is smelled, switch from methane
operation to petrol operation and
immediately go to a Fiat Dealership to have
the vehicle checked and possible system
faults excluded.
WARNING
16)The vehicle is equipped with a gaseous
LPG injection system designed specifically
for it: it is therefore absolutely forbidden
to alter the configuration of the system or
its components. The use of other
components or materials could cause
malfunctions and lead to a reduction
in safety; therefore, in the case of
problems, contact a Fiat Dealership. When
towing or lifting the car, follow the
instructions in the paragraph on "Towing
the car" to prevent damage to the gas
methane system parts.17)The system operates at temperatures
ranging between −20 °C and 100 °C.
18)When painting in an oven, the LPG
tank must be removed from the vehicle and
later refitted by a Fiat Dealership. Although
the LPG system has numerous safety
features, it is advisable to proceed
as follows every time the car is not in use
for a long period or moved in an
emergency as a result of a breakdown or
accident: unscrew the fastening devices of
the LPG tank, then remove it. Close the
LPG cock rotating the ring nut C clockwise
(see "Passive/active Safety"). Refit the
cover and retighten the fastening devices.
19)Only use LPG fuel for motor vehicles.
20)It is strictly forbidden to use any
additive in the LPG. Periodically (at least
once every six months) it is advisable to let
the LPG in the tank run out and, at the
first refuelling, to check that it does not
exceed the maximum capacity of 38.4 litres
(reserve included) (with a tolerance of 2
litres excess). If the level is above 38.4 litres
(reserve included) contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
21)When switching from petrol to methane
is requested, a metal noise is heard from
the valves which pressurise the circuit. As a
result of the switching logic described
above, the delay between the ticking of the
valve and the switching off of the warning
on the instrument panel is entirely normal.22)In particular usage conditions, such as
starting and operation at low ambient
temperature or supply of LPG with low
content of propane, the system may
temporarily switch to petrol operation,
without indicating the performed switching
on the instrument panel. In the event of
low LPG levels in the tank or request for
high performance (e.g. overtaking, car fully
laden, steep hills) the system may
automatically switch to petrol operation to
guarantee the engine power requested; the
green warning light on the instrument
panel switches on to indicate this. When
the above conditions are no longer
present, the system automatically restores
LPG operation; the green warning light
switches off. To achieve the above
automatic switching, make sure that there
is enough fuel in the petrol tank.
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DISPLAYMULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAYThe following information is shown on
the display fig. 56:A
Date
B
Activation of Dualdrive electric power
steering (CITY indication) or of ECO
driving mode (ECO indication)
C
Gear Shift Indicator (for versions/
markets, where provided)
D
Headlight alignment position (only
with dipped beam headlights on)
EOdometer (display of distance
travelled in kilometres/miles)FTime (always displayed, even with key
removed and doors closed)G
Stop/Start function indication (for
versions/markets where provided)
H
Outside temperature (for versions/
markets, where provided)
I"Speed limiter" display (for versions/
markets, where provided)RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAYThe following information is shown on
the display fig. 57:A
Time
B
Date or trip distance display in
kilometres (or miles)
C
Gear Shift Indicator (for versions/
markets, where provided) or
Stop/Start function indication (for
versions/markets, where provided)
D
"Speed limiter" display (for versions/
markets, where provided)
EOdometer (display of distance
travelled in kilometres/miles)
FHeadlight alignment position (only
with dipped beam headlights on)G
Outside temperature (for versions/
markets, where provided)
H
Vehicle status indication (e.g. doors
open, possible ice on road, etc.)
GEAR SHIFT INDICATORThe GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) system
advises the driver to change gear
through a specific indication on the
instrument panel. Through the GSI, the
driver is informed that the gear change
will allow a reduction in fuel
consumption.
"SHIFT UP" icon(
SHIFT): the GSI
suggests to make an upshifting
"SHIFT DOWN" icon(
SHIFT): the
GSI suggests to make a downshifting.
The icon remains displayed until a
gear is shifted or the driving conditions
go back to a situation where
gearshifting is not required, to improve
consumption.
CONTROL BUTTONSThe
and
buttons are located
in the instrument panel fig. 58. The
buttons are
and
on some
versions.
To scroll up through the screen and the
related options or to increase the
displayed value.
56
F0Y1101C
57
F0Y1103C
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WARNING
69)Never press button C fig. 66 when
travelling.
70)Remember that in the event of a violent
impact the rear seat passengers not
wearing seat belts are exposed to a very
serious risk and also represent a serious
danger for the front seat occupants.
SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) SYSTEMThis system consists of a device which,
in conjunction with the
warning
light coming on in the instrument panel
fig. 70 (initially in fixed mode with
continuous acoustic signal and then in
flashing mode with intermittent acoustic
signal), warns the driver and front
passenger that their seat belts have not
been fastened.
To deactivate the acoustic warning
permanently go to a Fiat Dealership.
The acoustic warning can be
reactivated at any time through the
display Setup Menu.
DRIVERIf the driver is the only occupant and
the seat belt is not fastened, when 20
km/h is exceeded or when travelling
at a speed from 10 to 20 km/h for
longer than 5 seconds, an acoustic
signal sequence will be started (front
seats) consisting of a tone for 6
seconds followed by a 90 second
beep. The
warning light will flash.
The warning light will stay on constantly
at the end of the cycle until the engine
is stopped. The acoustic signal will
be interrupted immediately when the
driver's seat belt is fastened and the
warning light will switch off.
The reminder cycle (acoustic and visual)
will be repeated as described above if
the seat belt is unfastened while
travelling.
PASSENGERA similar solution applies for the
passenger, but the indication is
interrupted when the passenger leaves
the car as well.
If both the front seat belts are
unfastened with car in motion and
within a few seconds one from
the other, the acoustic signal and
activation of the warning light will refer
to the most recent event.
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❒release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal;
❒in driving conditions, push the gear
lever towards (+) to engage the next
gear up or towards (–) to engage the
next gear down.AUTOMATIC LOGIC
(AUTO)Proceed as follows:
❒press the brake pedal and start the
engine;
❒if AUTO is not displayed, move the
gear lever A fig. 91 to A/M to select
AUTOMATIC mode;
❒push the gear lever towards (+) to
engage first gear (if starting from N or
R, simply place the lever in the middle
position), or R to engage reverse;
❒release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal: the gear most
suited to the vehicle speed will be
engaged.AUTO-ECO OPERATIONTo activate the function press the ECO
button fig. 92. The ECO function can be
only activated only with automatic
mode active.With the ECO function active, the
system will select the most suitable
gear depending on the vehicle speed,
engine rpm and intensity with which the
accelerator pedal is pressed, with the
aim of limiting fuel consumption.
“Kick Down” FUNCTION(for versions/markets, where provided)
If necessary (e.g. when overtaking),
the system downshifts one or more
gears when the accelerator pedal
is depressed beyond the point where it
becomes stiff (and if the rpm allow it)
in order to provide suitable power and
torque for the acceleration requested
by the driver.
IMPORTANT The use of the “Kick
Down” function is recommended only
when overtaking or accelerating quickly,
in order not to increase fuel
consumption.
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, the gearbox can
be managed sequentially using the
steering wheel controls fig. 93.
To use the controls on the steering
wheel, the gear lever must be in the
central position between (+) and (–).
To engage a higher gear:pull the
stalk (+) toward the steering wheel.
To engage a lower gear:pull the stalk
(-) toward the steering wheel.
The engagement of a lower (or higher)
gear is only permitted if the engine
rpm allow it.
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93
F0Y0312C
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FUEL CONSUMPTIONThe fuel consumption figures given in the tables below are determined on the basis of the type-approval tests laid down by
specific European Directives.
IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic conditions, weather conditions, driving style, general condition of the vehicle, trim
level/equipment/accessories, use of the climate control system, vehicle load, presence of roof racks and other situations that
adversely affect the aerodynamics or wind resistance lead to different fuel consumption values than those measured. The
fuel consumption will get more regular only after having driven the first 3000 km.FUEL CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE (litres/100 km)
500L versionsVersions Urban Extra-urban Combined0.9 TwinAir Turbo Natural Power
6.4 / 6.5
(O)
4.6 5.3
0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP
(*)
5.7 / 5.6
(**)
4.3 / 4.2
(**)
4.8 / 4.7
(**)
1.4 16V 95 HP/1.4 16V 95 HP PRO
8.3 / 8.1
(**)
5.0
6.2 / 6.1
(**)
1.4 16V 120 HP
9.1 / 8.2
(**)
5.6 / 5.1
(**)
6.9 / 6.2
(**)
1.4 16V 120 HP LPG
9.1
(***)
/ 11.7
(****)
5.6
(***)
/ 7.2
(****)
6.9
(***)
/ 8.9
(****)
1.3 16V MultiJet/1.3 16V MultiJet PRO5.0 3.7 4.2
1.3 16V MultiJet Dualogic4.5 3.7 4.0
1.6 16V 105 HP MultiJet/1.6 16V 105 HP MultiJet PRO
5.4 / 5.3
(**)
3.9 / 3.8
(**)
4.5 / 4.4
(**)
1.6 16V 120 HP MultiJet
5.5 / 5.4
(***)
4.0 / 3.9
(***)
4.6 / 4.5
(***)
(O) Running on methane
(*) Type-approval test starting in 2nd gear
(**) For specific markets
(***) Versions where only one tyre type (205/55 R16 91H) can be fitted and for special markets
(****) Running on LPGThe fuel consumption figures for Dualogic versions refer to the AUTO-ECO mode.
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500L Trekking versionsVersions Urban Extra-urban Combined0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP
(*)
6.0 / 5.8
(**)
4.6 / 4.5
(**)
5.1 / 5.0
(**)
1.4 16V 95 HP8.4 5.3 6.4
1.4 16V 120 HP9.3 5.7 7.0
1.4 16V 120 HP LPG
9.3
(***)
/ 12.1
(****)
5.7
(***)
/ 7.4
(****)
7.0
(***)
/ 9.1
(****)
1.3 16V MultiJet5.2 3.8 4.3
1.3 16V MultiJet Dualogic4.7 3.9 4.2
1.6 16V MultiJet 105 HP
5.6 / 5.5
(**)
4.1 / 4.0
(**)
4.7 / 4.6
(**)
1.6 16V 120 HP MultiJet5.8 4.2 4.8(*) Type-approval test starting in 2nd gear
(**) For specific markets
(***) Running on petrol
(****) Running on LPGThe fuel consumption figures for Dualogic versions refer to the AUTO-ECO mode.
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