2015 FIAT 500L LIVING steering

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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USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOKOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSEach time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be intended as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do
not correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles
with steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position
or construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key
for getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the
current chapter at the side of each even page.WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONSWhile reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series ofWARNINGSto prevent procedures that could damage your
vehicle.
There are alsoPRECAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle,
which could cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore allWARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSmust always be carefully followed.
WARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;vehicle safety;environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number.
That number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The handbook that you are reading
simply and directly explains how it
is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see immediately what is
described here for yourself.DASHBOARD ................................. 7
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............... 8
THE KEYS....................................... 8
IGNITION DEVICE ........................... 10
SEATS ............................................ 11
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 13
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 14
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 15
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ....... 16
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 19
WINDOW CLEANING ...................... 21
ROOF LIGHTS ................................ 23
FIXED GLASS ROOF ....................... 23
ELECTRIC SUN ROOF .................... 24
DOORS ........................................... 26
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 28
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........... 29
BONNET ......................................... 31
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ...................................... 32
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM ........ 33
VERSION WITH METHANE
SYSTEM (NATURAL POWER) ......... 36
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DASHBOARDThe presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary according to different versions.1. Adjustable air vents 2. Radio controls on the steering wheel (for versions/markets, where provided) 3. Exterior light control stalk 4. Instrument
panel 5. Windscreen wiper/rear window wiper/trip computer control stalk 6. Adjustable and directable central air vents 7. Fixed upper air vent
8. Passenger front airbag 9. Upper glove compartment (for versions/markets, where provided the compartment may be conditioned) 10. Glove
compartment 11. Lower glove compartment 12. Control buttons 13. Heating/ventilation system or manual climate control (for versions/markets,
where provided) or automatic dual zone climate control (for versions/markets, where provided) 14. USB port/AUX socket (for versions/markets,
where provided) 15.Uconnect™(for versions/markets, where provided) or radio system setup 16. Ignition device 17. Driver front airbag 18. Cruise
Control/Speed Limiter stalk (for versions/markets, where provided)1
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WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
WARNING
1)Used batteries should be disposed of,
as specified by law, in the special
containers, otherwise take them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
IGNITION DEVICE
3) 4) 5) 6)
The key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 5:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. central
door locking system, etc.) can operate;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
❒AVV: engine starting.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key
to be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
STEERING LOCKEngagement:when the key is in
position STOP, remove the key and turn
the steering wheel until it is locked.
Disengagement:move the steering
wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
WARNING
3)If the ignition device is tampered with
(e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible before resuming driving.
4)When getting out of the vehicle, always
remove the key to prevent any occupants
from accidentally activating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the car is parked uphill
or reverse if the car is parked downhill.
Never leave children unattended in the car.
5)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device). This could badly affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the non-
compliance of the car with approval
requirements.
6)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This also applies to cases in which the
vehicle is towed.
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SEATS
7) 9)
2) 3)
FRONT SEATSLongitudinal adjustment: lift lever A
fig. 6 (on the inner side of the seat) and
push the seat forwards or backwards:
in driving position your arms should rest
on the rim of the steering wheel.
8)
Height adjustment: move lever B fig.
7 upwards or downwards to achieve
the required height.
Backrest angle adjustment: move
lever C fig. 8 to adjust the backrest
angle, accompanying it with the
movement of the chest (operate the
lever until the desired position is
reached, then release it).Electric lumbar adjustment(for
versions/markets where provided): with
key at MAR position, press button A
fig. 9 to adjust. Release the button
when you reach the desired position.
Electric seat heating(for versions/
markets, where provided): with the key
turned to MAR, press button A fig. 9
to switch the function on/off. When the
function is enabled, the LED on the
button switches on.
Table(for versions/markets, where provided)
10)
On some versions, behind the front
seat backrest there is a folding support
surface equipped with cup/can holders.
In the rear part of the backrests there
is also an object retaining net.
IMPORTANT Do not place objects
heavier than 3 kg on the supporting
surface: for safety reasons the
supporting surface is detached from its
housing when subject to higher loads.REAR SEATSLongitudinal adjustment: lift the lever
A fig. 10 grasping it in the middle and
push the seat fully forward or
backward.
Backrest tilting adjustment: pull the
lever B fig. 11 upwards, accompanying
it with the movement of the chest.
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REMOVALTo remove head restraints, lift them to
the max. height, press buttons A and B
fig. 15 (front head restraints) or A and
B fig. 16 (rear head restraints) at the
side of the two supports, then remove
the head restraints by pulling them
upwards.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used,
always set the head restraints in the
"completely raised" position.
WARNING
16)The head restraints must be adjusted
so that the head, rather than the neck,
rests on them. Only in this case can they
protect your head correctly.
STEERING WHEEL
17) 18)
ADJUSTMENTSThe steering wheel can be adjusted
both axially and vertically. To adjust,
move lever A fig. 17 downwards to
position 1, then adjust the steering
wheel to the most suitable position and
lock it in position by moving lever A to
position 2.
WARNING
17)Any adjustment of the steering wheel
position must be carried out only with
the car stationary and the engine turned
off.
18)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the vehicle not
meeting type-approval requirements.
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SIDE LIGHTS AND
DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTSWith the ignition key turned to MAR,
turn ring nut A fig. 25 to
. If dipped
headlights are activated, the daytime
running lights switch off and the side
lights and dipped headlights switch on.
The
warning light will come on
in the instrument panel.
When the ignition key is turned to
STOP or removed and the ring nut A is
turned fromOto
, all the side
lights and number plate lights come on.
The
warning light will come on in
the instrument panel.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL (AUTOLIGHT)(Dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This infrared LED sensor is located
on the windscreen and detects the
variations in outside brightness
depending on the light sensitivity set
through the Setup Menu.
Activation: Turn ring nut A fig. 25 to
position
.
With dusk sensor active, it is not
possible to keep the main beam
headlights on constantly; only flashing
is permitted. To switch high beams
on constantly, turn ring nut A to
and
pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel.On automatic sensor controlled
deactivation, the dipped headlights are
deactivated first, followed by the side
lights a few seconds later.
IMPORTANT The sensor cannot detect
the presence of fog. These lights must
therefore be switched on manually in
these circumstances.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTSTo activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut A fig. 25 at
, pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel
beyond the end of travel position. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end
of travel position, the main beam
headlights deactivate, the dipped
headlights reactivate and thewarning light switches off.
It is not possible to switch on the main
beam headlights constantly if automatic
light control is active.
FLASHINGLights can flash by pulling the stalk
towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) regardless of the position
of ring nut A fig. 25. The
warning
light switches on in the instrument
panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORSBring the stalk to the (stable) position:
upwards:right direction indicator
activation /downwards:left direction
indicator activation.
Warning light
or
will blink on the
instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened.
"Lane Change" functionIf you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the side
selected will flash five times and then
switch off automatically.“Cornering lights”When the dipped beam headlights are
on and the speed is below 40 km/h,
if the steering wheel rotation angle
is large or the direction indicators are
on, a light (incorporated in the fog light)
will be operated on the relevant side
to improve visibility at night time.
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