2015 FIAT 500L Owners Manual

STORAGE
Glove Compartment
Your vehicle is equipped with a upper and lower glove
compartment which is located on the right side of the
instrument panel. Push the latch button upward on the
upper glove compartment door to open it. Pull outward
on the lower glove compartment latch to open the lower
glove compartment. Push the upper glove compartment
door down to close it and the lower glove compartment
door upward to close it.
Upper And Lower Glove Compartments
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Front Center Armrest Storage — If Equipped
The front center armrest contains a storage compartment.
To open the storage compartment push in the upper
release latch on the front of the armrest.
Lift upward on the armrest to gain access to the storage
area.
Glove Compartment Storage
Armrest Upper Release Latch
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The front center armrest can also be lifted up and
adjusted in three positions, this is done by pulling up on
the armrest, push the latch down to adjust the armrest
down.
REAR CARGO STORAGE FEATURES
The car features a load platform which can be adjusted to
three different heights, permitting modular luggage com-
partment volume:
•Position 1 (platform completely lowered) permits
maximum luggage compartment capacity.
•Position 2 (platform at threshold level) permits a level
load threshold to facilitate loading/unloading of objects
in the luggage compartment. It also allows the space
underneath to be used as a additional compartment for
stowing objects which are more fragile or small.
•Position 3 (platform completely raised) in conjunction
with the lowering of the rear seat and front passenger
side seat backrests, permits long objects to be loaded. It
is advisable to use this position only for the actual
period in which the objects are transported, then
return the platform to position 1 or 2.
Front Center Armrest Raised Position
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Tilt of cargo floor
The cargo floor can also be arranged at an angle (tilted
toward the rear seat backs), in order to facilitate access to
the area below the luggage compartment. In this position
also the plan guarantees the correct locking of any objects
present inside the cargo area, avoiding that they move in
the event of sudden braking.
CAUTION!
The dimension of the cargo floor permit a maximum
capacity of a distributed weight of 154 lbs (70kg) (if
positioned at threshold level) or 88 lbs (40 kg) (if
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Tilt Floor Feature
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CAUTION!(Continued)
positioned at raised level) do not add objects with a
higher weight.
Access to double load compartment
To access the double load compartment, proceed as
follows:
1. Grip handle and raise platform, holding it with one
hand.
Load Platform
1—Handle2 — Platform
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2. Place the desired objects in compartment.
3. Then reposition the platform correctly in the housings
on the side panels and rear crossmember.
NOTE:Movements of the load platform must take place
in a central position relative to the luggage compartment.
Load Compartment
Platform Housings
1—FrontLocations2 — Rear Locations
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Moving the load platform
To move the load platform from lower to upper position,
proceed as follows:
1. Grip handle and raise the platform, holding it with
one hand.
Load Platform
1—Handle2 — Platform
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2. Position the platform correctly on housing on the side
panels.
Securing Your Load
There are two tie downs inside the luggage compartment
for attaching cables which can secure the load carried.
A further two tie downs located on the rear crossmember.
Raised Position
1—FrontHousingLocations2—RearHousingLocationsCargo Tie Down Locations
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