2015 FIAT 500L brakes

To Decrease Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET-
button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if
equipped.The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S.
(MPH) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (MPH)
•Pushing the SET-button once will result in a 1 MPH decrease in set speed.Each sub-
sequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 MPH.
•If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•Pushing the SET-button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed.Each sub-
sequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
•If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Resume
•To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and
release.
Cancel
Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the
set speed memory.
Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
•Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous.You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.You could
lose control and have a collision.Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system
off when you are not using it.
•Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed.Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control.A collision could be the result.Do not use Electronic Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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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 to alert the driver when certain un-
usual conditions occur.These messages are described below.
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
GEAR UNAVAILABLE In AutoStick mode, the gear selected bythe driver is not available due to a faultcondition.See your authorized dealer fordiagnosis and service.
SHIFT NOT ALLOWED The gear position requested by the driveris currently blocked.This occurs if RE-VERSE is requested while moving (at6 mph [10 km/h] or faster), or if DRIVE isrequested while moving backwards (at 6mph [10 km/h] or faster).Make sure thevehicle is stopped before engaging DRIVEor REVERSE.
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MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
SHIFT TO NEUTRAL – THEN DRIVE ORREVERSEThe transmission has shifted itself intoNEUTRAL (due to a fault condition, oroverheat due to excessive idling whenstopped in DRIVE with the brakes re-leased), but the shift lever remains in gear.Shift into NEUTRAL and then back intogear for continued driving.If the transmis-sion will not re-engage, see your autho-rized dealer.
AUTOMATIC UNAVAILABLE The transmission is unable to shift itselfautomatically, due to a fault condition.Usethe AutoStick mode to shift the transmis-sion manually.See your authorized dealerfor diagnosis and service.
REDUCE GEAR CHANGES The transmission pump is overheating.InAutoStick mode, try to drive in one spe-cific gear as much as possible, avoiding fre-quent gear changes.In DRIVE, the trans-mission will automatically modify its shiftschedule to reduce the number of shifts.
TRANSMISSION GETTING HOT PRESSBRAKEThe transmission driving clutch is overheat-ing, usually due to repeated launches instop-and-go traffic.Pull over and allow thetransmission to cool in NEUTRAL until“TRANS.COOL READY TO DRIVE” isdisplayed.
TRANS.HOT STOP SAFELY SHIFT TOPARK WAIT TO COOLThe transmission driving clutch has over-heated.Pull over, shift the transmission intoPARK, and allow the vehicle to cool until“TRANS.COOL READY TO DRIVE” isdisplayed.
TRANSMISSION COOL READY TODRIVEThe transmission has cooled down and thevehicle is OK to drive.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION A transmission fault has been detected.See your authorized dealer for diagnosisand service.
SERVICE A shift lever fault has been detected.Seeyour authorized dealer for diagnosis andservice.
SET PARK BRAKE The sensor that confirms PARK engage-ment is not functioning properly.Engagethe parking brake to ensure that the ve-hicle will not roll when in PARK.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)....126
Adding Fuel.................37
Adding Washer Fluid............126
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag.........12
Advance Front Air Bag.........12
Air Bags.................12
Air Bag Warning Light..........12
Driver Knee Air Bag...........13
Front Air Bag..............12Passenger Knee Air Bag.........13Rollover.................12Side Impacts...............12Air Bag Light.................92Air Bag, Side.................12Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter).............126Air Conditioner Maintenance.......126Air Conditioning Refrigerant........126Air Conditioning System..........126AlarmDisarm The System............9Vehicle Security Alarm..........9Alarm (Security Alarm)..........9, 97Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).....124, 126Capacities...............124Disposal................126Anti-Lock Warning Light...........92Appearance Care.............126Audio Systems (Radio).........41, 45Automatic TransmissionFluid Type...............125
Battery...................126Body Mechanism Lubrication........126Brake Fluid.................125Brakes...................126Brake System................126Master Cylinder............126Warning Light..............94Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle..26Bulb Replacement.............136Bulbs, Light.................136
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..124Capacities, Fluid...............124Caps, FillerFuel..................120
Oil (Engine)..............126
Car Washes................126
Changing A Flat Tire.............99
Charging System Light............92
Child Restraint................15
Child Restraints
Center Seat LATCH...........16
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt.............17
Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren.................17Using The Top Tether Anchorage....17CleaningWheels................126Windshield Wiper Blades.......126Climate ControlAutomatic................32Manual..................31Clock....................43Clock Setting................43Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light......92Brake Warning Light...........94Charging System Light.........92Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator.................97Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light..............96Engine Temperature Warning Light...94Front Fog Light Indicator........97High Beam Indicator..........96Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)....95Oil Pressure Warning Light.......92Park/Headlight ON Indicator......97Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) Light..............93Turn Signal Indicator..........96Vehicle Security Light..........97Clutch...................126Clutch Fluid................126Compact Spare Tire............134Coolant (Antifreeze)............124Cooling System...............126Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).....126Coolant Level.............126Disposal Of Used Coolant......126Drain, Flush, And Refill.........126Inspection...............126
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Disarm The Alarm.............9
Lane Change Assist.............26
Lap/Shoulder Belts..............11
LATCH (Lower Anchors And Tether
For CHildren)............16, 18
Liftgate....................8
Light Bulbs.................136
Lights
Fog...................97High Beam Indicator..........96Low Fuel................92Seat Belt Reminder...........94Security Alarm.............97Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)...93Turn Signal...............26LocksKeys...................8Liftgate, Tailgate..............8Lower Anchors And Tether For CHildren(LATCH).................16Lubrication, Body..............126
Maintenance Free Battery.........126Maintenance, General...........126Maintenance Procedures..........126Maintenance Schedule...........126Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine)..................95Manual TransmissionLubricant Selection..........125Master Cylinder (Brakes)..........126MirrorsHeated...............31, 33
Navigation..................63New Vehicle Break-In Period........26
Occupant Restraints.............15Oil Change Indicator............98Oil Change Indicator, Reset.........98Oil, Engine...............124, 126Capacity................124Change Interval............126Checking................126Disposal................126Filter..................126Filter Disposal.............126
Materials Added To..........126
Recommendation.........124, 126
Viscosity................126
Oil Filter, Selection.............126
Oil Pressure Light..............92
Outlet
Power..................89
Overheating, Engine.............98
Paint Care.................126Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)......74Phone (Uconnect®).............74Placard, Tire And Loading Information...133PowerDoor Locks...............9Inverter.................88Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...89Steering.................97Sunroof.................33Power Steering Fluid............125Programmable Electronic Features.....85
Radio Operation...............45Radio (Sound Systems)...........45Rear Seat, Folding..............23Reclining Front Seats............22Recreational Towing.............90Refrigerant.................126Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Disarm The Alarm.............9Replacement Bulbs.............136Reporting Safety Defects..........138
Schedule, Maintenance...........126Seat BeltEngage The Automatic Locking Mode..17Seat Belt Maintenance...........126Seat Belts..................11Adjustable Shoulder Belt........11Pretensioners..............11Reminder................94Seat Belt Warning............11SeatsAdjustment...............22Heated.................24Rear Folding...............23Security Alarm................97Disarm The System............9
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