2016 FIAT 500L LIVING warning

STOP/START SYSTEM
HANDLING
The dual-zone automatic climate
control manages the Stop/Start system
(engine off and vehicle at a standstill)
in order to guarantee sufficient comfort
inside the vehicle.
IMPORTANT In particularly severe
climate conditions it is recommended to
limit the use of the Stop/Start system
to prevent the compressor from
continuously switching on and off, with
consequent rapid misting of the
windows and accumulation of humidity
with unpleasant smells in the passenger
compartment.
IMPORTANT When the Stop/Start
system is on (engine off and vehicle at a
standstill), the automatic recirculation
management is turned off always taking
air in from outside, to reduce the
probability of the windows misting up
(as the compressor is off).
WARNING
19)It is inadvisable to use internal air
recirculation when the outside temperature
is low, since the windows could mist up
rapidly.
WARNING
5)The climate control system detects the
passenger compartment temperature
using a mean radiant temperature sensor
located in the interior rear view mirror
and protected by a specific cover.
Obstructing the field of view of this sensor
with any object could cause the climate
control system to operate with less than
optimal efficiency.
WARNING
2)The system uses R134a coolant which
does not pollute the environment in the
event of accidental leakage. Under no
circumstances use R12 fluid, which is
incompatible with the components of the
system.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The ignition key has to be in the MAR
position for the exterior lights to come
on.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
20) 21)With the ignition key at MAR and ring
nut A fig. 25 turned toOthe daytime
running lights are activated
automatically; the other lights and
interior lighting remain off.
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SIDE LIGHTS AND
DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
With 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 HEADLIGHTS
To 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 the
warning light switches off.
It is not possible to switch on the main
beam headlights constantly if automatic
light control is active.
FLASHING
Lights 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 INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
upwards:right direction indicator
activation /downwards:left direction
indicator activation.
Warning light
orwill blink on the
instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened.
"Lane Change" function
If 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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"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the
vehicle to be lit for a set time.
Activation
The lights turning on time is adjustable
and programmable interacting via
the Setup Menu of the instrument
panel.
It is possible to choose between 0, 30,
60 up to 90 seconds. The device is
activated automatically after turning off
the car and having rotated the ring
nut A fig. 25 to positionO.
It is also possible (if the program
described above is set to "0" seconds)
to set the headlights start time by
pulling the left stalk toward you once or
more times (same procedure to activate
the main beam lights). In this case it is
possible to choose between 0, 30,
60, 90 up to a maximum of 210
seconds.
Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light
on the instrument
panel switches on. The display shows a
message and the time set for the
function. The
warning light comes
on when the stalk is first moved and
stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated.
Deactivation
This function is deactivated by
switching on the headlights, the side
lights or bringing the ignition device to
MAR.
WARNING
20)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam headlights
for driving in countries where it is
compulsory to have lights on during the
day; where it is not compulsory, the use of
daytime running lights is permitted.
21)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which
you are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
WINDOW CLEANING
WINDSCREEN
WIPER/WASHER
6) 7)This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Ring nut A fig. 26 has four different
positions:
windscreen wiper off.
intermittent operation.
continuous slow operation.
continuous fast operation.
Move the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to limit operation to the time
for which the stalk is held in this
position. When released, the stalk will
return to its default position and the
windscreen wiper will be automatically
stopped.
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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" function
Pull 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 positionto
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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From the fully open position press
button A: the front glass pane will move
into the "spoiler" position. In this
condition, pressing the button again for
more than half a second, the roof will
automatically move the fully closed
position. To deactivate the automatic
movement press the button again.
Sun blind movement
Pressing the B fig. 30 button: the blind
will move towards the rear part of the
vehicle, until it is fully open. With blind
fully open press button B: the blind
will move towards the front part of the
vehicle, until it is fully closed. During the
blind automatic opening and closing
stages, press the button again to
interrupt the blind movement.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
In the case of control buttons operation
failure, the sun blind and the sun roof
can be moved manually, proceeding as
described below:
❒Sun blind movement: remove
protective cap A fig. 31 on the internal
trim;
❒Sun roof movement: remove
protective cap B on the internal trim;❒take Allen key C fig. 31 from the tool
box or, depending on the version,
from the Fix&Go Automatic container,
insert it in housing A (for blind
movement) or B (for sun roof
movement) and turn it clockwise to
open the roof (or the blind) or
anticlockwise to close the roof (or the
blind).SUN ROOF
INITIALISATION
Following an automatic motion
malfunction while opening/closing or an
emergency manoeuvre, the automatic
operation of the sun roof must be
initialised again, proceeding as follows:
❒press button A fig. 30 in closing
position;
❒turn the ignition key to STOP and
keep it there for 10 seconds. Then turn
it to MAR;❒hold down button A: after
approximately 10 seconds the roof
moves jerkily to closing position. When
the movement stops (closed roof),
release button A (if the roof is already
closed, you will hear the mechanical
lock only);
❒press button A again within 3
seconds of the end of the initialisation
procedure and hold it down: the roof
will carry out an automatic opening/
closing cycle. Should this not occur,
repeat the operation from the
beginning;
❒hold down button A until the roof is
completely closed: the initialisation
procedure has ended.
WARNING
23)When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the ignition to avoid
the risk of injury to those still inside the
vehicle due to accidental operation of the
sun roof. Improper use of the roof can
be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that nobody is at
risk of being injured by the moving sun roof
or by objects getting caught or hit by it.
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WARNING
11)Do not open the sun roof if a
transverse roof rack is fitted. Do not open
the sun roof if there is snow or ice on it:
you may damage it.
DOORS
DOOR CENTRAL
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Door locking from the outside
With doors closed, press thebutton
on the remote control or turn the metal
insert (located inside the key) in the
driver side door lock. Door locking is
carried out with all doors shut,
irrespective of the luggage
compartment open/closed status.
Door unlocking from the outside
Press thebutton on the remote
control or turn the metal insert (located
inside the key) in the driver side door
lock.
Door locking/unlocking from the
inside
Press thefig. 32 button.LED on button on: doors locked /
LED on button off: doors unlocked.
IMPORTANT With central locking
active, pulling the internal opening lever
of the passenger side door unlocks
the door (the LED stays on). Pulling the
internal opening lever of the driver
side door activates central unlocking.
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
24)This system prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside. The
device B fig. 33 can only be engaged
with the doors open.
Position 1: device on (door locked) /
position 2: device off (door can be
opened from the inside).
The device remains engaged even if the
doors are electrically unlocked.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the child
safety device is engaged.
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The doors can be closed in the case of
power supply cut-out. Enter the ignition
key insert in housing A fig. 34
(passenger side front door) or A fig. 33
(rear doors) and then turn the key
clockwise, then remove it from housing
A.To restore the starting condition of door
locks (only if the battery charge has
been restored), press the
button on
the remote control or the
button
on the instrument panel, or fit the metal
insert of the ignition key in the driver
side front door catch; then, pull the
door internal handle.
DOOR OPENING/
CLOSING MECHANISM
INITIALISATION
If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door
opening/closing mechanism must be
initialised as follows:
❒close all the doors;
❒press the
button on the remote
control or the
button on the
dashboard;
❒press the
button on the remote
control or the
button on the
dashboard.
WARNING
24)Always use this device when carrying
children. After engaging the device on both
rear doors, check for proper engagement
by trying to open a rear door with the
internal handle.
WARNING
12)If the child lock was engaged and the
previously described locking procedure
carried out, operating the internal opening
handle will not open the door: in this case,
to open the door, the external handle
must be used. The door central
locking/unlocking button is not disabled by
the engagement of the emergency lock.
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PASSENGER SIDE FRONT
DOOR AND REAR DOOR
EMERGENCY LOCKING
DEVICE
12)

WARNING
25)Improper use of the electric windows
can be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that passengers
are not exposed to the risk of being injured
either directly by the moving windows or
through objects getting caught or struck by
them. When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key to avoid the risk of
injury of people still on board due to
accidental operation of the electric
windows.
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
27) 28) 29) 31)13)
Luggage compartment unlocking is
electrically operated and is deactivated
when the car is in motion.
OPENING
26)
When unlocked, the luggage
compartment can be opened from
outside the car using the electric
opening handle A fig. 36 located under
the handle until the unlocking click is
heard or by pressing the
button
on the key with remote control.
Emergency opening from inside
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear head restraints and
fully fold the seats;
❒take the screwdriver provided from
the tool box or the Fix&Go Automatic
container, depending on the version;
❒use the screwdriver to remove the
yellow tab A fig. 37;
❒then insert the screwdriver in housing
B fig. 38 in order to activate the
luggage compartment release tab.
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