2016 FIAT 500L Owners Manual

To Open
•Pull the power sunroof switch for approximately one
second and the sunroof will stop at the vented posi-
tion. Pull the power sunroof switch a second time for
approximately one second and release, the sunroof
will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called
“Express Open”.
NOTE: During Express Open operation, any movement
of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
To Close
• With the sunroof in the full open position, pull and
hold the power sunroof switch for approximately one
second.
NOTE: During Express close any movement of the
sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Power Sun Blind
• Pull the power sun blind switch and the blind will
move towards the rear part of the car, until it is fully
open.
With the blind fully open pull the power sun blind switch
and the blind will move towards the front part of the car,
until it is fully closed.
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NOTE:During the automatic opening and closing
stages, if the power sun blind switch is pulled again it
will stop the blind movement.
POWER OUTLETS
Passenger Compartment Power Socket
The power outlet is located on the central tunnel, in front
of the shift lever, between the two cup holders. It only
operates with the ignition key at MAR/ON.
On models with optional smoker ’s kit,the cigar lighter
takes the place of the power socket (see Cigar lighter
paragraph). NOTE:Do not connect devices with power higher than
180 W to the socket. Do not damage the socket by using
unsuitable adaptors.
Passenger Compartment Power Socket
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CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED
This is located on the central tunnel, next to the parking
brake lever. To activate the cigar lighter, push and release
the knob. After a few seconds the knob automatically
returns to its initial position, and the cigar lighter is ready
for use.
Cigar Lighter — If Equipped
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WARNING!
When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot.
To avoid serious injury, handle the cigar lighter with
care. Always check that the cigar lighter has turned
off.
NOTE:
• Always check that the cigar lighter is switched off.
• Do not connect devices with power higher than 180 W
to the socket. Do not damage the socket by using
unsuitable adaptors.
CUPHOLDERS
For the driver and front passenger, cupholders are lo-
cated on the floor console between the front seats. For the rear seat passengers their is one cupholder
located in the center armrest (if equipped).
Front Cupholders
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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 theupper 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.
Rear Cupholder
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.
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.
Glove Compartment StorageArmrest Upper Release Latch
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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 ob-
jects in the luggage compartment. It also allows the
space underneath to be used as a additional compart-
ment 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.
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
Front Center Armrest Raised Position
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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
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.
Tilt Floor Feature
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