2016 FIAT 500L key

CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN
position.
Manual Transmission
• Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated. •
Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off
the ground).
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission
• Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off
the ground).
If the ignition key is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery
is discharged, refer to Shift Lever Overridein this
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section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of
PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Automatic Transmission
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off
the ground).
If the ignition key is unavailable, or the battery is
discharged, refer to “Shift Lever Override” in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
in order to move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•
DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a
conventional automatic transmission. Damage to
the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require
towing, make sure all drive wheels are OFF the
ground.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375

IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-
lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK
before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/
OFF (key removal) position. To remove the key manually,
proceed as follows:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake
2. Remove the Allen Key located in the rear cargo area, inthe tool bag (if equipped) or on the left side in the
cargo box.
3. Unlock the steering column, pull the tilt/telescoping control handle down.
4. Pull the steering wheel outward until it is in the end of the travel position, then lock the steering column in
position, push the control handle up until fully en-
gaged. 5. Using the Allen key, undo the lower steering column
cover screws, and remove the lower cover.
Lower Steering Column Screw Locations
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6. Pull the release tab downwards using one hand andwith the other one remove the key, sliding it outwards.
7. Once the key is removed, reinstall the steering column cover.CAUTION!
It is advisable to contact your Authorized Dealer to
have the reinstall procedure carried out. If you would
like to proceed in performing the reinstall procedure
special attention must be paid to the correct coupling
of the clips. Otherwise damage to the cover or noise
might be heard due to incorrect fastening of the
lower cover.
Release Tab Location
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Gear Ranges........................ .274, 284
Gear Select Lever Override ..................371
General Maintenance ...................... .384
Glass Cleaning .......................... .416
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .292
Headlights ..............................111
Cleaning ............................ .416
Passing ..............................112
Heated Mirrors ............................93
Hill Start Assist .......................... .299
Holder, Cup ............................ .146
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............133
Hood Release ........................... .108
Ignition Key..................................11 Immobilizer (Sentry Key)
....................14
Information Center, Vehicle ..................186
Inside Rearview Mirror ......................90
Instrument Cluster ..................163, 168, 184
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............162
Instrument Panel Cover .....................416
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............417
Interior Appearance Care ....................414
Interior Lighting ..........................113
Introduction ..............................4
Jacking Instructions ....................... .360
Jack Location ........................... .358
Jack Operation ....................... .357, 360
Jump Starting ........................... .365
Key-In Reminder ..........................14
Keyless Enter-N-Go Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..................219
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Passive Entry Programming................219
Unlock Liftgate ........................ .219
Key, Replacement ..........................15
Keys ...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................14
Lane Change Assist ........................112
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................34
Latches .................................85
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .338
Leaks, Fluid ..............................85
Life Of Tires ............................ .328
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................29
Light Bulbs .......................... .85, 428
Lighter, Cigar ........................... .145
Lights ........................... .85, 110, 111
AirBag .........................56, 83, 170
Brake Assist Warning ....................302
Brake Warning ........................ .166Bulb Replacement
...................... .430
Center Mounted Stop ....................434
Cruise .............................. .185
Engine Temperature Warning ...............168
Exterior ...............................85
Low Fuel ............................ .177
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........178
Park .............................112,185
Passing ..............................112
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .169
Security Alarm ..........................16
Service .............................. .430
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............180
Traction Control ....................... .302
Turn Signal ........................ .85, 184
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .168, 184
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .313
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INDEX 465

Rear Window Features..................156, 158
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .101
Recorder, Event Data .......................58
Recreational Towing ...................... .345
Reformulated Gasoline .....................339
Refrigerant ............................. .390
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) FCC General Information ..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........227
Remote Starting Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . . .221
Uconnect Settings ...................... .221
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .428
Replacement Keys .........................15
Replacement Parts ........................ .383
Replacement Tires ........................ .329
Reporting Safety Defects ....................452
Restraints, Child ...........................59 Restraints, Occupant
........................31
Rotation, Tires .......................... .332
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................84
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................452
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................82
Safety Information, Tire .....................306
Safety Tips ...............................81
Schedule, Maintenance .....................440
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........40
Energy Management Feature ................40
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................34
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............39
Pregnant Women ........................39
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................40
Seat Belt Reminder .......................33
Seat Belt System .........................31
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Seat Belt Maintenance..................... .417
Seat Belt Reminder .........................33
Seat Belts ............................ .32, 83
Child Restraint ..........................59
Front Seat ....................... .32, 34, 37
Inspection .............................83
Operating Instructions ....................37
Pregnant Women ........................39
Pretensioners ...........................40
Rear Seat ..............................34
Reminder ............................ .169
Untwisting Procedure .....................39
Seats Fold And Tumble Rear ...................101
Reclining ..............................97
Security Alarm ............................15
SENTRY KEY FCC General Information ..................15
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................14 Service Assistance
........................ .449
Service Contract ......................... .451
Service Manuals ......................... .453
Shift Lever Override ...................... .371
Shoulder Belts ............................34
Signals, Turn ......................... .85, 184
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................330
Snow Tires ............................. .323
Spare Tire ....................... .324, 325, 326
Spark Plugs ............................ .435
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .125
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................121
Starting ............................... .265
Automatic Transmission ..................265
Cold Weather ......................... .266
Engine Fails To Start .....................267
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission .............265
Manual Transmission ....................265
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INDEX 469