2016 FIAT 500L high beam

lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. The cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS .............................90
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................90
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .91
▫ Conversation Mirror — If Equipped .........92
▫ Power Mirrors ........................92
▫ Folding Mirrors ........................93
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............93
▫ Sun Visors ...........................93
 SEATS................................95
▫ Front Seats ...........................95 ▫
Rear Seats .......................... .100
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .105
 OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD ......108
 LIGHTS .............................110
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................110
▫ Headlights ..........................111
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....111
▫ High Beams ..........................111
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................112
▫ Parking Lights .......................1123

Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever up-
ward to the first detent for headlight operation.NOTE:
When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the
end of the multifunction lever to the Osymbol.
NOTE: The low beams and side/tail lights will not be on
with DRL.
The DRL function can be turned on or off through the
touchscreen. Refer to your Uconnect Supplement Manual
for further information.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, pull the multifunc-
tion lever towards the steering wheel to turn on
the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel again to turn off the high beams.
Headlight Operation
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Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to
turn on until the lever is released.
Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key
or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position and
turn on the headlights.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five
times then automatically turn off.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK
position, and pull the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel, within two minutes. Each time the lever
is pulled, the activation of the lights will be extended by
30 seconds. The activation of the lights can be extended to
a maximum of 210 seconds.
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Blue Telltale Indicator Light
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue TelltaleLight What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control
lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.
The EVIC consists of the following:
•
System Status •
Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays
• Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
• Outside Temperature Display
• Trip Computer Functions
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•Daytime Running Lights
When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on
while the engine is running. To make your selection,
press the “Daytime Running Lights” button on the touch-
screen, then choose “Yes” or “No.” The button will
highlight indicating that the setting has been selected.
• Steering Directed Lights
When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn
relative to a change in the direction of the steering wheel.
To make your selection, press the “Steering Directed
Lights” button on the touchscreen, then choose “Yes” or
“No.” The button will highlight indicating that the set-
ting has been selected.
• Cornering Lights
When this feature is selected, if the steering wheel
rotation angle is large or the turn signal indicators are on,
a light (incorporated in the fog light) will turn on, on the relevant side to improve visibility at night. To change the
Cornering Lights setting, press the “On” or “Off” button
on the touchscreen to select your desired Cornering
Lights setting.
•
Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off, if they were turned on by this feature. To
make your selection, press the “Headlights With Wipers”
button on the touchscreen, then choose “Yes” or “No.”
• Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, press the “Auto High Beams”
button on the touchscreen, then choose “Yes” or “No.”
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▫Euro Twin Clutch Transmission —
If Equipped ........................ .407
▫ Automatic Transmission — Aisin AW6F25
Transmission — If Equipped .............409
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion ...........................411
 FUSES ............................. .418
▫ Underhood Fuses ..................... .419
▫ Interior Fuses ....................... .422
▫ Rear Interior Fuses .....................426
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................427
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................428
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................430 ▫
Headlamps Low Beam and High Beam ......430
▫ Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running
Lamps ............................ .433
▫ Front Fog Lamps ..................... .433
▫ Front, Rear Roof Lamps .................433
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal
Lamps ............................ .433
▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . .434
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................434
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .435
▫ Engine ............................ .435
▫ Chassis ........................... .437
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CavityVehicle Fuse
Number Mini Fuse
Description
1 F127.5 Amp Brown Right Low Beam
2 F327.5 Amp Brown Front and Rear Ceiling Lights Trunk and
Door Courtesy Lights
3 F537.5 Amp Brown Instrument Panel Node
4 F3820 Amp Yellow Central Door Locking
5 F3615 Amp Blue Diagnostic Socket, Vehicle Radio, Climate
Control System, TPMS, Sunroof
6 F907.5 Amp Brown Left High Beam
7 F917.5 Amp Brown Right High Beam
8 F927.5 Amp Brown Left Fog Light
9 F937.5 Amp Brown Right Fog Light
10 F425 Amp Tan BSM, ESP
11 F3320 Amp Yellow Rear Left Passenger Window
12 F3420 Amp Yellow Rear Right Passenger Window
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