2016 FIAT 500L interior lights

WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the air bags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor
assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer imme-
diately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller
System serviced as well.
NOTE:
• Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network
remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine
whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-
tem perform the following functions:
•
Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the hazard light button is pushed. The hazard
lights can be deactivated by pushing the hazard light
button.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or for 15 minutes from the
intervention of the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-
tem.
• Unlock the power door locks.
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫Turn Signals .........................112
▫ Lane Change Assist ....................112
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........112
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ...........113
▫ Interior Lights .......................113
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......116
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........116
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............119
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .120
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........121
▫ To Activate ......................... .122
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................123
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .123▫
To Resume Speed .....................123
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............123
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............125
 REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ........125
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ................126
▫ Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts ...........126
▫ Failure Indications .....................128
▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System .......128
▫ Park Assist System Usage Precautions .......129
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .131
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .133
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . .134
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switch is located on the center
stack of the instrument panel, just below the
radio. Push the switch once to turn the front
fog lights on. Push the switch a second time to turn the
front fog lights off.
Interior Lights
The interior light switches are located in the overhead
console. The interior lights can be set to three different
positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right
Position). Using the switch on the bottom of the overhead console,
push the switch to the on/right position from its center
position and the lights are always on.
On/Right Position
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113

The switches on the left and right sides of the overhead
console controls the map or reading function of the lights.
Push the switch to the right to turn on the right light and
push the switch to the left to turn on the left light.CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the
switch is in the center position or that the lights are
off to avoid draining the battery.
Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
There are four different modes of operation that can be
activated in this position:
•When one door is opened a three minute timer is
activated.
• When the key is removed from the ignition (within
two minutes of the ignition being turned off), a 10
second timer is activated.
• When the doors are unlocked with the Key Fob a 10
second timer is activated.
Map/Reading Light Switches
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•When the doors are locked with the Key Fob the lights
will turn off.
Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position)
• When all doors are closed a 15 minute timer is
activated.
NOTE: The timer is deactivated when the key is moved
into the ON/RUN position.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the
right side of the steering column.
NOTE: The windshield wipers/washers will only oper-
ate with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Front Windshield Wiper Operation
There are five different modes of operation for the front
windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever can be
raised or lowered to access these modes.
Windshield Wiper Lever
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Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available:
•Interior Ambient Lights
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of
the brightness of the interior ambient lighting. To change
the Interior Ambient Lights setting, press the “+” or “–”
button on the touchscreen to select your desired Interior
Ambient Light level.
• Headlight Sensitivity
When this feature is selected, it allows the Headlight
Sensitivity to be adjusted according to three levels (level
1 = minimum sensitivity, level 2 = medium sensitivity,
level 3 = maximum sensitivity); the greater the sensitivity
set, the less the external light variation required to turn
on the lights (e.g. with a setting on level 3 at sunset the
headlights turn on earlier than in levels 1 and 2). To change the Headlight Sensitivity setting, press the “1,”
“2” or “3” button on the touchscreen to select your
desired Headlight Sensitivity level.
•
Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of
the amount of time the headlights remain on after the
engine is shut off. To change the Headlights Off Delay
setting, press the Headlights Off Delay button on the
touchscreen, and choose either 0 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90
seconds. The selected button will highlight indicating
that the setting has been selected.
• Greeting Lights
When this feature is selected, it allows the greeting lights
to be turned On or Off. To change the Greeting Lights
setting, press the “On” or “Off” button on the touch-
screen to select your desired Greeting Light setting.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and
brake master cylinder reservoir, and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and
hoses.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Check and adjust hand brake.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions. 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 441

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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