2017 FIAT 500L LIVING Owners Manual

WARNING
102)Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the key from
the ignition device when leaving the vehicle
and take it with you.
103)For vehicles equipped with a front
armrest, lift it up to ensure that it does not
interfere with the action of the handbrake.
USING THE MANUAL
GEARBOX
104)56)
To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and put the gear lever into
the required position (the diagram
for gear engagement is shown on the
knob ).
Reverse engagement
For 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP and 1.4
16V versions: to engage reverse R from
neutral, lift the ring A fig. 90 under the
knob and shift the lever to the right and
back.
For 1.3 16v MultiJet version: to engage
reverse R from neutral position, shift
the lever to the right and then back.For 1.6 16V MultiJet version: to engage
reverse R from neutral, lift ring A under
the knob and at the same time move
the lever to the left and then forwards.
To engage the 6
thgear (for versions/
markets where provided), push firmly to
the right when operating the lever in
order to avoid engaging the 4
thgear by
mistake. The same applies to the shift
from 6
thto 5thgear.
IMPORTANT Reverse can only be
engaged when the vehicle is completely
stationary. With the engine running,
wait for at least 2 seconds with the
clutch pedal fully pressed before
engaging reverse to prevent damage to
the gears and grating.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should
be used only for gear changes. Do
not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal, however lightly. For
versions/markets where provided, the
electronic clutch pedal control could cut
in, interpreting the incorrect driving
style as a fault.
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WARNING
104)Depress the clutch pedal fully to
change gear correctly. Therefore, the floor
area underneath the pedal unit must not
be obstructed in any way. Ensure that the
floor mat is always laid flat and does not
interfere with use of the pedals.
WARNING
56)Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even
if slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
USING THE
DUALOGIC
GEARBOX
(for versions/markets, where provided)
105)57)
GEAR LEVER
The gear lever A fig. 91 is the
multistable floating type, in other words
it has three stable and three unstable
positions.
The three stable positions correspond
to neutral (N), reverse (R) and the
central position located between the
unstable positions (+) and (-).The unstable positions, in other words
those that are abandoned as soon
as the lever is released, are the
positions for requesting a higher gear
(+), requesting a lower gear (–) and
requesting automatic operating mode
(A/M).
IMPORTANT With the engine started,
any error between the lever position
and the gear actually engaged is
signalled by a buzzer until consistency
is restored.
OPERATING MODE
The gearbox/transmission can function
in two operating modes:
❒MANUAL in which the driver decides
when to change gear;
❒AUTO in which the system decides
when to change gear.
MANUAL MODE
Proceed as follows:
❒press the brake pedal and start the
engine;
❒if AUTO is displayed, move the gear
lever A fig. 91 to A/M to select
MANUAL mode;
❒push the gear lever towards (+) to
engage first gear (if starting from N or
R, simply place the lever in the middle
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❒release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal;
❒in driving conditions, push the gear
lever towards (+) to engage the next
gear up or towards (–) to engage the
next gear down.
AUTOMATIC LOGIC
(AUTO)
Proceed as follows:
❒press the brake pedal and start the
engine;
❒if AUTO is not displayed, move the
gear lever A fig. 91 to A/M to select
AUTOMATIC mode;
❒push the gear lever towards (+) to
engage first gear (if starting from N or
R, simply place the lever in the middle
position), or R to engage reverse;
❒release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal: the gear most
suited to the vehicle speed will be
engaged.
AUTO-ECO OPERATION
To activate the function press the ECO
button fig. 92. The ECO function can be
only activated only with automatic
mode active.With the ECO function active, the
system will select the most suitable
gear depending on the vehicle speed,
engine rpm and intensity with which the
accelerator pedal is pressed, with the
aim of limiting fuel consumption.
“Kick Down” FUNCTION(for versions/markets, where provided)
If necessary (e.g. when overtaking),
the system downshifts one or more
gears when the accelerator pedal
is depressed beyond the point where it
becomes stiff (and if the rpm allow it)
in order to provide suitable power and
torque for the acceleration requested
by the driver.
IMPORTANT The use of the “Kick
Down” function is recommended only
when overtaking or accelerating quickly,
in order not to increase fuel
consumption.
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, the gearbox can
be managed sequentially using the
steering wheel controls fig. 93.
To use the controls on the steering
wheel, the gear lever must be in the
central position between (+) and (–).
To engage a higher gear:pull the
stalk (+) toward the steering wheel.
To engage a lower gear:pull the stalk
(-) toward the steering wheel.
The engagement of a lower (or higher)
gear is only permitted if the engine
rpm allow it.
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WARNING
105)If the engine fails to start with a gear
engaged, the potentially dangerous
situation due to the fact that the gearbox is
automatically placed in neutral will be
signalled by an acoustic signal.
WARNING
57)Avoid keeping your hand on this lever
between gear change or AUTO/MANUAL
mode requests.
STOP/START
SYSTEM
106) 107)58)
The Start&Stop system automatically
stops the engine each time the car
is stationary and starts it again when
the driver wants to move off.
In this way, the efficiency of the car is
increased, by reducing consumption,
emissions of harmful gases and noise
pollution.
OPERATING MODE
Engine stopping mode
With the car stopped, the engine stops
with gearbox in neutral and clutch
pedal released.
NoteThe engine can only be stopped
automatically after exceeding a speed
of about 10 km/h, to prevent the engine
from being repeatedly stopped when
driving at walking pace.
Restarting the engine
Press the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
MANUAL SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
To activate/deactivate the system
manually, press the
fig. 94 button.
LED off: system deactivated.
LED on: system deactivated.
WARNING
106)If the battery needs to be replaced,
always contact a Fiat Dealership. The
replacement battery should be of the same
type (HEAVY DUTY) and should have the
same characteristics.
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107)Before opening the bonnet, make
sure that the engine is off and that the
ignition key is in the STOP position. Always
refer to the plate inside the bonnet. We
recommend that you remove the key from
the ignition if other people remain in the
vehicle. Exit from the car only after having
removed the ignition key or having rotated
it to the STOP position. During refuelling,
make sure that the engine is off and that
the ignition key is in the STOP position.
WARNING
58)If climate comfort is to be favoured, the
Stop/Start system can be disabled, for a
continuous operation of the climate control
system.
CRUISE CONTROL
(constant speed
regulator)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
108) 109)
DESCRIPTION
This is an electronically controlled
driving assistance device that allows
the desired car speed to be maintained,
without having to press the accelerator
pedal.
This device can be used at a speed
above 30 km/h on long stretches of dry,
straight roads with few variations (e.g.
motorways).
The use of this device on extra-urban
roads with traffic is not therefore
recommended. Do not use the device
in town.
ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
Turn ring nut A fig. 95 to. The
device cannot be engaged in 1stor
reverse gear: it is advisable to engage it
in 4
thgear or higher.
MEMORISING /
RESTORING THE
MEMORISED SPEED
Speed memorising: turn ring nut A to
and press the accelerator pedal
so that the vehicle reaches the desired
speed. Move the stalk upwards (+)
for at least one second, then release it:
the speed is memorised and you can
release the accelerator pedal.
If needed (when overtaking for
instance), you can accelerate simply by
depressing the accelerator pedal:
when you release the pedal, the car
goes back to the speed stored
previously.
Travelling downhill with the device
engaged, the vehicle speed may
increase more than the memorised one.
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Restoring the memorised speed:
accelerate gradually until reaching
a speed approaching the memorised
speed, engage the gear selected at the
time of speed memorising and press
the CANC RES button (B fig. 95).
INCREASING/
DECREASING
MEMORISED SPEED
Speed increase: press the accelerator
and memorise the new speed or move
the stalk upwards (+), until reaching
the new speed, which will be
memorised automatically.
Speed decrease: deactivate the
device and memorise the new speed or
move the stalk downwards (-), until
reaching the new speed, which will be
memorised automatically.
Each movement of the stalk
corresponds to an increase/decrease in
speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping
the stalk held upwards will continuously
increase the speed.
DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
The device can be switched off in the
following ways:
❒turning ring nut A toO;
❒by switching off the engine;❒by pressing the brake pedal, the
clutch or the accelerator; in this last
case the device is not effectively
deactivated, rather it gives priority to
the acceleration request. The device still
remains active, without the need to
press the CANC RES button to return
to the previous conditions once
acceleration is concluded.
Automatic deactivation of the
device: the device deactivates
automatically if the ABS (or ESC)
systems are activated, if the vehicle
speed is below the set limit or in the
case of device failure.
WARNING
108)While travelling with the device
engaged, do not put the gear lever into
neutral.
109)In the case of malfunctioning or if the
device fails, turn ring nut toOand contact
a Fiat Dealership.
SPEED LIMITER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
DESCRIPTION
This steering aid device allows the
speed of the vehicle to be limited to
values which can be set by the driver.
The maximum speed can be set both
with vehicle stationary and in motion.
The minimum speed that can be set is
30 km/h.
When the device is active, the vehicle
speed depends on the pressure at
the accelerator pedal, until the set
speed limit is reached. If necessary (in
the event of overtaking for example),
the set speed limit can be exceeded by
fully depressing the accelerator pedal.
By gradually reducing the pressure
on the accelerator pedal, the device will
be reactivated as soon as the car
speed drops below the set speed.
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To store a speed value higher/lower
than that displayed, move stalk A
upwards (+) to store a higher speed
value, or move stalk A downwards (-) to
store a lower speed value.
Each movement of the stalk
corresponds to an increase/decrease in
speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping
the stalk held upwards/downwards
will increase/decrease the speed with
an increment of 5 km/h.
DEVICE ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
To activate/deactivate the device, press
the CANC/RES button (B fig. 96).
Activation of the device:itis
indicated by the
warning light on the
instrument panel switching on.
Deactivation of the device:itis
signalled by the displaying of symbol
.
DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
Turn ring nut A to positionO. The
deactivation of the device is indicated
by the
warning light switching off on
the instrument panel and, on some
versions, by a message and
symbol
on the display.
Device automatic deactivation: the
device deactivates automatically in
the event of fault in the system.
PARKING SENSORS
110)59)
SENSORS
The sensors are located in the rear
bumper fig. 97 and their function is to
detect the presence of any obstacles
near the rear part of the vehicle and
inform the driver, through an
intermittent acoustic signal.
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when reverse gear is engaged. As the
obstacle behind the vehicle gets closer
to the car, the acoustic signal becomes
more frequent.
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ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
Turn ring nut A fig. 96 to.
SPEED LIMIT
PROGRAMMING
The speed limit can be programmed
without necessarily activating the
device.

OPERATION WITH A
TRAILER
Sensor operation is deactivated
automatically when the trailer's electric
cable plug is fitted into the car's tow
hook socket.
The sensors are automatically
reactivated when the trailer's cable plug
is removed.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
When parking, take the utmost care
over obstacles that may be above
or below the sensors.
Under certain circumstances, objects
close to the vehicle are not detected by
the system and could therefore cause
damage to the car or be damaged
themselves.
Some conditions may influence the
performance of the parking sensors:
❒the presence of ice, snow, mud
or think paint on the sensor surface
may cause reduced sensitivity of the
sensor itself and therefore reduce
the system performance.
❒mechanical interference (e.g. washing
the car, rain, strong wind, hail) may
cause the sensor to detect a
non-existent obstacle ("echo
interference");❒the presence of ultrasonic systems
(e.g. pneumatic brake systems of
trucks or pneumatic drills) near the car
could alter the signals sent by the
sensor;
❒the variation in sensor position,
caused by variation in ride (due
to suspension component wear),
changing tyres, overloaded car, or
tuning that lowers the car, for example,
may affect parking sensor system
performance.
WARNING
110)Parking and other dangerous
manoeuvres are, however, always the
driver’s responsibility. While carrying out
these manoeuvres, always make sure that
no people (especially children) or animals
are in the area concerned. The parking
sensors are an aid for the driver, but the
driver must never allow their attention
to lapse during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even those executed at low
speeds.
WARNING
59)The sensors must be free from mud,
dirt, snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors should be washed
using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than
10 cm away. Also, do not apply stickers to
the sensors.
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