2017 FIAT 500L LIVING engine overheat

IMPORTANT Two side gas shock
absorbers are provided to assist in
opening the bonnet. Do not tamper
with these shock absorbers and
accompany the bonnet when raising.
IMPORTANT Before raising the bonnet,
make sure that the arms of the wipers
are not raised from the windscreen and
that the wiper is not operational.
CLOSING
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Lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres from the engine
compartment then let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely
closed and not only fastened by the
locking device by trying to open it.
If it is not perfectly closed, do not try to
press the bonnet lid down but open it
and repeat the procedure.
WARNING
32)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while driving.
Therefore, make sure that the bonnet
is properly closed and that the lock
is engaged. If you discover during travel
that the lock is not fully engaged, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
DUALDRIVE
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
This only operates with the key turned
to MAR and the engine started. The
electric steering allows the force
required at the steering wheel to be
adjusted to suit driving conditions.
IMPORTANT When turning the ignition
key quickly, full power steering
functionality can be achieved after a
few seconds.
IMPORTANT During parking
manoeuvres requiring a lot of steering,
the steering may become harder; this is
normal and is due to the intervention
of the system to protect the electric
steering motor from overheating. No
repair intervention is needed in this
case. When the vehicle is used again,
the power steering will work normally
again.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
The following plate is applied inside the
engine compartment fig. 45.

CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
The instrument background colour and type may vary according to the versions.
The warning lights on the instrument panel may change according to the version/trim level (e.g. LPG, Natural Power, Dualogic
gearbox, etc.) of the vehicle. The warning lights
andare only present on Diesel versions. On diesel versions, the
maximum engine speed (red range on the rev counter) corresponds to 5000 rpm.
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Multifunction display – C. Rev counter – D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light – E. Engine coolant
temperature indicator with overheating warning light
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Reconfigurable multifunction display – C. Rev counter – D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light – E.
Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating warning light
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Warning light What it means
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH
The warning light switches on (on some versions together with a message and a symbol on the display)
when the engine is overheated. The display shows the dedicated message.
When driving normally: stop the vehicle, switch off the engine and check that the water level in the
reservoir is not below the MIN mark. If it is, wait for the engine to cool down, then slowly and carefully open
the cap, top up with coolant and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir.
Also check visually for any fluid leaks. If, when restarting, the warning light switches on (or the symbol is
displayed) again, contact a Fiat Dealership.
If the vehicle is used under demanding conditions(e.g. in high-performance driving): slow down and,
if the warning light stays on, stop the vehicle. Stop for 2 or 3 minutes with the engine running and slightly
accelerated to promote a better coolant circulation. Then stop the engine. Check that the coolant level is
correct as described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a
few minutes before switching it off.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS
Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
The warning lightsandare only present on Diesel versions. On diesel versions, the max. rpm (red range on the
revolution counter) corresponds to 5000 rpm.
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Multifunction display – C. Rev counter – D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light – E. Engine coolant
temperature gauge with overheating warning light
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS

VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Reconfigurable multifunction display – C. Rev counter – D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light –
E. Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS