2017 FIAT 500L headlights

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ...........................74
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ...............74
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . .74
▫ Conversation Mirror — If Equipped ........75
▫ Power Mirrors .......................76
▫ Folding Mirrors .......................77
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........77
▫ Sun Visors ..........................77
 SEATS...............................78
▫ Front Seats ..........................78
▫ Rear Seats ..........................81
▫ Head Restraints ......................86
 OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD ......89
 LIGHTS .............................90 ▫
Multifunction Lever ....................90
▫ Headlights ..........................91
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....91
▫ High Beams .........................91
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................91
▫ Parking Lights .......................92
▫ Turn Signals .........................92
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................92
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........92
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ..........93
▫ Interior Lights .......................93
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .....96
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........96
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............983

CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood
to close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 in (30
cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is
fully closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle
unless hood is fully closed, with both latches en-
gaged.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
headlight beam selection, passing light and turn sig-
nals.NOTE:
The external lights can only be turned on with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Multifunction Lever
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Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever
upward 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 multi-
function 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.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel. This will cause the high beam head-
lights to turn on until the lever is released.
Headlight Operation
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Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key
or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position
and turn on the headlights.
NOTE: If the parking lights are left on and the key is in
the stop position with the door open, an audible chime
will sound and a message will show in the Instrument
Cluster Display. The chime will stop as soon as the
lights are switched off.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster display
will 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 STOP
(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.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
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Green Telltale Indicator Lights
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the left or right turn
signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected
when the multifunction lever is moved down (left) or up (right).
NOTE:
•A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with
either turn signal on.
•Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
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White Telltale Indicator Lights
Cruise Control Cancelled Light
White TelltaleLight What It Means
Cruise Control Cancelled Light
This light will turn on when the cruise control has been cancelled by the driver. Refer to
“Electronic Speed Control” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further in-
formation.
Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue Telltale
Light 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. Pull the lever toward you for a temporary high
beam on,
flash to pass scenario.
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Speed Buzzer (Speed Limit)
With this function it is possible to set the car speed limit
(mph or km/h); when this limit is exceeded the driver
is immediately alerted.
To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton. The
display will show the message (Speed Beep).
2. Push and release the up
ordownbutton to
select speed limit activation (On) or deactivation
(Off).
3. When the function is activated (On), briefly push and release the MENUbutton to display the presently set
activation speed. Pushing the up
ordown
buttons selects the speed limit. Push MENUto
confirm selection.
NOTE: Selection is possible between 20 – 125 mph or
(32 – 201 km/h), depending on the selected unit. The
setting will increase/decrease by five units each time
the up/down button is pushed. Push and hold the
up/down button to increase/decrease the setting rap-
idly. Save the setting by briefly pushing the button
when you approach the required setting. •
Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen, or push and hold the MENU
button (approximately one second) to go back to the
main screen without storing the settings.
To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton. “On”
will flash on the display.
2. Push and release the down
button. “Off” will
flash on the display.
3. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to go
back to the menu screen, or push and hold the
MENU button (approximately one second) to go
back to the main screen without storing the settings.
Headlight Sensor (Automatic Headlight/Dusk
Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment)
This function is used to turn the headlights on or off
according to external light conditions.
The dusk sensor sensitivity can be adjusted according to
3 levels (level 1 = minimum sensitivity, level 2 =
medium sensitivity, level 3 = maximum sensitivity); the
greater the sensitivity set, the less the external light
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variation needed to turn on the lights (e.g. with a setting
on level 3 at sunset the headlights switch on earlier than
in levels 1 and 2).
Proceed as follows to set:
1. PushMENUbutton briefly. The level set previously
flashes on the display.
2. Push the upordown button to make the adjustment.
3. Push the MENUbutton briefly to return to the menu
screen or hold the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Cornering Lights (Activation/Deactivation Of
Cornering Lights)
This function activates/deactivates (On/Off) the cor-
nering lights (see the description in the “Exterior lights”
paragraph).
Proceed as follows to activate/deactivate the lights:
1. Push the MENUbutton briefly. OnorOff flash on
the display, according to what has been previously
set.
2. Push upordown to make your choice. 3. Push the
MENUbutton briefly to return to the menu
screen or hold the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Rain Sensor (Rain Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment)
This function allows you to adjust the rain sensor
sensitivity to 4 levels.
To set the required sensitivity level, proceed as follows:
1. Push the MENUbutton briefly. The sensitivity
“level” set previously flashes on the display.
2. Push the upordown button to make the adjustment.
3. Push the MENUbutton briefly to return to the menu
screen or hold the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Trip B Data (Trip B On)
Through this option, it is possible to activate (On) or
deactivate (Off) the Trip B (partial trip) display.
For further information, see “Trip Computer.”
For activation/deactivation, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton.
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