2018 FIAT 500L LIVING wheel

MODE SELECTOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
By turning the ring on the knob located
on the central tunnel, in front of the
gear lever (see figure), the device can
be used to select three different car
response modes to be selected
according to driving style and road
conditions:
ring in position A: “NORMAL”
mode
ring in position B: “TRACTION +”
mode
ring in position C: “GRAVITY
CONTROL” mode
The selected driving mode is indicated
by the LED located near the selection
and an indication on the display.“NORMAL” MODE
It is a driving mode aimed at comfort
and safety in normal grip and driving
conditions.
“Normal” is the default mode: the
following screen on the display when
this mode is active fig. 103.
“TRACTION +” MODE
This system is designed to assist
setting off on slippery surfaces (e.g.
snow, ice, mud, etc.) by distributing the
drive force in optimal manner on the
front axle.By braking the wheels with poor grip (or
those slipping more than the others),
the system transfers the drive force to
the wheels which have more grip on the
ground.
Activating the “Traction +” system will
generate a front axle differential lock
effect to optimise traction on uneven
surfaces by means of the braking
system.
Activation
Turn the ring rightwards (position B fig.
102) and hold in this position for half
a second and in all cases until the
corresponding LED lights up and the
“Traction +” mode activation indicator
appears on the display fig. 104.
Once released, the ring-nut returns to
the central position.
This system operations at speed under
30 km/h: over this speed it is
automatically deactivated and is
reactivated as soon as the speed drops
under 30 km/h. In this case, the LED
on the ring remains on.
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Turning off
To deactivate “Traction +” mode and go
back to “Normal” mode, turn the ring
leftwards and hold this position for half
a second. In this case, the LED related
to “Normal” mode will light up and
the indication that “Traction +” mode
has been deactivated will appear on the
display.
IMPORTANT If “Traction +” or “Normal”
modes are selected when the engine
is stopped, the mode will be maintained
when starting again.IMPORTANT In “Traction +” mode, the
Start&Stop system is temporarily
deactivated (LED on the Start&Stop
system button on). To reactivate the
Start&Stop system with “Traction +”
mode on, press the Start&Stop button
located on the dashboard. The
Start&Stop system will be activated
again when “Traction +” mode is
deactivated.
IMPORTANT The City Brake Control -
“Collision Mitigation” system is
temporarily deactivated when “Traction
+” mode is deactivated. Temporary
deactivation of the system is indicated
by the warning light
on the
instrument panel (together with a
message on the display). The City
Brake Control - “Collision Mitigation”
system will be activated again when
“Traction +” mode is deactivated.
“GRAVITY CONTROL” FUNCTION
This driving function aims at maintaining
a constant speed when driving
downhill on a steel gradient. Noise and
vibrations from the wheel sides (brakes)
are normal when the function is active.IMPORTANT The function can only be
selected with “Traction +” mode active,
engine running, handbrake released
and driver side door correctly closed.
Activation
To activate the function, go to a speed
slower than 25 km/h.
After reaching the desired speed,
release the accelerator and brake
pedals completely. If you want to
increase/decrease the speed, press the
accelerator and brake pedals again.
Activation
Turn the ring rightwards (position C fig.
102) and hold in this position for half
a second and in all cases until the
corresponding LED lights up and the
“Gravity Control” mode activation
indicator appears on the display fig.
105.
Once released, the ring-nut returns to
the central position. The “Gravity
Control” is ready to work when the
“Gravity Control” function is selected.
Turning off
To deactivate “Gravity Control” mode,
turn the ring leftwards and hold this
position for half a second.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS...........123
REPLACING A WHEEL ...................123
“FIX&GO AUTOMATIC” KIT .............127
REPLACING A BULB ......................130
REPLACING FUSES........................137
JUMP STARTING ............................143
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................145
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................145
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HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
CONTROL
Press the button fig. 119 to switch the
lights on/off. When the hazard warning
lights are on, the
andwarning
lights flash.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the
hazard warning lights switch on
automatically as well as warning lights
andin the instrument panel.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
REPLACING A
WHEEL
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JACK
Please note that:
the jack weight is 1,76 kg;
the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired and in
the event of a fault it must be replaced
by another genuine one;
no tool other than its cranking
device may be fitted on the jack.
Maintenance
prevent any dirt from depositing on
the "worm screw";
keep the "worm screw" lubricated;
never modify the jack.
Conditions for non-use
temperatures below −40°C;
on sandy or muddy ground;
on uneven ground;
on steep roads;
in extreme weather conditions:
thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,
blizzards, storms, etc...
in direct contact with the engine or
for repairs under the car;
on boats.WHEEL REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
car must be stopped in a lay-by,
car-park or parking or service area, and
the ground must be as level as possible
and sufficiently compact;
switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and engage the 1stgear or
reverse. Make sure that any passengers
get out of the car and go to a safe
place where they will not obstruct traffic
or be exposed to the risk of injury.
Wear the reflective safety jacket
(compulsory by law) before getting out
of the car;
500L versions: open the luggage
compartment and lift up the mat;
500L WAGON versions: open the
luggage compartment and lift up the
"Cargo Magic Space" load platform,
holding it with one hand while you take
out the tool bag.
500L versions: using the wrench A
fig. 120 located in the tool box, loosen
the locking device, take the tool box
B and place it close to the wheel to be
replaced. Then take the space-saver
wheel C;
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500L WAGON versions: lift up the
tab A fig. 121 of the luggage
compartment mat, take the wrench B
from the tool bag and fit it onto the
device C. Turn the wrench B
anticlockwise to unscrew the
space-saver spare wheel fixing bolt so
that it can be lowered, and use the
wrench to drag the wheel out of the
car;
500L WAGON versions: turn the
device D fig. 122 and release the
space-saver spare wheel from its fixing
support E;
take the spanner A fig. 123 and
loosen the fixing stud bolts by about
one turn. For versions with alloy rims,
shake the car to facilitate detachment
of the rim from the wheel hub;
take the chock from the tool bag
and open it out (see fig. 124);
position the chock behind the wheel
diagonally opposite the one to be
replaced to prevent the car from
moving when it is raised, then fit the
jack underneath the car, next to the
wheel to be replaced;
insert the wrench A fig. 125 to
extend the jack until the top of the jack
B fits correctly into the sidemember
C (next to the mark
on the
sidemember itself);
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alert any bystander that the car is
about to be raised; all persons should
be kept away from the car and nobody
must touch it until it has been lowered;
fit handle D fig. 125 into the housing
in device A, operate the jack and raise
the vehicle until the wheel is a few
centimetres from the ground;
remove the wheel cap after
unscrewing the four fixing stud bolts
and finally undo the fifth stud bolt and
extract the wheel (only for versions with
wheel caps fixed by stud bolts);
make sure the contact surfaces
between space-saver wheel and hub
are clean and free from impurities
so that the fixing stud bolts will not
come loose;
fit the space-saver wheel by
inserting the first stud bolt for two
threads into the hole closest to the
valve, then tighten the stud bolt by a
couple of threads, and do the same to
the others;
take the spanner A fig. 120 and fully
tighten the fixing studs;
operate the jack handle D to lower
the car. Then extract the jack;
use the spanner A to fully tighten the
stud bolts in a criss-cross fashion as
per the numerical sequence illustrated
in fig. 126;
when replacing a wheel with alloy
rim it is advisable to place it upside
down (side with finish facing upwards).
500L WAGON versions
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When the operation is over, proceed as
follows:
screw device A fig. 127 back onto
fixing support B;
insert spanner C fig. 128 on device
D and rotate it clockwise to tighten
the space-saver wheel support locking
bolt. The device is correctly attached
when the yellow strip appears in
window E on the hole;
put the wheel with the puncture in
the bag provided and place it in the
luggage compartment.Stowing the punctured wheel (500L
WAGON versions)
5-seater versions: place the wheel with
the puncture in the luggage
compartment.
7-seater versions
With third row of rear seats folded:
place the punctured tyre in the luggage
compartment, above the backrests.
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With third row of rear seats not
folded: remove the luggage-covering
curtain (which must be positioned
in front of second row of seats) then
place the punctured tyre in the luggage
compartment, positioning it as shown
in fig. 129 (wheel hub facing the inside
of the passenger compartment in
order to prevent the wheel from falling
when closing the tailgate).
REFITTING THE
STANDARD WHEEL
Versions with steel wheels
make sure the contact surfaces
between standard wheel and hub are
clean and free from impurities so that
the fixing stud bolts will not come
loose;
fit the standard wheel inserting the 5
stud bolts into the holes;
press-fit the wheel cap, aligning the
special splining (on the cap) with the
inflation valve;
using the spanner provided, tighten
the fixing stud bolts;
lower the car and remove the jack;
using the spanner provided, fully
tighten the stud bolts in the sequence
shown previously.
Versions with alloy rims
insert the wheel on the hub and
using the spanner provided tighten the
stud bolts;
lower the car and remove the jack;
using the spanner provided, fully
tighten the 5 stud bolts in the sequence
shown;
reinstall the hub cap, taking care to
position the three plastic pins in the
dedicated seats on the wheel. Slightly
press the cap to prevent any damage
to the plastic pins.
IMPORTANT If it is not fitted correctly,
the hub cap may detach when the
vehicle is running.
At the end of the operation
Proceed as follows:
stow the space-saver wheel in the
compartment provided in the boot;
place the jack and the other tools in
their container;
arrange the container and tools on
the space-saver wheel;
correctly reposition the luggage
compartment mat.
WARNING
122)The space-saver wheel (for
versions/markets where provided) is
specific to your car, do not use it on other
models, or use the space-saver wheel
of other models on your car. The
space-saver wheel must only be used in
the event of an emergency. Never use it for
more than strictly necessary and never
exceed 80 km/h. On the space-saver
wheel there is an orange label,
summarising the main warnings regarding
space-saver wheel usage restrictions.
Never remove or cover the label. The label
contains the following indications in four
languages: "Warning! For temporary use
only! 80 km/h max.! Replace with standard
wheel as soon as possible. Never cover
this indication." Never apply a wheel cap
on a space-saver wheel.
123)Alert other drivers that the car is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc. Any passengers on board
should leave the car, especially if it is
heavily laden. Passengers should stay
away from on-coming traffic while the
wheel is being changed.
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If you are on a slope or uneven surface,
place the wedge provided under the wheel
(see the instructions on the next pages).
124)The vehicle's driving characteristics
will be modified with the space-saver wheel
fitted. Avoid violent acceleration and
braking, abrupt steering and fast cornering.
The overall duration of the space-saver
wheel is of about 3000 km, after which the
relevant tyre must be replaced with another
one of the same type. Never install a
standard tyre on a rim that is designed for
use with a space-saver wheel. Have the
wheel repaired and refitted as soon as
possible. Using two or more space-saver
wheels at the same time is forbidden.
Do not grease the threads of the stud bolts
before fitting them: they might slip out.
125)The jack is a tool developed and
designed only for changing a wheel, if a
tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the
vehicle with which it is supplied or on other
vehicles of the same model. Any other
use, e.g. to jack up other vehicle models or
different things, is strictly prohibited. Never
use it to carry out maintenance or repairs
under the vehicle or to change summer/
winter wheels and vice versa: we advise
you to contact a Fiat Dealership. Never go
under the raised vehicle: use it only in
the positions indicated. Do not use the jack
for loads higher than the one shown on
its label. Never start the engine with car
raised. If the vehicle is raised more than
necessary, everything can become more
unstable, with the risk of the vehicle
dropping violently. Thus, lift the car only as
needed in order to access the space-saver
spare wheel.126)The space-saver wheel cannot be
fitted with snow chains. If a front (drive) tyre
is punctured and chains are needed, use
a standard wheel from the rear axle and
install the space-saver wheel on the rear
axle. In this way, with two normal drive
wheels at the front axle, it is possible to use
snow chains.
127)When turning the jack handle make
sure that it can turn freely without scraping
your hand against the ground. The moving
components of the jack ("worm screw"
and joints) can also cause injuries: do not
touch them. If you come into contact
with lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.
128)If the hub cap is not fitted correctly, it
may come off when the car is travelling.
Never tamper with the inflation valve. Never
introduce tools of any kind between rim
and tyre. Check tyre and space-saver
wheel pressures regularly, complying with
the values given in the "Technical
specifications" chapter.
129)At the end of the operation of
raising/locking the space-saver wheel
device, the spanner must be extracted,
taking care NOT to turn it in the wrong
direction to facilitate the extraction of the
spanner itself, so as to prevent the
attachment device from being released and
the lack of safe restraint.
WARNING
62)Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the correct tightening
of the wheel stud bolts checked.
“Fix&Go Automatic”
KIT
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DESCRIPTION
The Fix&Go Automatic kit is located in
the boot, inside a dedicated container.
The container is also equipped with
a screwdriver, the tow hook and the
funnel for refuelling in an emergency. To
access the kit, open the boot door,
remove the load platform and lift the
covering carpet.
LPG versions
The kit is located in a bag fixed to the
boot lining by means of Velcro.
The kit fig. 130 contains:
one cartridge A containing sealant
and fitted with: transparent tube for
injecting the sealant 4 and sticker
C with the wording MAX 80 km/h / 50
mph to be placed in a clearly visible
position (e.g. on the dashboard) after
repairing the tyre;
a compressor B;
one leaflet containing instructions for
using the kit;
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