2018 FIAT 500L ECO mode

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)
56)
On some versions, the gearbox can be
managed sequentially using the
steering wheel controls fig. 98.
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
right stalk (+) toward the steering wheel.
To engage a lower gear: pull the
right stalk (-) toward the steering wheel.The engagement of a lower (or higher)
gear is only permitted if the engine
revs allow it.
WARNING
108)If the engine fails to start with a gear
engaged, the potentially dangerous
situation due to the fact that the
transmission is automatically put in neutral
will be signalled by an acoustic signal.
WARNING
55)Avoid keeping your hand on this lever
except during gear change or AUTO/
MANUAL mode requests.
56)Using the paddles incorrectly (paddles
pushed towards the dashboard) could
break them.
START&STOP
SYSTEM
109) 110)57)
The Start&Stop system automatically
stops the engine whenever the car
is stationary and all the conditions for
automatic switch-off are met. The
engine is restarted when the driver
wants to move off.
In this way, the car efficiency is
increased, by reducing consumption,
dangerous gas emissions and sound
pollution.
OPERATING MODE
Stopping the engine
Versions with manual transmission:
with the car stationary, the engine
stops with the gears in neutral and the
clutch pedal released.
Versions with Dualogic
transmission: the engine stops if the
vehicle is at a standstill and the brake
pedal is pressed. This condition can be
maintained even if the brake pedal is
not depressed, if the gear lever is
in position N (Neutral).
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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 this case, the LED related to
“Traction +” mode will light up and the
indication that “Gravity Control” function
has been deactivated will appear on
the display.
The “Gravity Control” function is always
deactivated when the engine is started.
IMPORTANT NOTES
IMPORTANT DO NOT USE THE
DEVICE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN
NEUTRAL.IMPORTANT The function is available at
speeds from 7 km/h to 25 km/h.
IMPORTANT It is important to engage a
gear suitable for the set speed, to
prevent the engine from stalling. While
the “Gravity Control” system is
operating it is always possible to take
control of the car again by pressing the
brake and accelerator pedals. If the
function is not available when an
attempt to activate it made, it could
mean that the brakes are overheated.
In this case, wait a few minutes before
using the function again.
IMPORTANT The function will be
deactivated in case of brake
overheating by gradually releasing the
braking pressure leaving the driver
in control of the car. Deactivation of the
function is indicated by the flashing of
the symbol
on the display (in
combination with a dedicated message)
and acoustic warning. To reactivate
the function, wait for the braking
system to cool down and then operate
on the ring nut located on the central
tunnel again.IMPORTANT The “Gravity Control”
function is deactivated when exceeding
25 km/h and at speeds lower than 50
km/h it remains enabled to be
reactivated when the speed drops
under 25 km/h. In this case, the
indication on the display is switched off
and the LED on the ring stays on. If
the speed exceeds 50 km/h, the
“Gravity Control” function is completely
deactivated and all automatic actions
on the brakes by the function are
disabled. To reactivate it, turn the ring
nut again when the speed is again
below 25 km/h. It is advisable to use
the function in low gears (first, second
and third).
IMPORTANT On flat city streets, it is
advisable to deactivate the “Gravity
Control” function because at speeds
slower than 25 km/h the function could
be reactivated in particular conditions
(setting off, shifting gear or on speed
bumps without using the accelerator
pedal).
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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
130) 131)
63)2)
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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VersionsUrban Extra-urban Combined
1.3 16V 85 HP Multijet (Euro 5) / 1.3 16V 85 HP Multijet PRO (Euro 5)5.0 3.7 4.2
1.3 16V 95 HP Multijet (Euro 6) / 1.3 16V 95 HP Multijet PRO (Euro 6)4.9 3.6 4.1
1.3 16V 85 HP Multijet Dualogic (Euro 5)4.5 3.7 4.0
1.3 16V 95 HP Multijet Dualogic (Euro 6)4.5 3.6 3.9
1.6 16V 120 HP Multijet (Euro 6) / 1.6 16V 120 HP Multijet PRO (Euro 6)4.6 4.0 4.2
The fuel consumption for Dualogic versions are in AUTO-ECO mode.
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500L CROSS versions
Versions Urban Extra-urban Combined
0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP (Euro 6)(A)5.8 4.3 4.9
0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP (Euro 6)
(A) (B) (C)5.6 4.3 4.8
1.4 16V 95HP (Euro 6)8.2 5.0 6.2
1.4 16V 120 HP (Euro 6)9.0 5.4 6.7
1.4 16V 120 HP (Euro 6)
(C)8.2 5.1 6.2
1.4 16V 120 HP LPG (Euro 6)
9.0
(D)/ 11.7(E)5.4(D)/ 7.0(E)6.7(D)/ 8.7(E)
1.3 16V 85 HP Multijet (Euro 5)5.2 3.8 4.3
1.3 16V 95 HP Multijet (Euro 6)5.1 3.6 4.2
1.3 16V 85 HP Multijet Dualogic (Euro 5)4.7 3.9 4.2
1.3 16V 95 HP Multijet Dualogic (Euro 6)4.5 3.7 4.0
1.6 16V 120 HP Multijet (Euro 6)4.9 4.0 4.3
(A) Type-approval test starting in 2ndgear.
(B) Version for compliance with new standards (see "Engine Codes - bodywork versions" table in this chapter)
(C) Versions for specific markets with 205/55 R16 GoodYear tyres only. For versions/markets, where provided, tyres offering equivalent performance can be used as
an alternative.
(D) Running on petrol
(E) Running on LPG
The fuel consumption for Dualogic versions are in AUTO-ECO mode.
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