2018 FIAT 500L Owner handbook (in English)

SEATS
7) 9)2) 3)
FRONT SEATS
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 7, holding it in the central
zone and push the seat forwards or
backwards: in the driving position your
arms should rest on the rim of the
steering wheel.
8)
Height adjustment
Adjust lever B fig. 8 upwards or
downwards to obtain the required
height.Backrest angle adjustment
Move lever C fig. 9 to adjust the
backrest angle, accompanying it with
the movement of the torso (operate the
lever until the desired position is
reached, then release it).Electric lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press
button A fig. 10 to adjust. Release the
button when you reach the desired
position.
Electric seat heating
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
press button B fig. 10 to switch the
function on/off. When the function
is enabled, the LED on the button turns
on.
Table
(for versions/markets, where provided)
10)
On some versions, behind the front
seat backrest there is a folding support
surface equipped with cup/can holders.
In the rear of the backrests there is
also an object retaining net.
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IMPORTANT Do not place objects
heavier than 3 kg on the supporting
surface: for safety reasons the
supporting surface is detached from its
housing when subject to higher loads.
The back of the front passenger seat
carries a sign fig. 11 which warns
the rear passengers NOT to travel with
the seat back folded down.REAR SEATS
Longitudinal adjustment
Raise lever A fig. 12, gripping it in the
central area and push the seat forwards
or backwards.
Backrest angle adjustment
Raise lever B fig. 13 and adjust, using
your torso to move the backrest into
position.THIRD-ROW REAR SEATS
(500L WAGON versions)
11) 12)
Some versions feature two "fold-away"
seats behind the rear seats (see fig.
14). These seats stow away to provide
a larger luggage compartment.
Access to the third row of rear
seats
Proceed as follows:
completely lower the head restraints
of the second row rear seat and move
the seat belts to the side, making
sure that they are correctly extended
and not twisted;
operate lever A fig. 12 to move the
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lift the release lever B fig. 15 to fold
the second row seat completely: the
backrest and cushion will be folded
forwards automatically. If necessary,
accompany the backrest during the
initial stage of tilting.
Repositioning of the second row
rear seats
13) 14)
Repositioning the rear seat: push the
seat backwards and secure it (when
it clicks into place, this indicates correct
positioning).
Repositioning the backrest: lift lever B
fig. 15 and then raise the backrest until
vertical engagement position is
reached.
IMPORTANT It is advisable to follow the
procedures described above,
operating from outside the car.Folding the third row rear seat
backrests
15)4)
Proceed as follows:
completely lower the head restraints
of the third row rear seats and move
the seat belts to the side, making sure
that they are correctly extended and
not twisted;
pull upwards device A fig. 16 to fold
the left or right seat backrest. The
backrest will be automatically folded
forwards. If necessary, accompany the
backrest during the initial stage of
tilting.
WARNING
7)All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.
8)Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is locked
on the guides by trying to move it back and
forth. Failure to lock the seat in place
could result in the seat moving suddenly
and the driver losing control of the car.
9)Do not move the front passenger seat
table if a child is seated on the same or
sitting in the suitable child restraint system.
10)Do not travel with the supporting
surface open: always make sure it is
correctly closed.
11)Before setting off, ensure the seats are
oriented in the car travel direction, and
are perfectly blocked its anchorage
devices. Only this position guarantees the
proper use of seat belts.
12)During repositioning of the second row
rear seats, sit correctly on the third row
rear seats, making sure that your feet do
not exceed the red strip located on the
floor.
13)If there are any passengers sitting on
the third row seats, the second row rear
seat must be correctly anchored to the
floor and the backrest must be in vertical
position.
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14)Make sure the backrest is properly
secured at both sides to prevent it moving
forward in the event of sharp braking,
with possible impact with the occupants. A
metallic click is heard when locking is
correct.
15)Do not move the seat when a child is
sitting in the car.
WARNING
2)The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the car.
Some precautions are however required.
Avoid prolonged and/or excessive rubbing
against clothing accessories such as
metal buckles and Velcro strips which, by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in
a small area, could cause it to break,
thereby damaging the upholstery.
3)Before tilting the front passenger seat
table fully, remove any objects laid on it.
4)Before tilting the seat backrest fully,
remove any objects laid on it.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
ADJUSTMENTS
16)
Upwards adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment: press
button A fig. 17 (front head restraints)
and A fig. 18 (rear head restraints)
and lower the head restraint.REMOVAL
To remove the head restraints, raise
them to their maximum height, press
buttons A and B fig. 17 (front head
restraints) or A and B fig. 18 (rear head
restraints) at the side of the two
supports, then remove the head
restraints by pulling them upwards.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used,
always set the head restraints in the
"completely raised" position.
WARNING
16)Head restraints must be adjusted so
that the head, rather than the neck, rests
on them. Only in this case they can protect
your head correctly.
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STEERING WHEEL
17) 18)ADJUSTMENTS
The steering wheel can be adjusted
axially and vertically. To adjust, move
lever A fig. 19 downwards to position 1,
then adjust the steering wheel to the
most suitable position and lock it in
position by moving lever A to position
2.
WARNING
17)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the car stationary and engine off.
18)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the car not
meeting type-approval requirements.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERNAL MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of
a violent impact with the passenger.
Operate lever A fig. 20 to adjust the
mirror into two different positions:
normal or anti-glare.
ELECTROCHROMIC
INTERIOR MIRROR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The electrochromic mirrorfig. 21 has
an ON/OFF button to activate/
deactivate the electrochromic function.
When reverse is engaged, the mirror
is automatically set for daytime use.DOOR MIRRORS
Manual adjustment
From the inside of the car, operate lever
A fig. 22 to adjust the mirror.
Manual folding
If necessary, fold the mirrors, moving
them from the "fully open" to the "fully
closed" position.
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Electric adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The mirrors can only be adjusted with
the ignition key at MAR.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
use device A fig. 23 to select the
required mirror (right or left);
move device A to position B and
manipulate it to adjust the left door
mirror;
move device A to position D and
manipulate it to adjust the right door
mirror.
Once you have finished the adjustment,
return device A to intermediate locking
position C.Electric folding
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The mirrors can be folded away
electrically only if the ignition key is in
the MAR position.
Bring device A to position E fig. 23to
fold the mirrors in the closed position.
Bring device A to position C to move
the mirrors back to the driving position.
Automatic activation
Activating the central door locking
system from outside the vehicle
automatically folds the mirrors. They
return to the driving position when the
ignition device is turned to the MAR
position.
If the mirrors were folded in using
device A, they can only be returned to
the driving position using the same
device.
Courtesy light
Electric rear view mirrors incorporate
LED courtesy lights which come on
when the mirrors are folded. The lights
remain on for the same time as the
courtesy lights inside the car.Activation/deactivation of the
function
TheUconnect™system menu can be
used to activate/deactivate the electric
mirror folding function (the default
setting for the function is “Active”). For
further information refer to the contents
of the supplements available online.
IMPORTANT While driving, the mirrors
must always be in the "fully open"
position.
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Controls
A - Air temperature adjustment knob (blue section = cold air, red section = hot air);
B - air recirculation on/off button;
C - fan activation/adjustment knob: 0 = fan off / 1-2-3-4 = fan speed;
D - climate control system compressor on/off button;
E - heated rear window on/off button;
F - air distribution knob:
air from central vents, side vents and central diffuser
air from central vents, side vents, central diffuser and front and rear footwell diffusers
air only from front and rear footwell vents
air from front and rear footwell vents, to windscreen and side windows
air outlet to windscreen and side windows
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AUTOMATIC DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
19)5)
Controls
A - driver side temperature adjustment knob;
B - internal air recirculation on/off button;
C - heated rear window and thermal comfort windscreen on/off button (for versions/markets, where available);
D - climate control system compressor on/off button;
E - climate control system on/off button;
F - fan speed adjustment knob;
G - Fan speed warning LED;
H - air distribution selection buttons;
I - MAX-DEF function (rapid defrosting/demisting of front windows), heated rear window and heated door mirrors (for
versions/markets, where provided) activation button;
L - passenger side temperature adjustment knob;
M - MONO function activation button (alignment of set temperatures) driver/passenger side;
N - AUTO function activation button (automatic operation).
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