2018 FIAT 500L oil

SYMBOLS
Some car components have coloured labels whose symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this component.
A plate summarising these symbols can also be found under the bonnet.
CHANGES/ALTERATIONS TO THE CAR
IMPORTANT Any change or alteration of the car might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in
which the occupants could even be fatally injured.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external aerial) may cause the electrical
systems to malfunction. This could compromise the safety of the vehicle in addition to constituting a potential hazard for
passengers' health.
IMPORTANT Take care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the
ventilation of the brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated braking or on long descents. Make sure that nothing
obstructs the pedal stroke (mats, etc.).

WARNING
1)Button B fig. 4should only be pressed
when the key is away from the body, in
particular from the eyes and from objects
that can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Do not
leave the key unattended to avoid the
button being accidentally pressed while it
is being handled, e.g. by a child.
2)Once the safe lock system is engaged, it
is impossible to open the doors from
inside the car. Therefore, before getting out
of the car check that there is no-one left
on board.
WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
WARNING
1)Used batteries should be disposed of,
as specified by law, in the special
containers, otherwise take them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
IGNITION DEVICE
3) 4) 5) 6)
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 6:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. central
door locking system, etc.) can operate;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key
to be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.STEERING LOCK
Engagement: when at STOP, remove
the key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Disengagement:move the steering
wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
WARNING
3)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
4)Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage 1
stgear if the car is parked uphill or
reverse if the car is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
5)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 badly affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.
6)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to
turn it. This holds true for cars being towed
as well.
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hold down button Afig. 33: after
approximately 10 seconds the curtain
moves jerkily to closing position. When
the movement stops (blind closed),
release button A (if the blind is already
closed, you will hear the mechanical
lock only);
press button A again within 3
seconds after the blind reached the fully
closed position;
hold down button A: the blind will
perform an automatic opening and
closing cycle. Should this not occur,
repeat the operation from the
beginning;
hold down button A until the blind is
completely closed: the initialisation
procedure has ended.
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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The sun roof and the blind can be
operated only with the ignition
key turned to MAR.
CONTROL BUTTONS
Opening/closing the front glass
panel
Opening
Press button A fig. 35 to open the sun
roof in the “spoiler” position. After
opening in “spoiler” position, press
button A once again for more than half
a second to bring the roof automatically
to fully open position. To deactivate
the automatic movement press the
button again. Use button A in jog mode
to open the sun roof manually.Closing
From the fully open position press
button A for more than half a second:
the front glass panel will move into
the “spoiler” position. Use button A in
jog mode to close the sun roof
manually.
Sun blind movement
Pressing the B fig. 35 button will move
the blind towards the rear part of the
vehicle, until it is fully open. With blind
fully open press button B: the blind
will move towards the front part of the
vehicle, until it is fully closed. During the
blind automatic opening and closing
stages, press the button again to
interrupt the blind movement.
Button B can be pressed in jog mode
to open or close the blind manually.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the control buttons fail to operate, the
sunshade and the sunroof can be
moved manually proceeding as
described below:
Sun blind movement: remove
protective cap A fig. 36 on the internal
trim;
Sunroof movement: remove
protective cap B on the internal trim;
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SETUP MENU
The Setup Menu includes the following
items:
Speedometer
Trip
Vehicle info
Audio
Telephone (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Navigation (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Alerts
Vehicle Settings
When the ignition key is turned to the
MAR-ON position, the display shows
the last Menu option active before
the engine was switched off.
NOTE With theUconnect™system,
some Menu items are shown and
managed on the display of the latter
and not on the instrument panel display
(refer to the Multimedia chapter or to
the supplement available online).
Vehicle Settings
This menu item allows you to change
the settings for:
"Display"
"Safety / Assistance"
"Safety"
“Oil level reset” (0.9 TwinAir Turbo
versions only)
Display
By selecting item "Display" you can
access the settings/information
regarding: “Dimmer” (for versions/
markets, where provided), “Screen
Setup”, “See phone”, “See navigation”,
“Reset trip B automatic".
Safety / Assistance
By selecting “Safety / Assistance" you
can access the settings/information
regarding: “City Brake Control” (for
versions/markets, where provided),
“Parking sensor volume”, “Buzzer
volume”.
Safety
By selecting item "Security" you can
access the settings/information
regarding: “Hill Holder” (for versions/
markets, where provided), “Passenger
AIRBAG” (for versions/markets, where
provided), “Seat belt buzzer”, “Speed
beep”.
Oil level reset
(0.9 TwinAir Turbo versions only)
By selecting this item you can reset the
engine oil top-up warning, which
appears about every 8000 km.
Proceed as follows to reset this warning
after topping up the engine oil:
briefly press theOKbutton on the
steering wheel: the display will show"Oil level reset";
pressto select "Yes" and reset
the top-up warning, or press
to
select “No” of you do not wish to reset
the warning.
IMPORTANT Failure to top up the
engine oil could result in a low level,
which could prevent normal car
operation and even cause it to stop.
TRIP COMPUTER
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when the
key is turned to MAR.
The Trip computer comprises:
Instantaneous info(except LPG
and Natural Power versions): display of
“Range” and “Instantaneous
consumption" parameters
"Trip A" displays the following
values: “Travel Distance”, “Travel time”,
“Average fuel consumption” and
“Average speed”
"Trip B" displays the following
values: “Travel Distance”, “Travel time”,
“Average fuel consumption” and
“Average speed”
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“Trip A” and “Trip B” monitor the car's
"complete missions" (trips) separately
from each other. The “Trip B” function
may be excluded.

SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ON THE DISPLAY
Symbol What it means
DUALOGIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol comes on in the event of a transmission failure.
The display also shows messages relating to:
fewer gear shifts requested;
manual (or automatic) driving mode not available;
press brake pedal / delayed start;
press brake pedal and repeat manoeuvre;
gear not available;
manoeuvre not permitted;
place gear lever in neutral.
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AIRBAG FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure of the airbag and a failure of the
light on the instrument
panel. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
30)
The symbol switches on in the case of insufficient engine oil pressure.
IMPORTANT Do not use the vehicle until the failure has been solved. The switching on of the symbol does
not show the quantity of oil in the engine: the oil level must be checked manually.
BONNET NOT PROPERLY SHUT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol switches on when the engine bonnet is not properly shut. Close the bonnet properly.
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Symbol What it means
TAILGATE NOT PROPERLY SHUT
The symbol switches on when the tailgate is not properly shut. Close the tailgate correctly.
DOORS OPEN
The symbol switches on when one or more doors are not completely shut. The display also shows the
outline of the car with the door open. An acoustic signal is activated with the doors open and the car
moving. Close the doors properly.
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
The switching on of the symbol with engine on corresponds to an alternator failure. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The (white) symbol switches on when the speed limit (e.g. 110 km/h) set through the Setup Menu of the
display is exceeded (the inner value updates according to the set speed).
WARNING
29)Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the gearbox, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact
with hot engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.
30)If the symbol switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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Symbol What it means
DECAYED ENGINE OIL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Diesel versions: the symbol turns on and is displayed for 3 minute cycles and intervals of
5 seconds until the oil is changed. The symbol is displayed until the problem is solved.
Petrol versions: the symbol switches on and then is not displayed when the display cycle
is completed.
IMPORTANT After the first indication, each time the engine is started the symbol will
continue to switch on until the oil is changed, as described above.
If the symbol flashes, this does not mean that there is a fault on the vehicle, rather it simply
reports that it is now necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of the vehicle.
The deterioration of engine oil is accelerated by using the car for short drives, preventing
the engine from reaching operating temperature.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of engine oil level sensor failure.
WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (diesel versions)
The symbol switches on constantly when driving, along to indicate the presence of water
in the diesel filter.
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Symbol What it means
A/MAUTOMATIC/MANUAL DRIVING MODE (versions with Dualogic transmission)
Automatic driving mode (AUTO)
The letter “A” followed by the number of the speed engaged (e.g. “A1”) appears on the
display if AUTO mode (automatic driving mode) is selected.
Manual driving mode (MANUAL)
The letter “M” followed by the number of the speed engaged (e.g. “M1”) appears on the
display if MANUAL mode (manual driving mode) is selected.
WARNING
31)Decayed engine oil should be changed as soon as possible after the symbol appears and never more than 500 km after it first appears.
Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the warranty. When this symbol comes on, it does not
mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you do not need to top up the engine oil.
32)If the symbol flashes when driving, contact a Fiat Dealership.
33)The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation. If the
symbol is displayed contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to bleed the system. If the above indications come on immediately after
refuelling, water has probably been poured into the tank: switch the engine off immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
34)Vehicle travel speed should always be adapted to the traffic and weather conditions, and must always comply with traffic regulations. The
engine can be stopped even if the symbol is on: however, repeated interruptions of the regeneration process could cause premature
deterioration of the engine oil. For this reason it is always advisable to wait for the symbol to go off before turning off the engine, following the
instructions above. Do not complete the DPF regeneration process when the car is stopped.
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