2018 FIAT 500L warning lights

EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The external lights can only be
switched on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
20) 21)
With the ignition key at MAR and ring
nut A fig. 27 turned toOthe daytime
running lights are activated
automatically; the other lights and
interior lighting remain off.SIDE LIGHTS / DIPPED
BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
turn ring nut A to
. If dipped beam
headlights are activated, the daytime
running lights switch off and the side
lights and dipped headlights switch on.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
When the ignition key is turned to
STOP or removed and the ring nut A is
turned fromOto
, all the side
lights and the number plate lights come
on. The
warning light switches
on in the instrument panel.
If the side lights are left on and the
driver side door is opened, a buzzer
sounds and the display shows a
message warning the driver that the car
is being left with the lights on. The
buzzer stops when the driver side door
is closed.
FOG LIGHTS / REAR FOG
LIGHT
The fog lights can be switched on at
any time.
If the fog lights are turned on with the
ring nut onO, the DRL (where provided)
will switch off and the front and rear
side lights will switch on.If the fog lights are turned on with the
ring nut on
and the dusk sensor
detecting daytime light conditions, the
DRL (where provided) will switch off and
the front and rear side lights will switch
on.
To turn on the front/rear fog lights,
press button fig. 28 as follows:
First pressing: front fog lights on;
second pressing: rear fog lights
and front fog lights (already activated by
first pressing) on;
third pressing: front/rear fog lights
off.
With front fog lights on, the
warning
light on the instrument panel will come
on at the same time. With rear fog lights
on, the
warning light on the
instrument panel will come on at the
same time.
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If the front and rear fog lights are on
when the engine is stopped, they will
switch off. When the engine is
restarted, the fog lights will remain off
until switched on again by pressing the
button.
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING
CONTROL (AUTOLIGHT)
(dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an infrared LED sensor located
on the windscreen, which detects
variations in outside light levels.
Activation: turn ring nut A fig. 27 to
.
With dusk sensor active, with daytime
running lights (DRL) on, it is not
possible to keep the main beam
headlights on constantly; only flashing
is permitted. In these conditions, the
main beam headlights can be turned on
by turning the ring nut to
and
pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard; otherwise, wait until the
dusk sensor indicates a low light level
(dipped beam headlights on).
On automatic sensor controlled
deactivation, the dipped beam
headlights are deactivated first,
followed by the side lights a few
seconds later.IMPORTANT The sensor cannot detect
the presence of fog. These lights must
therefore be switched on manually in
these circumstances.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With ring nut in position
, push the
stalk forward toward the dashboard
(stable position) to turn on the lights.
The
warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.
The lights are switched off by pulling
the stalk towards the steering wheel.
FLASHING
Pull the left stalk fig. 29 toward yourself,
to the stable position; the stalk goes
back to the central stable position when
it is released. With main beam
headlights on, the
warning light on
the instrument panel will come on at
the same time.DIRECTION INDICATORS
Place the lever in the (stable) position:
upwards:right-hand direction indicator
activation/downwards:left-hand
direction indicator activation.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel.
The direction indicators switch off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected
will flash five times and then switch
off automatically.
“Cornering lights”
When the dipped beam headlights are
on and the speed is below 40 km/h,
if the steering wheel rotation angle
is large or the direction indicators are
on, a light (incorporated in the fog light)
will come on on the relevant side to
improve visibility at night time.
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COURTESY LIGHTS
The function can be enabled and its
times set use the "Settings" Menu
of theUconnect™system. When the
doors are unlocked, the side lights
and puddle lights come on for the time
set in the menu.
Once any door is opened, the lights
remain on for a further 180 seconds, or
for a further 10 seconds after the door
is closed.
“FOLLOW ME HOME”
DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car
to be lit for a set time.
Activation
With the key turned to STOP or
removed, pull the left-hand stalk
towards the steering wheel within 2
minutes from when the engine is turned
off. Each time the stalk is operated,
the lights stay on for an extra 30
seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds. When this time is up the lights
automatically switch off.Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light
on the instrument
panel switches on. The display shows a
message and the time set for the
function. The
warning light comes
on when the stalk is first operated
and stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
WARNING
20)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam headlights
for driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day; where it is not compulsory,
the use of daytime running lights is
permitted.
21)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
Highway Code of the country in which you
are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Switch A fig. 30 is used to switch on/off
the roof light bulbs.
Switch A positions:
central position: lights C and E
switch on/off when the doors are
opened/closed;
pressed to the left (position OFF):
lights C and E are always switched off;
pressed to the right (position):
lights C and D are always switched on.
The lights switch on/off progressively,
controlled by a timer, when the driver
enters and exits the car.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the handbook gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.DASHBOARD AND INSTRUMENT
PANEL ............................................ 45
DISPLAY ......................................... 47
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 50
-Red warning lights............................ 50
-Amber warning lights........................ 55
-Green warning lights........................ 60
-Blue warning lights........................... 60
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DASHBOARD AND INSTRUMENT PANEL
The instrument background colour and type may vary according to the versions.
A. Speedometer / B. Digital fuel level gauge / C. Display / D. Digital engine coolant thermometer / E. Tachometer
The warning lights on the instrument panel may change according to the version/trim level (e.g. LPG, Natural Power, Dualogic
gearbox, etc.) of the vehicle. The
warning light is present on Diesel versions only. On Diesel versions, the maximum engine
speed (red range on the rev counter) corresponds to 7000 rpm.
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RIGHT-HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
A. Speedometer / B. Digital fuel level gauge / C. Display / D. Digital engine coolant thermometer / E. Tachometer
The warning lights on the instrument panel may change according to the version/trim level (e.g. LPG, Natural Power, Dualogic
gearbox, etc.) of the vehicle. The
warning light is present on Diesel versions only. On Diesel versions, the maximum engine
speed (red range on the rev counter) corresponds to 7000 rpm.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT The warning light switches on together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal on the instrument panel,
when applicable. These indications are concise and precautionary and, as such, must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
an alternative to the information contained in this Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. In
the event of a failure indication, always refer to the contents of this chapter.
IMPORTANT The failure indicators which are shown on the display are divided into two categories: very serious and less
serious failures. Very serious failures are indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning “cycle”. Less serious failures are
indicated by a limited "warning" cycle. The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning
light will stay on until the cause of the failure is eliminated.
WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL
Red warning lights
Warning light What it means
LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to a leak in the circuit. On some versions a message and a symbol are shown on the display.
Restore the brake fluid level, then check that the warning light has switched off. If the warning light stays
on, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Handbrake applied
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on when the handbrake is engaged. On certain
versions, if the car is moving the buzzer will also sound. Release the handbrake, then check that the
warning light has switched off. If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on when the vehicle is in motion, check that the handbrake is not
engaged.
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Warning light What it means
EBD FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red) and(amber) warning lights with the engine on
indicates either a failure of the EBD system or that the system is not available. In this case, the rear wheels
may suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply. On certain versions a dedicated
message is displayed.
Drive very carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system inspected immediately.
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