2019 FIAT 500L LIVING wheel

116)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. "Warning! For temporary
use only! 80km/h max! Replace with
standard wheel as soon as possible. Never
remove or cover the sticker on the
space-saver wheel. Never apply a wheel
cap on a space-saver wheel. The vehicle's
driving characteristics will be modified
with the space-saver wheel fitted. Avoid
violent acceleration and braking, abrupt
steering and fast cornering.
117)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. If you are on a
slope or uneven surface, place the wedge
provided under the wheel (see the
instructions on the next pages).118)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.
119)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 vehicle
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.120)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.
121)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.
122)Incorrectly fitting the wheel cap may
cause it to fall off when the car is in motion.
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.
123)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
51)Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the correct tightening
of the wheel stud bolts checked.
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“Fix&Go Automatic”
KIT
124) 125)52)2)
DESCRIPTION
The Fix&Go Automatic kit is located in
the luggage compartment, 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 luggage compartment
door, remove the load platform and
lift the covering carpet.
REPAIR 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;
Insert the cartridge A fig. 119
containing the sealant in the proper
compartment of the compressor B,
pressing it down hard. Remove the
adhesive speed label C and apply it in a
visible position;
wear the gloves;
remove the cap from the tyre valve
and connect and screw the transparent
tube of the sealing fluid D fig. 119
onto the valve. If a 250 ml cartridge is
present the housing of the transparent
tube is provided with removable ring
to facilitate extraction. Make sure that
the ON-OFF button F fig. 121 is in
the off position (button not pressed);
insert the electrical connector E fig.
120 in the 12 V current socket of the
car and start the engine;
operate the compressor by pressing
the ON-OFF button F fig. 121. When
the pressure shown in the "Wheels"
paragraph in the “Technical data”
chapter or on the specific label appears
on the pressure gauge G, stop the
compressor by pressing the ON-OFF
button again;
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IN AN EMERGENCY

FRONT UPPER LIGHT
CLUSTER
This contains the bulbs for the direction
indicators and dipped headlights.
The bulbs are arranged as follows fig.
125:
A: direction indicators
B: dipped beam headlights
DIRECTION INDICATORS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
remove cover A fig. 125;
turn bulb holder B fig. 126
anticlockwise, extract bulb C and
replace it;
refit the new bulb on the bulb holder,
making sure it is correctly locked;
refit the bulb holder in its housing
and turn it clockwise, until the locking
click is heard;
then refit the cover A fig. 125.DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
remove cover B fig. 125;
remove the connector and bulb
holder C fig. 127 unit, releasing it
outwards;
remove bulb D from connector E
and replace it;
refit the new bulb on the connector,
making sure it is correctly locked;
refit the connector and bulb holder C
unit in its housing;
then refit the cover B fig. 125.
FRONT LOWER LIGHT
CLUSTER
This contains the bulbs for the main
beams and side lights/daytime running
lights (DRL).
The bulbs are arranged as follows fig.
128:
C: main beam headlights
D: side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
steer the wheel completely inwards;
undo the screws A fig. 129 and
remove the flap B;
remove cover C fig. 128;
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remove the connector and bulb
holder D unit, releasing it outwards;
remove the bulb E from connector F
and replace it;
refit the new bulb on the connector,
making sure it is correctly locked;
refit the connector and bulb holder D
unit in its housing;
finally refit cover C.SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
(versions with LED lights)
For light replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Daytime running lights (DRL)
(versions with incandescent bulb)
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
steer the wheel completely inwards;
undo the screws A fig. 129 and
remove the flap B;
remove cover D fig. 128;
turn bulb holder E fig. 131
anticlockwise, extract bulb F from
connector G and replace it;
refit the new bulb on the connector,
making sure it is correctly locked;
refit the bulb holder unit E in its
housing and turn it clockwise, until the
locking click is heard;
finally refit cover D.
SIDE DIRECTION
INDICATORS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
adjust the lens A fig. 132 to
compress in the internal catch B fig.
133, then pull the cluster outwards;
turn the bulb holder C anticlockwise,
extract bulb D and replace it;
refit the bulb holder C in the lens A
fig. 132and turn it clockwise;
refit the cluster making sure that the
internal catch B fig. 133 clips into
position.
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FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
steer the wheel completely inwards;
undo the screws A fig. 134 and
remove the flap B;
release the clip C fig. 135 and
disconnect the electrical connector D;
turn and remove the bulb holder E;
release the bulb and replace it;
refit the new lamp and carry out the
procedure described previously in
reverse.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights, brake lights and direction
indicators.
To replace the bulbs, proceed as
follows:
take the Allen key A fig. 136
provided;
operate tab B fig. 137 and remove
protective cover C (located in the side
area of the luggage compartment);
use Allen key A to unscrew fixing
devices D fig. 138 of the rear light
cluster;
extract the light cluster by removing
it with both hands in the direction
indicated by the arrows fig. 139;
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disconnect the other end of the
cable used for negative (–) from the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery;
disconnect the end of the cable
used for positive (+) from the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;
disconnect one end of the cable
used for positive (+) from the positive
terminal (+) of the car with flat battery.
If it is often necessary to perform a
jump starting, have the car battery and
the recharging system checked by a
Fiat Dealership.
BUMP STARTING
Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing
or coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
servo and electric power steering are
not active until the engine is started. A
much greater effort will therefore be
required to use the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.IMPORTANT Any accessories (e.g.
mobile phones, etc.) connected to the
vehicle power sockets draw current
even if they are not used. These
devices, if left connected too much time
with engine off, may cause the battery
to drain with following reduction of
its life and/or failure to start the engine.
WARNING
136)Do not get too close to the radiator
cooling fan: the electric fan may start;
danger of injury. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
137)Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,
watches, bracelets), that might cause an
accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.
138)The batteries contain acid that can
burn skin or eyes. Batteries produce
hydrogen, which is easily flammable and
explosive. Thus keep away flames or
devices which may cause sparks.
139)This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.
WARNING
56)Do not connect the cable to the
negative terminal (–) of the flat battery. The
following spark could lead to battery
explosion and cause serious harm. Only
use the specific earth point; do not use any
other exposed metallic part.
57)Never use a fast battery-charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.
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Versions with Dualogic
transmission
Make sure that the transmission is in
neutral (N) (checking that the car moves
when pushed) and proceed in the
same way as for towing a normal car
with a manual transmission. If the
gearbox cannot be put in neutral, do
not tow the car and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
141)Before towing, turn the ignition key to
MAR-ON and then to STOP without
removing it. The steering column
will automatically lock when the key is
removed and the wheels cannot be
steered.
142)Before tightening the ring clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure
that the ring is fully screwed into the
housing before towing the car.
143)Whilst towing, remember that the
assistance of the brake servo and the
electric power steering is not available,
therefore greater force needs to be exerted
on the brake pedal and more effort is
required on the steering wheel. Do not use
flexible cables when towing and avoid
jerky movements. Make sure not to
damage parts in contact with the car while
towing. When towing the vehicle, you
must comply with all specific traffic
regulations, both in terms of the towing
device and behaviour on the road. Do not
start the engine while towing the vehicle.144)The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
The car may be towed for short distances
when a dedicated device is used in
compliance with the Highway Code (rigid
bar), and in order to move the vehicle
on the road in preparation for towing or
transport via a tow truck (on Cross versions
do NOT use the rear tow hook for
transport on a tow truck: use the front tow
hook). Tow hooks MUST NOT be used
to tow vehicles off the road or where there
are obstacles (e.g. snow, mud, etc.) and/or
for towing operations using cables or
other non-rigid devices, or if there are
obstructions preventing the car from
moving forward normally with the
transmission in neutral. In compliance with
the above conditions, towing must take
place with the two vehicles (one towing,
the other towed) aligned as much as
possible along the same centre line, to
prevent excessive lateral forces on the
towing devices.
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SERVICING AND CARE
Correct servicing permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limiting
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............149
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...............159
BATTERY RECHARGING ................164
WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
WIPERS ..........................................165
LIFTING THE CAR...........................167
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................168
BODYWORK ...................................168
148
SERVICING AND CARE