2019 FIAT 500L engine

SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ON THE DISPLAY
Symbol What it means
redDUALOGIC 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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redAIR BAG 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.
redLOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
18)
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.
redBONNET 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
redTAILGATE NOT PROPERLY SHUT
The symbol switches on when the tailgate is not properly shut. Close the tailgate correctly.
redDOOR 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.
redALTERNATOR FAILURE
The switching on of the symbol with engine on corresponds to an alternator failure. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
whiteSPEED 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
17)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.
18)If the symbol switches on while driving, stop the engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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Symbol What it means
amberFIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure of the Fiat CODE system. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
amberPOSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The symbol turns on when the outside temperature falls to or below 3°C. In the event of
outside temperature sensor failure, the digits that indicate the value are replaced by
dashes.
amberFUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel level sensor failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
amberFUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off system intervention.
For the fuel cut-off system reactivation procedure, refer to the description in the “Fuel
cut-off system” section in the “In an emergency” chapter. If it is still not possible to restore
the fuel supply, contact a Fiat Dealership.
amberFUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off system failure. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
amberDUALOGIC TRANSMISSION CLUTCH OVERHEATING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol switches on in the case of Dualogic transmission clutch overheating, after a
particularly demanding use. In this situation, limit setting off and gear shifts or, if necessary,
park (turning off the engine) until conditions are optimal.
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Symbol What it means
amberCity Brake Control - "Collision Mitigation" SYSTEM TRIGGERED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol switches on if the City Brake Control - "Collision Mitigation" system is
triggered.
amberCITY BRAKE CONTROL - "Collision Mitigation" SYSTEM FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol switches on to indicate a temporary or permanent failure of the City Brake
Control - "Collision Mitigation" system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
amberENGINE OIL DETERIORATED
(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 vehicle for short drives,
preventing the engine from reaching operating temperature.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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amberENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of engine oil level sensor failure.
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Symbol What it means
amberWATER IN DIESEL FILTER (Diesel versions)
The symbol switches on constantly when driving, along to indicate the presence of water
in the diesel filter.21)
amberDPF CLEANING (particulate trap) in progress (diesel versions with DPF only)
The symbol switches on constantly to indicate that the DPF system needs to eliminate the
trapped pollutants (particulate) through the regeneration process.
The symbol does not switch on during every DPF regeneration, but only when driving
conditions require that the driver is notified. To turn off the symbol, keep the vehicle in
motion until the regeneration process is over. The process normally takes about 15
minutes. Optimal conditions for completing the process are achieved by travelling at 60
km/h with engine speed above 2000 rpm.
When this symbol switches on, it does not indicate a defect of the car and thus it should
not be taken to a workshop.
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amberEXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure on the following lights: daytime running lights
(DRLs); parking lights; side lights; direction indicators; rear fog light; reversing light; number
plate lights; stop lights.
The failure may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or an interruption of
the electrical connection.
amberDUSK SENSOR FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the dusk sensor. Contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
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Symbol What it means
amberRAIN SENSOR FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the rain sensor. Contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
amberSTART&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the Start&Stop system. The display will show
a dedicated message. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
amberSTART&STOP SYSTEM/PRESS CLUTCH
The symbol lights up to alert the driver to press the clutch pedal in order to start the
engine. The display will show a dedicated message, with an audible alert in some
conditions.
amberSPEED LIMITER FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the Speed Limiter device. If the problem
persists, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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Symbol What it means
amberSCHEDULED SERVICING (SERVICE)
The "Service Schedule" includes car maintenance at fixed intervals (refer to the
"Maintenance and care" chapter). When the next scheduled service deadline is
approaching, the symbol will be displayed, followed by the number of kilometres/miles or
days (where provided) left, when the ignition device is turned to MAR.
This is displayed automatically, with ignition device at MAR, 2000 km before servicing or,
where provided, 30 days before servicing. It is also displayed each time the ignition device
is turned to MAR or, for some versions, every 200 km. Below this threshold servicing
indications are more frequent. The display will be in km or miles according to the unit of
measurement set.
Go to a Fiat Dealership, where the "Service Schedule" operations will be performed and
the message will be reset.
amberCLUTCH PEDAL
The symbol lights up to alert the driver to press the clutch pedal in order to start the
engine.
whiteENABLING CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This white symbol lights up when the Cruise Control is enabled. On some versions, a
specific message is shown on the display.
greenADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This green symbol lights up when the Cruise Control is activated. On some versions, a
specific message is shown on the display.
whiteENABLING THE SPEED LIMITER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This white symbol lights up when the Speed limiter is enabled. On some versions, a
specific message is shown on the display.
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Symbol What it means
INDICATION OF AdBlue® (UREA) DIESEL EMISSIONS ADDITIVE LOW LEVEL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The AdBlue® (UREA) Diesel Emissions Additive low level symbol
lights when the
AdBlue® (UREA) level is low. A warning and a message indicating the need to top up
AdBlue® (UREA) also appear on the display.
The symbol
stays on until the tank is topped up with at least 5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA).
If you do not top up, a specific message will appear on the instrument panel display
whenever a certain threshold is reached until it will no longer be possible to start the
engine.
A message will appear permanently on the instrument panel and an acoustic tone will be
heard when there is about 200 km of range left.
A specific message will appear on the instrument panel display when there are 0 km of
range left. It will no longer be possible to restart the engine after it has been stopped. It will
be possible to restart the engine after pouring at least 5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA) in the
tank.
Top up the AdBlue® (UREA) tank as soon as possible with at least 5 litres of AdBlue®
(UREA). If topping up is done with remaining range of AdBlue® (UREA) in the tank equal to
zero, you may need to wait 2 minutes before starting the engine.
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