2019 FIAT 500L Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING
16)If, when the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light does not switch on, switches on constantly or flashes while driving, contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. The exhaust emission levels may be checked by the traffic control authorities using the appropriate
equipment. Comply with the laws and regulations of the country where you are driving.
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Warning light What it means
amberDEACTIVATION OF CITY BRAKE CONTROL - "Collision Mitigation" SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when the City Brake Control - "Collision Mitigation" system is deactivated by
the driver or in the event of automatic deactivation following a temporary system failure. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
amberGLOW PLUG PREHEATING (Diesel versions)
This warning light switches on when the key is turned to MAR. It will switch off as soon as the heater plugs
have reached a preset temperature. The engine can be started as soon as the warning light switches off.
IMPORTANT In mild or high ambient temperature conditions, the warning light comes on for a very short
time only.
Glow plug preheating failure
The warning light will flash to indicate an anomaly in the glow plug preheating system. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
amberINDICATION OF AdBlue® (UREA) DIESEL EMISSIONS ADDITIVE LOW LEVEL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The AdBlue® (UREA) Diesel Emissions Additive low level warning light
lights up if the car has a low level
of AdBlue® (UREA).
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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Green warning lights
Warning light What it means
greenSIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS/FOLLOW ME HOME
The warning light switches on when the side lights or dipped headlights are turned on.
Follow me home: the light comes on when this device is active. The display shows the duration (in
seconds) set for the function.
greenFOG LIGHTS
The warning light comes on when the front fog lights are turned on.
greenLEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved downwards or, together
with the right direction indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
greenRIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved upwards or, together with
the left direction indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
greenAUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP (versions with Start&Stop system)
The warning light switches on when the engine is automatically stopped by the Start&Stop system.
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Blue warning lights
Warning light What it means
blueMAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main beam headlights are turned on.
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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.
17)
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.
19) 20)
amberENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of engine oil level sensor failure.
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