2019 FIAT 500L key battery

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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification
EN228. Do not use petrol containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as
damage fundamental components of the supply system.
Diesel engines: refuel only with Diesel fuel motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the vehicle" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Version with manual transmission (petrol engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress
the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Versions with manual transmission (Diesel engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral, fully
depress the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
warning light to switch off.
Turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Versions with Dualogic transmission: make sure that the handbrake is engaged. Then depress the brake pedal, turn the ignition key to
AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.

To restore the starting condition of the
door locks (only if battery charge
restored) press the
button on the
remote control or the
button on the
dashboard or introduce the metal insert
of the ignition key in the driver's side
front door pawl and pull the door inner
handle.
INITIALISING THE DOOR
OPENING / CLOSING
MECHANISM
If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door
opening/closing mechanism must be
initialised as follows:
close all the doors;
press thebutton on the remote
control or the button on the dashboard;
press thebutton on the remote
control or the button on the dashboard.
WARNING
24)Always use this device when carrying
children. After engaging the child lock
on both rear doors, check for effective
engagement by trying to open a door with
the internal handle.
WARNING
12)If the child lock was engaged and the
previously described locking procedure
carried out, operating the internal opening
handle will not open the door: in this case,
to open the door, the outside handle
must be used. The door central locking/
unlocking button
is not disabled by the
engagement of the emergency lock.
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
25)
OPERATION
These operate when the ignition key is
turned to MAR-ON and for about 3
minutes after the ignition key is turned
to STOP or removed unless one of
the front doors is opened.
DRIVE SIDE FRONT
DOOR CONTROLS
Versions with 4 electric windows
The buttons are located on the door
panel trim fig. 40.
All windows can be controlled from the
driver side door panel.
A: front left window opening/
closing. "Automatic continuous"
operation during window opening/
closing and anti-pinch system
activated.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR

LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
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The luggage compartment unlocking is
electrically operated and is deactivated
when the car is in motion.
OPENING
27)
When unlocked, the luggage
compartment can be opened from
outside the car using the electric
opening handle A fig. 44 located under
the handle until the unlocking click is
heard or by pressing the
button
on the remote control.Emergency opening from the inside
Proceed as follows:
remove the rear head restraints and
fully fold the seats;
take the screwdriver provided from
the tool box or the Fix&Go Automatic
container, depending on the version;
use the screwdriver to remove
the yellow tab A fig. 45;
then insert the screwdriver in
housing B fig. 46 in order to activate
the luggage compartment release tab.
CLOSING
Take hold of the handle on the inside of
the tailgate and lower it, pressing next
to the lock until it clicks.IMPORTANT Before closing the
luggage compartment make sure that
you have the keys, since the luggage
compartment is automatically locked.
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
INITIALISATION
IMPORTANT If the battery is
disconnected or the protection fuse
blows, the luggage compartment
opening/closing mechanism must be
reinitialised as follows:
close all the doors and the luggage
compartment;
press thebutton on the remote
control;
press thebutton on the remote
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Warning light What it means
red“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM
During engine start: when the key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on, but it should switch
off after a few seconds. If the warning light stays on, turn the ignition key to STOP and start the engine
again. If the warning light stays on, the effort to operate the steering wheel could be increased; steering is,
however, possible. In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
While driving: if the warning light switches on while driving you may not have steering assistance.
Although it will still be possible to steer the vehicle, the effort needed to operate the steering wheel could
be increased: contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT In some circumstances, factors independent of the electric power steering could cause the
warning light on the instrument panel to switch on. In this case, stop the car immediately (should it be in
motion), stop the engine for about 20 seconds and then restart the engine. If the warning light (or, on some
versions, a message and a symbol on the display) remains on constantly, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT After the battery is disconnected, the steering must be initialised. The warning light switches
on to indicate this. To carry out this procedure, turn the steering wheel all the way from one end to the
other or simply drive in a straight line for about a hundred metres.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

WARNING
38)The flashing of the warning lightfor
60 seconds after starting or during
prolonged cranking of the engine indicates
a fault with the glow plug heating system.
You can use the vehicle as usual if the
engine starts but you should contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
39)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long distances at maximum
rpm, excessively intense braking, etc.)
when it is first used.
40)When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR-ON to prevent
useless current absorption from draining
the battery.
41)Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill. This could cause fuel to
flow into the catalytic converter and
damage it beyond repair.
42)A quick burst on the accelerator before
stopping the engine serves no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially
damaging to turbocharged engines.
WHEN PARKED
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car.
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
engage a gear (1stgear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
On versions with Dualogic gearbox, 1
st
gear or reverse must be engaged
with the foot on the brake pedal and, if
on a slope, the handbrake must be
operated in order to park safely.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (on versions
equipped with Dualogic transmission,
this is indicated by the letter N on
the display).
HANDBRAKE
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The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.
Handbrake engagement
Pull lever A fig. 87 upwards until the car
is secured. Four or five clicks are
generally enough when the car is on
level ground while ten or eleven may be
required if the car is on a steep slope
and laden: if it is not so, contact a
Fiat Dealership to have it adjusted.
Handbrake disengagement
Slightly raise lever A and hold button B
pressed, checking that the
warning
light switches off in the instrument
panel.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

Any electric brake (or electric winch,
etc.) should be supplied directly by the
battery through a cable with a section
of at least 2.5 mm
2.
In addition to the electrical branches,
the car electrical system can only
be connected to the supply cable for an
electric brake and to the cable for an
internal light for the trailer, not
exceeding 15 W. For connections, use
the preset control unit with a battery
cable with section not less than 2.5
mm
2.
IMPORTANT The use of auxiliary loads
other than external lights (electric brake,
winch, etc.) must take place with
engine running.
IMPORTANT To install a tow hook
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
109)The ABS with which the car is
equipped will not control the braking
system of the trailer. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
110)Never modify the braking system of
the vehicle to control the trailer brake. The
trailer braking system must be fully
independent of the vehicle’s hydraulic
system.
111)After fitting, screw holes must be
sealed to prevent a exhaust gas inlet.
REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
112) 113) 114)49)
Before refuelling, make sure that the
fuel type is correct. During refuelling
procedure, switch off the engine,
engage handbrake, rotate the ignition
key to STOP and do not smoke.
PETROL ENGINES
Only use unleaded petrol with a number
of octanes (R.O.N.) not lower than 95
(EN228 specification).
DIESEL ENGINES
Only use Diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 specification).
When using or parking the car for a
long time in the mountains or cold
areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available Diesel. In this case, it is
also advisable to keep the tank over
50% full.
REFUELLING
PROCEDURE
Diesel and petrol versions
Proceed as follows:
open the flap A fig. 104 pulling
outwards, insert the nozzle in the filler
and refuel;
after refuelling, before removing the
dispenser, wait for at least 10 seconds
in order for the fuel to flow inside the
tank;
then remove the dispenser from the
filler and close flap A.
The refuelling procedure described
above is illustrated on the label B fig.
104 located inside the fuel flap. The
label also indicates the fuel type
(UNLEADED FUEL=petrol,
DIESEL=diesel fuel).
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STARTING AND DRIVING

JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, a jump starting can
be performed using the battery and
the cables of another car, or using an
auxiliary battery. In all cases, the battery
used must have a capacity equal to or
a little higher than the flat one.
IMPORTANT NOTES
When a booster battery is used, comply
with the utilisation and precaution
instructions specified by the producer.
Do not use the booster battery or
any other source of external supply with
a voltage above 12 V: the battery, the
starter, the alternator and the electrical
system of the vehicle could be
damaged.
Do not attempt jump starting if the
battery is frozen. The battery could
break and explode!
JUMP STARTING
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IMPORTANT The positive terminal (+) of
the battery is shielded by a protective
cover. Lift the cover to access the
positive terminal.
Proceed as follows:
engage the handbrake, move the
Dualogic gear lever to N (Neutral) or, for
versions with manual gearbox, to
neutral and bring the ignition key to
STOP.
switch off all the other electrical
devices in the car;
if another vehicle is ready for jump
starting, park the vehicle within the
reach of the cables to be used for
starting, operate the handbrake and
make sure that the ignition is
deactivated.
IMPORTANT Avoid contact between
the two vehicles since this could cause
a connection to earth and may result
in serious injury to any people nearby.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two
batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another
car, prevent accidental contact
between metallic parts of the two cars.
JUMP STARTING
IMPORTANT If the procedure below is
carried out incorrectly, it can cause
severe injury to people or damage the
recharging system of one or both
vehicles. Carefully follow the
instructions given below.Cable connection
Proceed as follows to carry out a jump
starting:
connect one end of the cable used
for positive (+) to the positive terminal
(+) of the car with flat battery;
connect the other end of the cable
used for positive (+) to the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;
connect one end of the cable used
for negative (–) to the negative terminal
(–) of the auxiliary battery;
connect the other end of the cable
used for negative (–) to an engine earth
(the visible metal part of the car engine
with flat battery) far from the battery
and the fuel injection system;
start the vehicle engine with the
auxiliary battery, let it run for a few
minutes at idling. Start the engine of the
vehicle with flat battery.
Cable disconnection
Once the engine has been started,
remove the cables proceeding as
follows:
disconnect the end of the cable
used for negative (–) from the engine
earth of the car with flat battery;
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FUEL CUT-OFF
SYSTEM
140)
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
the interruption of the fuel supply
with the engine consequently cutting
out;
the automatic unlocking of the
doors;
turning on the lights inside the car;
the switching on of the hazard
warning lights.
The intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the
display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for
fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the
tank area. After an impact, turn the
ignition key to STOP to prevent the
battery from running down.
Reset procedure
To restore correct operation of the
system, carry out the following Reset
procedure (the procedure must be
completed in less than 1 minute):
turn the ignition key to the MAR
position;
activate the right direction indicator
and then stop it;
activate the left direction indicator
and then stop it;
activate the right direction indicator
and then stop it;
activate the left direction indicator
and then stop it;
turn the ignition key to the STOP
position and then to MAR.
WARNING
140)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do
not reactivate the system to avoid the risk
of fire.
TOWING THE
VEHICLE
ATTACHING THE TOW
RING
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The tow rings, which are supplied with
the car, are housed in the tool box,
under the carpet in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT The shorter tow ring is for
use on the front of the car and the
longer one on the rear.
500L WAGON versions
NOTE 500L WAGON versions have
only one tow ring, which can be used
on either the front or the rear bumper.
Front
Manually remove cap A fig. 157,
pressing in the lower part. Take tow ring
B from its housing in the tool support
and screw it completely onto the
threaded pin.
Rear
Manually remove cap A fig. 158 or fig.
159 (500L WAGON versions) by
pressing at the bottom. Take tow ring B
from its housing in the tool support
and screw it completely onto the
threaded pin.
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