2019 FIAT 500L traction control

The system is automatically activated in
the following conditions:
uphill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and
transmission in neutral or gear other
than reverse engaged;
downhill: car stationary on a road
with a gradient of more than 5%,
engine running, brake pressed and
reverse gear engaged.
ASR (AntiSlip
Regulation) SYSTEM
The system automatically operates in
the event of slipping, loss of grip on wet
roads (aquaplaning) and acceleration
on slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc. on
one or more drive wheels.
Engagement/disengagement of the
system
The system switches on automatically
each time the engine is started. The
ASR can be turned off and then turned
back on again whilst driving by pressing
the button located in the dashboard
fig. 56.
When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn
the ASR off: in fact, in these conditions,
the driving wheels skidding when
moving off gives you better traction.DST (Dynamic Steering
Torque or steering
corrector) system
54)
The DST (steering corrector) system
function uses the integration of the ESC
system with the electric power steering
to increase the safety level of the whole
car. In critical situations (e.g.
understeering, oversteering, braking
with different grip conditions), through
the DST function the ESC system
controls the steering to implement an
additional torque contribution on the
steering wheel, to suggest the most
correct manoeuvre to be performed to
the driver.ERM (Electronic Rollover
Mitigation) SYSTEM
55)
The system monitors the tendency of
the wheels to rise from the ground if the
driver performs extreme manoeuvres
like quick steering to avoid an obstacle,
especially in poor road conditions.
If these conditions occur, the system
intervenes on the brakes and engine
power to reduce the possibility that the
wheels are raised from the ground. It
is not possible to avoid tendency to roll
over if the phenomenon is due to
reasons such as driving on high side
gradients, collision with objects or other
vehicles.
WARNING
36)When the ABS intervenes and you feel
the brake pedal pulsating, do not reduce
the pressure, but hold it down firmly and
confidently; in doing so you will brake
in the shortest distance possible,
depending on the current road conditions.
37)For maximum efficiency of the braking
system, a bedding-in period of about
500 km is needed: during this period it is
better to avoid sharp, repeated and
prolonged braking.
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SAFETY

If the Cruise Control function was
previously activate, press button A
twice. The first pressing with switch off
the previously activated function and
the second will activate the Speed
Limiter.
ACTIVATING/
DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
Activating the device
The device can be activated in two
ways:
by pressing the RES button;
by pressing and releasing the
SET+/SET – buttons
If the device is activated by means of
the RES button, if the set speed is
lower than the car speed, an acoustic
and visual warning is activated, while
the sped is limited after approximately
20 seconds.
The device is activated by means of the
SET+/SET – buttons only if the car
speed is comprised between 30 and
130 km/h. In this case, the device
is activated at the current speed.
Device deactivation: press the CANC
button.
The activation of the device is indicated
by the
green symbol on the display.
In case of deactivation, instead, the
symbol appears white.Device reactivation: press the RES
button.
DISENGAGEMENT OF
THE DEVICE
To deactivate the device press button A
fig. 94.
Device automatic deactivation: the
device deactivates automatically in
the event of fault in the system. Go to a
Fiat Dealership if the problem persists.
IMPORTANT Activating the Cruise
Control will deactivate the Speed
Limiter.
MODE SELECTOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
By turning the ring on the knob located
on the central tunnel, in front of the
gear lever (see figure), the device can
be used to select three different car
response modes to be selected
according to driving style and road
conditions:
ring in position A: “NORMAL”
mode
ring in position B: “TRACTION +”
mode
ring in position C: “GRAVITY
CONTROL” mode
The selected driving mode is indicated
by the LED located near the selection
and an indication on the display.
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IMPORTANT In “Traction +” mode, the
Start&Stop system is temporarily
deactivated (LED on the Start&Stop
system button on). To reactivate the
Start&Stop system with “Traction +”
mode on, press the Start&Stop button
located on the dashboard. The
Start&Stop system will be activated
again when “Traction +” mode is
deactivated.
IMPORTANT The City Brake Control -
“Collision Mitigation” system is
temporarily deactivated when “Traction
+” mode is deactivated. Temporary
deactivation of the system is indicated
by the warning light
on the
instrument panel (together with a
message on the display). The City
Brake Control - “Collision Mitigation”
system will be activated again when
“Traction +” mode is deactivated.
“GRAVITY CONTROL” FUNCTION
This driving function aims at maintaining
a constant speed when driving
downhill on a steel gradient. Noise and
vibrations from the wheel sides (brakes)
are normal when the function is active.IMPORTANT The function can only be
selected with “Traction +” mode active,
engine running, handbrake released
and driver side door correctly closed.
Activation
To activate the function, go to a speed
slower than 25 km/h.
After reaching the desired speed,
release the accelerator and brake
pedals completely. If you want to
increase/decrease the speed, press the
accelerator and brake pedals again.
Activation
Turn the ring rightwards (position C fig.
95) and hold in this position for half a
second and in all cases until the
corresponding LED lights up and the
“Gravity Control” mode activation
indicator appears on the display fig. 98.
Once released, the ring-nut returns to
the central position. The “Gravity
Control” is ready to work when the
“Gravity Control” function is selected.
Turning off
To deactivate “Gravity Control” mode,
turn the ring leftwards and hold this
position for half a second.In this case, the LED related to
“Traction +” mode will light up and the
indication that “Gravity Control” function
has been deactivated will appear on
the display.
The “Gravity Control” function is always
deactivated when the engine is started.
IMPORTANT NOTES
IMPORTANT DO NOT USE THE
DEVICE WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN
NEUTRAL.
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WHEELS AND TYRES
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT
THE ROTATION OF THE
TYRES
162)66) 67) 68) 69)
The front and rear tyres are subject to
different loads and stress due to
steering, manoeuvres and braking. For
this reason they are subject to uneven
wear.
To resolve this problem, tyres should be
rotated at the appropriate time. This
operation is recommended for tyres
with a deep tread pattern, suitable both
for on-road and off-road driving.
Tyre rotation contributes to the
preservation of the grip and traction
performance on wet, muddy or snowy
roads, guaranteeing optimal driveability
of the car.
In the case of irregular wear of the
tyres, the reason must be identified and
corrected before rotating them.
WARNING
162)Do not cross switch the tyres if they
are "unidirectional" type. In this case,
always take care not to fit the tyres with a
direction of rotation that is opposite to that
indicated: you would risk losing grip and
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
66)The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
67)If tyre pressure is too low, the tyre may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result.
68)Do not switch tyres from the right­hand
side of the vehicle to the left­hand side,
and vice versa.
69)Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
BODYWORK
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
70)6)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Versions with matt paint
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the car may have
an exclusive opaque paint on the roof,
which requires special care to keep it
in good condition.
71)
Washing the car
To correctly wash the car, follow these
instructions:
if the vehicle is washed remove the
aerial from the roof;
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Build up of water could
cause damage to the car in the long
term;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
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SERVICING AND CARE

-Size child restraint systems........89
..................171
Ignition device.......................14
Important information and
recommendations...............233
Interior lights........................27
ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation).......................87
iTPMS..............................75
Jack..............................123
Jump starting......................144
Key with remote control.............12
Keys................................12
Lane Change.......................26
Lifting the car
Luggage compartment..............37
Luggage compartment fusebox.....141
Main beam headlights
(activation)........................26
Main beam headlights
(bulb replacement)...............133
Manual climate control system.......22
Manual transmission...............105
Mechanical key......................12
Mode Selector (device).............111
Mopar Connect....................231
Nozzles (windscreen / rear
window washer).................166
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)....................137
Occupant protection systems.......78
Official type approvals..............232
Parking sensors...................114
Passenger front airbag...............96
Performance (top speed)...........183
Periodic checks
(scheduled servicing).............149
Pre-tensioners......................80
Prescriptions for handling the car
at the end of its life..............199
Rain sensor........................29
Rear Backup camera...............116
Rear seats..........................16
Rear view mirrors....................19
Rear window wiper / washer.........29
Rear window wiper blade
(replacement)....................166
Refuelling..........................193
Refuelling the vehicle...............118
Rims and tyres provided............175
Safe Lock (device)..................13
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)............80
Scheduled Servicing...............149
Seat belts...........................78
Seats...............................15
Service schedule...................150
Setup menu.........................44
Side bag...........................99
Side bags...........................99Side direction indicators
(bulb replacement)...............134
Side lights / dipped beam
headlights (activation).............25
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL) (bulb replacement).........134
Snow chains.......................175
Speed Limiter......................110
Start&Stop (system)................108
Starting the engine.................103
Steering lock........................14
Steering wheel......................19
Supplementary Restraint System
(SRS) - Airbag....................95
Third brake light
(light replacement)...............137
Third-row rear seats.................16
Tips, controls and general
information......................201
Towing the vehicle..................146
Towing trailers.....................117
Traction + system..................112
Trip Computer.......................45
Tyre inflation pressure..............178
Uconnect™ 5" LIVE...............203
Uconnect™ 7" HD LIVE /
Uconnect™ 7" HD Nav LIVE.....215
Use of the Owner Handbook..........4
Warning lights and messages.......46
Weights...........................186
INDEX
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Identification data
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