tow FIAT 500L 2019 Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING
1)Button B fig. 4should only be pressed
when the key is away from the body, in
particular from the eyes and from objects
that can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Do not
leave the key unattended to avoid the
button being accidentally pressed while it
is being handled, e.g. by a child.
2)Once the safe lock system is engaged, it
is impossible to open the doors from
inside the car. Therefore, before getting out
of the car check that there is no-one left
on board.
WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
WARNING
1)Used batteries should be disposed of,
as specified by law, in the special
containers, otherwise take them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
IGNITION DEVICE
3) 4) 5) 6)
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 6:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. central
door locking system, etc.) can operate;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key
to be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
STEERING LOCK
Engagement: when at STOP, remove
the key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.Disengagement:move the steering
wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
WARNING
3)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
4)Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage 1
stgear if the car is parked uphill or
reverse if the car is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
5)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft device) that
could badly affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.
6)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to
turn it. This holds true for cars being towed
as well.
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IMPORTANT Do not place objects
heavier than 3 kg on the supporting
surface: for safety reasons the
supporting surface is detached from its
housing when subject to higher loads.
The back of the front passenger seat
carries a sign fig. 11 which warns
the rear passengers NOT to travel with
the seat back folded down.REAR SEATS
Longitudinal adjustment
Raise lever A fig. 12, gripping it in the
central area and push the seat forwards
or backwards.
Backrest angle adjustment
Raise lever B fig. 13 and adjust, using
your torso to move the backrest into
position.THIRD-ROW REAR SEATS
(500L WAGON versions)
11) 12)
Some versions feature two "fold-away"
seats behind the rear seats (see fig.
14). These seats stow away to provide
a larger luggage compartment.
Access to the third row of rear
seats
Proceed as follows:
completely lower the head restraints
of the second row rear seat and move
the seat belts to the side, making
sure that they are correctly extended
and not twisted;
operate lever A fig. 12 to move the
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If the front and rear fog lights are on
when the engine is stopped, they will
switch off. When the engine is
restarted, the fog lights will remain off
until switched on again by pressing the
button.
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING
CONTROL (AUTOLIGHT)
(dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an infrared LED sensor located
on the windscreen, which detects
variations in outside light levels.
Activation: turn ring nut A fig. 27 to
.
With dusk sensor active, with daytime
running lights (DRL) on, it is not
possible to keep the main beam
headlights on constantly; only flashing
is permitted. In these conditions, the
main beam headlights can be turned on
by turning the ring nut to
and
pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard; otherwise, wait until the
dusk sensor indicates a low light level
(dipped beam headlights on).
On automatic sensor controlled
deactivation, the dipped beam
headlights are deactivated first,
followed by the side lights a few
seconds later.IMPORTANT The sensor cannot detect
the presence of fog. These lights must
therefore be switched on manually in
these circumstances.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With ring nut in position
, push the
stalk forward toward the dashboard
(stable position) to turn on the lights.
The
warning light on the instrument
panel turns on.
The lights are switched off by pulling
the stalk towards the steering wheel.
FLASHING
Pull the left stalk fig. 29 toward yourself,
to the stable position; the stalk goes
back to the central stable position when
it is released. With main beam
headlights on, the
warning light on
the instrument panel will come on at
the same time.DIRECTION INDICATORS
Place the lever in the (stable) position:
upwards:right-hand direction indicator
activation/downwards:left-hand
direction indicator activation.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected
will be activated for 5 flashes and
then go out automatically.
“Cornering lights”
When the dipped beam headlights are
on and the speed is below 40 km/h,
if the steering wheel rotation angle
is large or the direction indicators are
on, a light (incorporated in the fog light)
will come on on the relevant side to
improve visibility at night time.
COURTESY LIGHTS
The function can be enabled and its
times set use the "Settings" Menu
of theUconnect™system. When the
doors are unlocked, the side lights
and puddle lights come on for the time
set in the menu.
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Once any door is opened, the lights
remain on for a further 180 seconds, or
for a further 10 seconds after the door
is closed.
"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car
to be lit for a set time.
Activation
With the key turned to STOP or
removed, pull the left-hand stalk
towards the steering wheel within 2
minutes from when the engine is turned
off. Each time the stalk is operated,
the lights stay on for an extra 30
seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds. When this time is up the lights
automatically switch off.
Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light
on the instrument
panel switches on. The display shows a
message and the time set for the
function. The
warning light comes
on when the stalk is first operated
and stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated.Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
WARNING
20)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam headlights
for driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day; where it is not compulsory,
the use of daytime running lights is
permitted.
21)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
Highway Code of the country in which you
are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Switch A fig. 30 is used to switch on/off
the roof light bulbs.
Switch A positions:
central position: lights C and E
switch on/off when the doors are
opened/closed;
pressed to the left (position OFF):
lights C and E are always switched off;
pressed to the right (position):
lights C and D are always switched on.
The lights switch on/off progressively,
controlled by a timer, when the driver
enters and exits the car.
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WINDSCREEN
WIPER/REAR
WINDOW WIPER
WINDSCREEN WIPER /
WASHER
6) 7)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Ring A fig. 31 has five different
positions:
windscreen wiper off
constant flick with 10 second
periods
“faster” flick (speed related)
LOcontinuous slow operation
HIcontinuous fast operation
MIST functionMove the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to activate the MIST
function: operation is limited to the
time for which the stalk is held in this
position. When released, the stalk
will return to its default position and the
windscreen wiper will be stopped.
This function is useful to remove small
deposits of dust from the windscreen,
or morning dew.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer. When the stalk is
held pulled for longer than half a
second, the windscreen wiper is moved
with active control.
The wipers flick three times when the
stalk is released, after which, if the
control is in position
, the washing
cycle is concluded by one last flick after
a pause of approximately 6 seconds.
With the ring inLOorHIposition,
the smart washing function is not
carried out.
Raising the blades ("Service
position" function)
This function makes it possible to
replace the blades or protect them in
conditions of ice and/or snow.Function activation
turn the ring A to position(wiper
stopped);
turn the ignition key to the STOP
position;
after having turned the ignition key
to the STOP position, within two
minutes move the lever to the MIST
within two minutes for at least half a
second to activate the wiper for part
of a flick. This operation can be
repeated up to three times, in order to
move the blade to the most suitable
position for replacement;
turn the ignition key to the MAR
position to move the blades back
down.
The function will be deactivated when
the engine is started again, in case of a
wiping request or with the car moving
(speed above 5 km/h).
IMPORTANT Place the blades back in
contact with the windscreen before
activating the windscreen wiper again
and/or turning the ignition key to
MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT Before activating the
function, make sure, when starting the
engine, that the windscreen is free of
snow or ice.
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RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
22)8) 9)
This is located behind the rear-view
mirror in contact with the windscreen.
The sensor is activated with ignition key
turned to the MAR position, while it is
deactivated with the key turned to
STOP position.
The sensor can measure the amount of
rain and, consequently, manage the
automatic wiping mode of the
windscreen in accordance with the
amount of water on the screen (see the
“Automatic Wiping” paragraph).
AUTOMATIC WIPING
Activation
Go to the “Settings” menu of the
Uconnect™system (for more
information see the supplement
available online) and turn the ring A to
position
or.
Inhibition
If the ignition key is turned to STOP,
leaving the ring A in position
or,
when the engine is next started (ignition
device at MAR), no wiping cycle
occurs for system protection reasons.Deactivation
Go to the “Settings” menu of the
Uconnect™system (for more
information see the supplement
available online) and turn the ring A to a
position other than intermittent (
or
).
REAR WINDOW WIPER /
WASHER
10)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
The ring B fig. 32 can be set to the
following positions:
rear window wiper stopped
intermittent operation
continuous operation, without
pausing between two strokes.The rear window wiper can be
activated in the following ways:
intermittent(with a two-second
pause between two flicks), when ring B
is in position
and the windscreen
wiper is not in operation;
synchronous(half frequency as
the windscreen wiper), when ring B is in
position
and the wiper is working or
when ring B is in position
, reverse
gear is engaged and the windscreen
wiper is working;
continuouswhen ring nut B is in
position
or when reverse gear is
engaged.
Push the stalk towards the dashboard
(rocking position) to activate the rear
window washer jet. Keep pushing the
lever to automatically activate both
the rear window washer jet and the rear
window wiper with a single movement.
Releasing the stalk will activate three
strokes, as described for the
windscreen wiper. If the position is
(rear window wiper stopped), after a
6 second pause, the washing cycle
is completed by a single stroke. The
smart wash cycle will not be performed
if the ring B is in position
.
If washer lasting longer than 30
seconds is needed, the washing cycle
will be inhibited as described in the
“Smart washing” paragraph.
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Proceed as follows:
turn the ignition key from the STOP
position to the MAR position;
hold down button Afig. 33: after
approximately 10 seconds the curtain
moves jerkily to closing position. When
the movement stops (blind closed),
release button A (if the blind is already
closed, you will hear the mechanical
lock only);
press button A again within 3
seconds after the blind reached the fully
closed position;
hold down button A: the blind will
perform an automatic opening and
closing cycle. Should this not occur,
repeat the operation from the
beginning;
hold down button A until the blind is
completely closed: the initialisation
procedure has ended.
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
(for versions/markets, where provided)
23)11)
The sun roof and the blind can be
operated only with the ignition
key turned to MAR.
CONTROL BUTTONS
Opening/closing the front glass
panel
Opening
Press button A fig. 35 to open the sun
roof in the “spoiler” position. After
opening in “spoiler” position, press
button A once again for more than half
a second to bring the roof automatically
to fully open position. To deactivate
the automatic movement press the
button again. Use button A in jog mode
to open the sun roof manually.Closing
From the fully open position press
button A for more than half a second:
the front glass panel will move into
the “spoiler” position. Use button A in
jog mode to close the sun roof
manually.
Sun blind movement
Pressing the B fig. 35 button will move
the blind towards the rear part of the
vehicle, until it is fully open. With blind
fully open press button B: the blind
will move towards the front part of the
vehicle, until it is fully closed. During the
blind automatic opening and closing
stages, press the button again to
interrupt the blind movement.
Button B can be pressed in jog mode
to open or close the blind manually.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the control buttons fail to operate, the
sunshade and the sunroof can be
moved manually proceeding as
described below:
Sun blind movement: remove
protective cap A fig. 36 on the internal
trim;
Sunroof movement: remove
protective cap B on the internal trim;
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"CARGO MAGIC SPACE"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
14)
The "Cargo Magic Space" adjustable
load platform can be adjusted to three
different heights:
Position 0 (platform completely
lowered)
Position 1 (platform at threshold
level)
Position 2 (platform completely
raised)
Load platform tilting
The load platform can be located in
oblique position (tilted towards the rear
seat backrests, see fig. 47), in order
to facilitate access to the area
underneath the luggage compartment
(e.g. to pick up the space saver wheel
or the "Fix&Go Automatic" kit).In addition, in this position, the platform
allows any object in the luggage
compartment to be correctly blocked,
preventing them from sliding in the case
of sharp braking.
LUGGAGE-COVERING
CURTAIN
(500L WAGON versions)
30)15)
Luggage-covering curtain A fig. 48 can
be rolled up and removed.
Rolling up the blind: take hold of
handle C and then release pins B fig.
49(one for each side) from their seats.
Then accompany the blind to the rear
of the luggage compartment.
Removing the blind:roll up the blind
then pull the two hooks A fig. 50 (one
on each side) towards the inside of the
luggage compartment. Then lift the
blind up and remove it.
WARNING
27)Be careful not to hit objects on the
storage shelf when you open the tailgate.
28)Make sure the backrest is properly
secured at both sides to prevent it moving
forward in the event of sharp braking,
with possible impact with the occupants.
29)Do not move the seat if a child is
seated on the same or sitting in the
suitable child restraint system.
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The "Reset" procedure must be carried
out:
each time tyre pressure is modified;
when even only one tyre is changed;
when tyres are rotated/inverted;
when the space-saver wheel is
fitted.
Before carrying out the “Reset”
procedure, inflate the tyres to the rated
pressure values specified in the inflation
pressure table (see "Wheels" paragraph
in the "Technical specifications"
chapter).
If the “Reset” procedure is not carried
out, in all above cases, the
warning
light may give false indications on
one or more tyres.
To carry out the “Reset” procedure,
with the car stopped and the ignition
device at MAR, use the Setup Menu on
the display as follows:
go to "Vehicle info" and then to
"Reset tyres";
hold the "OK" button the steering
wheel pressed (see figure) more longer
than 2 seconds;
the display will show the procedure
progress until the "Reset" is completed.At the end of the “Reset” procedure the
display will show the dedicated
message, indicating that the self-
learning has been started. If the
self-learning procedure of the iTPMS
system has was not performed
correctly on the display, no message
will be shown.
Operating conditions
The system is active for speeds above
15 km/h.
In a few situations such as sporty
driving, particular conditions of the road
surface (e.g. ice, snow, unsurfaced
roads) the warning may be delayed or
partial in detecting the contemporary
deflation of more than one tyre.Under special conditions (e.g. car
loaded asymmetrically on one side,
towing a trailer, damaged or worn tyre,
fitting the space-saver wheel, use of the
"Fix&Go Automatic" kit, fitting snow
chains, fitting different tyres on the
axles) the system may give false
indications or be temporarily
deactivated.
If the system is temporarily deactivated
the
warning light flashes for about
75 seconds and then is continuously
on; at the same time, the display shows
a dedicated message and the symbols
"– –" will appear next to the shape of
the car next to each tyre.
This warning is displayed also after the
engine has been switched off and
then on again if the correct operating
conditions are not restored.
In the case of abnormal signals, it is
recommended to perform the “Reset”
procedure. If the indications appear
again after a successful “Reset”, check
that the tyres used on all four wheels
are the same and that the tyres are not
damaged. As soon as possible, refit
the standard tyre instead of the
space-saver spare, remove the snow
chains (if possible), check correct
load distribution and repeat the “Reset”
procedure by driving on a clean,
tarmacked road. If the indications
persist, contact a Fiat Dealership.61F0Y0659C
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SAFETY

WARNING
57)The system is an aid for the driver, who
must always pay full attention while
driving. The responsibility always rests with
the driver, who must take into account
the traffic conditions in order to drive
in complete safety. The driver must always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle
in front.
58)If the driver depresses the brake pedal
fully or carries out a fast steering during
system operation, the automatic braking
function may stop (e.g. to allow a possible
manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle).
59)The laser beam is not visible at the
naked eye. Do not look directly, or with
optical instruments (e.g. lenses), at the
laser beam from a distance lower than 10
cm: this may cause damage to the sight.
The laser beam is also present when
the key is at MAR but its operation is off,
not available or manually deactivated
with the display Setup Menu.
60)The system intervenes on vehicles
travelling in the same lane. Small sized
vehicles (e.g. bicycles or motorbikes)
or people, animals and things (e.g.
pushchairs) and more in general all those
obstacles with a low reflection of the light
emitted by the laser (e.g. vehicles soiled
with mud) are not taken into consideration.61)If the car must be placed on a roller
bench (at a speed within 5 and 30 km/h)
for maintenance interventions or if it is
washed in an automatic roller washing
tunnel with an obstacle in the front part
(e.g. another car, a wall or another
obstacle), the system may detect its
presence and activate. In this case the
system must be deactivated through the
display Setup Menu.
WARNING
24)The laser sensor may have limited or
absent operation due to weather
conditions such as: heavy rain, hail, thick
fog, heavy snow, formation of ice layers on
the windscreen.
25)Sensor operation may also be
compromised by the presence of dust,
condensation, dirt or ice on the
windscreen, by traffic conditions (e.g.
vehicles that are driving not aligned with
your car, vehicle driving in a transverse or
opposite way on the same lane, bend with
a small radius of curvature), by road
surface conditions and by driving
conditions (e.g. off-road driving). Make sure
the windscreen is always clean. Use
specific detergents and clean cloths to
avoid scratching the windscreen. The
sensor operation may also be limited or
absent in some driving, traffic and road
surface conditions.
26)Projecting loads on the roof of the car
may interfere with the correct operation
of the sensor. Before starting make sure
the load is correctly positioned, in order not
to cover the sensor operating range.27)If the windscreen must be replaced
due to scratches, chipping or breakage,
contact exclusively a Fiat Dealership.
Do not replace the windscreen on your
own, risk of malfunction! It is advisable to
replace the windscreen if it is damaged
in the laser sensor area.
28)Do not tamper nor operate on the laser
sensor. Do not close the openings in the
aesthetic cover located under the interior
rear view mirror. In the event of a sensor
failure, contact a Fiat Dealership.
29)If you are driving on roads close to
trees with protruding branches it is
advisable to deactivate the system to
prevent the branches at the height of the
bonnet or the windscreen from interfering
with the system.
30)Do not cover the operating range of the
sensor with stickers or other objects. Also
pay attention to other objects on the
bonnet (e.g. a layer of snow) and make
sure they do not interfere with the light
emitted by the laser.
31)If a trailer or a vehicle is towed the
system must be deactivated with the
display Setup Menu.
32)If the system signals a loss of pressure
on a specific tyre, it is recommended to
check the pressure on all four tyres.
33)The iTPMS does not relieve the driver
from the obligation to check the tyre
pressure every month; it is not even to be
considered a replacement system for
maintenance or a safety system.
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