FIAT 500L LIVING 2014 2.G Owners Manual

WARNING
Be careful not to hit objects on the
storage shelf when you open the
tailgate.
Emergency opening from inside
Proceed as follows:
❒remove the rear head restraints and completely
fold back the seats (see the paragraph "Extending
the luggage compartment");
❒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. 81;
❒then insert the screwdriver in housing B fig. 82 in
order to activate the luggage compartment release
tab.
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CLOSING
Grip handle A fig. 83 and lower the tailgate, 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 the
button on the remote control;
❒press thebutton on the remote control.EXTENDING THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
See the descriptions in "Removing the parcel shelf"
and "Folding the seats" paragraphs for how to extend
the luggage compartment.
Removing the parcel shelf
Proceed as follows:
❒free the ends of the two parcel shelf B mounting
links A fig. 84 by removing the eyelets C from the
mounting pins;
❒raise the rear part of the parcel shelf, operating as
illustrated in fig. 85;
❒free the pins D fig. 86 outside the shelf, then
remove the parcel shelf B, pulling it upwards;
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❒after removal, the parcel shelf can be loaded
sideways into the luggage compartment or placed
between the front seat backrests and the
folded-back rear seat cushions (with the luggage
compartment completely extended).Backrest folding (partial extension)
Proceed as follows:
❒completely lower the rear seat head restraints;
❒move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted;
❒using lever A fig. 87, adjust the seat into the
desired position;
❒raise lever B fig. 88 to fold the backrest (see
fig. 89).
NoteIt is advisable to carry out this procedure from
the outside, with the left hand.
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Repositioning the backrest
To bring the backrest back to normal usage position,
lift lever B fig. 88 and then raise the backrest.
WARNING
Make sure the backrest is properly
secured at both sides to prevent it
moving forward in the event of sharp braking
with possible impacts on possible occupants.
fig. 88
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Backrest and seat folding (total extension)
Proceed as follows:
❒completely lower the rear seat head restraints;
❒move the seat belts to the side, making sure that
they are correctly extended and not twisted;
❒using lever A fig. 87, adjust the seat to "completely
forward" position to achieve maximum luggage
compartment extension (depending on the desired
position of the fronts seats);
❒lift the release lever B fig. 90 to fold the left or
right section of the backrest: the backrest and
cushion will be folded forwards automatically (see
fig. 91). If necessary, accompany the backrest
during the initial stage of folding.
NoteIt is advisable to carry out this procedure from
the outside, with the left hand.
Before tilting the seat backrest fully,
remove any objects laid on it .
WARNING
Do not move the seat if a child is seated
on the same or sitting in the suitable
child restraint system.
fig. 90
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Repositioning the rear seat
To reposition the rear seat, push the backrest
backwards as shown in fig. 92 and secure it (when it
clicks into place, this indicates correct positioning).
WARNING
Make sure the backrest is properly
secured at both sides to prevent it
moving forward in the event of sharp braking
with possible impacts on possible occupants.
Repositioning the backrest
To bring the backrest back to normal usage position,
lift lever B fig. 88 and then raise the backrest until
vertical engagement position is reached."CARGO MAGIC SPACE"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car features a load platform which can be
adjusted to three different heights, called "Cargo
Magic Space", permitting modular luggage
compartment volume:
❒Position 0 (platform completely lowered):
permits maximum luggage compartment capacity;
❒Position 1 (platform at threshold level):
permits a level load threshold to facilitate
loading/unloading of objects in the luggage
compartment. It also allows the space underneath
to be used as a further compartment for stowing
objects which are more fragile or small;
❒Position 2 (platform completely raised):in
conjunction with the lowering of the rear seat
and front passenger side seat backrests, permits
long objects to be loaded. It is advisable to use this
position only for the actual period in which the
objects are transported, then return the platform
to position 0 or 1.
The dimensions of the platform permit a
maximum capacity of distributed weight
of 70 kg (in position 1) or 40 kg (in
position 2): do not load objects with a higher
weight .
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Access to double load compartment
To access the double load compartment, proceed as
follows:
❒grip handle A fig. 93 and raise platform B, holding
it with one hand;
❒place the desired objects in compartment C
fig. 94;
❒then reposition platform B correctly in the
housings D fig. 95 on the side panels and
rear crossmember E.IMPORTANT Movements of the load platform must
take place in a central position relative to the luggage
compartment.
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Moving the load platform
To move the load platform from lower to upper
position, proceed as follows:
❒grip handle A fig. 93 and raise platform B, holding
it with one hand;
❒position platform B correctly on housings C and D
fig. 96 on the side panels.Access to "Fix&Go Automatic" kit
(or removal of space-saver wheel)
To access the "Fix&Go Automatic" quick tyre
inflation kit (for use, see contents of the "In an
emergency" chapter) or to remove the space-saver
wheel (for versions/markets, where provided) and its
toolbox, proceed as follows:
❒grip handle A fig. 93 and remove platform B;
❒pull tab A fig. 97 and raise carpet B.
fig. 96
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SECURING YOUR LOAD
There are two hooks A fig. 98 inside the luggage
compartment for attaching cables which can secure
the load carried.
A further two hooks are located on the rear
crossmember.
Two hooks are also available on the side panels to fix
loads which are not excessively heavy (e.g. bags).
To use the hooks, press button A fig. 99.
IMPORTANT Do not apply, on a single hook, a load
greater than 10 kg.STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
There are two storage compartments on the side
panels fig. 100.
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There is also a storage container inside the luggage
compartment A fig. 101.
To remove the container, pull it upwards out of the
dedicated housings.
To reposition the container, reinsert the tabs in the
housings on the side trim, taking care to position the
container with the three straps facing the luggage
compartment.
BONNETOPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 102 in the direction indicated by
the arrow;
❒operate lever B fig. 103, in the direction indicated
by the arrow, and raise the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Two side gas shock absorbers are
provided to assist in opening the bonnet. Do not
tamper with these shock absorbers and accompany
the bonnet when raising.
IMPORTANT Before raising the bonnet, make sure
that the arms of the wipers are not raised from
the windscreen and that the wiper is not operational.
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