center console FIAT 500L 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Interior Lights
The interior light switches are located in the overhead
console. The interior lights can be set to three different
positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right
Position).
Using the switch on the bottom of the overhead console,
press the switch to the on/right position from its center
position and the lights are always on.Press the switch to the off/left position from its center
position and the lights are always off.
On/Right Position
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Leave the switch in the center position, and the lights are
turned on and off when the doors are opened or closed.The switches on the left and right sides of the overhead
console controls the map or reading function of the lights.
Press the switch to the right to turn on the right light and
press the switch to the left to turn on the left light.
Off/Left PositionCenter Position
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NOTE:
•Always check that the cigar lighter is switched off.
• Do not connect devices with power higher than 180 W
to the socket. Do not damage the socket by using
unsuitable adaptors.
CUPHOLDERS
For the driver and front passenger, cupholders are lo-
cated on the floor console between the front seats.
For the rear seat passengers their is one cupholder
located in the center armrest.
Front Cupholders
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ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
This only operates with the key turned to MAR/ON and
the engine started. The steering allows the force required
at the steering wheel to be adjusted to suit driving
conditions.
NOTE:When turning the ignition key quickly, full power
steering functionality can be achieved after a few sec-
onds.
PARKING BRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave manual
transmission in REVERSE or first gear.
The parking brake lever is located in the center console.
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as
possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up
slightly, press the side button with your thumb, then
lower the lever completely. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switch in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position, the Brake
Warning Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
1 — Parking Brake Release Button
2 — Parking Brake Lever
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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully separatethe shift lever bezel and boot assembly from the center
console.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool into the shift lever override access hole (at the right rear corner of
the shift lever assembly) and push and hold the
override release lever down.
6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever boot.
Shift Lever Override
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