FIAT 500L 2014 2.G Owner's Manual

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and
axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contrib-
utes to a good break-in.Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental
and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving
type lubricant.Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur.For the recommended viscosity and quality grades,
refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation.This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
•Tap the lever up or down once and the
turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times to indicate a lane change and auto-
matically turn off.
Headlights/Parking Lights
•Rotate the end of the lever to the first
detent for parking lights and headlight
operation.
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position for the headlights to operate.
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High Beams
•Pull the lever rearward to activate the high beams.
•A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Flash To Pass
•Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams.The high beams will remain on
until the lever is released.
Headlight Delay (Follow Me Home)
•Within two minutes of the ignition switch being turned to the OFF/LOCK position or
the ignition key being removed from the ignition, pull the turn signal lever toward the
steering wheel.
•Each movement of the lever toward the steering wheel will increase the illumination
period by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 210 seconds.
•To deactivate, pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for
more than two seconds.
NOTE:
Activation of Follow Me Home is only enabled once per key cycle and the steps outlined
above must be repeated each time you want to activate it.
Fog Lights
•Push the fog light button, located on the center stack of the instrument panel just be-
low the radio, once to turn on the fog lights.
•Push the button a second time to turn the fog lights off.
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WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
•Rotate the lever upward to the first
detent for intermittent wiper operation,
the second detent for low wiper opera-
tion and to the third detent for high
wiper operation.
Mist
•Move the lever upward and release
when a single wipe is desired.
Washer Operation
•Pull the lever toward you and hold for
as long as spray is desired.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the
washer pump; no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield.The wash function must be activated to spray the windshield
with washer fluid.
Rear Wiper
Rear Wiper Operation
•Rotate the windshield wiper lever center ring upwards to activate the rear wiper.
Rear Washer Operation
•Push the lever forward and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Wiper/Washer Lever
1 — Push Forward For Rear Washer
Operation
2 — Rotate Lever Upward For Front
Wiper Operation
3 — Move Lever Up To Mist
4 — Rotate Ring Upward For Rear Wiper
Operation
5 — Pull Rearward For Front Washer
Operation
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SPEED CONTROL
The speed control switches are located on the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
•Push the ON/OFF button to activate the
Speed Control.
CRUISE READY will appear on the instru-
ment cluster to indicate the Speed Control
is on.
•Push the ON/OFF button a second time
to turn the system off.
•Speed Control will be disabled if the front tires lose traction.To restore, press the
Cruise ON/OFF button.
Set
•With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET – button to set a desired
speed.
Accel/Decel
To Increase Speed
•When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by pushing the RES
+button.
The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S.(mph) or
Metric (km/h):
U.S.Speed (mph)
•Pressing the RES+button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed.Each sub-
sequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph.
•If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•Pressing the RES+button once will result in a 2 km/h increase in set speed.Each sub-
sequent tap of the button results in an increase of 2 km/h.
•If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
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To Decrease Speed
•When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET
-button.
The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S.(mph) or
Metric (km/h):
U.S.Speed (mph)
•Pressing the SET-button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed.Each sub-
sequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph.
•If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•Pressing the SET-button once will result in a 2 km/h decrease in set speed.Each sub-
sequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 2 km/h.
•If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Resume
•To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and
release.
Cancel
•Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain
the set speed memory.
•Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
•Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous.Yo u
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.You could
lose control and have a collision.Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system
off when you are not using it.
•Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed.Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control.A collision could be the result.Do not use Electronic Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
•Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
•For window defogging, turn the recirculation off.
•Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
Heated Mirrors
•The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.This feature is activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster.
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
•Push the AUTO button.
•Select the desired temperature by rotating temperature control knobs.
•The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Recirculation
•Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
•For window defogging, turn the recirculation off.
•Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
Heated Mirrors
•The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.This feature is activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster.
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REAR PARK ASSIST
If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a chime
will sound.The chime rate will change depending on the distance of the object, getting
faster as the object gets closer to the bumper.The chime will become continuous when
the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle is less than 12 inches (30 cm).
POWER SUNROOF
The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console.
To Open
•Press and hold the POWER SUNROOF
switch rearward for approximately two
seconds and the sunroof will stop at the
vented position.Press the switch a sec-
ond time and hold for approximately
one second and release, the sunroof will
open fully, then stop automatically.This is
called “Express Open.” During Express
Open operation, any movement of the
sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
To Close
•With the sunroof in the full open posi-
tion, pull the power sunroof button and
hold it for approximately one second, the
sunroof will return to the vented position.Pull the switch a second time and hold for
approximately one second to completely close the sunroof.
Power Sun Blind
•Pull the power sun blind switch and the blind will move towards the rear part of the
car, until it is fully open.With the blind fully open pull the power sun blind switch and
the blind will move towards the front part of the car, until it is fully closed.
NOTE:
During the automatic opening and closing stages, if the power sun blind switch is pulled
again it will stop the blind movement.
Power Sunroof Switch
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WARNING!
•Do not let children play with the sunroof, or leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, and do not leave the key in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible
to children).Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by
the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
•In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof.You could also be seriously injured or killed.Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening.Injury
may result.
WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound.If buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any
window.This will minimize buffeting.
EURO TWIN CLUTCH SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION
•This vehicle may be equipped with a fuel efficient Euro Twin Clutch Six Speed Trans-
mission.This transmission offers a sportier driving experience with faster AutoStick®
shifting.
•During low-speed driving conditions in first gear, vehicle momentum changes may feel
exaggerated in response to changes in accelerator pedal position.This behavior is nor-
mal and is similar to vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.
NOTE:
•Very aggressive driving may result in some clutch odor similar to a manual transmission.
An active warning message will display in the Instrument Cluster if cool down actions
are needed.
•The first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt.This is a normal condi-
tion, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
•
At low speeds you may hear mechanical noises similar to a manual transmission as the
transmission changes gears.These noises are normal and will not damage the transmission.
•Before and after the engine is started, you may hear a hydraulic pump for a short
period of time.This noise is normal and will not damage the transmission.
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Shifting The Transmission
•The transmission shift lever position (PRND) is displayed both on the shift lever and in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
•To drive, depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front of the shift lever and
move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
•Manual shifts can also be made using the AutoStick® shift control.
•This transmission is programmed to prevent shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE or
DRIVE to REVERSE, if vehicle speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h).This safety feature
helps protect your transmission from damage.
NOTE:
•When stopped on an incline, it is recommended that you always hold the vehicle in
place using the brakes.On steep inclines, Hill Start Assist (HSA) will temporarily hold
the car in position when the brake pedal is released.If the accelerator pedal is not
applied after a short time, the car will roll back.Either reapply the brake (to hold the
vehicle) or press the accelerator to climb the hill.
•During acceleration, gear changes will feel smooth compared to a vehicle with a tradi-
tional manual transmission.This is a benefit of the Euro Twin Clutch Transmission de-
sign that avoids power loss during up-shifts.
Instrument Cluster Messages
•Messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster (if equipped with an EVIC) to alert
the driver when certain conditions occur.These messages are described below.
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
GEAR NOT AVAILABLE In AutoStick® mode, the gear selected by the driver is
not available due to a fault condition.See your autho-
rized dealer for diagnosis and service.
SHIFT NOT ALLOWED
The gear position requested by the driver is currently
blocked.This occurs if NEUTRAL is requested while mov-
ing, if REVERSE is requested while moving (at 6 mph
[10 km/h] or faster), if DRIVE is requested while moving
backwards (at 6 mph [10 km/h] or faster), or if 3rd gear
or higher is requested at a stop.Make sure the vehicle is
stopped before engaging DRIVE or REVERSE.
SHIFT TO NEUTRAL THEN
DorRThe transmission has shifted itself into NEUTRAL (due
to a fault condition, or overheat due to excessive idling
when stopped in DRIVE with the brakes released), but
the shift lever remains in gear.Shift into NEUTRAL and
then back into gear for continued driving.If the trans-
mission will not reengage, see your authorized dealer.
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