overheating FIAT 500L 2014 2.G User Guide

AUTOSTICK NOT
AVAILABLEAutoStick® mode is unavailable due to a shift lever fault.
See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service.
AUTOMATIC MODE NOT
AVAILABLEThe transmission is unable to shift itself automatically,
due to a fault condition.Use the AutoStick® mode to
shift the transmission manually.See your authorized
dealer for diagnosis and service.
REDUCE GEAR CHANGES The transmission pump is overheating.In AutoStick®
mode, try to drive in one specific gear as much as pos-
sible, avoiding frequent gear changes.In DRIVE, the
transmission will automatically modify its shift schedule
to reduce the number of shifts.
TRANS.GETTING HOT
PRESS BRAKEThe transmission driving clutch is overheating, usually
due to repeated launches in stop-and-go traffic.Pull
over and allow the transmission to cool in NEUTRAL
until “TRANS.COOL READY TO DRIVE” is displayed.
TRANS.HOT STOP SAFELY
SHIFT TO PThe transmission driving clutch has overheated.Pull
over, shift the transmission into PARK, and allow the
vehicle to cool until “TRANS.COOL READY TO
DRIVE” is displayed.
TRANS.COOL READY TO
DRIVEThe transmission driving clutch has cooled down after
being overheated and the vehicle is ready to continue
driving.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION A transmission fault has been detected.See your autho-
rized dealer for diagnosis and service.
SERVICE SHIFTER A shift lever fault has been detected.See your autho-
rized dealer for diagnosis and service.
ENGAGE PARK BRAKE The sensor that monitors PARK engagement is not
functioning properly.Engage the parking brake to en-
sure that the vehicle will not roll when in PARK.
•Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
•In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by
taking the appropriate action.
•On the highways — slow down.
•In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off.The A/C system adds heat to the engine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to
floor and the Fan control to high.This allows the heater core to act as a supplement
to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
•If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
•We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle.If the temperature gauge
reads hot, pull over and stop the vehicle.Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range.If the pointer remains
on hot, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator.If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool.Never try to open a cooling system pres-
sure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
•If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rock-
ing motion.Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels.Then shift back and forth between DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE.Using mini-
mal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
turn the system OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and
failure.Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one
minute after every five rocking-motion cycles.This will minimize overheating and
reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck
vehicle.
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between DRIVE/2nd and REVERSE,
do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission over-
heating and failure.It can also damage the tires.Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.A tire could explode and injure
someone.Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck and do not
let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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Adding Fuel.................30
Airbag....................11
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag.........11
Driver Knee Air Bag...........11
Front Air Bag..............11
Front Passenger Knee Air bag......11
Knee Impact Bolsters..........11
Side Air Bags...............11
Airbag Light...............11, 73
Alarm
Disarm The System............9
Vehicle Security Alarm..........8
Alarm (Security Alarm)............8
Anti-Lock Warning Light...........73
Audio Systems (Radio)...........33
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle..19
Bulb Replacement.............104
Caps, Filler..................30
Fuel...................92
Changing A Flat Tire.............75
Charging System Light............73
Child Restraint................12
Child Restraints
Child Seat Installation..........14
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt.............14
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children.................14
Using The Top Tether Anchorage....14
Child Seat..................14
Climate Control
Automatic................25
Manual..................24
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light......73
Charging System Light.........73
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light..............70
Engine Temperature Warning Light...69
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)....72
Oil Pressure Warning Light.......73
Seat Belt Reminder Light........73
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light..............71Cruise Control (Speed Control)......22
Customer Assistance............105
Customer Programmable Features.....63
Defects, Reporting.............106
Disarming, Security System..........9
Door Locks.................8, 9
Driver Cockpit................4
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System......32
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise
Control).................22
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)......31
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...70
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)..................62
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light.........72, 73
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck......89
Jacking..................75
Towing.................90
Engine
Break-In Recommendations.......19
Compartment..............94
Overheating...............74
Temperature Warning Light.......69
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission.......27
Event Data Recorder............92
Exterior Lights...............104
Flash-To-Pass.................20
Folding Rear Seat..............17
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...........91
Front Heated Seats.............18
Fuse....................100
Fuses....................100
Heated Mirrors.............24, 25
Heated Seats................18
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)....64
Hood Release................93
Identifying Your Radio............34
Information Center, Vehicle.........62
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.....69
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Interior and Instrument Lights........5
Inverter Outlet (115V)...........66
Inverter, Power...............66
Jack Operation................75
Key Fo b....................8
Disarm The Alarm.............9
Lane Change Assist.............19
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren)...........12, 13, 15
Liftgate....................8
Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)...71
Turn Signal...............19
Locks
Key s...................8
Liftgate, Tailgate..............8
Maintenance Schedule............96
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)..............72
Mirrors
Heated...............24, 25
Navigation..................52
New Vehicle Break-In Period........19
Oil Pressure Light..............73
Outlet
Power..................67
Overheating, Engine.............74
Phone (Pairing)...............39
Placard, Tire and Loading Information...103
Power
Door Locks...............9
Inver ter.................66
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...67
Steering.................69
Programmable Electronic Features.....63
Rear Seat, Folding..............17
Reclining Front Seats............16
Recreational Towing.............68Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Disarm The Alarm.............9
Replacement Bulbs.............104
Reporting Safety Defects..........106
Schedule, Maintenance............96
Seat Belt
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)...10
Child Restraints.............10
Energy Management Feature......10
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode..14
Lap/Shoulder Belts............10
Seat Belt Pretensioner.........10
Seat Belt Reminder...........10
Seats
Adjustment...............16
Heated.................18
Rear Folding...............17
Security Alarm
Disarm The System............9
Security Alarm..............8
Signals, Turn.................19
Speed Control
Accel/Decel...............22
Cancel..................23
Speed Control (Cruise Control)......22
Steering
Tilt Column...............18
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.......62
Stuck, Freeing................91
Text Messaging..............41, 57
Tilt Steering Column............18
TIREFIT...................81
Tires
Air Pressure..............103
Changing................75
Jacking..................75
Towing
Disabled Vehicle.............90
Recreational...............68
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome....68
Turn Signals.................19
Uconnect® 5.0...............35
Uconnect® 6.5N..............45
Uconnect® Voice Command........41
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