key FIAT 500L 2015 2.G Service Manual

WARNING!(Continued)
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
•Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.
•The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be used to
lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Jack Location
The spare tire jack is located in the rear cargo area
underneath the cargo floor.
Jack Location
1—EmergencyFuelFillFunnel2 — Jack3 — Jack Handle4 — Emergency Allen key5—EmergencySpareTireBag6 — Emergency Screwdriver
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
NOTE:This section describes procedures for towing a
disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defroster, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON/RUN
position.
Shift Lever Override
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Manual Transmission
•Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
•Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
•Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off
the ground).
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission
•Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
•Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
•Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off
the ground).
If the ignition key is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery
is discharged, refer to#Shift Lever Override#in this
section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of
PARK for towing.
CAUTION!
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Automatic Transmission
•Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
•Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off
the ground).
If the ignition key is unavailable, or the battery is
discharged, refer to “Shift Lever Override” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
in order to move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a
conventional automatic transmission. Damage to
the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require
towing, make sure all drive wheels are OFF the
ground.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-
lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK
before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/
OFF (key removal) position. To remove the key manually,
proceed as follows:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake
2. Remove the Allen Key located in the rear cargo area, in
the tool bag (if equipped) or on the left side in the
cargo box.
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3. Unlock the steering column, pull the tilt/telescoping
control handle down.
4. Pull the steering wheel outward until it is in the end of
the travel position, then lock the steering column in
position, push the control handle up until fully en-
gaged.
5. Using the Allen key, undo the lower steering column
cover screws, and remove the lower cover.
6. Pull the release tab downwards using one hand and
with the other one remove the key, sliding it outwards.
Lower Steering Column Screw Locations
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7. Once the key is removed, reinstall the steering column
cover.
CAUTION!
It is advisable to contact your Authorized Dealer to
have the reinstall procedure carried out. If you would
like to proceed in performing the reinstall procedure
special attention must be paid to the correct coupling
of the clips. Otherwise damage to the cover or noise
might be heard due to incorrect fastening of the
lower cover.
CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL
The funnel for the Cap-Less Fuel System is located in the
rear cargo area inside the tool bag (if equipped), or on the
left side in the cargo box. If your vehicle is out of fuel and
an auxiliary fuel can is needed, insert the funnel into the
filler neck and proceed to fill the vehicle.
For more information on the Cap-Less Fuel System refer
to “Adding Fuel” in “Starting And Operating ” in this
manual.
Release Tab Location
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Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield or rear window.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield or rear window. Make sure that they are
not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid
damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of contact
with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending
on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor-
mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks,
water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary.
Service Position Strategy
The service position shall allow user to change wiper
blade and to protect the wiper blade in snow condition
immediately after turning off the Key.
The enabling condition for Service Position Strategy is to
have wiper in park position before turning OFF the Key.
The functionality can be activated only within 2 minutes
from turning OFF the Key.
To have a correct activation of strategy, the Service
Position command (antipanic) must be active for at least
half a second.
At every valid activation of Service Position command,
the wiper blades are activated for 250 ms.
The Service Position command can be repeated several
times to bring the brushes into the desired position, up to
a maximum of 3 times.
After 3 subsequent activations the strategy is disabled.
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Function deactivation:
The functionality is reset if:
•Turning ON the key.
•Number of subsequent activations is 3.
•2 minutes timer has expired after turning OFF the key.
NOTE:If when turning ON the key the blades are not in
the parking position, the blades go into the parking
position.
Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
1. Lift the front wiper arm upward to raise the wiper
blade off of the windshield.
2. Press the release button on the arm of the wiper blade.
3. Push the wiper blade up the and remove it.4. Install the wiper blade and firmly press the wiper
blade until it snaps into place.
1—WiperBlade2 — Release Button3—WiperArm
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Gasoline, Reformulated.....................299
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................169
Fuel.................................169
Odometer.............................175
Tachometer............................171
Gear Ranges.............................233
Gear Select Lever Override..................339
General Information.......................298
General Maintenance.......................175
Glass Cleaning...........................382
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water.........................252
Headlights..............................113
Cleaning.............................382
High Beam............................171
Passing..............................114
Heated Mirrors............................96
Hill Start Assist...........................260
Holder, Cup.............................150
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)............136
Hood Release............................110
Ignition
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................14
Information Center, Vehicle..................177
Inside Rearview Mirror......................92
Instrument Cluster........................167
Instrument Panel and Controls................165
Instrument Panel Cover.....................382
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............383
Interior Appearance Care....................381
Interior Lighting..........................115
Introduction..............................4
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Jacking Instructions........................328
Jack Location............................325
Jack Operation...........................324
Jump Starting............................332
Key-In Reminder..........................14
Key, Replacement..........................15
Keys...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................14
Lane Change and Turn Signals................169
Lane Change Assist........................114
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................34
Latches.................................87
Lead Free Gasoline........................299
Leaks, Fluid..............................87
Life of Tires.............................288
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................29
Light Bulbs..............................87
Lighter, Cigar............................148
Lights..................................87
Airbag................................57
Anti-Lock.............................177
Brake Assist Warning....................263
Brake Warning.........................168
Bulb Replacement.......................392
Center Mounted Stop....................396
Engine Temperature Warning...............170
Exterior...............................87
High Beam Indicator.....................171
Low Fuel.............................169
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........172
Oil Pressure...........................172
Park.................................114
Passing..............................114
Seat Belt Reminder......................171
Security Alarm..........................15
Service...............................392
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