tow FIAT 500L 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

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 Over-
ride” 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.
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe trans-
mission damage.Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking
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 minimal
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.
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Mainte-
nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system.The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate in
the instrument cluster.This means that service is required for your vehicle.Operating
conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow and extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed.Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset.Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change.If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment.This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
•Check windshield washer fluid level.
•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and brake master cylinder reservoir, and
fill as needed.
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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Maintenance ChartMileage or time passed (whichever comes
first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
.
XX X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends andboot seals, and replace if necessary
.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake func-tion
.
XXX X X X X
Additional MaintenanceReplace engine air filter
.
XX X X X
Replace cabin air filter
.
XXX X X X X
Replace Brake Fluid every two years X X X X X X XClean and lube sun roof tracks
.
XX XX X X X X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs
.** X X X X X
Change the transmission fluid (manual, orEuro Twin Clutch) if using your vehicle forany of the following: trailer towing, heavyloading, taxi, police, delivery service (com-mercial service), off-road, desert operationor more than 50% of your driving is at sus-tained speeds during hot weather, above90°F (32°C)
.
XX X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) which-ever comes first
.
XX
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
•How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg.16
•How do I adjust my rear seat? pg.23
ELECTRONICS
•What Sound System do I have? pg.40
•How do I set the clock on my radio? pg.43
•How do I set the presets on my radio? pg.45
•How do I use my USB/Audio Jack (AUX)? pg.47
•How do I pair my cell phone via Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® Hands Free Calling)?
pg.76
UTILITY
•How much can I tow with my FIAT 500L? pg.90
•How do I tow my FIAT 500L behind another vehicle? pg.140
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
•What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg.93
•How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg.113
•What should I do if my engine overheats? pg.98
•How do I change a flat tire? pg.99
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
•Where is my underhood fuse block located? pg.130
•Where is my interior fuse block located? pg.131
•What type of oil do I use? pg.124
•How often should I change my engines oil? pg.126
•What should my tire pressure be set at? pg.133
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Points To Remember.........126
Pressure Cap.............126
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..126
Corrosion Protection...........126
Cruise Control (Speed Control)......29
Customer Assistance............137
Customer Programmable Features.....85
Defects, Reporting.............138
Disarming, Security System..........9DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)......126Door Locks.................8, 9Driver Cockpit................4
ElectronicsYour Vehicle's Sound System......40Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl).................29Electronic Stability Control (ESC)......38Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..96Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC)..................84Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck......116Jacking..................99Towing.................116EngineAir Cleaner...............126Break-In Recommendations.......26Checking Oil Level...........126Compartment.............122Cooling.................126Oil................124, 126Oil Filler Cap.............126Oil Selection..............126Overheating...............98Temperature Warning Light.......94Euro Twin Clutch Transmission.......34Fluid Type...............125Event Data Recorder............120Exhaust System...............126
FAQ....................140FiltersAir Cleaner..............126Engine Fuel..............124Engine Oil...............126
Engine Oil Disposal..........126
Flashers
Turn Signal...............96
Flash-To-Pass.................27
Fluid, Brake.................125
Fluid Capacities...............124
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts...124
Fog Lights..................97
Folding Rear Seat..............23
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...........118Frequently Asked Questions........140Front Heated Seats.............24FuelAdding.................37Capacity................124Tank Capacity.............124Fueling....................37Fuse....................130Fuses....................130
Gasoline (Fuel)...............124General Maintenance............126Glass Cleaning...............126
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®)......74HeadlightsCleaning................126Heated Mirrors.............31, 33Heated Seats................24High Beam Indicator.............96HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)....86Hood Release...............121
Identifying Your Radio............42Information Center, Vehicle.........84Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.....92Instrument Panel Cover..........126Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning......126Interior And Instrument Lights........5Interior Appearance Care.........126Inverter Outlet (115V)...........88Inverter, Power...............88iPod®/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth® Streaming Audio......74
Jack Operation................99
Key Fob....................8
INDEX
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Disarm The Alarm.............9
Lane Change Assist.............26
Lap/Shoulder Belts..............11
LATCH (Lower Anchors And Tether
For CHildren)............16, 18
Liftgate....................8
Light Bulbs.................136
Lights
Fog...................97High Beam Indicator..........96Low Fuel................92Seat Belt Reminder...........94Security Alarm.............97Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)...93Turn Signal...............26LocksKeys...................8Liftgate, Tailgate..............8Lower Anchors And Tether For CHildren(LATCH).................16Lubrication, Body..............126
Maintenance Free Battery.........126Maintenance, General...........126Maintenance Procedures..........126Maintenance Schedule...........126Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine)..................95Manual TransmissionLubricant Selection..........125Master Cylinder (Brakes)..........126MirrorsHeated...............31, 33
Navigation..................63New Vehicle Break-In Period........26
Occupant Restraints.............15Oil Change Indicator............98Oil Change Indicator, Reset.........98Oil, Engine...............124, 126Capacity................124Change Interval............126Checking................126Disposal................126Filter..................126Filter Disposal.............126
Materials Added To..........126
Recommendation.........124, 126
Viscosity................126
Oil Filter, Selection.............126
Oil Pressure Light..............92
Outlet
Power..................89
Overheating, Engine.............98
Paint Care.................126Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)......74Phone (Uconnect®).............74Placard, Tire And Loading Information...133PowerDoor Locks...............9Inverter.................88Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...89Steering.................97Sunroof.................33Power Steering Fluid............125Programmable Electronic Features.....85
Radio Operation...............45Radio (Sound Systems)...........45Rear Seat, Folding..............23Reclining Front Seats............22Recreational Towing.............90Refrigerant.................126Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Disarm The Alarm.............9Replacement Bulbs.............136Reporting Safety Defects..........138
Schedule, Maintenance...........126Seat BeltEngage The Automatic Locking Mode..17Seat Belt Maintenance...........126Seat Belts..................11Adjustable Shoulder Belt........11Pretensioners..............11Reminder................94Seat Belt Warning............11SeatsAdjustment...............22Heated.................24Rear Folding...............23Security Alarm................97Disarm The System............9
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Security Alarm..............9Signals, Turn...............26, 96Spare Tire...............134, 135Spark Plugs.................124Speed ControlAccel/Decel...............29Cancel..................30Speed Control (Cruise Control)......29SteeringTilt Column...............25Steering Wheel Audio Controls.......84Stuck, Freeing................118Sun Roof...................33Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag..12
Text Messaging...............82Tilt Steering Column............25TiresAir Pressure..............133Changing................99Compact Spare............134Jacking..................99Tire Service Kit...............107TowingDisabled Vehicle............116Recreational...............90
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome....90TransmissionFluid..................126Maintenance..............126Turn Signals...............26, 96
Uconnect® 5.0.............43, 45Uconnect® 6.5N..............55Uconnect® Voice Command......48, 66
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming.......9Voice Command.............48, 66Voice Recognition System (VR).....48, 66
Warning Lights................96WasherAdding Fluid..............126Rear...................28Washing Vehicle..............126Wheel And Wheel Trim..........126Wheel And Wheel Trim Care.....126, 135Wind Buffeting...............34Windshield Wiper Blades.........126Windshield Wipers.............28Wiper Blade Replacement.........126Wiper, Rear.................28
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