brake FIAT 500L 2015 2.G User Guide

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
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WARNING!
•Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the
risk of serious personal injury.
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the ve-
hicle is moving.Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelera-
tor pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
•Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of
the vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.Al-
lowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of rea-
sons.A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/transmission
gear selector.
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ACC or ON/RUN mode.A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
•Never use the “PARK” position as a substitute for the parking brake.Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and pos-
sible injury or damage.
•Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Use Of Aftermarket Products (Electronics)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or char-
gers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features.If you are experiencing
difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices
to see if the situation improves.If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
And Liftgate
•Push the LOCK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter once to
lock all the doors and the liftgate.
•Push the UNLOCK button on the Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
once to unlock the driver’s door only
and twice within five seconds to unlock
all the doors and liftgate.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on
the first push of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to “Programmable Features” in this
guide for further information.
Opening The Liftgate
To open the liftgate, push the LIFTGATE
release handle located on the underside of
the license plate bar and pull the liftgate
open with one fluid motion.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.A child or
others could be severely injured or killed.Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal, or the transmission gear selector.Do not leave the Key Fob
in the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Key Fob
1 — Unlock Doors/Open Power Top — IfEquipped2 — Key Release3 — Lock Doors4 — Liftgate
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CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.Always remove the key from the ignition
and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather.Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
•For personal security and safety in the event of an collision, lock the vehicle doors
as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
•Before exiting a vehicle, always turn the vehicle OFF, apply the parking brake, shift
the Euro Twin Clutch transmission into PARK or the manual transmission into RE-
VERSE, and remove the Key Fob from the ignition.When leaving the vehicle, al-
ways lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of rea-
sons.A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear se-
lector.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
child.A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open
•It is possible to lock the vehicle through the RKE, internal button or external key pawl,
or if one or more doors are open.At lock command request, LED is switched ON.At
closing of the last door, the vehicle maintains the central locking status if key is not
inserted in Ignition Device; otherwise the vehicle will be unlocked, and the LED will be
switched OFF.
NOTE:
If the key is not inserted in the ignition switch but is inside the vehicle, the system does
not recognize the presence of the key and after the closing of last door, the vehicle re-
mains locked.
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To Decrease Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET-
button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if
equipped.The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S.
(MPH) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (MPH)
•Pushing 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 pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•Pushing the SET-button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed.Each sub-
sequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
•If the button is continually pushed, 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.You
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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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 to alert the driver when certain un-
usual conditions occur.These messages are described below.
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
GEAR UNAVAILABLE In AutoStick mode, the gear selected bythe driver is not available due to a faultcondition.See your authorized dealer fordiagnosis and service.
SHIFT NOT ALLOWED The gear position requested by the driveris currently blocked.This occurs if RE-VERSE is requested while moving (at6 mph [10 km/h] or faster), or if DRIVE isrequested while moving backwards (at 6mph [10 km/h] or faster).Make sure thevehicle is stopped before engaging DRIVEor REVERSE.
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MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
SHIFT TO NEUTRAL – THEN DRIVE ORREVERSEThe transmission has shifted itself intoNEUTRAL (due to a fault condition, oroverheat due to excessive idling whenstopped in DRIVE with the brakes re-leased), but the shift lever remains in gear.Shift into NEUTRAL and then back intogear for continued driving.If the transmis-sion will not re-engage, see your autho-rized dealer.
AUTOMATIC UNAVAILABLE The transmission is unable to shift itselfautomatically, due to a fault condition.Usethe AutoStick mode to shift the transmis-sion manually.See your authorized dealerfor diagnosis and service.
REDUCE GEAR CHANGES The transmission pump is overheating.InAutoStick mode, try to drive in one spe-cific gear as much as possible, avoiding fre-quent gear changes.In DRIVE, the trans-mission will automatically modify its shiftschedule to reduce the number of shifts.
TRANSMISSION GETTING HOT PRESSBRAKEThe transmission driving clutch is overheat-ing, usually due to repeated launches instop-and-go traffic.Pull over and allow thetransmission to cool in NEUTRAL until“TRANS.COOL READY TO DRIVE” isdisplayed.
TRANS.HOT STOP SAFELY SHIFT TOPARK WAIT TO COOLThe transmission driving clutch has over-heated.Pull over, shift the transmission intoPARK, and allow the vehicle to cool until“TRANS.COOL READY TO DRIVE” isdisplayed.
TRANSMISSION COOL READY TODRIVEThe transmission has cooled down and thevehicle is OK to drive.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION A transmission fault has been detected.See your authorized dealer for diagnosisand service.
SERVICE A shift lever fault has been detected.Seeyour authorized dealer for diagnosis andservice.
SET PARK BRAKE The sensor that confirms PARK engage-ment is not functioning properly.Engagethe parking brake to ensure that the ve-hicle will not roll when in PARK.
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WARNING!
•Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is
open or the tank is being filled.
•Never add fuel when the engine is running.This is in violation of most state and
federal fire regulations and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to turn on.
•A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a
vehicle.You could be burned.Always place fuel containers on the ground while
filling.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving
conditions.
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and
compares it to the actual path of the vehicle.When the actual path does not match the
intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting
the oversteer or understeer condition.
ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has two available operating modes:
Full On
This is the normal operating mode for ESC.Whenever the vehicle is started the system
will be in this mode.This mode should be used for most driving situations.ESC should
only be turned to “Partial Off ” for specific reasons as noted.
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To place the Euro Twin Clutch transmission in NEUTRAL, follow the procedure below:
1.Turn the key to the ON/RUN position, without starting the engine.
2.Press the brake pedal and shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
3.Turn the key to the OFF position.The key will remain in the ignition switch (it cannot
be removed, since the transmission is not in PARK).Leave the key in the OFF position
while being towed.
4.Release the brake pedal only when the parking brake is applied, or the vehicle is se-
curely connected to a tow vehicle.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a conventional automatic transmis-
sion.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.
UTILITY
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•If your FIAT 500L requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service,
lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty,
dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.See your
Warranty booklet for further details.
•Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
•Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
•Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
•You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.If
you feel you are in an “unsafe situation,” please let us know.With your consent, we will
contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Low Fuel Warning Light
This warning light indicates when the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal (7.8 L).This
light will turn on and a single chime will sound.
Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system.If the charging system light
remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on.Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure.If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.A chime will sound when this light
turns on.
We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
If the light is not on during starting, stays on or turns on while driving, we recommend
you contact the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
Air Bag Warning Light
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
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CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels.TPMS pres-
sures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage.Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle.If the A/C system is on, turn it off.Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle.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.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, this light will turn on
for four to eight seconds as a bulb check.During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt
is unbuckled, a chime will sound.After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver or
front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Indicator Light will flash or
remain on continuously.Refer to “Seat Belt Systems” in “Things To Know Before Starting”
in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake
application.If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied,
that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake sys-
tem reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is
at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic
system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the
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