climate control FIAT 500L 2015 2.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM FIAT...............2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT..................4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...............6
GETTING STARTEDKEY FOB.......................8VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM............9POWER DOOR LOCKS...............9SEAT BELT SYSTEMS................11SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —AIR BAGS......................12CHILD RESTRAINTS................15HEAD RESTRAINTS.................19FRONT SEATS....................22REAR SEATS.....................23HEATED SEATS...................24TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN...25
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS...26TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER...26WIPER/WASHER LEVER..............28ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL.........29MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS.........31AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS(ATC).........................32REAR PARK ASSIST.................33POWER SUNROOF.................33EURO TWIN CLUTCH SIX-SPEEDTRANSMISSION...................34ADDING FUEL...................37ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)...38
ELECTRONICSYO U R V E H I C L E ' S S O U N D S YS T E M.......40IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO............42Uconnect® 5.0...................43Uconnect® 6.5N..................55Uconnect® PHONE.................74STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS.....84ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC)...................84PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES...........85UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®)....................86POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED.......88
POWER OUTLET..................89
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING.................90RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)...............90
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..............92INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS..92INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS..96IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS..........98JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.........99TIRE SERVICE KIT.................107JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE..........113SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE.............116TOW I N G A D I S A B L E D V E H I C L E.........116FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE...........118EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)........120CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL..........120
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOPENING THE HOOD..............121ENGINE COMPARTMENT............122FLUID CAPACITIES................124FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPA RT S.......................124MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.........126MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...........126FUSES........................130TIRE PRESSURES.................133SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED..........134WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE.......135REPLACEMENT BULBS..............136
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEFIAT CUSTOMER CENTER............137FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER......137ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED..137PUBLICATIONS ORDERING...........137REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES..................138
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®...139
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.......140
INDEX......................141
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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11.Upper Glove Box
12.Dash Storage
13.Lower Glove Box
14.Climate Controls pg.31
15.Power Outlet pg.89
16.Shift Lever
17.Tilt Telescoping Steering Column pg.25
18.Power Window Locks
19.Power Window Switches
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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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.
Manual Climate Controls
1 — Temperature Control2 — Air Recirculation Control3 — Blower Control
4 — Rear Defroster5 — Mode Control6 — A/C Control
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Partial Off
•The “ESC OFF” button is located in the switch bank above the climate control.To en-
ter the “Partial Off ” mode, momentarily press the “ESC OFF” button and the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will illuminate.To turn the ESC on again, mo-
mentarily press the “ESC OFF” button and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” will turn off.This will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of operation.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle’s traction when
driving with snow chains, or when starting
off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be
desirable to switch to the “Partial Off ”
mode by momentarily pressing the “ESC
OFF” button.Once the situation requiring
“Partial Off ” mode is overcome, turn ESC
back on by momentarily pressing the “ESC
OFF” button.This may be done while the
vehicle is in motion.
“ESC OFF” button
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Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F21 – 15 Amp Blue Fuel Pump
F23 – 20 Amp Yellow Anti-Lock Brake Valves
F24 – 7.5 Amp Brown Stability Control System
F30 – 5 Amp Tan After Run Pump
F81 70 Amp Tan – PTC (Secondary)
F82 40 Amp Orange – Transmission
F83 40 Amp Orange – PTC (Primary)
F84 7.5 Amp Brown Transmission
F85 15 Amp Blue Front Power Outlet 12V
F86 – 15 Amp Blue Rear Power Outlet 12V
F88 7.5 Amp Brown Heated Mirrors
Interior Fuses
The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) and is located on the
driver's side under the instrument panel.
CavityVehicle FuseNumberMini Fuse Description
1 F12 7.5 Amp Brown Right Low Beam
2 F32 7.5 Amp BrownFront and Rear Ceiling LightsTr u n k a n d D o o r C o u r t e s y L i g h t s
3 F53 7.5 Amp Brown Instrument Panel Node
4 F38 20 Amp Yellow Central Door Locking
5 F36 15 Amp BlueDiagnostic Socket, Car Radio,Climate Control System, TPMS,Sunroof
6 F90 7.5 Amp Brown Left High Beam
Interior Fuse Panel
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CavityVehicle FuseNumberMini Fuse Description
7 F91 7.5 Amp Brown Right High Beam
8 F92 7.5 Amp Brown Left Fog Light
9 F93 7.5 Amp Brown Right Fog Light
10 F33 5 Amp Tan BSM, ESP
11 F34 20 Amp Yellow Rear Left Passenger Window
12 F49 20 Amp Yellow Rear Right Passenger Window
13 F43 20 Amp Yellow Bi-Directional Washer
14 F48 20 Amp Yellow Passenger Power Window
15 F13 7.5 Amp BrownLeft Low Beam, Headlamp Level-ing
16 F50 7.5 Amp Brown Airbag
17 F51 5 Amp Tan
Car Radio Switch, Climate Con-trol System, Stop Light, Clutch,Reverse Gear, Sunroof, ParkingSensor, Rear Camera
18 F37 7.5 Amp BrownStop Light Switch, InstrumentPanel Node
19 F49 5 Amp TanExterior Mirror, GPS, Electric Mir-ror, Parking Sensor
20 F31 5 Amp Tan Climate Control, Seat Regulation
21 F47 20 Amp Yellow Driver Power Window
Rear Interior Fuses
The rear interior fuse panel is located on the driver's side in the rear compartment.
CavityVehicle FuseNumberMini Fuse Description
1F6115AmpBlueLumbarRegulationSeats
2 F62 15 Amp Blue Heated Seats
3 F64 20 Amp Yellow Hi Fi System
4 F65 20 Amp Yellow Sun Blind
5 F66 20 Amp Yellow Sunroof
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)....126
Adding Fuel.................37
Adding Washer Fluid............126
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag.........12
Advance Front Air Bag.........12
Air Bags.................12
Air Bag Warning Light..........12
Driver Knee Air Bag...........13
Front Air Bag..............12Passenger Knee Air Bag.........13Rollover.................12Side Impacts...............12Air Bag Light.................92Air Bag, Side.................12Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter).............126Air Conditioner Maintenance.......126Air Conditioning Refrigerant........126Air Conditioning System..........126AlarmDisarm The System............9Vehicle Security Alarm..........9Alarm (Security Alarm)..........9, 97Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).....124, 126Capacities...............124Disposal................126Anti-Lock Warning Light...........92Appearance Care.............126Audio Systems (Radio).........41, 45Automatic TransmissionFluid Type...............125
Battery...................126Body Mechanism Lubrication........126Brake Fluid.................125Brakes...................126Brake System................126Master Cylinder............126Warning Light..............94Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle..26Bulb Replacement.............136Bulbs, Light.................136
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..124Capacities, Fluid...............124Caps, FillerFuel..................120
Oil (Engine)..............126
Car Washes................126
Changing A Flat Tire.............99
Charging System Light............92
Child Restraint................15
Child Restraints
Center Seat LATCH...........16
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt.............17
Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren.................17Using The Top Tether Anchorage....17CleaningWheels................126Windshield Wiper Blades.......126Climate ControlAutomatic................32Manual..................31Clock....................43Clock Setting................43Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light......92Brake Warning Light...........94Charging System Light.........92Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator.................97Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light..............96Engine Temperature Warning Light...94Front Fog Light Indicator........97High Beam Indicator..........96Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)....95Oil Pressure Warning Light.......92Park/Headlight ON Indicator......97Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) Light..............93Turn Signal Indicator..........96Vehicle Security Light..........97Clutch...................126Clutch Fluid................126Compact Spare Tire............134Coolant (Antifreeze)............124Cooling System...............126Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).....126Coolant Level.............126Disposal Of Used Coolant......126Drain, Flush, And Refill.........126Inspection...............126
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