FIAT 500L 2017 2.G Owners Manual

buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
Power Sun Blind
Pull the power sun blind switch and the blind will
move towards the rear part of the vehicle, until it is fully
open.
With the blind fully open pull the power sun blind
switch and the blind will move towards the front part of
the vehicle, until it is fully closed.
NOTE:During the automatic opening and closing
stages, if the power sun blind switch is pulled again it
will stop the blind movement.
POWER OUTLETS
Passenger Compartment Power Socket
The power outlet is located on the central tunnel, in
front of the gear selector, between the two cup holders.
It only operates with the ignition key at MAR/ON.
On models with optional smoker ’s kit,the cigar
lighter takes the place of the power socket (see Cigar
lighter paragraph). NOTE:
Do not connect devices with power higher than
180 W to the socket. Do not damage the socket by using
unsuitable adaptors.CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED
This is located on the central tunnel, next to the parking
brake lever. To activate the cigar lighter, push and
release the knob. After a few seconds the knob auto-
matically returns to its initial position, and the cigar
lighter is ready for use.
Passenger Compartment Power Socket
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WARNING!
When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot.
To avoid serious injury, handle the cigar lighter
with care. Always check that the cigar lighter has
turned off.
NOTE:
• Always check that the cigar lighter is switched off. •
Do not connect devices with power higher than 180
W to the socket. Do not damage the socket by using
unsuitable adaptors.
CUPHOLDERS
For the driver and front passenger, cupholders are
located on the floor console between the front seats.
Cigar Lighter — If Equipped
Front Cupholders
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For the rear seat passengers their is one cupholder
located in the center armrest (if equipped).
STORAGE
Glove Compartment
Your vehicle is equipped with a upper and lower glove
compartment which is located on the right side of the
instrument panel. Push the latch button upward on the
upper glove compartment door to open it. Pull outward
on the lower glove compartment latch to open the lower
glove compartment. Push the upper glove compart-
ment door down to close it and the lower glove
compartment door upward to close it.
Rear Cupholder
Upper And Lower Glove Compartments
Glove Compartment Storage
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Front Center Armrest Storage — If Equipped
The front center armrest contains a storage compart-
ment. To open the storage compartment push in the
upper release latch on the front of the armrest.Lift upward on the armrest to gain access to the storage
area.
The front center armrest can also be lifted up and
adjusted in three positions, this is done by pulling up on
the armrest, push the latch down to adjust the armrest
down.
Armrest Upper Release Latch
Front Center Armrest Raised Position
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REAR CARGO STORAGE FEATURES
This vehicle features a load platform which can be
adjusted to three different heights, permitting modular
luggage compartment volume:
•Position 1 (platform completely lowered) permits
maximum luggage compartment capacity.
• Position 2 (platform at threshold level) permits a
level load threshold to facilitate loading/unloading
of objects in the luggage compartment. It also allows
the space underneath to be used as a additional
compartment for stowing objects which are more
fragile or small.
• Position 3 (platform completely raised) in conjunc-
tion with the lowering of the rear seat and front
passenger side seat backrests, permits long objects to
be loaded. It is advisable to use this position only for
the actual period in which the objects are trans-
ported, then return the platform to position 1 or 2.
Tilt of cargo floor
The cargo floor can also be arranged at an angle (tilted
toward the rear seat backs), in order to facilitate access
to the area below the luggage compartment. In this
position also the plan guarantees the correct locking of any objects present inside the cargo area, avoiding that
they move in the event of sudden braking.
CAUTION!
The dimension of the cargo floor permit a maxi-
mum capacity of a distributed weight of 154 lbs
(70kg) (if positioned at threshold level) or 88 lbs
(40 kg) (if positioned at raised level) do not add
objects with a higher weight.
Tilt Floor Feature
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Access to double load compartment
To access the double load compartment, proceed as
follows:
1. Grip handle and raise platform, holding it with onehand. 2. Place the desired objects in compartment.
Load Platform
1 — Handle
2 — Platform
Load Compartment
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3. Then reposition the platform correctly in the hous-ings on the side panels and rear crossmember.
NOTE: Movements of the load platform must take
place in a central position relative to the luggage
compartment. Moving the load platform
To move the load platform from lower to upper posi-
tion, proceed as follows:
1. Grip handle and raise the platform, holding it with
one hand.
Platform Housings
1 — Front Locations
2 — Rear Locations
Load Platform
1 — Handle
2 — Platform
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2. Position the platform correctly on housing on theside panels.Securing Your Load
There are two tie downs inside the luggage compart-
ment for attaching cables which can secure the load
carried.
A further two tie downs located on the rear crossmem-
ber.
Raised Position
1 — Front Housing Locations
2 — Rear Housing Locations
Cargo Tie Down Locations
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Two hooks are also available on the side panels to fix
loads which are not excessively heavy (e.g. bags). To use
the hooks, push the release button.
CAUTION!
The maximum load admitted per each bag hook is
22 lbs (10 kg).
Storage Compartments
There are two storage compartments located on the rear
side panels.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located
with the climate controls on the instrument
panel. Push this button to turn on the rear window
defroster. An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
Cargo Side Panel Hook Locations
1 — Release Button
2 — Hook
Storage Compartment
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defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20
minutes. To manually shut the defroster off, push the
button a second time.
NOTE:To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage
to the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft
cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping paral-
lel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled
off after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of
the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK-IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 110 lbs (50 kg), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
Their are two attachment points inside the door jambs
that the Roof Rack crossbars attach to.
Roof Rack Attachment Points
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