towing capacity FIAT 500L 2017 2.G Owners Manual

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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WARNING!(Continued)
shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can
cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal
tire pressures can cause steering problems. You
could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or
under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle con-
trol. Always drive with each tire inflated to the
recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if
you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold
tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Load-
ing Information placard in “Vehicle Loading” in the
“Starting And Operating” section of this manual.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and
rear axles must not be exceeded. For further informa-
tion on GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing,
refer to “Vehicle Loading” in the “Starting And Oper-
ating” section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
Tire And Loading Information Placard
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occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never ex-
ceed the weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount
of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if
“XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine how this reduces
the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there
will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is
295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
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If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow-
ing table shows examples on how to calculate total
load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your
vehicle with varying seating configurations and num-
ber and size of occupants. This table is for illustration
purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating
and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 247

Towing............................ .292
Emergency Trunk Release ...................24
Engine Air Cleaner ..........................304
Break-In Recommendations ................65
Checking Oil Level .....................302
Compartment ........................ .299
Cooling ............................ .314
Exhaust Gas Caution .................67, 269
Fails To Start ........................ .219
Flooded, Starting ..................... .219
Fuel Requirements .....................266
Oil .............................302, 339
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .303
Oil Filter ............................304
Oil Selection ..........................303
Overheating ..........................274
Starting ............................ .218
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........294
Ethanol ...............................267
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................67, 269
Exhaust System .......................67, 312
Exterior Lights ...........................70 Filters
Air Cleaner ..........................304
Air Conditioning ...................205, 306
Engine Fuel ..........................340
Engine Oil .......................... .304
Engine Oil Disposal ....................304
Flashers Turn Signal ........................70, 150
Flooded Engine Starting ...................219
Fluid, Brake ............................342
Fluid Capacities ........................ .339
Fluid Leaks .............................70
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission .................320
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ..........340
Fog Lights .............................. 9
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Fold And Tumble Rear Seat ..................83
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ....................289
Fuel ................................. .266
Adding ............................ .269
Additives ............................268
Capacity ............................339
Clean Air ............................266
Ethanol ............................ .267
Gasoline ............................26610
INDEX 359

Compact Spare........................254
General Information ..............249, 253, 254
High Speed ..........................251
Inflation Pressures .....................250
Jacking ............................ .280
Life Of Tires ..........................257
Load Capacity .....................245, 246
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ...........262
Pressure Warning Light ..................147
Quality Grading .......................261
Radial ............................. .251
Replacement ..........................258
Rotation ............................ .260
Safety .......................... .239, 249
Sizes ...............................240
Snow Tires .......................... .253
Spare Tire ..................253, 254, 255, 256
Spinning ............................256
Tread Wear Indicators ...................256
Tire Safety Information ....................239
Towing ...............................271
Disabled Vehicle .......................292
Recreational ..........................272
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ..........272
Traction ...............................228 Traction Control
........................ .234
Trailer Towing ..........................271
Transmission Automatic .....................220, 221, 320
Fluid ...............................320
Maintenance ..........................320
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ....110
Tread Wear Indicators .....................256
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) ......................24
Trunk Release, Emergency ...................24
Turn Signals ............................150
UCI Connector ..........................192
Uconnect Customer

Programmable Features ..........185
Uconnect Settings ..................... .185
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features ..........183
Passive Entry Programming ...............183
Uconnect Settings ..................... .183
Uconnect Voice Command ..................207
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................261
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . .192
Universal Transmitter .....................110
Unleaded Gasoline .......................266
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