clock FIAT 500L 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING
22)Make sure the device is switched off
whenever the windscreen must be
cleaned.
WARNING
6)Do not use the windscreen wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If operation is
not restored (even after turning the key and
restarting the engine), contact a Fiat
Dealership.
7)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
8)Do not activate the rain sensor when
washing the car in an automatic car wash.
9)Make sure the device is switched off if
there is ice on the windscreen.
10)Do not use the rear window wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice. In such
conditions, the screen wiper may be
subjected to excessive stress and the
motor cut-out switch, which prevents
operation for a few seconds, may
intervene. If operation is not restored,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
FIXED GLASS ROOF
(for versions/markets, where provided)
SUN BLIND
The sun blind operates only with the
ignition key turned to MAR. From the
fully closed position press button A fig.
33 for more than half a second: the
blind will move to the fully open
position.
From the fully open position press
button A for more than half a second:
the blind will move to the fully closed
position.
Button A can be pressed in jog mode
to open or close the blind manually.EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the control button does not work, to
move the sun blind manually, remove
the protective cap A fig. 34 on the
internal trim, take the Allen key B
provided (located in the tool box or,
depending on the version, in the
Fix&Go Automatic container in the
luggage compartment), insert it in
housing A and turn it clockwise to open
the blind or anticlockwise to close it.
SUN BLIND
INITIALISATION
Following an automatic movement
malfunction while opening/closing or
after an emergency manoeuvre (see
description in the previous paragraph),
the automatic operation of the sun
curtain must be initialised again.
Proceed as follows:
turn the ignition key from the STOP
position to the MAR position;
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take Allen key C fig. 36 from the tool
box or, depending on the version,
from the Fix&Go Automatic container,
insert it in housing A (for blind
movement) or B (for sun roof
movement) and turn it clockwise to
open the roof (or the blind) or
anticlockwise to close the roof (or the
blind).
SUN ROOF
INITIALISATION
Following an automatic movement
malfunction while opening/closing or
after an emergency manoeuvre (see
description in the previous paragraph),
the automatic operation of the sunroof
must be initialised again.
Proceed as follows
turn the ignition key from the STOP
position to the MAR position;
hold down button A fig. 35: after
approximately 10 seconds the roof
moves jerkily to closing position. When
the movement stops (closed roof),
release button A (if the roof is already
closed, you will hear the mechanical
lock only);
press button A again within 5
seconds after the blind reached the fully
closed position;
hold down button A: the roof will
perform an automatic opening and
closing cycle. Should this not occur,
repeat the operation from the
beginning;
hold down button A until the roof is
completely closed: the initialisation
procedure has ended.
WARNING
23)When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the ignition to avoid
the risk of injury to those still inside the
vehicle due to accidental operation of the
sun roof. Improper use of the roof can
be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that no one is
exposed to the risk of being injured by the
moving sun roof or by objects getting
caught or hit by it.
WARNING
11)Do not open the sunroof if a transverse
roof rack is fitted. Do not open the sunroof
if there is snow or ice on it: you may
damage it.
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DOORS
DOOR CENTRAL
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking from the outside
With doors closed, press the
button
on the remote control or turn the metal
insert (located inside the key) in the
driver side door lock. Door locking is
carried out with all doors shut,
irrespective of the luggage
compartment open/closed status.
Door unlocking from the outside
Press the
button on the remote
control or turn the metal insert (located
inside the key) in the driver side door
lock.
Door locking/unlocking from the
inside
Press the
button on the
dashboard.fig. 37
LED on button on: doors locked /
LED on button off: doors unlocked.
IMPORTANT With central locking
active, pulling the internal opening lever
of the passenger side door unlocks
the door (the LED stays on). Pulling the
internal opening lever of the driver
side door activates central unlocking.CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
24)
This system prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside. The
device B fig. 38 can be activated only
with the doors open.
Position 1: device on (door locked) /
Position 2: device off (door can be
opened from the inside).
The device remains engaged even if the
doors are electrically unlocked.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the child
safety device is engaged.PASSENGER SIDE FRONT
DOOR AND REAR DOOR
EMERGENCY LOCKING
DEVICE
12)
Used to lock the doors when there is
no electrical power supply. Insert the
metal insert of the ignition key in
position A fig. 39 (passenger side front
door) or A fig. 38 (rear doors) and
then turn the key clockwise and then
remove it from position A.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR

When the power steering is on, the
steering wheel effort is lighter, making
parking easier: therefore, this function is
particularly useful for driving in city
centres.
WARNING
32)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the car not
meeting type-approval requirements.
33)Before performing any maintenance
operations, always turn off the engine and
remove the key from the ignition to lock the
steering column (especially when the car
wheels are not touching the ground). If this
is not possible (for example if the key
needs to be turned to MAR or the engine
must be running), remove the main fuse
that protects the electric power steering.
VERSION WITH LPG
SYSTEM
34) 35) 36)
16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22)
INTRODUCTION
The LPG version features two fuel
supply systems: one for petrol and one
for LPG.
PASSIVE SAFETY /
ACTIVE SAFETY
If the car is parked for a long time or
needs to moved in an emergency
(because of a fault or an accident),
proceed as follows:
undo the fixing devices A fig. 52,
then remove the cover B;
close the LPG cock rotating the ring
nut C fig. 53 clockwise. Refit the cover
and retighten the fastening devices A.LPG TANK
The car has a (pressurised) tank A fig.
54 for storing LPG in a liquid state
located in the spare wheel
compartment with suitable protection.
LPG tank certification
The LPG tank is certified in accordance
with the regulations in force.
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18)When painting in an oven, the LPG
tank must be removed from the car and
later refitted by a Fiat Dealership. Although
the LPG system has numerous safety
features, it is advisable to proceed
as follows every time the vehicle is not in
use for a long period or moved in an
emergency as a result of a breakdown or
accident: unscrew the devices fastening
the cover of the LPG tank, then remove it.
Close the LPG cock rotating the ring nut
clockwise (see "Passive safety / active
safety"). Refit the cover and retighten the
fastening devices.
19)Only use LPG for motor vehicles.
20)It is strictly forbidden to use any
additive in the LPG. Periodically (at least
once every six months) it is advisable to let
the LPG in the tank run out and, at the
first refuelling, to check that it does not
exceed the maximum capacity of 38.4 litres
(reserve included) (with a tolerance of 2
litres excess). If the level is above 38.4 litres
(reserve included) contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
21)When switching is requested, metallic
noise from the valves which pressurise
the circuit can be heard. For the switching
logic described above, a delay between the
valve ticking and the switching off of the
instrument panel indication is completely
normal.22)In particular usage conditions, such as
starting and operation at low ambient
temperature or LPG supply with low
propane content, the system may switch
temporarily to petrol operation, without
a visual indication of switching on the
instrument panel. In the event of low LPG
levels in the tank or request for high
performance (e.g. overtaking, car fully
laden, steep hills) the system may
automatically switch to petrol operation to
guarantee the engine power requested; the
green warning light on the instrument
panel switches on to indicate this. When
the above conditions are no longer
present, the system automatically restores
LPG operation; the green warning light
switches off. To achieve the automatic
switching described above, make sure that
there is always enough fuel in the petrol
tank.VERSION WITH
METHANE SYSTEM
(Natural Power)
37) 38) 39) 40)
23) 24) 25) 26) 27)
INTRODUCTION
The "Natural Power" version features
two fuel systems, one for petrol and
one for natural gas (methane).
CYLINDERS
The car is provided with two cylinders
(total capacity approximately 84 litres)
located under the floor (fig. 56 and
fig. 57) and protected by two specific
guards containing compressed
methane in gaseous state (200 bar
nominal pressure at 15°C).
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Natural Power versions
61)
To refuel, open the flap A fig. 114, undo
the cap B turning anticlockwise and
open the filler C.
The profile of the filler is of the universal
type, compatible with Italian and NGV1
standards. In some European countries
adapters are ILLEGAL (e.g. in
Germany).Fuels - identification of vehicle
compatibility. Graphic symbol for
consumer information in
accordance with EN16942
The symbols shown below facilitated
recognising the correct fuel type to
be used on your car.
Before proceeding with refuelling,
check the symbols inside the fuel filler
flap (where provided) and compare
them with the symbols shown on the
fuel pump (where provided).
Symbols for petrol powered cars
E5: Unleaded petrol containing up
to 2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with
maximum 5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant
withEN228.
E10: Unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228.Symbols for diesel powered cars
B7: Diesel containing up to 7% (V/V) of
FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)
compliant withEN590.
B10: Diesel containing up to 10% (V/V)
of FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)
compliant withEN16734.
Symbols for petrol/methane bi-fuel
cars
E5: Unleaded petrol containing up to
2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228.
E10: Unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228.
CNG: Automotive compressed
methane compliant withEN16723.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

500L WAGON versions: lift up the
tab A fig. 121 of the luggage
compartment mat, take the wrench B
from the tool bag and fit it onto the
device C. Turn the wrench B
anticlockwise to unscrew the
space-saver spare wheel fixing bolt so
that it can be lowered, and use the
wrench to drag the wheel out of the
car;
500L WAGON versions: turn the
device D fig. 122 and release the
space-saver spare wheel from its fixing
support E;
take the spanner A fig. 123 and
loosen the fixing stud bolts by about
one turn. For versions with alloy rims,
shake the car to facilitate detachment
of the rim from the wheel hub;
take the chock from the tool bag
and open it out (see fig. 124);
position the chock behind the wheel
diagonally opposite the one to be
replaced to prevent the car from
moving when it is raised, then fit the
jack underneath the car, next to the
wheel to be replaced;
insert the wrench A fig. 125 to
extend the jack until the top of the jack
B fits correctly into the sidemember
C (next to the mark
on the
sidemember itself);
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alert any bystander that the car is
about to be raised; all persons should
be kept away from the car and nobody
must touch it until it has been lowered;
fit handle D fig. 125 into the housing
in device A, operate the jack and raise
the vehicle until the wheel is a few
centimetres from the ground;
remove the wheel cap after
unscrewing the four fixing stud bolts
and finally undo the fifth stud bolt and
extract the wheel (only for versions with
wheel caps fixed by stud bolts);
make sure the contact surfaces
between space-saver wheel and hub
are clean and free from impurities
so that the fixing stud bolts will not
come loose;
fit the space-saver wheel by
inserting the first stud bolt for two
threads into the hole closest to the
valve, then tighten the stud bolt by a
couple of threads, and do the same to
the others;
take the spanner A fig. 120 and fully
tighten the fixing studs;
operate the jack handle D to lower
the car. Then extract the jack;
use the spanner A to fully tighten the
stud bolts in a criss-cross fashion as
per the numerical sequence illustrated
in fig. 126;
when replacing a wheel with alloy
rim it is advisable to place it upside
down (side with finish facing upwards).
500L WAGON versions
129)
When the operation is over, proceed as
follows:
screw device A fig. 127 back onto
fixing support B;
insert spanner C fig. 128 on device
D and rotate it clockwise to tighten
the space-saver wheel support locking
bolt. The device is correctly attached
when the yellow strip appears in
window E on the hole;
put the wheel with the puncture in
the bag provided and place it in the
luggage compartment.Stowing the punctured wheel (500L
WAGON versions)
5-seater versions: place the wheel with
the puncture in the luggage
compartment.
7-seater versions
With third row of rear seats folded:
place the punctured tyre in the luggage
compartment, above the backrests.
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FRONT UPPER LIGHT
CLUSTER
This contains the bulbs for the direction
indicators and dipped headlights.
The bulbs are arranged as follows fig.
136:
A: direction indicators
B: dipped beam headlights
DIRECTION INDICATORS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
remove cover A fig. 136;
turn bulb holder B fig. 137
anticlockwise, extract bulb C and
replace it;
refit the new bulb on the bulb holder,
making sure it is correctly locked;
refit the bulb holder in its housing
and turn it clockwise, until the locking
click is heard;
then refit the cover A fig. 136.DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
remove cover B fig. 136;
remove the connector and bulb
holder C fig. 138 unit, releasing it
outwards;
remove bulb D from connector E
and replace it;
refit the new bulb on the connector,
making sure it is correctly locked;
refit the connector and bulb holder C
unit in its housing;
then refit the cover B fig. 136.
FRONT LOWER LIGHT
CLUSTER
This contains the bulbs for the main
beams and side lights/daytime running
lights (DRL).
The bulbs are arranged as follows fig.
139:
C: main beam headlights
D: side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
steer the wheel completely inwards;
undo the screws A fig. 140 and
remove the flap B;
remove cover C fig. 139;
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remove the connector and bulb
holder D unit, releasing it outwards;
remove the bulb E from connector F
and replace it;
refit the new bulb on the connector,
making sure it is correctly locked;
refit the connector and bulb holder D
unit in its housing;
finally refit cover C.SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
(versions with LED lights)
For light replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Daytime running lights (DRL)
(versions with incandescent bulb)
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
steer the wheel completely inwards;
undo the screws A fig. 140 and
remove the flap B;
remove cover D fig. 139;
turn bulb holder E fig. 142
anticlockwise, extract bulb F from
connector G and replace it;
refit the new bulb on the connector,
making sure it is correctly locked;
refit the bulb holder unit E in its
housing and turn it clockwise, until the
locking click is heard;
finally refit cover D.
SIDE DIRECTION
INDICATORS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
adjust the lens A fig. 143 to
compress in the internal catch B fig.
144, then pull the cluster outwards;
turn the bulb holder C anticlockwise,
extract bulb D and replace it;
refit the bulb holder C in the lens A
fig. 143and turn it clockwise;
refit the cluster making sure that the
internal catch B fig. 144 clips into
position.
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