engine FIAT 500L 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat 500L.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best performance
from the technical features of your Fiat 500L.
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and above all
with those concerning brakes, steering and transmission; at the same time, you can understand the car behaviour on different road
surfaces.
This document contains specifications, special procedures and essential information for caring for and maintaining your Fiat 500L over
time, driving it safely and running it correctly.
After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the car, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains on board
the car should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Fiat offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new car and the service provided by the people at Fiat.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat 500L versions. Options, equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are
not explicitly indicated in the text: as a consequence, you should only consider the information which is related to the
trim level, engine and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the production of the model,
outside the explicit request of options at the time of purchase, will be identified with the wording(for versions/markets,
where provided).
All data contained in this publication are purely indicative. FCA Italy S.p.A. can modify the specifications of the vehicle
model described in this publication at any time, for technical or marketing purposes. For further information, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
For further information, contact a Fiat Dealership.

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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification
EN228. Do not use petrol containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as
damage fundamental components of the supply system.
Diesel engines: refuel only with diesel fuel motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
LPG engines: refuel only with LPG for motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN589. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
Refuelling with methane: refuel only with methane for motor vehicles. The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine
beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the car" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Version with manual transmission (petrol engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress
the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Versions with manual transmission (Diesel engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral, fully
depress the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
warning light to switch off.
Turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Versions with Dualogic gearbox: make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Then
depress the brake pedal, turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.

THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
This is an electronic engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted thefts of the car. It is
automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
There is an electronic device in each
key which can identify the signal
emitted, when the engine is started,
from an aerial built into the ignition
switch. The signal is the "password",
different every time the car is started,
through which the control unit
recognises the key and enables
starting.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE
system control unit sends a recognition
code to the Powertrain Control Module
to deactivate the immobiliser.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has acknowledged
the code received from the key.Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system
deactivates the functions of the engine
control module. If, during starting,
the code is not correctly recognised,
the icon
appears on the instrument
panel display. In this case, turn the
key to STOP and then to MAR-ON; if it
is still locked, try again with the other
keys that come with the car. Contact a
Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start
the engine.
Activation of symbol while driving
If the
symbol illuminates, this
means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (for example due to
a voltage drop). If the symbol remains
on, contact a Fiat Dealership.
KEYS
1)1)1)
MECHANICAL KEY
The metal insert A fig. 3 of the key
operates the ignition device and the
door locks.
To request duplicates of the key, go to a
Fiat Dealership, taking an ID document
and the car ownership documents
with you.
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 4 of the key
operates the ignition device and the
door locks. Press button B to
open/close the metal insert.
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WARNING
1)Button B fig. 4should only be pressed
when the key is away from the body, in
particular from the eyes and from objects
that can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Do not
leave the key unattended to avoid the
button being accidentally pressed while it
is being handled, e.g. by a child.
2)Once the safe lock system is engaged, it
is impossible to open the doors from
inside the car. Therefore, before getting out
of the car check that there is no-one left
on board.
WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
WARNING
1)Used batteries should be disposed of,
as specified by law, in the special
containers, otherwise take them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
IGNITION DEVICE
3) 4) 5) 6)
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 6:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. central
door locking system, etc.) can operate;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key
to be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.STEERING LOCK
Engagement: when at STOP, remove
the key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Disengagement:move the steering
wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
WARNING
3)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
4)Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage 1
stgear if the car is parked uphill or
reverse if the car is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
5)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 badly affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.
6)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to
turn it. This holds true for cars being towed
as well.
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STEERING WHEEL
17) 18)ADJUSTMENTS
The steering wheel can be adjusted
axially and vertically. To adjust, move
lever A fig. 19 downwards to position 1,
then adjust the steering wheel to the
most suitable position and lock it in
position by moving lever A to position
2.
WARNING
17)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the car stationary and engine off.
18)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.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERNAL MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of
a violent impact with the passenger.
Operate lever A fig. 20 to adjust the
mirror into two different positions:
normal or anti-glare.
ELECTROCHROMIC
INTERIOR MIRROR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The electrochromic mirrorfig. 21 has
an ON/OFF button to activate/
deactivate the electrochromic function.
When reverse is engaged, the mirror
is automatically set for daytime use.DOOR MIRRORS
Manual adjustment
From the inside of the car, operate lever
A fig. 22 to adjust the mirror.
Manual folding
If necessary, fold the mirrors, moving
them from the "fully open" to the "fully
closed" position.
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START&STOP SYSTEM
CONTROL
The dual zone automatic climate control
manages the Start&Stop system
(engine off and vehicle at a standstill) in
order to guarantee sufficient comfort
inside the passenger compartment.
IMPORTANT In particularly severe
climate conditions it is recommended to
limit the use of the Start&Stop system
to prevent the compressor from
continuously switching on and off, with
consequent rapid misting of the
windows and accumulation of humidity
with unpleasant smells in the passenger
compartment.
IMPORTANT When the Start&Stop
system is on (engine off and car at a
standstill), the automatic recirculation
management is turned off always taking
air in from outside, to reduce the
probability of the windows misting up
(as the compressor is off).
WARNING
19)It is inadvisable to use internal air
recirculation when the outside temperature
is low, since the windows could mist up
rapidly.
WARNING
5)The climate control system detects the
passenger compartment temperature
using a mean radiant temperature sensor
located in the interior rear view mirror
and protected by a specific cover.
Obstructing the field of view of this sensor
with any object could cause the climate
control system to operate with less than
optimal efficiency.
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
The system uses a coolant that is
compatible with the laws in force in the
countries where the vehicle is sold,
R134a or R1234yf. When charging,
only use the gas indicated on the
dedicated plate in the engine
compartment fig. 26.The use of other coolants affects the
efficiency and condition of the system.
The lubricant used for the compressor
is also strictly linked to the type of
cooling gas: contact a Fiat Dealership.
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If the front and rear fog lights are on
when the engine is stopped, they will
switch off. When the engine is
restarted, the fog lights will remain off
until switched on again by pressing the
button.
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING
CONTROL (AUTOLIGHT)
(dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an infrared LED sensor located
on the windscreen, which detects
variations in outside light levels.
Activation: turn ring nut A fig. 27 to
.
With dusk sensor active, with daytime
running lights (DRL) on, it is not
possible to keep the main beam
headlights on constantly; only flashing
is permitted. In these conditions, the
main beam headlights can be turned on
by turning the ring nut to
and
pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard; otherwise, wait until the
dusk sensor indicates a low light level
(dipped beam headlights on).
On automatic sensor controlled
deactivation, the dipped beam
headlights are deactivated first,
followed by the side lights a few
seconds later.IMPORTANT The sensor cannot detect
the presence of fog. These lights must
therefore be switched on manually in
these circumstances.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With ring nut in position
, push the
stalk forward toward the dashboard
(stable position) to turn on the lights.
The
warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.
The lights are switched off by pulling
the stalk towards the steering wheel.
FLASHING
Pull the left stalk fig. 29 toward yourself,
to the stable position; the stalk goes
back to the central stable position when
it is released. With main beam
headlights on, the
warning light on
the instrument panel will come on at
the same time.DIRECTION INDICATORS
Place the lever in the (stable) position:
upwards:right-hand direction indicator
activation/downwards:left-hand
direction indicator activation.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel.
The direction indicators switch off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected
will flash five times and then switch
off automatically.
“Cornering lights”
When the dipped beam headlights are
on and the speed is below 40 km/h,
if the steering wheel rotation angle
is large or the direction indicators are
on, a light (incorporated in the fog light)
will come on on the relevant side to
improve visibility at night time.
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COURTESY LIGHTS
The function can be enabled and its
times set use the "Settings" Menu
of theUconnect™system. When the
doors are unlocked, the side lights
and puddle lights come on for the time
set in the menu.
Once any door is opened, the lights
remain on for a further 180 seconds, or
for a further 10 seconds after the door
is closed.
“FOLLOW ME HOME”
DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car
to be lit for a set time.
Activation
With the key turned to STOP or
removed, pull the left-hand stalk
towards the steering wheel within 2
minutes from when the engine is turned
off. Each time the stalk is operated,
the lights stay on for an extra 30
seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds. When this time is up the lights
automatically switch off.Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light
on the instrument
panel switches on. The display shows a
message and the time set for the
function. The
warning light comes
on when the stalk is first operated
and stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
WARNING
20)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam headlights
for driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day; where it is not compulsory,
the use of daytime running lights is
permitted.
21)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
Highway Code of the country in which you
are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Switch A fig. 30 is used to switch on/off
the roof light bulbs.
Switch A positions:
central position: lights C and E
switch on/off when the doors are
opened/closed;
pressed to the left (position OFF):
lights C and E are always switched off;
pressed to the right (position):
lights C and D are always switched on.
The lights switch on/off progressively,
controlled by a timer, when the driver
enters and exits the car.
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WINDSCREEN
WIPER/REAR
WINDOW WIPER
WINDSCREEN WIPER /
WASHER
6) 7)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Ring A fig. 31 has five different
positions:
windscreen wiper off
constant flick with 10 second
periods
“faster” flick (speed related)
LOcontinuous slow operation
HIcontinuous fast operation
MIST functionMove the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to activate the MIST
function: operation is limited to the
time for which the stalk is held in this
position. When released, the stalk
will return to its default position and the
windscreen wiper will be stopped.
This function is useful to remove small
deposits of dust from the windscreen,
or morning dew.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer. When the stalk is
held pulled for longer than half a
second, the windscreen wiper is moved
with active control.
The wipers flick three times when the
stalk is released, after which, if the
control is in position
, the washing
cycle is concluded by one last flick after
a pause of approximately 6 seconds.
With the ring inLOorHIposition,
the smart washing function is not
carried out.
Raising the blades ("Service
position" function)
This function makes it possible to
replace the blades or protect them in
conditions of ice and/or snow.Function activation
turn the ring A to position(wiper
stopped);
turn the ignition key to the STOP
position;
after having turned the ignition key
to the STOP position, within two
minutes move the lever to the MIST
within two minutes for at least half a
second to activate the wiper for part
of a flick. This operation can be
repeated up to three times, in order to
move the blade to the most suitable
position for replacement;
turn the ignition key to the MAR
position to move the blades back
down.
The function will be deactivated when
the engine is started again, in case of a
wiping request or with the car moving
(speed above 5 km/h).
IMPORTANT Place the blades back in
contact with the windscreen before
activating the windscreen wiper again
and/or turning the ignition key to
MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT Before activating the
function, make sure, when starting the
engine, that the windscreen is free of
snow or ice.
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RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
22)8) 9)
This is located behind the rear-view
mirror in contact with the windscreen.
The sensor is activated with ignition key
turned to the MAR position, while it is
deactivated with the key turned to
STOP position.
The sensor can measure the amount of
rain and, consequently, manage the
automatic wiping mode of the
windscreen in accordance with the
amount of water on the screen (see the
“Automatic Wiping” paragraph).
AUTOMATIC WIPING
Activation
Go to the “Settings” menu of the
Uconnect™system (for more
information see the supplement
available online) and turn the ring A to
position
or.
Inhibition
If the ignition key is turned to STOP,
leaving the ring A in position
or,
when the engine is next started (ignition
device at MAR), no wiping cycle
occurs for system protection reasons.Deactivation
Go to the “Settings” menu of the
Uconnect™system (for more
information see the supplement
available online) and turn the ring A to a
position other than intermittent (
or
).
REAR WINDOW WIPER /
WASHER
10)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
The ring B fig. 32 can be set to the
following positions:
rear window wiper stopped
intermittent operation
continuous operation, without
pausing between two strokes.The rear window wiper can be
activated in the following ways:
intermittent(with a two-second
pause between two flicks), when ring B
is in position
and the windscreen
wiper is not in operation;
synchronous(half frequency as
the windscreen wiper), when ring B is in
position
and the wiper is working or
when ring B is in position
, reverse
gear is engaged and the windscreen
wiper is working;
continuouswhen ring nut B is in
position
or when reverse gear is
engaged.
Push the stalk towards the dashboard
(rocking position) to activate the rear
window washer jet. Keep pushing the
lever to automatically activate both
the rear window washer jet and the rear
window wiper with a single movement.
Releasing the stalk will activate three
strokes, as described for the
windscreen wiper. If the position is
(rear window wiper stopped), after a
6 second pause, the washing cycle
is completed by a single stroke. The
smart wash cycle will not be performed
if the ring B is in position
.
If washer lasting longer than 30
seconds is needed, the washing cycle
will be inhibited as described in the
“Smart washing” paragraph.
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