fuel consumption FIAT 500L 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION
The display shows useful information to
the driver while driving.The display fig. 61 will show the
following information:A: headlight regulation corrector,
Start&Stop, gear engaged and driving
mode (versions with Dualogic
transmission) or Gear Shift Indicator
(versions with manual transmission),
compass display (for versions/markets,
where provided)
B: Setup Menu options (see details
on following pages)
C: car speed, warning messages/
any failure indications
D: total kilometres (or miles) run and
icons of any failure indications
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
The GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) system
advises the driver to change gear
through a specific indication on the
instrument panel. Through the GSI, the
driver is informed that shifting gear
will allow a reduction in fuel
consumption.
"SHIFT UP" icon
(SHIFT): the GSI
suggests an upshift.
"SHIFT DOWN" icon
(SHIFT): the
GSI suggests a downshift.
The icon remains displayed until a gear
is shifted or the driving conditions go
back to a situation where gearshifting is
not required, to improve consumption.CONTROL BUTTONS
These are located on the left side of the
steering wheel fig. 62.
They allow the driver to select and
interact with the items in the Setup
Menu of the display (see paragraph
"Setup Menu").
/: press and release the
buttons to access the Setup Menu and
to scroll the menu and the submenus
upwards or downwards.
/: press and release the
buttons to access the information
displays or the submenus of an item of
the Setup Menu.
OK: press this button to access/
select the info displays or the
submenus of an item of the Setup
Menu. Hold the button pressed for 1
second to reset the displayed/selected
functions.
Speedometer
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SETUP MENU
The Setup Menu includes the following
items:
Speedometer
Trip
Vehicle info
Audio
Telephone (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Navigation (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Alerts
Vehicle Settings
When the ignition key is turned to the
MAR-ON position, the display shows
the last Menu option active before
the engine was switched off.
NOTE With theUconnect™system,
some Menu items are shown and
managed on the display of the latter
and not on the instrument panel display
(refer to the Multimedia chapter or to
the supplement available online).
Vehicle Settings
This menu item allows you to change
the settings for:
"Display"
"Safety / Assistance"
"Safety"
“Oil level reset” (0.9 TwinAir Turbo
versions only)
Display
By selecting item "Display" you can
access the settings/information
regarding: “Dimmer” (for versions/
markets, where provided), “Screen
Setup”, “See phone”, “See navigation”,
“Reset trip B automatic".
Safety / Assistance
By selecting “Safety / Assistance" you
can access the settings/information
regarding: “City Brake Control” (for
versions/markets, where provided),
“Parking sensor volume”, “Buzzer
volume”.
Safety
By selecting item "Security" you can
access the settings/information
regarding: “Hill Holder” (for versions/
markets, where provided), “Passenger
AIRBAG” (for versions/markets, where
provided), “Seat belt buzzer”, “Speed
beep”.
Oil level reset
(0.9 TwinAir Turbo versions only)
By selecting this item you can reset the
engine oil top-up warning, which
appears about every 8000 km.
Proceed as follows to reset this warning
after topping up the engine oil:
briefly press theOKbutton on the
steering wheel: the display will show"Oil level reset";
pressto select "Yes" and reset
the top-up warning, or press
to
select “No” of you do not wish to reset
the warning.
IMPORTANT Failure to top up the
engine oil could result in a low level,
which could prevent normal car
operation and even cause it to stop.
TRIP COMPUTER
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when the
key is turned to MAR.
The Trip computer comprises:
Instantaneous info(except LPG
and Natural Power versions): display of
“Range” and “Instantaneous
consumption" parameters
"Trip A" displays the following
values: “Travel Distance”, “Travel time”,
“Average fuel consumption” and
“Average speed”
"Trip B" displays the following
values: “Travel Distance”, “Travel time”,
“Average fuel consumption” and
“Average speed”
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
“Trip A” and “Trip B” monitor the car's
"complete missions" (trips) separately
from each other. The “Trip B” function
may be excluded.

Amber warning lights
Warning light What it means
iTPMS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
iTPMS failure/iTPMS temporarily deactivated
The warning light flashes for about 75 seconds and then stays on constantly to indicate that the system is
temporarily deactivated or faulty. The system will go back to normal operation when the operating
conditions will allow it. If this is not the case, carry out the “Reset” procedure after restoring the normal
operating conditions. If the malfunction warning persists, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Tyre pressure low
The warning light switches on constantly to indicate that the tyre pressure is lower than the recommended
value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tyre duration and fuel
consumption may not be guaranteed. It is advisable to restore the correct pressure value (see the "Wheels"
paragraph in the "Technical specifications" section). Once the normal operating conditions of the vehicle
are restored, carry out the "Reset" procedure.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or more flat tyres as the car handling may be compromised.
Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering.
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45)The iTPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre
pressure drops (for example when a tyre
bursts). In this case, stop the vehicle,
braking with caution and avoiding abrupt
steering.
46)The iTPMS system only warns that the
tyre pressure is low: it cannot inflate
them.
47)Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel
consumption, reduces the tread duration
and may affect the capacity to drive safely.OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety
equipment of the car comprise the
following protection systems:
seat belts;
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;
head restraints;
child restraint systems;
Front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the
following pages with the utmost care. It
is of fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see the "Head restraints"
paragraph in the "Knowing your car"
chapter.
SEAT BELTS
69) 70)
All vehicle seats are equipped with seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor.
The reel mechanism operates locking
the belt in the event of sharp braking or
strong deceleration due to an impact.
This allows the seat belt strap to slide
freely and to adapt to the body of
the occupant. In the event of an
accident, the seat belt will lock reducing
the risk of impact inside the passenger
compartment and of being projected
outside the car.
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the vehicle also respect,
the local laws in force in relation to
the use of the seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The seat belt should be worn keeping
the chest straight and rested against
the backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the
tongue A fig. 69 and insert it into the
buckle B, until it clicks into place.
If the belt jams while being removed, let
it rewind for a short stretch, then pull
it out again without jerking.
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SAFETY

The unstable positions, in other words
those that are abandoned as soon
as the lever is released, are the
positions for requesting a higher gear
(+), requesting a lower gear (–) and
requesting to switch mode from
automatic to manual and vice versa
(A/M).
OPERATING MODE
The transmission/transmission can
function in two operating modes:
MANUALin which the driver
decides when to shift gear
AUTOin which the system decides
when to shift gear
MANUAL MODE
Proceed as follows:
press the brake pedal and start the
engine;
push the gear lever towards (+) to
engage first gear (if starting from N
or R, simply place the lever in the
middle position) or R to engage reverse;
in case of forward gear, the view on
the display must be “M1”, “M2” (see
figure), etc. If this is not so, move the
A/M to activate manual mode;
release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal;
in driving conditions, push the gear
lever towards (+) to engage the next
gear up or towards (–) to engage the
next gear down.
IMPORTANT For the correct use of the
system only use your right foot to
operate the pedal unit.
AUTOMATIC MODE
(AUTO)
Proceed as follows:
press the brake pedal and start the
engine;
push the gear lever towards (+) to
engage first gear (if starting from N
or R, simply place the lever in the
middle position) or R to engage reverse;
in case of forward gear, the view on
the display must be “A1”, “A2” (see
figure), etc. If this is not so, move the
A/M to activate automatic mode;
release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal: the gear most
suited to the vehicle speed will be
engaged.AUTO-ECO OPERATION
To activate the function press the ECO
button fig. 97. The ECO function can be
only activated only with automatic
mode active.
With the ECO function active, the
system will select the most suitable
gear depending on the vehicle speed,
engine rpm and intensity with which the
accelerator pedal is pressed, with the
aim of limiting fuel consumption.
“Kick Down” FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If necessary (e.g. when overtaking),
the system downshifts one or more
gears when the accelerator is
depressed beyond the point where it
becomes stiff (and if the rpm allow it) in
order to provide suitable power and
torque for the required acceleration.
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IMPORTANT The use of the “Kick
Down” function is recommended only
when overtaking or accelerating quickly,
in order not to increase fuel
consumption.
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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On some versions, the gearbox can be
managed sequentially using the
steering wheel controls fig. 98.
To use the controls on the steering
wheel, the gear lever must be in the
central position between (+) and (–).
To engage a higher gear: pull the
right stalk (+) toward the steering wheel.
To engage a lower gear: pull the
right stalk (-) toward the steering wheel.The engagement of a lower (or higher)
gear is only permitted if the engine
revs allow it.
WARNING
108)If the engine fails to start with a gear
engaged, the potentially dangerous
situation due to the fact that the
transmission is automatically put in neutral
will be signalled by an acoustic signal.
WARNING
55)Avoid keeping your hand on this lever
except during gear change or AUTO/
MANUAL mode requests.
56)Using the paddles incorrectly (paddles
pushed towards the dashboard) could
break them.
START&STOP
SYSTEM
109) 110)57)
The Start&Stop system automatically
stops the engine whenever the car
is stationary and all the conditions for
automatic switch-off are met. The
engine is restarted when the driver
wants to move off.
In this way, the car efficiency is
increased, by reducing consumption,
dangerous gas emissions and sound
pollution.
OPERATING MODE
Stopping the engine
Versions with manual transmission:
with the car stationary, the engine
stops with the gears in neutral and the
clutch pedal released.
Versions with Dualogic
transmission: the engine stops if the
vehicle is at a standstill and the brake
pedal is pressed. This condition can be
maintained even if the brake pedal is
not depressed, if the gear lever is
in position N (Neutral).
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STARTING AND DRIVING

TECHNICAL DATA
Everything you may find useful for
understanding how your vehicle
is made and works is contained in this
chapter and illustrated with data, tables
and graphics. For the enthusiasts and
the technician, but also just for those
who want to know every detail of their
car.IDENTIFICATION DATA....................175
ENGINE ..........................................176
WHEELS .........................................180
DIMENSIONS ..................................188
PERFORMANCE .............................191
WEIGHTS........................................194
REFUELLING ..................................205
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............207
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................210
CO2 EMISSIONS ...........................214
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE CAR AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE ................................................217
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
84)
Your car is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of the
Service Schedule. Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission specifications.
Lubricant quality is crucial for engine operation and duration.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Use Features SpecificationOriginal fluids and
lubricantsReplacement interval
Lubricant for petrol
engines (0.9 TwinAir
Turbo 105 HP version)SAE 0W-30ACEA C2/
API SN9.55535-GS1SELENIA DIGITEK P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F020.B12According to Service
Schedule
Lubricant for petrol
engines (1.4 16V
version)SAE 5W-40
ACEA C39.55535-S2SELENIA K P.E.
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F603.C07According to Service
Schedule
Lubricant for petrol/
methane and petrol/LPG
enginesSAE 5W-40
ACEA C39.55535-T2SELENIA MULTIPOWER
GAS 5W-40
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F922.E09According to Service
Schedule
Lubricant for diesel
enginesSAE 0W-30
ACEA C29.55535-DS1 or
MS.90047SELENIA WR
FORWARD
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F842.F13According to Service
Schedule
If lubricants conforming to the specific request are not available, products that meet the indicated specifications can be used to
top up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
WARNING
84)The use of products with specifications other than those indicated above could cause damage to the engine not covered by the warranty.
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FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in the tables below are determined on the basis of the type-approval tests laid down by
specific European Directives.
IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic conditions, weather conditions, driving style, general condition of the car, trim level/
equipment/accessories, use of the climate control system, car load, presence of roof racks and other situations that adversely
affect the aerodynamics or wind resistance lead to different fuel consumption values than those measured. The fuel
consumption will get more regular only after having driven the first 3000 km.
IMPORTANT For some versions/markets the "ECO" fuel consumption values shown in the following tables are obtained only
using the Goodyear 205/55 R16 91H tyre.
FUEL CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE (litres/100 km)
500L versions
VersionsUrban Extra-urban Combined
0.9 TwinAir Turbo Natural Power (Euro 6)
7.2 / 7.2(A)5.2 / 5.1(A)5.9 / 5.9(A)
0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP (Euro 6)(B)5.7 4.2 4.8
0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP (Euro 6)
(B) (C)5.6 4.1 4.7
1.4 16V 95 HP (Euro 6) / 1.4 16V 95 HP PRO (Euro 6)
(C)8.1 5.0 6.1
1.4 16V 120 HP (Euro 6)8.8 5.4 6.7
1.4 16V 120 HP (Euro 6)
(C)8.2 5.1 6.2
1.4 16V 120 HP LPG (Euro 6)
8.8
(D)/ 11.4(E)5.4(D)/ 7.0(E)6.7(D)/ 8.6(E)
(A) Methane fuel supply (m3/100 km)
(B) Type-approval test starting in 2ndgear.
(C) Versions for specific markets with 205/55 R16 GoodYear tyres only. For versions/markets, where provided, tyres offering equivalent performance can be used as
an alternative.
(D) Running on petrol
(E) Running on LPG
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VersionsUrban Extra-urban Combined
1.3 16V 85 HP Multijet (Euro 5) / 1.3 16V 85 HP Multijet PRO (Euro 5)5.0 3.7 4.2
1.3 16V 95 HP Multijet (Euro 6) / 1.3 16V 95 HP Multijet PRO (Euro 6)4.9 3.6 4.1
1.3 16V 85 HP Multijet Dualogic (Euro 5)4.5 3.7 4.0
1.3 16V 95 HP Multijet Dualogic (Euro 6)4.5 3.6 3.9
1.6 16V 120 HP Multijet (Euro 6) / 1.6 16V 120 HP Multijet PRO (Euro 6)4.6 4.0 4.2
The fuel consumption for Dualogic versions are in AUTO-ECO mode.
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