rear view mirror FIAT 500L 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

KNOWING YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The handbook that you are reading
simply and directly explains how it
is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see immediately what is
described here for yourself.DASHBOARD ................................. 10
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............... 12
KEYS .............................................. 12
IGNITION DEVICE ........................... 14
SEATS ............................................ 15
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 18
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 19
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 19
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ....... 21
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 24
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................... 26
WINDSCREEN WIPER/REAR
WINDOW WIPER ............................ 27
FIXED GLASS ROOF ....................... 29
ELECTRIC SUNROOF ..................... 30
DOORS ........................................... 32
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 33
BONNET ......................................... 35
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........... 36
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ...................................... 38
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM ........ 39
VERSION WITH METHANE
SYSTEM (NATURAL POWER) ......... 41
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Briefly press button: unlocking of
doors and boot, timed switching-on
of internal lights and double flashing of
direction indicators (for versions/
markets, where provided). The doors
are unlocked automatically if the fuel
cut-off system intervenes. Once the
doors are locked, if one or more doors
or the boot are not closed correctly,
the LED located over the button
and
direction indicators start flashing
quickly.
Briefly press the button
: lock of
doors and boot with ceiling lights off
and single flash of direction indicators
(for versions/markets, where provided).
If one or more door are open, the
doors will not be locked. This is
indicated by a rapid flashing of the
direction indicators (for versions/
markets, where provided). If the
luggage compartment is open, the
doors will, however, be locked.Press the button
: remote
opening the boot. The direction
indicators will flash twice to indicate
that the boot has been opened.
Electric door rear-view mirror
movement
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, press the button
on the key with remote control to
also open the rear-view mirrors (if they
were previously folded).
If the mirrors were closed using the
internal control, automatic opening with
the remote control will be deactivated.
Press the button
on the key with
remote control to also close the
rear-view mirrors (if they were previously
opened).
REQUEST FOR
ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 keys
with incorporated remote control.
Should a new remote control be
necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership,
taking a personal identity document
and the car ownership documents with
you.SAFE LOCK DEVICE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
2)
It prevents the opening of the doors
from inside the passenger
compartment, serving as an obstacle to
break-in attempts (e.g. broken
window). We recommend that you
activate the device each time you park
your car.
Device engagement: press button
on the key quickly twice.
Engagement is indicated by the
direction indicators flashing three times
and the flashing of the LED on the
button
located on the instrument
panel (see figure).
The device does not come on if one or
more doors is not properly shut.
Device disengagement: press button
or turn the ignition key to MAR.
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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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Electric adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The mirrors can only be adjusted with
the ignition key at MAR.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
use device A fig. 23 to select the
required mirror (right or left);
move device A to position B and
manipulate it to adjust the left door
mirror;
move device A to position D and
manipulate it to adjust the right door
mirror.
Once you have finished the adjustment,
return device A to intermediate locking
position C.Electric folding
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The mirrors can be folded away
electrically only if the ignition key is in
the MAR position.
Bring device A to position E fig. 23to
fold the mirrors in the closed position.
Bring device A to position C to move
the mirrors back to the driving position.
Automatic activation
Activating the central door locking
system from outside the vehicle
automatically folds the mirrors. They
return to the driving position when the
ignition device is turned to the MAR
position.
If the mirrors were folded in using
device A, they can only be returned to
the driving position using the same
device.
Courtesy light
Electric rear view mirrors incorporate
LED courtesy lights which come on
when the mirrors are folded. The lights
remain on for the same time as the
courtesy lights inside the car.Activation/deactivation of the
function
TheUconnect™system menu can be
used to activate/deactivate the electric
mirror folding function (the default
setting for the function is “Active”). For
further information refer to the contents
of the supplements available online.
IMPORTANT While driving, the mirrors
must always be in the "fully open"
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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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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WARNING
64)The system is an aid for the driver, who
must always pay full attention while
driving. The responsibility always rests with
the driver, who must take into account
the traffic conditions in order to drive
in complete safety. The driver must always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle
in front.
65)If the driver depresses the brake pedal
fully or carries out a fast steering during
system operation, the automatic braking
function may stop (e.g. to allow a possible
manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle).
66)The laser beam is not visible at the
naked eye. Do not look directly, or with
optical instruments (e.g. lenses), at the
laser beam from a distance lower than 10
cm: this may cause damage to the sight.
The laser beam is also present when
the key is at MAR but its operation is off,
not available or manually deactivated
with the display Setup Menu.
67)The system intervenes on vehicles
travelling in the same lane. Small sized
vehicles (e.g. bicycles or motorbikes)
or people, animals and things (e.g.
pushchairs) and more in general all those
obstacles with a low reflection of the light
emitted by the laser (e.g. vehicles soiled
with mud) are not taken into consideration.68)If the car must be placed on a roller
bench (at a speed within 5 and 30 km/h)
for maintenance interventions or if it is
washed in an automatic roller washing
tunnel with an obstacle in the front part
(e.g. another car, a wall or another
obstacle), the system may detect its
presence and activate. In this case the
system must be deactivated through the
display Setup Menu.
WARNING
35)The laser sensor may have limited or
absent operation due to weather
conditions such as: heavy rain, hail, thick
fog, heavy snow, formation of ice layers on
the windscreen.
36)Sensor operation may also be
compromised by the presence of dust,
condensation, dirt or ice on the
windscreen, by traffic conditions (e.g.
vehicles that are driving not aligned with
your car, vehicle driving in a transverse or
opposite way on the same lane, bend with
a small radius of curvature), by road
surface conditions and by driving
conditions (e.g. off-road driving). Make sure
the windscreen is always clean. Use
specific detergents and clean cloths to
avoid scratching the windscreen. The
sensor operation may also be limited or
absent in some driving, traffic and road
surface conditions.
37)Projecting loads on the roof of the car
may interfere with the correct operation
of the sensor. Before starting make sure
the load is correctly positioned, in order not
to cover the sensor operating range.38)If the windscreen must be replaced
due to scratches, chipping or breakage,
contact exclusively a Fiat Dealership.
Do not replace the windscreen on your
own, risk of malfunction! It is advisable to
replace the windscreen if it is damaged
in the laser sensor area.
39)Do not tamper nor operate on the laser
sensor. Do not close the openings in the
aesthetic cover located under the interior
rear view mirror. In the event of a sensor
failure, contact a Fiat Dealership.
40)If you are driving on roads close to
trees with protruding branches it is
advisable to deactivate the system to
prevent the branches at the height of the
bonnet or the windscreen from interfering
with the system.
41)Do not cover the operating range of the
sensor with stickers or other objects. Also
pay attention to other objects on the
bonnet (e.g. a layer of snow) and make
sure they do not interfere with the light
emitted by the laser.
42)If a trailer or a vehicle is towed the
system must be deactivated with the
display Setup Menu.
43)If the system signals a loss of pressure
on a specific tyre, it is recommended to
check the pressure on all four tyres.
44)The iTPMS does not relieve the driver
from the obligation to check the tyre
pressure every month; it is not even to be
considered a replacement system for
maintenance or a safety system.
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
102) 103)49) 50) 51) 52) 53)
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear-view mirrors,
the door mirrors and fasten the seat
belt correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
VERSIONS WITH MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Petrol versions
Proceed as follows:
engage the handbrake and put the
gear lever in neutral.On 0.9 TwinAir
Turbo 105 HP versionsengage
the handbrake and place the gear lever
in neutral or fully press the clutch pedal
if a gear other than neutral is engaged;
for all versions (except 0.9
TwinAir Turbo 105 HP)fully depress
the clutch pedal without touching
the accelerator;
turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts.Diesel versions
Proceed as follows:
engage the handbrake, put the gear
lever into neutral and turn the ignition
key to MAR: the
warning light in the
instrument panel will turn on.
wait for thewarning light to turn
off and then fully depress the clutch
pedal without pressing the accelerator;
turn the ignition key to the AVV
position as soon as the warning light
turns off. Release the ignition key as
soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT If the engine does not
start at the first attempt, return the
ignition key to STOP before repeating
the procedure. If, with the ignition
key on MAR, the
symbol on the
display stays on together with the
warning light on the instrument
panel (for petrol versions only), it is
advisable to turn the key to STOP and
then back to MAR. If the
symbol
continues to stay on, try with the other
keys provided with the car. Contact a
Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start
the engine.VERSIONS WITH
DUALOGIC GEARBOX
104)
Engine starting is allowed both with a
gear engaged and with the gearbox
in neutral (N).
However, the brake pedal must always
be pressed first if neutral is not
engaged. It is advisable to place the
gear lever in neutral (N) before starting
the engine.
LPG AND NATURAL
POWER VERSIONS
The engine always starts up on petrol
independently of the previously
selected mode.
There must therefore always be some
petrol in the tank to protect the petrol
pump and to guarantee temporary
switching from Methane or LPG to
petrol operation, if high performance is
required.
SWITCHING OFF THE
ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a demanding drive,
before turning the engine off you should
allow it to idle to allow the temperature
in the engine compartment to
decrease.
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Important information and
recommendations...............252
Interior lights........................26
ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation).......................89
iTPMS..............................77
Jack..............................123
Jump starting......................143
Key with remote control.............12
Keys................................12
Lane Change.......................25
LIFTING THE CAR.................171
Luggage compartment..............36
Luggage compartment fusebox.....140
Main beam headlights
(activation)........................25
Main beam headlights (bulb
replacement)....................132
Manual climate control system.......21
Manual transmission...............105
Mechanical key......................12
Mode Selector (device).............112
Mopar Connect....................250
Nozzles (windscreen / rear
window washer).................170
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)....................136
Occupant protection systems.......80
Official type approvals..............251
Parking sensors...................115
Passenger front airbag...............97
Performance (top speed)...........191
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)........................148
Pre-tensioners......................82
Prescriptions for handling the car
at the end of its life..............217
Rain sensor........................28
Rear Backup camera...............116
Rear seats..........................16
Rear view mirrors....................19
Rear window wiper / washer.........28
Rear window wiper blade
(replacement)....................170
Refuelling..........................205
Refuelling the vehicle...............118
Rims and tyres provided............180
Safe Lock (device)..................13
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)............82
Scheduled servicing................148
Scheduled Servicing Plan...........150
Seat belts...........................80
Seats...............................15
Setup menu.........................48
Side bag..........................100
Side bags.........................100
Side direction indicators (bulb
replacement)....................133Side lights / dipped beam
headlights (activation).............24
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL) (bulb replacement).........133
Snow chains.......................180
Speed Limiter......................111
Start&Stop (system)................108
Starting the engine.................103
Steering lock........................14
Steering wheel......................19
Supplementary Restraint System
(SRS) - Airbag....................96
Third brake light (light
replacement)....................136
Third-row rear seats.................16
Tips, controls and general
information......................219
Towing the vehicle..................145
Towing trailers.....................117
Traction + system..................112
Trip Computer.......................48
Types of bulbs.....................131
Tyre inflation pressure..............185
Uconnect™ 5" LIVE...............221
Uconnect™ 7" HD LIVE /
Uconnect™ 7" HD Nav LIVE.....233
Use of the Owner Handbook..........4
Version with LPG system............39
Version with methane system
(Natural Power)...................41
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