weight FIAT 500L 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

31)Abrupt braking or occasional impacts
may cause sudden movements of the load
with consequent situations of hazard for
the driver and passengers: before setting
off, secure the load tightly using the hooks
provided. For securing use cables, ropes
or belts strong enough to hold the items to
be secured.
WARNING
13)Before tilting the seat backrest fully,
remove any objects laid on it.
14)The dimensions of the platform permit
a maximum capacity of distributed weight
of 70 kg (in position 1) or 40 kg (in position
2): do not load objects with a higher
weight.
15)To avoid damaging the blind, do not
place heavy objects on it.
DUALDRIVE
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This only operates with the ignition
key turned to MAR and engine running.
Electric power steering allows the
force required at the steering wheel to
be adapted to the driving conditions.
IMPORTANT When turning the ignition
key quickly, full power steering
functionality can be achieved after a
few seconds.
IMPORTANT During parking
manoeuvres requiring a lot of steering,
the steering may become harder; this is
normal and is due to the intervention
of the system to protect the electric
steering motor from overheating. No
repair intervention is needed in this
case. When the car is used again, the
power steering will work normally again.IMPORTANT The Dualdrive electric
power steering provides an electronic
damping effect when approaching
the end of travel. In some manoeuvring
conditions, the steering wheel may
perform an additional small rotation until
reaching its mechanical stop. This
behaviour is normal and is intended to
prevent excessive impacts with the
mechanical components located inside
the device.
POWER STEERING
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
32) 33)
To engage/disengage the electric
power steering press button fig. 51.
The LED above the button switches on
to indicate that the system is active.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR

Children must be seated safely and
comfortably. As far as the
characteristics of the child seats used
allow, you are advised to keep children
in rear facing child seats for as long
as possible (at least until 3–4 years old),
since this is the most protected
position in the event of an impact.
The choice of the most suitable child
restraint system depends on the weight
and size of the child. There are various
types of child restraint systems, which
can be secured to the car by means
of the seat belts or with the ISOFIX/
i-Size anchoring points. It is
recommended to always choose the
restraint system most suitable for
the child; for this reason always refer to
the Owner Handbook provided with
the child restraint system, to be sure
that it is of the right type for the children
it is intended for.In Europe the characteristics of child
restraint systems are ruled by the
regulation ECE-R44, dividing them into
five weight groups:
Group Weight range
Group 0 up to 10 kg in weight
Group 0+ up to 13 kg in weight
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15 - 25 kg
Group 3 22 - 36 kg
The ECE-R44 standard was recently
paired with the ECE R-129 regulation,
which defines the features of the new
i-Size child restraint systems (see
the "Suitability of passenger seats for
i-Size child restraint system use"
paragraph for more information).
All restraint devices must bear the
type-approval data, together with the
control mark, on a label solidly fixed to
the child restraint system which must
never be removed.
Lineaccessori MOPAR
®includes child
restraint systems for each weight
group. These devices are
recommended having been specifically
designed for Fiat vehicles.500L PRO versions
IMPORTANT The Highway Code
forbids transporting children on this
version, regardless of the child restraint
system: seat, ISOFIX/i-Size seat and
seat belts. This limitation also applies to
rear seats.
INSTALLING A CHILD
CARSEAT WITH
SEATBELTS
The Universal child restraint systems
installed with the seat belts only are
type-approved on the basis of the ECE
R44 standard and are divided into
various weight groups.
500L WAGON versions
Only forward facing child restraint
systems in Group 1, 2, 3 can be fitted
on the third row of rear seats.
IMPORTANT The figures are only an
example for installation. Fit the child
restraint system according to the
instructions, which must be included.
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE
According to the European Directive 2000/3/EC the suitability of each passenger seat position for the fixing of universal child
restraint systems is shown in the following tables:
5-seater versions
Positioning the “Universal” child restraint system
Group Weight rangeFront passenger (*)
Rear central
passengerRear side
passengers
Airbag enabled Airbag disabled
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kg X U X U
Group 1 9 - 18 kg X U X U
Group 2 15 - 25 kg U U X U
Group 3 22–36 kg U U X U
X = Restraint system not suitable for children in this weight category.
U = Suitable for child restraint systems of the "Universal" category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified
"Groups".
(*) IMPORTANT NEVER fit rearward facing child restraint systems on the front seat with an active passenger side airbag. If you
wish to fit a rearward-facing child restraint system in the front passenger seat, first deactivate the relative airbag (see
instructions in the paragraph "Supplementary protection system (SRS) – Airbag”).
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7-seater versions
Positioning the “Universal” child restraint system
Group Weight rangeFront passenger (*)2nd row rear
central
passenger2nd row side
rear
passengers3rd row side
rear
passengers (**) Airbag enabled Airbag disabled
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kg X U X U X
Group 1 9 - 18 kg X U X U UF (***)
Group 2 15 - 25 kg U U X U UF (***)
Group 3 22–36 kg U U X U UF (***)
X = Restraint system not suitable for children in this weight category.
U = Suitable for child restraint systems of the "Universal" category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified
"Groups".
UF = Suitable for forward facing child restraint systems in the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44
for the specified “Groups”.
(*) IMPORTANT NEVER fit rearward facing child restraint systems on the front seat with an active passenger side airbag. If you
wish to fit a rearward-facing child restraint system in the front passenger seat, first deactivate the relative airbag (see
instructions in the paragraph "Supplementary protection system (SRS) – Airbag”).
(**) For versions/markets, where provided.
(***) The 2nd row seat must be adjusted.
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SAFETY

INSTALLING AN ISOFIX
CHILD CARSEAT
82) 83) 84) 85)
The vehicle is equipped with ISOFIX
anchorages, a new standard which
makes fitting a child restraint system
quick, simple and safe.
The ISOFIX system lets you install the
ISOFIX child restraining system without
using the car seat belts but connecting
them directly to the carseat with three
anchors in the car. Traditional child
restraint systems can be fitted
alongside ISOFIX child restraint systems
on different seats in the same vehicle.
To install an ISOFIX child restraint
system, attach the restraint system to
the two metal anchorings A fig. 81
located where the rear seat cushion
meets the backrest, then fix the upper
strap (available together with the
restraint system) to the dedicated
anchoring B fig. 82 located at
the bottom behind the backrest.
500L Natural Power version:ifthe
child restraint system anchoring is
not immediately visible, it is advisable to
remove the load compartment surface.
As an example fig. 83 shows an ISOFIX
Universal carseat for weight group 1.IMPORTANT The fig. 83 is indicative
and for assembly purposes only. Fit the
child restraint system according to
the instructions, which must be
included.
NOTE When a Universal ISOFIX child
restraint system is used, only ECE R44
"ISOFIX Universal” (R44/03 or further
upgrades), type-approved child
restraint systems can be used fig. 84.
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE
The following tables show the different installation possibilities of ISOFIX child restraint systems on seats fitted with the specific
anchorings in compliance with European standard ECE 16.
Weight groupChild restraint system
positionIsofix size class Rear side passengers
Group 0 (up to 10 kg) Rear facing EIL
Group 0+ (up to 13 kg)Rear facing E
IL
Rear facing DIL
Rear facing CIL (*)
Group 1 (from 9 kg to 18 kg)Rear facing D
IL
Rear facing CIL (*)
Forward facing BIUF
Forward facing B1IUF
Forward facing AIUF
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems of the "Vehicle-specific", "Restricted", or "Semiuniversal" categories, approved for this type of vehicle.
(*) : the Isofix child restraint system can be installed by adjusting the front seat.
IUF: suitable for forward facing Isofix child restraint systems in the Universal category and type-approved for the use in the weight group.
NOTE: The other weight groups are covered by specific ISOFIX child restraint systems, which can be used only if specifically
tested for this car (see list of cars provided with the child restraint system).
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SAFETY

SUITABILITY OF
PASSENGER SEATS FOR
i-Size CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM USE
The rear side seats of the car are
type-approved to house the state-of-
the-art i-Size child restraint systems.
These child restraint systems, built and
type-approved according to the i-Size
(ECE R129) standard, ensure better
safety conditions to carry children
on board a vehicle:
the child must be transported
rearward facing until 15 months;
child restraint system protection is
increased in the event of a side
collision;
the use of the ISOFIX system is
promoted to avoid faulty installation of
the child restraint system;
efficiency in the choice of the child
restraint system, which isn't made
according to weight any more
but according to the child's height, is
increased;
compatibility between the vehicle
seats and the child restraint systems is
better: the i-Size child restraint systems
can be considered as "Super ISOFIX";
this means that they can be perfectly
fitted in type-approved i-Size seats, but
can also be fitted in ISOFIX (ECE R44)
type-approved seats.NOTE The car seats, i-Size type-
approved, are marked by the symbol
shown in fig. 85.
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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED BY FCA FOR YOUR 500L
Lineaccessori MOPAR
®includes a complete range of child restraint systems to be fixed using the seat belt with three
anchorage points or the ISOFIX anchorages.
Weight group Child restraint system Type of child restraint system Child restraint system installation
Group 0+ / 1: from
birth to 18 kg
Fair G0/1S ISOFIX
Type-approval number: E4
04443718
Fiat order code for Central and
Southern Europe: 71806647
Fiat order code for Northern
Europe: 71806649
Fiat order code for Eastern
Europe: 71806650
It must be fitted rearward facing using
the Isofix platform "L" type, specific for
500L, the Isofix anchorings of the car
and head restraint.
It must be fitted on the rear outer
seats. Adjust the rear seat as far
forward as the position of the front
seat allows. ++
Fair ISOFIX RWF platform
type “L” for G 0/1S
Fiat order code: 71806634
++
FAIR head restraint
Fiat order code for Central and
Southern Europe: 71806648
Fiat order code for Northern
Europe: 71806652
Fiat order code for Eastern
Europe: 71806653
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Weight group Child restraint system Type of child restraint system Child restraint system installation
Group 2: from 15 to
36 kg from 95 cm to
135 cmBritax Römer KidFix XP
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Fiat order code: 71807984It can only be fitted facing forwards,
using the three-point seat belt and the
ISOFIX anchorings of the car, if
present.FCA recommends
installing it using the ISOFIX
anchor points of the car. It must be
fitted on the rear outer seats.
Group 3: from 22 to
36 kg from 136 cm
to 150 cm
Britax Römer KidFix XP
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Fiat order code: 71807984It can only be fitted facing forwards,
using the three-point seat belt and the
ISOFIX anchorings of the car, if
present.FCA recommends
installing it using the ISOFIX
anchor points of the car. It must be
fitted on the rear outer seats.
IMPORTANT FCA recommends fitting the child restraint system according to the instructions, which must be included.
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SAFETY

SYMBOLS AND
MESSAGES ON THE
DISPLAY
When displayed, the static line grid
illustrates the width of the vehicle.
The grid shows separate areas,
permitting the distance from the rear of
the car to be detected.
The various coloured areasfig. 110
indicate the distance from the rear part
of the car.
Red area (A): 0–30 cm
Yellow area (B): 30–100 cm
Green area (C):1mormore
The "red area A" contains a horizontal
line D, which indicates the obstacle the
car is approaching. Therefore, take
special care when reversing.IMPORTANT When parking, take the
utmost care over obstacles that may be
above or under the operating range of
the camera.
WARNING
115)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. While
carrying out these manoeuvres, always
make sure that no people (especially
children) or animals are in the area
concerned. The camera is an aid for the
driver, but the driver must never allow
his/her attention to lapse during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even those
executed at low speeds. Always keep a
slow speed, so as to promptly brake in the
case of obstacles.
WARNING
59)It is vital, for correct operation, that the
camera is always kept clean and free
from any mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful
not to scratch or damage the camera
while cleaning it. Avoid using dry, rough or
hard cloths. The camera must be washed
using clean water, with the addition of
car shampoo if necessary. In washing
stations which use steam or high-pressure
jets, clean the camera quickly, keeping
the nozzle more than 10 cm away from the
sensors. Also, do not apply stickers to
the camera.
TOWING TRAILERS
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INSTALLING A TOW
HOOK
The towing device should be fastened
to the body by specialised technicians
according to any additional and/or
integrative information supplied by the
Manufacturer of the device.
The towing device must meet current
regulations with reference to Directive
94/20/EC and subsequent
amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must be right for the towable weight
of the car on which it is to be installed.
For the electrical connection a standard
connector should be used which is
generally placed on a special bracket
normally fastened to the towing device,
and a special ECU for external trailer
light control must be installed on the
vehicle.
For the electrical connection,a7or13
pin 12 V DC connection is to be used
(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN Standards).
Follow the reference instructions
provided by the car Manufacturer
and/or the tow device Manufacturer.
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