FIAT 500L 2019 Owner handbook (in English)

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.
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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.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.
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DOOR MIRRORS

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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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Controls
A - Air temperature adjustment knob (blue section = cold air, red section = hot air);
B - air recirculation on/off button;
C - fan activation/adjustment knob: 0 = fan off / 1-2-3-4 = fan speed;
D - climate control system compressor on/off button;
E - heated rear window on/off button;
F - air distribution knob:
air from central vents, side vents and central diffuser
air from central vents, side vents, central diffuser and front and rear footwell diffusers
air only from front and rear footwell vents
air from front and rear footwell vents, to windscreen and side windows
air outlet to windscreen and side windows
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AUTOMATIC DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
19)5)
Controls
A - driver side temperature adjustment knob;
B - internal air recirculation on/off button;
C - heated rear window and thermal comfort windscreen on/off button (for versions/markets, where available);
D - climate control system compressor on/off button;
E - climate control system on/off button;
F - fan speed adjustment knob;
G - Fan speed warning LED;
H - air distribution selection buttons;
I - MAX-DEF function (rapid defrosting/demisting of front windows), heated rear window and heated door mirrors (for
versions/markets, where provided) activation button;
L - passenger side temperature adjustment knob;
M - MONO function activation button (alignment of set temperatures) driver/passenger side;
N - AUTO function activation button (automatic operation).
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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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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The external lights can only be
switched on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
20) 21)
With the ignition key at MAR and ring
nut A fig. 27 turned toOthe daytime
running lights are activated
automatically; the other lights and
interior lighting remain off.SIDE LIGHTS / DIPPED
BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
turn ring nut A to
. If dipped beam
headlights are activated, the daytime
running lights switch off and the side
lights and dipped headlights switch on.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
When the ignition key is turned to
STOP or removed and the ring nut A is
turned fromOto
, all the side
lights and the number plate lights come
on. The
warning light switches
on in the instrument panel.
If the side lights are left on and the
driver side door is opened, a buzzer
sounds and the display shows a
message warning the driver that the car
is being left with the lights on. The
buzzer stops when the driver side door
is closed.
FOG LIGHTS / REAR FOG
LIGHT
The fog lights can be switched on at
any time.
If the fog lights are turned on with the
ring nut onO, the DRL (where provided)
will switch off and the front and rear
side lights will switch on.If the fog lights are turned on with the
ring nut on
and the dusk sensor
detecting daytime light conditions, the
DRL (where provided) will switch off and
the front and rear side lights will switch
on.
To turn on the front/rear fog lights,
press button fig. 28 as follows:
first pressing: front fog lights on;
second pressing: rear fog lights
and front fog lights (already activated by
first pressing) on;
third pressing: front fog lights off;
fourth pressing: rear fog lights and
front fog lights (already deactivated by
third pressing) off.
With front fog lights on, the
warning
light on the instrument panel will come
on. With rear fog lights on, the
warning light on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
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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 on the instrument
panel turns on.
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 are switched 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 be activated for 5 flashes and
then go out 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.
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.
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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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