fuel FIAT 500L 2019 Owner handbook (in English)

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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.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the vehicle" 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 transmission: make sure that the handbrake is engaged. 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.

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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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
The instrument background colour and type may vary according to the versions.
A. Speedometer / B. Digital fuel level gauge / C. Display / D. Digital engine coolant thermometer / E. Tachometer
The warning lights on the instrument panel may change according to the version/trim level (e.g. Dualogic gearbox, etc.) of the
vehicle. The
warning light is present on Diesel versions only. On Diesel versions, the maximum engine speed (red range
on the rev counter) corresponds to 7000 rpm.
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RIGHT-HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
A. Speedometer / B. Digital fuel level gauge / C. Display / D. Digital engine coolant thermometer / E. Tachometer
The warning lights on the instrument panel may change according to the version/trim level (e.g. LPG, Natural Power, Dualogic
gearbox, etc.) of the vehicle. The
warning light is present on Diesel versions only. On Diesel versions, the maximum engine
speed (red range on the rev counter) corresponds to 7000 rpm.
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DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION
The display shows useful information to
the driver while driving.The display fig. 54 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 shifting up.
"SHIFT DOWN" icon
SHIFT: the
GSI suggests shifting down. 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. 55.
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.
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Speedometer
Trip
Vehicle info
Audio
Telephone (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Navigation (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Warnings
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"
"Security"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”.
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
ignition key is turned to MAR.The Trip computer comprises:
Instantaneous info: displays the
“Range” and “Instantaneous
consumption" parameters.
"Trip A" displays the following
values: “Distance travelled”, “Travel
time”, “Average fuel consumption” and
“Average speed”
"Trip B" displays the following
values: “Distance travelled”, “Journey
time”, “Average fuel consumption” and
“Average speed”.
“Trip A” and “Trip B” monitor the car's
"complete missions" (trips) separately
from each other. The “Trip B” function
may be excluded.
The "Range" is also calculated and
displayed with the car at a standstill
and the engine running.
Reset “Trip A” / “Trip B”
Both functions can be reset (reset
means start of a new journey). To reset
the values, press and hold down the
OKbutton on the steering wheel (see
"Control buttons" section). The reset
only applies to the values displayed
(“Trip A” or “Trip: B”).
NOTE “Range” and “Instantaneous fuel
consumption" parameters cannot be
reset.
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SETUP MENU
The Setup Menu includes the following
items:

Amber warning lights
Warning light What it means
amberiTPMS
(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.
Warning light What it means
amberREAR FOG LIGHT
The warning light switches on when the rear fog light is activated.
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Warning light What it means
amberESC SYSTEM
(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.
ESC system activation
Intervention by the system is indicated by the flashing of the warning light: it indicates that the car is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
ESC system failure
If the warning light does not switch off, or if it stays on with the engine running, a failure was found on the
ESC system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Hill Holder failure
The warning light turns on to indicate a Hill Holder system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible
amberASR SYSTEM DEACTIVATION
The warning light comes on if the ASR system is deactivated (see "Active safety systems" point of the
"Safety" system).
amberFUEL RESERVE
The warning light comes on when the amount of fuel in the tank is 7.5 litres or less.
IMPORTANT The warning light will flash to indicate a system failure. If this is the case, go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
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Symbol What it means
amberFIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure of the Fiat CODE system. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
amberPOSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The symbol turns on when the outside temperature falls to or below 3°C. In the event of
outside temperature sensor failure, the digits that indicate the value are replaced by
dashes.
amberFUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel level sensor failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
amberFUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off system intervention.
For the fuel cut-off system reactivation procedure, refer to the description in the “Fuel
cut-off system” section in the “In an emergency” chapter. If it is still not possible to restore
the fuel supply, contact a Fiat Dealership.
amberFUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off system failure. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
amberDUALOGIC TRANSMISSION CLUTCH OVERHEATING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol switches on in the case of Dualogic transmission clutch overheating, after a
particularly demanding use. In this situation, limit setting off and gear shifts or, if necessary,
park (turning off the engine) until conditions are optimal.
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WARNING
19)Decayed engine oil should be changed as soon as possible after the symbol appears and never more than 500 km after it first appears.
Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the warranty. When this symbol comes on, it does not
mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you do not need to top up the engine oil.
20)If the symbol flashes when driving, contact a Fiat Dealership.
21)The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation. If the
symbol is displayed contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to bleed the system. If the above indications come on immediately after
refuelling, water has probably been poured into the tank: switch the engine off immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
22)Vehicle travel speed should always be adapted to the traffic and weather conditions, and must always comply with traffic regulations. The
engine can be stopped even if the symbol is on: however, repeated interruptions of the regeneration process could cause premature
deterioration of the engine oil. For this reason it is always advisable to wait for the symbol to go off before turning off the engine, following the
instructions above. Do not complete the DPF regeneration process when the vehicle is stopped.
23)When the AdBlue® (UREA) tank is empty and the engine stops it is no longer possible to restart it until the AdBlue® (UREA) tank is
topped up with at least 5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA).
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