ignition 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.

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 ....... 22
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 25
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................... 27
WINDSCREEN WIPER/REAR
WINDOW WIPER ............................ 28
FIXED GLASS ROOF ....................... 30
ELECTRIC SUNROOF ..................... 31
DOORS ........................................... 33
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 34
BONNET ......................................... 36
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........... 37
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ...................................... 39
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DASHBOARD
The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions. On some versions, the
dashboard and controls may be backlit.
1. Adjustable and directable air diffusers / 2. Exterior light control stalk / 3. Controls on the steering wheel: Setup menu and
interaction withUconnect™system / 4. Instrument panel / 5. Controls on the steering wheel: Cruise Control, Speed Limiter /
6. Windscreen/rear window wiper lever / 7. Fixed upper air vent / 8.Uconnect™system / 9. Upper storage compartment
/10. Passenger front airbag / 11. Lower compartment box / 12. Adjustable and directable central air vents / 13. Manual climate
control (for versions/markets, where provided) or automatic dual zone climate control (for versions/markets, where provided) /
14. Cigar lighter (for versions/markets, where provided) / 15. USB port/AUX socket (for versions/markets, where provided) / 16.
Mode Selector / 17. Control buttons / 18. Ignition device / 19. Driver knee bag (for versions/markets, where provided) / 20.
Driver's front airbag / 21. Dashboard fusebox access flap
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RIGHT-HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
1. Adjustable and directable air diffusers / 2. Upper storage compartment /3. Passenger front airbag / 4. Adjustable and
directable central air vents / 5.Uconnect™system / 6. Fixed upper air vent / 7. Exterior light control stalk / 8. Controls on the
steering wheel: Setup menu and interaction withUconnect™system/ 9. Instrument panel / 10. Windscreen/rear window
wiper lever / 11. Controls on the steering wheel: Cruise Control, Speed Limiter / 12. Ignition device / 13. Driver's front airbag /
14. Driver knee bag (for versions/markets, where provided) / 15. Manual climate control (for versions/markets, where provided)
or automatic dual zone climate control (for versions/markets, where provided) / 16. Mode Selector / 17. USB port/AUX socket
(for versions/markets, where provided) / 18. Cigar lighter (for versions/markets, where provided) / 19. Control buttons / 20.
Lower compartment box and dashboard fusebox access
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THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
This is an electronic engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted thefts of the car. It is
automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
There is an electronic device in each
key which can identify the signal
emitted, when the engine is started,
from an aerial built into the ignition
switch. The signal is the "password",
different every time the car is started,
through which the control unit
recognises the key and enables
starting.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE
system control unit sends a recognition
code to the Powertrain Control Module
to deactivate the immobiliser.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has acknowledged
the code received from the key.Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system
deactivates the functions of the engine
control module. If, during starting,
the code is not correctly recognised,
the icon
appears on the instrument
panel display. In this case, turn the
key to STOP and then to MAR-ON; if it
is still locked, try again with the other
keys that come with the car. Contact a
Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start
the engine.
Activation of symbol while driving
If the
symbol illuminates, this
means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (for example due to
a voltage drop). If the symbol remains
on, contact a Fiat Dealership.
KEYS
1)1)1)
MECHANICAL KEY
The metal insert A fig. 3 of the key
operates the ignition device and the
door locks.
To request duplicates of the key, go to a
Fiat Dealership, taking an ID document
and the car ownership documents
with you.
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 4 of the key
operates the ignition device and the
door locks. Press button B to
open/close the metal insert.
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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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WARNING
1)Button B fig. 4should only be pressed
when the key is away from the body, in
particular from the eyes and from objects
that can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Do not
leave the key unattended to avoid the
button being accidentally pressed while it
is being handled, e.g. by a child.
2)Once the safe lock system is engaged, it
is impossible to open the doors from
inside the car. Therefore, before getting out
of the car check that there is no-one left
on board.
WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
WARNING
1)Used batteries should be disposed of,
as specified by law, in the special
containers, otherwise take them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
IGNITION DEVICE
3) 4) 5) 6)
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 6:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. central
door locking system, etc.) can operate;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key
to be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
STEERING LOCK
Engagement: when at STOP, remove
the key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.Disengagement:move the steering
wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
WARNING
3)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
4)Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage 1
stgear if the car is parked uphill or
reverse if the car is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
5)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 badly affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.
6)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to
turn it. This holds true for cars being towed
as well.
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SEATS
7) 9)2) 3)
FRONT SEATS
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 7, holding it in the central
zone and push the seat forwards or
backwards: in the driving position your
arms should rest on the rim of the
steering wheel.
8)
Height adjustment
Adjust lever B fig. 8 upwards or
downwards to obtain the required
height.Backrest angle adjustment
Move lever C fig. 9 to adjust the
backrest angle, accompanying it with
the movement of the torso (operate the
lever until the desired position is
reached, then release it).Electric lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press
button A fig. 10 to adjust. Release the
button when you reach the desired
position.
Electric seat heating
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
press button B fig. 10 to switch the
function on/off. When the function
is enabled, the LED on the button turns
on.
Table
(for versions/markets, where provided)
10)
On some versions, behind the front
seat backrest there is a folding support
surface equipped with cup/can holders.
In the rear of the backrests there is
also an object retaining net.
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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

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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