FIAT 500L LIVING 2014 2.G Owners Manual

START&STOP SYSTEMINTRODUCTION
The Start&Stop system automatically stops the
engine each time the car is stationary and starts it
again when the driver wants to move off.
In this way, the efficiency of the car is increased, by
reducing consumption, emissions of harmful gases
and noise pollution.
OPERATING MODES
Engine stopping mode
With the car stopped, the engine stops with gearbox
in neutral and clutch pedal released.
NoteThe engine can only be stopped automatically
after exceeding a speed of about 10 km/h, to prevent
the engine from being repeatedly stopped when
driving at walking pace.
The
symbol appears on the display when the
engine stops.
Restarting the engine
Press the clutch pedal to restart the engine.MANUAL SYSTEM ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
To activate/deactivate the system manually, press the
fig. 111 button (located on the dashboard control
trim).
Start&Stop system activation
Start&Stop system activation is signalled by a
message on the display. In this condition, the LED on
the button
is off.
Start&Stop system deactivation
Versions with multifunction display: a message appears
on the display when the Start&Stop system is
deactivated.
Versions with reconf igurable multifunction display:the
symbol and a dedicated message appear on the
display when the Start&Stop system is deactivated.fig. 111
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The LED above the
button is on when the system
is deactivated.
ENGINE STOPPING FAILURE CONDITIONS
When the system is operating, due to comfort,
emission control and safety reasons, the engine does
not stop in some conditions, among which:
❒engine still cold;
❒especially cold outside temperature;
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒particulate filter regeneration (DPF) in progress
(diesel engines only);
❒driver's door not shut;
❒driver's seat belt not fastened;
❒reverse gear engaged (for example, for parking
manoeuvres);
❒for versions equipped with automatic climate
control (for versions/markets, where provided), if
an adequate level of thermal comfort has not
been reached or with MAX-DEF mode active;
❒during the first period of use, to initialise the
system.
If climate comfort is to be favoured, the
Start&Stop system can be disabled, for
a continuous operation of the climate
control system.ENGINE RESTARTING CONDITIONS
For reasons of comfort, limiting harmful emissions
and safety purposes, the power unit can restart
automatically without any action on behalf of the
driver if certain conditions are met, including:
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒reduced braking system vacuum (e.g. if the brake
pedal is pressed repeatedly);
❒car moving (e.g. when driving on roads with a
gradient);
❒engine stopping by Start&Stop system for over 3
minutes;
❒for versions equipped with automatic climate
control (for versions/markets, where provided), if
an adequate level of thermal comfort has not
been reached or with MAX-DEF mode active.
With gear engaged, automatic engine restarting is
possible only by fully depressing the clutch pedal. The
operation is signalled to the driver with a message
shown on the display.
Notes
If the clutch is not pressed, about 3 minutes after the
engine stops, the engine can be restarted only using
the ignition key.
In cases of unwanted engine stop, due for example to
the clutch pedal being released sharply with a gear
engaged, if the Start&Stop system is active, the
engine can be restarted by fully depressing the clutch
pedal or by placing the gear lever in neutral.
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SAFETY FUNCTIONS
When the engine is stopped by the Start&Stop
system, if the driver releases his/her seat belt and
opens the driver's or passenger's door, the engine
can be restarted only using the ignition key.
This condition is signalled to the driver with an
acoustic signal.
"ENERGY SAVING" FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If, following automatic engine restarting, the driver
does not carry out any action on the car for over
3 minutes, the Start&Stop system stops the engine
once and for all, to prevent fuel consumption.
In these cases, the engine can only be restarted using
the ignition key.
NoteIn any case, it is possible to keep the engine
running by deactivating the Start&Stop system.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
In the event of malfunction, the Start&Stop system is
deactivated.
Versions with multifunction display:a
Start&Stop system failure is indicated by the
switching on of the
warning light on the
instrument panel and a message on the display.
Versions with reconfigurable multifunction
display:The
symbol and a dedicated message
appear on the display when a failure in the
Start&Stop system is detected.In the event of a Start&Stop system failure, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
CAR INACTIVITY
In the event of car inactivity (or if the battery is
replaced), special attention must be paid to the
disconnection of the battery electrical system.
Press button A fig. 112 to detach connector B from
sensor C, which monitors battery status and is
located on the negative terminal of the battery itself.
WARNING
If the battery needs to be replaced,
always contact a Fiat Dealership.
Replace the battery with one of the same type
(HEAVY DUTY) and with the same
specifications.
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IMPORTANT After turning the ignition key to STOP,
wait at least 1 minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply to the battery.
JUMP STARTING
When jump starting, never connect the negative lead
(–) of the auxiliary battery to the negative pole A
fig. 113 of the car battery, but rather to an
engine/gearbox earth point.IMPORTANT
WARNING
Before opening the bonnet , make sure
the engine is off and the ignition key
is in the STOP position. Always refer to the
plate fig. 114 inside the bonnet .We recommend
that you remove the key from the ignition if
other people remain in the vehicle. Exit from
the car only after having removed the ignition
key or having rotated it to the STOP position.
During refuelling, make sure that the engine
is off and that the ignition key is in the STOP
position.
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CITY BRAKE CONTROL -
"Collision Mitigation" SYSTEM(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a driving assistance system that can detect the
presence of cars before the vehicle at a close
distance and, in case of imminent collision,
intervenes automatically braking the car to prevent
the impact or lower its effects.
The system only works if:
❒the ignition key is at MAR-ON;
❒the car speed is between 5 and 30 km/h;
❒the front seat belts are fastened.
The system can be deactivated (and then reactivated)
with the display setup menu (see paragraph “Menu
items” in this chapter).
The system activates if there is risk of imminent
collision and the driver does not press the brake
pedal promptly.
If the system detects that the vehicle ahead could be
hit, it may prepare the car to a possible emergency
braking.
If the driver does not carry out any action to prevent
the collision, the system may automatically slow
down the car, in order to prepare it to a possible
impact.
When there is risk of impact, if the action on the
brake pedal by the driver is not sufficient, the system
may intervene in order to improve the reaction of
the braking system, therefore reducing car speed
further.When driving uphill on a steep slope, the system may
intervene, activating the braking system.
Versions equipped with Start&Stop system:at
the end of the automatic braking, the Start&Stop
system will activate as described in paragraph
"Start&Stop system" of this chapter.
Versions equipped with manual gearbox:atthe
end of the automatic braking the engine may stall
and turn off, unless the driver presses the clutch
pedal.
Versions equipped with Dualogic automatic
transmission(for versions/markets, where
provided): at the end of braking the last gear stored
remains engaged.
IMPORTANT Both on versions equipped with
manual gearbox and on those with automatic
transmission (for versions/markets, where provided),
after the car is stopped the brake calipers may be
stuck for about 2 seconds for safety reasons. Make
sure you press the brake pedal if the car moves
slightly forwards.
IMPORTANT The system is only active with a car
speed between 5 and 30 km/h.
IMPORTANT The system doesNOTactivate
engaging the reverse. The system doesNOTactivate
if the front seat belts are not fastened.
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LASER SENSOR
The system includes a laser sensor, located in the
upper part of the windscreen fig. 115.
DRIVING IN PARTICULAR CONDITIONS
In certain driving conditions, such as, for example:
❒driving close to a bend;
❒vehicles with small dimensions and/or not aligned
in the driving lane;
❒lane change by other vehicles;
system intervention might be unexpected or delayed.
The driver must therefore be very careful, keeping
control of the car to drive in complete safety.
IMPORTANT In particularly complicated traffic
conditions, the driver can deactivate the system
manually with the Setup menu (see paragraph “Menu
items” in this chapter).Driving close to a bend
When tackling a wide bend, the laser sensor may
detect the presence of a vehicle in front of the car,
but not running on the same driving lane fig. 116:
in this case, the system may be activated.
Vehicles with small dimensions and/or not
aligned in the driving lane
The system cannot detect vehicles in front of the car
outside the range of the laser sensor and cannot
react in presence of small vehicles, such as bicycles
or motorcycles fig. 117.
fig. 115
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Lane change by other vehicles
Vehicles suddenly changing lane, getting in the driving
lane of the car fig. 118 and inside the laser sensor
operating range, may cause system activation.IMPORTANT
WARNING
The system is an aid for the driver who
must never reduce attention while
driving.The responsibility always rests with the
driver, who must take into account the traffic
conditions for driving in complete safety.The
driver must always maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front .
WARNING
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).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.
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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 you 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.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.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.
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.
IMPORTANT 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.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.
WARNING
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-ON
but its operation is off, not available or
manually deactivated with the display Setup
Menu (see paragraph “Menu items” in this
chapter).
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WARNING
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.If a trailer or a car is towed the system
must be deactivated with the display
Setup Menu (see paragraph "Menu
items" in this chapter).
WARNING
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 with the display
setup menu (see paragraph “Menu items”
in this chapter).
REAR CAMERA (PARKVIEW®
REAR BACK UP CAMERA)(for versions/markets, where provided)
The camera is located on the tailgate fig. 119.
CAMERA ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
The camera is activated/deactivated through the
"Settings" menu of Uconnect™ 5" Radio or,
depending on the versions of the Uconnect™ 5"
Radio Nav (see "Safety/Assistance" in the "More
mode" paragraph).
When the camera is activated, whenever reverse is
engaged the display shows the image of the car
rear area fig. 120.
The image is displayed, together with a warning
message: after a few seconds, the message
disappears.
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When reverse is disengaged, the image is still
displayed for approx. 10 seconds, then it disappears
and the previously active screen is displayed again.
NoteThe displayed image may look a bit distorted.SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES
ON THE DISPLAY
When displayed, the static line grid illustrates the
width of the car.
The grid shows separate areas, permitting the
distance from the rear of the car to be detected.
The table below shows the approximate distances
foreacharea:
Area
(reference fig. 120)Distance from the rear of
the car
Red(A) 0÷30cm
Yellow (B) 30 cm÷1m
Green (C) 1 m or more
Messages on display
If the tailgate is lifted, the camera will not detect any
obstacle in the vehicle rear part. The display will
show a dedicated message.
In this case, lower the tailgate by the suitable handle,
pressing next to the lock until it clicks (see the
"Closing" paragraph in the "Luggage compartment"
chapter).
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