FIAT 500L LIVING 2014 2.G Owners Manual

FUEL RESERVE – LIMITED
RANGE (amber)
This warning light comes on when about 6 to 8 litres
of fuel are left in the tank. When the remaining
range is lower to approx. 50 km (or equivalent value
in miles), on some versions, the display will show a
warning message.
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.
EOBD/INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE (amber)
In normal conditions, the warning light switches on
when the key is turned to MAR (on some versions,
with a message on the display), but should switch off
as soon as the engine is started.
If the warning light remains on or switches on whilst
driving, the injection system is not working properly;
in particular, if the warning light switches on
constantly, this indicates a malfunction in the
supply/ignition system that could cause excessive
exhaust emissions, a possible loss of performance,
poor driveability and high fuel consumption.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling
at moderate speed without demanding excessive
effort from the engine. Prolonged use of the car with
the warning light on constantly may cause damage:
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.The warning light goes out after the fault disappears,
but the notification is stored in the system.
NOTE (valid only for petrol engines)
If the warning light is flashing, the catalytic converter
could be damaged.
In this case, it is necessary to release the accelerator
pedal to lower the speed of the engine until the
warning light stops flashing.
Continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to
avoid driving conditions that may cause further
flashing and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible if
warning light either does
not light up when the key is turned to
MAR-ON or if while travelling the warning light
switches on or flashes (along with a message and
a symbol on the display on some versions).The
exhaust emission levels may be checked by the
traffic control authorities using the appropriate
equipment . Comply with the laws and regulations
of the country where you are driving.
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ESC SYSTEM FAILURE (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position illuminates
the warning light, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
If the warning light does not switch off or remains on
(together with a message and a symbol on the
display on some versions) whilst driving, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
Flashing of the warning light whilst driving indicates
the action of the ESC system.
Hill Holder failure
This warning light comes on, on some versions
together with the
symbol and a message in the
display, in the event of a fault with the Hill Holder
system. In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Traction Plus failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the Traction Plus system is faulty, theESCwarning
light on the instrument panel switches on
constantly.
FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on (on some versions,
together with a message and a symbol on the display)
to indicate a Fiat CODE system failure: in this case
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.GLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW
PLUG HEATING FAILURE (Diesel
versions) (amber)
GLOW PLUG HEATING
This warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR-ON. It will switch off as soon as the
heater plugs have reached the preset temperature.
The engine can be started as soon as the warning
light switches off.
IMPORTANT At high ambient temperatures the
warning light may stay on for an extremely short
time.
GLOW PLUG HEATING FAILURE
The warning light will flash (on some versions,
together with a message and a symbol on the display)
to indicate a fault in the plug preheating system.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the fault fixed as
soon as possible.
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“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE (red)
During the engine start
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on, but it should switch off after a few
seconds. If the warning light stays on, turn the
ignition key to STOP position and start the engine
again.
If the warning light stays on (on some versions,
together with a message and a symbol on the
display), the effort to operate the steering wheel
could be increased; steering is, however, possible.
In this case, contact Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
While driving
If the warning light switches on whilst driving (on
some versions, together with a message and a
symbol on the display) you may not have steering
assistance.
Although it will still be possible to steer the car, the
effort needed to operate the steering wheel could be
increased: contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.IMPORTANT In some circumstances, factors
independent of the electric power steering could
cause the warning light on the instrument panel to
switch on. In this case, stop the car immediately
(should it be in motion), stop the engine for about
20 seconds and then restart the engine. If the
warning light (or, on some versions, a message and a
symbol on the display) remains on constantly,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT After the battery is disconnected, the
steering must be initialised. The warning light
switches on to indicate this. To carry out this
procedure, simply turn the steering wheel all the way
from one end to the other or drive in a straight line
for about a hundred metres.
CRUISE CONTROL (green)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light switches on when the ignition key
is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a
few seconds, if the Cruise Control is deactivated.
The warning light switches on when the Cruise
Control ring nut is turned to
position (see the
“Cruise Control” paragraph in the "Knowing your
car" chapter).
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
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SPEED LIMITER (green)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a
few seconds, if the "Speed limiter" is deactivated.
Activation
The warning light switches on when the Cruise
Control ring nut is turned to
position (see the
“Cruise Control” paragraph in the "Knowing your
car" chapter).
On some versions, the intervention of the system is
indicated by a message and a symbol shown on the
display and by the last stored car speed.
Deactivation
The deactivation of the system is indicated by the
warning light switching off on the display and, on
some version, by the display of a message andsymbol.
DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER) BEING
CLEANED
(only Diesel versions with DPF) (amber)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position illuminates
the warning light, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
The warning light (on some versions, together with a
message and a symbol on the display) switches on
constantly to notify the driver that the DPF system
needs to eliminate captured pollutants (particulate)
through the regeneration process.
The warning light does not come on during every
DPF regeneration, but only when driving conditions
require that the driver is notified.
To switch the warning light off, the car must be kept
moving until the regeneration process is completed.
As an average, the process lasts fifteen minutes.
The best conditions to complete the regeneration
process are reached driving the car at about 60 km/h
with engine speed over 2000 rpm.
When this warning light switches on, it does not
indicate a car failure and thus it should not be taken
to a workshop. On some versions, together with
the warning light switching on, the display shows a
dedicated message.
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WARNING
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 DPF warning light 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 warning light to go off before turning
the engine off, following the instructions
appearing above. Do not complete the DPF
regeneration process when the vehicle is
stopped.GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION
(amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on in the following
circumstances. In these cases contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon as possible.
Speed limit exceeded
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on when the speed limit
set in the Setup menu is exceeded.
When the car exceeds this value, on some versions a
message and a symbol are shown on the display and
an acoustic signal is emitted.Fuel cut-off system intervention/fault
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on (together with a
message on the display) in the event of fuel cut-off
system intervention/fault.
Exterior lights failure
The warning light will come on when a fault to one
of the following lights is detected:
❒daytime running lights (DRLs) (for versions/
markets, where provided);
❒side lights;
❒direction indicators;
❒rear fog light;
❒reversing light;
❒number plate lights;
❒brake lights (for versions with multifunction display
only).
The failure relating to these lights could be: one or
more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a
break in the electrical connection.
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DST (Dynamic Steering Torque or steering
corrector) system failure
The warning light switches on (together with a
message on the display) when a DST (steering
corrector) system failure is detected.
Water in diesel filter
The warning light switches on (together with a
message on the display) to indicate the presence of
water in the diesel filter.
Start&Stop failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on (together with a
message on the display) when a Start&Stop system
failure is detected.
LPG/methane level sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on (together with a
message on the display) when an LPG/methane level
sensor failure is detected.
Temporary or permanent City Brake Control
- "Collision Mitigation" system failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on (together with a
message on the display) when a temporary or
permanent City Brake Control - "Collision
Mitigation" system failure is detected.Rain sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on (together with a
message on the display) when a rain sensor failure is
detected.
Park Assist failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on (together with a
message on the display) when a Park Assist system
failure is detected.
Dusk sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on (together with a
message on the display) when a dusk sensor failure is
detected.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
Versions with multifunction display:engine oil pressure
sensor failure is indicated by the activation of the
warning light on the instrument panel.
Versions with reconf igurable multifunction display:the
engine oil pressure sensor failure is indicated by the
display icon switching on.
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HEATED REAR WINDOW (amber)
The warning light turns on when switching the
heated rear window on.HEATED WINDSCREEN (amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light switches on by activating the
heated windscreen (see "Automatic dual-zone
climate control system" paragraph in "Knowing your
car" chapter).SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED
HEADLAMPS (green)/FOLLOW ME
HOME (green)
SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED HEADLAMPS
The warning light comes on when side/tail lights or
dipped headlamps are turned on.
FOLLOW ME HOME
The warning light switches on (on some versions,
together with a message and a symbol in the display)
when this device is used (see the "Follow Me Home"
paragraph in the "Knowing your car" chapter).
MAIN BEAMS (blue)
The warning light switches on when the main beams
are turned on.LEFT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green) (intermittent)
The warning light switches on when the direction
indicator control stalk is moved downwards or,
together with the right indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green) (intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the direction
indicator control stalk is moved upwards or, together
with the left indicator, when the hazard warning
light button is pressed.
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“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ON (green)
The CITY indication appears (an icon appears on the
display on some versions) when "Dualdrive" electric
power steering is activated by pressing the
corresponding button (see the "Dualdrive electric
power steering" paragraph in "Knowing your car"
chapter).
The indication CITY (or the symbol on the display)
disappears when the button is pressed again.DOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT OPEN (red)
The warning light switches on (on some versions
together with a message and a symbol on the display)
when one or more doors, the bonnet or the tailgate
are not properly closed.
An acoustic signal is emitted with the doors open
and the car moving.City Brake Control - "Collision
Mitigation" SYSTEM DEACTIVATED
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light switches on when the City Brake
Control - "Collision Mitigation" system is deactivated
through the Setup Menu (see paragraph "Menu
Items", chapter "Knowing your car).START&STOP SYSTEM ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
Start&Stop system activation
A message will appear on the display when the
Start&Stop system is activated.
In this condition the LED on the
button on the
dashboard control panel (see "Start&Stop" paragraph
in "Knowing your car" chapter) is off.
Turning the Start&Stop off
❒Versions with reconf igurable 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.
The LED above the
button is on when the system
is deactivated.
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START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE
Versions with multifunction display
Start&Stop system failure is indicated by the
switching on of the
warning light (for versions/
markets, where provided) 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.TRACTION PLUS SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Traction Plus system activation/deactivation by
pressing the corresponding button (see the "Traction
Plus system" paragraph in the "Knowing your car"
section) is indicated by a message on the display.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
In an emergency we recommend that you call the free-phone number found on the Warranty
Booklet.You can also go to the www.fiat.com website to find your nearest Fiat Dealership.STARTING THE ENGINEContact to a Fiat Dealership immediately if
instrument panel warning light
comes on
constantly.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using
an auxiliary battery with the same capacity or a
little higher than the flat one.Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒connect the positive terminals (+near the
terminal) of the two batteries with a jump lead
fig. 153;
❒with a second lead, connect the negative terminal
–of the auxiliary battery to an earth point
on
the engine or the gearbox of the car to be started;
❒start the engine;
❒when the engine has been started, remove the
leads reversing the order above.
For versions with Start&Stop system, to carry out
the jump starting procedure, refer to the paragraph
“Start&Stop system” in the “Getting to know your
car” section.
If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do
not persist but contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries: sparks could ignite
explosive gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another car, prevent
accidental contact between metallic parts of the two
cars.
fig. 153
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