check engine light FIAT 500L LIVING 2014 2.G Owner's Manual

ENGINE COOLANT
The coolant level must be checked when the engine
is cold and must be between the MIN. and MAX.
marks on the reservoir.
If the level is too low, undo the reservoir plug C (see
previous pages) and add the fluid described in the
chapter "Technical Specifications".
PARAFLU
UP
anti-freeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use the same fluid
as in the cooling system when topping
up. PARAFLU
UP
cannot be mixed with any other
type of fluid. If this happens, do not start the
engine and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
The cooling system is pressurised. If
necessary, replace the plug with another
of equivalent quality and the same
specifications as the original, otherwise the
efficiency of the system may be adversely
affected. Do not remove the reservoir plug when
the engine is hot : you risk scalding yourself.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WASHER
FLUID
If the level is too low, raise the reservoir plug D (see
previous pages) and add the fluid described in the
chapter "Technical Specifications".
WARNING
Do not travel with the windscreen
washer reservoir empty: the windscreen
washer is essential for improving visibility. Some
commercial windscreen washer additives are
flammable.The engine compartment contains
hot components which may set it on fire.
BRAKE FLUID
Check that the liquid is at the maximum level (the
fluid level in the reservoir must not exceed the
MAX. mark).
If the fluid level in the tank is too low, undo the
reservoir plug E (see previous pages) and add the
fluid described in the chapter "Technical
Specifications".
NoteCarefully clean the plug of the reservoir E and
the surrounding surface.
When opening the plug, make sure that no dirt gets
into the reservoir.
For topping-up, always use a funnel with integrated
filter with mesh equal to or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it
absorbs moisture). For this reason, if the car is
mainly used in areas with a high degree of
atmospheric humidity, the fluid must be replaced at
more frequent intervals than specified in the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
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BATTERYThe battery does not require the electrolyte to be
topped up with distilled water. A periodic check,
which can be carried out at a Fiat Dealership is,
however, necessary to check efficiency.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If necessary, replace the battery with another of
equivalent quality and the same specifications as the
original. Follow the battery manufacturer’s
instructions for maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last
longer, observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors,
tailgate and bonnet are closed properly, to prevent
any roof lights from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
❒switch off the internal roof lights. The car is,
however, equipped with a system which switches
the interior lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard
lights, etc.) switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical
system, disconnect the negative battery cable;
❒completely tighten the battery terminals.IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50%
for a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (this
can happen as early as -10°C). Refer to the paragraph
"Car inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if the car is
left parked for a long time.
If, after buying the car, you wish to install electrical
accessories which require permanent electrical
supply (alarm, etc.) or accessories which influence
the electrical supply requirements, contact a Fiat
Dealership, whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep open flames away from the battery and
do not use objects that might create sparks: risk
of explosion and fire.
WARNING
Using the battery with insufficient fluid
irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.
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Windows
Use specific detergents and clean cloths to prevent
scratching or altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the inside surface of the rear
window gently with a cloth in the direction of the
filaments to avoid damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft, damp cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.
petrol) or ketenes (e.g. acetone) for cleaning the
plastic lenses of the front headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a pressure washer,
keep the water jet at least 20 cm away from the
headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the engine
compartment thoroughly, taking care not to aim the
jet of water directly at the electronic control units or
at the windscreen wiper motors. Have this
operation performed at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the
engine cold and the ignition key in the STOP
position. After washing, make sure that the various
protective devices (e.g. rubber caps and guards) have
not been removed or damaged.
INTERIORSPeriodically check for water puddles under the mats
that could cause the panels to rust.
WARNING
Never use flammable products, such as
petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean
the inside of the car.The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during the
cleaning operation may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cans in the car:
they might explode. Aerosol cans must
not be exposed to temperatures above 50°C .
Temperatures may greatly exceed this value
inside a car exposed to direct sunlight .
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INDEX
3rd brake light (changing
bulbs) .......................................... 219A
BS .............................................. 110
ABS (system)............................... 110
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................. 132
Additional heater ........................ 61
Airbag ........................................... 161
– Deactivation of front
passenger airbag and side
bag ........................................... 163
– window bag............................ 164
Airbags
– Front airbags ......................... 161
Air cleaner ................................... 252
ASR system ................................. 113
Automatic dual zone climate
control system .......................... 52
Battery (charge) ........................ 233
Battery ......................................... 253
– advice for extending
lifetime .................................... 253
– replacement ........................... 253
Body versions ............................. 265
Bodywork– body codes ............................ 265
– maintenance .......................... 260
– protection from
atmospheric agents.............. 259
– warranty ................................. 259
Bonnet .......................................... 106
Brake (mechanical wear
detection system) .................... 254
Brakes ........................................... 269
– brake fluid level..................... 251
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights ....................... 212
– interior lights......................... 221
Car dimensions ......................... 278"Cargo Magic Space" ................ 102Carrying children safely ........... 147
– Carrying children safely ...... 147
– child restraint systems ........ 156
– "Isofix" child restraint
system setup ......................... 154
Central air diffusers ................... 41
Changing a wheel ....................... 197
Checking
levels .......... 245-246-247-248-249
Child restraint systems
(compliance for use) ............... 152Cigar lighter ................................. 83
City Brake Control -
"Collision Mitigation"
System ........................................ 121
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ............................... 259
– car interior............................. 261
– engine compartment ........... 261
– front headlights ..................... 261
– Leather parts......................... 262
– Plastic and coated parts...... 262
– seats ........................................ 262
– windows ................................. 261
Climate control ........................... 41
– Passenger compartment
air diffusers ............................. 42
Climatic comfort......................... 42
Clutch ........................................... 268
CO2 emissions ........................... 290
Conditions of use ...................... 175
Control panel and
instruments ................................ 4
controls ......................................... 93
Controls........................................ 76
“Cornering lights” ..................... 64Cruise Control ........................... 69
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D
ashboard ................................... 3
Daytime running lights
(DRL)
– "Daytime Running Lights".... 62
Diesel filter .................................. 252
Dipped beam headlights
– control ..................................... 62
Dipped headlights
– control ..................................... 62
Direction indicators
– control ..................................... 64
Display ........................................... 7
– Control buttons .................... 10
Doors ............................................ 89
– Door lock/unlock .................. 89
DPF (particulate filter) ............. 140
Driving style ................................ 174
DRLs (Daytime Running
Lights) .......................................... 62
DST (steering corrector)
(system) ..................................... 115
DST system (steering
corrector) .................................. 115
Dualdrive (electric power
steering) ..................................... 128
Dualdrive electric power
steering ...................................... 128Dusk sensor ................................. 63
Electric sun roof ........................ 87
Electric windows......................... 93
Engine codes ............................... 265
Engine compartment
– washing ................................... 261
Engine coolant temperature
indicator...................................... 6
Engine
– engine cooling system
fluid level ................................ 251
– technical specifications........ 266
Engine oil
– consumption.......................... 250
– level check ............................. 250
– specifications ......................... 285
Environment protection........... 140
EOBD (system) .......................... 128
ESC (system)............................... 112
External lights .............................. 62
Extinguisher ................................. 84Fiat CODE (system) ................. 24
Fiat CODE system ..................... 24
Filling the tank ............................ 136
Fitting "Universal" child
restraint system ....................... 149Fixed glass roof ........................... 85
Fixed rear light clusters
(changing bulbs)........................ 218
Fix&Go Automatic Kit ............. 203
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications).......................... 285
Follow Me Home (device) ........ 64
Front roof light
– bulb replacement.................. 221
Fuel consumption ...................... 288
Fuel level gauge ........................... 6
Fuse boxes (location)................ 227
Fuses
– Dashboard fuse box ............ 228
– Engine compartment fuse
box........................................... 227
– fuse list.................................... 230
– Luggage compartment
fuse box .................................. 229
– replacing fuses ....................... 225
G
earbox (use of ) ...................... 172
Gear Shift Indicator
(system) ...................................... 10
Glasses holder ............................. 84
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement.................. 224
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– control ..................................... 63
Maintenance and care
– scheduled servicing plan ..... 239
Manual climate control
system ......................................... 47
Menu items................................... 12
MSR system ................................. 111
MSR (system) .............................. 111
Multifunction display .................. 7N
umber plate lights (bulb
replacement)............................. 220
O
n board instruments
– engine coolant
temperature indicator.......... 6
– multifunction display............. 4
On-board instruments
– On-board instruments ......... 4
On board instruments
– reconfigurable
multifunction display............. 5
Parking......................................... 171
Parking sensors .......................... 133
Particulate filter (DPF) ............. 140
Performance (top speed) ......... 280
Pollen filter .................................. 252
Power sockets ............................. 82Power supply............................... 268
Preparation to install a
portable navigation system.... 130
Pretensioners .............................. 143
Protecting the environment .... 140
Radiofrequency remote
control: ministerial
approvals.................................... 292
Radio setup system ................... 130
Rain sensor................................... 66
Raising the car ............................ 234
Rear armrest ................................ 36
Rear camera ................................ 125
Rear light clusters ...................... 217
Rear roof light
– bulb replacement.................. 222
Rear seat surveillance
mirror .......................................... 84
Rear view mirrors ....................... 39
Rear window washer jets......... 259
Rear window washer
– rear window washer fluid
level ......................................... 251
Rear window washer/wiper ..... 68
Rear window wiper
– blade replacement ................ 258
– blades ...................................... 256– level check .... 246-247-248-249
Reconfigurable multifunction
display .......................................... 8
Refuelling...................................... 283
Refuelling the car ....................... 136
Replacing fuses............................ 225
Rev counter.................................. 6
Rim Protector............................. 277
Roof lights .................................... 73
– courtesy lights........................ 75
– front roof light ....................... 73
– glove compartment light ..... 76
– luggage compartment
roof light.................................. 75
– rear roof light ......................... 74
Roof rack/ski rack ...................... 108
Safety ........................................... 141
– carrying children safely........ 147
– "Isofix" child restraint
system (fitting) ...................... 154
– seat belts ................................ 141
Saving fuel .................................... 173
SBR system .................................. 142
Scheduled Servicing Plan .......... 239
Seat belts
– load limiters ........................... 144
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– maintenance .......................... 146
– pretensioners ........................ 143
– SBR system ............................ 142
– using the seat belts .............. 141
Seats............................................... 30
– Adjusting the seats ............... 30
Servicing and care ...................... 238
– heavy-duty use of the car ... 244
– periodic checks ..................... 244
– scheduled servicing .............. 238
Setup menu .................................. 11
Side airbags (side airbag -
window airbag) ......................... 164
Side air diffusers .......................... 41
Side bag)....................................... 164
Snow chains................................. 181
Sound system (wiring) .............. 130
Speed Limiter............................... 71
Speedometer ............................... 6
Starting the engine ............ 168-196
Start&Stop system..................... 117
Steering ........................................ 270
Steering lock ................................ 30
Steering Wheel ........................... 38
Steering wheel stalks– left stalk................................... 62
Storage compartments .............. 80
Storing the car ............................ 181
Sun visors ..................................... 83
Suspension ................................... 269
Table ............................................. 35
Technical data ............................. 263
The keys ........................................ 25
Top speed .................................... 280
Towing the car............................ 235
Towing trailers ............................ 175
Traction Plus system ................. 116
Transmission ............................... 268
TRIP button ................................. 23
Trip Computer
– TRIP button ............................ 23
– Trip Computer....................... 20
– Trip Computer
parameters.............................. 21
Tyres
– correct tyre reading............. 271
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit)...... 203
– inflation pressures ................ 276
– Rim Protector tyres............. 277
Tyres - maintenance .................. 255
"Universal" child restraint
system fitting ............................ 156U
pper air diffusers .................... 41
Using the gearbox...................... 172
W
arning lights and
messages .................................... 182
Weights and loads...................... 281
Wheel geometry........................ 271
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the
rim code ................................. 272
– Rim Protector ....................... 277
– rims and tyres ....................... 271
– wheels and tyres................... 255
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel .................. 197
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit)...... 203
– tyre inflation pressure ......... 276
– Wheels and tyres ................. 255
Wheels and tyres provided ..... 273
Wheels ......................................... 271
Window airbag ........................... 164
Window cleaning ........................ 65
Windows (cleaning) .................. 261
Windscreen washer
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