FIAT 500L LIVING 2014 2.G Service Manual
Manufacturer: FIAT, Model Year: 2014, Model line: 500L LIVING, Model: FIAT 500L LIVING 2014 2.GPages: 420, PDF Size: 9.77 MB
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HEAD RESTRAINTSFRONT
They are height-adjustable: to adjust them, operate
as follows.
Upwards adjustment: raise the head restraint until it
clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment: press button A fig. 30 and
lower the head restraint.
Proceed as follows to remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B (at the side of the two
head restraint supports), then remove the head
restraints by pulling them upwards.REAR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Two height-adjustable head restraints are provided
for the rear seats. On some versions a head restraint
is also provided for the central seat.
Upwards adjustment: raise the head restraint until it
clicks into place.
Downwards adjustment: press button A fig. 31 and
lower the head restraint.
Proceed as follows to remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 31 at the side of the
two supports, then remove the head restraints
by pulling them upwards.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used, always set
the head restraints in the "completely raised"
position.
fig. 30
F0Y0060
fig. 31
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STEERING WHEELThe steering wheel can be adjusted both axially and
vertically.
To adjust, move lever A fig. 32 downwards to
position 1, then adjust the steering wheel to the
most suitable position and lock it in position by
moving lever A to position 2.
WARNING
All adjustments must be carried out only
with the car stationary and engine off.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carr y 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 the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
fig. 32
F0Y0043
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REAR VIEW MIRRORSINTERIOR MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes
its release in the event of a violent impact with
the passenger.
Operate lever A fig. 33 to adjust the mirror into two
different positions: normal or anti-glare.
ELECTROCHROMIC INTERIOR MIRROR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Some versions feature an electrochromic mirror
fig. 34 with an ON/OFF switch to activate/deactivate
the electrochromic function.
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror is
automatically set for daytime use.DOOR MIRRORS
Manual adjustment
From the inside of the car, operate lever A fig. 35 to
adjust the mirror.
fig. 33
F0Y0223
fig. 34
F0Y0225
fig. 35
F0Y0275
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Electrical adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The mirrors can be adjusted only if the ignition key is
in MAR position.
To adjust proceed as follows:
❒use device A fig. 36 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.Manual folding
If necessary, fold the mirrors by moving them from
position 1 (open) to position 2 (closed) fig. 37.
IMPORTANT When driving the mirrors should
always be in position 1 (open).
fig. 36
F0Y0250
fig. 37
F0Y0226
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CLIMATE CONTROLSIDE AIR DIFFUSERS
A fig. 38 - Adjustable and directable side air diffusers:
❒use device B to adjust the vent to the required
position;
❒turn wheel C to adjust the air flow.
D - Fixed side air diffuser.
UPPER AIR DIFFUSERS
A fig. 39 - Upper adjustable air diffuser. Turn wheel B
to adjust the air flow.
C - Fixed upper air diffuser.CENTRAL AIR DIFFUSERS
A fig. 40 - Adjustable and directable central air
diffusers:
❒use device B to adjust the vent to the required
position;
❒turn wheel C to adjust the air flow.
fig. 38
F0Y0107
fig. 39
F0Y0108
fig. 40
F0Y0109
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CLIMATIC COMFORTDIFFUSERS1. Fixed upper diffuser 2. Adjustable side diffusers 3. Fixed diffusers for side windows 4. Adjustable centre air diffusers
5. Adjustable upper diffuser
fig. 41
F0Y0222
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HEATING AND VENTILATIONCONTROLS
fig. 42
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A - Air temperature adjustment knob:
❒blue section = cold air
❒red section = hot air
B - air recirculation on/off button;
C - fan activation/adjustment knob:
❒0 = fan off
❒1-2-3-4 = fan speed
D - heated rear window on/off button;
E - air distribution knob:
air from central outlets and side ventsair from central outlets, side vents and front and
rear footwell ventsair only from front and rear footwell ventsair from front and rear footwell vents, to
windscreen and side windowsair outlet to windscreen and side windowsPASSENGER COMPARTMENT
VENTILATION/HEATING
To heat the passenger compartment, proceed as
follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob E to
;
❒turn knob C to 4 (maximum fan speed).
Then operate the controls to maintain the desired
comfort conditions.
IMPORTANT When the engine is cold, it takes a few
minutes to achieve optimum passenger compartment
heating.
RAPID DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
This procedure activates rapid demisting/defrosting
of the windscreen and front side windows.
For rapid demisting/defrosting, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button B and deactivate internal air
recirculation (LED on button off );
❒turn knob C to 4 (maximum fan speed);
❒turn knob E to.
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Window demisting
In the event of considerable external humidity and/or
rain and/or large differences in temperature inside
and outside the passenger compartment, perform
the following preventive window demisting
procedure:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button B and deactivate internal air
recirculation (LED on button off );
❒turn knob E to
with the possibility of moving it
to position
if misting does not occur;
❒turn knob C to the 2
nd
speed (advised speed). It is
possible to select a different speed according to
your own judgement.HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button D (
) to activate/deactivate the
function.
Warning light
on the instrument panel comes on
to show that the function has been activated. The
function is automatically deactivated after 20
minutes.
For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate demisting/defrosting of door
mirrors and windscreen (for versions/markets, where
provided).
IMPORTANT Do not affix stickers to the inside of
the heated rear window over the heating filaments,
to avoid damage that might cause them to stop
working properly.
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INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATION
Press button B (
) so that the LED on the
button switches on. It is advisable to switch internal
air recirculation on while standing in traffic or in
tunnels to prevent the introduction of polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time, particularly
if there are many passengers on board, to prevent
the windows from misting up.
IMPORTANT Internal air recirculation makes it
possible to reach the required heating or cooling
conditions more quickly depending on the mode
selected. Do not use the internal air recirculation
function on rainy/cold days as it would considerably
increase the possibility of the windows misting.AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION
Turn knob E to manually select one of the five
possible air distribution settings in the passenger
compartment:
Air flow to the windscreen, front side window
and front/rear footwell diffusers.Air flow to the front/rear footwell diffusers. This
air distribution allows the passenger
compartment to be heated quickly.Air flow distributed between central and side
dashboard vents and front/rear footwell vents.Air flow to central/side dashboard vents
(passenger’s body).Air flow to windscreen and side windows.
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