ABS FIAT 500L LIVING 2014 2.G Owners Manual

STEERING LOCK
Engagement:when the key is in position STOP,
remove the key and turn the steering wheel until it is
locked.
Disengagement:move the steering wheel slightly
as you turn the ignition key to MAR.
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 non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving.The steering wheel will lock
as soon as it is turned.This holds true for cars
being towed as well.
SEATS
WARNING
All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the car.
Some precautions are however required. Avoid
prolonged and/or excessive rubbing against
clothing accessories such as metal buckles and
Velcro strips which, by applying a high pressure on
the fabric in a small area, could cause it to
break, thereby damaging the upholstery.
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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.
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Automatic deactivation
The device deactivates automatically in the following
cases:
❒intervention of the ABS or ESC systems;
❒with the car speed below the set limit
❒in the event of system failure.
WARNING
When travelling with the device active,
never move the gear lever to neutral.
WARNING
In the event of device faults or failures,
turn knob A toOand contact a Fiat
Dealership.
SPEED LIMITER
This device allows the speed of the car to be limited
to values which can be set by the driver.
The maximum speed can be set both with car
stationary and in motion. The minimum speed that
can be set is 30 km/h.
When the device is active, the car speed depends on
the pressure at the accelerator pedal, until the
programmed speed limit is reached (see "Speed limit
programming" paragraph).If necessary (in the event of overtaking for example),
the programmed speed limit can be exceeded by
fully depressing the accelerator pedal.
By gradually reducing the pressure on the accelerator
pedal, the function will be reactivated as soon as
the car speed drops below the programmed speed.
Activating the device
To activate the device, turn ring nut A fig. 48 to
.
Activation of the device is indicated by the
warning light on the instrument panel switching
on and, on some versions, by a message on the
display plus last programmed speed value.
Speed limit programming
The speed limit can be programmed without
necessarily activating the device.
To store a speed value higher than that displayed,
move stalk A upwards (+). Each movement of the
stalk corresponds to an increase in speed of about 1
km/h, while keeping the stalk held upwards will
increase the speed with an increment of 5 km/h.
To store a value lower than that displayed, move
stalk A downwards (–). Each movement of the stalk
corresponds to a decrease in speed of about 1
km/h, while keeping the stalk held downwards a
decrease of 5 km/h is obtained.
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Unlocking the doors from outside
Press button
on the remote control or turn the
metal insert (located inside the key) in the driver's
side door lock.
Locking/unlocking the doors from inside
Press button. The button has an LED that
indicates whether the doors are locked or unlocked.
LED on: doors locked. Press button
once again
to centrally unlock all doors. The LED will switch off.
LED off: doors unlocked. Press the button
again
to centrally lock all doors. The doors will be locked
only if all the doors are properly shut.
Once the doors have been locked via the remote
control or the key pawl, it will no longer be possible
to unlock them by pressing button
.
In the absence of electrical power supply (blown
fuse, battery disconnected, etc.) it is still possible to
lock the doors manually.IMPORTANT With central locking active, pulling the
internal opening lever of the passenger side door
unlocks the door (the LED stays on). Pulling the
internal opening lever of the driver side door
activates central unlocking.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside when the child-lock system is
engaged (see the description in the following
paragraph).
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There is also a storage container inside the luggage
compartment A fig. 101.
To remove the container, pull it upwards out of the
dedicated housings.
To reposition the container, reinsert the tabs in the
housings on the side trim, taking care to position the
container with the three straps facing the luggage
compartment.
BONNETOPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 102 in the direction indicated by
the arrow;
❒operate lever B fig. 103, in the direction indicated
by the arrow, and raise the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Two side gas shock absorbers are
provided to assist in opening the bonnet. Do not
tamper with these shock absorbers and accompany
the bonnet when raising.
IMPORTANT Before raising the bonnet, make sure
that the arms of the wipers are not raised from
the windscreen and that the wiper is not operational.
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN
ABROAD
Dipped headlights are adjusted for driving in the
country where the vehicle was originally purchased.
When travelling in countries with opposite driving
direction, to avoid dazzling the drivers on the other
side of the road, you need to cover areas of the
headlight according to the Highway Code of the
country you are travelling in: fig. 107 (front right
headlight), fig. 108 (front left headlight).
ABSABS is an integral part of the braking system which
prevents, whatever the road conditions and force
applied to the brake pedal, one or more wheels from
locking and consequently slipping, thus ensuring
that the car remains under control even during
emergency braking.
The EBD system (Electronic Braking Force
Distribution) completes the system allowing the
brake force to be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To obtain the maximum efficiency of
the braking system, a bedding-in period of about 500
km is needed: during this period it is better to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.
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WARNING
The ABS gets the most from the
available grip, but it cannot improve it ;
you should therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces and not take
unnecessary risks.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can feel that the ABS system has come
into action because the brake pedal pulsates slightly
and the system gets noisier: it means that the speed
should be altered to suit the type of road surface.
WARNING
When the ABS cuts in and you feel the
brake pedal pulsating, do not raise
your foot , but keep it pressed; in doing so you
will stop in the shortest amount of space
possible depending on the current road
conditions.
WARNING
If the ABS system intervenes, this
indicates that the traction of the tyres
on the road is nearing its limit .You must slow
down to a speed compatible with the available
traction.MSR SYSTEM
(Motor Schleppmoment Regelung)
This system is an integral part of the ABS, that
intervenes, if there is sudden downshifting, restoring
torque to the engine, thereby preventing excessive
drive at the drive wheels which, especially in poor
grip conditions, could lead to a loss in stability of the
car.
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WARNING
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with the ESC and
ASR systems.Your driving style must always be
suited to the road conditions, visibility and
traffic .The driver is always responsible for road
safety.
HBA SYSTEM
(Hydraulic Brake Assist)
The HBA system is designed to improve the car's
braking capacity during emergency braking. The
system detects an emergency braking by monitoring
the speed and strength with which the brake pedal
is pressed, thereby applying the optimal brake
pressure.
This can reduce the stopping distance, the HBA
system therefore completes the ABS.
Max. assistance from the HBA system is obtained
pressing the brake pedal very quickly. In addition, the
brake pedal should be pressed continuously during
braking, avoiding intermittent presses, to obtain
benefits from the system.
Do not reduce pressure on the brake pedal until
braking is not necessary anymore.
The HBA system is deactivated when the brake pedal
is released.
WARNING
The HBA system cannot increase tyre
grip on the road over the limits imposed
by laws of physics: always drive carefully
according to the conditions of the road surface.
WARNING
The HBA system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due
to excessive speed on bends, travelling on
low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.
WARNING
The HBA system is an aid for the driver,
who must always pay full attention
while driving.The responsibility always rests
with the driver.The features of the HBA system
must never be tested in imprudent or dangerous
ways, with the possibility of putting the safety
of the driver, occupants or other road users
at risk.
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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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