engine FIAT 500L LIVING 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat 500L.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way.
You are recommended to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
It contains important information, advice and instructions for the use of the car which will help you get the very best out
of your Fiat. The handbook also provides a description of special features and tips as well as essential information for
correct care, maintenance, safe car driving and use and preservation of your Fiat over time.
Carefully read the warnings and indications marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;car safety;environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity;
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.
We are sure that these will help you familiarise with your new car and appreciate it and the care provided by the people
at Fiat.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!This Owner Handbook describes all the versions of the Fiat 500L. As a consequence,
you should only consider the information which is related to the trim level, engine
and version that you have purchased. All data contained in this publication are purely
indicative. Fiat Group Automobiles can modify the specifications of the vehicle
model described in this publication at any time, for technical or commercial
reasons. For further information, contact a Fiat Dealership.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol
with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in
compliance with the European specification
EN228.
The use of petrol that does not conform to the
above-mentioned specification will cause the
EOBD warning light to switch on and the
irregular operation of the engine.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel for
motor vehicles in compliance with the European
specification EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond
repair and consequently invalidate the warranty.
STARTING THE ENGINEMake sure that the handbrake is engaged; place
the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the clutch
pedal, without pressing the accelerator, then
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON and wait for
the
warning light to switch off (and
warning light for diesel versions); turn the
ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as
the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high
temperatures during operation. Do not park the
car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows
continuous diagnosis of the components related
to emissions to ensure increased respect for
the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIESIf, after buying the car, you decide to add
electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical
requirement and check that the car’s electrical
system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect maintenance of the car is essential for
ensuring that it maintains its performance and its
safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…… important information, advice and warnings
for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of
your car over time. Special attention must be
paid to the symbols provided
(personal safety)
(environmental protection)
(car integrity).

CONTROL PANEL
AND INSTRUMENTSInstrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
The warning lights
and
are only present on Diesel versions. On diesel versions, the maximum engine
speed (red range on the rev counter) corresponds to 5000 rpm.
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Multifunction display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
E. Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
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VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAYA. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Reconfigurable multifunction display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light E. Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
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SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR)
Shows the car speed (speedometer).
REV COUNTER
This indicates the engine rpm.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
E - tank empty
F - tank full
The warning light A fig. 4 (on certain versions
together with the message on the display) switches
on to indicate that approximately 6 to 8 litres of fuel
are left in the tank; in these circumstances refuel at
the earliest opportunity.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalyst.
IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and warning
light A will flash to indicate a fault in the system. If
this is the case, go to a Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
The needle shows the temperature of the engine
coolant and starts supplying indications when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.Under normal conditions, the needle assumes
different positions within the scale depending on the
usage conditions.
C - Low engine coolant temperature.
H - High engine coolant temperature.
The warning light B fig. 4 may switch on (with a
message on the display for some versions) to indicate
that the coolant temperature is too high; in this
case, stop the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership.
If the needle for the engine coolant
temperature reaches the red area, stop
the engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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Note“Trip B” may be disabled (see “Activating Trip
B”). “Range” and “Instantaneous fuel consumption"
parameters cannot be reset.
VALUES DISPLAYED
Outside temperature (for versions/markets, where
provided)
Indicates the temperature outside the passenger
compartment.
Range
This indicates the approximate distance which can be
travelled with the amount of fuel present in the
tank.“----”will appear on the display in the
following cases:
❒range value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
❒car parked with engine running for a long period.
IMPORTANT The range value variation can be
affected by several factors: driving style, type of route
(motorway, urban, mountain roads, etc.), conditions
of use (load, tyre pressures, etc.). Trip planning
must therefore take the above into account.
Distance travelled
Shows the distance covered since the start of the
new journey.Average consumption
Shows the approximate average fuel consumption
since the start of the new journey.
Instantaneous consumption
This value shows the fuel consumption. The value is
constantly updated. The display will show “----”
if the car is parked with the engine running.
Average speed
This shows the car average speed as a function of the
overall time elapsed since the start of the new
mission.
Tr i p t i me
Shows the time elapsed since the start of a new
journey.
IMPORTANT If there is no information, the Trip
computer displays "----"inplaceofthevalue.
When normal operating condition is restored,
calculation of different units will restart regularly. No
values displayed before the failure will be reset nor
will a new mission be started.
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SYMBOLSSpecial coloured labels have been attached near to or
on some of the components of your car. These
labels bear symbols that remind you of the
precautions to be taken with regard to that
particular component.
Under the bonnet there is also a label that
summarises all the symbols.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEMTo further protect your car from theft, it has been
fitted with an engine immobilising system. It is
automatically activated when the ignition key is
removed.
There is an electronic device in each key which can
identify the signal emitted, when the engine is
started, from an aerial built into the ignition switch.
The signal is the "password", different every time the
vehicle is started, through which the control unit
recognises the key and enables starting.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started turning the ignition
key to MAR-ON, the Fiat CODE system control unit
sends an acknowledgement code to the engine
control unit to deactivate the immobiliser. The code
is sent only if the Fiat CODE system control unit
has acknowledged the code received from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Fiat
CODE system deactivates the functions of the
engine management control unit.
If, during starting, the code is not correctly
recognised, the
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and then to
MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try again with the other
keys that come with the vehicle. Contact a Fiat
Dealership if you still cannot start the engine.
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IGNITION DEVICEThe key can be turned to 3 different positionsfig. 18:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering
column locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. sound
system, central door locking system, etc.) can
operate;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are
enabled;
❒AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP
if the engine does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
WARNING
If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
WARNING
Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake. Engage 1
stgear if
the car is parked uphill or reverse if the car is
parked downhill. Never leave children
unattended in the car.
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Electric lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With key at MAR-ON press button A fig. 22 to
operate the lumbar area supporting device for
regulating comfort level when driving.
Release the button when you reach the desired
position.
Electric seat heating
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR-ON, press button B to
switch the function on/off.
When the function is enabled, the LED on the
button switches on.
IMPORTANT If this function is activated with engine
off the battery may run down.Driver's side seat armrest
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the driver's side seat is equipped
with an armrest.
The armrest can be raised/lowered by acting in the
direction shown by the arrows (see fig. 23).
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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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