wiper blades FIAT 500L LIVING 2014 2.G Owners Manual

WINDOW CLEANINGThe right stalk controls windscreen wiper/washer
and heated rear window wiper/washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
They can be operated only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
The ring nut A fig. 46 can be moved to four different
positions:
windscreen wiper off.intermittent operation.continuous slow operation.continuous fast operation.Move the stalk upwards (unstable position) to limit
operation to the time for which the stalk is held
in this position. When released, the stalk will return
to its default position and the wiper will be
automatically stopped.
With the ring nut A fig. 46 in position
, the
windscreen wiper will automatically adapt operating
speed to the speed of the car.
With the windscreen wipers operational, if reverse
gear is engaged, the rear window wiper is
automatically activated.
Do not use the windscreen wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to excessive
stress and the motor cut-out switch, which
prevents operation for a few seconds, may
intervene. If operation is not restored (even after
turning the key and restarting the car engine),
contact a Fiat Dealership.Do not operate the windscreen wiper with
the blades lifted from the windscreen.
fig. 46
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Deactivation
Move the stalk ring nut away from the position
or turn the ignition key to STOP.
If the ignition key is turned to the STOP position
leaving the ring nut A in position
, no wiping
cycle is performed at the next startup (ignition key
to the MAR-ON position) even in case of rain.
This prevents unwanted activation of the rain sensor
when the engine is started (i.e. when the windscreen
is being washed by hand or the wipers are stuck to
the windscreen by ice).
To restore automatic operation of the rain sensor,
turn ring nut A from
position to
position and
then turn the ring nut back to theposition.
When the rain sensor is reactivated using any of the
manoeuvres described above, reactivation is
indicated by a single stroke of the windscreen wipers,
regardless of the condition of the windscreen.
In the event of malfunction of the rain sensor whilst
it is active, the windscreen wiper operates
intermittently at a speed consistent with the
sensitivity setting of the rain sensor, regardless of
whether there is rain on the glass (on some versions
sensor failure is indicated on the display).
The sensor continues to operate and it is possible to
set the windscreen wiper to continuous mode (1
st
or 2
nd
speed). The failure indication remains for
as long as the sensor is active.The rain sensor is able to recognise, and
automatically adjust itself in the presence of the
following conditions:
❒presence of dirt on the controlled surface (salt,
dirt, etc.);
❒presence of streaks of water caused by the worn
window wiper blades;
❒difference between day and night.
Do not activate the rain sensor when
washing the car in an automatic car wash.Make sure the device is switched off if
there is ice on the windscreen.
WARNING
Make sure the device is switched off
whenever the windscreen must be
cleaned.
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SNOW CHAINSThe use of snow chains should be in compliance with
local regulations.
Snow chains may be fitted to the tyres of the front
wheels (drive wheels) only.
Check the tension of the snow chains after the first
few metres have been driven.
17" tyres cannot be fitted with chains. For other
tyres (15" and 16") fit only reduced size snow chains
with a maximum projection of 9 mm beyond the
tyre profile.
IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be fitted to the
space-saver wheel (for versions/markets, where
provided). If a front tyre is punctured, replace a rear
wheel with the space-saver wheel and move the
rear wheel to the front axle. In this way, with two
normal drive wheels at the front, snow chains can be
fitted.
Keep your speed down when snow chains
are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pavements and avoid
driving for long distances on roads not covered
with snow to prevent damaging the car and
the roadbed.
STORING THE CARIf the car is to be left inactive for longer than a
month, the following precautions should be followed:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if possible
well-ventilated premises and slightly open
the windows;
❒engage a gear and check that the handbrake is not
engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal (for
versions with Start&Stop system refer to the
paragraph "Start&Stop system" in the chapter
"Knowing your car"); If the battery is not
disconnected the from the electrical system, check
its charge every thirty days;
❒clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using
special compounds available commercially;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body
to evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the standard
specified pressure and check it at intervals;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLANPETROL VERSIONS
Servicing must be performed every 30,000 km or 24 months.Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary●●●●●●
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary●●●●●●
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, as well as
cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)●●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator●●●●●●
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
(engine cooling, hydraulic clutch/brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●●
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DIESEL VERSIONS
Servicing must be carried out every 35,000 km or 24 months.Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary●●●●●
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen wiper/washer system and adjust jets, if
necessary●●●●●
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, as well as
cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad wear
indicator●●●●●
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads and operation of pad wear
indicator●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic clutch/
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●
Visual check of accessory drive belt(s) (versions without automatic tensioner)●
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore the following:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer
fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is mainly used in one of the following
conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at low
speeds or long periods of idleness;
the following checks must be performed more
frequently than prescribed in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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WARNING
The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation
pressure of the tyres.
WARNING
If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result .
WARNING
Do not cross switch the tyres, moving
them from the right of the car to the
left and vice versa.
WARNING
Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at
temperatures higher than 150°C.The
mechanical characteristics of the wheels might
be compromised.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPERBLADES
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or
worn. In any event, it is advisable to replace them
approximately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility
of damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature falls below zero, make sure that
ice has not frozen the rubber against the glass. Use
an antifreeze product to release it if required;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on
the motor and over-heating;
❒do not operate the windscreen/rear window
wipers on dry glass.
WARNING
Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad weather.
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Lifting the wiper blades
If it is necessary to raise the blades from the
windscreen (e.g. in the event of snow or if the blades
need replacement) proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A fig. 217 in position
(windscreen
wiper off );
❒ignition key turned to the OFF position;
❒after turning the ignition key to STOP, move for at
least half a second the right lever in unstable
position within 2 minutes to activate the
windscreen wiper for a wiping section;
❒the previous operation can be repeated for a
maximum of 3 times in order to move the blades
in the most convenient position for their possible
replacement;
❒to lower the blades again turn the key to
MAR-ON.IMPORTANT Place the blades back in contact with
the windscreen before activating the windscreen
wiper again and/or turning the ignition key to
MAR-ON.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig. 218 of the
attachment spring and remove the blade from
the arm;
❒fit the new blade, inserting the tab into the special
slot in the arm, making sure that it is locked.
❒lower the windscreen wiper arm on the
windscreen.
Do not operate the windscreen wiper with
the blades lifted from the windscreen.
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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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– windscreen washer fluid
level ......................................... 251
Windscreen washer sprays...... 258
Windscreen washer/wiper ....... 65
Windscreen wiper
– level check .... 246-247-248-249
Windscreen wipers
– blades ...................................... 256
– replacing wiper blades ........ 257
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