light FIAT 500L LIVING 2015 2.G User Guide

IMPORTANT The Dualdrive electric
power steering has an electronic
damping effect while approaching the
end of stroke. In some manoeuvring
conditions, the steering wheel might
rotate a bit before touching its
mechanical stop. This behaviour is
standard as it takes place to prevent
strong impacts on the mechanical
components inside the device.POWER STEERING
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
33) 34)
Activation/deactivation: press the fig.
46 button.
The activation of the function is
signalled by the switching on of the
LED located on the button and by the
displaying of the word CITY on the
instrument panel or, depending on the
version, on the display.When the power steering is on, the
steering wheel effort is lighter, making
parking easier: therefore, this function is
particularly useful for driving in city
centres.
WARNING
33)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in non-compliance
of the vehicle with type-approval
requirements.
34)Before performing any maintenance
operations, always turn off the engine and
remove the key from the ignition to lock the
steering column (especially when the car
wheels are not touching the ground). If this
is not possible (for example if the key
needs to be turned to MAR or the engine
must be running), remove the main fuse
that protects the electric power steering.
VERSION WITH LPG
SYSTEM
35) 36) 37)16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22)
INTRODUCTIONThe LPG version features two fuel
supply systems: one for petrol and one
for LPG.PASSIVE SAFETY/ACTIVE
SAFETYAlthough the LPG system has
numerous safety features, it is advisable
to proceed as follows every time the
vehicle is not in use for a long period or
moved in an emergency as a result of
a breakdown or accident:
❒unscrew the fixing devices A fig. 47,
then remove the cover B;
❒close the LPG cock by rotating the
ring nut C fig. 48 clockwise;
❒refit the cover and retighten the
fastening devices.
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IMPORTANT In order to avoid
inconsistent information by the LPG
gauge on the instrument panel, it is
recommended to refill with at least 10
litres each time.
WARNING
35)Please note that in some countries
(including Italy) there are legal restrictions
in force for parking/garaging motor
vehicles with gas that has a higher density
than air; LPG comes under this category.
36)Do not switch between the two
operating modes whilst starting the engine.
37)If gas is smelled, switch from methane
operation to petrol operation and
immediately go to a Fiat Dealership to have
the vehicle checked and possible system
faults excluded.
WARNING
16)The vehicle is equipped with a gaseous
LPG injection system designed specifically
for it: it is therefore absolutely forbidden
to alter the configuration of the system or
its components. The use of other
components or materials could cause
malfunctions and lead to a reduction
in safety; therefore, in the case of
problems, contact a Fiat Dealership. When
towing or lifting the car, follow the
instructions in the paragraph on "Towing
the car" to prevent damage to the gas
methane system parts.17)The system operates at temperatures
ranging between −20 °C and 100 °C.
18)When painting in an oven, the LPG
tank must be removed from the vehicle and
later refitted by a Fiat Dealership. Although
the LPG system has numerous safety
features, it is advisable to proceed
as follows every time the car is not in use
for a long period or moved in an
emergency as a result of a breakdown or
accident: unscrew the fastening devices of
the LPG tank, then remove it. Close the
LPG cock rotating the ring nut C clockwise
(see "Passive/active Safety"). Refit the
cover and retighten the fastening devices.
19)Only use LPG fuel for motor vehicles.
20)It is strictly forbidden to use any
additive in the LPG. Periodically (at least
once every six months) it is advisable to let
the LPG in the tank run out and, at the
first refuelling, to check that it does not
exceed the maximum capacity of 38.4 litres
(reserve included) (with a tolerance of 2
litres excess). If the level is above 38.4 litres
(reserve included) contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
21)When switching from petrol to methane
is requested, a metal noise is heard from
the valves which pressurise the circuit. As a
result of the switching logic described
above, the delay between the ticking of the
valve and the switching off of the warning
on the instrument panel is entirely normal.22)In particular usage conditions, such as
starting and operation at low ambient
temperature or supply of LPG with low
content of propane, the system may
temporarily switch to petrol operation,
without indicating the performed switching
on the instrument panel. In the event of
low LPG levels in the tank or request for
high performance (e.g. overtaking, car fully
laden, steep hills) the system may
automatically switch to petrol operation to
guarantee the engine power requested; the
green warning light on the instrument
panel switches on to indicate this. When
the above conditions are no longer
present, the system automatically restores
LPG operation; the green warning light
switches off. To achieve the above
automatic switching, make sure that there
is enough fuel in the petrol tank.
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SELECTION OF
PETROL/METHANE
SUPPLY TYPEThe engine normally runs on methane
except during starting, when it runs
on petrol. Switching to methane is
automatic.
If you want to run on petrol, press
button A fig. 53: this operation is
allowed both with car at a standstill and
engine running and also while driving.
The switching on of the LED located on
the button and of the green warning
light
on the instrument panel
indicates that the switching request has
taken place correctly.
To guarantee switching in full safety, the
actual change to the chosen fuel
system takes place depending on the
car usage conditions; it may not
therefore be immediate.In addition, when starting at outside
temperatures below approximately
−10°C, the switching times from petrol
to methane increase to allow the
pressure regulator/reduction unit to
heat up.
WARNING
38)The car is equipped with a high-
pressure methane system designed to
operate at 200 rated bar. It is dangerous to
force the system to run at higher
pressures. When towing or lifting the car,
follow the instructions in the main
handbook under the paragraph on "Towing
the car" to prevent damage to the
methane system parts. If there is a
problem with the methane system, only
contact a Fiat Dealership. Do not modify
configuration or components of the
methane system; they have been designed
exclusively for this car. The use of other
components or materials could cause
malfunctions and reduce safety.
39)In the case of painting in an oven, the
cylinders should be removed from the
vehicle and refitted later by a Fiat
Dealership. Although the methane system
has numerous safety features, it is
advisable to close the manual cocks for the
cylinders every time the vehicle is not in
use for a long period, transported on other
transport means or moved in an
emergency as a result of a breakdown or
accident.
40)Do not switch between the two
operating modes whilst starting the engine.41)If gas is smelled, switch from methane
operation to petrol operation and
immediately go to a Fiat Dealership to have
the vehicle checked and possible system
faults excluded.
WARNING
23)If, during methane operation, the same
runs out, the vehicle switches to petrol
automatically and all the bars of the digital
gauge on the display switch off, next to
the CNG warning. This displaying remains
until the next methane refuelling.
24)Regardless of the last fuel system
used, at the following engine starting, after
the initial petrol stage, the system will
automatically switch to methane.
25)When switching from petrol to methane
is requested and when starting the engine,
a metal noise is heard from the valves
which pressurise the circuit. As a result of
the switching logic described above, the
delay between the ticking of the valve and
the switching off of the green warning
light
is entirely normal.
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26)In particular usage conditions, such as
starting and operation at low ambient
temperature, the system may switch
temporarily to petrol operation, without
indicating the performed switching. In the
event of low methane levels in the tank
or request for high performance (e.g.
overtaking, car fully laden, steep hills) the
system may automatically switch to petrol
operation to guarantee the engine power
requested; the green warning light
switches on to indicate this. When the
above conditions are no longer present,
the system automatically restores methane
operation and the green warning lightswitches off. To get the above
automatic switching, make sure that there
is enough fuel in the petrol tank.
27)The plates (provided with the vehicle
documents) show the date when the
first cylinder inspection/test is due.
Methane refuelling station operators are
not authorised to refill the cylinders when
the inspection date has expired.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the handbook gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS ........... 40
DISPLAY ......................................... 42
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 45
-Red warning lights............................ 45
-Amber warning lights........................ 51
-Green warning lights........................ 58
-Blue warning lights........................... 59
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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTSThe instrument background colour and type may vary according to the versions.
The warning lights on the instrument panel may change according to the version/trim level (e.g. LPG, Natural Power, Dualogic
gearbox, etc.) of the vehicle. 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 DISPLAYA. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Multifunction display – C. Rev counter – D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light – E. Engine coolant
temperature indicator with overheating warning light
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VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAYA. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Reconfigurable multifunction display – C. Rev counter – D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light – E.
Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating warning light
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DISPLAYMULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAYThe following information is shown on
the display fig. 56:A
Date
B
Activation of Dualdrive electric power
steering (CITY indication) or of ECO
driving mode (ECO indication)
C
Gear Shift Indicator (for versions/
markets, where provided)
D
Headlight alignment position (only
with dipped beam headlights on)
EOdometer (display of distance
travelled in kilometres/miles)FTime (always displayed, even with key
removed and doors closed)G
Stop/Start function indication (for
versions/markets where provided)
H
Outside temperature (for versions/
markets, where provided)
I"Speed limiter" display (for versions/
markets, where provided)RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAYThe following information is shown on
the display fig. 57:A
Time
B
Date or trip distance display in
kilometres (or miles)
C
Gear Shift Indicator (for versions/
markets, where provided) or
Stop/Start function indication (for
versions/markets, where provided)
D
"Speed limiter" display (for versions/
markets, where provided)
EOdometer (display of distance
travelled in kilometres/miles)
FHeadlight alignment position (only
with dipped beam headlights on)G
Outside temperature (for versions/
markets, where provided)
H
Vehicle status indication (e.g. doors
open, possible ice on road, etc.)
GEAR SHIFT INDICATORThe GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) system
advises the driver to change gear
through a specific indication on the
instrument panel. Through the GSI, the
driver is informed that the gear change
will allow a reduction in fuel
consumption.
"SHIFT UP" icon(
SHIFT): the GSI
suggests to make an upshifting
"SHIFT DOWN" icon(
SHIFT): the
GSI suggests to make a downshifting.
The icon remains displayed until a
gear is shifted or the driving conditions
go back to a situation where
gearshifting is not required, to improve
consumption.
CONTROL BUTTONSThe
and
buttons are located
in the instrument panel fig. 58. The
buttons are
and
on some
versions.
To scroll up through the screen and the
related options or to increase the
displayed value.
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Briefly press: access to the Menu
and/or go to next screen or confirm the
required menu option.
Long press: go back to the standard
screen.To scroll through the screen and the
options downwards or to decrease the
value displayed.SETUP MENUMenu activation: briefly press the
button
.
Menu item selection: the Menu
comprises a series of options which
can be selected using buttons
and
, to access the different selection
and setting operations (Setup) indicated
below. Some options have a submenu.
The Menu includes the following items:
❒MENU
❒LIGHTING❒SPEED BUZZER
❒HEADLIGHT SENSOR (for versions/
markets where provided)
❒CORNERING LIGHTS (for versions/
markets, where provided)
❒RAIN SENSOR (for versions/markets,
where provided)
❒TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
❒SET TIME
❒SET DATE
❒FIRST PAGE (for versions/markets
where provided)
❒AUTOCLOSE
❒MEASUREMENT UNIT
❒LANGUAGE
❒BUZZER VOLUME
❒BELT BUZZER
❒SERVICE
❒AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG (for
versions/markets, where provided)
❒DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (for
versions/markets, where provided)
❒CITY BRAKE C./COLLISION
MITIGATION (for versions/markets,
where provided)
❒TYRE RESET (for versions/markets,
where provided)
❒EXIT MENU
TRIP COMPUTERThe Trip Computer can be used to
display information on vehicle operation
when the key is turned to MAR.
This function comprises two separate
trips, called “Trip A” and “Trip B”, where
the vehicle's "complete missions"
(journeys) are monitored in a
reciprocally independent manner.
“Trip A”displays the following values:
"Outside temperature (for versions/
markets, where provided)", "Range",
"Distance travelled", "Average
consumption", "Instantaneous
consumption", "Average speed", "Trip
time (driving time)"
“Trip B”displays the following values:
"Distance travelled B", "Average
consumption B", "Average speed B",
"Trip time (driving time) B". The “Trip B”
function may be excluded.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGESIMPORTANT The warning light switches on together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These
indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the
information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT The failure indicators appearing on the display are divided into two categories: very serious and less serious faults.
Serious faults are indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning "cycle". Less serious faults are indicated by a warning
"cycle" with a shorter duration. The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning light will
stay on until the cause of the failure is eliminated.WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANELRed warning lights
Warning light What it means
LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
Low brake fluid level
The warning light switches on when the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level, possibly
due to a leak in the circuit. On some versions, a message is displayed along with a symbol. Restore the
brake fluid level, then check that the warning light has switched off. If the warning light stays on, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
Handbrake engaged
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on when the handbrake is engaged. If the vehicle is
moving the buzzer will also sound. Release the handbrake, then check that the warning light has switched
off. If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on when the vehicle is in motion, check that the handbrake is not
on.
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