battery FIAT 500L LIVING 2015 2.G Owners Manual

READ THIS CAREFULLYREFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification
EN228. Do not use petrol containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as
damage fundamental components of the supply system.
Diesel engines: refuel only with diesel fuel motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the vehicle" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged and place the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator,
then turn the ignition key to MAR 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.
Versions with Dualogic gearbox: make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral), fully
depress the brake pedal, then turn the ignition key to AVV.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing of the vehicle is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs unchanged in time.
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The doors can be closed in the case of
power supply cut-out. Enter the ignition
key insert in housing A fig. 34
(passenger side front door) or A fig. 33
(rear doors) and then turn the key
clockwise, then remove it from housing
A.To restore the starting condition of door
locks (only if the battery charge has
been restored), press the
button on
the remote control or thebutton
on the instrument panel, or fit the metal
insert of the ignition key in the driver
side front door catch; then, pull the
door internal handle.
DOOR OPENING/
CLOSING MECHANISM
INITIALISATIONIf the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the door
opening/closing mechanism must be
initialised as follows:
❒close all the doors;
❒press the
button on the remote
control or the
button on the
dashboard;
❒press the
button on the remote
control or the
button on the
dashboard.
WARNING
24)Always use this device when carrying
children. After engaging the device on both
rear doors, check for proper engagement
by trying to open a rear door with the
internal handle.
WARNING
12)If the child lock was engaged and the
previously described locking procedure
carried out, operating the internal opening
handle will not open the door: in this case,
to open the door, the external handle
must be used. The door central
locking/unlocking button is not disabled by
the engagement of the emergency lock.
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PASSENGER SIDE FRONT
DOOR AND REAR DOOR
EMERGENCY LOCKING
DEVICE
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CLOSINGGrip the handle located inside the
tailgate and lower the latter, pressing
next to the lock until it clicks.
IMPORTANT Before closing the
luggage compartment make sure that
you have the keys since the luggage
compartment is automatically locked.LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
INITIALISATIONIMPORTANT If the battery is
disconnected or the protection fuse
blows, the luggage compartment
opening/closing mechanism must be
reinitialised as follows:
❒close all the doors and the luggage
compartment;
❒press the
button on the remote
control;
❒press thebutton on the remote
control.
"CARGO MAGIC SPACE"(for versions/markets, where provided)
14)
The adjustable load platform "Cargo
Magic Space" can be positioned on
three different height levels:
❒Position 0 (platform completely
lowered);❒Position 1 (platform at threshold
level);
❒Position 2 (platform completely
raised).
Load platform tiltingThe load platform can be located in
oblique position (tilted towards the rear
seat backrests, see fig. 39), in order
to facilitate access to the area
underneath the luggage compartment
(e.g. to pick up the space saver wheel
or the "Fix&Go Automatic" kit).
In addition, in this position, the platform
allows any object in the luggage
compartment to be correctly blocked,
preventing them from sliding in the case
of sharp braking.
LUGGAGE-COVERING
CURTAIN(500L LIVING versions)
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15)
Luggage-covering curtain A fig. 40 can
be rolled up and removed.
Curtain rolling up: grasp handle C
and then release pins B fig. 41 (one for
each side) from their seats. Then ease
the curtain towards the front part of the
luggage compartment.
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Warning light What it means
EBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red) and
(amber) warning lights andESCwith the engine
on indicates either a fault of the EBD system or that the system is not available. In this case, the rear
wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply. On certain versions a
dedicated message is displayed.
Drive very carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system inspected immediately.
LOW BATTERY CHARGE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the warning light (or, on some versions, a message and a symbol on the display) remains on constantly or
flashing, contact a Fiat Dealership.DOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN
The warning light switches on (on some versions together with some messages and symbols in the display)
when one or more doors, the bonnet or the tailgate are not properly closed.
An acoustic signal is activated with the doors open and the vehicle moving.
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Warning light What it means
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILURE
During the engine start: when the key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on, but it should
switch off after a few seconds. If the warning light stays on, turn the ignition key to STOP and start the
engine again. If the warning light stays on (on some versions, together with a message and a symbol on
the display), the effort to operate the steering wheel could be increased; steering is, however, possible. In
this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
While driving: if the warning light switches on whilst driving (on some versions, together with a message
and a symbol on the display) you may not have steering assistance from the system. Although it will still be
possible to steer the vehicle, the effort needed to operate the steering wheel could be increased: contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT In some circumstances, factors independent of the electric power steering could cause the
warning light on the instrument panel to switch on. In this case, stop the vehicle immediately (should it be
in motion), stop the engine for about 20 seconds and then restart the engine. If the warning light (or, on
some versions, a message and a symbol on the display) remains on constantly, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT After the battery is disconnected, the steering must be initialised. The warning light switches
on to indicate this. To carry out this procedure turn the steering wheel all the way from one end to the other
or drive in a straight line for about a hundred metres.
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WARNING
99)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine burns oxygen
and releases carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
100)Remember that the brake servo and
power steering are not operational until the
engine has been started, therefore you
need to apply much more force than usual
to the brake pedal and steering wheel.
101)If the engine fails to start with a gear
engaged, the potentially dangerous
situation due to the fact that the gearbox is
automatically placed in neutral will be
signalled by an acoustic signal.
WARNING
51)Warning light
flashing for 60
seconds after starting or during prolonged
cranking of the engine indicates a fault
with the glow plug heating system. You
can use the vehicle as usual if the engine
starts but you should contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
52)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your vehicle (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long distances at
maximum rpm, excessively intense braking,
etc.) when it is first used.
53)When the engine is off, do not leave
the key turned to MAR to prevent
unnecessary electrical consumption from
draining the battery.54)Never jump start the engine by
pushing, towing or coasting downhill.
These actions could cause the fuel to flow
into the catalytic converter and damage
it beyond repair.
55)Revving up before stopping the engine
is useless, it causes unnecessary fuel
consumption and can damage the engine,
in particular engines equipped with
turbocharger.
HANDBRAKE
102) 103)
The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.
Handbrake engagement: pull lever A
fig. 89 upwards until the vehicle is
braked. Four or five clicks are generally
enough when the car is on level
ground, while ten or eleven may be
required if the car is on a steep slope
and laden. If this is not the case,
contact a Fiat Dealership for
adjustment.
Handbrake disengagement: slightly
raise lever A and hold button B pressed
checking that the
warning light
switches off in the instrument panel.
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WARNING
105)If the engine fails to start with a gear
engaged, the potentially dangerous
situation due to the fact that the gearbox is
automatically placed in neutral will be
signalled by an acoustic signal.
WARNING
57)Avoid keeping your hand on this lever
between gear change or AUTO/MANUAL
mode requests.
STOP/START
SYSTEM
106) 107)
58)
The Start&Stop system automatically
stops the engine each time the car
is stationary and starts it again when
the driver wants to move off.
In this way, the efficiency of the car is
increased, by reducing consumption,
emissions of harmful gases and noise
pollution.OPERATING MODE
Engine stopping modeWith the car stopped, the engine stops
with gearbox in neutral and clutch
pedal released.
NoteThe engine can only be stopped
automatically after exceeding a speed
of about 10 km/h, to prevent the engine
from being repeatedly stopped when
driving at walking pace.Restarting the enginePress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
MANUAL SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATIONTo activate/deactivate the system
manually, press the
fig. 94 button.
LED off: system deactivated.
LED on: system deactivated.
WARNING
106)If the battery needs to be replaced,
always contact a Fiat Dealership. The
replacement battery should be of the same
type (HEAVY DUTY) and should have the
same characteristics.94
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WARNING
60)It is extremely important, for correct
operation, that the camera is always kept
clean and free from mud, dirt, snow or ice.
Be careful not to scratch or damage the
camera while cleaning it. Avoid using
dry, rough or hard cloths. The camera
must be washed using clean water, with
the addition of car shampoo if necessary.
In washing stations which use steam or
high-pressure jets, clean the camera
quickly, keeping the nozzle more than 10
cm away. Do not apply stickers to the
camera.
TOWING TRAILERS
112) 113) 114)
INSTALLING A TOW
HOOKThe towing device should be fastened
to the body by specialised personnel
according to any additional and/or
integrative information supplied by the
Manufacturer of the device.
The towing device must meet current
regulations with reference to Directive
94/20/EC and subsequent
amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must be right for the towable weight
of the vehicle on which it is to be
installed.
For the electrical connection a standard
connector should be used which is
generally placed on a special bracket
normally fastened to the towing device,
and a special ECU for external trailer
light control must be installed on the
vehicle.
Seven or thirteen pin 12 V DC
connections should be used (CUNA/
UNI and ISO/DIN Standards). Follow
any instructions provided by the vehicle
manufacturer and/or the towing device
manufacturer.
IMPORTANTFor towing caravans or trailers the car
must be fitted with a type-approved
tow hook and an adequate electrical
system. Installation must be carried out
by a specialist.
Install any specific and/or additional
rear view mirrors as specified by the
Highway Code.
Remember that when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, braking
distances increase and overtaking
takes longer depending on the overall
weight of the trail.
Engage a low gear when driving
downhill, rather than constantly using
the brake.
The weight of the trailer on the car's
tow hook will reduce the load capacity
of the car by the same amount. To
make sure that the maximum towable
weight is not exceeded (given in the car
registration document) account should
be taken of the fully laden trailer,
including accessories and luggage.
Respect the speed limits specific to
each country for vehicles towing
trailers. In any case, the top speed
must not exceed 100 km/h.
Any electric brake or other device
(winch etc.) should be powered directly
by the battery through a cable with a
cross-section of no less than 2.5 mm
2.
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In addition to the electrical branches,
the car's electrical system can be
connected only to the supply cable for
an electric brake and to the cable for an
internal trailer light, though not more
than 15 W. To connect, use the preset
control unit with a battery cable with
cross-section no less than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT The use of auxiliary loads
other than external lights (electric brake,
winch, etc.) must occur with engine
running.
IMPORTANT To install a tow hook
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
112)The ABS with which the vehicle is
equipped will not control the braking
system of the trailer. Take particular care
when travelling on slippery roads.
113)Never modify the braking system of
the vehicle to control the trailer brake. The
trailer braking system must be fully
independent of the vehicle’s hydraulic
system.
114)After fitting, fixing screw holes must
be sealed to prevent an exhaust gas inlet.
REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
115) 116) 117)
61)
During refuelling, switch the engine off,
engage the handbrake, turn the ignition
key to STOP and do not smoke.PETROL ENGINESUse unleaded petrol only, with octane
number (RON) no lower than 95.DIESEL ENGINESOnly use Diesel for motor vehicles (EN
590 specification).
When using or parking the car for a
long time in the mountains or cold
areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available diesel. In this case, it is
also advisable to keep the tank over
50% full.REFUELLING
PROCEDURE
Diesel and petrol versionsProceed as follows:
❒open the flap A fig. 100 pulling it
outwards, fit the dispenser in the filler
and start refuelling;
❒at the end of refuelling, before
removing the dispenser, wait for at least
10 seconds in order for the fuel to
flow inside the tank;❒then remove the dispenser from the
filler and close flap A.
The refuelling procedure described
above is illustrated on label B fig. 100
which is applied inside the fuel flap. The
label also indicates the fuel type
(UNLEADED FUEL: petrol, DIESEL:
diesel fuel).
Flap A is provided with a dust cover
gaiter C fig. 100 which prevents
deposits of impurities and dust at the
end of the filler when the flap is closed.
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After replacing the fuse, make sure you
close cover B on the junction unit.
The fuse box is located by the side of
the battery fig. 139.139
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