jump start FIAT 500L LIVING 2015 2.G Owners Manual

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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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS...........109
CHANGING A WHEEL ....................109
"FIX&GO AUTOMATIC" KIT .............113
REPLACING A BULB ......................115
REPLACING FUSES........................122
JUMP STARTING ............................128
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................129
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................130
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JUMP STARTINGIf the battery is flat, a jump starting can
be performed using the battery and
the cables of another vehicle, or using a
booster battery.IMPORTANTWhen a booster battery is used, comply
with the utilisation and precaution
instructions specified by the producer.
Do not use the booster battery or
any other source of external supply with
a voltage above 12 V: the battery, the
starter, the alternator and the electrical
system of the vehicle could be
damaged.
Do not attempt jump starting if the
battery is frozen. The battery could
break and explode!PREPARATION TO JUMP
STARTING
140) 141) 142)
68)
IMPORTANT The positive terminal (+) of
the battery is shielded by a protective
cover. Lift the cover to access the
positive terminal.
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake, move the
Dualogic gear lever to P (Park) or,
for versions with manual gearbox, to
neutral and bring the ignition key to
STOP;❒switch off all the other electrical
devices in the vehicle;
❒if another vehicle is ready for jump
starting, park the vehicle within the
reach of the cables to be used for
starting, operate the handbrake and
make sure that the ignition is
deactivated.
IMPORTANT Avoid contact between
the two vehicles since this could cause
a connection to earth and may result
in serious injury to any people nearby.
PROCEDURE FOR JUMP
STARTINGIMPORTANT If the procedure below is
carried out incorrectly, it can cause
severe injury to people or damage the
recharging system of one or both
vehicles. Carefully follow the
instructions given below.Cable connectionProceed as follows to carry out a jump
starting:
❒connect one end of the cable used
for positive (+) to the positive terminal
(+) of the vehicle with flat battery;
❒connect the other end of the cable
used for positive (+) to the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;❒connect one end of the cable used
for negative (–) to the negative terminal
(–) of the auxiliary battery;
❒connect the other end of the cable
used for negative (–) to an engine earth
(the visible metal part of the vehicle
engine with flat battery) away from the
battery and the fuel injection system;
❒start the vehicle engine with the
auxiliary battery, let it run for a
few minutes at idling. Start the engine
of the vehicle with flat battery.
Cable disconnectionOnce the engine has been started,
remove the cables proceeding as
follows:
❒disconnect the end of the cable used
for negative (–) from the engine earth
of the vehicle with flat battery;
❒disconnect the other end of the cable
used for negative (–) from the negative
terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery;
❒disconnect the end of the cable used
for positive (+) from the positive terminal
(+) of the auxiliary battery;
❒disconnect one end of the cable
used for positive (+) from the positive
terminal (+) of the vehicle with flat
battery.
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If it is often necessary to perform a
jump starting, have the vehicle battery
and the recharging system checked
by a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Any accessories (e.g.
mobile phones, etc.) connected to the
vehicle power sockets draw current
even if they are not used. These
devices, if left connected too much time
with engine off, may cause the battery
to drain with following reduction of
its life and/or failure to start the engine.
WARNING
140)Do not get too close to the radiator
cooling fan: the electric fan may start;
danger of injury. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing may be pulled by moving
parts.
141)Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,
watches, bracelets), that might cause an
accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.
142)Batteries contain acid which may burn
skin and eyes. Batteries produce
hydrogen, which is easily flammable and
explosive. Thus keep away flames or
devices which may cause sparks.
WARNING
68)Do not connect the cable to the
negative terminal (–) of the flat battery. The
following spark could lead to battery
explosion and cause serious harm. Only
use the specific earth point; do not use any
other exposed metallic part.
FUEL CUT-OFF
SYSTEM
143)
This intervenes in the event of an
impact causing:
❒the interruption of the fuel supply with
the engine consequently cutting out
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors
❒the automatic switching on of the
interior lights
❒the switching on of the hazard
warning lights.
On some versions, the intervention of
the system is indicated by a message
shown on the display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for
fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the
tank area. After a collision, turn the
ignition key to STOP to prevent the
battery from running down.
To restore the correct operation of the
car, proceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR
position;
❒activate the right direction indicator
and then stop it;
❒activate the left direction indicator
and then stop it;
❒activate the right direction indicator
and then stop it;
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INDEX
3rd brake light (changing bulbs)..... 121A
BS (system) ................................ 65
Active safety systems ..................... 65
ASR (system) ................................. 65
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system ............................. 18
B
attery (recharging)....................... 153
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance) ............................... 157
Bonnet ........................................... 31
Bulb (replacement) ......................... 115
C
argo Magic Space ...................... 30
Checking levels .............................. 145
Child protection systems ................ 76
City Brake Control - Collision
Mitigation System......................... 68
Climate control system ................... 16
CO2 emissions............................... 189
Control buttons .............................. 42
Control panel and on-board
instruments .................................. 40
Cornering lights .............................. 20
Cruise Control (constant speed
regulator)...................................... 99
D
ashboard.................................... 7
Daytime running lights (DRL) .......... 19
Dimensions .................................... 170Dipped headlights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 118
Direction indicators (bulb
replacement) ................................ 118
Direction indicators ........................ 20
Display ........................................... 42
Doors ............................................. 26
Driving assistance systems ............ 67
DST (system).................................. 66
Dualdrive (electric power
steering) ....................................... 32
Dusk sensor ................................... 20
E
lectric sun roof ............................ 24
Electric windows ............................ 28
Engine compartment...................... 145
ERM (system) ................................. 66
ESC (system) ................................. 65
Exterior lights ................................. 19
Fiat CODE (system) ....................... 8
Fixed glass roof .............................. 23
Fix&Go Automatic kit...................... 113
Flashing ......................................... 20
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 183
Fog lights (bulb replacement) ......... 120
Follow Me Home (device) ............... 21
Front airbags .................................. 86
Front seats ..................................... 11
Fuel consumption .......................... 186
Fuel cut-off system......................... 129
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 122
G
ear Shift Indicator (system) ......... 42
H
andbrake.................................... 94
Hazard warning lights..................... 109
Head restraints............................... 13
Heating and ventilation ................... 16
Hill Holder (system) ........................ 65
Identification data .......................... 160
Ignition device ................................ 10
Important information and
recommendations ........................ 206
iTPMS ............................................ 69Jump starting ................................ 128"Lane Change" function ................ 20Lifting the vehicle .......................... 156
Luggage compartment................... 29M
ain beam headlights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 118
Main beam headlights .................... 20
Manual climate control system ....... 17
Multifunction display....................... 42
N
umber plate lights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 121
O
ccupant protection systems ....... 71
On-board instruments
– multifunction display .................. 40
– reconfigurable multifunction
display....................................... 41
P
arking sensors ............................ 101
INDEX