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Fiat 500L 2014 User Manual

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Summary of 500L 2014

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    Download a free vehicle information app by visiting your application store, keyword (my fiat), or scanning the microsoft tag. To put microsoft tags to work for you, use your mobile phone’s browser or app store to download a microsoft tag reader, like the free one at www.Gettag.Mobi. Then follow the ...

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    If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the owner’s manual, navigation/uconnect ® manuals or warranty booklet by calling 1-888-242-6342 (u.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (canada) or by contacting your dealer. The driver’s primary responsibi...

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    Introduction/welcome welcome from fiat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 vehicle security alarm . . . . . . ....

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    Welcome from fiat congratulations on selecting your new fiat vehicle. Be assured that it represents preci- sion workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new fiat vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under so...

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    Warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury. • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accel- erator pedal ca...

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    Driver cockpit 1. Power mirrors 2. Uconnect® phone (bluetooth® hands free calling) pg. 32 3. Turn signals/lights/high beam lever pg. 19 4. Instrument cluster pg. 6 5. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) display pg. 62 6. Speed control pg. 22 7. Wiper/washer lever (behind steering wheel) pg....

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    11. Upper glove box 12. Dash storage 13. Lower glove box 14. Climate controls pg. 24 15. Power outlet pg. 67 16. Shift lever 17. Tilt telescoping steering column pg. 18 18. Power door locks pg. 9 19. Power window switches controls at a glance 5.

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    Instrument cluster warning lights - low fuel warning light - charging system light - oil pressure warning light - anti-lock brake (abs) light - air bag warning light - engine temperature warning light - seat belt reminder light - malfunction indicator light (mil) - power steering system warning ligh...

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    Indicators - turn signal indicators - high beam indicator - front fog light indicator — if equipped - park/headlight on indicator - electronic stability control (esc) off indicator - electronic stability control (esc) activation/malfunction indicator (see page 69 for more information.) controls at a...

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    Key fob locking and unlocking the doors and liftgate • press the lock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. • press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five ...

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    To arm: • press the key fob lock button. To disarm the system: • push the key fob unlock button or cycle the ignition to the on/run position. The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the vehicle security alarm will give you a false alar...

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    Warning! • do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death. • for personal security and safety in the event of an collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • before e...

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    A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a co...

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    Warning! • relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags. • being too close to the steeri...

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    Latch — lower anchors and tethers for children • your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and tethers for children. • the rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. The rear center seating position...

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    Installing the child restraint using the latch lower anchors note: never “share” a latch anchorage with two or more child restraints. 1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchor...

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    7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor. 8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and ...

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    Front seats manual front seat adjustment forward/rearward • lift up on the adjusting bar, located at the front of the seat near the floor, and release at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. Recliner •...

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    Rear seats manual rear seat adjustment forward/rearward • lift up on the adjusting handle, located at the front of the seat near the floor, and re- lease at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. Recline...

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    Heated seats front heated seats the controls for the front heated seats are located on the outboard side of the seat. • press the switch once to turn on the heated seat. • press the switch a second time to turn off the heated seat. Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because o...

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    Engine break-in recommendations a long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While crui...

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    High beams • pull the lever rearward to activate the high beams. • a high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on. Note: for safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists. Fl...

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    Wiper/washer lever front wipers intermittent, low and high operation • rotate the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent wiper operation, the second detent for low wiper opera- tion and to the third detent for high wiper operation. Mist • move the lever upward and release when a single wi...

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    Speed control the speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise on/off • push the on/off button to activate the speed control. Cruise ready will appear on the instru- ment cluster to indicate the speed control is on. • push the on/off button a second time to turn the system off. •...

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    To decrease speed • when the electronic speed control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the set - button. The speed decrement shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of u.S. (mph) or metric (km/h): u.S. Speed (mph) • pressing the set - button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set s...

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    Manual climate controls air recirculation • use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. • for window defogging, turn the recirculation off. • recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. Heated mirrors • the mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is acti...

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    Automatic temperature controls (atc) automatic operation • push the auto button. • select the desired temperature by rotating temperature control knobs. • the system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air recirculation • use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. • for window defoggi...

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    Rear park assist if an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in reverse, a chime will sound. The chime rate will change depending on the distance of the object, getting faster as the object gets closer to the bumper. The chime will become continuous when the distance between...

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    Warning! • do not let children play with the sunroof, or leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, and do not leave the key in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children). Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the p...

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    Shifting the transmission • the transmission shift lever position (prnd) is displayed both on the shift lever and in the electronic vehicle information center (evic). • to drive, depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front of the shift lever and move the shift lever from park or neutral t...

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    Autostick not available autostick® mode is unavailable due to a shift lever fault. See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service. Automatic mode not available the transmission is unable to shift itself automatically, due to a fault condition. Use the autostick® mode to shift the transmission ...

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    Adding fuel • your vehicle is equipped with a cap-less fuel system. • most fuel cans will not open the flapper door so a funnel is provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency refueling with a fuel can. Emergency fuel can refueling 1. Retrieve funnel from the jack storage area in the trunk c...

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    Electronic stability control (esc) this system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. Esc uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does...

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    Your vehicle's sound system 1. Uconnect® phone button pg. 39 2. Uconnect® voice command button pg. 58 3. Steering wheel audio controls (right) pg. 62 4. Steering wheel audio controls (left) pg. 62 5. Phone hang up button 6. Volume knob / audio mute button 7. Speaker mute button electronics 32.

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    8. Disc eject button 9. Uconnect® 5.0 radio pg. 35 10. Display on / off button 11. Back button 12. Browse / enter button 13. Front power outlet pg. 67 electronics 33.

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    Identifying your radio uconnect® 5.0 • 5” touchscreen • five buttons below the display • disc slot above the display uconnect® 6.5n • 6.5” touchscreen • nav button below the display electronics 34.

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    Uconnect® 5.0 clock setting 1. To start the clock setting procedure, perform either of the following: • press the more hard-key below the display. Next, press the “time” soft-key and then press the “set” soft-key, or • press the more hard-key on the right side of the display. Next, press the “settin...

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    Equalizer, balance and fade 1. Press the more hard-key below the display then press the “setting” soft-key. 2. Scroll down and press the “audio” soft-key to open the audio menu. 3. The audio menu shows the following options for you to customize your audio settings. Equalizer • touch the “equalizer” ...

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    Siriusxm premier over 160 channels get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the pre- mium programming, including howard stern, every nfl game, oprah radio®, every mlb® ...

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    Usb/audio jack (aux)/bluetooth® operation usb/ipod® the usb/aux jack is located in the center of the instrument panel, below the hvac controls. • usb/ipod® mode is entered by either inserting a usb jump drive or an ipod® cable into the usb port or by touching the media hard-key located below the dis...

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    Uconnect® 5.0 phone bluetooth® hands free calling • if the uconnect® phone button exists on your steering wheel, then you have the uconnect® phone features. • the uconnect® phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications sys- tem with voice command capability (see voice command sec...

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    Making a phone call • press the uconnect® phone button . • after the beep, say “dial” then the number (or “call” then the name as listed in your phone; see phonebook). Note: you can also initiate a call by using the touchscreen on the phone main screen. Receiving a call — accept (and end) • when an ...

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    Voice command tips • using the complete name of a contact, as stored in your phonebook, (e.G. Call john doe vs. Call john) results in greater system accuracy. • you can ‘chain’ commands together for faster results. Say “call john doe, mobile,” for example. • if you are listening to available voice c...

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    Voice command quick reference uconnect® 5.0 voice command • if the uconnect voice command button exists on your steering wheel, you have the voice command feature, which is optimized for the driver. The voice com- mand feature lets you keep your hands on the wheel, and your eyes on the road. • when ...

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    Steering wheel buttons • you can control many of your radio features using your voice. Press either the vr or phone pick up button on your steering wheel. Types of voice commands available steering wheel buttons to press: radio mode media mode phone mode uconnect® voice com- mand (vr) button am/fm &...

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    While in: voice command example: phone call initiation (requires that phone has been bluetooth® paired with radio) “dial 123-456-7890” (phone number) “call john smith mobile” (home, office, other) “redial” “show outgoing” (recent) “calls” call management “search for john smith” (any contact name in ...

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    Uconnect® 6.5n at a glance displaying the time • if the time is not currently displayed on the radio or player main page press the settings button. In the settings list, touch the “clock” soft-key then touch on or off for show time in status bar. Setting the time • model 6.5n synchronizes time autom...

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    Audio settings • touch the “audio” soft-key to activate the audio settings screen to adjust balance\fade, equalizer, and speed adjusted volume. • you can return to the radio screen by touching the “x” located at the top right. Balance/fade • touch the “balance/fade” soft-key to balance audio between...

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    Radio • to access the radio mode, touch the radio button below the screen. Selecting radio stations • touch the desired radio band (am, fm or sxm) soft-key. Seek up/seek down • touch the “seek arrow” soft-keys for less than two seconds to seek through radio stations. • touch and hold either arrow so...

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    Siriusxm premier over 160 channels get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the pre- mium programming, including howard stern, every nfl game, oprah radio®, every mlb® ...

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    Browse lets you browse the siriusxm channel listing or genre listing. Favorites, game zone, weather and jump settings also provide a way to browse the siriusxm channel list. Browse sub-menu sub-menu description all shows the channel listing. Genre provides a list of all genres, and lets you jump to ...

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    Media hub – playing ipod®/usb/mp3 devices • there are many ways to play music from ipod®/mp3 players or usb devices through your vehicle's sound system. Audio jack (aux) • the aux allows a portable device, such as an mp3 player or an ipod®, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s soun...

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    Sd card • play songs stored on an sd card inserted into the sd card slot. • song playback can be controlled using the radio or steering wheel audio controls to play, skip to the next or previous track, browse, and list the contents. Bluetooth® streaming audio • if equipped with uconnect® voice comma...

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    Uconnect® 6.5n navigation — if equipped • press the nav button to access the navigation feature. Changing the navigation voice prompt volume 1. Touch the “view map” soft-key from the nav main menu. 2. With the map displayed, touch the “options” soft-key in the lower right area of the screen then sel...

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    Finding a place by spelling the name • from the main navigation menu touch the “where to?” soft-key, touch the “points of interest” soft-key and then touch the “spell name” soft-key. • enter the name of your destination. • touch the “list” soft-key. • select your destination and touch the “yes” soft...

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    Go home • a home location must be saved in the system. From the main navigation menu, touch the “where to?” soft-key, then touch the “go home” soft-key. • your route is marked with a blue line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could app...

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    Uconnect® 6.5 phone bluetooth® hands free calling • if the uconnect® phone button exists on your steering wheel, then you have the uconnect® phone features. • the uconnect® phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications sys- tem with voice command capability (see voice command sec...

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    Select the mobile phone's priority level • when the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite phone. Selecting yes will make this phone the highest priority. This phone will take precedence over other paired phones within ra...

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    Phonebook • uconnect® radios automatically downloads your phonebook from your paired phone, if this feature is supported by your phone. Entries are updated each time that the phone is connected. If your phone book entries do not appear, check the settings on your phone. Some phones require you to en...

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    Warning! • any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions fol- lowing applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on safely operating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed. ...

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    • for best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least ½ in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror. This will create an unob- structed path to the microphone on the overhead console. • always wait for the beep before speaking. • speak normally, without p...

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    Voice command examples – uconnect® 6.5n while in: voice command example: general anytime “cancel” “help” (to listen to suggested commands specific to current need “repeat” radio am/fm “tune to am950”, “tune to 95.5fm (preset 5) satellite band control “tune to satellite channel 80's on 8”, tune to sa...

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    While in: voice command example: phone call initiation (requires that phone has been bluetooth® paired with radio) “dial 123-456-7890” (phone number) “call john smith mobile” (home, office, other) “redial” “show outgoing” (recent) “calls” call management “search for john smith” (any contact name in ...

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    Steering wheel audio controls the steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right switch • press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. • press the button in the center to change modes am/fm/cd/sxm/aux or usb port. Left switch • press the...

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    Evic control buttons the evic control buttons are located on the instrument panel below the radio. Press the menu button briefly to access the menu and/or go to next screen or to confirm the required menu option. Press and hold the menu button (approximately one second) to return to the main screen....

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    Universal garage door opener (homelink®) • homelink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The homelink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 volt battery. • the homelink® buttons that are loca...

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    5. At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “training” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “training” button. Note: you have 30 seconds in which to initiate...

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    Warning! • your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universal transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. • do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the transceiver. Exhau...

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    Power outlets • the front power outlet is located in front of the shift lever, between the two cupholders. • the rear power outlet is located in the left rear cargo area. Note: • do not exceed the maximum power of 160 watts (13 amps) at 12 volts. If the 160 watt (13 amp) power rating is ex- ceeded, ...

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    Trailer towing • trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground manual transmission euro twin clutch transmission flat tow none transmission in neu- tral not allowed d...

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    24-hour roadside assistance • if your fiat 500 l requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service, lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the basic limited warranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342 or 1-800-363-4869 for canadian residents. See your warranty bookl...

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    Warning! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. - electronic throttle control (etc) indicator light this light informs you of a problem with the system. If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. C...

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    Note: • the “esc off indicator light” and the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to on/run. • each time the ignition is turned to on/run, the esc system will be on even if it was turned off previously. • esc activation/malfunction...

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    Note: tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kpa) per 12° f (7° c) of air tempera- ture change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the winter. Example: if garage temperature is 68°f (20°c) and the outside temperature is 32°f (0°c), then the cold tir...

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    - charging system light this light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle ...

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    If your engine overheats • in any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • on the highways — slow down. • in city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed. Note: there are step...

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    Jacking and tire changing jack location • your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary spare tire. The jack and jack- handle are stowed in rear cargo area behind the rear seat. Spare tire removal • the spare tire is stowed to the underbody below the cargo area. 1. Fit the wrench tool over the drive...

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    2. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle. 3. When the spare is clear, remove the knob or plastic molded nut by rotating it counter-clockwise. 4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel. What to do in emergencies 76.

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    Preparations for jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Place the shift lever in park (euro twin clutch transmission) or reverse (manual transmission). 5. Turn off the ignition. 6. Bloc...

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    Note: there are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged. 3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jackin...

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    8. Finish tightening the bolts. Push down on the wrench while tightening the wheel bolts. Alternate bolts until each bolt has been tightened twice. The correct wheel bolt torque is 63 ft lbs (86 n·m) for steel wheels and 89 ft lbs (120 n·m) for aluminum wheels. If you doubt that you have tightened t...

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    Warning! • do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on ...

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    Tirefit kit your vehicle may be equipped with a tirefit kit. Small punctures up to 1/4” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with tirefit. Foreign objects (e.G., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tirefit can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°f (-20°c). Th...

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    Tirefit usage precautions • replace the tirefit sealant bottle (1) and sealant hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system. Refer to “sealing a tire with tirefit” section (f) “sealant bottle and hose replacement.” • the sealant bottle...

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    (c) injecting tirefit sealant into the deflated tire: always start the engine before turning on the tirefit kit. Note: manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shift lever in neutral. After pressing the power button (4), the sealant (white fluid) will flow from the se...

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    If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 bar) pressure within 15 minutes: the tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for assis- tance. Note: if the tire becomes over-inflated, press the deflation button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended ...

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    Note: • if the tire becomes over-inflated, press the deflation button to reduce the tire pres- sure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing. • when having the tire serviced, advise the authorized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed using the tirefit service kit. (f...

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    Warning! • do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the tirefit kit. • do not use tirefit or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances: • if the puncture in the tire tread is approx...

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    Preparations for jump-start • the battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment. 1. Set the parking brake, shift the euro twin clutch transmission into park and turn the ignition to off/lock. 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnec- essary electrical accessories....

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    5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: • disconnecting the jumper cables 1. Disconnect t...

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    Warning! • do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. • take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • remove any me...

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    Towing a disabled vehicle with ignition key euro twin clutch transmission • vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated. • vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground). Manual transmission • vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmissio...

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    Freeing a stuck vehicle • if your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rock- ing motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between drive/2nd gear and reverse. Using mini- mal accelerator peda...

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    Event data recorder (edr) this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deploy- ment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s sys- tems ...

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    Opening the hood • pull the red release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. • raise the hood and locate the safety latch in the middle of the hood opening. • move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time. • insert the support rod into the slot ...

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    Engine comp ar tment 1.4l t urbo engine maintaining your vehicle 94.

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    Fluids and capacities component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities engine coolant 1.4l turbo engine we recommend you use mopar® antifreeze/engine coolant 10 year/ 150,000 mile formula oat (organic additive technology). 6.1 quarts (5.8 liters) engine oil with filter 1.4l turbo engine we rec...

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    Maintenance schedule your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate in th...

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    Required maintenance intervals. Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals. At every oil change interval as indicated by oil change indicator system: • change oil and filter. • rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if ...

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    Maint enance char t mileage or time passed (whiche ve r comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or y ears: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilomet ers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000...

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    W arning! • yo u can be ba dl y injur ed w orking on or ar ound a mot or vehicle . Do onl y ser vice w ork fo r which yo u h av e the kno wledge and th e right equipment . If yo u h av e an y doubt about your ability to per form a ser vice job ,t ak e your vehicle to a compet ent mechanic . • failur...

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    Fuses underhood fuses • the front distribution unit is located on the drivers side of the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the fuses, press the release tabs and remove the cover. • the id number of the electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be found on the back of the ...

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    Cavity maxi fuse mini fuse description f21 15 amp blue fuel pump f23 20 amp yellow anti-lock brake valves f24 7.5 amp brown stability control system f30 5 amp tan after run pump f81 70 amp tan ptc (secondary) f82 40 amp orange transmission f83 40 amp orange ptc (primary) f84 7.5 amp brown transmissi...

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    Cavity vehicle fuse number mini fuse description 8 f13 7.5 amp brown left low beam, headlamp leveling 9 f50 7.5 amp brown airbag 10 f51 5 amp tan car radio switch, climate control system, stop light, clutch, reverse gear, sunroof, parking sensor, rear camera 11 f37 7.5 amp brown stop light switch, i...

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    Tire pressures • check the inflation pressure of each tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recom- mended pressure for your vehicle. • the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “tire and loading information” label located on the driver’s side door opening. Note: refer to t...

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    Wheel and wheel trim care • all wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. • to remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use a wheel cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic...

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    Fiat customer center p.O. Box 21–8004 auburn hills, mi 48321–8004 phone: 1-888-242-6342 fiat canada customer center p.O. Box 1621 windsor, ontario n9a 4h6 phone: 1–800–465–2001 (english) phone: 1–800–387–9983 (french) assistance for the hearing impaired to assist customers who have hearing difficult...

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    Reporting safety defects in the united states if you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. If nhtsa receives sim...

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    Authentic accessories by mopar® • the following highlights just some of the many authentic fiat accessories by mopar® featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your fiat 500 l. • in choosing authentic accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or extre...

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    Frequently asked questions getting started • how do i install my latch equipped child seat? Pg. 13 • how do i adjust my rear seat? Pg. 17 electronics • what sound system do i have? Pg. 32 • how do i set the clock on my radio? Pg. 35 • how do i set the presets on my radio? Pg. 36 • how do i use my us...

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    Adding fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 air bag advance front air bag . . . . . . . . .11 driver knee air bag . . . . . . . . . . .11 front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 front passenger knee air bag . . . . . .11 knee impact bolsters ....

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    Interior and instrument lights . . . . . . . .5 inverter outlet (115v) . . . . . . . . . . .66 inverter, power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 jack operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 disarm the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 lane change assi...

  • Page 113

    Vehicle security alarm disarming. . . . . . .9 voice command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 voice recognition system (vr) . . . . . . .42 warning lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 washer rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 wheel and wheel trim care . . . . . . .104 wind buffeting . ....

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    If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the owner’s manual, navigation/uconnect ® manuals or warranty booklet by calling 1-888-242-6342 (u.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (canada) or by contacting your dealer. The driver’s primary responsibi...

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    Download a free vehicle information app by visiting your application store, keyword (my fiat), or scanning the microsoft tag. To put microsoft tags to work for you, use your mobile phone’s browser or app store to download a microsoft tag reader, like the free one at www.Gettag.Mobi. Then follow the ...