Fiat 500L 2014 User manual

Chrysler Group LLC
OWNER’S MANUAL
2014
2014 FIAT 500L
14BF-126-AC Third Edition Printed in U.S.A.
FIAT 500L

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler
Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive.
Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or
use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.Your percep-
tions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your
judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never
drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features
and equipment that are either standard or optional on this
vehicle.This manual may also include a description of features
and equipment that are no longer available or were not
ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and
equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle.
Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications,and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation upon
itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
FIAT is a registered trademark of Fiat Group Marketing &
Corporate Communication S.p.A., used under license by
Chrysler Group LLC.
Copyright © 2013 Chrysler Group LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................9
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .............................85
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................155
5STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................209
6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................291
7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................325
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................381
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................387
10 INDEX ....................................................................397
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵INTRODUCTION ........................4
䡵HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............5
䡵WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............7
䡵VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........7
䡵VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....8
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be as-
sured that it represents precision workmanship, distinc-
tive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are
traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that
FIAT Group Automobiles offers to its customers:
•the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for
maintaining its validity
•the range of additional services available to FIAT
Group Automobiles customers
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
studio knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac-
tion.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears engraved on
the right front floor pan under the passenger seat, on an
adhesive label applied to the right door opening on the
B-Pillar, on the vehicle registration and title.
Vehicle Identification Number
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NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
Stamped VIN Location
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