Fiat 500L 2014 User manual

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Fourth Edition REV 2
User Guide
2014 USER GUIDE
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation
of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of
vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury.
Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use
extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices such as
cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or
other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous and could lead to a serious collision.Texting while
driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the
vehicle is moving. If you nd yourself unable to devote your full
attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location
and stop your vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use
of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you
with the important features of your vehicle.The DVD enclosed
contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect®Manuals,
Warranty Booklets,Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing
Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside
Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic
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Corporate Communication S.p.A., used under license by
Chrysler Group LLC. Copyright 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.
Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
collisions.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
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with
your new FIAT and to provide a convenient reference source for common
questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and
important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/Uconnect®Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For
additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle,
visit www.mopar.com (U.S.), www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local
FIAT dealer.
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision.Your perceptions are less
sharp, your reexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
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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 ............8
POWER DOOR LOCKS ...............9
SEAT BELT ......................10
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIR BAGS ......................11
CHILD RESTRAINTS ................12
FRONT SEATS ....................16
REAR SEATS .....................17
HEATED SEATS ...................18
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ...18
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ...19
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER ...19
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..............21
SPEED CONTROL..................22
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .........24
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) .........................25
REAR PARK ASSIST .................26
POWER SUNROOF .................26
WIND BUFFETING .................27
EURO TWIN CLUTCH SIX-SPEED
TRANSMISSION ...................27
ADDING FUEL ...................30
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ...31
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM .......32
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO............34
Uconnect® 5.0...................35
Uconnect® 6.5N ..................45
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS .....62
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...................62
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...........63
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®) ....................64
POWER INVERTER .................66
POWER OUTLETS .................67
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING .................68
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)...............68
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ........69
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS ..69
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..........74
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .........75
TIREFIT KIT......................81
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE ..........86
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ..............89
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .........90
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............91
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .........92
CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL ...........92
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ..............93
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .............94
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES .............95
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...........96
FUSES ........................100
TIRE PRESSURES .................103
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......104
EXTERIOR BULBS .................104
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER ............105
FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER ......105
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ...105
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ...........105
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES ..................106
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR® ...107
FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......108
INDEX ......................109
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1

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 some
driving conditions.These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive
driving.They can never take the driver's place.Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers.Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes
from the road or your attention from driving.Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle.This guide 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 guide that are not available
on this vehicle.Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing
any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle.It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which
can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer.The multimedia DVD also
includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player.Additional DVD opera-
tional information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the
owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the
information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.
We are committed to protecting our environment and natural resources.By converting
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vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the
stress on our environment.
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.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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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 causing a loss of vehicle control.
•Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of
the vehicle.
•
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons.A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/gear selector.
•Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake.Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and pos-
sible injury or damage.
•Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Use Of Aftermarket Products (Electronics)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or char-
gers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features.If you are experiencing
difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices
to see if the situation improves.If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communication
SpA, used under license by Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2014 Chrysler Group LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
3

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.21
8.Ignition Switch
9.Audio System pg.32
10.Switch Panel
•Hazard Switch
•Fog Lights pg.20
•Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg.63
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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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
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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 Light
- Generic Warning Light
BRAKE
- Brake Warning Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- EURO Twin Clutch Transmission Light
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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 GLANCE
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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 seconds to unlock
all the doors and liftgate.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on
the first press of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in this
guide.
Opening The Liftgate
•To open the liftgate, press the LIFTGATE
release handle located on the underside
of the license plate bar and pull the lift-
gate open with one fluid motion.
•Press the LIFGATE button located on the key fob.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.A child or
others could be severely injured or killed.Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever.Do not leave the Key Fob in the vehicle,
or in a location accessible to children.A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
This Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthor-
ized operation.
When the alarm is activated, the interior switches for door locks are disabled.The Vehicle
Security Alarm provides both audio and visual signals repeatedly for three minutes.If the
disturbance is still present (driver's door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three
minutes, the parking lights and tail lights will flash for an additional 15 minutes.
Key Fob
1 — Unlock
2 — Key Release
3 — Lock
4 — Liftgate
GETTING STARTED
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