OWNER’S MANUAL
2015
2015 500L
15BF-126-AD Fourth Edition Printed in U.S.A.
500L
FCA US LLC
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User Manual
For 2015 FIAT 500L.
Summary of Contents for Fiat 2015 FIAT 500L:
- INTRODUCTION5
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS13
- SENTRY KEY®16
- VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM17
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)20
- DOOR LOCKS23
- POWER WINDOWS27
- LIFTGATE30
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS32
- Important Safety Precautions32
- Seat Belt Systems33
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)44
- Air Bag System Components44
- Advanced Front Air Bags45
- Advanced Front Air Bag Features46
- Advanced Front Air Bag Operation47
- Knee Impact Bolsters48
- Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag48
- Supplemental Side Air Bags48
- If A Deployment Occurs53
- Enhanced Accident Response System54
- ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM RESET PROCEDURE55
- Air Bag Warning Light57
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)58
- Child Restraints59
- Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles61
- Infants And Child Restraints62
- Older Children And Child Restraints62
- Children Too Large For Booster Seats64
- Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints65
- Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System66
- LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle67
- Locating LATCH Anchorages69
- Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages70
- Center Seat LATCH:71
- To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint71
- How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:72
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt73
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle74
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)76
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage77
- Transporting Pets79
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS79
- SAFETY TIPS80
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE85
- MIRRORS88
- SEATS93
- OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD106
- LIGHTS107
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS114
- TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN118
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL119
- REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED123
- PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED129
- GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED131
- POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED139
- POWER OUTLETS142
- CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED143
- CUPHOLDERS144
- STORAGE145
- REAR CARGO STORAGE FEATURES148
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES154
- ROOF LUGGAGE RACK-IF EQUIPPED155
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL157
- INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES159
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER160
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS161
- ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)171
- Uconnect® RADIOS181
- iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL181
- STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS182
- CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE184
- RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES184
- CLIMATE CONTROLS185
- Manual Climate Control System185
- Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control System (If Equipped)190
- Controls190
- Description193
- Switching On The Climate Control System194
- Adjusting The Air Temperature195
- Air Distribution Selection196
- AUTO Button197
- SYNC Button198
- Air Recirculation198
- Climate Control System Compressor199
- Rapid Window Demisting (MAX-DEF function)200
- Rear Window Defrosting201
- Switching Off The Climate Control System201
- Additional Heater (If Equipped)202
- Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS202
- STARTING AND OPERATING213
- STARTING PROCEDURES216
- MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED219
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED221
- AUTOSTICK240
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES242
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER243
- ELECTRIC POWER STEERING244
- PARKING BRAKE245
- BRAKE SYSTEM247
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM247
- Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)247
- Brake Assist System (BAS)249
- Traction Control System (TCS)250
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)250
- Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)251
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)252
- ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light253
- Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)255
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION256
- TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION268
- TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)281
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS282
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)283
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS — 1.4L Turbo288
- ADDING FUEL292
- TRAILER TOWING294
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)295
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES297
- HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS299
- IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS299
- WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS300
- TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED303
- JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED312
- JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE320
- FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE325
- SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE326
- TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE328
- IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE330
- CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL332
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE333
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO335
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II336
- REPLACEMENT PARTS336
- DEALER SERVICE337
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES337
- Engine Oil338
- Engine Oil Filter340
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter340
- Maintenance-Free Battery341
- Air Conditioner Maintenance342
- Body Lubrication346
- Wiper Blades346
- Adding Washer Fluid350
- Exhaust System350
- Cooling System352
- Brake System358
- Manual Transmission — If Equipped360
- Euro Twin Clutch Transmission — If Equipped361
- Automatic Transmission — Aisin F21-250 HD Transmission — If Equipped363
- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion364
- Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion364
- What Causes Corrosion?365
- Washing365
- Special Care366
- Wheel And Wheel Trim Care367
- Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped368
- Interior Care369
- Cleaning Headlights370
- Glass Surfaces370
- Instrument Panel Cover371
- Instrument Panel Bezels371
- Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses371
- Seat Belt Maintenance372
- FUSES372
- VEHICLE STORAGE377
- REPLACEMENT BULBS378
- BULB REPLACEMENT380
- FLUID CAPACITIES384
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS385
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES389
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE395
- INDEX405
