Fiat 500L Owner's manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

2015

2015 500L

15BF-126-AC Third Edition Rev 1 Printed in U.S.A.

500L

FCA US LLC

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA

US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA

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 trans-

portation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.

Your perceptions 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 op-

tional 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.

FCA US 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 manu-

factured.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

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INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..................................83

4

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................157

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STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................217

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WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................301

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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................337

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................391

9

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................399

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INDEX .....................................................................409

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 INTRODUCTION ........................4

䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............4

䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............6

䡵 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........6

䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....7

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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

FCA US LLC offers to its customers:

• The Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for

maintaining its validity

• The range of additional services available to FCA US

LLC 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

dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni-

cians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfaction.

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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INTRODUCTION 5

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-

erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily

injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures

that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not

read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important

information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

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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INTRODUCTION 7

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............11

▫ Ignition Switch ........................11

▫ Locking Doors With A Key................13

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14

䡵 SENTRY KEY® .........................14

▫ Replacement Keys .....................15

▫ General Information ....................15

䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..............15

▫ To Arm The System ....................15

▫ To Disarm The System ...................16

▫ Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock

Device) — If Equipped ..................17

䡵 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ............18

▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........19

▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............19

▫ Programming Additional Transmitters........19

▫ Request For Additional Remote Controls ......19

▫ Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote

Control..............................20

▫ General Information ....................20

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䡵 DOOR LOCKS .........................21

▫ Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open . . .23

▫ Auto — Relocking (Only For Rear Doors) .....24

▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear

Doors ..............................24

▫ To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection

Door Lock System ......................24

䡵 POWER WINDOWS .....................25

▫ Power Window Switches .................25

▫ Wind Buffeting .......................27

䡵 LIFTGATE ............................28

▫ Liftgate Emergency Release ...............29

䡵 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........30

▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............30

▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................32

▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........42

▫ Child Restraints .......................57

▫ Transporting Pets ......................77

䡵 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....77

䡵 SAFETY TIPS ..........................78

▫ Transporting Passengers..................78

▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................79

▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle .............................80

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ....................82

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

The Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical

key simply push the mechanical key release button.

NOTE: The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle

has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These

numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your

authorized dealer.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch can be turned to three different

positions:

• STOP: engine off, key can be removed. Some electrical

devices (e.g. sound system, central door locking sys-

tem, etc.) can operate;

NOTE: In vehicles equipped with automatic transmis-

sions, the transmission must be in PARK before the key

can be removed.

Mechanical Key Release Button

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11

• AVV: engine start-up;

• MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are en-

abled.

The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that

requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP if the

engine does not start, before the starting operation can be

repeated.

1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK) 3 — AVV (START)

2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)

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WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking

brake, shift the transmission into PARK and re-

move the Key Fob from the vehicle. When leaving

the vehicle, always lock your 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. Chil-

dren should be warned not to touch the parking

brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or

in a location accessible to children. A child could

operate power windows, other controls, or move

the vehicle.

(Continued)

WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may

cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always

remove the key from the ignition and lock all the

doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Locking Doors With A Key

You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the

door, turn the key to the left. To unlock the door, turn the

key to the right. Refer to “Body Lubrication” in “Main-

taining Your Vehicle” for maintenance procedures.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition

and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK sounds a

signal to remove the key.

SENTRY KEY®

The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau-

thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The

system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation

is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked

or unlocked.

The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded

electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized

vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-

grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate

the vehicle.

NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also

considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the

ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.

If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned

to the ON/RUN position, it indicates that there is a

problem with the electronics.

CAUTION!

• Always remove the Sentry Key® from the vehicle

and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-

tended.

• The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system is not com-

patible with some aftermarket remote starting sys-

tems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle

starting problems and loss of security protection.

All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have

been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

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Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the

vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once

a Sentry Key® has been programmed to a vehicle, it

cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer

System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an

authorized dealer.

General Information

The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15

and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is

subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference that may be

received, including interference that may cause unde-

sired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors

for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau-

thorized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is

armed, interior switches for door locks and liftgate

release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the

Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following au-

dible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park

lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle

Security Light on the instrument panel will flash.

To Arm The System

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out

of the vehicle.

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2. Lock the door using either the Central Lock/Unlock

switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter

and close all doors.

3. The horn will sound and the Vehicle Security Light in

the instrument cluster will switch on for approxi-

mately 3 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Security

Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is

opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or

the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the

Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.

After approximately 3 seconds, the Vehicle Security

Light will flash. This shows that the Vehicle Security

Alarm is fully armed.

The activation of the Vehicle Security Alarm is followed

by a self-diagnosis stage. If a fault is detected during the

self-diagnosis stage, the horn will sound a second time.

If the horn sounds a second time, check that all doors,

hood and liftgate are closed correctly, then rearm the

system.

If the Vehicle Security Alarm sounds the horn a second

time even when all doors, hood and liftgate are correctly

closed, a fault has occurred in the operation of the

system. Contact your authorized dealer.

To Disarm The System

Push UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key

into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to

the ON/RUN position.

NOTE: The Vehicle Security Alarm will not disarm when

the metal insert of the key is used on a single door lock

cylinder.

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your

vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the

Vehicle Security Alarm will arm unexpectedly. If you

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remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE

transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed,

when you pull the door handle to exit, the alarm will

sound. If this occurs, push the UNLOCK button on the

RKE transmitter to disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) —

If Equipped

This safety device prevents the operation of the interior

door handles and the door locking/unlocking button.

It prevents the opening of the doors from inside the

passenger compartment, serving as an obstacle to

break-in attempts (e.g. broken window).

We recommend that you activate the Safe Lock device

each time you park your car.

Activating The Safe Lock Device

The Safe Lock device is enabled on all the doors by

quickly double-pushing the LOCK button on the RKE

transmitter.

Safe Lock Device Location

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The direction indicators flash three times and the LED

above the button flashes to indicate that the Safe Lock

device has been activated. If one or more of the doors are

not closed correctly, the Safe Lock device will not acti-

vate, preventing a person from getting stuck inside the

passenger compartment by entering the car through, and

then closing, the open door.

Deactivating The Safe Lock Device

The Safe Lock device deactivates automatically:

•

By pushing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter’;

• By turning the ignition key to the MAR position.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and

liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)

using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-

ter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at

the vehicle to activate the system.

NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with

metal objects.

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter With Mechanical Key

Release Button

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