2014 FIAT 500L Owner's Manual

2014 FIAT 500L 2014 FIAT 2014 FIAT 500L OWNER’S MANUAL Chrysler Group LLC 14BF-126-AC Third Edition Printed in U.S.A. VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler and equipment that are either standard or optional on this Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. vehicle.This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not DRIVING AND ALCOHOL ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in levels far below the legal minimum. 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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .............................85 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................155 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................209 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................291 6 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................325 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................381 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................387 9 10 INDEX ....................................................................397 10 INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Ⅵ INTRODUCTION ........................4 Ⅵ VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........7 Ⅵ HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............5 Ⅵ VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....8 Ⅵ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............7 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION • the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be as- maintaining its validity sured that it represents precision workmanship, distinc- • the range of additional services available to FIAT tive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are Group Automobiles customers traditional to our vehicles. NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various When it comes to service, remember that your authorized customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to studio knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- tions and recommendations in this manual will help tion. assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that FIAT Group Automobiles offers to its customers: INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains a complete listing of all subjects. 1 contains the information you desire. Consult the following table for a description of the Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and this Owner’s Manual: illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. 6 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- 1 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 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 Vehicle Identification Number 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. 8 INTRODUCTION 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 NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 2 Ⅵ A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12 ▫ Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) — If Equipped ..........................16 ▫ Ignition Switch ........................12 Ⅵ REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ............18 Ⅵ SENTRY KEY® .........................13 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........18 ▫ Replacement Keys .....................14 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............18 ▫ General Information ....................14 ▫ Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Ⅵ VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — Control..............................19 IF EQUIPPED ..........................15 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters........19 ▫ To Arm The System ....................15 ▫ Request For Additional Remote Controls ......20 ▫ To Disarm The System...................16 ▫ General Information ....................20 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ⅵ DOOR LOCKS .........................20 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped ............................37 ▫ Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open . .23 ▫ Energy Management Feature ..............38 ▫ Auto — Relocking (Only For Rear Doors) .....23 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................39 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors ..........................23 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®) ..........................39 Ⅵ POWER WINDOWS .....................24 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........40 ▫ Power Window Switches .................24 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System Ⅵ LIFTGATE ............................27 (SRS) — Air Bags ......................41 ▫ Liftgate Emergency Release ...............28 ▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features ...........43 Ⅵ OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................29 ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....48 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions .....32 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............58 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....36 ▫ Child Restraints .......................59 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......36 ▫ Transporting Pets ......................78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 Ⅵ ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....79 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle .............................81 Ⅵ SAFETY TIPS ..........................80 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside ▫ Transporting Passengers..................80 The Vehicle ..........................83 2 ▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................80 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho- transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical rized studio that sold you your new vehicle has the key key simply press the mechanical key release button. code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. 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 system, etc.) can operate; • AVV: engine start-up; • MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are en- abled. Mechanical Key Release Button THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that SENTRY KEY® requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP if the The Sentry Key® Immobilizer System prevents unau- engine does not start, before the starting operation can be thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The repeated. system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation 2 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 programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. NOTE: A key which has not been programmed

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