2015 500L 2015 500L OWNER’S MANUAL Chrysler Group LLC 15BF-126-AA First Edition Printed in U.S.A. VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of disregard any features and equipment described in this accidents. manual that are not on this vehicle. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- improvements to its products without imposing any drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans- obligation upon itself to install them on products previ- portation. ously manufactured. WARNING! FIAT is a registered trademark of Fiat Group Marketing & Corporate Communication S.p.A., used under license Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. by Chrysler Group LLC. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you Copyright © 2014 Chrysler Group LLC have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 1 INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3 2 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..................................89 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................163 4 5 STARTINGANDOPERATING....................................................221 5 6 WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................309 6 7 MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................345 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................401 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................409 9 10 INDEX.....................................................................419 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 enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be as- FIAT Group Automobiles offers to its customers: sured that it represents precision workmanship, distinc- • The Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for tive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are maintaining its validity traditional to our vehicles. • The range of additional services available to FIAT This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Group Automobiles customers tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- When it comes to service, remember that your authorized tions and recommendations in this manual will help dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac- tion. INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 1 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: 6 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 1 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 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 2 CONTENTS Ⅵ A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............11 ▫ Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) — If Equipped ..........................17 ▫ Ignition Switch ........................11 Ⅵ REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ............18 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key................13 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........19 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............19 Ⅵ SENTRY KEY® .........................14 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters........20 ▫ Replacement Keys .....................15 ▫ Request For Additional Remote Controls ......20 ▫ General Information ....................15 ▫ Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Ⅵ VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..............15 Control..............................20 ▫ To Arm The System ....................15 ▫ General Information ....................21 ▫ To Disarm The System...................16 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ⅵ DOOR LOCKS .........................22 ▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............31 ▫ Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open . .24 ▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................33 ▫ Auto — Relocking (Only For Rear Doors) .....24 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........44 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — ▫ Child Restraints .......................61 Rear Doors ..........................25 ▫ Transporting Pets ......................82 ▫ To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Ⅵ ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....82 Door Lock System ......................25 Ⅵ SAFETY TIPS ..........................83 Ⅵ POWER WINDOWS .....................26 ▫ Transporting Passengers..................83 ▫ Power Window Switches .................26 ▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................84 ▫ Wind Buffeting .......................29 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Ⅵ LIFTGATE ............................29 Vehicle .............................85 ▫ Liftgate Emergency Release ...............30 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Ⅵ OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........31 The Vehicle ..........................87 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS NOTE: The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle The Key Fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your 2 key simply push the mechanical key release button. 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 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • 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) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking 2 brake, shift the transmission into PARK and re- vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may move the Key Fob from the vehicle. When leaving cause serious injury or death. the vehicle, always lock your vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with CAUTION! access to an unlocked vehicle. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or remove the key from the ignition and lock all the others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.