Fiat 500L 2016 Owner's Manual

2016
OWNER’S MANUAL
FIAT® 500L
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 non­drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans­portation.
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 op­tional 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 improve­ments to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manu­factured.
Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC
SECTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..................................87
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................161
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STARTINGANDOPERATING ....................................................265
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 2 3 4 5
WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................353
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MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................385
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................447
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................455
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INDEX .....................................................................467
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6 7 8 9 10

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................4
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............5
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............7
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....8
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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be as­sured that it represents precision workmanship, distinc­tive styling, and high quality.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis­tance 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 instruc­tions 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 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 referenc­ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech­nicians and genuine MOPAR® 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.
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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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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. 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.
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Vehicle Identification Number
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Stamped VIN Location
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.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............11
Ignition Switch ........................11
Locking Doors With A Key................13
Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14
SENTRY KEY ..........................14
Replacement Keys .....................15
General Information ....................15
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..............15
To Arm The System ....................16
To Disarm The System ...................16
Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) —
If Equipped ..........................17
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ................18
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........19
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............19
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........20
Request For Additional Remote Controls ......20
Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote
Control..............................20
General Information ....................21
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DOOR LOCKS .........................21
Important Safety Precautions ..............30
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
POWER WINDOWS .....................25
Power Window Switches .................25
Wind Buffeting .......................28
LIFTGATE ............................28
Liftgate Emergency Release ...............29
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........30
Seat Belt Systems ......................32
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........43
Child Restraints .......................59
Transporting Pets ......................80
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....80
SAFETY TIPS ..........................81
Transporting Passengers..................81
Exhaust Gas ..........................82
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................83
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle ..........................85

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob contains an integrated key. To use the mechanical key simply push the mechanical key release button.
Mechanical Key Release Button
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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 sys­tem, etc.) can operate;
NOTE: In vehicles equipped with automatic transmis­sions, the transmission must be in PARK before the key can be removed.
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AVV: engine start-up;
MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are
enabled.
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 shift the automatic transmission into PARK or the manual transmis­sion into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the park­ing brake, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob from the ignition and 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. Children 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.
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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 vehicle is an invitation. 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 “Main­taining Your Vehicle” for maintenance procedures.
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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 unauthor­ized 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 pro­grammed 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 unat­tended.
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat­ible with some aftermarket remote starting sys­tems. 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.

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 following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 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 unau­thorized 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 au­dible 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.
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To Arm The System

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the Central Lock/Unlock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry key fob and close all doors.
3. The horn will sound and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will switch on for approxi­mately 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 key fob, 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 remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the key fob, 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 key fob 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).
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We recommend that you activate the Safe Lock device each time you park your car.
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Activating The Safe Lock Device
The Safe Lock device is enabled on all the doors by quickly double-pushing the LOCK button on the key fob.
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 acti­vate, 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 key fob;
By turning the ignition key to the MAR position.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld Remote Keyless Entry key fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
Remote Keyless Entry Key Fob With Mechanical Key
Release Button
NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with
metal objects.
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To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob once to unlock the driver’s door or twice, within five seconds, to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.

To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the LOCK button on the key fob to lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
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Programming Additional Key Fobs

Refer to “Sentry Key” in “Things To Know Before Start­ing” for further information.
If you do not have a programmed key fob, contact your authorized dealer for details.

Request For Additional Remote Controls

The system can recognize up to 8 remote controls. Should a new remote control be necessary, go to an authorized dealer, taking an ID document and the car ownership documents.

Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Control

Key Fob Components
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
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1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
1. Push button A to open the metal insert B.
2. Turn the screw C to Unlock using a small screwdriver.
3. Take out the battery case D and replace the battery E making sure that polarities are correct.
4. Refit the battery case D inside the key and lock it turning the screw C to Lock.
NOTE: Used batteries should be properly disposed of as specified by law, see your authorized dealer for assis­tance needed.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op­eration.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

DOOR LOCKS

Push the central LOCK/UNLOCK button located on the instrument panel, in the switch bank below the radio. The button has an LED that indicates whether the doors are locked or unlocked.
LED ON: Doors locked. Pushing the central LOCK/
UNLOCK button once will unlock all doors. The LED will switch off once the doors are unlocked.
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LED OFF: doors unlocked. Pushing the central LOCK/UNLOCK button once will lock all doors. The LED will switch on once the doors are locked.
Central LOCK/UNLOCK Button
Once the doors have been locked with the key fob, it will no longer be possible to unlock them by pressing central LOCK/UNLOCK button.
NOTE: With central locking active (LED ON), opening one of the front doors, it is possible to perform a central unlocking (LED OFF). With central locking active (LED ON), in order to open one of the rear passenger doors, it is necessary pulling the internal door handle twice. With one of the rear door open (LED OFF), the unlocking is performed only for that door, not for all the vehicle.
To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to the first detent. If the rear doors are locked, you must pull the door handle once to unlock the door and pull the door handle a second time to open the door.
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WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may cause serious injury or death.
For personal security and safety in the event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK or the manual transmission into REVERSE, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob from the ignition and 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. Children should be
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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.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open

It is possible locking the vehicle through the Remote Keyless Entry, internal button or external key pawl, also if one or more doors are open. At lock command request,
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LED is switched ON. At closing of the last door, the vehicle maintains the central locking status if key is not inserted in Ignition Device, otherwise the vehicle will be unlocked and the LED will be switched OFF.
NOTE: If the key is not inserted in the ignition switch, but is inside the vehicle, the system does not recognize the presence of the key and after the closing of last door, the vehicle remains locked.

Auto — Relocking (Only For Rear Doors)

With the vehicle locked and all doors closed (LED ON), if a passenger opens one of the rear doors (LED OFF), as soon as the door is closed, it will be locked again (LED ON).

Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors

To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with Child-Protection Door Lock system.

To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System

1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert the tip of the key into the lock and rotate clockwise to the LOCK position or counter clockwise to UNLOCK position.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the
Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, unlock the doors using the central unlock button, roll down the window and open the door using the exterior handle.
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POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches
The power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door, which operate the front passenger win­dow and a single switch on each rear door that operates the rear passenger door window. The window controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
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A — Driver Front Window Switch B — Passenger Front Window Switch C — Window Lockout Switch
D — Driver Rear Window Switch E — Passenger Rear Window Switch
NOTE: The power window switches will remain active for up to three minutes after the ignition switch is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not let children play with power windows. Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. Occupants, particu­larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the windows while operating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
Auto-Down
The window switches have an Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch for approximately one second, re­lease, and the window will go down automatically. To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch.
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped
Pull the window switch for approximately one second, release and the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window during an auto-up operation, push or pull again the window switch.
To close the window part way, pull the window switch briefly and release it when you want the window to stop.
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NOTE:
If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-
closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window.
Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger
the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during auto­closure. If this happens, pull the switch and hold to close the window manually.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing.
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Resetting The Auto Up Feature
Should the “Auto Up” feature stop working, the window probably needs to be reset. To reset “Auto Up”:
1. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an additional two seconds after the window is closed.
2. Push the window switch down to open the window completely and continue to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after the window is fully open.

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur­rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window.

LIFTGATE

To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry key fob or activate the central locking button located on the instrument panel below the radio.
To open the liftgate, push the liftgate electronic release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
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