Fiat 500L (2019 year). Instruction — part 3

Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped

An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. To
use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing
the mirror cover upward. The light turns on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.

Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped

The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for additional
flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun.

To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature, rotate the sun visor
downward and unclip it. Pull the sun visor along the
“Slide-On-Rod” until the sun visor is in the desired posi-
tion.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

“Slide-On-Rod” Feature

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS

Headlights

The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
headlight high beams, lane change assist and turn signals.

NOTE:

The external lights can only be turned on with the

ignition in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position.

Rotate the end of the multifunction lever upward to the
first detent for headlight operation.

NOTE:

When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime

Running Lights will be deactivated.

Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped

To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the
end of the multifunction lever to the O symbol.

NOTE:

The low beams and side/tail lights will not be on

with DRL.

The DRL function can be turned on or off through the
touchscreen. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.

Multifunction Lever

Headlight Operation

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High Beams

With the low beams activated, push the multifunction lever
forward (toward the front of the vehicle) to turn on the
high beams. The lever will remain forward in a fixed
position and the telltale will illuminate in the instrument
cluster display. Pull the multifunction lever rearward (to-
ward the rear of the vehicle) to turn off the high beams.

Flash-To-Pass

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the high beam headlights to turn on, and remain
on, until the lever is released.

Parking Lights

To turn on the parking lights, remove the key or turn the
ignition to STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and turn on the
headlights.

NOTE:

If the parking lights are left on and the key is in the

stop position with the door open, an audible chime will
sound and a message will show in the instrument cluster
display. The chime will stop as soon as the door is closed or
the lights are switched off.

Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay

When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have
the headlights remain on for a preset period of time after
the engine is turned OFF.

Activation

Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP (OFF/
LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction lever toward
the steering wheel within two minutes. Each time the lever
is pulled, the activation of the lights will be extended by 30
seconds. The activation of the lights can be extended to a
maximum of 210 seconds.

Deactivation

Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and
hold it for more than two seconds.

Front Fog Lights — If Equipped

The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the
instrument panel, just below the radio. Push the switch
once to turn the front fog lights on. Push the switch a
second time to turn the front fog lights off.

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Courtesy Lights/Approaching Lights

This feature allows the driver to locate the vehicle when
parked in dark areas. It can be enabled through the
Uconnect system.

Through the Uconnect menu, under the “Greeting Lights”
setting, the driver can choose between the following acti-
vation times: 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds.

To switch off the feature, select 0 seconds.

When the vehicle is unlocked, the low beams and parking
lights will turn on for the time specified. Once the door is
opened, the lights will remain on for an additional three
minutes, or until all doors are closed. Once all doors are
closed, the lights will turn off after ten seconds.

The lights can also be turned off by:
• Locking the door.
• Placing the ignition in the START or RUN position.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

Interior Lights Controls

The interior light switches are located in the overhead
console. The interior lights can be set to three different
positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right
Position).

Using the switch on the bottom of the overhead console,
push the switch to the on/right position from its center
position and the lights are always on.

On/Right Position

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Push the switch to the off/left position from its center
position and the lights are always off.

Leave the switch in the center position, and the lights are
turned on and off when the doors are opened or closed.

Off/Left Position

Center Position

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The switches on the left and right sides of the overhead
console controls the map or reading function of the lights.
Push the switch to the right to turn on the right light and
push the switch to the left to turn on the left light.

CAUTION!

Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the switch
is in the center position or that the lights are off to
avoid draining the battery.

Interior Light Timing (Center Position)

There are four different modes of operation that can be
activated in this position:
• When one door is opened, a three minute timer is

activated.

• When the key is removed from the ignition (within two

minutes of the ignition being turned OFF), a 10 second
timer is activated.

• When the doors are unlocked with the key fob, a 10

second timer is activated.

• When the doors are locked with the key fob, the lights

will turn off.

Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position)

When all doors are closed, a 15 minute timer is activated.

NOTE:

The timer is deactivated when the key is moved

into the ON/RUN position.

Map/Reading Light Switches

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WIPERS AND WASHERS

The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right
side of the steering column.

NOTE:

The windshield wipers/washers will only operate

with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

Front Wiper Operation

There are five different modes of operation for the front
windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever can be
raised or lowered to access these modes.

Windshield Wiper Off

This is the normal position of the wiper lever.

Intermittent Wiper System

Intermittent Low Speed —

Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first detent for
low intermittent speed to operate the wipers with a fixed
pause of ten seconds.

Intermittent High Speed —

Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent for
high intermittent speed to operate the wipers with a delay
that is dependent on the speed of the vehicle.

Low Continuous Speed — LO

Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent to
operate the wipers at a low continuous speed.

High Continuous Speed — HI

Rotate the end of the lever upward to the fourth detent to
operate the wipers at a high continuous speed.

Windshield Wiper Lever

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Front Windshield Washer Operation

Pull the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to activate the washers. The wipers will activate
automatically for three cycles after the lever is released.

CAUTION!

• Turn the windshield wipers off when driving

through an automatic car wash. Damage to the wind-
shield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in
any position other than off.

• In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and

allow the wipers to return to the park position before
turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on
and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to
the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is
restarted.

• Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents

the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
off position. If the windshield wiper control is
turned off and the blades cannot return to the off
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.

Instruction High Speed/Mist

Push the lever upward from the off position. The wipers
will operate at high speed to clear off road mist or spray
from a passing vehicle. This operation will continue until
the lever is released. When the lever is released, the wipers
will return to the off position and automatically shut off.

Front Windshield Washer Operation

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Rear Wiper/Washer Operation

Activation

Rotate the windshield wiper lever center ring upward to
operate the rear window wiper as follows:
• In intermittent mode, when the front windshield wiper

is not operating and the lever is in the

(intermittent)

position.

• In synchronous mode (at half the speed of the front

window wiper), when the front windshield wiper is
operating and the lever is in the

(intermittent)

position, or when the reverse gear is engaged, the
front windshield wiper is operating, and the lever is
in the O (off) position.

• In continuous mode, when the lever is in the

(con-

tinuous) position.

Rear Window Wiper Operation

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Pushing the windshield wiper lever forward activates the
rear window washer. Keep the windshield wiper lever
pushed for more than half a second to activate the rear
window wiper as well. Releasing the windshield wiper
lever will activate the smart washing function.

Deactivation

The function stops when the windshield wiper lever is
released.

CLIMATE CONTROLS

The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the
temperature, air flow, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
touchscreen (if equipped) and on the instrument panel
below the radio.

Instruction Climate Control Overview

Rear Window Washer Operation

Instruction Climate Controls

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Instruction Climate Control Descriptions

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Description

A/C Button
Push the A/C button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C). A LED will illuminate when the
A/C system is engaged.

Recirculation Button
Psuh and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air
mode. Recirculation can be used when outside air conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or
high humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in all modes except for Defrost. Recircula-
tion may be unavailable if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the wind-
shield. The A/C can be deselected instructionly without disturbing the mode control selection.
Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging
may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn on the rear window defroster and the
heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window de-
froster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after twenty minutes.
Temperature Control
Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotat-
ing the knob counterclockwise, from top center into the blue area of the scale, indicates cooler
temperatures. Rotating the knob clockwise, into the red area, indicates warmer temperatures.

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Description

Blower Control
There are seven blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced through the
system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the control clockwise
from the off position.

NOTE:

Depending on the configuration, your vehicle may be equipped with four blower

speeds.

Panel Mode

Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be
moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel lo-
cated below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.

Bi-Level Mode

Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window demister outlets.

NOTE:

Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the

panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.

Floor Mode

Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.

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Description

Mix Mode

Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works
best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good
for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.

Front Defrost

Mode

Front Defrost Mode
Turn the knob clockwise to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. Air comes from
the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature
settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging.

Additional Electric Heater — If Equipped

The additional electric heater ensures more rapid passen-
ger compartment heating.

It activates in cold weather conditions, if the following
conditions are verified:
• Outside temperature low;
• Engine coolant temperature low;
• Engine on;

• Fan speed set to 1st speed;
• Temperature Control knob turned completely clockwise

to red section.

The heater is switched off when at least one of the
conditions above is no longer verified.

NOTE:

The power of the electric heater is modulated

according to the battery voltage.

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Automatic Climate Control Overview

Automatic Climate Control Descriptions

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Description

A/C Button
Push and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is on. Per-
forming this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into instruction mode and the
A/C indicator will turn off.

Automatic Climate Controls

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Description

Recirculation Button
Push and release this button to change the system between Recirculation mode and outside air
mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high
humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in all modes. Recirculation may be unavailable
if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the windshield. The A/C can be
deselected instructionly without disturbing the mode control selection. Continuous use of the Recir-
culation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended use of
this mode is not recommended.
AUTO Button
Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and
amount. Performing this function will cause the system to switch between instruction mode and
automatic modes.
Refer to “Automatic Operation” within this section for more information.
Front Defrost Button
Push and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illumi-
nates when this feature is on. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets.
When the defrost button is selected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost mode with maxi-
mum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging. Per-
forming this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. If the front defrost mode
is turned off the climate system will return the previous setting.

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Description

Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn ON the rear window defroster and the
heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window de-
froster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after twenty minutes.
Passenger Temperature Knob
Provides the passenger with independent temperature control. Rotate the knob clockwise for
warmer temperature settings. Rotate the knob counterclockwise for cooler temperature settings.
When the SYNC feature is active, the passenger’s temperature will move with the driver’s tem-
perature. Acting on the passenger’s temperature will cause the Sync feature turn off.
Blower Control Knob
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There
are eight blower speeds available. The speeds can be selected using the blower control knob on
the faceplate. The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from
the lowest blower setting. The blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob
counterclockwise.

Mode Control:

Below are the modes of air distribution that can be selected individually, or in combination with each

other to reach a desired distribution mode.

Windshield Mode

Windshield Mode
Air comes from the outlets directed at the windshield meant for defrosting, and side window
demisting. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the
windshield.

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