Fiat 500L (2022 year). Manual in english — page 5

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Symbol

What it means

red

DOORS OPEN

The symbol switches on when one or more doors are not completely shut. The display also shows the

outline of the car with the door open. An acoustic signal is activated with the doors open and the car

moving. Close the doors properly.

red

ALTERNATOR FAILURE

The switching on of the symbol with engine on corresponds to an alternator failure. Contact a Fiat

Dealership as soon as possible.

white

SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED

The (white) symbol switches on when the speed limit (e.g. 110 km/h) set through the Setup Menu of the

display is exceeded (the inner value updates according to the set speed).

amber

FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE

The symbol switches on to indicate a failure of the Fiat CODE system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as

possible.

amber

POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD

The symbol turns on when the external temperature falls to or below 3

°

C. In the event of external

temperature sensor failure, the digits that indicate the value are replaced by dashes.

amber

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE

The symbol switches on in the event of fuel level sensor failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as

possible.

amber

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION

The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off system intervention.

For reactivating the fuel cut-off system, refer to the description in the "Fuel cut-off system" section in the "In

an emergency" chapter. If it is still not possible to restore the fuel supply, contact a Fiat Dealership.

amber

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE

The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as

possible.

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Symbol

What it means

amber

DUALOGIC TRANSMISSION CLUTCH OVERHEATING

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The symbol switches on in the case of Dualogic transmission clutch overheating, after a particularly

demanding use. In this situation, limit setting off and gear shifts or, if necessary, park (turning off the engine)

until conditions are optimal.

amber

City Brake Control - "Collision Mitigation" SYSTEM TRIGGERED

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The symbol switches on if the City Brake Control - "Collision Mitigation" system is triggered.

amber

CITY BRAKE CONTROL - "Collision Mitigation" SYSTEM FAILURE

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The symbol switches on to indicate a temporary or permanent failure of the City Brake Control - "Collision

Mitigation" system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

amber

DECAYED ENGINE OIL

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Diesel versions

: the symbol turns on and is displayed for 3 minute cycles and intervals of 5 seconds until

the oil is changed. The symbol is displayed until the problem is solved.

Petrol versions

: the symbol switches on and then is not displayed when the display cycle is completed.

WARNING After the first indication, each time the engine is started the symbol will continue to switch on as

described above until the oil is changed.

If the symbol flashes, this does not mean that there is a fault on the car, rather it simply reports that it is

now necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of the car.

The deterioration of engine oil is accelerated by using the car for short drives, preventing the engine from

reaching operating temperature. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

17) 18)

amber

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE

The symbol switches on constantly together with the message in the display in the case of engine oil

pressure sensor failure.

amber

WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (Diesel versions)

The symbol switches on constantly while driving, along to indicate the presence of water in the diesel filter.

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Symbol

What it means

amber

DPF CLEANING (particulate trap) in progress (diesel versions with DPF only)

The symbol switches on constantly to indicate that the DPF system needs to eliminate the trapped

pollutants (particulate) through the regeneration process.

The symbol does not switch on during every DPF regeneration, but only when driving conditions require that

the driver is notified. To turn off the symbol, keep the car in motion until the regeneration process is over.

The process normally takes about 15 minutes. Optimal conditions for completing the process are achieved

by travelling at 60 km/h with engine speed above 2000 rpm.

When this symbol switches on, it does not indicate a defect of the car and thus it should not be taken to a

workshop.

WARNING Failure to follow the required procedure when the DPF warning light comes on for

a mileage equal to or greater than 30 km or for a cumulative time equal to or greater than 2

hours, may result in the warning light

coming on with consequent damage to the DPF device.

Remember that if the

warning light is on, it is necessary to go to a Fiat Dealership to restore

the DPF to correct operation.

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amber

EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE

The symbol switches on to indicate a failure on the following lights: daytime running lights (DRLs); parking

lights; side/tail lights; direction indicators; rear fog light; reversing light; number plate lights; stop lights.

The anomaly may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical

connection.

amber

DUSK SENSOR FAILURE

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the dusk sensor. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as

possible.

amber

RAIN SENSOR FAILURE

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the rain sensor. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as

possible.

amber

START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE

The symbol switches on to report a failure of the Start&Stop system. The display will show a dedicated

message. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

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Symbol

What it means

amber

START&STOP SYSTEM/PRESS CLUTCH

The symbol lights up to alert the driver to press the clutch pedal in order to start the engine. The display will

show a dedicated message, with an audible alert in some conditions.

amber

SPEED LIMITER FAILURE

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the Speed Limiter device. If the problem persists, contact a

Fiat Dealership.

amber

SCHEDULED SERVICING (SERVICE)

The “Service Schedule” includes car maintenance at fixed intervals (refer to the "Maintenance and care"

chapter). When the next scheduled service is approaching, the symbol will be displayed, followed by the

number of kilometres/miles or days (where provided) left, when the ignition device is turned to MAR.

This is displayed automatically, with ignition device at MAR, 2000 km before servicing or, where provided,

30 days before servicing. It is also displayed each time the ignition device is turned to MAR or, for some

versions, every 200 km. Below this threshold servicing indications are more frequent. The display will be

in km or miles according to the unit of measurement set.

Go to a Fiat Dealership, where the "Service Schedule" operations will be performed and the message will be

reset.

amber

CLUTCH PEDAL

The symbol lights up to alert the driver to press the clutch pedal in order to start the engine.

white

ENABLING CRUISE CONTROL

(for versions/markets, where provided)

This white symbol lights up when the Cruise Control is enabled. On some versions, a dedicated message is

shown on the display.

green

CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATION

(for versions/markets, where provided)

This green symbol lights up when the Cruise Control is activated. On some versions, a dedicated message

is shown on the display.

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Symbol

What it means

white

ENABLING THE SPEED LIMITER

(for versions/markets, where provided)

This white symbol lights up when the Speed limiter is enabled. On some versions, a dedicated message is

shown on the display.

green

SPEED LIMITER ACTIVATION

(for versions/markets, where provided)

This green symbol lights up when the Speed Limiter is activated. On some versions, a dedicated message is

shown on the display.

white

GRAVITY CONTROL

(for versions/markets, where provided)

System enabling

: the LED on the Mode Selector device lights up.

System activation

: the white symbol remains constantly on.

HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT

The white symbol lights up together with the headlight setting during headlight adjustment. To adjust, press

buttons

and

on the dashboard.

white

white

GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR

The symbols appear on the display to alert the driver to the need to shift gear up (higher gear) or down

(lower gear).

A / M

AUTOMATIC/MANUAL DRIVING MODE (versions with Dualogic transmission)

Automatic driving mode (AUTO)

The letter “A” followed by the number of the speed engaged (e.g. “A1”) appears on the display if AUTO

mode (automatic driving mode) is selected.

Manual driving mode (MANUAL)

The letter “M” followed by the number of the speed engaged (e.g. “M1”) appears on the display if MANUAL

mode (manual driving mode) is selected.

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Symbol

What it means

INDICATION OF AdBlue® (UREA) DIESEL EMISSIONS ADDITIVE LOW LEVEL

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The AdBlue® (UREA) Diesel Emissions Additive low level symbol lights when the AdBlue® (UREA) level is

low. A warning and a message indicating the need to top up AdBlue® (UREA) also appear on the display.

The symbol

stays on until the tank is topped up with at least 5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA). If you do not

top up, a dedicated message will appear on the instrument panel display whenever a certain threshold is

reached until it will no longer be possible to start the engine.

A message will appear permanently on the instrument panel and an acoustic tone will be heard when there

is about 200 km of range left.

A dedicated message will appear on the instrument panel display when there are 0 km of range left. It will

no longer be possible to restart the engine after it has been stopped. It will be possible to restart the engine

after pouring at least 5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA) in the tank.

Top up the AdBlue® (UREA) tank as soon as possible with at least 5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA). If topping up

is done with remaining range of AdBlue® (UREA) in the tank equal to zero, you may need to wait 2 minutes

before starting the engine.

21)

15)

Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the transmission, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact

with hot engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.

16)

If the symbol switches on while driving, stop the engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.

17)

Decayed engine oil should be changed as soon as possible after the symbol appears and never more than 500 km after it first appears.

Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the warranty.

Remember that when this warning

light comes on, it does not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you do not need to top up the engine oil.

18)

If the symbol flashes while driving, contact a Fiat Dealership.

19)

The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation. If the

symbol is displayed contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to bleed the system. If the above indications come on immediately after

refuelling, water has probably been poured into the tank: switch the engine off immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.

20)

Vehicle travel speed should always be adapted to the traffic and weather conditions, and must always comply with traffic regulations.

The engine can be stopped even if the symbol is on: however, repeated interruptions of the regeneration process could cause premature

deterioration of the engine oil. For this reason it is always advisable to wait for the symbol to go off before turning off the engine, following the

instructions above. Do not complete the DPF regeneration process when the vehicle is stopped.

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21)

When the AdBlue® (UREA) tank is empty and the engine stops it is no longer possible to restart it until the AdBlue® (UREA) tank is topped

up with at least 5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA).

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LED ON DASHBOARD TRIM

Symbol

What it means

PASSENGER AIRBAG/SIDE BAGS DEACTIVATED

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The LED on the dashboard trim switches on when the passenger front airbag and side bag are disabled.
With front passenger airbag on, when the ignition key is turned to MAR, the LED

switches on constantly

for several seconds and then it should switch off.

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SAFETY

The chapter that you are about to read

is very important: it describes the safety

systems with which the car is equipped

and provides instructions on how to

use them correctly.

ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS . . ... 85
DRIVING ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . ... 88
OCCUPANT PROTECTION

SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . ... 92
SEAT BELTS . . . . . . . ... 92
SBR (SEAT BELT REMINDER)

SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . 93
PRE-TENSIONERS. . . . . ... 95
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . ... 96
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG . . . 107

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ACTIVE SAFETY

SYSTEMS

The car has the following active safety

systems:

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System);

ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

system;

HH (Hill Holder) system;

ASR (AntiSlip Regulation) system;

DST (Dynamic Steering Torque or

steering corrector) system;

ERM (Electronic Rollover Mitigation)

system.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking

System)

36) 37) 38) 39) 40) 41) 42)

This system, which is an integral part

of the braking system, prevents one

or more wheels from locking and

slipping in all road surface conditions,

irrespective of the intensity of the

braking action, ensuring that the

car can be controlled even during

emergency braking and optimising

stopping distances.
The ABS also integrates the following

systems: EBD (Electronic Braking

Force Distribution), MSR (Motor

Schleppmoment Regelung) and HBA

(Hydraulic Brake Assist).
WARNING To get the maximum

efficiency of the braking system, a

bedding-in period of about 500 km is

needed: during this period it is better to

avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged

braking.

43) 44) 45)

System intervention

A slight pulsing of the brake pedal and

noise indicates the intervention of the

ABS: this is completely normal when

the system intervenes.
NOTE When the ABS intervenes,

noises may be heard from the system.

This is normal. In any case, while

braking keep the brake pedal firmly

depressed.

ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) SYSTEM

46) 47) 48) 49) 50) 51)

The ESC system corrects the car’s

understeer and oversteer, distributing

the brake force on the wheels

appropriately.
The torque supplied by the engine can

also be reduced in order to maintain

control of the car.

System intervention

The system intervention is signalled

by the blinking of the instrument panel
warning light , to inform the driver

that the car is in critical stability and

grip conditions.

Switching the system on

The ESC system switches on

automatically when the engine is

started and cannot be switched off.

GRAVITY CONTROL

(for versions/markets, where provided)

52)

It is an integral part of the ESC system

and is aimed at keeping the car at

a constant speed during a descent,

operating autonomously on the brakes

in various ways at the same time.
In this way, the “Gravity Control”

function assists the drive on steep

gradients in low-grip conditions and/or

on rough terrain.
For more information on system

operation, see the “Driving assistance

systems” paragraph in this chapter.

HH (Hill Holder) SYSTEM

53) 54)

This system is an integral part of the

ESC system and facilitates starting on

slopes.
The system is automatically activated in

the following conditions:

uphill: car stationary on a road

with a gradient higher than 5%,

engine running, brake pressed and

transmission in neutral or gear other

than reverse engaged;

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downhill: car stationary on a road

with a gradient higher than 5%, motor

running, brake pressed and reverse

gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system

control unit maintains the braking

pressure on the wheels until the torque

necessary for starting is reached, or in

any case for a maximum of 2 seconds,

allowing your right foot to be moved

easily from the brake pedal to the

accelerator.
When the 2 seconds have elapsed,

without starting, the system is

automatically deactivated, gradually

releasing the braking pressure.

During this release stage, the typical

mechanical brake release noise can be

heard, indicating that the car is about

to move.

ASR (AntiSlip

Regulation) SYSTEM

The system automatically operates

in the event of slipping, loss of grip

on wet roads (aquaplaning) and

acceleration on slippery, snowy or

icy roads, etc. on one or more drive

wheels.

Engagement/disengagement of the

system

The system switches on automatically

each time the engine is started.

The ASR can be turned off and then

turned back on again whilst driving

by pressing the button located in the

dashboard fig. 97.

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If the ASR is turned off while driving,

this is automatically reactivated at the

following car starting.
When travelling on snowy roads with

snow chains, it may be helpful to turn

the ASR off: in fact, in these conditions,

the driving wheels skidding when

moving off gives you better traction.

DST (Dynamic Steering

Torque or steering

corrector) system

55)

The DST (steering corrector) system

function uses the integration of the ESC

system with the electric power steering

to increase the safety level of the whole

car.

In critical situations (e.g. understeering,

oversteering, braking with different grip

conditions), through the DST function

the ESC system controls the steering

to implement an additional torque

contribution on the steering wheel, to

suggest the most correct manoeuvre to

be performed to the driver.

ERM (Electronic Rollover

Mitigation) SYSTEM

56)

The system monitors the tendency of

the wheels to rise from the ground

if the driver performs extreme

manoeuvres like quick steering to avoid

an obstacle, especially in poor road

conditions.
If these conditions occur, the system

intervenes on the brakes and engine

power to reduce the possibility that the

wheels are raised from the ground. It

is not possible to avoid tendency to

roll over if the phenomenon is due to

reasons such as driving on high side

gradients, collision with objects or other

cars.

36)

When the ABS intervenes and you feel

the brake pedal pulsating, do not reduce

the pressure, but hold it down firmly and

confidently; in doing so you will brake in

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the shortest distance possible, depending

on the current road conditions.

37)

To obtain the maximum efficiency of

the braking system, a bedding-in period

of about 500 km is needed: during this

period it is better to avoid sharp, repeated

and prolonged braking.

38)

If the ABS system intervenes, this

indicates that the traction of the tyres on

the road is nearing its limit. You must slow

down to a speed compatible with the

available traction.

39)

The ABS cannot overrule the natural

laws of physics, and cannot increase the

grip available according to the condition of

the road.

40)

The ABS system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to

excessive speed on corners, driving on

low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.

41)

The capability of the ABS must never

be tested irresponsibly and dangerously,

in such a way as to compromise personal

safety and the safety of others.

42)

For the correct operation of the ABS,

the tyres must of necessity be the same

make and type on all wheels, in perfect

condition and, above all, of the prescribed

type and dimensions.

43)

The HBA system cannot increase tyre

grip on the road over the limits imposed

by laws of physics: always drive carefully

according to the conditions of the road

surface.

44)

The HBA system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to

excessive speed on bends, travelling on

low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.

45)

The HBA system is an aid for the

driver, who must always pay full attention

while driving. The responsibility always

rests with the driver. The capability of

the HBA system must never be tested

irresponsibly and dangerously, in such a

way as to compromise the safety of the

driver, the other occupants of the car or

any other road user

46)

The ESC system cannot alter the

natural laws of physics, and cannot

increase grip, which depends on the

condition of the road.

47)

The ESC system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to

excessive speed on corners, driving on

low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.

48)

The capability of the ESC system

must never be tested irresponsibly

and dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise personal safety and the

safety of others.

49)

For the correct operation of the ESC

and ASR systems it is vital that the tyres

are the same make and the same type on

all the wheels, in perfect condition and,

above all, the recommended type and size.

50)

The performance of the ESC and ASR

systems must not encourage the driver to

take unnecessary risks. Driving style must

always be suitable for road conditions,

visibility and traffic. The driver is, in any

case, responsible for safe driving.

51)

The ESC functions even when the

space-saver wheel is being used. Always

remember that the space-saver wheel,

being smaller than the original wheel,

provides less grip.

52)

The system is an aid for the driver,

who must always pay full attention while

driving. The responsibility always rests with

the driver, who must take into account

the traffic conditions in order to drive in

complete safety. The driver must always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in

front.

53)

The Hill Holder system is not a parking

brake; therefore, never leave the car

without having engaged the parking brake,

turned the engine off and engaged first

gear, so that it is parked in safe conditions

(for further information read the "Parking"

chapter in the "Starting and driving"

chapter).

54)

There may be situations on small

gradients (less than 5%), with car laden,

in which the Hill Holder system may not

activate, causing a slight reversing motion

and increasing the risk of collision with

another car or object. The driver is, in any

case, responsible for safe driving.

55)

DST is an aid for driving and does not

relieve the driver of responsibility for driving

the car.

56)

The performance of a car with ERM

must never be tested in imprudent or

dangerous ways, with the possibility of

putting the safety of the driver or other

people at risk.

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DRIVING

ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS

The car can feature the following

driving assistance systems:

City Brake Control - "Collision

Mitigation" System

iTPMS

For the operation of the systems, see

the following pages.

CITY BRAKE CONTROL

- "Collision Mitigation"

SYSTEM

(for versions/markets, where provided)

52) 58) 59) 60) 61) 62)

22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28) 29)

This is a driving assistance system,

which includes a laser sensor, located

in the upper part of the windscreen

fig. 98, that can detect the presence of

nearby cars in front of the car.
In the event of an imminent collision

the system intervenes by automatically

braking to prevent the impact or

mitigate its effects.

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The system is only active if:

the ignition key is turned to MAR;

the car speed is between 5 and

30 km/h;

a forward gear is engaged;

the front seat belts are fastened;

the “Mode Selector” device is in

“Normal” mode.
Engagement / disengagement

The system can be deactivated (and

reactivated) using the display setup

menu (see the "Display" paragraph in

the "Knowing the instrument panel"

chapter).

Operation

The system intervenes if there is risk of

imminent collision and the driver does

not press the brake pedal promptly.
If the system detects that the car

ahead could be hit, it may prepare the

car to a possible emergency braking.

If the driver does not carry out any

action to prevent the collision, the

system may automatically slow down

the car, in order to prepare it to a

possible impact.
When there is risk of impact, if the

action on the brake pedal by the

driver is not sufficient, the system

may intervene in order to improve

the reaction of the braking system,

therefore reducing car speed further.
When driving uphill on slopes with

major changes of gradient, the system

may intervene, activating the braking

system.

Versions equipped with Start&Stop

system

: at the end of the automatic

braking, the Start&Stop system

will activate as described in the

"Start&Stop system" paragraph of the

"Starting and driving" chapter.

Versions equipped with manual

transmission

: at the end of the

automatic braking, the engine may stall

and turn off, unless the clutch pedal is

pressed.

For versions with Dualogic

transmission:

the last gear stored

remains engaged after braking.

WARNING After the car is stopped, the

brake callipers may be locked for about

2 seconds for safety reasons. Press the

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brake pedal if the car should advance

slightly.

Driving in special conditions

In some driving conditions, such as

near bends (see fig. 99) / small vehicles

and/or vehicles not aligned with lane

(see fig. 100) / lane change by other

vehicles (see fig. 101) the system may

intervene unexpectedly or late.
The driver must also pay attention to

maintain control of the car and drive in

complete safety.

WARNING In particularly complicated

traffic conditions, the system can be

deactivated using the Setup Menu

(see the instructions in the “Display”

chapter, “Knowing the instrument

panel” section).

Driving close to a bend

When entering or leaving a wide bend,

the laser sensor may detect a car that

is in front of you, but that is not driving

in the same lane fig. 99: the system

may cut intervene in this case.

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Vehicles with small dimensions

and/or not aligned in the driving

lane

The system cannot detect the front of

you but outside the range of the laser

sensor and may therefore not react in

the presence of small cars, such as

bicycles or motorcycles fig. 100.

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Lane change by other vehicles

cars suddenly changing lane, entering

the same lane as your car fig. 101

and within the operating range of the

laser sensor, may cause the system to

intervene.

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iTPMS (indirect Tyre

Pressure Monitoring

System)

(for versions/markets, where provided)

30) 31) 32) 33) 34)

Description

The car can be equipped with the

iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure

Monitoring System) which monitors the

tyre inflation status thanks to wheel

speed sensors.

Correct tyre pressure

If no under-inflated tyres are detected,

the outline of the car will be shown on

the display.

Low tyre pressure

The system warns the driver if one or

more tyres are flat by switching on the

warning light on the instrument

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panel and a warning message on the

display, along with an acoustic signal.
The system warns the driver if one or

more tyres are flat by switching on the

warning light. In this case the outline
of the car with the two

symbols is

shown on the instrument panel display.
This indication is displayed also when

turning the engine off and on until the

“Reset” procedure is carried out. If the

“under inflated” indication appears, you

are advised to check the pressure of

all four tyres in all cases and then to

perform the “Reset” procedure.

“Reset” procedure

The iTPMS needs an initial "self-

learning" phase (with length depending

on the driving style and road

conditions: optimal conditions being

driving on a straight road at 80 km/h for

at least 20 minutes) which starts when

the RESET procedure is carried out

manually.
The “Reset” procedure must be carried

out:

each time tyre pressure is modified;

when even only one tyre is changed;

when tyres are rotated/inverted;

when the space-saver wheel is fitted.

Before carrying out the “Reset”

procedure, inflate the tyres to the rated

pressure values specified in the inflation

pressure table (see "Wheels" paragraph

in the "Technical specifications"

chapter).
If the Reset procedure is not carried
out, in all above cases, the

warning

light may give false indications on one

or more tyres.
To carry out the “Reset” procedure,

with the car stopped and the ignition

device at MAR, use the Setup Menu on

the display as follows:

go to "Vehicle info" and then to

"Reset tyres";

hold the "OK" button the steering

wheel pressed (see figure) more longer

than 2 seconds;

the display will show the procedure

progress until the "Reset" is completed.

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At the end of the “Reset” procedure

the display will show the dedicated

message, indicating that the self-

learning has been started. If the

self-learning procedure of the iTPMS

system has was not performed

correctly on the display, no message

will be shown.

Operating conditions

The system is active for speeds above

15 km/h.
In a few situations such as sporty

driving, particular conditions of the road

surface (e.g. ice, snow, unsurfaced

roads) the warning may be delayed or

partial in detecting the contemporary

deflation of more than one tyre.
Under special conditions (e.g. car

loaded asymmetrically on one side,

towing a trailer, damaged or worn

tyre, fitting the space-saver wheel,

use of the "Fix&Go Automatic" kit,

fitting snow chains, fitting different tyres

on the axles) the system may give

false indications or be temporarily

deactivated.
If the system is temporarily deactivated
the

warning light flashes for about

75 seconds and then is continuously

on; at the same time, the display

shows a dedicated message and the

symbols "

– –

" will appear next to the

shape of the car next to each tyre.
This warning is displayed also after

the engine has been switched off and

then on again if the correct operating

conditions are not restored.
In the case of abnormal signals, it is

recommended to perform the “Reset”

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procedure. If the indications appear

again after a successful “Reset”, check

that the tyres used on all four wheels

are the same and that the tyres are

not damaged. As soon as possible,

refit the standard tyre instead of the

space-saver wheel, remove the snow

chains, if possible, check correct load

distribution and repeat the "Reset"

procedure by driving on a clean,

tarmacked road. If the indications

persist, contact a Fiat Dealership.

57)

The system is an aid for the driver,

who must always pay full attention while

driving. The responsibility always rests with

the driver, who must take into account

the traffic conditions in order to drive in

complete safety. The driver must always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in

front.

58)

The capability of the City Brake Control

system must never be tested irresponsibly

or dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise personal safety and the

safety of others.

59)

If the driver depresses the brake pedal

fully or carries out a fast steering during

system operation, the automatic braking

function may stop (e.g. to allow a possible

manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle).

60)

The laser beam is not visible at the

naked eye. Do not look directly, or with

optical instruments (e.g. lenses), at the

laser beam from a distance lower than 10

cm: this may cause damage to the sight.

The laser beam is also present when the

key is at MAR but its operation is off, not

available or manually deactivated with the

display Setup Menu.

61)

The system intervenes on vehicles

travelling in the same lane. Small sized

vehicles (e.g. bicycles or motorbikes)

or people, animals and things (e.g.

pushchairs) and more in general all those

obstacles with a low reflection of the light

emitted by the laser (e.g. vehicles soiled

with mud) are not taken into consideration.

62)

If the car must be placed on a roller

bench (at a speed within 5 and 30 km/h)

for maintenance interventions or if it is

washed in an automatic roller washing

tunnel with an obstacle in the front part

(e.g. another car, a wall or another

obstacle), the system may detect its

presence and activate. In this case the

system must be deactivated through the

display Setup Menu.

22)

The laser sensor may have limited

or absent operation due to weather

conditions such as: heavy rain, hail, thick

fog, heavy snow, formation of ice layers on

the windscreen.

23)

Sensor operation may also be

compromised by the presence of

dust, condensation, dirt or ice on the

windscreen, by traffic conditions (e.g.

vehicles that are driving not aligned with

you car, vehicle driving in a transverse or

opposite way on the same lane, bend

with a small radius of curvature), by

road surface conditions and by driving

conditions (e.g. off-road driving). Make

sure the windscreen is always clean. Use

specific detergents and clean cloths to

avoid scratching the windscreen. The

sensor operation may also be limited or

absent in some driving, traffic and road

surface conditions.

24)

Projecting loads on the roof of the car

may interfere with the correct operation of

the sensor. Before starting make sure the

load is correctly positioned, in order not to

cover the sensor operating range.

25)

If the windscreen must be replaced

due to scratches, chipping or breakage,

contact exclusively a Fiat Dealership.

Do not replace the windscreen on your

own, risk of malfunction! It is advisable to

replace the windscreen if it is damaged in

the laser sensor area.

26)

Do not tamper nor operate on the laser

sensor. Do not close the openings in the

aesthetic cover located under the interior

rear view mirror. In the event of a sensor

failure, contact a Fiat Dealership.

27)

If you are driving on roads close

to trees with protruding branches it is

advisable to deactivate the system to

prevent the branches at the height of the

bonnet or the windscreen from interfering

with the system.

28)

Do not cover the operating range of

the sensor with stickers or other objects.

Also pay attention to other objects on the

bonnet (e.g. a layer of snow) and make

sure they do not interfere with the light

emitted by the laser.

29)

If a trailer or a vehicle is towed the

system must be deactivated with the

display Setup Menu.