Fiat 500L (2022 year). Manual in english — page 2

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AUTOMATIC DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

(for versions/markets, where provided)

CONTROLS

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A - driver side temperature adjustment

knob;

B - internal air recirculation on/off

button;

C - heated rear window and thermal

comfort windscreen on/off button (for

versions/markets, where available);

D - climate control system compressor

on/off button;

E - climate control system on/off

button;

F - fan speed adjustment knob;

G - Fan speed warning LED;

H - air distribution selection buttons;

I - MAX-DEF function (rapid

defrosting/demisting of front windows),

heated rear window and heated door

mirrors (for versions/markets, where

provided) activation button;

L - passenger side temperature

adjustment knob;

M - MONO function activation button

(alignment of set temperatures)

driver/passenger side;

N - AUTO function activation button

(automatic operation).

DESCRIPTION

The automatic dual-zone climate

control system regulates the air

temperature in the passenger

compartment in two zones: driver

side and passenger side, maintaining

comfort in the passenger compartment

constant and compensating for any

variation in the outside weather

conditions.

The climate control system can

recognise extremely cold (or extremely

hot) conditions in the passenger

compartment and consequently

provide optimal management of the

system performance.

NOTE The reference temperature is

22

°

C for optimal comfort management.

The automatically controlled

parameters and functions are:

air temperature at the driver/front

passenger side vents;

air distribution at the driver/front

passenger side vents;

fan speed (continuous variation of the

air flow);

compressor engagement (for

cooling/dehumidifying the air);

air recirculation.

All of these functions can be adjusted

manually on the system by selecting

one or more functions and changing

their parameters.

Automatic control of the functions will

be suspended and the system will only

override the settings for safety reasons.

Manual settings always take priority

over automatic ones and are stored

until the AUTO button is pressed or

the system itself intervenes for specific

safety reasons.

The amount of air introduced into the

passenger compartment is not affected

by car speed; it is electronically

controlled by a fan.

The air temperature is always

automatically controlled according

to the temperature shown on the

display (except when the system is

off or in certain conditions when the

compressor is not running).

The climate control system allows

the following to be set or adjusted

manually:

driver/ passenger side air

temperature;

fan speed (continuous variation);

air distribution to 7 positions;

compressor enabling;

rapid defrosting/ demisting function;

air recirculation;

heated rear window;

system deactivation.

WARNING The climate control system

detects the passenger compartment

temperature using a mean radiant

temperature sensor located in the

interior rear-view mirror and protected

by a specific cover. Obstructing the

field of view of this sensor with any

object could cause the climate control

system to operate with less than

optimal efficiency.

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SWITCHING ON THE CLIMATE

CONTROL SYSTEM

The climate control system can be

switched on in various ways: it is

advisable to press the AUTO button

and turn the knobs to set the desired

temperatures.

In this way the system operates

completely automatically to adjust the

temperature, amount and distribution

of the air introduced into the passenger

compartment. It also manages the air

recirculation function and activation of

the air conditioning compressor.

During fully automatic system

operation, you can change at any time

the set temperatures, air distribution

and fan speed by using the relevant

buttons or knobs: the system will

automatically change its settings to

adjust to the new requirements.

During completely automatic operation

(AUTO), varying the air flow and/or

distribution (which are not displayed)

causes the AUTO function LED to

turn off and the system to operate in

MANUAL mode (displaying both the

flow and distribution requested).

When the compressor is deactivated,

AUTO operation only remains active

if the system can guarantee in-car

comfort. Otherwise, the system

switches to MANUAL mode (the set

temperatures will flash on the display).

The fan speed is the same in all the

zones of the passenger compartment.

AIR TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

Turn the knobs (A) or (L) either

clockwise or anticlockwise to regulate

the air temperature in the front left

(knob (A)) and right (knob (L)) areas of

the passenger compartment. The

set temperatures are shown on the

displays.

Press the MONO button to align the air

temperature between the two areas.

Turn knob (L) to return to the separate

management of air temperatures in the

two zones.

Turning the knobs completely in one

direction or the other activates the "HI"

(maximum heating) or "LO" (maximum

cooling) functions respectively.

To deactivate these functions, turn

the temperature knob to the desired

temperature.

AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION

By pressing buttons H (

/

/ ), it is

possible to set one of the 7 possible air

distributions manually:

Air flow to the windscreen

and front side window air vents to

demist/defrost them.

Airflow at central and side

dashboard vents to ventilate the chest

and the face during the hot season.

Airflow to the front and rear

footwell air vents. This air distribution

setting heats the passenger

compartment most quickly, giving a

prompt sensation of warmth.

Air flow distributed between

footwell air vents (hotter air) and central

and side dashboard air vents (cooler

air). This air distribution setting is useful

in spring and autumn on sunny days.

Air flow distributed between

footwell air vents and windscreen and

front side window defrosting/demisting

air vents. This distribution setting allows

the passenger compartment to be

warmed effectively and prevents the

windows from misting.

Air flow distribution between

windscreen demisting/defrosting air

vents and side and central dashboard

air vents. This allows air to be sent to

the windscreen in conditions of strong

sunlight.

Air flow distribution to all air

vents on the car.

NOTE Air always flows from the side

air vents on the dashboard: however,

it is possible to interrupt the air flow by

operating the wheels located next to

the corresponding air vents.

In AUTO mode, the climate control

system automatically manages air

distribution (the LEDs on buttons (H)

are off).

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When set manually, the air distribution

is indicated by the LEDs on the

selected buttons switching on.

In combined function mode the relevant

function is enabled simultaneously

with those already set by pressing

the corresponding button. If a button

whose function is already active is

pressed, the operation is cancelled and

the corresponding LED switches off.

To restore automatic control of the air

distribution after a manual selection,

press the AUTO button.

ADJUSTING THE FAN SPEED

Turn knob (F) to increase/decrease the

fan speed.

The speed is indicated by the LEDs (G)

on knob (F) switching on.

Maximum fan speed = all LEDs on /

minimum fan speed = one LED on.

The fan can only be excluded if the

climate control system compressor has

been switched off by pressing button

D.

WARNING To restore automatic

control of the fan speed after a manual

adjustment, press the AUTO button.

AUTO BUTTON

When the AUTO button is pressed

(LED on button lit) the climate control

system automatically adjusts the

following settings in the corresponding

zones:

the air amount and distribution in the

passenger compartment

climate control system compressor

air circulation cancelling all the

previous manual adjustments.

This is indicated by the LED on the

AUTO button switching on.

If the AUTO button is pressed when the

AUTO LED is on, the system switches

to completely manual mode; it displays

the current flow and distribution status,

which will no longer be managed

automatically.

If at least the air distribution or the fan

speed is adjusted manually, the LED

switches off to indicate that the system

is no longer controlling all functions

automatically.

Deactivating the compressor only

results in deactivating automatic

operation if the system is no longer

able to guarantee comfortable

conditions (which depend on the set

temperature).

WARNING If the system is no longer

able to guarantee the required

temperature in the various zones of

the passenger compartment, the set

temperature value will flash for a few

seconds on the display. To restore

automatic system control after one or

more manual adjustments, press the

AUTO button.

MONO BUTTON

Press the MONO button (LED on

button lit) to align the passenger side

air temperature with that of the driver

side. This function makes temperature

regulation easier when the driver is

travelling alone.

Turn knob L to set the passenger side

temperature and return to separate air

temperature management.

AIR RECIRCULATION

The air recirculation is managed

according to the following operating

mode:

forced activation

(air recirculation

always on): indicated by button (B)

LED turning on;

forced deactivation

(air

recirculation always off, air intake from

the outside), signalled by (B)

LED

turning off.

Forced engagement/disengagement

can be selected by pressing button.

(B)

When the

button is pressed, the

climate control system automatically

activates air recirculation (the LED on

the (B)

button on).

It is still possible to activate outside

air recirculation (LED on the button

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off) and vice versa, by pressing the (B)

button.

In automatic operation mode, inside

air recirculation will be controlled

automatically by the system according

to the outside weather conditions.

WARNING The engagement of the

recirculation system makes it possible

to reach the required heating/cooling

conditions faster. It is, however,

inadvisable to use it on rainy/cold days

as it would considerably increase the

possibility of the windows misting up

inside (especially if the climate control

system is off). When the external

temperature is low, recirculation is

forced off (air drawn from the external)

to prevent the windows misting up.

WARNING It is inadvisable to use

internal air recirculation when the

external temperature is low, since the

windows could mist up rapidly.

CLIMATE CONTROL

COMPRESSOR

Press button (D) to activate/deactivate

the compressor (activation is indicated

by the lit LED on the button).

The system remembers that the

compressor has been turned off, even

after the engine has stopped.

When the compressor is switched off

the system deactivates air recirculation

to prevent the windows from misting

up. In this case, if the system is

capable of maintaining the required

temperature, the AUTO LED does not

switch off.

The temperatures will instead flash

for a few seconds and the AUTO LED

will turn off if the required temperature

cannot be maintained.

To restore automatic control of

compressor engagement, press again

button (C) or press the AUTO button.

With compressor off:

if the external temperature is higher

than the set one, the climate control

system will not be able to satisfy the

request. The temperature values will

then flash on the display for a few

seconds to indicate this;

the fan speed can be reset manually.

With the compressor on and the engine

running, the ventilation cannot be

manually set lower than the minimum

speed (only one LED on).

WARNING With the compressor off, air

cannot be introduced to the passenger

compartment with a temperature

lower than the external temperature.

Moreover, in certain environmental

conditions, windows could mist up

rapidly since the air is not dehumidified.

RAPID WINDOW

DEMISTING/DEFROSTING

(MAX-DEF function)

Press button

to activate (LED on

button on) the windscreen and side

windows demisting/defrosting function.

The climate control system carries out

the following operations:

switches on the air conditioning

compressor when environmental

conditions are suitable;

sets air recirculation off;

sets maximum air temperature (HI) in

both areas;

sets fan speed according to the

engine coolant temperature;

directs air flow to windscreen and

front side windows air vents;

activates the heated rear window;

activates the heated windscreen (for

versions/markets, where provided);

displays the fan speed (LED (G) on).

WARNING The MAX-DEF function

remains on for about 3 minutes from

when the engine coolant reaches the

appropriate temperature.

When the function is activated, the LED

on the AUTO button switches off. With

the function activated the only possible

manual adjustments are adjusting the

fan speed and turning the heated rear

window off.

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When the (B), (C), or AUTO buttons are

pressed, the climate control system will

deactivate the MAX-DEF function.

Selecting the footwell/windscreen or

only windscreen distribution activates

the climate control system compressor

(LED on A/C button on) and the air

recirculation is set to "outside air"

intake (LED on

button off).

This logic guarantees optimum

visibility through the windows. It is,

however, always possible to manage

air recirculation and the climate control

system compressor manually.

HEATED REAR WINDOW

DEMISTING/DEFROSTING

Press button

to activate heated

rear window demisting/defrosting.

The effective activation of the function

is indicated by the

warning light on

the instrument panel switching on.

This function turns off automatically

after about 20 minutes or when the

engine is turned off. It is not turned on

automatically the next time the engine

is started.

For versions/markets, where

provided, press the

button to

activate demisting/defrosting of door

mirrors and heated nozzles (for

versions/markets, where provided).

WARNING Do not apply stickers to the

inside of the heated rear window over

the heating filaments, to avoid damage

that might cause them to stop working

properly.

Heated windscreen

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Press button (C)

to activate the

function.

The warning light on the instrument

panel comes on to indicate that it has

been turned on.

On some versions, pressing button

(C) activates demisting/defrosting of

the windscreen (only with the engine

running) and the heated door mirrors

(for versions/markets, where provided).

This function is timed and switches off

automatically after 4 minutes for the

windscreen and 20 minutes for the rear

window and door mirrors. Press button

C again to switch the function off.

To activate the heated windscreen

again press the button (C):

pressing the button once the

warning light switches on in the

instrument panel;

pressing the button twice the

warning light switches on in the

instrument panel (the heated rear

window warning light stays on);

pressing the button a third time the

warning lights

e

switch off.

WARNING Do not apply stickers on

the inside of the rear window over the

heating filaments to avoid damage.

SWITCHING OFF THE CLIMATE

CONTROL SYSTEM

Press button .

With climate control system off:

air recirculation is on, thus isolating

the passenger compartment from the

outside;

the compressor is off;

the fan is off;

the heated rear window can be

activated/deactivated.

WARNING The climate control system

control unit stores the temperatures

set before the system was switched

off and restores them when any button

of the system is pressed (except for

button (D)). To switch on the climate

control system in fully automatic mode

press the AUTO button.

START & STOP

The climate control system manages

the Start&Stop function (engine off

when the car speed is 0 km/h) to

ensure adequate comfort inside the

car.

The Start&Stop system is deactivated

until an adequate comfort level is

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guaranteed inside the compartment;

during these transient steps, the engine

does not switch off even if the car

speed is 0 km/h.

With the Start&Stop system active

(engine off when the car speed is 0

km/h), the climate control system will

request reactivation of the engine if

the temperature inside the passenger

compartment deteriorates rapidly, or

if maximum cooling (“LO”) or quick

demisting (MAX DEF) are requested.

With the Start&Stop system active

(engine off when the car speed is 0

km/h), air flow is reduced in order to

maintain comfortable conditions inside

the passenger compartment for as long

as possible when the climate control

system is in AUTO mode (button LED

on).

When a low air flow is selected,

the climate control system control

unit always activates the Start&Stop

function.

The climate control module attempts

to manage the discomfort caused by

the engine stopping (compressor and

engine coolant pump off), but operation

of the climate control system can be

given priority by pressing the button on

the dashboard to turn the Start&Stop

function off.

WARNING In particularly severe

climate conditions it is recommended

to limit the use of the Start&Stop

function to prevent the compressor

from continuously switching on and

off, with consequent rapid misting of

the windows and accumulation of

humidity with unpleasant smells in the

passenger compartment.

WARNING When the Start&Stop

system is active (engine off when

the car speed is 0 km/h), automatic

recirculation management is turned

off so that it always takes air from

outside. This reduces the probability

of the windows misting up (as the

compressor is off).

ADDITIONAL HEATER

(for versions/markets, where provided)

This device speeds up passenger

compartment warming when it is very

cold.

The additional heater activates

automatically depending on the

environmental conditions and with

engine started. The additional heater

turns off automatically after the required

comfort conditions are achieved.

WARNING The heater only operates if

the external temperature and engine

coolant temperature are low. The

heater will not activate if the battery

voltage is too low.

CLIMATE CONTROL

SYSTEM

The system uses a coolant that is

compatible with the laws in force in the

countries where the car is sold, R134a

or R1234yf.
When charging, only use the gas

indicated on the dedicated plate in the

engine compartment fig. 33.
The use of other coolants affects the

efficiency and condition of the system.

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The lubricant used for the compressor

is also strictly linked to the type of

cooling gas: contact a Fiat Dealership.

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EXTERNAL LIGHTS

The left stalk (A) fig. 34 operates most

of the exterior lights. The exterior lights

turn on also with the ignition key in the

MAR position. The instrument panel

and the various dashboard controls will

come on with the external lights.

DAYTIME RUNNING

LIGHTS (DRL)

(for versions/markets, where provided)

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With the ignition key turned to MAR

and the ring (A) fig. 34 turned to

position the daytime running lights

are automatically activated; the other

lights and interior lighting remain off.

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SIDE LIGHTS / DIPPED

BEAM HEADLIGHTS

With the ignition key turned to MAR,

turn the ring (A) to

. If dipped beam

headlights are activated, the daytime

running lights switch off and the side

lights and dipped headlights switch on.

The

warning light switches on in

the instrument panel.
When the ignition key is turned to

STOP or removed and the ring (A) from

position to position

, all the side

lights and the number plate lights come

on. The

warning light switches on

in the instrument panel.
If the side lights are left on and the

driver side door is opened, a buzzer

sounds and the display shows a

dedicated message warning the driver

that the car is being left with the lights

on. The buzzer stops when the driver

side door is closed.

FOG LIGHTS / REAR FOG

LIGHT

The fog lights can be switched on at

any time.
If the fog lights are turned on with the

ring (A) on , the DRL (where provided)

will switch off and the front and rear

side lights will switch on.
If the fog lights are turned on with the

ring (A) on

and the dusk sensor

detecting daytime light conditions, the

DRL (where provided) will switch off

and the front and rear side lights will

switch on.

To turn on the front/rear fog lights,

press button fig. 35 as follows:

first pressing:

front fog lights on;

second pressing:

rear fog lights

and front fog lights (already activated

by first pressing) on;

third pressing:

front fog lights off;

fourth pressing:

rear fog lights and

front fog lights (already deactivated by

third pressing) off.
With front fog lights on, the

warning

light on the instrument panel will come

on at the same time. With the rear

fog lights on, the warning light on the

instrument panel will come on

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If the front and rear fog lights are on

when the engine is stopped, they

will switch off. When the engine is

restarted, the fog lights will remain off

until switched on again by pressing the

button.

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AUTOMATIC LIGHTING

CONTROL (AUTOLIGHT)

(dusk sensor)

(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an infrared LED sensor located

on the windscreen, which detects

variations in outside light levels.

Activation:

turn the ring (A) fig. 34 to

position

.

With dusk sensor active, with daytime

running lights (DRL) on, it is not

possible to keep the main beam

headlights on constantly; only flashing

is permitted. In these conditions,

the main beam headlights can be

turned on by turning the ring nut to

and pushing the stalk towards the

dashboard; otherwise, wait until the

dusk sensor indicates a low light level

(dipped beam headlights on).
On automatic sensor controlled

deactivation, the dipped beam

headlights are deactivated first,

followed by the side lights a few

seconds later.

WARNING The sensor cannot detect

the presence of fog. These lights must

therefore be switched on manually in

these circumstances.

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS

With ring (A) in position

, push the

stalk forward towards the dashboard

(stable position) to turn on the lights.

The

warning light switches on in

the instrument panel.
The lights are switched off by pulling

the stalk towards the steering wheel.

FLASHING THE

HEADLIGHTS

Pull the left stalk fig. 36 toward yourself,

to the stable position; the stalk goes

back to the central stable position

when it is released. With main beam

headlights on, the warning light

on

the instrument panel will come on at

the same time.

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DIRECTION INDICATORS

Take the stalk to stable position:

upwards:

right-hand direction indicator

activation/

downwards:

left-hand

direction indicator activation.

Warning light

or

will blink

on the instrument panel. The

direction indicators are switched off

automatically when the steering wheel

is straightened.

"Lane Change" function

If you wish to signal a lane change,

place the left stalk in the unstable

position for less than half a second.

The direction indicator on the side

selected will be activated for 5 flashes

and then go out automatically.

“Cornering lights”

When the dipped beam headlights are

on and the speed is below 40 km/h,

if the steering wheel rotation angle is

large or the direction indicators are on,

a light (incorporated in the fog light)

will come on the corresponding side to

improve visibility at night.

COURTESY LIGHTS

The function can be enabled and its

times set use the "Settings" menu

of the

Uconnect™

system. When

the doors are unlocked, the side/tail

lights and puddle lights come on for the

time set in the menu. Once any door

is opened, the lights remain on for a

further 180 seconds, or for a further 10

seconds after the door is closed.

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"FOLLOW ME HOME"

DEVICE

This allows the space in front of the car

to be lit for a set time.

Activation

With the ignition key turned to STOP

or removed, pull the left-hand stalk

towards the steering wheel within 2

minutes of stopping the engine. Each

time the stalk is operated, the lights

stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to

a maximum of 210 seconds. When

this time is up the lights automatically

switch off.
Each time the stalk is operated, the

warning light on the instrument

panel switches on. The display shows

a message and the time set for the

function. The

warning light comes

on when the stalk is first moved

and stays on until the function is

automatically deactivated.

Deactivation

Keep the stalk pulled towards the

steering wheel for more than 2

seconds.

LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION

The correct aiming of the headlights is

important for the comfort and safety

of not only the driver but all other road

users. This is also covered by a specific

rule of the highway code.

The headlights must be correctly

aligned to guarantee the best visibility

conditions for all drivers while travelling

with headlights on.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the

headlights checked and adjusted.
Check the light beam alignment

every time the load or its distribution

changes.

HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT

CORRECTOR

This device works with the ignition key

in the MAR position and the dipped

headlights on.

Headlight alignment adjustment

To adjust, press buttons

or

fig. 37 on the dashboard.
The adjustment position is shown on

the display:

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Position 0

: one or two people in the

front seats

Position 1

: 4 people

Position 2

: 4 people + load in boot

Position 3

: Driver + maximum

permitted load stowed in the boot

WARNING Check the headlight

alignment each time the weight of the

load transported changes.

FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT

(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the

headlights checked and adjusted.

ADJUSTING THE

HEADLIGHTS ABROAD

Dipped beam headlights are adjusted

for driving in the country where the car

was originally purchased.
When travelling in countries with

opposite driving direction, to avoid

dazzling the drivers on the other side of

the road, you need to cover areas of

the headlight according to the Highway

code of the country you are travelling

in: fig. 38 (front right headlight), fig. 39

(front left headlight).

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15)

The daytime running lights are an

alternative to the dipped headlights while

driving during the daytime in countries

where it is compulsory to have lights on

during the day; where it is not compulsory,

the use of daytime running lights is

permitted.

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Daytime running lights cannot replace

dipped beam headlights while driving

at night or through tunnels. The use

of daytime running lights is governed

by the highway code of the country in

which you are driving. Comply with legal

requirements.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

FRONT CEILING LIGHT

Switch (A) fig. 40 is used to switch

on/off the ceiling light bulbs.

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Switch positions (A):

central position: lights (C) and (E)

switch on/off when the doors are

opened/closed;

pressed to the left (OFF position):

lights (C) and (E) are always switched

off;

pressed to the left (

position):

lights (C) and (E) are always switched

on.
The lights switch on/off progressively,

controlled by a timer, when the driver

enters and exits the car.

WARNING Before getting out of the

car, make sure that the roof light bulbs

are off; this will prevent the battery

from being drained once the doors are

closed. In any case, if a light is left on

by mistake, the ceiling light switches off

automatically about 15 minutes after

the engine has been switched off.

ROOF LIGHT TIMING

On certain versions, to facilitate getting

in/out of the car at night or in poorly-

lit areas, two timed modes have been

provided.

Timing while getting into the car

The ceiling lights come on when the

doors are opened (3 minutes on), when

the doors are closed (10 seconds) and

when the doors are unlocked (time set

via the

Uconnect™

system)

The timed period is interrupted when

the ignition is turned to "MAR-ON".
Switching off occurs when the doors

are closed (the lights remain on for

10 seconds if the key is not turned to

the MAR position), when the doors

are locked and in any case after 15

minutes to preserve battery life.

Timing while getting out of the car

After the key has been removed from

the ignition device, the ceiling lights

come on if the ignition key is extracted

within 3 minutes of stopping the engine

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(10 seconds on), when a door is

opened (3 minutes) or when a door is

closed (10 seconds).
The timing stops automatically when

the doors are locked.

REAR CEILING LIGHT

Versions without sunroof (or glazed

roof)

Press the lens (A) fig. 41 to switch the

light on/off.
The light will stay on for a few seconds

after the doors are closed and will then

switch off automatically.

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The light switches off in any case when

the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON.
The light switches off automatically

after a few minutes if a door is left

open. To turn it on again, if necessary,

open another door, close and reopen

the same door or press the lens (A).

Versions with sunroof (or glazed

roof)

For versions with sunroof (or with a

glazed roof), there are two courtesy

lights (A) fig. 42 at the sides (above the

rear doors).

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To switch the lights on/off, press at the

+ sign on the roof light cover.
The rear ceiling lights also switch on in

the same circumstances that cause the

front ceiling lights to switch on.

BOOT COURTESY LIGHT

The roof light (A) fig. 43 is located on

the left side of the boot. This switches

on automatically when the boot is

opened and switches off when it is

closed.
The light switches on/off regardless of

the ignition key position.

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GLOVE COMPARTMENT

LIGHT

The roof light (A) fig. 44 switches

on automatically when the glove

compartment is opened and switches

off when it is closed.
The light switches on/off regardless of

the ignition key position.

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WINDSCREEN

WIPER/REAR

WINDOW WIPER

WINDSCREEN WIPER /

WASHER

4) 5)

This operates only with the ignition key

turned to MAR.

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Ring (A) fig. 45 has five different

positions:

windscreen wiper off
constant flick with 10 second periods
“faster” flick (speed related)

LO

constant slow wipe

HI

constant fast wipe

MIST function

Move the stalk upwards (unstable

position) to activate the MIST

function: operation is limited to the

time for which the stalk is held in this

position. When released, the stalk will

return to its default position and the

windscreen wiper will be stopped.

This function is useful to remove small

deposits of dust from the windscreen,

or morning dew.

WARNING This function does not

activate the windscreen washer;

windscreen washer fluid will not

therefore be sprayed onto the

windscreen. To spray windscreen

washer fluid onto the windscreen, the

washing function must be used. With

the ring (A) in position the windscreen

wiper is not activated. In position the

pause time between the strokes of the

windscreen wiper is approximately 10

seconds, independently of the car

speed. In position the pause time

between two strokes is set according

to the car speed: when the speed

increases, the time between two

strokes decreases. In position

LO

or

HI

, the windscreen wiper moves

continuously, i.e. without a pause

between two strokes.

“Smart washing” function

Pull the stalk towards the steering

wheel (unstable position) to operate

the windscreen washer. When the

stalk is held pulled for longer than half

a second, the windscreen wiper is

moved with active control.

The wipers flick three times when the

stalk is released, after which, if the

control is in position , the washing

cycle is concluded by one last flick after

a pause of approximately 6 seconds.
With the ring in

LO

or

HI

position, the

smart washing function is not carried

out.

WARNING If the stalk is activated for

less than half a second, only the screen

washer jet is activated. Do not prolong

the activation of the "Smart Washing"

function for more than 30 seconds. Do

not activate the screen washer control

when the reservoir is empty.

Raising the blades ("Service

position" function)

This function makes it possible to

replace the blades or protect them in

conditions of ice and/or snow.

Function activation

turn the ring (A) to position

(windscreen wipers off);

ignition key turned to the OFF

position;

after having turned the ignition key to

the STOP position, within two minutes

move the lever to the MIST

within

two minutes for at least half a second

to activate the wiper for part of a flick.

This operation can be repeated up

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to three times, in order to move the

blade to the most suitable position for

replacement;

turn the ignition key to the MAR

position to move the blades back

down.
The function will be deactivated when

the engine is started again, in case of a

wiping request or with the car moving

(speed above 5 km/h).

WARNING Place the blades back in

contact with the windscreen before

activating the windscreen wiper again

and/or turning the ignition key to MAR-

ON.

WARNING Before activating the

function, make sure, when starting the

engine, that the windscreen is free of

snow or ice.

RAIN SENSOR

(for versions/markets, where provided)

17)

6) 7)

This is located behind the rear-view

mirror in contact with the windscreen

(fig. 46).
The sensor is activated with ignition

key turned to the MAR position, while

it is deactivated with the key turned to

STOP position.

The sensor can measure the amount

of rain and, consequently, manage

the automatic wiping mode of the

windscreen in accordance with the

amount of water on the window.

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AUTOMATIC WIPING

Activation

Go to the “Settings” menu of the

Uconnect™

system (for more

information see the supplement

available online) and turn the ring (A) to

position or .

Inhibition

If the ignition key is turned to STOP,

leaving the ring (A) in position or ,

when the engine is next started (ignition

device at MAR), no wiping cycle occurs

for system protection reasons.

Deactivation

Go to the “Settings” menu of the

Uconnect™

system (for more

information see the supplement

available online) or turn the ring (A) to a

non-intermittent position ( or ).

WARNING Make sure, when turning on

the car, that the windscreen is free of

snow or ice before turning the ignition

key.

REAR WINDOW

WIPER/WASHER

8)

This operates only with the ignition key

turned to MAR.

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The ring (B) fig. 47 can be set to the

following positions:

rear window wiper stopped

intermittent operation

continuous operation, without

pausing between two strokes.
The rear window wiper can be

activated in the following ways:

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intermittent

with a two-second

pause between two strokes, when ring

(B) is in position and the windscreen

wiper is not in operation;

synchronous

(at half the windscreen

wiper frequency), when ring (B) is in

position and the windscreen wiper

is in operation or when ring B is in

position , reverse gear is engaged and

the windscreen wiper is in operation;

continuous

when ring (B) is in

position
Push the stalk towards the dashboard

(rocking position) to activate the rear

window washer jet. Keep pushing the

lever to automatically activate both the

rear window washer jet and the rear

window wiper with a single movement.
Releasing the stalk will activate

three strokes, as described for the

windscreen wiper. If the position is

(rear window wiper stopped), after a

six second pause, the washing cycle

is completed by a single stroke. The

smart wash cycle will not be performed

if the ring (B) is in position .
If washer lasting longer than 30

seconds is needed, the washing cycle

will be inhibited as described in the

“Smart washing” paragraph.

17)

Make sure the device is turned off

whenever the windscreen glass must be

cleaned.

4)

Never use the screen wiper to remove

layers of snow or ice from the windscreen

glass. In such conditions, the wiper

may be subjected to excessive stress

and the motor cut-out switch, which

prevents operation for a few seconds, may

intervene. If operation is not restored (even

after turning the key and restarting the

engine), contact a Fiat Dealership.

5)

Do not operate the windscreen wiper

with the blades lifted from the windscreen.

6)

Do not activate the rain sensor when

washing the car in an automatic car wash.

7)

Make sure the device is switched off if

there is ice on the windscreen glass.

8)

Do not use the rear window wiper to

remove layers of snow or ice. In such

conditions, the wiper may be subjected to

excessive stress and the motor cut-out

switch, which prevents operation for a few

seconds, may intervene. If operation is not

restored, contact a Fiat Dealership.

INTERIOR FITTINGS

STORAGE

COMPARTMENTS

18)

Upper compartment

WARNING Do not insert objects of

such a size that the compartment

cannot be completely closed. Ensure

that the compartment is completely

closed when driving.

Lower compartment fig. 48

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Compartment under the seat

(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, there is a storage

compartment (A) fig. 49 under the

passenger seat: do not use it for

objects heavier than 1.5 kg.

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STORAGE

COMPARTMENT

(for versions/markets, where provided)

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On some versions, the car may be

equipped with a front armrest as an

alternative to the storage compartment:

for more information, see the “Seats”

paragraph in this chapter.

POWER SOCKETS

The power socket only works with the

ignition key in the MAR position.

Passenger compartment power

socket

It is located on the central tunnel

fig. 51, near the parking brake lever.

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boot power socket

(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located on the left side of the

boot fig. 52.

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER

(for versions/markets, where provided)

19)

WARNING Always check that the

cigarette lighter is switched off.

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SUN VISORS

To move the visor to the side, detach it

from the hook beside the interior rear-

view mirror and turn it towards the side

window.

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