Fiat 500L Living (2022 year). Manual in english — page 3

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SUNGLASSES HOLDER

(for versions/markets, where provided)

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F0Y0051

REAR SEAT

SURVEILLANCE MIRROR

(for versions/markets, where provided)

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F0Y0775

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

(for versions/markets, where provided)
When required, the extinguisher is

located in the boot.

18)

Do not travel with the storage

compartment open: it may injure the

front seat occupants in the event of an

accident.

19)

The cigar lighter gets extremely hot.

Handle it carefully and make sure that

children don’t use it: risk of fire and/or

burns.

FIXED GLASS ROOF

(for versions/markets, where provided)

It comprises an extensive fixed glass

panel and is fitted with an electrically

operated sunshade.

SUNSHADE MOVEMENT

The sunshade operates only with the

ignition key turned to MAR. From the

fully closed position, press button (A)

fig. 57 for more than half a second: the

sunshade will move to the fully open

position.

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From the fully open position, press

button (A) for more than half a second:

the sunshade will move to the fully

closed position.
Button (A) can be pressed in jog

mode to open or close the sunshade

manually.
Press (A) again during automatic

opening and closing to stop the

sunshade movement.

EMERGENCY OPERATION

If the control button does not work, to

move the sunshade manually, remove

the protective cap (A) fig. 58 on the

internal trim, take the hex wrench

B provided (located in the tool box

or, depending on the version, in the

Fix&Go Automatic container in the

boot), insert it in housing A and turn

it clockwise to open the blind or

anticlockwise to close it.

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F0Y0285C

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SUNSHADE

INITIALISATION

PROCEDURE

Following an automatic movement

malfunction while opening/closing or

after an emergency manoeuvre (see

description in the previous paragraph),

the automatic operation of the

sunshade must be initialised again.
Proceed as follows:

turn the ignition key from the STOP

position to the MAR position;

hold down button (A) fig. 57: after

approximately 10 seconds the

sunshade moves jerkily to closing

position. When the movement stops

(sunshade closed), release button (A) (if

the sunshade is already closed, you will

hear the mechanical lock only);

press button (A) again within 3

seconds after the blind reached the

fully closed position;

hold down button (A): the sunshade

will perform an automatic opening

and closing cycle. Should this not

occur, repeat the operation from the

beginning;

hold down button (A) until the

sunshade is completely closed: the

initialisation procedure has ended.

ELECTRIC SUNROOF

(for versions/markets, where provided)

20)

9)

The sunroof and the sunshade can

be operated only with the ignition key

turned to MAR.

CONTROL BUTTONS

Opening/closing the front glass

panel

Opening
Press button (A) fig. 59 to open the

sunroof in the “spoiler” position. After

opening in spoiler position, press

button (A) once again for more than half

a second to bring the roof automatically

to fully open position. To deactivate the

automatic movement press the button

again. Use button (A) in jog mode to

open the sunroof manually.
Closing
From the fully open position press

button (A) for more than half a second:

the front glass panel will move into the

“spoiler” position.
Use button (A) in jog mode to close the

sunroof manually.

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Sunshade movement

Pressing the (B) fig. 59 button will move

the sunshade towards the rear part

of the car, until it is fully open. With

sunshade fully open press button B:

the sunshade will move towards the

front part of the car, until it is fully

closed.
During the sunshade automatic

opening and closing stages, press

the button again to interrupt the blind

movement.
Button (B) can be pressed in jog

mode to open or close the sunshade

manually.

EMERGENCY OPERATION

If the control buttons fail to operate,

the sunshade and the sunroof can

be moved manually proceeding as

described below:

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Sunshade movement:

remove

protective cap(A) fig. 60 on the internal

trim;

Sunroof movement:

remove

protective cap (B) on the internal trim;

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take the hex wrench (C) fig. 60

provided (located in the tool box or,

depending on the version, in the

Fix&Go Automatic container), insert it in

socket (A) (to operate the sunshade) or

(B) (to operate the sunroof) and turn

it clockwise to open the sunroof (or

sunshade) or anticlockwise to close it.

SUNROOF

INITIALISATION

PROCEDURE

Following an automatic movement

malfunction while opening/closing or

after an emergency manoeuvre (see

description in the previous paragraph),

the automatic operation of the sunroof

must be initialised again.

Proceed as follows

turn the ignition key from the STOP

position to the MAR position;

hold down button (A) fig. 59: after

approximately 10 seconds the roof

moves jerkily to closing position. When

the movement stops (closed roof),

release button (A) (if the roof is already

closed, you will hear the mechanical

lock only);

press button (A) again within 5

seconds after the blind reached the

fully closed position;

hold down button (A): the roof

will perform an automatic opening

and closing cycle. Should this not

occur, repeat the operation from the

beginning;

hold down button (A) until the roof

is completely closed: the initialisation

procedure has ended.

20)

When leaving the vehicle, always

remove the key from the ignition to avoid

the risk of injury to those still inside the

vehicle due to accidental operation of the

sun roof. Improper use of the roof can be

dangerous. Before and during operation,

always check that no-one is exposed to

the risk of being injured by the moving

sunroof or by objects getting caught or hit

by it.

9)

Do not open the sunroof if a transverse

roof rack is fitted. Do not open the sunroof

if there is snow or ice on it: you may

damage it.

DOORS

DOOR CENTRAL

LOCKING/UNLOCKING

Locking from the outside

With doors closed, press the

button

on the remote control or turn the metal

insert (located inside the key) in the

driver side door lock. Door locking

is carried out with all doors shut,

irrespective of the boot open/closed

status.

Door unlocking from the outside

Press button

on the remote control

or turn the metal insert (located inside

the key) in the driver side door lock.

Door locking/unlocking from the

inside

Press button

on the dashboard

fig. 61.

LED on button on:

doors locked /

LED on button off

: doors unlocked.

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61

F0Y0652C

WARNING With central locking active,

pulling the internal opening lever of the

passenger side door unlocks the door

(the LED stays on). Pulling the internal

opening lever of the driver side door

activates central unlocking.

CHILD LOCK

21)

This system prevents the rear doors

from being opened from the inside.

This device (B) fig. 62 can be engaged

only with the doors open.

Position 1

: device on (door locked)

/

Position 2

: device off (door can be

opened from the inside). The device

remains engaged even if the doors are

electrically unlocked.

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WARNING The rear doors cannot be

opened from the inside when the child

lock is engaged.

PASSENGER SIDE

FRONT DOOR AND REAR

DOOR EMERGENCY

LOCKING DEVICE

10)

Used to lock the doors when there is

no electrical power supply. Insert the

metal insert of the ignition key into slot

(A) fig. 63 (front door on passenger

side) or slot (A) fig. 62 (rear doors)

and then turn the key clockwise and

remove it from slot (A).

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To restore the starting condition of

the door locks (only if battery charge
restored) press the

button on the

remote control or the

button on the

dashboard or introduce the metal insert

of the ignition key in the driver's side

front door pawl and pull the door inner

handle.

INITIALISING THE DOOR

OPENING / CLOSING

MECHANISM

If the battery is disconnected or

the protection fuse blows, the door

opening/closing mechanism must be

initialised as follows:

close all the doors;

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press the

button on the remote

control or the button on the dashboard;

press the

button on the remote

control or the button on the dashboard;

21)

Always use this device when carrying

children. After engaging the device on

both rear doors, check that it is actually

engaged by trying to open a door with the

internal handle.

10)

If the child lock was engaged and the

previously described locking procedure

carried out, operating the internal opening

handle will not open the door: in this

case, to open the door, the outside

handle must be used. The door central

locking/unlocking button

is not disabled

by the engagement of the emergency lock.

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

22)

OPERATION

These operate when the ignition key

is turned to MAR-ON and for about 3

minutes after the ignition key is turned

to STOP or removed unless one of the

front doors is opened.

DRIVE SIDE FRONT

DOOR CONTROLS

Versions with 4 electric windows

The buttons are located on the door

panel trim fig. 64.

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All windows can be controlled from the

driver side door panel.

A:

front left window opening/closing.

“Automatic continuous" operation

during window opening/closing stage

and anti-pinch system activated.

B:

right front window

opening/closing. "Automatic

continuous" operation during window

opening/closing and anti-pinch system

activated.

C:

enabling/disabling of rear door

electric window controls.

D:

rear left window opening/closing

(for versions/markets, where provided).

“Automatic continuous" operation

during window opening/closing stage

and anti-pinch system activated.

E:

rear right window opening/closing

(for versions/markets, where provided).

"Automatic continuous" operation

during window opening/closing and

anti-pinch system activated.

Anti-crush safety device

(for versions/markets, where provided)
The anti-pinch function is active both

during manual and automatic operation

of the electric windows.
When the anti-crush system is

activated the window travel is

immediately interrupted and then

reversed. The window cannot be

operated in any way during this time.

WARNING If the anti-crush protection

intervenes 3 consecutive times within

1 minute or is faulty, the automatic

closing operation of the window is

inhibited, only allowing it in steps of half

a second; the button is released for

the subsequent manoeuvre. In order

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to restore the correct operation of the

system, the relevant window must be

lowered.

Remote window opening/closing

using a key with remote control.

(for versions/markets, where provided)
The windows can be opened/closed
by holding the unlock ( ) / lock ( )

buttons on the key with remote control

pressed, respectively.
The windows move simultaneously as

long as the corresponding button is

held down; they will stop when they

reach the upper or lower end of travel

position, or the button is released.

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

INITIALIZATION

If power supply is interrupted when

the window is moving, the electric

window automatic operation must be

reinitialised. The initialisation procedure

must be carried out with the doors

closed (and for each door) as follows:

fully close the window to be

initialised, with manual operation;

after the window has reached the

upper end of travel, hold the up button

pressed for at least one second.

22)

Improper use of the electric windows

can be dangerous. Before and during

operation, always check that passengers

are not exposed to the risk of being injured

either directly by the moving windows or

through objects getting caught or struck

by them. When leaving the vehicle, always

remove the ignition key to avoid the risk

of injury for people still on board due

to accidental operation of the electric

windows.

BONNET

OPENING

Pull the lever (A) fig. 65 in the direction

indicated by the arrow and then

operate the lever (B) fig. 66 operating in

the direction shown by the arrow. Then

lift the bonnet.

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66

F0Y0115C

The following plate is applied inside the

engine compartment fig. 67.

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F0Y1100C

WARNING Two side gas shock

absorbers are provided to assist in

opening the bonnet. Do not tamper

with these shock absorbers and

accompany the bonnet when raising.

WARNING Before raising the bonnet,

make sure that the arms of the wipers

are not raised from the windscreen and

that the wiper is not operational.

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CLOSING

23)

Lower the bonnet to approximately

20 centimetres from the engine

compartment then let it drop. Make

sure that the bonnet is completely

closed and not only fastened by the

locking device by trying to open it.
If it is not perfectly closed, do not try to

press the bonnet lid down but open it

and repeat the procedure.

23)

For safety reasons, the bonnet must

always be properly closed while driving.

Therefore, make sure that the bonnet

is properly closed and that the lock is

engaged. If you discover that the bonnet

is not perfectly closed while driving, stop

immediately and close the bonnet in the

correct manner.

BOOT

24) 25) 26)

11)

The boot unlocking is electrically

operated and is deactivated when the

car is in motion.

WARNING When travelling, do not

put any object on the rear parcel shelf

because they can injure passengers

in the event of an accident or sudden

braking.

OPENING

27)

When unlocked, the boot can be

opened from outside the car using

the electric opening handle (A) fig. 68

located under the handle until the

unlocking click is heard or by pressing
the

button on the key with

remote control.

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F0Y0610C

Emergency opening from the inside

Proceed as follows:

remove the rear head restraints and

fully fold the seats;

take the screwdriver provided from

the tool box or the Fix&Go Automatic

container, depending on the version;

use the screwdriver to remove the

yellow tab (A) fig. 69;

then insert the screwdriver in socket

(B) fig. 70 in order to activate the boot

release tab.

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F0Y0172C

70

F0Y0173C

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CLOSING

Take hold of the handle on the inside of

the tailgate and lower it, pressing next

to the lock until it clicks.

WARNING Before closing the boot

make sure that you have the keys,

since the boot is automatically locked.

BOOT INITIALISATION

WARNING If the battery is

disconnected or the protection fuse

blows, the boot opening/closing

mechanism must be reinitialised as

follows:

close all the doors and the boot;
press the

button on the remote

control;

press the

button on the remote

control;

EXTENDING THE boot

See the descriptions in “Removing the

parcel shelf” and “Folding back the

seats” paragraphs for how to expand

the boot.

Removing the parcel shelf

Proceed as follows:

release the ends of the two mounting

links (A) fig. 71 of the parcel shelf (B)

by removing the eyelets (C) from the

mounting pins;

raise the rear part of the parcel rack,

operating as illustrated in fig. 72;

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F0Y0065

free the pins (D) fig. 73 on the outside

of the shelf, then remove the parcel

shelf (B) by pulling it upwards;

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F0Y0067

73

F0Y0068

after removal, the parcel shelf can

be loaded sideways into the boot

or placed between the front seat

backrests and the folded-back rear

seat cushions (with the boot completely

extended).

Backrest folding (partial extension)

Proceed as follows:

completely lower the rear seat head

restraints;

move the seat belts to the side,

making sure that they are correctly

extended and not twisted;

using lever (A) fig. 74, adjust the seat

into the desired position;

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74

F0Y0074

raise lever (B) fig. 75 to fold the

backrest (see fig. 76).

75

F0Y0259

76

F0Y0075

Note

It is advisable to carry out this

procedure from the outside, with the

left hand.
Repositioning the backrest
To bring the backrest back to normal

usage position, lift lever (B) fig. 75 then

raise the backrest.

Backrest and seat folding (total

extension)

Proceed as follows:

completely lower the rear seat head

restraints;

move the seat belts to the side,

making sure that they are correctly

extended and not twisted;

using lever (A) fig. 74 adjust the

seat to "completely forward" position

to achieve maximum boot extension

(depending on the desired position of

the fronts seats);

lift the release lever (B) fig. 77 fold

the left or right section of the backrest:

the backrest and cushion will be folded

forwards automatically (see fig. 78). If

necessary, accompany the backrest

during the initial stage of tilting.

77

F0Y0073

78

F0Y0076

NOTE It is advisable to carry out this

procedure from the outside, with the

left hand.

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To reposition the rear seat, push the

backrest backwards as shown in

fig. 79 and secure it (when it clicks

into place, this indicates correct

positioning).

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F0Y0077

Repositioning the backrest
To bring the backrest back to normal

usage position, lift lever (B) fig. 75

then raise the backrest until vertical

engagement position is reached.

"CARGO MAGIC SPACE"

(for versions/markets, where provided)

12)

The "Cargo Magic Space" adjustable

load platform can be adjusted to three

different heights:

Position 0 (platform completely

lowered)

Position 1 (platform at threshold

level)

Position 2 (platform completely

raised)
Load platform tilting

The load platform can be located in

oblique position (tilted towards the rear

seat backrests, see fig. 80), in order to

facilitate access to the area underneath

the boot (e.g. to pick up the space-

saver wheel or the "Fix&Go Automatic"

kit).
In addition, in this position, the platform

allows any object in the boot to be

correctly blocked, preventing them

from sliding in the case of sharp

braking.

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F0Y0609C

Access to double load

compartment

To access the double load

compartment, proceed as follows:

grip handle (A) fig. 81 and lift platform

B, holding it with one hand;

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F0Y0079

place the desired objects in

compartment (C) fig. 82;

then reposition platform (B) correctly

in the housings (D) fig. 82 on the side

panels and rear crossmember E.

WARNING Movements of the load

platform must take place in a central

position relative to the boot.

Repositioning the rear seat

24)

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F0Y0419

Moving the load platform

To move the load platform from lower

to upper position, proceed as follows:

grip handle (A) fig. 81 and lift the

platform (B) holding it with one hand;

correctly position the platform (B) on

the respective housings (C) e (D) fig. 83

provided on the side panels.

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F0Y0082

“Fix&Go Automatic” kit access (or

removing the space-saver wheel)

To access the "Fix&Go Automatic"

quick tyre inflation kit (for use, see

contents of the "In an emergency"

chapter) or to remove the space-saver

wheel (for versions/markets, where

provided) and its toolbox, proceed as

follows:

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F0Y0083

grip the handle (A) fig. 81and remove

the platform (B);

pull the tab (A) fig. 84 and lift the mat

(B).

ANCHORING YOUR LOAD

(for versions/markets, where provided)

26)

There are two hooks (A) fig. 85 inside

the boot for attaching cables which can

secure the load carried.

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A further two hooks are located on the

rear crossmember.
Two hooks are also available on the

side panels to fix loads which are not

excessively heavy (e.g. bags).
To use the hooks, press button (A)

fig. 86.

WARNING Do not apply, on a single

hook, a load greater than 10 kg.

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86

F0Y0062

STORAGE

COMPARTMENTS

There are two storage compartments

fig. 87 on the side panels.

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F0Y0078

OBJECT-COVERING

CURTAINS

Two object-covering curtains are

present on the front part of the

luggage-covering curtain.

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F0Y0376

To use the curtains pull tabs (A) fig. 88

and engage them with the rear seat

head restraint supports, as shown in

the figure.

LOADING ADVICE

(500L PRO versions)
The car has been designed and

certified according to certain maximum

weights:

kerb weight

payload

total weight

maximum weight on front axle

maximum weight on rear axle

Towable weight.

Each of these must be strictly observed

and must never be exceeded in any

case.
Other simple suggestions can improve

driving safety and comfort, and car

duration:

distribute the load evenly over

the platform. If it is necessary to

concentrate it in a single area, choose

an area mid-way between both axles;

remember that the lower the load,

the lower the centre of gravity of the

vehicle, making for a safer drive:

therefore always position the heaviest

goods lower down;

remember that the dynamic

behaviour of the car is affected by

the weight transported: in particular,

the stopping distances are longer,

especially at high speeds.

24)

Make sure the backrest is properly

secured at both sides to prevent it moving

forward in the event of sharp braking, with

possible impact with the occupants.

25)

Do not move the seat if a child is

seated on the same or sitting in the

suitable child restraint system.

26)

Abrupt braking or occasional impacts

may cause sudden movements of the load

with consequent situations of hazard for

the driver and passengers: before setting

off, secure the load tightly using the hooks

provided. For securing use cables, ropes

or belts strong enough to hold the items to

be secured.

27)

Be careful not to hit objects on the roof

rack when you open the tailgate.

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11)

Before tilting the seat backrest fully,

remove any objects laid on it.

12)

The dimensions of the platform permit

a maximum capacity of distributed weight

of 70 kg (in position 1) or 40 kg (in position

2): do not load objects with a higher

weight.

ROOF RACK/SKI

RACK

28) 29) 30)

13)

The attachments are located in the

areas illustrated in fig. 89 and can only

be accessed with the doors open.

Lineaccessori Fiat has a dedicated roof

rack/ski rack for this car.

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F0Y0131

28)

After travelling for a few kilometres,

check to ensure that the fixing screws for

the attachments are well tightened.

29)

Never exceed the maximum

permitted loads (see chapter "Technical

specifications").

30)

Evenly distribute the load and take

into account, when driving, the increased

responsiveness of the vehicle to side wind.

13)

Fully comply with the regulations in

force concerning maximum clearance.

DUALDRIVE

ELECTRIC POWER

STEERING

(for versions/markets, where provided)

This only operates with the ignition key

turned to MAR and engine running.

Electric power steering allows the force

required at the steering wheel to be

adapted to the driving conditions.

POWER STEERING

ON/OFF

31) 32)

To engage/disengage the electric

power steering press button fig. 90.

The LED above the button switches on

to indicate that the system is active.

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When the power steering is on, the

steering wheel effort is lighter, making

parking easier: therefore, this function

is particularly useful for driving in city

centres.

31)

It is absolutely forbidden to carry

out any after-market operation involving

steering system or steering column

modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft

device) that could adversely affect

performance and safety, invalidate

the warranty and also result in non-

compliance of the car with type-approval

requirements.

32)

Before performing any maintenance

operations, always turn off the engine and

remove the key from the ignition to lock

the steering column (especially when the

car wheels are not touching the ground). If

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this is not possible (for example if the key

needs to be turned to MAR or the engine

must be running), remove the main fuse

that protects the electric power steering.

PROTECTING THE

ENVIRONMENT

33)

Petrol versions

The following devices are used for

reducing petrol fuel engine emissions:

catalytic converter, oxygen sensors and

evaporation control system.

Do not let the engine run, even for a

test, with one or more spark plugs

disconnected.

Diesel versions

The following devices are used for

reducing diesel fuel engine emissions:

oxidising catalytic converter, exhaust

gas recirculation system (EGR) and

particulate filter (DPF).

DIESEL PARTICULATE

FILTER (DPF)

(for versions/markets, where provided)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a

mechanical filter, integral to the exhaust

system, that physically traps carbon

particles present in the exhaust gases

of diesel engines.
Since this filter physically traps

particulate, it should be periodically

regenerated (cleaned) at regular

intervals by burning carbon particles.
The regeneration procedure is

controlled automatically by the engine

control unit according to the filter

conditions and car use conditions.
During the regeneration there may be

a limited increase in the engine idle

speed, fan activation, a limited increase

in fumes and high temperatures at the

exhaust.
These are not faults; they do not impair

normal car performance or damage the

environment.
If the dedicated message is displayed,

see contents of "Warning lights and

messages" chapter.

33)

The catalytic converter and particulate

filter (DPF) reach very high temperatures

during normal operation. Therefore, do

not park the car on flammable materials

(e.g. grass, dry leaves, pine needles etc.)

to avoid the risk of fire.

RED SPECIAL

SERIES

(where provided)

Some components of the

car underwent antimicrobial

treatments, as detailed below. No

specific precautions are required

for the normal use of the car and

components treated with biocide

substances.

The reconfigurable load platform was

treated with a biocide substance

having antiviral properties based on the

the active ingredient Silver Chloride.

The seat fabric was treated with a

biocide substance with antiviral and

antibacterial properties based on the

active ingredient Alkyl (C12-C16)

Dimethylbenzyl Ammonium Chloride.

The steering wheel upholstery was

treated a with biocide substances with

antibacterial and antifungal properties

based on the active ingredients Zinc

Pyrithione and Thiabendazole.

The air cleaner of the climate control

system was treated with a biocide

substance having antibacterial and

antiviral properties based on the active

ingredient Dimethyltetradecyl[3-

(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]ammonium

chloride.

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

This section of the handbook provides

all information that is useful for getting

to know, interpreting, and using the

instrument panel correctly.

DASHBOARD AND INSTRUMENT

PANEL. . . . . . . . . . 59
DISPLAY. . . . . . . . . . 61
TRIP COMPUTER . . . . . . 63
EOBD SYSTEM . . . . . . ... 64
WARNING LIGHTS AND

MESSAGES . . . . . . . . 65

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DASHBOARD AND INSTRUMENT PANEL

The instrument background colour and type may vary according to the versions.

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A. Speedometer / B. Digital fuel level gauge / C. Display / D. Digital engine coolant thermometer / E. Tachometer

The warning lights on the instrument panel may change according to the version/trim level (e.g. Dualogic gearbox, etc.) of the
vehicle. The

warning light is present on Diesel versions only. On Diesel versions, the maximum engine speed (red range on

the rev counter) corresponds to 7000 rpm.