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CAUTION!

Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Tech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection

.

Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant

is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology
(HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (anti-
freeze)

.

If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling

system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and
refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS

.

90032), by an authorized

dealer as soon as possible

.

Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products

.

Do

not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compat-
ible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator

.

This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze)

.

Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is

not recommended

.

Chassis

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Manual Transmission – If
Equipped

We recommend you use MOPAR C Series Manual
& Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid

.

Euro Twin Clutch Transmission –
If Equipped

Gearbox:

Use only MOPAR C Series Manual & Dual

Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid or equivalent

.

Control System:

Use only MOPAR C Series DDCT

SAE 75W Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent

.

Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the func-
tion or performance of your transmission

.

Automatic Transmission – Aisin
AW6F25 Transmission – If
Equipped

Use only MOPAR AW-1 Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent

.

Failure to use the correct fluid

may affect the function or performance of your
transmission

.

Brake Master Cylinder

We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 4

.

If

DOT 4 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 3 is
acceptable

.

If using DOT 4 brake fluid, the fluid must be
changed every 24 months

.

This interval is time based

only, mileage intervals do not apply

.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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Summary of Contents for 2016 500L Uconnect 6.5

Page 1: ...n owners manuals U S www owners mopar ca en Canada 16BF 926 AA FIAT 500L Fourth Edition User Guide 2 016 USER GUIDE 2016 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved FIAT is a registered trademark of FCA Group Mark...

Page 2: ...ase replacement DVD kits by visiting www techauthority com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement DVD kits by calling 1 800 387 1143 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acqua...

Page 3: ...ED 97 POWER OUTLET 98 UTILITY TRAILER TOWING 99 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 99 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 101 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS 101 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS...

Page 4: ...ehicle FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifica tions and or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them...

Page 5: ...injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the transmission gear se lector Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to chil dre...

Page 6: ...ling pg 46 3 Turn Signals Lights High Beam Lever pg 29 4 Instrument Cluster pg 6 5 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Display pg 92 6 Speed Control pg 33 7 Wiper Washer Lever Behind Steering W...

Page 7: ...ronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC Controls pg 92 11 Upper Storage Compartment 12 Lower Storage Compartment 13 Climate Controls pg 36 14 Power Outlet pg 98 15 Gear Selector 16 Power Window Switches...

Page 8: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1 Speedometer 2 Fuel Gauge 3 Fuel Filler Door Location See page 101 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 6...

Page 9: ...4 Engine Temperature Gauge 5 Tachometer 6 Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC See page 106 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 7...

Page 10: ...en the liftgate push the LIFTGATE release handle located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle or w...

Page 11: ...m will remain armed when the battery is reconnected The exterior lights will flash and the horn will sound If this occurs disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm POWER DOOR LOCKS Push the central LOCK UNLOC...

Page 12: ...nattended is dangerous for a number of rea sons A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the transmission gear se...

Page 13: ...vices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately WARNING In a collision you and your pa...

Page 14: ...he risk of injury in rear side or rollover collisions The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage for example some...

Page 15: ...or instrument panel No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe en...

Page 16: ...le roof Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air Bags the performance could be adversely affected and or...

Page 17: ...reset and the engine may be started If a reset procedure step is not completed within 60 seconds then the turn signal lights will blink and the reset procedure must be performed again in order to be s...

Page 18: ...eriod of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety...

Page 19: ...ren Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and t...

Page 20: ...osition 3 If the child restraint has a tether strap connect it to the top tether anchorage See below for directions to attach a tether anchor 4 Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restrain...

Page 21: ...re straint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat 7 If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage connect th...

Page 22: ...e severely injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child re straint An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and pos...

Page 23: ...ts will automatically return to their normal position following a rear impact If the Reactive Head Restraints do not return to their normal position see your authorized dealership immediately NOTE Do...

Page 24: ...tboard head restraints raise it as far as it can go then push the adjust ment button and the release button at the base of each post while pulling the head re straint up To reinstall the head restrain...

Page 25: ...pressure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched WARNING Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in loss...

Page 26: ...the upright position WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and...

Page 27: ...cushion To adjust the seatback lift upward on the handle lean back on the seatback and when you reach the desired position release the handle WARNING Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the...

Page 28: ...seat switch once to turn on the heated seat Push the heated seat switch a second time to turn off the heated seat NOTE Once a heat setting is selected heat will be felt within two to five minutes WARN...

Page 29: ...e steering wheel upward or downward as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the steer ing wheel outward or push it inward as desired To lock the steering column in po sition push th...

Page 30: ...d The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle oper...

Page 31: ...t would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond the detent and the turn signal right or left will flash five times then auto...

Page 32: ...an choose to have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time Activation Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP OFF LOCK position and pull the mul tifunction lever toward the steerin...

Page 33: ...eed High Speed Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent The wipers will operate at high speed Manual High Speed Mist Push the lever upward from the off posi tion The wipers will operate...

Page 34: ...ld wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position damage to the wiper motor may occur Rear Window Wiper Washer Activation Rotate the windshield wiper lever center ring up...

Page 35: ...Control on off button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed To Activate Push the ON OFF button The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illumi nate To turn the system off push t...

Page 36: ...RES button The driver s preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped Refer to Programmable Features in Understanding Your Instrument Panel in the Owner s Manual o...

Page 37: ...button is continually pushed the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released then the new set speed will be established To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you wou...

Page 38: ...s not allowed in defrost floor defrost floor mix modes Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster Manual Climat...

Page 39: ...gging turn the recirculation off Recirculation is not allowed in defrost floor defrost floor mix modes Automatic Temperature Controls ATC 1 Driver Temperature Control 2 Rear Defroster 3 A C Control 4...

Page 40: ...the power sun blind can be operated only with the ignition key turned to the MAR position The power sunroof and power sun blind switches are located in the overhead console WARNING Never leave childr...

Page 41: ...r type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the win dows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occurrence and can be mi...

Page 42: ...nd will not damage the transmission During extremely cold temperatures the transmission will not operate if the oil tem perature is 22 F 30 C or below Allow the engine to idle briefly with the transmi...

Page 43: ...k mode the gear selected by the driver is not available due to a fault condition See your authorized dealer for diagnosis and service SHIFT NOT ALLOWED The gear position requested by the driver is cur...

Page 44: ...ayed TRANS HOT STOP SAFELY SHIFT TO PARK WAIT TO COOL The transmission driving clutch has over heated Pull over shift the transmission into PARK and allow the vehicle to cool until TRANSMISSION COOL R...

Page 45: ...size nozzle opens the latches allowing the flapper door to open 4 Fill the vehicle with fuel when the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full 5 Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel...

Page 46: ...ABILITY CONTROL ESC This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the...

Page 47: ...ator Light will turn off This will restore the normal ESC On mode of operation NOTE To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or when starting off in deep snow sand or gravel it...

Page 48: ...connect Phone Button pg 81 2 Uconnect Voice Command Button pg 55 3 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Right pg 91 4 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Left pg 91 5 Phone Hang Up Button 6 Volume Knob On Off Butt...

Page 49: ...8 Disc Eject Button 9 Uconnect 5 0 Radio pg 50 10 Display On Off Button 11 Back Button 12 Browse Enter Button Tune Scroll Knob 13 Front Power Outlet pg 98 ELECTRONICS 47...

Page 50: ...r vehi cle s systems are breached It may be possible that vehicle systems including safety related systems could be impaired or a loss of vehicle control could occur that may result in an accident inv...

Page 51: ...en Display Single Disc CD Player Bluetooth Connectivity Bluetooth Streaming Audio Uconnect 6 5N 6 5 Full Color Touchscreen Display NAV button below the display Bluetooth Connectivity Bluetooth Streami...

Page 52: ...me button on the touchscreen 3 Press the Up or Down arrows to adjust the hours or minutes then select the AM or PM button on the touchscreen You can also select 12hr or 24hr format by pressing the des...

Page 53: ...Press the Balance Fade button on the touchscreen to adjust the sound from the speakers Use the arrow buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the sound level from the front and rear or right and left sid...

Page 54: ...you are receiving a station that you wish to commit into memory press and hold the desired numbered button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds or until you hear a confirmation beep Seek Up Do...

Page 55: ...ncel See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www siriusxm com and www siriusxm ca for Canadian residents All fees and programming subject to change Our satellite service is available onl...

Page 56: ...e device such as an MP3 player or an iPod to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle s audio system using a 3 5 mm audio cable to am plify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pu...

Page 57: ...on with these helpful quick tips It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 5 0 system Key Features Five inch Color Touchscreen Display with AM FM USB Blueto...

Page 58: ...at the driver 4 Each time you give a Voice Command you must first press either the VR or Phone button wait until after the beep then say your Voice Command 5 You can interrupt the help message or syst...

Page 59: ...VR button After the beep say Cancel to stop a current voice session Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands Repeat to listen to the system prompts again Notice the visual cues that inform you...

Page 60: ...M Satellite Radio trial required Push the VR button After the beep say Tune to ninety five point five FM Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1 TIP At any time if you are not sure of what to say or want to...

Page 61: ...nlight Sonata Play genre Classical TIP Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod or USB device Your Voice Command must match exactly how the artist album song and...

Page 62: ...nstructions Push the Phone button After the beep say one of the following commands Call John Smith Dial 123 456 7890 and follow the system prompts Redial call previous outgoing phone number Call back...

Page 63: ...l be Late Okay Where are you I will be number min utes late Call me Are you there yet I ll call you later I need directions See you in number of minutes I m on my way Can t talk right now I m lost Tha...

Page 64: ...omatically via GPS so should not require any time ad justment If you do need to set the time manually follow the instructions below For Model 6 5N turn the unit on then press the time display at the t...

Page 65: ...ont Rear Left or Right buttons on the touchscreen or press and drag the Speaker Icon to adjust the Balance Fade Equalizer Press the Equalizer button on the touchscreen to activate the Equalizer screen...

Page 66: ...touchscreen for more than two sec onds to bypass stations without stopping The radio will stop at the next listenable sta tion once the Seek Arrow button on the touchscreen is released Direct Tune Tu...

Page 67: ...ge programming To access SiriusXM Satellite Radio press the SXM button on the main Radio screen The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio mode Seek Up Seek D...

Page 68: ...Satellite Radio screen Favorites Lets you manage artists and songs in the Favorites list and configure Alert Settings to let you know when favorite songs or artists are playing on other channels Also...

Page 69: ...our satellite service area and in AK and HI 2016 Sirius XM Radio Inc Sirius XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc MEDIA HUB PLAYING iPod USB MP3 DEVICES There are ma...

Page 70: ...d device for the first time the system may take several min utes to read your music depending on the number of files For example the system will take approximately five minutes for every 1 000 songs l...

Page 71: ...ouchscreen while in Media mode Uconnect 6 5N Media Hub USB AUX Ports Media Hub SD USB AUX Ports Remote USB Port Fully Functional S S S Standard Equipment O Optional Equipment The iPod CD AUX controls...

Page 72: ...uchscreen 4 In the Guidance menu adjust the Nav Volume by pressing the or buttons on the touchscreen Finding Points Of Interest From the main Navigation menu press the Where To button on the touchscre...

Page 73: ...vailable while your vehicle is in motion However you can also use Voice Command to enter an address while moving See Voice Command Tips for more information Setting Your Home Location Press the NAV bu...

Page 74: ...vigating a route Press the Menu button on the touchscreen to return to the Main Navigation menu Press the Where To button on the touchscreen then search for the extra stop When another location has be...

Page 75: ...tion the device might not calculate a detour For more information see your Uconnect 6 5N Owner s Manual Supplement UCONNECT 6 5N VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect...

Page 76: ...d at the driver 4 Each time you give a Voice Command you must first press either the VR or Phone button wait until after the beep then say your Voice Command 5 You can interrupt the help message or sy...

Page 77: ...Push the VR button After the beep say Cancel to stop a current voice session Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands Repeat to listen to the system prompts again Notice the visual cues that in...

Page 78: ...M Satellite Radio trial required Push the VR button After the beep say Tune to ninety five point five FM Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1 TIP At any time if you are not sure of what to say or want to...

Page 79: ...ds and fol low the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist Change source to Bluetooth Change source to iPod Change source to USB Play artist Beethoven Play album Greatest Hits Play son...

Page 80: ...how to get to where you want to go 1 To enter a destination push the VR button After the beep say Find Address 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills Michigan 2 Then follow the system prompts TIP To start a...

Page 81: ...nstructions Push the Phone button After the beep say one of the following commands Call John Smith Dial 123 456 7890 and follow the system prompts Redial call previous outgoing phone number Call back...

Page 82: ...I ll be Late Okay Where are you I will be number minutes late Call me Are you there yet I ll call you later I need directions See you in number of minutes I m on my way Can t talk right now I m lost...

Page 83: ...Hold 2 Mobile Phone Signal Strength 3 Currently Paired Mobile Phone 4 Mobile Phone Battery Life 5 Mute Microphone 6 Transfer To From Uconnect System 7 Uconnect Phone Settings Menu 8 Text Messaging 9...

Page 84: ...ch other wire lessly Uconnect 6 5 Phone Menu 1 Favorite Contacts 2 Mobile Phone Battery Life 3 Currently Paired Mobile Phone 4 Mobile Phone Signal Strength 5 Mute Microphone 6 Transfer To From Uconnec...

Page 85: ...nnecting Your Mobile Phone To The Uconnect System Mobile phone pairing is the process of establishing a wireless connection between a cellu lar phone and the Uconnect system NOTE To use the Uconnect P...

Page 86: ...your Bluetooth enabled iPhone 1 Press the Settings button 2 Select Bluetooth Ensure the Bluetooth feature is en abled Once enabled the mobile phone will begin to search for Bluetooth connections 3 Whe...

Page 87: ...vice To search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled Android Device 1 Push the Menu button 2 Select Settings 3 Select Connections 4 Turn Bluetooth setting to On Ensure the Bluetooth feature...

Page 88: ...s Examples Call John Smith Call John Smith mobile Dial 1 248 555 1212 Redial Mute Or Unmute Microphone During Call During a call press the Mute button on the Phone main screen to mute and unmute the c...

Page 89: ...the volume setting for Uconnect is different than the audio system NOTE To access help push the Uconnect Phone button on the steering wheel and say help Press the display or press either the Phone or...

Page 90: ...Show Notifications to On Android Devices 1 Push the Menu button on the mobile phone 2 Select Settings 3 Select Connections 4 Turn Show Notifications to On Enable iPhone Incoming Text Messages ELECTRON...

Page 91: ...some mobile phones to make the SMS voice reading function available the SMS notification option on phone must be enabled This option is usually in the Bluetooth connections menu for a device registere...

Page 92: ...mon Questions To Improve Bluetooth Performance With Your Uconnect System Mobile Phone won t reconnect to system after pairing Set mobile phone to auto connect or trusted device in mobile phone Bluetoo...

Page 93: ...le Access carriers do not support conference calling Refer to your mobile phone user s manual for further information Making calls while connected to AUX Plugging in your mobile phone to AUX while con...

Page 94: ...features a driver interactive display displays information such as trip information range fuel consumption average speed and travel time Trip Functions Both trip functions are resettable reset start o...

Page 95: ...sumption since the last reset Instantaneous Fuel Economy This indicates the fuel consumption The value is constantly updated The message will appear on the display if the vehicle is parked with the en...

Page 96: ...er button Before You Begin Programming HomeLink Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin program ming For efficient programming and accurate transmission of the radio...

Page 97: ...HomeLink indica tor will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink has received the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons after the indicator light changes from slow...

Page 98: ...ntly programming is complete and the garage door or device should activate when the HomeLink button is pushed 6 To program the two remaining HomeLink buttons repeat each step for each remain ing butto...

Page 99: ...he power inverter will automatically shut down Once the elec trical device has been removed from the outlet the inverter should automatically reset If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts...

Page 100: ...TE Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp power rating is ex ceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced Power outlets are designed...

Page 101: ...D NOT ALLOWED On Trailer ALL OK OK OK NOTE When recreational towing your vehicle always follow applicable state and provincial laws Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional d...

Page 102: ...e the key in the OFF position while being towed 4 Release the brake pedal only when the parking brake is applied or the vehicle is se curely connected to a tow vehicle CAUTION DO NOT flat tow any vehi...

Page 103: ...tained in the Owner s Information which you are ad vised to read carefully in all cases Always refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication All active telltales will d...

Page 104: ...hecked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the ve hicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a differen...

Page 105: ...nd wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly NOTE Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air tempera ture change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure...

Page 106: ...e brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Electronic Stability Control ESC system In this case the light will re...

Page 107: ...vehicle Have the vehicle serviced immediately Electronic Stability Control ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light The ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come...

Page 108: ...or Indicates that headlights are on high beam Vehicle Security Light This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming The light will flash at a slow...

Page 109: ...le to steer the car the effort needed to operate the steering wheel could be increased contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible Defroster Indicator Indicates that defroster is on Change Engine...

Page 110: ...t from the engine cooling system If the temperature reading does not return to normal turn the engine off immediately We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur Have...

Page 111: ...ur body under a vehicle that is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a ser vice center where it can be raised on a lift Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on...

Page 112: ...go area on the outside of the ve hicle 1 Remove the cargo floor to access the winch 2 Remove the jack handle and use the wrench end to lower the spare tire 3 When the spare is clear replace the jack t...

Page 113: ...ging the wheel 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers 3 Set the parking brake 4 Place the gear selector in PARK Euro Twin Clutch Transmission or REVERSE manual transmission 5 Turn Off the ignition 6 Bl...

Page 114: ...when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Only use the jack in the...

Page 115: ...is closest to the flat tire Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange centering the jack saddle be tween the locating notches on the sill fl...

Page 116: ...injury To avoid possible personal injury handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges 9 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise 10 Finish...

Page 117: ...KIT If a tire is punctured you can make a first emergency repair using the Tire Service Kit located in the rear storage area under the cargo floor Tire punctures of up to 1 4 of an inch 6mm can be rep...

Page 118: ...im mediately with plenty of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin Change clothing as soon as possible if there is any contact with clothing Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex I...

Page 119: ...at an authorized dealer If the pressure is at 19 psi 1 3 bar or above repeat the inflation process to reach the correct tire pressure and continue driving Peel off the warning label from the bottle an...

Page 120: ...ack Jump starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer s operating inst...

Page 121: ...at can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydro gen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the Euro Twin Clutch Transmissi...

Page 122: ...ged battery This is the only way to success fully jump start the vehicle Follow these steps to disconnect the negative battery cable 1 Pull outward on the negative battery cable terminal release lever...

Page 123: ...he positive jumper cable from the positive post of the booster battery 4 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive post of the discharged vehicle NOTE The negative bat...

Page 124: ...einstall the gear selector boot TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE NOTE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service Towing Condi tion Wheels OFF The Ground...

Page 125: ...n of the above requirements can cause severe engine and or transmission damage Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Euro Twin Clutch Transmission Vehicle c...

Page 126: ...DRIVE and REVERSE with Automatic or Euro Twin Clutch Transmission or 2nd gear and REVERSE with manual transmission while gently pressing the accelerator Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pres...

Page 127: ...with an Enhanced Accident Response System Please refer to Supplemental Restraint System SRS Air Bags in Occupant Re straints for further information on the Enhanced Accident Response System EARS funct...

Page 128: ...hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel 2 Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the red safety catch lever to the left and raise the hood The safety catch lever i...

Page 129: ...ision Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death CAUTION To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower hood to approxi mately 12 in 30 cm and drop the h...

Page 130: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 4L TURBO 1 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 128...

Page 131: ...5 Battery 6 Front Distribution Unit Fuses 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Coolant Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 129...

Page 132: ...10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS 90032 Engine Oil 1 4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use SAE 5W 40 API Ce...

Page 133: ...or use with propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze Use of propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze is not recommended Chassis Component Fluid Lubricant or Genuine Part Manual Transmi...

Page 134: ...ler will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer the message can be reset b...

Page 135: ...filter Rotate the tires Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required Inspect brake...

Page 136: ...func tion X X X X X X X Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter X X X X X Replace cabin air filter X X X X X X X Replace Brake Fluid every two years X X X X X X X Clean and lube sun roof tra...

Page 137: ...hange interval is time based only mileage intervals do not apply The spark plug change interval is mileage based only yearly intervals do not apply WARNING You can be badly injured working on or aroun...

Page 138: ...d dealer If a general protection fuse for safety systems air bag system braking system power unit systems engine system gearbox system or steering system blows contact an authorized dealer Underhood F...

Page 139: ...ster F21 15 Amp Blue Fuel Pump F22 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain F23 20 Amp Yellow Anti Lock Brake Valves F30 5 Amp Tan After Run Pump F81 70 Amp Tan PTC Secondary F82 40 Amp Orange Transmission F83 40 Amp...

Page 140: ...p Level ing 16 F50 7 5 Amp Brown Airbag 17 F51 5 Amp Tan Vehicle Radio Switch Climate Control System Stop Light Re verse Gear Sunroof Parking Sen sor Rear Camera 18 F37 7 5 Amp Brown Stop Light Switch...

Page 141: ...ary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into the sidewall pre ceding the size designation Example T145 80D18 103M High flotation tire sizing is based on U S design standard...

Page 142: ...d pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry Maximum Pressure Maximum pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this...

Page 143: ...tion pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after sitting for a minimum of three hours Inflation pres...

Page 144: ...ion pressure of each tire including the spare tire if equipped at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle NOTE Refer to the Owner s Manual on the DVD or the Tire Informa...

Page 145: ...Tire size designed for your vehicle 4 Cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the t...

Page 146: ...able cargo and lug gage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how th...

Page 147: ...for your vehicle Never overload them TIRES GENERAL INFORMATION Spare Tires If Equipped NOTE For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire please refer to the Tire Service Kit sec...

Page 148: ...compact spare tire Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any given time WARNING Compact and Collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use only With these sp...

Page 149: ...ion Wash wheels with the same soap solution recommended for the body of the vehicle Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration caused by salt sodium chloride magnesium chloride calcium chloride etc...

Page 150: ...cle and applying the brakes when stopping will reduce the risk of brake rotor corrosion Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels CAUTION If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or Black Satin Chrom...

Page 151: ...straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteris tics Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A the highest B and C re...

Page 152: ...er Rear Tail Stop Lamps P21 5W Rear Tail Lamp LED See Authorized dealer Rear Turn Signal Lamps P21W Rear Backup Lamps W16W Rear Side Marker Lamps LED See Authorized dealer Center High Mounted Stop Lam...

Page 153: ...55 0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause...

Page 154: ...t finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your au thorized dealer or...

Page 155: ...thentic FIAT Acces sories by Mopar visit your local dealer ship or online at mopar com for U S residents and mopar ca for Canadian residents NOTE All parts are subject to availability EXTERIOR Chrome...

Page 156: ...ries Sold Separately Premium Carpet Floor Mats ELECTRONICS Electronic Vehicle Tracking System EVTS Remote Start Mopar Web CARRIERS Removable Roof Rack Hitch mount Bike Carrier Bike Receiver Roof Mount...

Page 157: ...UTILITY How much can I tow with my FIAT 500L pg 99 How do I tow my FIAT 500L behind another vehicle pg 99 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking pg 102 How do I J...

Page 158: ...s New Vehicle 28 Bulb Replacement 150 Bulbs Light 150 Canada 3 152 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 130 Capacities Fluid 130 Caps Filler Fuel 125 Oil Engine 132 Car Washes 132 Changing A Flat Tire...

Page 159: ...l Selection 132 Overheating 108 Temperature Warning Light 103 Enhanced Accident Response Feature 14 125 Euro Twin Clutch Transmission 40 Fluid Type 131 Exhaust System 132 FAQ 155 Filters Air Cleaner 1...

Page 160: ...Vehicle 126 Maintenance 126 Maintenance Free Battery 132 Maintenance General 126 132 Maintenance Procedures 132 Maintenance Schedule 132 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 105 Manual Transmissi...

Page 161: ...27 Steering Wheel Audio Controls 91 Stuck Freeing 124 Sun Roof 38 Supplemental Restraint System Air Bag 12 Telescoping Steering Column 27 Text Messaging 89 Tilt Steering Column 27 Tire And Loading In...

Page 162: ...ng Vehicle 132 Wheel And Wheel Trim 132 147 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care 132 147 Wind Buffeting 39 Windshield Washers 30 Windshield Wiper Blades 132 Windshield Wipers 30 Wiper Blade Replacement 132 INDEX...

Page 163: ...ase replacement DVD kits by visiting www techauthority com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement DVD kits by calling 1 800 387 1143 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acqua...

Page 164: ...n owners manuals U S www owners mopar ca en Canada 16BF 926 AA FIAT 500L Fourth Edition User Guide 2 016 USER GUIDE 2016 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved FIAT is a registered trademark of FCA Group Mark...

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