Fiat 500L 2015, User Manual

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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position,
you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
.
• Firmly set the parking brake .
• Remove the rubber storage tray liner from the center console, then lift up the front
of the shift lever bezel, carefully disengage the bezel from the shift lever housing, and
slide it up to the top of the shift lever
.
• Push and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal .
• Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the access slot at the right rear
corner of the shift lever assembly, and push and hold the white override release lever
down
.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position .
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL
.
• Reinstall the shift lever bezel (use care to avoid pinching the wiring), and the rubber
storage tray liner
.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
NOTE:
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service
.
Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
The Ground MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
EURO TWIN
CLUTCH
TRANSMISSION AUTOMATIC
(AISIN HD)
TRANSMISSION
Flat Tow NONE
Trans in
NEUTRAL Trans in
NEUTRAL
NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front OK OK OK
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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