2020 Fiat 500l Owner's Manual
Year:
2020
Make:
Fiat
Model:
500l
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
8
INTRODUCTION
8
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
9
Essential Information
9
Symbols
9
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
10
KEYS
10
Key With Remote Control
10
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
10
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
10
Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Control
10
Programming Additional Key Fobs
11
Request For Additional Remote Controls
11
General Information
11
IGNITION SWITCH
12
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
13
SENTRY KEY
13
Key Programming
13
Replacement Keys
13
General Information
13
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
14
To Arm The System
14
To Disarm The System
14
Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) — If Equipped
15
DOORS
15
Power Door Locks
15
Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open
16
Auto-Relocking (Only For Rear Doors)
16
Child-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)
17
SEATS
17
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats)
17
Forward/Rearward Adjustment
18
Seat Height Adjustment
18
Recliner Adjustment
18
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)
19
Rear Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
19
Reclining Rear Seats
19
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat
20
Power Adjustment (Front Seats) — If Equipped
21
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
21
Heated Seats — If Equipped
21
Rear Armrest — If Equipped
22
HEAD RESTRAINTS
22
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
22
Rear Head Restraint Adjustment
23
Front Head Restraint Removal
23
Rear Head Restraint Removal
24
STEERING WHEEL
24
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
24
MIRRORS
25
Inside Day/Night Mirror
25
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
25
Conversation Mirror — If Equipped
26
Power Mirrors
26
Folding Mirrors
26
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
26
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
26
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped
27
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
27
Headlights
27
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) — If Equipped
27
High Beams
28
Flash-To-Pass
28
Parking Lights
28
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
28
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
28
Courtesy Lights/Approaching Lights
28
INTERIOR LIGHTS
29
Interior Lights Controls
29
Rear Dome Lights — If Equipped
30
WIPERS AND WASHERS
30
Front Wiper Operation
30
Intermittent Wiper System
31
Front Windshield Washer Operation
31
Manual High Speed/Mist
31
Rear Wiper/Washer Operation
32
CLIMATE CONTROLS
33
Manual Climate Control Overview
33
Manual Climate Control Descriptions
34
Automatic Climate Control Overview
36
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
36
Climate Control Functions
39
A/C (Air Conditioning)
39
Recirculation
39
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
39
Automatic Operation
39
Manual Operation Override
40
Operating Tips
40
Winter Operation
40
Vacation/Storage
40
Window Fogging
40
Outside Air Intake
40
Cabin Air Filter
41
System Maintenance
41
Additional Electric Heater — If Equipped
41
Operating Tips Chart
41
WINDOWS
42
Power Windows
42
Power Window Controls
42
Auto-Down
42
Auto-Up Feature With Auto-Reverse Protection — If Equipped
43
Resetting The Auto-Up Feature
43
Wind Buffeting
43
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
43
Opening
44
Closing
44
Anti-Pinch Protect Feature
44
Sunroof Reinitialization
44
Wind Buffeting
45
Power Sun Blind
45
HOOD
45
Opening
45
Closing
46
LIFTGATE
46
Opening
46
Liftgate Emergency Release
47
Cargo Area Features
47
Rear Cargo Storage Features
47
Cargo Area Tie Downs — If Equipped
49
Storage Compartments
49
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
50
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
50
Programming A Rolling Code
50
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
51
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
52
Using HomeLink®
52
Security
53
Troubleshooting Tips
53
General Information
53
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
54
Storage
54
Glove Compartment
54
Front Center Armrest Storage — If Equipped
54
Cupholders
55
Power Outlets
55
Cigar Lighter — If Equipped
55
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
56
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
57
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
57
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
58
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
59
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
59
Change Engine Oil Indicator System
60
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
61
Speedometer
61
Trip
61
Vehicle Info
63
Audio
63
Phone
63
Navigation — If Equipped
64
Stored Messages
64
Settings
64
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
67
Red Warning Lights
67
Air Bag Warning Light
67
Brake Warning Light
67
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
68
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
68
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
69
Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light
69
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
69
Battery Charge Warning Light
69
Transmission Fault Warning Light
69
Oil Pressure Warning Light
69
Oil Pressure Sensor Failure Warning Light
69
Door Open Warning Light
70
Liftgate Open Warning Light
70
Yellow Warning Lights
70
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light
70
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Light — If Equipped
70
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light — If Equipped
70
Low Fuel Indicator Light
70
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)
71
Passenger Air Bag Indicator Light
71
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
71
Yellow Indicator Lights
73
External Light Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped
73
Fuel Cutoff Indicator Light — If Equipped
73
Fuel Cutoff Failure Light — If Equipped
73
Fuel Level Sensor Failure
73
Icy Road Condition Indicator Light — If Equipped
73
Rear Defrost Light
73
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
74
Immobilizer Fail / VPS Electrical Alarm Indicator Light
74
Green Indicator Lights
74
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped
74
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
74
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
74
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
74
White Indicator Lights
74
Cruise Control On Light — If Equipped
74
Cruise Control Canceled Light — If Equipped
75
Blue Indicator Lights
75
High Beam Indicator Light
75
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
75
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
75
SAFETY FEATURES
77
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
77
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
78
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System
78
Brake Assist System (BAS)
78
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
78
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
79
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
79
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
80
ESC Operating Modes
81
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
82
HSA Activation Criteria
82
Disabling/Enabling HSA
82
Traction Control System (TCS)
82
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
83
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
83
Base System
84
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
84
Check TPMS Warnings
85
General Information
85
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
86
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
86
Important Safety Precautions
86
Seat Belt Systems
87
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
87
Lap/Shoulder Belts
88
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
90
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
91
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
91
Seat Belt Pretensioner
91
Energy Management Feature
91
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
92
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
93
Air Bag System Components
93
Air Bag Warning Light
93
Front Air Bags
94
Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features
95
Front Air Bag Operation
95
Knee Impact Bolsters
96
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
96
Supplemental Side Air Bags
96
Air Bag System Components
99
If A Deployment Occurs
99
Enhanced Accident Response System
100
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
101
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
103
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
103
Child Restraints
104
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
105
Infant And Child Restraints
105
Older Children And Child Restraints
106
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
106
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
107
Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System
108
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
108
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
110
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
110
Center Seat LATCH
111
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
111
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
112
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
113
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
113
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
115
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage:
116
Transporting Pets
117
SAFETY TIPS
117
Transporting Passengers
117
Exhaust Gas
117
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
117
Seat Belts
117
Air Bag Warning Light
118
Defroster
118
Floor Mat Safety Information
118
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
119
Tires
119
Lights
119
Door Latches
119
Fluid Leaks
119
STARTING AND OPERATING
120
STARTING THE ENGINE
120
Normal Starting
120
Automatic Transmission
120
Cold Weather Operation
120
Extended Park Starting
121
If Engine Fails To Start
121
After Starting
121
Turbo Charger “Cool Down”
121
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
121
MODE SELECTOR – IF EQUIPPED
122
Operating Modes
122
PARKING BRAKE
124
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
124
Key Ignition Park Interlock
125
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
125
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
125
Gear Ranges
126
PARK (P)
126
REVERSE (R)
128
NEUTRAL (N)
128
DRIVE (D)
128
Transmission Limp Home Mode
129
AUTOSTICK
129
Operation
129
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
130
SPEED CONTROL
130
To Activate
131
To Set A Desired Speed
131
To Vary The Speed Setting
131
To Accelerate For Passing
132
Using Speed Control On Hills
132
To Resume Speed
132
To Deactivate
132
REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
132
Rear Park Assist Sensors
133
Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts
133
Indications On Display — If Equipped
134
Failure Indications
135
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System
135
Park Assist System Usage Precautions
135
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA
136
ADDING FUEL
138
VEHICLE LOADING
139
Certification Label
139
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
139
Payload
139
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
139
Tire Size
139
Rim Size
140
Inflation Pressure
140
Curb Weight
140
Loading
140
TRAILER TOWING
140
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
141
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
141
DRIVING TIPS
142
Driving On Slippery Surfaces
142
Acceleration
142
Traction
142
Driving Through Water
142
Flowing/Rising Water
142
Shallow Standing Water
143
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
144
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
144
BULB REPLACEMENT
144
Replacement Bulbs
144
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
146
Headlamps Low Beam And High Beam
146
Front Turn Signal And Daytime Running Lamps
147
Front Fog Lamps
147
Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps
147
Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
147
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
148
FUSES
148
General Information
148
Underhood Fuses
148
Interior Fuses
150
Rear Interior Fuses
153
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED
154
Jack Location
154
Removal Of Jack And Tools
154
Spare Tire Removal
155
Preparations For Jacking
156
Jacking Instructions
157
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools
160
Spare Tire Storage
161
TIRE SERVICE KIT
161
JUMP STARTING
163
Preparations For Jump Start
163
Jump Starting Procedure
164
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
165
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE
166
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
167
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
167
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
169
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
170
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
170
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
171
SCHEDULED SERVICING
171
Maintenance Plan
172
Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle
174
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO
175
Checking Oil Level
176
Adding Washer Fluid
176
Maintenance-Free Battery
176
Pressure Washing
177
DEALER SERVICE
177
Engine Oil
177
Change Engine Oil
177
Engine Oil Selection
177
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
178
Engine Oil Viscosity — 1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE Grade)
178
Synthetic Engine Oils
178
Materials Added To Engine Oil
178
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
178
Engine Oil Filter
178
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
179
Air Conditioner Maintenance
179
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf
179
Body Lubrication
180
Windshield Wiper Blades
180
Service Position Strategy
180
Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
181
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
181
Exhaust System
181
Cooling System
183
Coolant Checks
183
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
183
Selection Of Coolant
183
Adding Coolant
184
Cooling System Pressure Cap
184
Disposal Of Used Coolant
185
Coolant Level
185
Points To Remember
185
Brake System
186
Brake Master Cylinder
186
Automatic Transmission
186
Selection Of Lubricant
186
Special Additives
187
Fluid Level Check
187
Fluid And Filter Changes
187
RAISING THE VEHICLE
188
TIRES
188
Tire Safety Information
188
Tire Markings
188
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
189
Tire Terminology And Definitions
190
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
190
Loading
191
Tires — General Information
194
Tire Pressure
194
Tire Inflation Pressures
195
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
195
Radial Ply Tires
195
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
196
Tire Spinning
196
Tread Wear Indicators
197
Life Of Tire
197
Replacement Tires
197
Tire Types
198
All Season Tires — If Equipped
198
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
198
Snow Tires
199
Spare Tires — If Equipped
199
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
199
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
199
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
200
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
200
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
200
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
201
Tire Chains and Traction Devices
202
Tire Rotation Recommendations
202
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
203
Treadwear
203
Traction Grades
203
Temperature Grades
204
VEHICLE STORAGE
204
BODYWORK
205
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
205
What Causes Corrosion?
205
Body And Underbody Maintenance
205
Cleaning Headlights
205
Preserving The Bodywork
205
Washing
205
Special Care
206
INTERIORS
206
Seats And Fabric Parts
206
Seat Belt Maintenance
206
Plastic And Coated Parts
207
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
207
Leather Parts
207
Glass Surfaces
207
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
208
IDENTIFICATION DATA
208
Vehicle Identification Number
208
BRAKE SYSTEM
208
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
208
Torque Specifications
209
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
209
1.4L Turbo
209
Reformulated Gasoline
210
Materials Added To Fuel
210
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
210
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
211
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications
211
MMT In Gasoline
211
Fuel System Cautions
212
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
212
FLUID CAPACITIES
213
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
213
Engine
213
Chassis
215
MULTIMEDIA
216
CYBERSECURITY
216
UCONNECT SETTINGS
217
Uconnect 4/4 NAV Settings
217
Language
218
Display
218
Units
219
Voice
219
Clock & Date
220
Safety & Driving Assistance
221
Lights
222
Doors & Locks
222
Engine Off Options
223
Audio
223
Phone/Bluetooth®
225
SiriusXM® Setup — If Equipped
226
Restore Settings To Default
227
Clear Personal Data
227
SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
228
Safety Guidelines
228
Safe Usage Of The Uconnect System
228
Care And Maintenance
228
UCONNECT 4/4 NAV WITH 7-INCH DISPLAY
229
Introduction
229
Drag & Drop Menu Bar
230
Radio Mode
230
Radio Controls
230
Setting The Presets
231
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Mode — If Equipped
232
Replay
233
Favorites
234
Browse In SXM
234
Audio Settings
236
Media Mode
237
USB/iPod® Mode
237
AUX Mode
238
Bluetooth® Mode
238
Android Auto™
239
Android Auto™ Maps
240
Android Auto™ Music
241
Android Auto™ Communication
242
Android Auto™ Apps
242
Apple CarPlay® Integration
242
Apple CarPlay® Phone
244
Apple CarPlay® Music
244
Apple CarPlay® Messages
244
Apple CarPlay® Maps
244
Apple CarPlay® Apps
245
Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay® Tips And Trick
245
Phone Mode
246
Overview
246
Phone Operation
248
Operation
248
Natural Speech
249
Help Command
249
Cancel Command
249
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile Phone
249
Pair Additional Mobile Phones
250
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device
251
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
251
Disconnecting A Phone Or Audio Device
251
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device
252
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
252
Managing Your Favorites
252
Phonebook Download (Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone) — If Equipped
252
To Remove A Favorite
253
Phone Call Features
253
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call
253
Dial By Saying A Number
253
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name
253
Call Controls
253
Touch-Tone Number Entry
254
Recent Calls
254
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
254
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
254
Do Not Disturb
254
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
255
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
255
Toggling Between Calls
255
Join Calls
255
Call Termination
255
Redial
255
Call Continuation
255
Browsing SMS
256
Advanced Phone Connectivity
256
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
256
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect Phone And Mobile Phone
256
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone
256
Voice Command
256
Far End Audio Performance
257
Bluetooth® Communication Link
257
Power-Up
257
Navigation Mode — If Equipped
257
Navigation Main Menu
257
Navigating A Route
258
Search
258
Current Route
258
My Places
259
My Routes
260
Parking
260
Gas Stations
260
SETTINGS
260
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
261
Radio Operation
261
Player Operation
261
IPOD®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL
261
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
262
Regulatory And Safety Information
262
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
263
Introducing Uconnect
263
Get Started
263
Basic Voice Commands
264
Radio
264
Media
265
Phone
265
Navigation (4 NAV) — If Equipped
265
Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped
266
Android Auto™ — If Equipped
266
Apple CarPlay® — If Equipped
267
General Information
268
Additional Information
268
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
269
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
269
Prepare For The Appointment
269
Prepare A List
269
Be Reasonable With Requests
269
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
269
FCA US LLC Customer Center
270
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center
270
In Mexico Contact
270
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands
270
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
270
Service Contract
270
WARRANTY INFORMATION
271
MOPAR PARTS
271
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
271
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
271
In Canada
271
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
272
INDEX
273
FAQ about the 2020 Fiat 500l Manual
What contains the 2020 500l manual?
The Fiat 500l owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Fiat to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Fiat 500l. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Fiat 500l 2020 owner's manual:
- Maintenance for your Fiat 500l, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Fiat 500l owners can do
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
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