Fiat 500L (2019 year). Manual

Flowing/Rising Water

WARNING!

Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is
flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flowing
water can wear away the road or path’s surface and
cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water. Further-
more, flowing and/or rising water can carry your ve-
hicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this warning may
result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.

Shallow Standing Water

Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shal-
low standing water, consider the following Cautions and
Warnings before doing so.

WARNING!

• Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s

traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h)
when driving through standing water.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s

braking capabilities, which increases stopping dis-
tances. Therefore, after driving through standing
water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake
pedal several times to dry the brakes.

• Failure to follow these warnings may result in inju-

ries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers,
and others around you.

CAUTION!

• Always check the depth of the standing water before

driving through it. Never drive through standing
water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims
mounted on the vehicle.

• Determine the condition of the road or the path that

is under water and if there are any obstacles in the
way before driving through the standing water.

• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through

standing water. This will minimize wave effects.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• Driving through standing water may cause damage

to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always in-
spect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmis-
sion, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid
that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving
through standing water. Do not continue to operate
the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated, as this
may result in further damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can cause

it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious internal
damage to the engine. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
instrument panel, below the radio.

Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn
oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push the

switch a second time to turn off the Hazard Warning
flashers.

This is an emergency warning system and it should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.

When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.

NOTE:

With extended use, the Hazard Warning flashers

may wear down your battery.

BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacement Bulbs

Interior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Overhead Lamp

C5W

Sun Visors

C5W

Courtesy Lamp

W5W

Glove Compartment

C5W

Rear Courtesy Lamp

C5W

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Exterior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Front Low and High Beam Headlamp

HIR2LL

Front Turn Signal Lamps

WY21W

Front Parking

LED (See Authorized Dealer)

Daytime Running Lamps

W21W

Front Side Marker Lamps

LED (See Authorized Dealer)

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 Lamp

LED (See Authorized Dealer)

Front Fog Lamps

H11

Rear Fog Lamps - If Equipped

W16W

License Plate Lamps

W5W

NOTE:

Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from an authorized dealer.

If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit an authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.

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6. Reinstall the plastic cap.

Front Turn Signal And Daytime Running Lamps

1. Turn front wheels inboard to access upper cover in

wheel liner.

2. Open the upper cover on the front of the wheel liner.

3. Remove the cap from the back of the lower headlamp

housing.

4. Rotate the bulb counterclockwise and remove.

5. Install the bulb into socket, and rotate bulb/socket

clockwise into lamp locking it in place.

6. Reinstall the plastic cap and close the cover on the wheel

liner.

Front Fog Lamps

To replace the front fog lights, see an authorized dealer.

Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps

The front/rear side marker lamps are LED and not ser-
viced separately. See an authorized dealer for replacement
of these lights.

Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Remove the tail lamp access panel.

3. Remove the two screws that secure the tail lamp to the

body of the vehicle.

4. Remove the tail lamp assembly.

5. Remove the two screws that secure the backplate to the

tail lamp housing.

Headlamp Sealing Cap Installation

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6. Separate the backplate from the tail lamp housing.

7. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by pushing

them slightly and turning counterclockwise.

8. Remove the backup lamp bulb by pulling straight out.

9. Replace lamps as required and reinstall lamp.

Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)

This light is an LED assembly. See an authorized dealer for
replacement.

FUSES

WARNING!

• When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro-

priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as
the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another
fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or any other material. Do not
place a fuse inside a circuit breaker cavity or vice
versa. Failure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or property damage.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is

off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.

• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-

rized dealer.

• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air

bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact an authorized dealer.

General Information

The fuses protect electrical systems against excessive cur-
rent.

When a device does not work, you must check the fuse
element inside the blade fuse for a break/melt.

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Also, please be aware that when using power outlets for
extended periods of time with the engine off may result in
vehicle battery discharge.

Underhood Fuses

The Front Distribution Unit is located on the right side of
the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the
fuses, push the release tabs and remove the cover.

The ID number of the electrical component corresponding
to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.

Cavity

Maxi Fuse

Mini Fuse

Description

F01

70 Amp Tan

–

Body Controller

F02

60 Amp Blue

–

Body Controller Rear Distribution Unit

Blade Fuses

1 — Fuse Element
2 — Blade Fuse with a good/functional fuse element.
3 — Blade fuse with a NOT functional / BAD fuse element (blown
fuse).

Front Distribution Unit

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Cavity

Maxi Fuse

Mini Fuse

Description

F03

20 Amp Yellow

–

Ignition Switch

F04

40 Amp Orange

–

Anti-Lock Brake Pump

F05

70 Amp Tan

–

Electric Power Steering

F06

30 Amp Green

–

Radiator Fan - Low Speed

F07

50 Amp Red

–

Radiator Fan - High Speed

F08

40 Amp Orange

–

Blower Motor

F09

–

7.5 Amp Brown

Transmission (Aisin)

F10

–

15 Amp Blue

Horn

F11

–

10 Amp Red

Powertrain

F15

–

10 Amp Red

Transmission (Aisin)

F16

–

7.5 Amp Brown

Transmission Powertrain

F17

–

10 Amp Red

Powertrain

F18

–

5 Amp Tan

Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)

F19

–

7.5 Amp Brown

Air Conditioning

F20

–

30 Amp Green

Rear Defroster

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)

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Cavity

Maxi Fuse

Mini Fuse

Description

F83

40 Amp Orange

–

PTC (Primary)

F85

–

15 Amp Blue

Front Power Outlet 12V

F86

–

7.5 Amp Brown

USB Charger Sockets

F88

–

7.5 Amp Brown

Heated Mirrors

Interior Fuses

The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module
(BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under the
instrument panel.

Interior Fuse Panel

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Cavity

Vehicle Fuse

Number

Mini Fuse

Description

F12

7.5 Amp Brown

Right Low Beam

F32

7.5 Amp Brown

Front and Rear Ceiling Lights Trunk and Door Courtesy
Lights

Fuse Panel Cavity Locations

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Cavity

Vehicle Fuse

Number

Mini Fuse

Description

F53

7.5 Amp Brown

Instrument Panel Node

F38

20 Amp Yellow

Central Door Locking

F36

15 Amp Blue

Diagnostic Socket, Vehicle Radio, Climate Control Sys-
tem, TPMS, Sunroof

F90

7.5 Amp Brown

Left High Beam

F91

7.5 Amp Brown

Right High Beam

F92

7.5 Amp Brown

Left Fog Light

F93

7.5 Amp Brown

Right Fog Light

F42

5 Amp Tan

BSM, ESP

F33

20 Amp Yellow

Rear Left Passenger Window

F34

20 Amp Yellow

Rear Right Passenger Window

F43

20 Amp Yellow

Bi-Directional Washer

F48

20 Amp Yellow

Passenger Power Window

F13

7.5 Amp Brown

Left Low Beam, Headlamp Leveling

F50

7.5 Amp Brown

Airbag

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Cavity

Vehicle Fuse

Number

Mini Fuse

Description

F51

5 Amp Tan

Vehicle Radio Switch, Climate Control System, Stop Light,
Reverse Gear, Sunroof, Parking Sensor, Rear Camera

F37

7.5 Amp Brown

Stop Light Switch, Instrument Panel Node

F49

5 Amp Tan

Exterior Mirror, GPS, Electric Mirror, Parking Sensor

F31

5 Amp Tan

Climate Control, Seat Regulation

F47

20 Amp Yellow

Driver Power Window

Rear Interior Fuses

The rear interior fuse panel is located on the driver’s side in
the rear compartment.

Rear Fuse Panel

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Cavity

Vehicle Fuse Num-

ber

Mini Fuse

Description

F61

15 Amp Blue

Lumbar Regulation Seats

F62

15 Amp Blue

Heated Seats

F64

20 Amp Yellow

Hi Fi System

F65

20 Amp Yellow

Sun Blind

F66

20 Amp Yellow

Sunroof

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED

WARNING!

• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the

vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The

vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that 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.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on

a jack.

• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing

tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be
jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.

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