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42 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

Headlights

The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the

steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,

headlight high beams, lane change assist and turn signals.

NOTE: The external lights can only be turned on with the

ignition in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position.

Headlight Operation

NOTE: When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime

Running Lights will be deactivated.

Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped

To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the

end of the multifunction lever to the O symbol.

NOTE: The low beams and side/tail lights will not be on

with DRL.

Multifunction Lever

The DRL function can be turned on or off through the

touchscreen. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”

for further information.

Rotate the end of the multifunction lever upward to the

first detent for headlight operation.

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High Beams

Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay

With the low beams activated, push the multifunction lever

forward (toward the front of the vehicle) to turn on the

high beams. The lever will remain forward in a fixed

position and the telltale will illuminate in the instrument

cluster display. Pull the multifunction lever rearward (to-

ward the rear of the vehicle) to turn off the high beams.

When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have

the headlights remain on for a preset period of time after

the engine is turned OFF.

Activation

Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP (OFF/

LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction lever toward

the steering wheel within two minutes. Each time the lever

is pulled, the activation of the lights will be extended by 30

seconds. The activation of the lights can be extended to a

maximum of 210 seconds.

Flash-To-Pass

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by

lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This

will cause the high beam headlights to turn on, and remain

on, until the lever is released.

Deactivation

Parking Lights

Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and

hold it for more than two seconds.

To turn on the parking lights, remove the key or turn the

ignition to STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and turn on the

headlights.

Front Fog Lights — If Equipped

The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the

instrument panel, just below the radio. Push the switch

once to turn the front fog lights on. Push the switch a

second time to turn the front fog lights off.

NOTE: If the parking lights are left on and the key is in the

stop position with the door open, an audible chime will

sound and a message will show in the instrument cluster

display. The chime will stop as soon as the door is closed or

the lights are switched off.

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Courtesy Lights/Approaching Lights

INTERIOR LIGHTS

This feature allows the driver to locate the vehicle when

parked in dark areas. It can be enabled through the

Uconnect system.

Interior Lights Controls

The interior light switches are located in the overhead

console. The interior lights can be set to three different

positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right

Position).

Through the Uconnect menu, under the “Greeting Lights”

setting, the driver can choose between the following acti-

vation times: 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds.

Using the switch on the bottom of the overhead console,

push the switch to the on/right position from its center

position and the lights are always on.

To switch off the feature, select 0 seconds.

When the vehicle is unlocked, the low beams and parking

lights will turn on for the time specified. Once the door is

opened, the lights will remain on for an additional three

minutes, or until all doors are closed. Once all doors are

closed, the lights will turn off after ten seconds.

The lights can also be turned off by:

• Locking the door.

• Placing the ignition in the START or RUN position.

Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further

information.

On/Right Position

Getting To Know Your Vehicle -> Exterior Lights for Your Fiat 500 L 4 Door First Generation (2012-2022)

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