Get Getting To Know Your Vehicle -> Hood Guide for Fiat 500 L 4 Door First Generation (2012-2022)

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HOOD

Opening

To open the hood, two latches must be released to open the

hood.

1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of

the instrument panel.

Safety Catch Lever

Closing

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your

vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open

when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.

Failure to follow this warning could result in serious

injury or death.

Hood Release Lever

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 is located under the center front edge

of the hood.

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CAUTION!

To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to

close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm)

and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully

closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless

hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

LIFTGATE

Opening

To unlock the liftgate, use the key fob or activate the central

locking button located on the instrument panel below the

radio.

Liftgate Electronic Release

WARNING!

To open the liftgate, push the liftgate electronic release and

pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.

• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous

exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas-

sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the

liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.

• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,

make sure that all windows are closed, and the

climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do

not use the recirculation mode.

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

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