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

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To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle  
down. To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel  
upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten  
the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or  
push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in  
position, push the control handle up until fully engaged.  
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced  
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night  
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should  
be adjusted while the small control under the mirror is set  
in the day position (toward the windshield).  
WARNING!  
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.  
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-  
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the  
driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow  
this warning may result in serious injury or death.  
MIRRORS  
Inside Day/Night Mirror  
Adjusting Rearview Mirror  
A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is a  
twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the windshield.  
The mirror installs on the windshield button with a coun-  
terclockwise rotation and requires no tools for mounting.  
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right  
for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center  
on the view through the rear window.  
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped  
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from  
vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by  
pushing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the  
left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the  
dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the  
button does not illuminate.  
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NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is moving  
Conversation Mirror — If Equipped  
in REVERSE.  
There is a conversation mirror located at the top of the  
overhead console.  
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Automatic Dimming Mirror  
Conversation Mirror Location  
CAUTION!  
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never  
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.  
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the  
mirror clean.  
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To access the conversation mirror, pull downward on the  
mirror until it reaches the open position.  
Power Mirror Controls  
Folding Mirrors  
Conversation Mirror  
The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to pivot  
forward or rearward to help avoid damage. The mirror has  
three detent positions: full forward, normal and full rearward.  
Power Mirrors  
The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s door  
trim panel. To adjust a mirror, turn the control knob toward  
the left or right mirror positions indicated. Tilt the control  
wand in the direction you want the mirror to move. When  
you are finished adjusting the mirror, turn the control to  
the center position to prevent accidentally moving a mirror.  
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped  
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This  
feature will be activated whenever you turn on the  
rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Climate  
Controls” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further  
information.  
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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped  
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature — If Equipped  
An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor. To  
use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing  
the mirror cover upward. The light turns on automatically.  
Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.  
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for additional  
flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun.  
To use the “Slide-On-Rod” feature, rotate the sun visor  
downward and unclip it. Pull the sun visor along the  
“Slide-On-Rod” until the sun visor is in the desired posi-  
tion.  
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Illuminated Vanity Mirror  
“Slide-On-Rod” Feature  
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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.