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Introduction for Your Fiat 500 L 4 Door First Generation (2012-2022)

INTRODUCTION  
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CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Essential Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS . . . . .5  
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INTRODUCTION  
INTRODUCTION  
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle.  
Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or  
versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore,  
you should only consider the information which is related  
to the trim level, engine, and version that you have  
purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Own-  
er’s Information, that may or may not be applicable to your  
vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”.  
All data contained in this publication are intended to help  
you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at  
a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this  
reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model  
described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For  
further information, contact an authorized dealer.  
Dear Customer,  
Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured  
that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styl-  
ing, and high quality. This Owner’s Manual has been  
prepared with the assistance of service and engineering  
specialists to acquaint you with the operation and mainte-  
nance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty  
Information, and customer oriented documents. In the  
attached Warranty Booklet, you will find a description of  
the services that FCA offers to its customers, the Warranty  
Certificate and the details of the terms and conditions for  
maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of  
these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for  
the first time. Following the instructions, recommenda-  
tions, tips, and important warnings in this manual will  
help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.  
Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particu-  
larly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and  
transfer case shifting (if equipped). Learn how your vehicle  
handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will  
improve with experience.  
NOTE: After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should  
be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and  
remain with the vehicle when sold.  
When it comes to service, remember that an authorized  
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni-  
cians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your  
satisfaction.  
INTRODUCTION  
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL  
Essential Information  
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS  
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This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against oper-  
ating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily  
injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against  
procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If  
you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss  
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-  
tions.  
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section  
contains the information you desire.  
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items  
of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustra-  
tions may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.  
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual  
contains a complete listing of all subjects.  
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS  
WARNING!  
Symbols  
Some vehicle components have colored labels whose sym-  
bols indicate precautions to be observed when using this  
component. Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in  
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further  
information on the symbols used in your vehicle.  
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could  
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may  
lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.