Euro Twin Clutch Six-Speed Transmission; Wind Buffeting - Fiat 500L 2015 User Manual

Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a
helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting.
If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize
the buffeting or open any window.
Power Sun Blind
• Pull the power sun blind switch and the blind will move towards the rear part of the
car, until it is fully open.
With the blind fully open pull the power sun blind switch and the blind will move
towards the front part of the car, until it is fully closed.
NOTE:
During the automatic opening and closing stages, if the power sun blind switch is pulled
again it will stop the blind movement.

EURO TWIN CLUTCH SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION

• This vehicle may be equipped with a fuel efficient Euro Twin Clutch Six Speed Trans-
mission. This transmission offers a sportier driving experience with faster AutoStick
shifting.
• During low-speed driving conditions in first gear, vehicle momentum changes may feel
exaggerated in response to changes in accelerator pedal position. This behavior is nor-
mal and is similar to vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.
NOTE:
• Very aggressive driving may result in some clutch odor similar to a manual transmission.
An active warning message will display in the Instrument Cluster if cool down actions
are needed.
• The first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
• At low speeds you may hear mechanical noises similar to a manual transmission as
the transmission changes gears. These noises are normal and will not damage the
transmission.
• Before and after the engine is started, you may hear a hydraulic pump for a short
period of time. This noise is normal and will not damage the transmission.
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