Fiat 500L 2018 User Manual page 89

Activation:
Rotate the selector and hold in this position for
approximately half of a second, the corresponding
LED will light up and "Traction+" mode indicator
appears on the display with a dedicated message.
Deactivation:
To "Normal" mode, rotate the mode selector
counterclockwise and hold in this position for half
a second. The LED corresponding to "Normal"
mode will light up and the "Traction+" mode
deactivation indication will appear in the display.
NOTE:
If "Traction+" or "Normal" mode was active
when the engine was stopped, the next time it is
started the mode that was selected will be
reactivated.
"Gravity Control" Function
This function allows for a constant vehicle speed
to be maintained while travelling downhill. Noise
and vibrations coming from the brakes when the
system is activated are normal. To activate the
system reach a speed slower than 15 mph
(25 km/h). After reaching the desired speed,
release the accelerator and brake pedals com-
pletely. If you want to increase/decrease the
speed, press the accelerator/brake pedals again
NOTE:
System intervention set-up can only be engaged
with "Traction+" mode activated.
Activation:
With "Traction+" mode on, rotate the selector
clockwise and hold in this position for half a
second, until the corresponding LED lights up and
"Gravity Control" functionality appears on the
display with a dedicated message.
Deactivation:
To deactivate the "Gravity Control" functionality
rotate the selector counterclockwise and hold in
this position for half a second. The LED corre-
sponding to "Gravity Control" functionality will
shut off and the "Gravity Control" functionality
deactivation indication will appear on the display.
NOTE:
• To prevent engine stalling do not use the system
if the transmission is in NEUTRAL.
• The system is available when the speed be-
tween 4 mph (7 km/h) and 15 mph (25 km/h).
• The Gravity Control system must be used with
a gear that is suitable for the set speed, in order
to prevent possible engine stalling. While the
Gravity Control system is operating it is also
possible to take control of the vehicle again by
pressing the brake and accelerator pedals. If the
Gravity Control is not available when system
intervention set-up is engaged, this could be due
to brake overheating. If this happens, wait for a
few minutes.
• If the braking system overheats the system will
deactivate through a gradual release of the
braking pressure, leaving vehicle control to the
driver. Deactivation of the Gravity Control
system is accompanied by flashing of the warn-
ing light, by a dedicated message in the display
and an acoustic warning. To reactivate the
system intervention set-up wait for the system
to cool down and turn the selector again.
• If the speed exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) and is
below 31 mph (50 km/h), the Gravity Control
system intervention set-up is deactivated but is
ready for being reactivated when the speed
drops back below 15 mph (25 km/h). The
indicator in the instrument panel turns off and
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