Shift Lever Override; Towing A Disabled Vehicle - Fiat 500L User Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE

• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position,
you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Remove the rubber storage tray liner from the center console, then lift up the front of
the shift lever bezel, carefully disengage the bezel from the shift lever housing, and slide
it up to the top of the shift lever.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool down into the access slot at the front of the
shift lever assembly, and push and hold the white override release lever down.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the shift lever bezel (use care to avoid pinching the wiring), and the rubber
storage tray liner.

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

With Ignition Key
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground).
Manual Transmission
• Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in
NEUTRAL.
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground).
NOTE:
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key
must be in the ON/RUN position. Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL.
All Transmissions
• If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the
key must be in the ON/RUN position. Make certain the transmission remains in
NEUTRAL.
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