Wind Buffeting; Euro Twin Clutch Six-Speed Transmission - Fiat 2014 500L User Manual

• Do not let children play with the sunroof, or leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, and do not leave the key in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible
to children). Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by
the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.

WIND BUFFETING

Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any
window. This will minimize buffeting.

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 condi-
tion, 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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