Hood; Opening; Closing; Liftgate - Fiat 500L 2018 User Manual

HOOD

Opening

To open the hood, two latches must be released
to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the
left side of the instrument panel.
Release Lever Location
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2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push
the red safety catch lever to the left and raise
the hood. The safety catch lever is located
under the center front edge of the hood.

Closing

WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it. Lower hood to approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and drop the hood to close.
Make sure hood is fully closed for both latches.
Never drive vehicle unless hood is fully closed,
with both latches engaged.

LIFTGATE

Opening
To unlock the liftgate, use the key fob or activate
the central locking button located on the instru-
ment panel below the radio.
To open the liftgate, push the liftgate electronic
release and pull the liftgate open with one fluid
motion.
Liftgate Electronic Release