Fiat 500L 2020 Owner's Manual page 143

Shallow Standing Water
Although your vehicle is capable of driving
through shallow standing water, consider
the following "Warnings and Cautions"
before doing so.
WARNING!
Driving through standing water limits your

vehicle's traction capabilities. Do not exceed
5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through
standing water.
Driving through standing water limits your

vehicle's braking capabilities, which
increases stopping distances. Therefore,
after driving through standing water, drive
slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal
several times to dry the brakes.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in

injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.
CAUTION!
Always check the depth of the standing water

before driving through it. Never drive through
standing water that is deeper than the
bottom of the tire rims mounted on the
vehicle.
Determine the condition of the road or the

path that is under water and if there are any
obstacles in the way before driving through
the standing water.
Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving

through standing water. This will minimize
wave effects.
STARTING AND OPERATING
CAUTION! (Continued)
Driving through standing water may cause

damage to your vehicle's drivetrain compo-
nents. Always inspect your vehicle's fluids
(i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for
signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is milky
or foamy in appearance) after driving through
standing water. Do not continue to operate
the vehicle if any fluid appears contami-
nated, as this may result in further damage.
Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Getting water inside your vehicle's engine

can cause it to lock up and stall out, and
(Continued)
cause serious internal damage to the engine.
Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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