2020 Fiat 500L Lights and Wipers Quick Guide

The 2020 Fiat 500L is a functional and fashionable compact automobile that mixes Italian style. This car doesn’t fall short when it comes to basic equipment like lights and wipers. The lighting and wiper systems of the 2020 Fiat 500L will be examined in further detail in this introduction, with an emphasis on their cutting-edge design, practicality, and how they improve safety and convenience for both drivers and passengers. The well-designed lighting system on the 2020 Fiat 500L not only illuminates the road ahead but also adds to the vehicle’s distinctive appearance. Its headlamps have an eye-catching design that seamlessly combines appearance and function. These lights use cutting-edge technology that ensures they respond to shifting road conditions and offer outstanding visibility during nighttime driving. The 500L’s headlights are made to keep you secure whether you’re traversing narrow city streets or traveling through the countryside.

The 500L has a variety of different lighting elements in addition to its headlights that improve safety and appearance. daylight running lights made of LEDs not only increase daylight visibility but also give the car a more upscale look. Fog lights, which are useful for navigation in bad weather, are also included in the 2020 Fiat 500L. The 2020 Fiat 500L has cutting-edge technology in its wiper system to guarantee a clear view in all weather. The windshield wipers are made to offer the best possible coverage while effectively removing snow, rain, or other debris from your line of sight. These wipers are capable of handling sudden downpours or foggy mornings, letting you to concentrate on the road ahead without interruptions. In conclusion, the lighting and wiper systems on the 2020 Fiat 500L not only perform their intended functions but also add to the car’s overall aesthetic appeal. These technologies combine cutting-edge technology with careful design to offer a safe and entertaining driving experience. The 2020 Fiat 500L will meet your lighting and visibility needs whether you’re driving through the city or taking a lengthy road trip.

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

HEADLIGHTS
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights, headlight high beams, lane change assist and turn signals.

NOTE:
The external lights can only be turned on with the ignition in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position.

Multifunction Lever

Rotate the end of the multifunction lever upward to the first detent for headlight operation.

Headlight Operation

NOTE:
When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will be deactivated.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS) — IF EQUIPPED
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the O symbol.

NOTE

1. The low beams and side/tail lights will not be on with DRLs.
2. On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights may deactivate or reduce intensity on one side of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when the hazard warning lights are activated).

The DRLs function can be turned on or off through the touchscreen. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

HIGH BEAMS
With the low beams activated, push the multifunction lever forward (toward the front of the vehicle) to turn on the high beams. The lever will remain forward in a fixed position and the telltale will illuminate in the instrument cluster display. Pull the multifunction lever rearward (toward the rear of the vehicle) to turn off the high beams.

FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on, and remain on, until the lever is released.

PARKING LIGHTS
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and turn on the headlights.

NOTE:
If the parking lights are left on and the key is in the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position with the door open, an audible chime will sound and a message will show in the instrument cluster display. The chime will stop as soon as the door is closed or the lights are switched off.

FOLLOW ME HOME/HEADLIGHT DELAY
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time after the engine is turned off.

Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel within two minutes. Each time the lever is pulled, the activation of the lights will be extended by 30 seconds. The activation of the lights can be extended to a maximum of 210 seconds.

Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for more than two seconds.

FRONT FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the instrument panel, just below the radio. Push the switch once to turn the front fog lights on. Push the switch a second time to turn the front fog lights off.

COURTESY LIGHTS/APPROACHING LIGHTS
This feature allows the driver to locate the vehicle when parked in dark areas. It can be enabled through the Uconnect system. Through the Uconnect menu, under the “Greeting Lights” setting, the driver can choose between the following activation times: 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds. To switch off the feature, select 0 seconds. When the vehicle is unlocked, the low beams and parking lights will turn on for the time specified. Once the door is opened, the lights will remain on for an additional three minutes, or until all doors are closed. Once all doors are closed, the lights will turn off after 10 seconds.

The lights can also be turned off by:

1. Locking the door
2. Placing the ignition in the AVV (START) or MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position

Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

INTERIOR LIGHTS CONTROLS
The interior light switches are located in the overhead console. The interior lights can be set to three different positions (off/left position, center position, on/right position).
Using the switch on the bottom of the overhead console, push the switch to the on/right position from its center position and the lights are always on.

On/Right Position

Push the switch to the off/left position from its center position and the lights are always off.

Off/Left Position

Leave the switch in the center position, and the lights are turned on and off when the doors are opened or closed.

Center Position

The switches on the left and right sides of the overhead console controls the map or reading function of the lights. Push the switch to the right to turn on the right light and push the switch to the left to turn on the left light.

Map/Reading Light Switches

CAUTION
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the switch is in the center position or that the lights are off to avoid draining the battery.

Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
There are four different modes of operation that can be activated in this position:

1. When one door is opened, a three minute timer is activated.
2. When the key is removed from the ignition (within two minutes of the ignition being turned off), a 10 second timer is activated.
3. When the doors are unlocked with the key fob, a 10 second timer is activated.
4. When the doors are locked with the key fob, the lights will turn off.

Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position)
When all doors are closed, a 15 minute timer is activated.

NOTE:
The timer is deactivated when the key is moved into the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position.

REAR DOME LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED

This vehicle may be equipped with a single rear dome light.

Rear Dome Light Location — Closed Roof

For vehicles equipped with a sunroof, there are two dome lights located below the grab handles of the rear doors.

Rear Dome Light Locations — If Equipped With A Sunroof

The rear dome lights come on by opening any of the doors. They will turn off when the doors are closed.

WIPERS AND WASHERS

The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column.

NOTE:
The windshield wipers/washers will only operate with the ignition in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position.

FRONT WIPER OPERATION

There are five different modes of operation for the front windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever can be raised or lowered to access these modes.

Windshield Wiper Lever

Windshield Wiper Off 
This is the normal position of the wiper lever.

Intermittent Wiper System
Intermittent Low Speed 
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first detent for low intermittent speed to operate the wipers with a fixed pause of 10 seconds.

Intermittent High Speed 
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent for high intermittent speed to operate the wipers with a delay that is dependent on the speed of the vehicle.

Low Continuous Speed — LO
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent to operate the wipers at a low continuous speed.

High Continuous Speed — HI
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the fourth detent to operate the wipers at a high continuous speed.

Front Windshield Washer Operation
Pull the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the steering wheel to activate the washers. The wipers will activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is released.

Front Windshield Washer Operation

CAUTION

1. Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off.
2. In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
3. Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position. If the wind-shield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.

Manual High Speed/Mist
Push the lever upward from the off position. The wipers will operate at high speed to clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. This operation will continue until the lever is released. When the lever is released, the wipers will return to the off position and automatically shut off.

REAR WIPER/WASHER OPERATION

Activation
Rotate the windshield wiper lever center ring upward to operate the rear window wiper as follows:

1. In intermittent mode, when the front wind-shield wiper is not operating and the lever is in the (intermittent) position.
2. In synchronous mode (at half the speed of the front window wiper), when the front wind-shield wiper is operating and the lever is in the (intermittent) position, or when the REVERSE gear is engaged, the front wind-shield wiper is operating, and the lever is in the O (off) position.
3. In continuous mode, when the lever is in the (continuous) position.

Rear Window Wiper Operation

Pushing the windshield wiper lever forward activates the rear window washer. Keep the windshield wiper lever pushed for more than half a second to activate the rear window wiper as well. Releasing the windshield wiper lever will activate the smart washing function.

Rear Window Washer Operation

Deactivation
The function stops when the windshield wiper lever is released.

FAQs

Useful Links

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