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How the Dualogic Automatic Gearbox Works on the Fiat 500L

Model: Fiat 500 500 L - Years 2012-2023
Part: Transmission

In this video, you will see how the automatic gearbox of the Fiat 500L works: without a clutch, you will only use your right foot. All gear changes will be displayed on the instrument panel. When the vehicle is in "N" (neutral), the handbrake must be engaged, as it does not have a "P" function. Start the engine with the gearbox in "N", foot on the brake, and release the "neutral" so that the gearbox engages automatically, indicated on the panel as "A1": release the brake and press the accelerator, and the car will change gear by itself. It can also be used in sequential mode by clicking the knob inwards. The display will show "M" for "manual". Shift up by pressing the gear knob towards "+", and to downshift, press "-"; at any time, push outwards to return to automatic mode. Reverse engages like a normal reverse; simply release the gear to return to automatic. To stop and exit, shift to neutral, then pull the handbrake and turn off the vehicle.

Updated on 10 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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