2012 FIAT 500 GUCCI display

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
•The EVIC features a driver interactive display
that is located in the instrument cluster.
Pressing the controls on the right side of the
Instrument Cluster allows the driver to select
vehicle information and Personal Settings. For
additional information, refer to Programmable
Features in this guide.
• Press the MENU ESC button to enter the
menu mode.
• Press the plus or minus buttons to scroll through the menu settings.
• Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the MENU ESC button to access the
setting and use the plus or minus buttons to change the current setting. Press the MENU ESC
button a second time to save the setting and return to menu screen.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
•The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press and release the MENU
ESC button until menu is displayed, then press the plus or minus buttons to scroll through the
settings.
• Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the MENU ESC button to access the
setting and use the plus or minus buttons to change the current setting.The menu includes the
following functions:
• Dimmer •Language
• Speed Beep •Buzzer Volume
• TripBData •Button Volume
• Set Time •Belt Buzzer
• Set Date •Hill Start Assist
• See Radio •Daytime Running Lamps
• Autoclose •Exit Menu
• Units
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TRIP BUTTON
•The Trip button is located on the end of the
wiper lever to the right of the steering
column.The trip button can be used to display
and reset the following functions:
•Range
• Distance Travelled
• Average Consumption
• Instant Consumption
• Average Speed
• Travel Time
• Short press (less than 1 second) to display different functions.
• Long press (more than 1 second) to reset and start a new trip.
New Trip
•A new trip can be reset or restarted by:
•“Manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the Trip button;
• “Automatically” resetting, when the “Trip distance” reaches 9999.9 miles or when the “Travel
time” reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59 minutes);
• After disconnecting/reconnecting the battery.
Trip A
• Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last reset.
Trip B
• Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset.
Start Of Trip Procedure
•With the ignition key on, press and hold the TRIP button for over one second to reset Trip A or
Trip B.
Exit Trip
•The Trip function is over when all the values have been displayed or holding the MENU ESC
button for longer than one second.
• Briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the menu screen or press and hold the
MENU ESC (approximately one second) to go back to the main screen without storing settings.
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24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•If your FIAT 500 requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service, lockout
service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty, dial toll-free
1-888-242-6342. See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel
you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know.With your consent, we will contact local
police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Generic Warning Light
•The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Engine Oil
Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not
Available, Parking Sensor Failure.
- Power Steering System Warning
•If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message and icon are displayed in the EVIC
display, it indicates that extreme steering maneuvers have occurred, which caused an over
temperature condition in the power steering system.You will lose power steering assistance
momentarily until the over temperature condition no longer exists. Once driving conditions are
safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle.After approximately five minutes, the system will cool and
return to normal operation.
- Automatic Gearbox Failure
•This light will illuminate when there is an automatic transmission fault.
• Have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
•This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If
the A/C system is on, turn it off.Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.
If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.You may want to call an authorized service center for service if
your vehicle overheats.
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•Battery power is required to release the brake/transmission interlock system (automatic
transmission only).There is a removable plug in the right side of the shift lever housing that
allows you to insert your finger to override the system.The ignition key must be in the
ON/RUN position to use the override lever.
CAUTION!
•Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmission damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to
the drivetrain will result.
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the
ON/RUN position.
• Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing.When securing the
vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
•In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication network remains
intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the ORC will
determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following
functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the
ignition key is removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
• After the event occurs, when the system is active, the message "Fuel Cutoff See Handbook" is
displayed.
• Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near
the engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the engine.
NOTE: In order to start the engine and move the vehicle to a safe location after an impact, the
System Reset Procedure must be completed.
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