2012 FIAT 500 instrument panel

when installed in the customer ’s vehicle. To reactivate
your service, either call the number listed on the display
or visit the provider online.
CAUTION!
Neither SIRIUS nor FIAT is responsible for any
errors in accuracies in the SIRIUS data services or its
use in vehicles.
SIRIUS XM and all related marks and logos are trade-
marks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.
SIRIUS Radio requires a subscription, sold separately
after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase.
Prices and programming are provided by SIRIUS and are
subject to change. Subscriptions governed by Terms &
Conditions available at sirius.com/service terms. SIRIUS
Radio U.S. service only available to those at least 18 years
of age in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., & PR.
Visit www.sirius.com
Sirius Subscription Issues When Replacing A
Sirius Radio
When a radio needs to be replaced, the dealer will need
the SIRIUS information to order a new radio (even if the
SIRIUS subscription has lapsed). The ESN number con-
tains 12 digits.
The following are instructions for retrieving the Elec-
tronic Serial Number (ESN) from FIAT 500 NAFTA model
radios:
To retrieve the ESN of SIRIUS Satellite Receiver Module
tune to Channel 0. Make sure that when the order is
placed, the ESN are correct. If any of the ESN numbers
are not entered correctly, then the SIRIUS subscription
will not be able to be transferred to the new radio and
will not be active when installed in the customer ’s
vehicle.
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CD Player
Introduction
This chapter describes the operation of the CD player
only. To operate the radio, refer to the description in the
“Functions and Adjustments” chapter.
CD Player Selection
To activate the CD player built into the equipment,
proceed as follows:
•Load a CD with the equipment switched on. The first
track will start to play.
or
•If a CD has already been loaded, turn on the radio and
then briefly press the MEDIA button to select the “CD”
function mode. The last track listened to will start to
play. It is advisable to use original CDs to ensure optimal
playing. If CD-R/RWs are used, we recommend using
good quality media that are burned at the slowest speed
possible.
CD Loading/Ejecting
To load the CD, insert it gently into the slot to activate the
motorized loading system, which will position it cor-
rectly.
The CD can be loaded with the radio off and the ignition
key turned to ON/RUN. In this case, the radio will
remain off. When the radio is turned on, the last source
listened to before being switched off, will be activated.
When a CD is inserted, the display will show the symbol
“CD” and the wording “CD Reading.” They will remain
displayed for the whole time required for the radio to
read the CD. When this time has elapsed the radio
automatically starts playing the first track.
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Press thebutton with the radio turned on, to activate
the motorized CD ejection system. After ejection, the last
audio source listened to before playing the CD will be
heard.
If the CD is not removed from the radio, it will automati-
cally be reloaded about 20 seconds later but will not
resume playing until the MEDIAbutton is pressed to
select the CD mode. The radio will switch to the last
source prior to CD mode.
The CD cannot be ejected if the radio is off.
Possible Error Messages
If the loaded CD cannot be read (e.g. a CD ROM has been
inserted or the CD is inserted the wrong way or there is
a reading error) the display shows the wording “CD Disc
error.”
The CD will then be ejected and the audio source
activated before the CD mode selection will be heard. A CD which cannot be read will not be ejected until these
functions are over. At the end, with the CD mode
activated, the display will show the wording “CD Disc
error” for a few seconds and then the CD will be ejected.
Display Information
When the CD player is operating, information will ap-
pear on the display with the following meaning:
•“Track 5” indicates the CD track number.
•“03:42” indicates the time elapsed since the start of the
track (if the relevant Menu function is activated).
Track Selection
Briefly press thebutton to play the previous CD track
and the
button to play the next track. The tracks are
selected cyclically: the first track is selected after the last
track and vice versa.
If the track has been played for more than 3 seconds,
pressing the
button, starts the track again from the
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beginning. In this case, if you want to play the previous
track, press the
button twice consecutively.
Track Fast Forward/Rewind
Keep thebutton pressed down to fast forward the
selected track and keep the
button pressed down to
fast rewind the track. The fast forward/rewind will stop
once the button is released.
Pause Function
To pause the CD player, press thebutton. The
wording “CD Pause” appears on the display.
To resume listening to the track, press the
button
again.
CD MP3 Player
Introduction
This chapter describes the operation of the CD MP3
player. NOTE:
Layer-3 audio decoding technology is licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
MP3 Mode
In addition to playing regular audio CDs, the radio is also
enabled to play CDROMs on which compressed audio
files have been recorded in an MP3 format.
To guarantee optimal reproduction, it is advisable to use
good quality CDs burned at the lowest speed possible.
The files on an MP3 CD are structured in folders that
create lists of all the folders containing MP3 tracks
(folders or subfolders are all on the same level). The
folders that do not contain MP3 tracks cannot be selected.
The specifications and operating conditions for playing
MP3 files are the following:
•The CD-ROMs used should be burned in accordance
with ISO standard 9660.
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•The music files should have the extension “.mp3” or
“.wma” files with a different extension will not be
reproduced.
•The sampling frequencies that can be reproduced are:
44.1 kHz, stereo (from 96 to 320 kbit/s) – 22.05 kHz,
mono or stereo (from 32 to 80 kbit/s).
•Tracks with a variable bit-rate can be reproduced.
NOTE: The track names must not include the following
characters: spaces, ‘ (apostrophes), ( and ) (open and close
brackets). During the burning of a MP3 CD, make sure
that the names of the files do not contain these characters;
if not, the radio will not be able to play the tracks
involved.
Selecting MP3 Sessions With Hybrid Discs
If a hybrid disc is inserted (Mixed Mode, Enhanced,
CD-Extra) also containing MP3 files, the radio automati-
cally starts playing the audio session. It is possible to move to the MP3 session while playing by keeping the
CD button pressed for more than 2 seconds.
NOTE:
When the function is activated the radio may
take a few seconds to start playing. While checking the
disc the display will show “CD Reading.” If no MP3 files
are detected, the radio will resume playing the audio
session from the point where it was interrupted.
Display Information
ID3–Tag Information Display
In addition to the information relating to the time
elapsed, folder name and file name, the radio is also
capable of displaying ID3–TAG information relating to
Title Track, Artist and Author.
When one of the ID3-TAG pieces of information is chosen
to be displayed (Title, Artist, Album) and this informa-
tion has not been recorded for the track played, the text
UNKNOWN will be displayed for that field.
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Selection Of Next/Previous Folder
Press thebutton to select a next folder or the
button to select the previous folder. The display will
show the number of the folder.
The folders are selected cyclically. The first folder is
selected after the last folder and vice versa.
If no other folder/track is selected in the next 2 seconds,
the first track on the new folder will be played.
At that moment selected the last track in the folder is
playing, the next folder will be played.
Structure Of The Folders
The radio with MP3 player:
•Recognizes only the folders that effectively contain
MP3 format files
•If the MP3 files on a CD-ROM are structured in
sub-folders their structure is compressed to a single
level structure, where the sub-folders are taken to the
level of the main folders.
Troubleshooting
General
Sound Volume Low
The Fader function should be adjusted to the values “F”
(front) only to prevent the reduction in radio output
power and the cancelling of the volume if the Fader level
adjustment is equal to R+9.
Source Can Not Be Selected
Nothing has been loaded. Load the CD or the MP3 CD to
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CD Player
The Cd Does Not Play
The CD is dirty. Clean the CD.
The CD is scratched. Try using another CD.
The Cd Can Not Be Loaded
A CD is already loaded. Press the
button and remove
the CD.
MP3 File Reading
Track Skips While Playing Mp3 Files
The CD is scratched or dirty.
The Duration Of The Mp3 Tracks Is Not Correctly
Displayed.
In some cases (due to the recording mode) the duration of
the MP3 tracks can be displayed incorrectly.
Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If
Equipped)
Refer to the appropriate “BLUE&ME™ User ’s Manual”
for further information.
Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) — If
Equipped
A Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) is avail-
able as optional equipment for this vehicle, refer to the
Navigation User Guide for further information.
iPod/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED
This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be
plugged into the USB port, located in the glove compart-
ment.
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Refer to the appropriate Blue&Me™ radio User ’s Manual
for iPodor external USB device support capability.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
1 — iPod Or External USB Device Holder
2 — Cable Jack
3 — USB Connector
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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