2012 FIAT 500 steering wheel

Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
Interior Lights
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 left overhead, press the switch to
the right from its center position and the lights are always
on. Press the switch to the left from its center position and
the lights are always off. Leave the switch in the center
position, and the lights are turned on and off when the
doors are opened or closed. The switch on the right side
of the overhead console controls the map or reading
function of the lights. Press the switch to the right to turn
on the right light and press the switch to the left to turn
on the left light.
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:
•When one door is opened a 3 minute timer is activated.
•When the key is removed from the ignition (within
two minutes of the ignition being turned off), a
10 second timer is activated.
•When the doors are unlocked with Key Fob a 10 sec-
ond timer is activated.
•When the doors are locked with the Key Fob the lights
will turn off.
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NOTE:The Intermittent function only has one detent
but wiper delay will vary with changes in vehicle speed.
As vehicle speed increases the delay time will decrease.
Low Speed
Push the lever downward to the second detent. The
wipers will operate at low speed.
High Speed
Push the lever downward to the third detent. The wipers
will operate at high speed.
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.
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.
CAUTION!
•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.
•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.
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Rear Windshield Washer Operation
Push the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the
instrument panel to activate the rear washer. Push and
hold the lever for more than a half second and the wipers
will activate automatically for three cycles after the lever
is released.
TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. The tilt control lever is located on
the left-side of the steering column, below the turn signal
controls.Push down on the lever to unlock the column. With one
hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering
column up or down as desired. Push the lever up to lock
the column firmly in place.
Tilt Control Lever
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the
steering column is locked before driving your ve-
hicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
right side of the steering wheel.NOTE:
In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed ControlSpeed Control Buttons
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▫Technical Specifications ................ 164
▫ Quick Guide ....................... 165
▫ General Information .................. 167
▫ Functions And Adjustments ............. 169
▫ Radio ............................ 176
▫ Sirius Satellite Radio — If Equipped ...... 178
▫ CD Player ......................... 181
▫ CD MP3 Player ..................... 183
▫ Troubleshooting ..................... 185
 iPod/USB/Media Player Control — If
Equipped ............................ 186
 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ............ 187▫
Radio Operation ..................... 188
▫ CD Player Operation .................. 188
▫ Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 189
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 189
 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ....... 189
 Climate Controls ...................... 190
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ..... 190
▫ Operating Tips Chart ................. 193
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .......................... 194
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 200
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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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▫General Information .................. 219
 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ............. 220
▫ Acceleration ........................ 220
▫ Traction ........................... 221
 Driving Through Water ................. 221
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ................. 221
▫ Shallow Standing Water ............... 222
 Power Steering ....................... 223
 Parking Brake ........................ 224
 Sport Mode .......................... 226
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ....... 226
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..... 227
 Brake System ........................ 228 ▫
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . 228
 Electronic Brake Control System ........... 229
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 230
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) .............. 230
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ........... 231
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) ................ 231
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ......... 232
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC Off Indicator Light ............ 235
 Tire Safety Information ................. 236
▫ Tire Markings ....................... 236
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ......... 240
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ......... 241
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HSA Activation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to
activate:
•Vehicle must be stopped.
•Vehicle must be on a 2.5% (manual transmission) or
7% grade or greater (automatic transmission) hill.
•Gear selection matches vehicle uphill direction (i.e.,
vehicle in NEUTRAL (manual transmission), vehicle
facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle backing uphill
is in REVERSE gear).
WARNING!
There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than
8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer,
when the system will not activate and slight rolling
may occur. This could cause a collision with another
vehicle or object. Always remember the driver is
responsible for braking the vehicle.
Disabling/Enabling HSA
If you wish to turn the HSA system on or off, it can be
done using the Customer Programmable Features in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
This system enhances directional control and stability of
the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor-
rects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by
applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in
counteracting the oversteering or understeering condi-
tion. Engine power may also be reduced to help the
vehicle maintain the desired path. ESC uses sensors in
the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the
driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle.
When the actual path does not match the intended path,
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