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Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
Dimmer
The EVIC display is provided with a light sensor capable
of detecting environmental light conditions and adjust-
ing the brightness of the instruments accordingly.
NOTE:The brightness of the instrument panel may
change while travelling following an event that causes
switching from “day” to “night” conditions (or vice
versa) in the passenger compartment (e.g. in a tunnel, on
avenues in shadows, under bridges, etc.).
To adjust the brightness, proceed as follows:
1. Press the UPor DOWNbutton to set the
required brightness level.
2. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen or press and hold theSET ESC(approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing settings.
Speed Beep (Speed Limit)
With this function it is possible to set the car speed limit
(mph or km/h); when this limit is exceeded the driver is
immediately alerted.
To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton. The display will
show the message (Speed Beep).
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton to select speed
limit activation (On) or deactivation (Off).
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3. When the function is activated (On), briefly press the
SET ESCbutton to display the presently set activation
speed. Pressing the UPor DOWNbuttons
selects the speed limit. PressSET ESCto confirm
selection.
NOTE:Selection is possible between 20 and 125 mph
or km/h, depending on the selected unit. The setting will
increase/decrease by five units each time the UP/DOWN
button is pressed. Press and hold the UP/DOWN button
to increase/decrease the setting rapidly. Save the setting
by briefly pressing the button when you approach the
required setting.
•Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or press and hold theSET ESCbutton
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing the settings.
To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton. “On” will flash on
the display.
2. Press the DOWNbutton. “Off” will flash on the
display.
3. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or press and hold theSET ESCbutton
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing the settings.
Trip B Data (Trip B On)
Through this option, it is possible to activate (On) or
deactivate (Off) the Trip B (partial trip) display.
For further information see “Trip Computer.”
For activation / deactivation, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton. “On” or “Off” will
flash on the display (according to previous setting).
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•Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or press and hold theSET ESCbutton
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing the settings.
See Radio (Repeat Audio Information)
With this function active, the EVIC display shows infor-
mation relevant to the sound system.
•Radio: tuned radio station frequency, automatic tuning
activation or AutoSTore.
•CD audio, CD MP3: track number.
To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) the sound system
info displaying proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton “On” or “Off” will
flash on the display (according to the previous set-
ting).
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or press and hold theSET ESCbutton
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing the settings.
If the radio has BLUE&ME™, refer to the appropriate
“BLUE&ME™ User ’s Manual” for further information.
Speed Display
When this function is activated the cluster will display
the vehicle speed (MPH or km/h).
To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) the speed display
feature, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton. “MPH”, “km/h”,
then “Off” will flash on the display (according to
previous setting).
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton to select
display deactivation “Off”, “MPH” or “km/h”.
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3. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or press and hold theSET ESCbutton
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen.
Autoclose
With this function active, the doors will automatically
lock at when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph
(24 km/h).
To change the setting proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton “On” or “Off” will
flash on the display (according to the previous set-
ting).
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or press and hold theSET ESCbutton
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing the settings.
Units (Set Units)
This function may be used to set the measurement unit in
three submenus: “Distance,” “Temperature” and “Fuel
Economy.”
To set the required unit, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to display the three
sub-menus.
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton to navigate
the three sub-menus.
3. Select the required sub-menu and then briefly press
theSET ESCbutton.
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Button Volume (Button Volume Adjustment)
This function may be used to adjust the volume of
the beep accompanying the buttons.SET ESC,UP
or DOWNbuttons can be adjusted according to
8 levels.
To adjust the volume, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton. The previously set
volume “level” will flash on the display.
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or press and hold theSET ESCbutton
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing the settings.
Belt Buzzer (Buzzer Activation For S.B.R. Indication)
This function will only be displayed after a FIAT Group
Automobiles studio has deactivated the S.B.R. system.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
This function may be used to activate / deactivate the
Daytime Running Lamps.
Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to display the three
sub-menus.
2. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton. “On” or “Off” will
flash on the display (according to previous setting).
3. Press the UPor DOWNbutton for setting.
4. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or press and hold the button (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator)
This function may be used to set the Gear Shift Indicator
in two submenus: “Fuel Econ On” and “Fuel Econ Off.”
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•Fuel Econ On – turns on a fuel economy upshift light
in the instrument cluster, for optimum fuel economy,
when operating in base driving mode.
•Fuel Econ Off – the fuel economy upshift light is
disabled.
To set the required unit, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to display the two
sub-menus.
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton to navigate
the two sub-menus.
3. Select the required sub-menu and then briefly press
theSET ESCbutton.
4. Press the UPor DOWNbutton for setting.
5. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to return to the
sub-menu.
When you have made the required settings, briefly press
theSET ESCbutton to go back to the sub-menu screen,
or press and hold theSET ESCbutton (approximately
one second) to go back to the main screen without storing
the settings.
Hill Start Assist
This function is used when starting a vehicle from a stop
on a hill. Hill Start Assist maintains the same level of
brake pressure the driver applied for a short period of
time after the foot has been removed from the brake
pedal.
Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton. “On” or “Off” will
flash on the display (according to previous setting).
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton for setting.
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With Alpine Premium Audio system (if equipped):
•Two 165 mm diameter midwoofer speakers.
•Two 11 mm tweeter speakers in the front pillars.
•Two 100 mm full range speakers, one speaker in each
of the rear side panels.
•An amplifier in the trunk on the right-hand side panel.
•Antenna on the car roof.
•Radio with CD/MP3 player.
Quick Guide
Radio Controls
BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONSMODE
OnShort button press
OffShort button press
TUNER AM, FM, SAT (if equipped) source selectionShort repeated button press
A-B-CCycles A, B, C presets for AM, FM, SAT (if equipped)Short repeated button press
MEDIA CD/AUX/Media Player (if equipped and present) source selectionShort repeated button press
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General Information
The radio offers the following functions:
Radio Section
•PLL tuning with FM/AM bands
•RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System)
•Automatic/manual station tuning
•FM Multipath detector
•Manual storing of 25 stations (base radio) and 40
stations (if equipped with Satellite): 15 on FM band (5
on FMA, 5 on FMB, 5 on FMC), 10 on AM band (5 on
AMA, 5 on AMB), 15 on Satellite Band - if equipped (5
on SATA, 5 on SATB, 5 on SATC)
•SPEED VOLUME function: Customer selectable auto-
matic volume adjustment depending on the car speed
•Automatic Stereo/Mono selection
CD Section
•Track selection (forward/backward)
•Fast forward/rewind through tracks
•CD Display function: display of track number and on
mp3 discs (song title, artist) and time elapsed since
start of the track
•Playing Audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW
WARNING!
On multimedia CDs, besides audio tracks, there are
data tracks too. Playing this type of CD could cause
hissing at a volume that could jeopardize road safety
as well as causing damage to the final stages and the
speakers.
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