2013 FIAT 500C Set time

3. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to select the dis-
played submenu option and to open the relevant setup
menu.
4. Press the UPor DOWNbutton (by single
presses) to select the new setting for this submenu
option.
5. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to store the new
setting and go back to the previously selected sub-
menu option.
6. Press and hold theSET ESCbutton to return to the
main menu (short hold) or the main screen (longer
hold).
Change Engine Oil Indicator System
Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Change Engine Oil” message will
flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds
after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent
upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release theSET ESCbutton. To reset the oil change
indicator system (after performing the scheduled main-
tenance), refer to the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.(Do not
start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster. It
features a driver-interactive display (displays informa-
tion such as; trip information, range, fuel consumption,
average speed and travel time).
Trip Button
TheTRIPbutton, located on the right steering column
stalk, can be used to display and to reset the previously
described values.
•A short button press displays the different values.
•A long button press resets the system and then starts a
new trip.
New Trip
To reset:
•Press and hold theTRIPbutton to reset the system
manually.
•When the “Trip distance” reaches 9999.9 miles or
kilometers or when the “Travel time” reaches 99.59 (99
hours and 59 minutes), the system is reset automati-
cally.
•Disconnecting/Reconnecting the battery resets the
system.
NOTE:If the reset operation occurs in the presence of
the screens concerning Trip A or Trip B, only the infor-
mation associated with Trip A or Trip B functions will be
reset.
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Start Of Trip Procedure
With the ignition on, press and hold theTRIPbutton for
over one second to reset.
Exit Trip
To exit the Trip function, wait until all the values have
been displayed or hold theSET ESCbutton for longer
than one second.
Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the menu
screen or press and hold theSET ESC(approximately
one second) to go back to the main screen without storing
settings.
Trip Functions
Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new
trip).
“Trip A” can be used to display the figures relating to:
•Trip distance A
•Average consumption
•Instant consumption A
•Average speed A
•Travel time A (driving time).
“Trip B” can be used to display the figures relating to:
•Trip distance B
•Average consumption B
•Average speed B
•Travel time B (driving time).
NOTE:“Trip B” functions may be excluded (see “Trip B
Data”). “Range” and “Instantaneous consumption” can-
not be reset.
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Values Displayed
Range
This indicates the distance which may be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank, assuming that driving
conditions will not change. The message “----” will
appear on the display in the following cases:
•Distance less than 30 miles (or 50 km).
•The vehicle is parked for a long time with the engine
running.
NOTE:The range depends on several factors: driving
style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads,
etc.), conditions of use of the car (load, tire pressure, etc.).
Trip planning must take into account the above notes.
Distance Travelled
This value shows the distance covered since the last reset.
Average Consumption
This value shows the approximate average consumption
since the last reset.
Instant Consumption
This indicates the fuel consumption. The value is con-
stantly updated. The message “----” will appear on the
display if the car is parked with the engine running.
Average Speed
This value shows the vehicle’s average speed as a func-
tion of the overall time elapsed since the last reset.
Travel Time
This value shows the time elapsed since the last reset.
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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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2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton to select the
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.
Set Time (Clock)
This function may be used to set the clock through two
sub-menu items: “Time” and “Mode.”
Proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton. The display will
show the two sub-menu items “Time” and “Mode.”
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton to navigate
the two sub-menu items.
3. Select the required option and then press theSET ESC
button.
4. When accessing the “Time” sub-menu item, briefly
press theSET ESCbutton and “hours” will flash on
the display.
5. Press the UPor DOWNbutton for setting.
6. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton and “minutes” will
flash on the display.
7. Press the UPor DOWNbutton for setting.
NOTE:
•The setting will increase or decrease by one unit each
time the UPor DOWNbutton is pressed.
Press and hold the button to increase/decrease the
setting rapidly. Save the setting by briefly pressing
the button when you approach the required set-
ting.
•Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to return to the
“Time” sub-function.
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•When accessing the “Mode” submenu, briefly press
theSET ESCbutton. The previously set display
format will flash on the display.
•Press the UPor DOWNbutton to select
“24h” or “12h.”
When you have selected the required settings, briefly
press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the Time, Mode
sub-menu screen, or press and hold theSET ESCbutton
(approximately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
Set Date
This function may be used to set the date (day - month -
year).
To change the date proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton and “year” will flash
on the display.
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton and “month” will
flash on the display.
4. Press the UPor DOWNbutton for setting.
5. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton and “day” will flash
on the display.
6. Press the UPor DOWNbutton for setting.
NOTE:The setting will increase or decrease by one unit
each time the UPor DOWNbutton is pressed.
Press and hold the UPor DOWNbutton to
increase/decrease the setting rapidly. Save the setting
by briefly pressing the button when you approach the
required setting.
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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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