2014 FIAT 500L steering wheel

Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the
end of the multifunction lever to theOsymbol.
NOTE: The low beams and side/tail lights will not be on
with DRL.
The DRL function can be turned on or off through the
touchscreen. Refer to your Uconnect® Supplement
Manual for further information.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, pull the multifunc-
tion lever towards the steering wheel to turn on
the high beams. Push the multifunction lever toward the
instrument panel to turn off the high beams.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to
turn on until the lever is released.
Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key
or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position and
turn on the headlights.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
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NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five
times then automatically turn off.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK
position, and pull the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel, within two minutes. Each time the lever is pulled, the activation of the lights will be extended by
30 seconds. The activation of the lights can be extended to
a maximum of 210 seconds.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switch is located on the center
stack of the instrument panel, just below the
radio. Press the switch once to turn the front
fog lights on. Press the switch a second time to turn the
front fog lights off.
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To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle
down. To tilt the steering column, move the steering
wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or
shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel
outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering
column in position, push the control handle up until fully
engaged.
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. 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.
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PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView® Rear
Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen
image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever
the shift lever is put into REVERSE. The image will be
displayed in the touchscreen display along with a caution
note to “check entire surroundings” across the top of the
screen. After five seconds this note will disappear. The
ParkView® camera is located on the rear of the vehicle
above the rear License plate.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear
camera mode is exited and the last selected touchscreen
appears again.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Camera Delay
feature and it is turned On, the rear camera image will be
displayed for up to 10 seconds when the vehicle is shiftedout of REVERSE unless the forward vehicle speed ex-
ceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is shifted into
PARK
or the vehicle’s ignition is cycled to the OFF
position.
When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the
image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its
projected backup path based on the steering wheel
position. A dashed center line overlay indicates the center
of the vehicle to assist with parking.
When enabled, fixed guide lines are overlaid on the
image to illustrate the width of the vehicle.
NOTE: The ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera has pro-
grammable modes of operation that may be selected
through the Uconnect® System. Refer to your Uconnect®
Supplement Manual for further information.
Different colored zones indicate the distance to the rear of
the vehicle.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........155
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................156
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....157
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...................... .168
▫ EVIC Screen ........................ .169
▫ EVIC Control Buttons ..................169
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu ........................ .170
▫ Change Engine Oil Indicator System ........171▫
Trip Computer ...................... .172
▫ Trip Button ......................... .172
▫ Trip Functions ....................... .174
▫ Values Displayed ..................... .174
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) ........................... .175
 Uconnect® RADIOS .....................183
 iPod®/USB/SD CARD/MEDIA PLAYER
CONTROL .......................... .183
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......184
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Side Vent7 — Fixed Upper Air Vent13 — Climate Controls
2 — Radio Controls Behind The Steering Wheel 8 — Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag 14 — USB Port/SD Card/AUX Socket
3 — Multifunction Lever – Light Control 9 — Upper Glove Compartment 15 — Uconnect® Audio System
4 — Instrument Cluster And Warning Lights 10 — Storage Compartment 16 — Ignition Switch
5 — Windshield Wiper, Washer, Trip Computer 11 — Lower Glove Compartment 17 — Driver Advanced Front Air Bag / Horn
6 — Central Air Vents 12 — Upper Switch Bank18 — Electronic Cruise Control Located
On Steering Wheel
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29. Power Steering System WarningThis light is used to manage the electrical
warning of the EPS (Power Steering System).
When the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN
position, the warning light will illuminate mo-
mentarily. If the warning light stays on, cycle the ignition
to the OFF position and back to ON/RUN. If the warning
light stays on, contact your authorized Fiat Dealer.
If the warning light switches on while driving you may
not have steering assistance. Although it will still be
possible to steer the car, the effort needed to operate the
steering wheel could be increased: contact an authorized
Fiat Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to “Power Steering” in “Starting and Operating”
for further information.ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.
The EVIC consists of the following:
• System Status
• Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays
• Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
• Outside Temperature Display
• Trip Computer Functions
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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.The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pressing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/
AUX/Media Player, etc.) and can also be used to select/
enter an item while scrolling through menu.
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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