2014 FIAT 500L Owners Manual

Distance Traveled
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.
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 UP
or DOWNbutton to set the
required brightness level.
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2. Briefly press theMENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen or press and hold the MENU(approximately
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 the MENUbutton. The display will show
the message (Speed Beep).
2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton to select speed
limit activation (On) or deactivation (Off).
3. When the function is activated (On), briefly press the MENU button to display the presently set activation speed. Pressing the UP
or DOWNbuttons
selects the speed limit. Press MENUto 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 the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the MENUbutton (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press the MENUbutton. “On” will flash on the
display.
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2. Press the DOWNbutton. “Off” will flash on the
display.
3. Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the MENUbutton (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
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 the MENUbutton. “MPH”, “km/h”,
then “Off” will flash on the display (according to
previous setting).
2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton to select
display deactivation “Off”, “MPH” or “km/h”.
3. Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the MENUbutton (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen.
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 the MENUbutton. “On” or “Off” will
flash on the display (according to previous setting).
2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton to select the
setting.
3. Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the MENUbutton (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
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Set Date
This function may be used to set the date (day - month -
year).
To change the date proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theMENUbutton and “year” will flash
on the display.
2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press the MENUbutton and “month” will flash
on the display.
4. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
5. Briefly press the MENUbutton and “day” will flash
on the display.
6. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
NOTE: The setting will increase or decrease by one unit
each time the UP
or DOWNbutton is pressed.
Press and hold the UP
or DOWNbutton to
increase/decrease the setting rapidly. Save the setting
by briefly pressing the button when you approach the
required setting.
• Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the MENUbutton (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
Autoclose
With this function active, the doors will automatically
lock at when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 12 mph
(20 km/h).
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To change the setting proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theMENUbutton “On” or “Off” will
flash on the display (according to the previous set-
ting).
2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the MENUbutton (approxi-
mately 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 the MENUbutton to display the three
sub-menus. 2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton to navigate
the three sub-menus.
3. Select the required sub-menu and then briefly press the MENU button.
4. When accessing the “Distance” submenu: briefly press the MENU button. Either “mi” or “km” will appear on
the display (according to the previous setting).
5. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
6. Briefly press the MENUbutton to return to the
sub-menu.
7. When accessing the “Fuel Economy” submenu, briefly press the MENUbutton. Either “mpg,” “km/l ” or
“l/100km” will appear on the display (according to
the previous setting).
If the distance unit set is “mi,” the fuel economy unit will
be displayed in “mpg.”
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If the distance unit set is “km,” the fuel economy unit will
be displayed in either km/l or l/100km.
1. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
2. Briefly press theMENUbutton to return to the
sub-menu.
3. When accessing the “Temperature” submenu: briefly press the MENUbutton. Either “°F” or “°C” will
appear on the display (according to the previous
setting).
4. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
5. Briefly press the MENUbutton to return to the
sub-menu.
When you have made the required settings, briefly press
the MENU button to go back to the sub-menu screen, or press and hold the
MENUbutton (approximately one
second) to go back to the main screen without storing the
settings.
Language (Selecting The Language)
The messages can be displayed in the following lan-
guages: Italian, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish,
French, Dutch, Polish and Turkish.
To set the required language, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press the MENUbutton. The previously set
“language” will flash on the display.
2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the MENUbutton (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
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Buzzer Volume (Adjusting The Failure/Warning
Buzzer Volume)
With this function the volume of the buzzer accompany-
ing any failure/warning indication can be adjusted to
one of eight volume levels.
To adjust the volume proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theMENUbutton. The previously set
volume “level” will flash on the display.
2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the MENUbutton (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
Belt Buzzer (Buzzer Activation For BeltAlert®
Indication)
This function will only be displayed after a FIAT Group
Automobiles Dealership has deactivated the BeltAlert®
system. Refer to “Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder
System BeltAlert®” in “Occupant Restraints” for further
information.
To reactivate this function, proceed as follows:
• Press the UP
or DOWNbutton briefly; Off
will flash on the display. Press the or UP
or
DOWN
button and Onwill appear;
•Press the SET ESC button briefly to return to the
submenu screen or hold the button down to return to
the main menu screen without saving.
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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 theMENUbutton to display the three
sub-menus.
2. Briefly press the MENUbutton. “On” or “Off” will
flash on the display (according to previous setting).
3. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
4. Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the button (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 the MENUbutton. “On” or “Off” will
flash on the display (according to previous setting).
2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the button (approximately
one second) to go back to the main screen without
storing the settings.
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