INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
- Air Bag Warning Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
- Power Steering System Warning Light
- Generic Warning Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- EURO Twin Clutch Transmission Light
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•If your FIAT 500 L requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service,
lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty,
dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.See your
Warranty booklet for further details.
•Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
•Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
•Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
•You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.
If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation,” please let us know.With your consent,
we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Generic Warning Light
The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Oil
Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off
Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not Available, Parking Sensor Failure, DST System Failure.
- Power Steering System Warning
This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power Steering
System).When the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position, the warning light will illu-
minate momentarily.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 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 dealer as soon as possible.
- EURO Twin Clutch Transmission — If Equipped
•This light will illuminate when there is an EURO Twin Clutch Transmission fault.
•Have the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle.If the A/C system is on, turn it off.Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle.If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine
off immediately.
We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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- Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system.If the charging system light
remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on.Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure.If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.A chime will sound when this light
turns on.
We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend
you contact the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Air Bag Warning Light
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on if the driver’s
seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound.When driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains
unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous.Part of the brake system
may have failed.It will take longer to stop the vehicle.You could have a collision.Have
the vehicle checked immediately.
Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD) Light
The Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light tells the driver and front passenger
when the front passenger air bag is turned off.The PAD Indicator light illuminates to show
that the front passenger air bag will not inflate during a collision requiring air bags.When the
right front passenger seat is empty or when very light objects are placed on the seat, the pas-
senger air bag will not inflate even though the PAD indicator light is not illuminated.
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Adding Fuel.................30
Airbag....................11
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag.........11
Driver Knee Air Bag...........11
Front Air Bag..............11
Front Passenger Knee Air bag......11
Knee Impact Bolsters..........11
Side Air Bags...............11
Airbag Light...............11, 73
Alarm
Disarm The System............9
Vehicle Security Alarm..........8
Alarm (Security Alarm)............8
Anti-Lock Warning Light...........73
Audio Systems (Radio)...........33
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle..19
Bulb Replacement.............104
Caps, Filler..................30
Fuel...................92
Changing A Flat Tire.............75
Charging System Light............73
Child Restraint................12
Child Restraints
Child Seat Installation..........14
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt.............14
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children.................14
Using The Top Tether Anchorage....14
Child Seat..................14
Climate Control
Automatic................25
Manual..................24
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light......73
Charging System Light.........73
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light..............70
Engine Temperature Warning Light...69
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)....72
Oil Pressure Warning Light.......73
Seat Belt Reminder Light........73
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light..............71Cruise Control (Speed Control)......22
Customer Assistance............105
Customer Programmable Features.....63
Defects, Reporting.............106
Disarming, Security System..........9
Door Locks.................8, 9
Driver Cockpit................4
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System......32
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise
Control).................22
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)......31
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...70
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)..................62
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light.........72, 73
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck......89
Jacking..................75
Towing.................90
Engine
Break-In Recommendations.......19
Compartment..............94
Overheating...............74
Temperature Warning Light.......69
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission.......27
Event Data Recorder............92
Exterior Lights...............104
Flash-To-Pass.................20
Folding Rear Seat..............17
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...........91
Front Heated Seats.............18
Fuse....................100
Fuses....................100
Heated Mirrors.............24, 25
Heated Seats................18
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)....64
Hood Release................93
Identifying Your Radio............34
Information Center, Vehicle.........62
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.....69
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Interior and Instrument Lights........5
Inverter Outlet (115V)...........66
Inverter, Power...............66
Jack Operation................75
Key Fo b....................8
Disarm The Alarm.............9
Lane Change Assist.............19
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren)...........12, 13, 15
Liftgate....................8
Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)...71
Turn Signal...............19
Locks
Key s...................8
Liftgate, Tailgate..............8
Maintenance Schedule............96
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)..............72
Mirrors
Heated...............24, 25
Navigation..................52
New Vehicle Break-In Period........19
Oil Pressure Light..............73
Outlet
Power..................67
Overheating, Engine.............74
Phone (Pairing)...............39
Placard, Tire and Loading Information...103
Power
Door Locks...............9
Inver ter.................66
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...67
Steering.................69
Programmable Electronic Features.....63
Rear Seat, Folding..............17
Reclining Front Seats............16
Recreational Towing.............68Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Disarm The Alarm.............9
Replacement Bulbs.............104
Reporting Safety Defects..........106
Schedule, Maintenance............96
Seat Belt
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)...10
Child Restraints.............10
Energy Management Feature......10
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode..14
Lap/Shoulder Belts............10
Seat Belt Pretensioner.........10
Seat Belt Reminder...........10
Seats
Adjustment...............16
Heated.................18
Rear Folding...............17
Security Alarm
Disarm The System............9
Security Alarm..............8
Signals, Turn.................19
Speed Control
Accel/Decel...............22
Cancel..................23
Speed Control (Cruise Control)......22
Steering
Tilt Column...............18
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.......62
Stuck, Freeing................91
Text Messaging..............41, 57
Tilt Steering Column............18
TIREFIT...................81
Tires
Air Pressure..............103
Changing................75
Jacking..................75
Towing
Disabled Vehicle.............90
Recreational...............68
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome....68
Turn Signals.................19
Uconnect® 5.0...............35
Uconnect® 6.5N..............45
Uconnect® Voice Command........41
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