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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.
NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the Electronic
Speed Control system has been designed to shut down if
multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same
time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control system can
be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control
ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
Electronic Speed Control Buttons
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CARGO AREA FEATURES
The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow
increased cargo capacity.
Push down the release button, located at the outboard
top of the seatback and move the seatback to its folded-
down position to provide a flat load floor cargo area.
When returning the seatback to its upright position, push
rearward until the seatback is properly latched.
Rear Seat Release Buttons
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
!INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES..........143
!TURBO BOOST GAUGE..................144
!INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — ECO...........145
!INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — POP, LOUNGE,
500C................................146
!INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.................147
!INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS.....148
!ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)..............................161
▫EVIC Displays.......................162
▫EVIC Control Buttons..................163
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu.........................164
▫Change Engine Oil Indicator System........165
▫Trip Computer.......................166
▫Trip Button..........................166
▫Trip Functions.......................167
▫Values Displayed......................168
▫Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)............................169
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5. Red Telltales (Right Bank)
•Trunk Ajar
•Transmission Failure
•Battery Charge Indicator
6. Exceeded Speed Limiter
7. Shift Up or Down Indicators
8. Gear Indicator
EVIC Control Buttons
Push and release theMENUbutton briefly to access the
EVIC. Push and hold theMENUbutton (approximately
one second) to return to the main screen.
Push and release the UPbutton to scroll upward
through the displayed menu and the related options
or to increase the displayed value.
Push and release the DOWNbutton to scroll down-
ward through the displayed menu and the related
options or to decrease the value displayed.
NOTE:UPand DOWNbuttons activate differ-
ent functions according to the following situations:
•To scroll the menu options upwards or downwards.
•To increase or decrease values during settings.
NOTE:When opening one of the front doors, the EVIC
display will turn on the clock and the miles or kilometers
covered (for versions/markets, where provided) for a
few seconds.
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2. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen or push and hold theMENU
(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) to immediately alert the driver when the
set limit is exceeded.
To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to enter the
MainMENU.
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton to
select Speed Beep. Push and release the MENU
button, push and release the UPor DOWN
buttons to select Speed Limit activation (On) or
deactivation (Off).
3. When the function is activated (On), briefly push and
release theMENUbutton to display the presently set
activation speed. Pushing the UPor DOWN
buttons selects the speed limit. Push and release
theMENUbutton to confirm selection.
NOTE:The setting can be increased or decreased by
5 mph or km/h each time the UP/DOWN button is
pushed for speed settings above 20 mph (32 km/h). To
increase or decrease the set speed rapidly, push and hold
the UP/DOWN button. Save the setting by briefly push-
ing the button when you approach the required setting.
•Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen, or push and hold theMENU
button (approximately one second) to go back to the
main screen without storing the settings.
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To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton. “On” will
flash on the display.
2. Push and release the DOWNbutton. “Off” will
flash on the display.
3. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen, or push and hold theMENU
button (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 push and release theMENUbutton.
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton to
select Trip B data. Push and release the UPor
DOWNbuttons to turn ON or OFF
3. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen, or push and hold theMENU
button (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
submenu items: “Time” and “Mode.”
Proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton. Push and
release the UPor DOWNbuttons to highlight
Set Time — Push and release the MENU button.
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton to
navigate the two sub-menu items.
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Button Volume (Button Volume Adjustment)
This function may be used to adjust the volume of the
beep accompanying the buttons.MENU,UPor
DOWNbuttons can be adjusted according to 8
levels.
To adjust the volume, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton. Push and
release the UPor DOWNbutton to highlight
the Buzzer Volume, push and release theMENU
button.
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton for
setting.
3. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen, or push and hold theMENU
button (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 dealership has deactivated the S.B.R. sys-
tem.
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 push and release theMENUbutton. Push and
release the Upor DOWNbutton to highlight
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Push and release
the MENU button to enter the DRLMENU.
2. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton. “On” or
“Off” will flash on the display (according to previous
setting).
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BUTTONRADIO FUNCTIONSMODE
Radio Station Search:
•Automatic Search
•Manual Search
Automatic search: push buttons
or(long push for fast for-
ward)
Manual search: push buttonsor
(long push for fast forward)
12345Current radio station storing Long button push for memory pre-
set 1 to 5 respectively
Stored station recall Short button push for memory pre-
set 1 to 5 respectively
BUTTONCD FUNCTIONSMODE
CD ejectionShort button push
Previous/next track playShort button pushor
CD track fast forward/rewind Long button pushor
Previous/next folder play (for CD-
MP3)
Short button pushor
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