2015 FIAT 500L Owners Manual

CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may
cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
sensor to become inoperable. After using an after-
market tire sealant it is recommended that you take
your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have your
sensor function checked.
21. Glow Plug Light — If Equipped
This vehicle will inhibit engine cranking when the
ambient temperature is less than –22° F (–30° C)
and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an
engine block heater has not been used. The Glow Plug
light will flash during in cold weather for up to 10
seconds.
If equipped with a block heater harness the message
#Plug In Engine Heater#, will be displayed in the instru-
ment cluster when the ambient temperature is below 5°F
(-15° C) at the time the engine is shut off as a reminder to
avoid possible crank delays at the next cold start.
22. Odometer / Trip Odometer / Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC) Display Area
This display indicates the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
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U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your
odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same
as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so,
then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must
be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was
before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to
make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/
service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
must be reset at zero.
NOTE:If the vehicle is equipped with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the instrument
cluster, all warnings including “door” and “gate” and
“Change Engine Oil” will only be displayed in the EVIC
display. For additional information, refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).”
23. Fuel Door Location Reminder
The fuel door reminder indicates that the fuel filler door
is located on the right side of the vehicle.
24. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected, the light will come on
while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition
key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the
shift lever is placed in the NEUTRAL position. The light
should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine
running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however,
see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If
the light is flashing when the engine is running, imme-
diate service is required and you may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and
your vehicle may require towing. The light will come on
when the ignition is first turned to ON/RUN and remain
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on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on
during starting, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
25. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and
may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
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
EVIC Screen
The EVIC will display the following:
•Time
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•Date or trip distance display in miles or kilometers
•Outside temperature
•Gear Indicator
•Odometer (display of distance travelled in miles/
kilometers)
•Car status indication (e.g. doors open, possible ice on
road, service, etc.)
EVIC Control Buttons
The EVIC control buttons are located on the instrument
panel below the radio.
Push and release theMENUbutton briefly to access the
menu and/or go to next screen or to confirm the required
menu option. Push and hold theMENUbutton (approxi-
mately 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, the external temperature
and the miles or kilometers covered (for versions/
markets, where provided) for a few seconds.
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. The menu includes the following functions:
•Dimmer
•Speed Buzzer
•First Page
•Buzzer Volume
•Belt Buzzer
•Hill Start
•Exit Menu
•Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without
Submenu
Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to select the
main menu option to set.
Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton (by
single pushes) to select the new setting.
Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to store the
new setting and go back to the main menu option
previously selected.
•Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Sub-
menu
Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to display the
first submenu option.
Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton (by
single pushes) to scroll through all the submenu
options.
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Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to select the
displayed submenu option and to open the relevant
setup menu.
Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton (by
single pushes) to select the new setting for this sub-
menu option.
Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to store the
new setting and go back to the previously selected
submenu option.
Push and release and hold theMENUbutton to return to
the main menu (short hold) or the main screen (longer
hold).
Change Engine Oil Indicator System
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, push and
release theMENUbutton. To reset the oil change indica-
tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
refer to the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. (Do not
start the engine.)
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2. Fully push the accelerator pedal slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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 push displays the different values.
•A long button push resets the system and then starts a
new trip.
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New Trip
To reset:
•Push and hold theTRIPbutton to reset the system
manually.
•When the “Trip distance” reaches 9999.9 miles or
kilometers or when the “Travel time” reaches 999.59
(99 hours and 59 minutes), the system is reset auto-
matically.
•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.
Start Of Trip Procedure
With the ignition on, push 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 theMENUbutton for longer than
one second.
Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back to
the menu screen or push and hold theMENU(approxi-
mately 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:
•Range
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