2015 FIAT 500L Owners Manual

•Trip distance A
•Average Economy A
•Instant Economy
•Average speed A
•Travel time A (driving time).
“Trip B” can be used to display the figures relating to:
•Trip distance B
•Average Economy B
•Average speed B
•Travel time B (driving time).
NOTE:“Trip B” functions may be excluded (see “Trip B
Data”). “Range” and “Instantaneous consumption” can-
not be reset.
Values Displayed
Range
This indicates the distance which may be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank, assuming that driving
conditions will not change. The message “----” will
appear on the display in the following cases:
•Distance less than 30 miles (or 50 km).
•The vehicle is parked for a long time with the engine
running.
NOTE:The range depends on several factors: driving
style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads,
etc.), conditions of use of the car (load, tire pressure, etc.).
Trip planning must take into account the above notes.
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Distance Traveled
This value shows the distance covered since the last reset.
Average Economy
This value shows the approximate average consumption
since the last reset.
Instant Economy
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)
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:
•Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton
briefly;#Off#will flash on the display. Push and
release the or UPor DOWNbutton and#On#
will appear;
•Push and release theSET ESCbutton 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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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 push and release theMENUbutton. The pre-
viously set volume “level” will flash on the display.
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.
Speed Buzzer (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 push and release theMENUbutton. The dis-
play will show the message (Speed Beep).
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton 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. PushMENUto
confirm selection.
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NOTE:Selection is possible between 20 – 125 mph or (32
– 201 km/h), depending on the selected unit. The setting
will increase/decrease by five units each time the UP/
DOWN button is pushed. Push and hold the UP/DOWN
button to increase/decrease the setting rapidly. Save the
setting by briefly pushing 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.
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.
Dimmer
NOTE:The brightness of IPC will change automatically
only if the External light has changed: External light On=
Night Mode, External Light OFF= Day Mode. In both
case (Day or Night) is possible to adjust the display
brightness as described in step 1 below.
To adjust the brightness, proceed as follows:
1. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton to
set the required brightness level.
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.
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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 push and release theMENUbutton. “On” or
“Off” will flash on the display (according to previous
setting).
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 the button
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing the settings.
Exit Menu
This function closes the initial menu screen.
Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back to
the main screen.
Push and release thebutton to return to the first
menu option (Speed Beep).
Push and release thebutton to return to the last
menu option (Daylights).
Uconnect® RADIOS
For detailed information about your Uconnect® radio,
refer to your Uconnect® supplement Manual.
iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL
This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be
plugged into the AUX Jack or USB port.
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Refer to the Uconnect® 5.0/6.5 User’s Manual for iPod®
and external USB support capability.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located at the rear
of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access
the switches.
USB/AUX Ports
1—USBConnector2—AUX/CableJack
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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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. Pushing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pushing 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.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch
will “Seek” down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset button.
Player Operation
Pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next
track on the Player. Pushing the bottom of the switch
once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to
the beginning of the previous track if it is within one
second after the current track begins to play.
If you push the switch up or down twice, it plays the
second track; three times, it will play the third, etc.
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CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following
precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-
ing the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,
or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particular
disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating
removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized,
or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc
before considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does
not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile phone operation.
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