2016 FIAT 500C lock

Glow Plug Light — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
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 dis-
played in the instrument 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.
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Push and release theDOWNarrow button to scroll
downward through the displayed menu and the re-
lated options or to decrease the value displayed.
NOTE: UPand DOWNarrow buttons activate
different functions according to the following situa-
tions:
• 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 (if equipped) for a few seconds.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu
EVIC Menu Screen
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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.)
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
The TRIP button, 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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settings, press the “Show Command List” button on the
touchscreen and select from “Always,” “With Help” or
“Never.”
Clock & Date
After pressing the “Clock & Date” button on the touch-
screen the following settings will be available:
•Set Time and Format
When in this display, you may set the time and format
manually. Press the “Set Time and Format” button then
choose from a 12 hour or 24 hour format. Press the
corresponding arrow above and below the current time
to adjust, then select “AM” or “PM.”
• Show Time Status
When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the
digital clock in the status bar. To change the Show Time
Status setting press the “Show Time Status” button on the
touchscreen and select from “ON” or “OFF.” •
Set Date
When in this display, you may set the date manually.
Press the “Set Date” button on the touchscreen then press
the corresponding arrows above and below the current
date to adjust.
• Sync Time — If Equipped
When in this display, you may sync the time with GPS.
Press the “Sync Time” button on the touchscreen and
select from “ON” or “OFF.”
Safety/Assistance
After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the
touchscreen the following setting will be available:
• Hill Start Assist
When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA)
system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function
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and operating information. To make your selection, press
the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen and
select “On” or “Off.” Press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available.
•Daytime Running Lights
When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on
while the engine is running. To make your selection,
press the “Daytime Running Lights” button on the touch-
screen, then choose “On” or “Off.” The button will
highlight indicating that the setting has been selected.
Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen the following setting will be available. •
Auto Door Locks
When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto-
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h). To make your selection, press the “Auto Door
Locks” button on the touchscreen and select from “On”
or “Off.”
• Remote Door Unlock/Door Unlock
When “Driver” is selected, only the driver ’s door will
unlock on the first push of the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button, you must push the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the
passenger ’s doors. When “All” is selected, all of the
doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter
UNLOCK button.Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available.
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Press the “Subscription Info” button on the touchscreen
to access the Subscription Information screen.
Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To
reactivate your service, either call the number listed on
the screen or visit the provider online.
NOTE:SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription
and is available for U.S. residents only.
Restore Settings
After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
• Restore Settings
When this feature is selected it will reset the Display,
Clock, Audio, and Radio Settings to their default settings.
To restore the settings to their default setting, press the
Restore Settings button. A pop-up will appear asking Are you sure you want to reset your settings to default?”
select “Yes” to restore, or “No” to exit. Once the settings
are restored, a pop up appears stating
settings reset to
default.
Clear Personal Data
After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” button
on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail-
able:
• Clear Personal Data
When this feature is selected it will remove personal data
including Bluetooth devices and presets. To remove
personal information, press the “Clear Personal Data”
button and a pop-up will appear asking Are you sure
you want to clear all personal data?” select “Yes” or “No”
to exit. Once the data has been cleared, a pop up appears
stating Personal data cleared”.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................225
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......225
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....225
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .225
▫ Cold Weather Operation ................226
▫ Extended Park Starting ..................226
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................227
▫ After Starting ....................... .227
▫ Turbocharger “Cool Down” ..............228MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . . .228
▫
Five-Speed Manual Transmission ...........228
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ..............230
▫ Downshifting ....................... .231
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .231
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............233
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .233
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission .........233
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .235
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AUTOSTICK ......................... .240
▫ Operation .......................... .240
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........241
▫ Acceleration ........................ .241
▫ Traction ........................... .242
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............243
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................243
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................243
 POWER STEERING .....................244
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .246
 SPORT MODE ........................ .248
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........248
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......249
BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .250
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .250
▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .250
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............252
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............253
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................253
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........254
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC OFF Indicator Light ............258
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............259
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .259
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........263
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........264
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........266
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