2016 FIAT 500L fuel pressure

lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. The cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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1. Speedometer•Indicates vehicle speed
2. Fuel Gauge •The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position
3. Temperature Gauge •The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range indi-
cates that the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
• The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem-
perature when driving in hot weather or up moun-
tain grades. It should not be allowed to exceed the
upper limits of the normal operating range.CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately
and call an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure
is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these
cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire in sequence.
IMPORTANT: Do not continue driving with one or more
flat tires as handling may be compromised. Stop the
vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair
immediately using the dedicated tire repair kit and
contact your authorized dealership as soon as possible.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
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one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash forapproximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
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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.), and conditions of use of the vehicle (load, tire
pressure, etc.). Trip planning must take into account the
above notes.
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.
Instantaneous Economy
This indicates the fuel consumption. The value is con-
stantly updated. The message “----” will appear on the
display if the vehicle 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.
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Autoclose
With this function active, the doors will automatically
lock at when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph
(24 km/h).
To change the setting proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton. Push the
UP
or DOWNbutton to highlight Autoclose.
Push and release the MENU button to enter Auto-
close MENU.
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton for
setting.
3. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen, or push and hold the MENU
button (approximately one second) to go back to the
main screen without storing the settings.
Units (Set Units)
This function may be used to set the measurement unit in
three submenus: “Distance,” “Temperature” and “Fuel
Economy, and Tire Pressure.”
To set the required unit, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton. Push and
release the UP
or DOWNbutton to highlight
Units. Push and release the MENUbutton to enter
Units MENU.
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton to
navigate the three sub-menus.
3. Select the required sub-menu and then briefly push and release the MENUbutton.
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4. When accessing the “Distance” submenu, briefly pushand release the MENUbutton. Either “mi” or “km”
will appear on the display (according to the previous
setting).
5. Push and release the UP
or DOWNbutton for
setting.
6. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to return to
the sub-menu.
7. When accessing the “Fuel Economy” submenu, briefly push and release the MENUbutton. Either “mpg,”
“km/l ” or “l/100km” will appear on the display
(according to the previous setting).
If the distance unit set is “mi,” the fuel economy unit will
be displayed in “mpg.”
If the distance unit set is “km,” the fuel economy unit will
be displayed in either km/l or l/100km. 1. Push and release the UP
or DOWNbutton for
setting.
2. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to return to
the sub-menu.
3. When accessing the “Temperature” submenu: briefly push and release the MENUbutton. Either “°F” or
“°C” will appear on the display (according to the
previous setting).
4. Push and release the UP
or DOWNbutton for
setting.
5. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to return to
the Tire Pressure — PSI/KPA sub-menu.
When you have made the required settings, briefly push
and release the MENUbutton to go back to the sub-menu
screen, or push and hold the MENUbutton (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen without
storing the settings.
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designated turn within a programmed route. To make
your selection, press the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In
Cluster” button on the touchscreen. Press the “On” or
“Off” button on the touchscreen to turn the Navigation
Turn-By-Turn In Cluster ON or OFF.
Units
•Units
When in this display, you may select to have the Driver
Information Display (DID), odometer, and navigation
system changed between US and Metric units of mea-
sure. Press “US,” “Metric” or “Custom.”
• Custom
When “Custom” is selected, you may select each unit of
measure independently displayed in the Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID), and navigation system. The following selectable units of measure are listed
below:
US
•Distance
Set to: “mi.”
• Fuel Consumption
Set to: “MPG” (US).
• Pressure
Set to: “psi.”
• Temperature
Set to: “°F.”
Metric •Distance
Set to: “km.”
• Fuel Consumption
Set to: “L/100 km.”
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