2016 FIAT 500L maintenance reset

Change Engine Oil Indicator System
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” 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.) 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.
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NOTE:The “Scheduled Servicing Plan” includes car
maintenance at fixed intervals. This is displayed auto-
matically, with ignition key at MAR/ON, 2000 km (or
equivalent value in miles) before servicing or, where
provided, 30 days before servicing. It is also displayed
each time the key is turned to MAR/ON or every 200 km
(or equivalent value in miles). Below this threshold
servicing indications are more frequent. The display will
be in km or miles according to the unit of measurement
set. When the next scheduled service is approaching, the
word “Service” will appear on the display, followed by
the number of kilometres/miles or days left, when the
key is turned to MAR/ON. Go to a Fiat Dealership,
where the Scheduled Servicing Plan operations will be
performed and the message will be reset.
When the service interval is reached and for about
1000 km/600 mi or 30 days, a service due message is
displayed.Airbag/Passenger Bag (Activation/Deactivation Of
Passenger Side Front Airbag And Side Bag For
Pelvis, Chest And Shoulder Protection)
This function allows the passenger airbag to be activated /
deactivated.
Proceed as follows:
• Push the MENUbutton and, after the message Bag
pass: Off (to deactivate) or Bag pass: On(to activate)
is displayed by pushing UPand DOWN buttons, push
the MENU button again;
• A confirmation request message will appear on the
display;
• By pushing the UPorDOWN buttons select Ye s(to
confirm activation/deactivation) or No(to cancel);4
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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.
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 thesurface.
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.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate in the instrument clus-
ter. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer
tow and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500
miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If ascheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty.
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LocksChild Protection .........................25
Door .................................22
Lubrication, Body ........................ .392
Lug Nuts .............................. .350
Maintenance Free Battery ....................388
Maintenance, General ..................... .384
Maintenance Procedures ....................384
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .440
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......178
Manual, Service ......................... .453
Manual Transmission ...................268, 407
Fluid Level Check ...................... .407
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................407
Lubricant Selection ...................407, 437
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................405
Methanol .............................. .339
Mirrors .................................90 Automatic Dimming
......................91
Electric Powered .........................92
Electric Remote .........................92
Heated ...............................93
Rearview ..............................90
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................333
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .339
Multi-Function Control Lever .................111
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................80
Occupant Restraints ........................31
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................338
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .190
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................190
Oil, Engine ...................... .385, 434, 435
Capacity ............................ .434
Change Interval ....................... .386
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