2017 FIAT 500C Owners Manual

CUPHOLDERS
For the driver and front passenger, cupholders are
located on the floor console between the front seats.For rear passengers, there are cupholders located on the
floor between the front driver and passenger seats.
Front Cupholders
Rear Cupholders
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STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the right side of
the instrument panel. Pull outward on the glove com-
partment latch to open the glove compartment. Push
the glove compartment door upward to close it.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow
increased cargo capacity.
Push down the release button, located at the outboard
top of the seatback and move the seatback to its
folded-down position to provide a flat load floor cargo
area. When returning the seatback to its upright posi-
tion, push rearward until the seatback is properly
latched.
Glove Compartment Latch
Rear Seat Release Buttons
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located in
the center of the instrument panel, below the
radio. Push this button to turn on the rear window
defroster. An indicator in the Instrument Cluster Dis-
play will illuminate when the rear window defroster is
on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 20 minutes. To manually shut the
defroster off, push the button a second time. NOTE:
To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage
to the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft
cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping paral-
lel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled
off after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of
the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
Folded Rear Seats
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES .........109
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS ...............110
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ......117
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights .............118
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights ...........126
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ...........135
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ............137
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ...........137
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........138
▫ Instrument Cluster Display And Controls . . .138
▫ Display Menu Set-Up ..................139
▫ Oil Change Message Reset ..............141
▫ Trip Computer ..................... .141
▫ Trip Button ........................ .141▫
Tire Pressure ....................... .142
▫ Trip Functions ..................... .142
▫ Values Displayed .....................143
▫ Submenu Personal Settings .............144
 CYBERSECURITY ..................... .149
 UCONNECT RADIOS ..................150
 IPOD/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ....................... .151
 UCONNECT SETTINGS .................151
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate ...............152
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen .............152
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 5.0/5.0 NAV Settings ..........152
 UCONNECT 5.0/5.0 NAV VOICE
RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS .............1614

▫Introducing Uconnect ..................161
▫ Get Started ........................ .161
▫ Basic Voice Commands ................162
▫ Radio ............................ .163
▫ Media ............................ .163
▫ Voice Text Reply .....................164
▫ Radio Operation And Mobile Phones .......165
▫ Harmful Interference Statement ...........165
▫ Additional Information ................165 
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS .....165
▫ Radio Operation .....................166
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE
PHONES .......................... .167
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ..................167
▫ Manual Climate Control Overview ........167
▫ Automatic Temperature Control Overview . . .171
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ....................... .177
▫ Operating Tips ..................... .177
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Side Vent7 — Passenger Air Bag13 — Power Windows Control Storage
Compartment
2 — Multifunction Lever – Light Control 8 — Glove Compartment 14 — Gear Selector
3 — Instrument Cluster And Warning
Lights 9 — Rear Defrost Button
15 — Sport Button
4 — Windshield Wiper, Washer, Trip Com-
puter 10 — Hazard Button
16 — Horn/Driver Airbag
5 — Central Air Vents 11 — Climate Controls
6 — Storage Compartment/Radio 12 — Storage Compartment
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following
Instrument Clusters.
Lounge Instrument Cluster Base
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