2017 FIAT 500L instrument cluster

Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Sub-
menu
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to display
the first submenu option.
2. Push and release the upordown button (by single
pushes) to scroll through all the submenu options.
3. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to select
the displayed submenu option and to open the
relevant setup menu.
4. Push and release the upordown button (by single
pushes) to select the new setting for this submenu
option.
5. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to store
the new setting and go back to the previously
selected submenu option.
6. Push and release and hold the MENUbutton to
return to the main menu (short hold) or the main
screen (longer hold).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 instrument cluster display for approxi-
mately 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 fluc-
tuate, 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 the MENUbutton. To reset the oil change
indicator system (after performing the scheduled main-
tenance), 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.
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Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster.
It features a driver-interactive display (displays infor-
mation such as; trip information, range, fuel consump-
tion, average speed and travel time).
Trip Functions
Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new
trip).
“Trip A” can be used to display the figures relating to:
•Outside Temperature
• Range
• 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”
cannot be reset.
Trip Button
The TRIP button, located on the right steering column
stalk, can be used to display and to reset the previously
described values.
Trip Reset
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To make your choice, proceed as follows:
•Briefly push the MENUbutton.Initial page will be
displayed.
• Briefly push the MENUbutton again to display the
date andengine info options.
• Push the up
ordownbuttons to select the
information you wish to see on the main page of
the display.
• Briefly push the MENUbutton to go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back to
the standard screen without saving.
When the key is turned to MAR/ON and the initial
check stage is over, the display will show the informa-
tion selected via the First Pagemenu function.
Audio Repetition (Repeat Audio Information)
With this function active, the instrument cluster display
shows information relevant to the sound system.
•Radio: tuned radio station frequency, automatic tun-
ing activation or AutoStore.
• CD audio, CD MP3: track number. To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) the sound system
info displaying, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release the
MENUbutton. Push and
release the up
ordownarrow button to
highlight See Radio and push and release the
MENU button.
2. Push and release the upordownarrow
button 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.
If the radio has Uconnect, refer to the appropriate
“Uconnect Radio Supplement” for further information.
Audio Repetition Submenu Settings:
• Off
• On
• Return to MENU
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complete, either press the back arrow or Done button on
the touchscreen or the Back button on the faceplate to
return to the previous menu. Pressing the Up or Down
Arrow buttons on the touchscreen on the right side of
the screen will allow you to toggle up or down through
the list of available settings.
NOTE:All settings should be changed with the ignition
in the “Run” position.Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen
the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Display Mode Auto Manual
NOTE: When the “Display Mode” feature is set to “Auto” the radio touchscreen’s brightness will be adjusted
with all other Instrument Panel displays and lights when they are adjusted using the instrument cluster display
buttons on the right-hand side of the instrument cluster display. When the “Display Mode” feature is set to
“Manual” the radio screen brightness can be adjusted independently using the “Brightness” feature below.
Language EnglishEspañolFrançais
Touchscreen Beep On Off
US Changes the instrument cluster display to US units of measure.
Metric Changes the instrument cluster display to Metric units of measure.
Display Trip B On/Off ON OFF
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Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen
the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Mode AutoManual
NOTE: When Day or Night is selected for the Display Mode, the usage of the Parade Mode feature will cause
the radio to activate the Display Brightness Day control even though the headlights are on.
Display Brightness With Headlights ON +–
Display Brightness With Headlights OFF +–
Set Language Select Language
NOTE: When in this display, you may select one of multiple languages (English / Français / Español) for all
display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system. Press the Set Language button on
the touchscreen, then press the desired language button on the touchscreen.
Touchscreen Beep OnOff
Navigation Turn-By-Turn In ClusterOnOff
NOTE: When this feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions will appear in the display as the vehicle ap-
proaches a designated turn within a programmed route. To make your selection, press the “Navigation Turn-
By-Turn In Cluster” button on the touchscreen.
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Units
•Units
When in this display, you may select to have the
instrument cluster display, 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 instrument
cluster display, and navigation system.
Setting Name Selectable Options
US Distance Fuel Consumption Pressure Temperature
Metric Distance Fuel Consumption Pressure Temperature
Custom Distance Fuel Consumption Pressure Temperature
Voice
After pressing the “Voice” button on the touchscreen,
the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Voice Response Length Brief Long
Show Command List Neverw/Help Always
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust
both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat
belts.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selec-
tor.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children). A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Depress the
brake pedal before shifting to any driving gear. NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of PARK.
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to the AVV/ACC (START)
position and release it when the engine starts. If the
engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition
switch to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait 10 to 15
seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Cold Weather Operation
To prevent possible engine damage while starting at
low temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine crank-
ing when the ambient temperature is less than –22°F
(–30°C) and the oil temperature sensor reading indi-
cates an engine block heater has not been used. An
externally powered electric engine block heater is avail-
able as a factory installed option.
The message “plug in engine heater” will be displayed
in the instrument cluster when the ambient temperature
is below 5°F (–15°C) at the time the engine is shut off as
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WARNING!(Continued)
ignition key. Once the key is removed, the trans-
mission is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
ignition key from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the ignition key in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to children). A
child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
Key Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park
Interlock which requires the transmission to be in PARK
before the ignition can be turned to the LOCK/OFF
(key removal) position. The key can only be removed from the ignition when the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF
position, and once removed, the transmission is locked
in PARK.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission
Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the transmis-
sion gear selector in PARK unless the brakes are ap-
plied. To shift the transmission out of PARK, the igni-
tion must be turned to the ON/RUN mode (engine
running or not), and the brake pedal (and the lock
button on the gear selector) must be pressed.
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
The transmission gear position display (located in the
instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear
range. You must press the brake pedal and push the
lock button on the gear selector to move the gear
selector out of PARK (Refer to “Brake/Transmission
Shift Interlock System” in this section). To drive, push
the lock button on the front of the gear selector and
move the gear selector from PARK or NEUTRAL to the
DRIVE position.
The electronically-controlled transmission provides a
precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
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