2017 FIAT 500L light

CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect fuel economy
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CAUTION!(Continued)
and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe
catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon
occur. Immediate service is required.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
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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.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires
as handling may be compromised. Stop the vehicle,
avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair imme-
diately using the dedicated tire repair kit and con-
tact 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 pres-
sure label, you should determine the proper tire infla-
tion pressure for those tires.
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sensor to become inoperable. After using an after-
market tire sealant it is recommended that you take
your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have
your sensor function checked.
Glow Plug Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
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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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Green Telltale Indicator Lights
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash independently for the left or right turn
signal as selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected
when the multifunction lever is moved down (left) or up (right).
NOTE:
•A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with
either turn signal on.
•Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
Green Telltale
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Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
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White Telltale Indicator Lights
Cruise Control Cancelled Light
White TelltaleLight What It Means
Cruise Control Cancelled Light
This light will turn on when the cruise control has been cancelled by the driver. Refer to
“Electronic Speed Control” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further in-
formation.
Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue Telltale
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High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control
lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam. Pull the lever toward you for a temporary high
beam on,
flash to pass scenario.
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Instrument Cluster Display Setup Menu
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. The menu includes the following functions:
NOTE:Some of the Menu Items could be managed by
Uconnect (if equipped). In that case, some of these are
not present in instrument cluster display.
• Dimmer
• Headlight Adj
• Speed Buzzer
• Headlamp Sensor
• Cornering Lights
• Rain Sensor
• Trip B Data
• Set Time
• Set Date
• First Page
• See Radio
• Autoclose •
Units
• Language
• Buzzer Volume
• Seat Belt Buzzer
• Service
• Passenger Airbag
• Day Lights
• Hill Start
• Tire Reset
• City Brake Control
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without
Submenu
1. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to select
the main menu option to set.
2. Push and release the upordown button (by single
pushes) to select the new setting.
3. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to store
the new setting and go back to the main menu option
previously selected.
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Distance Traveled
This value shows the distance covered since the last
reset.
Average Fuel Economy
This value shows the approximate average fuel con-
sumption since the last reset.
Instantaneous Fuel 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
function of the overall time elapsed since the last reset.
Travel Time
This value shows the time elapsed since the last reset.Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
Dimmer
NOTE:The brightness of instrument panel will change
automatically only if the External Light has changed:
External Light On = Night Mode, External Light OFF =
Day Mode. In both case (Day or Night) is possible to
adjust the display brightness as described in step 1
below.
To adjust the brightness, proceed as follows:
1. Push and release the up
ordownbutton to
set the required brightness level.
2. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to go
back to the menu screen or push and hold the MENU
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing settings.
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Speed Buzzer (Speed Limit)
With this function it is possible to set the car speed limit
(mph or km/h); when this limit is exceeded the driver
is immediately alerted.
To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton. The
display will show the message (Speed Beep).
2. Push and release the up
ordownbutton to
select speed limit activation (On) or deactivation
(Off).
3. When the function is activated (On), briefly push and release the MENUbutton to display the presently set
activation speed. Pushing the up
ordown
buttons selects the speed limit. Push MENUto
confirm selection.
NOTE: Selection is possible between 20 – 125 mph or
(32 – 201 km/h), depending on the selected unit. The
setting will increase/decrease by five units each time
the up/down button is pushed. Push and hold the
up/down button to increase/decrease the setting rap-
idly. Save the setting by briefly pushing the button
when you approach the required setting. •
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.
To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton. “On”
will flash on the display.
2. Push and release the down
button. “Off” will
flash on the display.
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.
Headlight Sensor (Automatic Headlight/Dusk
Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment)
This function is used to turn the headlights on or off
according to external light conditions.
The dusk sensor sensitivity can be adjusted according to
3 levels (level 1 = minimum sensitivity, level 2 =
medium sensitivity, level 3 = maximum sensitivity); the
greater the sensitivity set, the less the external light
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variation needed to turn on the lights (e.g. with a setting
on level 3 at sunset the headlights switch on earlier than
in levels 1 and 2).
Proceed as follows to set:
1. PushMENUbutton briefly. The level set previously
flashes on the display.
2. Push the upordown button to make the adjustment.
3. Push the MENUbutton briefly to return to the menu
screen or hold the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Cornering Lights (Activation/Deactivation Of
Cornering Lights)
This function activates/deactivates (On/Off) the cor-
nering lights (see the description in the “Exterior lights”
paragraph).
Proceed as follows to activate/deactivate the lights:
1. Push the MENUbutton briefly. OnorOff flash on
the display, according to what has been previously
set.
2. Push upordown to make your choice. 3. Push the
MENUbutton briefly to return to the menu
screen or hold the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Rain Sensor (Rain Sensor Sensitivity Adjustment)
This function allows you to adjust the rain sensor
sensitivity to 4 levels.
To set the required sensitivity level, proceed as follows:
1. Push the MENUbutton briefly. The sensitivity
“level” set previously flashes on the display.
2. Push the upordown button to make the adjustment.
3. Push the MENUbutton briefly to return to the menu
screen or hold the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Trip B Data (Trip B On)
Through this option, it is possible to activate (On) or
deactivate (Off) the Trip B (partial trip) display.
For further information, see “Trip Computer.”
For activation/deactivation, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton.
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