2018 FIAT 500C sport mode

Lounge Instrument Cluster Sport Mode 4GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 73

Sport Instrument Cluster Sport Mode 4GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 75

Sport Turbo Instrument Cluster Sport Mode 4GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 77

5. Base And Sport Mode Gauge Displays
Depending on what options and trim level your vehicle
may be equipped with, two gauge displays are available
with the push of the Sport Mode button.
• Instant Consumption Bar graph: This bar graph shows
the instant fuel consumption, the style changes accord-
ing to vehicle version while minimum and maximum
values change depending on selected unit. The pos-
sible labels are:
• Mpg
• Km/l
• l/100 km
• “Sport Mode” — Gas Pedal Percentage Gauge: This
gauge shows what percent the gas pedal is currently
depressed at.
• “Sport Mode” — The active instrument cluster display
screen will change to the G-Force screen.
• “Sport Turbo Mode” — This gauge shows the Turbo
boost during acceleration.
• “Turbo Pressure Gauge” — This gauge shows the level
of turbo pressure. NOTE: Different trips may have different values even if the
same driving style is maintained. Some factors that may
impact the calculated index value are:
• Traffic conditions
• Trip duration
• Temperature (engine and ambient)
6. Instrument Cluster Display
• The instrument cluster display features a driver-
interactive display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Dis-
play” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information to the driver. With
the ignition in the STOP/OFF mode, opening/closing of a
door will activate the display for viewing, and display the
total miles, or kilometers, in the odometer. Your instrument
cluster display is designed to display important informa-
tion about your vehicle’s systems and features. Using a
driver interactive display located on the instrument panel, 4GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 79

SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly. Exhaust Gas
WARNING!Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even-
tually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set
at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con-
trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.154 SAFETY

STARTING AND OPERATINGCONTENTS  STARTING PROCEDURES ................ .161
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ....... .161
▫ Automatic Transmission ................. .161
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .161
▫ Cold Weather Operation ................ .161
▫ Extended Park Starting .................. .162
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ................. .162
▫ After Starting ......................... .163
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .163
 PARKING BRAKE ...................... .164
 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . . .165
▫ Five-Speed Manual Transmission ........... .165
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds .............. .167
▫ Downshifting ........................ .167  AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .168
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ............... .169
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .169
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission .......... .169
▫ Gear Ranges ......................... .170
 AUTOSTICK .......................... .174
▫ Operation ........................... .174
 SPORT MODE ......................... .176
 POWER STEERING ..................... .177
 SPEED CONTROL ...................... .178
▫ To Activate .......................... .178
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................. .179
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ............... .179
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................ .1806

SPORT MODE
The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver
with slight increases in effort and throttle pedal-to-engine
response. Changes to the transmission shift schedules for
more aggressive shifting will occur on automatic transmis-
sion versions.
Sport driving mode is useful while driving on winding
roads where more steering precision is desired. Manual Transmission — If Equipped
1. Push the SPORT button, located above the climate con-
trols to activate SPORT mode.
NOTE: Once activated, a SPORT message will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster.
2. Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
3. Press the accelerator pedal again to activate.
4. Push the SPORT button again to return to the standard
driving mode.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
1. Push the SPORT button, located above the climate
controls to activate SPORT mode.
NOTE: Once SPORT mode is activated, a “SPORT” mes-
sage will be displayed in the instrument cluster. The
“SPORT” message may change to italic font and only
display for a few seconds on some models.
2. Push the SPORT button again to return to the standard
driving mode.SPORT Button176 STARTING AND OPERATING

Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
• Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant
Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the
lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure
optimum operation of the system. Refer to “Sealing A
Tire With Tire Service Kit” section (F) “Sealant Bottle
And Hose Replacement”.
• The Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) are a one tire
application use and need to be replaced after each use.
Always replace these components immediately at your
original equipment vehicle dealer. • When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form,
clean water and a damp cloth will remove the material
from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the
sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly
discarded.
• For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on
the wheel is free of debris before connecting the Tire
Service Kit.
• You can use the Tire Service Kit air pump to inflate
bicycle tires. The kit also comes with two needles,
located in the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the
bottom of the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or
similar inflatable items. However, use only the Air Pump
Hose (7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob (5) is in
the Air Mode when inflating such items to avoid inject-
ing sealant into them. The Tire Service Kit Sealant is only
intended to seal punctures less than 1/4 inch (6 mm)
diameter in the tread of your tire.
• Do not lift or carry the Tire Service Kit by the hoses.Tire Service Kit Expiration Date Location206 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY