2019 FIAT 500C instrument panel

Sport Instrument Cluster Sport Mode
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Sport Turbo Instrument Cluster Base
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Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1.Tachometer
• This gauge measures engine revolutions per minute
(RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area,
ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage. 2.
Temperature Gauge
• The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range indi-
cates that the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
• The digital gauge will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, or up mountain
Sport Turbo Instrument Cluster Sport Mode
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grades. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper
limits of the normal operating range.
WARNING!
•Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H,” turn the engine off immediately
and call an authorized dealer for service.
• A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see “Servicing And
Maintenance.” Follow the warnings under the Cool-
ing System Pressure Cap paragraph.
3. Speedometer
• Indicates vehicle speed. 4.
Fuel Gauge
• The digital display shows the amount of fuel in the
tank.
• The switching on of the digital warning light indicates
that 1 – 1.3 gallons of fuel are left in the tank; in this
situation, refuel as soon as possible.
• Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty; any
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic con-
verter.
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
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•“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,
your instrument cluster display can show you how sys-
tems are working and give you warnings when they aren’t.
The steering wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll
through and enter the main menus and submenus. You can
access the specific information you want and make selec-
tions and adjustments.
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Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
The driver-interactive instrument cluster display is located
in the center of the instrument cluster.
The system display consists of the following:
•System Status
• Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays
• Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
• Outside Temperature Display •
Trip Computer Functions
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
Push and release the MENUbutton briefly to access the
instrument cluster display. Push and hold the MENU
button (approximately one second) to return to the main
screen.
Push and release the uparrow button to scroll upward
through the displayed menu and the related options or to
increase the displayed value.
Push and release the downarrow button to scroll down-
ward through the displayed menu and the related options
or to decrease the value displayed.
NOTE: Up anddown arrow buttons activate different
functions according to the following situations:
• To scroll the menu options upwards or downwards.
• To increase or decrease values during settings.
NOTE: When opening one of the front doors, the instru-
ment cluster display will turn on the clock and the miles or
kilometers covered (if equipped) for a few seconds.
Instrument Cluster Display
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Instrument Cluster Display Setup Menu
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. Push and release theupand down arrow buttons to
access the different options and settings (setup).
The setup menu can be activated by pushing the MENU
button. A single push on the upordown arrow button will
scroll through the setup menu options. The menu includes
the following functions:
• Buzzer Volume
• Service — If Equipped
• Headlight Adjustment — If Equipped
• Trip B Data
• Audio Repetition — If Equipped
• Navigation Repetition — If Equipped
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without Sub-
menu
1. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to select the
main menu option to set.
2. Push and release the upordown arrow 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.
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Submenu
1. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to display
the first submenu option.
2. Push and release the upordown arrow 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 arrow 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 hold the MENUbutton to return to the main
menu (short hold) or the main screen (longer hold).
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Oil Change Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator system. The “Change Engine Oil” message will
appear in the instrument cluster display for approximately
5 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 the ignition is placed in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)
position. To turn off the message temporarily, push and
release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indicator
system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer
to the following procedure.
1. Place the ignition in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) posi-tion. (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 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
displays trip information 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.
• A short button push displays the different values.
• A long button push resets the system and starts a new
trip.
Trip Functions
Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new trip).
“Trip A” can be used to display the figures relating to:
• Trip Distance A
• Average Fuel Consumption
• Average Speed A
• Travel Time A (Driving Time)
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