FIAT 500L 2015 2.G Owners Manual

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. The menu includes the following functions:
•Dimmer
•Speed Buzzer
•First Page
•Buzzer Volume
•Belt Buzzer
•Hill Start
•Exit Menu
•Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without
Submenu
Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to select the
main menu option to set.
Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton (by
single pushes) to select the new setting.
Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to store the
new setting and go back to the main menu option
previously selected.
•Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Sub-
menu
Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to display the
first submenu option.
Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton (by
single pushes) to scroll through all the submenu
options.
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Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to select the
displayed submenu option and to open the relevant
setup menu.
Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton (by
single pushes) to select the new setting for this sub-
menu option.
Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to store the
new setting and go back to the previously selected
submenu option.
Push and release and hold theMENUbutton 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 “Change Engine Oil” message will
flash in the EVIC display for approximately 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 fluctuate, 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 theMENUbutton. To reset the oil change indica-
tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
refer to the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. (Do not
start the engine.)
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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.
Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster. It
features a driver-interactive display (displays informa-
tion such as; trip information, range, fuel consumption,
average speed and travel time).
Trip Button
TheTRIPbutton, 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 then starts a
new trip.
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New Trip
To reset:
•Push and hold theTRIPbutton to reset the system
manually.
•When the “Trip distance” reaches 9999.9 miles or
kilometers or when the “Travel time” reaches 999.59
(99 hours and 59 minutes), the system is reset auto-
matically.
•Disconnecting/Reconnecting the battery resets the
system.
NOTE:If the reset operation occurs in the presence of
the screens concerning Trip A or Trip B, only the infor-
mation associated with Trip A or Trip B functions will be
reset.
Start Of Trip Procedure
With the ignition on, push and hold theTRIPbutton for
over one second to reset.
Exit Trip
To exit the Trip function, wait until all the values have
been displayed or hold theMENUbutton for longer than
one second.
Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back to
the menu screen or push and hold theMENU(approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen without
storing settings.
Trip Functions
Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new
trip).
“Trip A” can be used to display the figures relating to:
•Range
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•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” can-
not be reset.
Values Displayed
Range
This indicates the distance which may be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank, assuming that driving
conditions will not change. The message “----” will
appear on the display in the following cases:
•Distance less than 30 miles (or 50 km).
•The vehicle is parked for a long time with the engine
running.
NOTE:The range depends on several factors: driving
style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads,
etc.), conditions of use of the car (load, tire pressure, etc.).
Trip planning must take into account the above notes.
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Distance Traveled
This value shows the distance covered since the last reset.
Average Economy
This value shows the approximate average consumption
since the last reset.
Instant Economy
This indicates the fuel consumption. The value is con-
stantly updated. The message “----” will appear on the
display if the car is parked with the engine running.
Average Speed
This value shows the vehicle’s average speed as a func-
tion 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)
Belt Buzzer (Buzzer Activation For BeltAlert®
Indication)
This function will only be displayed after a FIAT Group
Automobiles Dealership has deactivated the BeltAlert®
system. Refer to “Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder
System BeltAlert®” in “Occupant Restraints” for further
information.
To reactivate this function, proceed as follows:
•Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton
briefly;#Off#will flash on the display. Push and
release the or UPor DOWNbutton and#On#
will appear;
•Push and release theSET ESCbutton briefly to return
to the submenu screen or hold the button down to
return to the main menu screen without saving.
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Buzzer Volume (Adjusting The Failure/Warning
Buzzer Volume)
With this function the volume of the buzzer accompany-
ing any failure/warning indication can be adjusted to
one of eight volume levels.
To adjust the volume proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton. The pre-
viously set volume “level” will flash on the display.
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton for
setting.
3. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen, or push and hold theMENU
button (approximately one second) to go back to the
main screen without storing the settings.
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 dis-
play will show the message (Speed Beep).
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton to
select speed limit activation (On) or deactivation
(Off).
3. When the function is activated (On), briefly push and
release theMENUbutton to display the presently set
activation speed. Pushing the UPor DOWN
buttons selects the speed limit. PushMENUto
confirm selection.
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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 rapidly. Save the
setting by briefly pushing the button when you approach
the required setting.
•Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen, or push and hold theMENU
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 theMENUbutton. “On” will
flash on the display.
2. Push and release the DOWNbutton. “Off” will
flash on the display.
3. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen, or push and hold theMENU
button (approximately one second) to go back to the
main screen without storing the settings.
Dimmer
NOTE:The brightness of IPC 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 UPor DOWNbutton to
set the required brightness level.
2. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen or push and hold theMENU
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing settings.
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Hill Start Assist
This function is used when starting a vehicle from a stop
on a hill. Hill Start Assist maintains the same level of
brake pressure the driver applied for a short period of
time after the foot has been removed from the brake
pedal.
Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton. “On” or
“Off” will flash on the display (according to previous
setting).
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton for
setting.
3. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen, or push and hold the button
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing the settings.
Exit Menu
This function closes the initial menu screen.
Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back to
the main screen.
Push and release thebutton to return to the first
menu option (Speed Beep).
Push and release thebutton to return to the last
menu option (Daylights).
Uconnect® RADIOS
For detailed information about your Uconnect® radio,
refer to your Uconnect® supplement Manual.
iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL
This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be
plugged into the AUX Jack or USB port.
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Refer to the Uconnect® 5.0/6.5 User’s Manual for iPod®
and external USB support capability.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located at the rear
of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access
the switches.
USB/AUX Ports
1—USBConnector2—AUX/CableJack
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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