FIAT 500L 2016 2.G Owners Manual

The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your
vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent
version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is
installed.
WARNING!
•It is not possible to know or to predict all of the
possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are
breached. It may be possible that vehicle systems,
including safety related systems, could be im-
paired or a loss of vehicle control could occur that
may result in an accident involving serious injury
or death.
• ONLY insert media (e.g., USB, SD card, or CD) into
your vehicle if it came from a trusted source. Media
of unknown origin could possibly contain mali-
cious software, and if installed in your vehicle, it
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may increase the possibility for vehicle systems to
be breached.
• As always, if you experience unusual vehicle be-
havior, take your vehicle to your nearest authorized
dealer immediately.
NOTE:
• FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding
software updates.
• To help further improve vehicle security and minimize
the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle owners
should:
• Routinely check www.driveuconnect.com/software-
update to learn about available Uconnect software
updates.
• Only connect and use trusted media devices (e.g.
personal mobile phones, USBs, CDs).
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Privacy of any wireless and wired communications can-
not be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept
information and private communications without your
consent. For further information, refer to “Onboard Di-
agnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle”.
UCONNECT SETTINGS
The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on
the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate that allows
you to access and change the customer programmable
features.
Buttons On The Faceplate
Buttons on the faceplate are located below, and beside the
Uconnect system in the center of the instrument panel. In
addition, there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on
the right side. Turn the control knob to scroll throughmenus and change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), push the
center of the control knob one or more times to select or
change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
Your Uconnect system may also have Display Off and
back arrow buttons on the faceplate.
Push the Display Off button on the faceplate to turn off
the Uconnect screen. Push the Display Off button on the
faceplate a second time to turn the screen on.
Push the Back Arrow button on the faceplate to exit out
of a Menu or certain option on the Uconnect system.
Buttons On The Touchscreen
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the
Uconnect touchscreen.
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Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
6.5N Settings
Press the Settings button to display the menu setting
screen. In this mode the Uconnect system allows you to
access programmable features that may be equipped
such as Display, Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance,
Lights, Doors & Locks, Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start,
Engine Off Options, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/
Bluetooth, SiriusXM Setup and System Information.
NOTE:
•Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time.
• Depending on the vehicles options, feature settings
may vary.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, press and release the preferred setting until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. Once the setting is complete,
either press the Back Arrow button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu, or press the “X” button on
the touchscreen to close out of the settings screen. Press-
ing the Up or Down Arrow button on the right side of the
screen will allow you to toggle up or down through the
available settings.
Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen
the following settings will be available:
•
Display Mode
This feature will allow you to select one of the auto
display settings. To change Mode status, press and re-
lease the “Auto” or “Manual” button on the touchscreen.
Then press the back arrow button on the touchscreen, or
push the back button on the faceplate.
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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
This feature will allow you to select the brightness with
the headlights on. Adjust the brightness with the “+” and
“–” setting buttons on the touchscreen or by selecting any
point on the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the
touchscreen.
• Display Brightness With Headlights OFF
When in this display, you may select the brightness with
the headlights off. Adjust the brightness with the “+” and
“–” setting buttons on the touchscreen or by selecting any
point on the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the
touchscreen. •
Set Language
When in this display, you may select one of multiple
languages (English / Français / Español) for all display
nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navi-
gation system. Press the Set Language button on the
touchscreen, then press the desired language button on
the touchscreen.
• Touchscreen Beep
When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the
sound heard when a touchscreen button (button on the
touchscreen) is pressed. Press the “Touchscreen Beep”
button on the touchscreen. Press the “On” or “Off”
button on the touchscreen to turn the Touchscreen Beep
ON or OFF.
• Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster
When this feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions
will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a
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designated turn within a programmed route. To make
your selection, press the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In
Cluster” button on the touchscreen. Press the “On” or
“Off” button on the touchscreen to turn the Navigation
Turn-By-Turn In Cluster ON or OFF.
Units
•Units
When in this display, you may select to have the Driver
Information Display (DID), 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 Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID), and navigation system. The following selectable units of measure are listed
below:
US
•Distance
Set to: “mi.”
• Fuel Consumption
Set to: “MPG” (US).
• Pressure
Set to: “psi.”
• Temperature
Set to: “°F.”
Metric •Distance
Set to: “km.”
• Fuel Consumption
Set to: “L/100 km.”
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•Pressure
Set to: “bar.”
• Temperature
Set to: “°C.”
Custom
Units can be customized independently from: •Distance
Select from: “mi” or “km.”
• Fuel Consumption
Select from: “MPG” (US), “MPG” (UK), “L/100 km”
or “km/L” according to distance unit measure cho-
sen.
• Pressure
Select from: “psi,” “kPa” or “bar.”
• Temperature
Select from: “°F” or “°C.”Voice
• Voice Response Length
When in this display, you may change the Voice Response
Length settings. To change the Voice Response Length, press
the “Brief” or “Long” button on the touchscreen.
•Show Command List
When in this display, you may change the Show Com-
mand List settings. To change the Show Command List
settings, press the “Never,” “w/Help” or “Always” but-
ton on the touchscreen.
Clock
After pressing the “Clock” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available:
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•Sync Time With GPS
This feature will allow you to automatically have the
radio set the time. To change the Sync Time setting, press
the “Sync Time with Nav” button on the touchscreen.
Press the “On” or “Off” button on the touchscreen to turn
the Sync Time With GPS ON or OFF.
• Set Time Hours
This feature will allow you to adjust the hours. The “Sync
Time with Nav” button on the touchscreen must be
unchecked. To make your selection, press the “+” or “–”
buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the hours up or
down.
• Set Time Minutes
This feature will allow you to adjust the minutes. The
“Sync Time with Nav” button on the touchscreen must be unchecked. To make your selection, press the “+” or “–”
buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the minutes up or
down.
•
Time Format
This feature will allow you to select the time format
display setting. Press the “Time Format” button on the
touchscreen. Press the “12hrs” or “24hrs” button on the
touchscreen.
• Show Time In Status Bar — If Equipped
This feature will allow you to turn on or shut off the
digital clock in the status bar. To change the Show Time
Status setting press the “On” or “Off” button on the
touchscreen.
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Safety & Driving Assistance
After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button
on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail-
able:
•ParkView Backup Camera Delay
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera
delay turned OFF), the rear camera mode is exited and
the navigation or audio screen appears again. When the
vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay
turned ON), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines
will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of
“REVERSE” unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds
8 mph (12 km/h), the transmission is shifted into
“PARK” or the ignition is switched to the OFF position.
To set the ParkView Backup Camera Delay press the
Settings button on the faceplate, then the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button on the touchscreen. Press the
“On” or “Off” button on the touchscreen to turn the
ParkView Delay ON or OFF.
•
Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature
can be set to Off, Lights or Lights and Chime. The Blind
Spot Alert feature can be activated in Lights mode. When
this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
system is activated and will only show a visual alert in
the outside mirrors. When Lights & Chime mode is
activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a
visual alert in the outside mirrors as well as an audible
alert when the turn signal is on. When Off is selected, the
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated. To
change the Blind Spot Alert status, press the “Blind Spot
Alert” button and select from “Off,” “Lights” or “Lights
& Chimes.”
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Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available:
•Interior Ambient Lights
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of
the brightness of the interior ambient lighting. To change
the Interior Ambient Lights setting, press the “+” or “–”
button on the touchscreen to select your desired Interior
Ambient Light level.
• Headlight Sensitivity
When this feature is selected, it allows the Headlight
Sensitivity to be adjusted according to three levels (level
1 = minimum sensitivity, level 2 = medium sensitivity,
level 3 = maximum sensitivity); the greater the sensitivity
set, the less the external light variation required to turn
on the lights (e.g. with a setting on level 3 at sunset the
headlights turn on earlier than in levels 1 and 2). To change the Headlight Sensitivity setting, press the “1,”
“2” or “3” button on the touchscreen to select your
desired Headlight Sensitivity level.
•
Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of
the amount of time the headlights remain on after the
engine is shut off. To change the Headlights Off Delay
setting, press the Headlights Off Delay button on the
touchscreen, and choose either 0 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90
seconds. The selected button will highlight indicating
that the setting has been selected.
• Greeting Lights
When this feature is selected, it allows the greeting lights
to be turned On or Off. To change the Greeting Lights
setting, press the “On” or “Off” button on the touch-
screen to select your desired Greeting Light setting.
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•Daytime Running Lights
When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on
while the engine is running. To make your selection,
press the “Daytime Running Lights” button on the touch-
screen, then choose “Yes” or “No.” The button will
highlight indicating that the setting has been selected.
• Steering Directed Lights
When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn
relative to a change in the direction of the steering wheel.
To make your selection, press the “Steering Directed
Lights” button on the touchscreen, then choose “Yes” or
“No.” The button will highlight indicating that the set-
ting has been selected.
• Cornering Lights
When this feature is selected, if the steering wheel
rotation angle is large or the turn signal indicators are on,
a light (incorporated in the fog light) will turn on, on the relevant side to improve visibility at night. To change the
Cornering Lights setting, press the “On” or “Off” button
on the touchscreen to select your desired Cornering
Lights setting.
•
Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on.
The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are
turned off, if they were turned on by this feature. To
make your selection, press the “Headlights With Wipers”
button on the touchscreen, then choose “Yes” or “No.”
• Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, press the “Auto High Beams”
button on the touchscreen, then choose “Yes” or “No.”
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