steering FIAT 500L 2017 2.G User Guide

Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever
upward to the first detent for headlight
operation.
NOTE: When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to the Osymbol.
NOTE: The low beams and side/tail lights will not be
on with DRL.
The DRL function can be turned on or off through the
touchscreen. Refer to your Uconnect Supplement
Manual for further information.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, pull the multi-
function lever towards the steering wheel to turn
on the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever toward
the steering wheel again to turn off the high beams.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel. This will cause the high beam head-
lights to turn on until the lever is released.
Headlight Operation
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Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key
or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position
and turn on the headlights.
NOTE: If the parking lights are left on and the key is in
the stop position with the door open, an audible chime
will sound and a message will show in the Instrument
Cluster Display. The chime will stop as soon as the
lights are switched off.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster display
will flash to show proper operation of the front and rear
turn signal lights.
NOTE: If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective
outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the
lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb
is defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
five times then automatically turn off.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for a preset period of
time.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP
(OFF/LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction lever
toward the steering wheel, within two minutes. Each
time the lever is pulled, the activation of the lights will
be extended by 30 seconds. The activation of the lights
can be extended to a maximum of 210 seconds.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the
right side of the steering column.
NOTE:The windshield wipers/washers will only op-
erate with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Front Windshield Wiper Operation
There are five different modes of operation for the front
windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever can be
raised or lowered to access these modes.
Windshield Wiper Off
This is the normal position of the wiper lever.
Intermittent Speed
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the first
detent. The wipers will operate at intermittent
speed.
Low Speed
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second
detent. The wipers will operate at low speed.
High Speed
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third
detent. The wipers will operate at high speed.
Manual High Speed/Mist
Push the lever upward from the off position. The wipers
will operate at high speed to clear off road mist or spray
from a passing vehicle. This operation will continue
Windshield Wiper Lever
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until the lever is released. When the lever is released,
the wipers will return to the off position and automati-
cally shut off.
Front Windshield Washer Operation
Pull the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the
steering wheel to activate the washers. The wipers will
activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is
released.
CAUTION!
•Turn the windshield wipers off when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage to the
windshield wipers may result if the wiper control
is left in any position other than off.
• In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the PARK
position before turning off the engine. If the
wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to
the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may
occur when the vehicle is restarted.
• Always remove any buildup of snow that pre-
vents the windshield wiper blades from returning
to the off position. If the windshield wiper con-
trol is turned off and the blades cannot return to
the off position, damage to the wiper motor may
occur.
Front Windshield Washer Operation
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Pushing the windshield wiper lever forward activates
the rear window washer. Keep the windshield wiper
lever pushed for more than half a second to activate the
rear window wiper as well. Releasing the windshield
wiper lever will activate the smart washing function, as
described for the windscreen wiper.
Deactivation
The function stops when the windshield wiper lever is
released.TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping con-
trol handle is located on the steering column, below the
turn signal lever.
To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle
down. To tilt the steering column, move the steering
wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or
shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel
outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the
Rear Window Washer OperationTilt/Telescoping Control Handle
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steering column in position, push the control handle up
until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or
driving with the steering column unlocked, could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
right side of the steering wheel.NOTE:
In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control system has been designed to shut
down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated
at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed
Control system can be reactivated by pushing the
Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting
the desired vehicle set speed.
Electronic Speed Control Buttons
1 — RES + 3 — CANCEL
2 — ON/OFF 4 — SET -
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filter out the ball mount and hitch ball assembly pres-
ence in sensor field of view. The filtering operation must
be performed only by an authorized dealer.
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear
Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen
image of the rear surroundings of your vehicle when-
ever the gear selector is put into REVERSE. The image
will be displayed in the touchscreen display along with
a caution note to “check entire surroundings” across the
top of the screen. After five seconds this note will
disappear. The ParkView camera is located on the rear
of the vehicle above the rear License plate.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear
camera mode is exited and the last selected touchscreen
appears again.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Camera Delay
feature and it is turned On, the rear camera image will
be displayed for up to 10 seconds when the vehicle is
shifted out of REVERSE unless the forward vehiclespeed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h), the transmission is
shifted into
PARKor the vehicle’s ignition is cycled to
the OFF position.
When enabled, active guide lines are overlaid on the
image to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its
projected backup path based on the steering wheel
position. A dashed center line overlay indicates the
center of the vehicle to assist with parking.
When enabled, fixed guide lines are overlaid on the
image to illustrate the width of the vehicle.
NOTE: The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera has pro-
grammable modes of operation that may be selected
through the Uconnect System. Refer to your Uconnect
Supplement Manual for further information.
Different colored zones indicate the distance to the rear
of the vehicle.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES .........133
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ................134
▫ Instrument Cluster Descriptions ..........135
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ......136
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights .............137
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights ...........143
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ...........150
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ...........151
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ............151
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........152
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons . .152
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Setup Menu . . . .153
▫ Change Engine Oil Indicator System ......154
▫ Trip Computer ..................... .155▫
Trip Button ........................ .155
▫ Values Displayed .....................156
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... .157
 CYBERSECURITY ..................... .168
 UCONNECT SETTINGS .................169
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate ...............170
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen .............170
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 5.0 Settings ..................170
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 6.5 NAV Settings ..............177
 UCONNECT RADIOS ..................192
 IPOD/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL .....192
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS .....1924

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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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
Light What It Means
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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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 position (and
the key removed, for vehicles with mechanical key),
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 information about your vehicle’s
systems and features. Using a driver interactive display
located on the instrument panel, your instrument clus-
ter display can show you how systems 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 selections and
adjustments.
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
The instrument cluster display control buttons are lo-
cated on the instrument panel below the radio.Push and release the
MENUbutton briefly to access the
menu and/or go to next screen or to confirm the
required menu option. Push and hold the MENU
button (approximately one second) to return to the
main screen.
Push and release the up
button to scroll upward
through the displayed menu and the related options
or to increase the displayed value.
Push and release the downbutton to scroll down-
ward through the displayed menu and the related
options or to decrease the value displayed.
NOTE: upand downbuttons activate differ-
ent 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
instrument cluster display will turn on the clock, the
external temperature and the miles or kilometers cov-
ered for a few seconds.
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