light FIAT 500 2012 2.G User Guide

Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that theycannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
•Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and inter-
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
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Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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▫Recline Adjustment .................... 93
▫ Seat Height Adjustment ................. 94
▫ Ez Entry Feature ...................... 94
▫ Memory Feature ...................... 95
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............. 95
▫ Head Restraints ...................... 96
 To Open And Close The Hood ............. 98
 Lights ............................. 100
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 100
▫ Headlights ......................... 100
▫ High Beams ........................ 101
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 101
▫ Parking Lights ...................... 101 ▫
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 101
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 102
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 102
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ....... 102
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 103
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......... 104
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 105
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation ........ 105
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper ................ 107
 Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped ........ 108
 Electronic Speed Control ................ 109
▫ To Activate ......................... 110
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 110
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▫To Deactivate ....................... 110
▫ To Resume Speed .....................111
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............111
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............111
 Rear Park Assist — If Equipped ........... 112
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ............... 113
▫ Rear Park Assist Alerts ................ 113
▫ Failure Indications ................... 115
▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System ..... 115
▫ Park Assist System Usage Precautions ..... 115
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 118
▫ To Open ........................... 119
▫ To Close ........................... 119 ▫
Pinch Protect Override ................ 119
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 119
▫ Emergency Operation ................. 120
▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped .............. 120
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 121
 Cigar Lighter — If Equipped ............. 123
 Cupholders .......................... 124
 Storage ............................. 125
▫ Glove Box Compartment ............... 125
▫ Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped ..... 125
 Cargo Area Features ................... 126
 Rear Window Features .................. 127
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 127
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for
various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward
the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in reverse.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
headlight beam selection, passing light and turn signals.
NOTE:The external lights can only be turned on with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever up-
ward to the first detent for headlight operation.
NOTE:When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
Headlight Operation
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High Beams
With the low beams activated, push the multifunc-
tion lever towards the instrument panel to turn on
the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel to turn off the high beams.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will turn on the high beams until the
lever is released.
Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key
or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position and
turn on the headlights.
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/taillights will not be on
with DRL.
The DRL function can be turned on or off using the
display menus. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
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Turn Signals
Push the multifunction lever upward to signal a right
turn or downward to signal a left turn. The correspond-
ing indicator in the instrument cluster will blink to
indicate the operation of the turn signal.NOTE:
The indicators will automatically turn off when
the turn has been completed and the steering wheel is
returned to a straight position.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three 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 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.
Turn Signal Operation
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Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
Interior Lights
The interior light switches are located in the overhead
console. The interior lights can be set to three different
positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right
Position).
Using the switch on the left overhead, press the switch to
the right from its center position and the lights are always
on. Press the switch to the left from its center position and
the lights are always off. Leave the switch in the center
position, and the lights are turned on and off when the
doors are opened or closed. The switch on the right side
of the overhead console controls the map or reading
function of the lights. Press the switch to the right to turn
on the right light and press the switch to the left to turn
on the left light.
CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the
switch is in the center position or that the lights are
off to avoid draining the battery.
Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
There are four different modes of operation that can be
activated in this position:
•When one door is opened a 3 minute timer is activated.
•When the key is removed from the ignition (within
two minutes of the ignition being turned off), a
10 second timer is activated.
•When the doors are unlocked with Key Fob a 10 sec-
ond timer is activated.
•When the doors are locked with the Key Fob the lights
will turn off.
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