FIAT 500 ABARTH 2015 2.G Owners Manual

23. Generic Warning Light
The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if
any of the following conditions occur: Oil
Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off
Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not Available, Parking Sensor
Failure.
24. Cruise On Indicator — If Equipped
This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is ON. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel.”
25. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on when the
ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN and remain on
briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on
while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential
electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If
the charging system light remains on, it means that the
vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho-
rized dealer.
If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies.”
26. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected, the light will come on
while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition
key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the
shift lever is placed in the NEUTRAL position. The light
should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine
running, your vehicle will usually be drivable. However,
see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible. If
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the light is flashing when the engine is running, imme-
diate service is required and you may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and
your vehicle may require towing. The light will come on
when the ignition is first turned to ON/RUN and remain
on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on
during starting, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
27. Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine is
started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
28. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. The engine coolant temperature indicator
will illuminate and a single chime will sound after
reaching a set threshold.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To
Do In Emergencies” for further information.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.
The EVIC 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
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
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EVIC Displays
1. Red Telltales (Left Bank)
•Hood Ajar
•Low Oil Pressure
•Electronic Throttle Control
•Door Ajar
•Speed Limiter — If Equipped
2. Amber Telltales
•Ice Risk
•Fuel Cut Off
•Fuel Cut Off Failed
•Hill Holder Failed
•Oil Change Request
•Check Lights
•Vehicle Lock
3. Electronic Speed Control Active
4. Amber Telltales
•Generic Warning Light
•Glow Plug Light
•Park Sensor Failed
•Stop Lamp Failed
Instrument Cluster
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5. Red Telltales (Right Bank)
•Trunk Ajar
•Transmission Failure
•Battery Charge Indicator
6. Exceeded Speed Limiter
7. Shift Up or Down Indicators
8. Gear Indicator
EVIC Control Buttons
Push and release theMENUbutton briefly to access the
EVIC. Push and hold theMENUbutton (approximately
one second) to return to the main screen.
Push and release the UPbutton 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 EVIC
display will turn on the clock and the miles or kilometers
covered (for versions/markets, where provided) for a
few seconds.
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. Push and release the UPand DOWNbut-
tons to access the different options and settings
(setup).
The setup menu can be activated by pushing theMENU
button. A single push on the UPor DOWNbut-
tons will scroll through the setup menu options. The
menu includes the following functions:
•Speed Beep
•Trip B Data
•Set Time
•Set Date
•See Radio
•Speed Display
•Autoclose
•Units
•Language
•Buzzer Volume
•Button Volume
•Daylights (D.R.L.)
•Hill Start
•Tire Pressure
•Unlock Driver Door First
•Unlock All Doors
•Exit Menu
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Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without
Submenu
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to select
the main menu option to set.
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton (by
single pushes) to select the new setting.
3. 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
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to display
the first submenu option.
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton (by
single pushes) to scroll through all the submenu
options.
3. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to select
the displayed submenu option and to open the rel-
evant setup menu.
4. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton (by
single pushes) to select the new setting for this
submenu option.
5. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to store the
new setting and go back to the previously selected
submenu option.
6. Push and hold theMENUbutton to return to the main
menu (short hold) or the main screen (longer hold).
Change Engine Oil Indicator System
Change Engine Oil
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
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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.)
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
(999 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 information
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
•Trip distance A
•Average economy
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•Instantaneous 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
•Average speed B
•Travel time B (driving time)
NOTE: “Trip B” functions may be excluded (see “Trip
B Data”). “Range” and “Instantaneous consumption”
cannot 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.
Distance Traveled
This value shows the distance covered since the last reset.
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