Instrument FIAT 500C 2017 2.G Workshop Manual

CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage
to the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft
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CAUTION! (Continued)
cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping paral-
lel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled
off after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of
the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light
After the ignition is turned on, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) light illuminates to indi-
cate function check at vehicle startup. If the light remains on after startup or comes on and
stays on at road speeds, it may indicate that the ABS has detected a malfunction or has be-
come inoperative. The system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes.
If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Warning Light are on, see an authorized
dealer immediately. Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in “Starting And Operating” for fur-
ther information.
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Generic Warning Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Generic Warning Indicator 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
Not Available, Parking Sensor Failure, DST System Failure.
Icy Road Condition Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Icy Road Condition Indicator Light
This light will illuminate during an icy road condition.
Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator Light
This light will illuminate when there is a malfunction in one of the exterior bulbs.
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Vehicle Security Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Vehicle Security Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the Vehicle Security Alarm system has detected an at-
tempt was made to break into the vehicle.
Stop Light Failure Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Stop Light Failure Indicator Light
This light will illuminate if one or more of the stop light bulb fails.
The failure relating to this light could be:
•
One or more blown bulbs
• A blown protection fuse
• A break in the electrical connection
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Glow Plug Light — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Glow Plug Light — If Equipped
This vehicle will inhibit engine cranking when the ambient temperature is less than –22° F
(–30° C) and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block heater has not
been used. The Glow Plug light will flash during in cold weather for up to 10 seconds.
If equipped with a block heater harness the message
Plug In Engine Heater, will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster when the ambient temperature is below 5°F (-15° C) at the
time the engine is shut off as a reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next cold
start.
Green Telltale Indicator Lights
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Green Tell- tale Light What It Means
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The instrument cluster arrow will flash independently for the LEFT or RIGHT turn signal as
selected, as well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as selected when the multi-
function lever is moved down (LEFT) or up (RIGHT).
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Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the cruise control has been set to a certain speed.
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Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue TelltaleLight What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control
lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam. Pull the lever toward you for a temporary high
beam on,
flash to pass scenario.
White Telltale Indicator Lights
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
White Telltale
Light What It Means
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the electronic speed control is ON, but not set.
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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 And Controls
The driver-interactive Instrument Cluster Display is
located in the center of the instrument cluster.The system display 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
Instrument Cluster Display
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Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
Push and release theMENU
button briefly to
access the Instrument Cluster Display. Push and hold
the MENU
button (approximately one second) to
return to the main screen.
Push and release the UParrow button to scroll
upward through the displayed menu and the related
options or to increase the displayed value.
Push and release the DOWNarrow button to scroll
downward through the displayed menu and the
related options or to decrease the value displayed.
NOTE: UPand DOWNarrow buttons activate
different functions according to the following situa-
tions:
• 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 and
the miles or kilometers covered (if equipped) for a few
seconds.
Display Menu Set-Up
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Screen
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The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. Push and release theUP
andDOWNar-
row buttons to access the different options and
settings (setup).
The setup menu can be activated by pushing the
MENU
button. A single push on the UPor
DOWN
arrow button will scroll through the
setup menu options. The menu includes the follow-
ing functions:
• Buzzer Volume •
Service (Only if equipped)
• Headlight Adjustment (Only if equipped)
• Trip B Data
• Audio Repetition — If Equipped
• Navigation Repetition — If Equipped
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without Sub-
menu.
1. Briefly push and release the MENU
button to
select the main menu option to set.
2. Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow
button (by single pushes) to select the new setting.
3. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to
store the new setting and go back to the main
menu option previously selected.
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Submenu.
1. Briefly push and release the MENU
button to
display the first submenu option.
2. Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow
button (by single pushes) to scroll through all the
submenu options.
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Screen Continued
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3. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to
select the displayed submenu option and to open
the relevant setup menu.
4. Push and release the UPorDOWNarrow
button (by single pushes) to select the new setting
for this submenu option.
5. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to
store the new setting and go back to the previ-
ously selected submenu option.
6. Push and hold the MENUbutton to return to the
main menu (short hold) or the main screen (longer
hold).
Oil Change Message Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Change Engine Oil” message
will appear in the Instrument Cluster Display for ap-
proximately 5 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 fluc-
tuate, 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 the
MENU
button. To reset the oil change
indicator 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 infor-
mation such as trip information, range, fuel consump-
tion, average speed, and travel time).
Trip Button
The TRIP button, located on the right steering column
stalk, can be used to display and to reset the previously
described values.
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