FIAT 500L 2017 2.G Owners Manual

Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack cross-
bars. The roof rack does not increase the total load
carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of
cargo inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack
does not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof
rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
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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

▫Radio Operation .....................193
▫ Player Operation .....................193
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ..........193
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE
PHONES .......................... .194
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ..................194
▫ Manual Climate Control Overview ........194
▫ Automatic Climate Control Overview ......199
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ........................204
▫ Operating Tips ..................... .205
 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS .......207▫
Introducing Uconnect ..................207
▫ Get Started ........................ .208
▫ Basic Voice Commands ................209
▫ Radio ............................ .209
▫ Media ............................ .210
▫ Phone .............................211
▫ Navigation (6.5N) ....................212
▫ Voice Text Reply .....................213
▫ General Information ...................214
▫ Additional Information ................214
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Uconnect Phone For Bluetooth Hands
Free Calling7 — Fixed Upper Air Vent
13 — Climate Controls
2 — Multifunction Lever – Light Control 8 — Passenger Front Air Bag 14 — USB Port/SD Card/AUX Socket
3 — Instrument Cluster And Warning
Lights 9 — Upper Glove Compartment
15 — Uconnect Audio System
4 — Windshield Wiper, Washer, Trip Com-
puter 10 — Storage Compartment
16 — Ignition Switch
5 — Electronic Speed Control 11 — Lower Glove Compartment17 — Driver Advanced Front Air Bag /
Horn
6 — Air Vents 12 — Upper Switch Bank
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Instrument Cluster
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Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Speedometer•Indicates vehicle speed.
2. Fuel Gauge •The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
•
The fuel pump symbol points to the side of
the vehicle where the fuel door is located.
3. Temperature Gauge
•The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range
indicates that the engine cooling system is operat-
ing satisfactorily.
• The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather or up
mountain grades. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating
range.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide
to look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining
Your Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cool-
ing System Pressure Cap paragraph.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the
pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the “H”, turn the engine off
immediately and call an authorized dealer for ser-
vice.
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4. Tachometer•Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per min-
ute (RPM x 1000).
5. Instrument Cluster Display •The instrument cluster display shows messages
when the appropriate conditions exist. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
The warning / indicator lights switch on in the instru-
ment panel together with a dedicated message and/or
acoustic signal when applicable. These indications are
indicative and precautionary and as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner ’s Manual, which
you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always
refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a
failure indication.
All active telltales will display first if applicable. The
system check menu may appear different based upon
equipment options and current vehicle status. Some
telltales are optional and may not appear.
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Red Telltale Indicator Lights
Brake Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
English
Metric
Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that
the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reser-
voir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is
at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic sys-
tem malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-
Lock Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this case, the light
will remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the Brake
Booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may
be felt during each stop.
NOTE:
Brake Warning Light may illuminate due to excessive wear to brake pads.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking
capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the
hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake
system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which
will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master
cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level condi-
tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and
the brake fluid level checked.4
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If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces-
sary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may have
failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You
could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked
immediately.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD).
CAUTION!
In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning
Light will turn on along with the ABS Light.
Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked
by placing the ignition in the ON/RUN position. The
light should illuminate for approximately two seconds.
The light should then turn off unless the parking brake
is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does
not illuminate, have the light inspected by an autho-
rized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition placed in the ON/RUN posi-
tion.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake applica-
tion.
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