instrument cluster FIAT 500L 2017 2.G User Guide

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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Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation / Malfunction Indicator Light
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on for
four seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. If the ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on, see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light starts to flash as soon as the ESC system or
TCS system become active.
NOTE:
•The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light come on
momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN.
•Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be on, even if it was
turned off previously.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
sensor to become inoperable. After using an after-
market tire sealant it is recommended that you take
your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have
your sensor function checked.
Glow Plug Light — If Equipped
Yellow Telltale
Light 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.
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Green Telltale Indicator Lights
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
The instrument cluster directional 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 multifunction lever is moved down (left) or up (right).
NOTE:
•A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with
either turn signal on.
•Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
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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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Instrument Cluster Display Setup Menu
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. The menu includes the following functions:
NOTE:Some of the Menu Items could be managed by
Uconnect (if equipped). In that case, some of these are
not present in instrument cluster display.
• Dimmer
• Headlight Adj
• Speed Buzzer
• Headlamp Sensor
• Cornering Lights
• Rain Sensor
• Trip B Data
• Set Time
• Set Date
• First Page
• See Radio
• Autoclose •
Units
• Language
• Buzzer Volume
• Seat Belt Buzzer
• Service
• Passenger Airbag
• Day Lights
• Hill Start
• Tire Reset
• City Brake Control
Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without
Submenu
1. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to select
the main menu option to set.
2. Push and release the upordown 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.
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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 upordown button (by single
pushes) to scroll through all the submenu options.
3. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to select
the displayed submenu option and to open the
relevant setup menu.
4. Push and release the upordown 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 previously
selected submenu option.
6. Push and release and hold the MENUbutton to
return to the main menu (short hold) or the main
screen (longer hold).Change Engine Oil Indicator System
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the instrument cluster display for approxi-
mately 10 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 MENUbutton. To reset the oil change
indicator system (after performing the scheduled main-
tenance), 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.
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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 Functions
Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new
trip).
“Trip A” can be used to display the figures relating to:
•Outside Temperature
• Range
• Trip distance A
• Average Economy A
• Instant 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 B •
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.
Trip Button
The TRIP button, located on the right steering column
stalk, can be used to display and to reset the previously
described values.
Trip Reset
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To make your choice, proceed as follows:
•Briefly push the MENUbutton.Initial page will be
displayed.
• Briefly push the MENUbutton again to display the
date andengine info options.
• Push the up
ordownbuttons to select the
information you wish to see on the main page of
the display.
• Briefly push the MENUbutton to go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back to
the standard screen without saving.
When the key is turned to MAR/ON and the initial
check stage is over, the display will show the informa-
tion selected via the First Pagemenu function.
Audio Repetition (Repeat Audio Information)
With this function active, the instrument cluster display
shows information relevant to the sound system.
•Radio: tuned radio station frequency, automatic tun-
ing activation or AutoStore.
• CD audio, CD MP3: track number. To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) the sound system
info displaying, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release the
MENUbutton. Push and
release the up
ordownarrow button to
highlight See Radio and push and release the
MENU button.
2. Push and release the upordownarrow
button for setting.
3. Briefly push and release the MENUbutton to go
back to the menu screen, or push and hold the
MENU button (approximately one second) to go
back to the main screen without storing the settings.
If the radio has Uconnect, refer to the appropriate
“Uconnect Radio Supplement” for further information.
Audio Repetition Submenu Settings:
• Off
• On
• Return to MENU
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complete, either press the back arrow or Done button on
the touchscreen or the Back button on the faceplate to
return to the previous menu. Pressing the Up or Down
Arrow buttons on the touchscreen on the right side of
the screen will allow you to toggle up or down through
the list of available settings.
NOTE:All settings should be changed with the ignition
in the “Run” position.Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen
the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Display Mode Auto Manual
NOTE: When the “Display Mode” feature is set to “Auto” the radio touchscreen’s brightness will be adjusted
with all other Instrument Panel displays and lights when they are adjusted using the instrument cluster display
buttons on the right-hand side of the instrument cluster display. When the “Display Mode” feature is set to
“Manual” the radio screen brightness can be adjusted independently using the “Brightness” feature below.
Language EnglishEspañolFrançais
Touchscreen Beep On Off
US Changes the instrument cluster display to US units of measure.
Metric Changes the instrument cluster display to Metric units of measure.
Display Trip B On/Off ON OFF
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