FIAT 500L 2017 2.G Owners Manual

After pressing the “Phone/Bluetooth” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Paired Phones Currently Paired Phones
Paired Audio Devices Currently Paired Audio Devices
SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped
After pressing the “SiriusXM Setup” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Channel Skip Channel Skip
NOTE: SiriusXM can be programmed to designate a group of channels that are the most desirable to listen to
or to exclude undesirable channels while scanning. To make your selection, press the “Channel Skip” button on
the touchscreen, select the channels you would like to skip.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Subscription Information Subscription Info
NOTE:
New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio with
your radio. Following the expiration of the free services, it will be necessary to access the information on the
Subscription Information screen to re-subscribe.
1. Press the “Subscription Info” button on the touchscreen to access the Subscription Information screen.
2. Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To reactivate your service, either call the number listed on the screen or visit the provider online.
NOTE: SiriusXM Travel Link is a separate subscription
and is available for U.S. residents only.
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Restore Settings
After pressing the “Restore Settings” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Restore Settings YesNo
NOTE: When this feature is selected, it will reset Display, Clock, Audio, and Radio Settings to their default.
Clear Personal Data
After pressing the “Clear Personal Data Settings” but-
ton on the touchscreen, the following settings will be
available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Clear Personal Data Ye sN o
NOTE: When this feature is selected, it will remove personal data including Bluetooth devices and presets.
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UCONNECT RADIOS
For detailed information about your Uconnect radio,
refer to your Uconnect Owner ’s Manual Supplement.
IPOD/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL
This feature allows an iPod or external USB device to be
plugged into the AUX Jack or USB port.
Refer to the Uconnect 5.0 or 6.5 Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment for iPod and external USB support capability.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located at the
rear of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the
rocker switch will increase the volume, and pushing the
bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pushing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/
AUX Jack And USB Port
1 — AUX Jack
2 — USB Port
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View OfSteering Wheel)
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AUX/Media Player, etc.) and can also be used to
select/enter an item while scrolling through menu.
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are
in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation
in each mode.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch
will “Seek” down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have
programmed in the radio preset button.
Player Operation
Pushing the top of the switch once will go to the next
track on the Player. Pushing the bottom of the switch
once will go to the beginning of the current track, or to
the beginning of the previous track if it is within one
second after the current track begins to play.If you push the switch up or down twice, it plays the
second track; three times, it will play the third, etc.
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the follow-
ing precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratching the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, clean- ers, or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may be- come too high.
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NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective
coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance
from your radio. This condition may be lessened or
eliminated by relocating the mobile phone antenna.
This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio
performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repo-
sitioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the
radio volume be turned down or off during mobile
phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual Climate Control Overview
Manual Climate Controls
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Manual Climate Control Descriptions
IconDescription
A/C Button
Push the A/C button to engage the Air Conditioning (A/C). A LED will illuminate when
the A/C system is engaged.
Recirculation Button
Push and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside
air mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust,
or high humidity are present.
NOTE:
•Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window
fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
•The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather could cause windows to fog
on the inside, because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select the outside air posi-
tion for maximum defogging.
•Recirculation can be used in all modes except for Defrost.
•The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection.
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IconDescription
Front Defrost Button
Turn the knob clockwise to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indica-
tor illuminates when this feature is ON. Air comes from the windshield and side window
demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level will increase. Use De-
frost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window de-
frosting and defogging.
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn ON the rear window defroster
and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear
window defroster is ON. The rear window defroster automatically turns OFF after 10 min-
utes.
Temperature Control
Use this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment.
Rotating the knob counterclockwise, from top center into the blue area of the scale, indi-
cates cooler temperatures. Rotating the knob clockwise, into the red area, indicates warmer
temperatures.
Blower Control
There are seven blower speeds. Use this control to regulate the amount of air forced
through the system in any mode you select. The blower speed increases as you move the
control clockwise from the OFF position.
NOTE:Depending on the configuration, your vehicle may be equipped with four blower
speeds.
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IconDescription
Panel Mode
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individu-
ally adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard out-
lets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a
shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from
these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is
directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of
the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting
works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This set-
ting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
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Additional Electric Heater (If Equipped)
The additional electric heater ensures more rapid pas-
senger compartment heating.
It activates in cold weather conditions, if the following
conditions are verified:
•outside temperature low;
• engine coolant temperature low;
• engine on;
• fan speed set to 1st speed;
• Temperature Control knob turned completely clock-
wise to red section.
The heater is switched off when at least one of the
conditions above is no longer verified.
NOTE: The power of the electric heater is modulated
according to the battery voltage.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
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.
System Maintenance
In winter, the climate control system must be turned on
at least once a month for about 10 minutes.
Have the system inspected at an authorized dealership
before the summer.
NOTE: The system uses R-1234yf coolant which does
not pollute the environment in the event of accidental
leakage. Under no circumstances is the use of R-134a
allowed.
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