2021 Fiat 500X Instrument Panel

The 2021 Fiat 500X’s instrument panel is a masterpiece of modern automotive design and usefulness. It combines technology and style in a way that makes the driving experience immersive and informative. Inside a modern and sleek dashboard, the instrument panel has a bright and flexible digital screen that shows a lot of data, such as the speed and fuel level of the vehicle, as well as navigation directions and entertainment choices. This easy-to-use design makes sure that drivers can keep their eyes on the road by making important information quick and easy to find. The attention to detail shows in the high-quality materials used and the well-thought-out plan, making the interior both aesthetically pleasing and good for your body. To sum up, the 2021 Fiat 500X’s instrument panel is more than just a useful part; it’s a beautiful combination of form and function that makes driving this amazing car even more enjoyable.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

NOTE: The illumination of the graphics on the instrument cluster may vary according to the version (Monocolor or Color display).

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

1. Speedometer
   • Indicates the speed of the car.
2. Fuel Level Gauge
   • The fuel gauge in the instrument panel indicates the amount of fuel left in the tank.
   • The light comes on, together with a chime and the display of a message in the instrument cluster display, when the gas tank has 1.5 to 2 gallons (5 to 7 liters) of fuel remaining.
3. Instrument Cluster Display
   • The vehicle can be equipped with multi multi-functional instrument cluster display which offers useful information to the driver.
   • With the ignition in the OFF position (and the key removed, for vehicles with an amechanical key), opening/closing of a door will activate the instrument cluster display for viewing, and display the total miles or kilometers in the odometer.
4. Engine Coolant Temperature
   • The temperature gauge on the instrument panel displays the temperature of the engine coolant and starts providing indications when the coolant temperature exceeds approximately 122°F (50°C). In the normal use of the car, the temperature gauge can move in different directions based on the use of the car. The light comes on, together with a chime and the display of a message in the instrument cluster display, to indicate an excessive increase in the temperature of the engine coolant. Stop the engine and contact an authorized dealer.
5. Tachometer
   • Indicates the engine speed in Revolutions Per Minute (RPM x 1000).

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY

The vehicle is equipped with multi multi-functional instrument cluster display which offers useful information to the driver. With the ignition in the OFF position (and the key removed, for vehicles with a mechanical key), opening/closing of a door will activate the instrument cluster display for viewing, and display the total miles or kilometers in the odometer. The instrument cluster display is designed to display important information about the vehicle’s systems and features. Using a driver interactive display located on the instrument panel, your instrument cluster 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 system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel:

1. Left Arrow Button
2. Up Arrow Button
3. Right Arrow Button
4. Down Arrow Button
5. OK Button

The instrument cluster display features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pushing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings.

• Push the back/left arrow button to access the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item.
• Push the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menus and submenus (Speedometer, Trip, Drive Mode Selector, Vehicle Info, Driver Assist, Audio, Phone, Navigation, Messages, Settings).
• Push the right arrow button to access the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item.
• Push the down arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and submenus (Speedometer, Trip, Drive Mode Selector, Vehicle Info, Driver Assist, Audio, Phone, Navigation, Messages, Settings).
• Push the OK button to access/select the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item. Push and hold the OK button for two seconds to reset displayed/selected features that can be reset.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE RESET — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Change Engine Oil” message will display in the instrument cluster display. 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 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 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.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY MAIN MENU

The Main Menu is composed of several options that can be selected using the control buttons above.

NOTE

• The display mode of the menu items varies depending on the type of display.
• For some items, a submenu is provided.
• In the Uconnect system, some items on the menu are not shown on the instrument cluster display.

Instrument Cluster Display Menu/Submenu Items

The Menu is composed of the following items:

• Speedometer
  • Trip
  • Current Trip
  • Trip A
  • Trip B
• Drive Mode — If Equipped
  • Auto Mode
  • Sport Mode
  • All Weather Mode
• Vehicle Info
  • Tire Pressure
  • Oil Temperature
  • Battery Voltage
• Driver Assist — If Equipped
  • Lane Departure Warning
• Audio
• Phone — If Equipped
• Navigation
• Messages
• Settings — If Equipped
  • Display
  • Units
  • Clock and Date
  • Security
  • Safety & Assistance
  • Lights
  • Doors & Locks
  • Engine OFF Procedure — If Equipped
  • Stop/Start — If Equipped

Speedometer

View and change the speedometer scale from mph to km/h (km/h to mph).

Trip

This instrument cluster display menu item allows you to view and select information about the “Trip Computer”:

• Instantaneous info
  • View the distance to empty (miles or km).
  • View the instantaneous consumption (mpg, or l/ 100km or km/l).
• Trip A
  • View Trip A distance (miles or km).
  • View travel time A (hours/minutes/ seconds).
  • View average consumption A (mpg, or l/ 100km or km/l).
  • View average speed A (mph or km/h).
• Trip B
  • View Trip B distance (miles or km).
  • View travel time B (hours/minutes/ seconds).
  • View average consumption B (mpg, or l/ 100km or km/l).
  • View average speed B (mph or km/h).

Drive Mode Selector

This instrument cluster display menu/submenu items allows you to view and select information about the “Drive Mode”.

Vehicle Info

Push and release the up or down arrow button until “Vehicle Info” is highlighted in the instrument cluster display. Push and release the right arrow button and Coolant Temp will be displayed. Push the right or left arrow button to scroll through the following information displays:

• Tire pressure
  • View the information relating to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (if equipped).
• Oil Temperature
  • View the engine oil temperature.
• Battery Voltage
  • View the voltage value (state of charge) of the battery.

Driver Assist — If Equipped

This menu item allows you to change the settings (Notice LaneSense and Intensity LaneSense) relating to the LaneSense system (if equipped):

• Notice LaneSense
  • By selecting this function, you can select the “readiness” of LaneSense, choosing between the options “Near,” “Medium,” or “Far.”
• Intensity LaneSense
  • Using this function, you can select the force applied to the steering wheel to keep the car in the roadway through the electrical drive system due to LaneSense.

Audio

This menu item allows you to view the instrument cluster display and the information present on the display of the Uconnect system. The information displayed is:

• “Radio (AM or FM)”: view Radio Station Name (if equipped), frequency, and graphical icon.
• MP3: title display or song number playing.
• USB: title display or song number playing.
• Ipod: display the song title and graphic element.
• Bluetooth®: displays the song title and a graphic element.
• SAT: displays the station name and a graphic element.
• APP: displays strings and a graphic element.

Phone — If Equipped

This menu displays the current status of a phone connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth®. If no phone is connected, the menu will not function when the OK button is pushed. Otherwise, if a phone is connected, push the OK button to enter the menu. The following items will display:

• Recent calls: displays a list of the last 10 calls.
• SMS reader: displays the last 10 text messages and if they are read or unread.
• Favorite numbers: displays a maximum of six favorite numbers.

Navigation

• If activated, this menu item will display navigation status and directions.

Messages (Stored)

This menu item allows you to display the information messages/malfunction stored. The background color of the display varies according to the priorities of the failure:

• Failed Messages with low priority display in yellow.
• Failed Messages with high priority display in red.

Settings — If Equipped

This menu item allows you to change the settings for the following:

• Display
• Units
• Clock and Date
• Security
• Safety and Assistance
• Lights
• Doors and Locks
• Engine OFF Procedure — If Equipped

Display

By selecting “Display,” you can access the following settings:

• Screen Setup: Allows you to configure the display screen.
• Language: Allows you to select the language in which to display the information/warnings.
• Automatic Reset Trip B: Allows you to set the options to reset the Trip B (never, always, every two hours or every eight hours).
• Phone Repetition: Allows you to select “On” or “Off”. The instrument cluster display can also display information concerning phone mode. The information that can be displayed is the connection status of the mobile phone (phone connected or disconnected), the active telephone calls/incoming/on hold, and the management of double calls (first incoming second waiting, etc.).
• Navigation Repetition: Allows you to select “On” or “Off” on the instrument cluster display, information relating to the navigation mode.

Units

By selecting the item “Units Of Measure,” you can select the unit of measure used in the display.

Possible options are:

• US
• Metric
• Custom

Clock And Date

By selecting the item “clock and date,” you can adjust the clock. Possible options are:

• Set Time: Adjust hours/minutes.
• Set Format: Adjust the time format “12h” (12 hours) or “24h” (24 hours).
• Set Date: Adjust day/month/year.

Security

By selecting the item “Security,” you can make the following adjustments:

• Speed Warning: Set the vehicle speed limit (mph or km/h), which the driver is notified through a visual and acoustic signaling (display of a message and a symbol on the display).
• Seat Belt Buzzer: This function is only viewable when the Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) system is active.
• Hill Start Assist: Activation/Deactivation of the Hill Start Assist system.

Safety And Assistance — If Equipped

By selecting the item “Safety & Assistance,” you can make the following adjustments:

• Full Brake Control — If Equipped: A selection of operating modes of the Full Brake Control system.
• Full Brake Control Sensitivity — If Equipped: A selection of the “readiness” of intervention of the Full Brake Control system, based on the distance to the obstacle.
• Park Assist — If Equipped: A selection of the type of information provided by Park Assist.
• Park Assist Vol. — If Equipped: A selection of the volume of acoustic signals provided by Park Assist.
• Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped: Enabling/ disabling the automatic operation of wipers in the event of rain.
• LaneSense Warning — If Equipped: A selection of the “readiness” of intervention of LaneSense.
• Warning Buzzer Volume — If Equipped: Increase or decrease the volume of the buzzer by selecting “Low”, “Medium”, or “High”.
• Maintenance Brakes — If Equipped: Activation of the procedure to carry out braking system maintenance.
• Auto Park Brake — If Equipped: Enable/disable auto-insertion of the Electric Parking Brake.

Lights — If Equipped

By selecting the item “Lights,” you can make the following adjustments:

• Headlight Off Delay: Set the delay for headlight shutoff after engine shutoff.
• Headlight Sensitivity: Adjust the sensitivity of headlight brightness.
• Interior Ambient Lights: Increase or decrease the brightness of the Interior Ambient Lights.
• Greeting Lights: Enable/disable the vehicle’s Greeting Lights.
• Auto High Beam: Activate/deactivate the automatic main beam headlights — If Equipped.
• Daytime Lights: Activate/deactivate the daytime running lights.
• Lights: Activate/deactivate the cornering lights — If Equipped.

Doors And Locks — If Equipped

By selecting the item “Doors & Locks,” you can make the following adjustments:

• Auto Door Lock: Activate/deactivate the automatic locking of the doors with the vehicle moving.
• Auto Unlock On Exit: Automatic unlocking of the doors when exiting the vehicle.
• Flash Light With Lock: Activate the direction indicators when closing the doors.
• Sound Horn With Lock: Activate/deactivate the horn when pushing the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry. The options are “Off,” “First Press,” and “Second Press.”
• Horn With Remote Start: Activate/deactivate the horn at the Remote Starting of the engine with the Remote Keyless Entry.
• Remote Door Unlock Without Passive Entry: Allows you to choose whether to unlock all the doors or only the driver’s side door on the first push of the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry.
• Door Unlock With Passive Entry: Allows you to open the driver door only on the first push of the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry or using the passive entry handles on the doors or liftgates.
• Passive Entry — If Equipped: Activate the automatic locking of the doors.
• Engine OFF Procedure — If Equipped: Allows you to turn off the engine from the instrument cluster in the event of an ignition switch failure. Instructions for turning off the engine via the instrument cluster display controls will display in the instrument cluster.

Stop/Start — If Equipped

Automatically stops the engine during a vehicle stop under the right conditions to reduce fuel consumption. Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Stop/Start menu title is displayed in the instrument cluster. This menu shows messages related to Stop/Start. Only one message can be viewed at a time until the condition is cleared.

When the Stop/Start is engaged (and the engine is off), the associated hardware indicator light is turned on. When the Stop/Start button on the central stack is pushed, a Stop/Start status message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

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