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Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel -> Onboard Diagnostic System ? OBD II for Your Fiat 500 L 4 Door First Generation (2012-2022)

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 109  
— Speed Warning Indicator Light — If Equipped  
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II  
When Set Speed Warning is turned on, the speed warning  
telltale will illuminate in the instrument cluster with a  
number matching the set speed. When the set speed is  
exceeded, the indication will light up yellow and flash  
along with a continuous chime (up to ten seconds or until  
the speed is no longer exceeded). Speed Warning can be  
turned on and off in the instrument cluster display, for  
further information refer to “Instrument Cluster Display  
Menu Items” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel.”  
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard Diag-  
nostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the perfor-  
mance of the emissions, engine, and transmission control sys-  
tems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle  
will provide excellent performance and fuel economy, as well as  
engine emissions well within current government regulations.  
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If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system  
will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). It will  
also store diagnostic codes and other information to assist  
your service technician in making repairs. Although your  
vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see  
an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.  
The number “55” is only an example of a speed that can be  
set.  
Blue Indicator Lights  
CAUTION!  
— High Beam Indicator Light  
This indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the high  
beam headlights are on. With the low beams activated,  
push the multifunction lever forward (toward the front of  
the vehicle) to turn on the high beams. Pull the multifunc-  
tion lever rearward (toward the rear of the vehicle) to turn  
off the high beams. If the high beams are off, pull the lever  
toward you for a temporary high beam on, Љflash to passЉ  
scenario.  
Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause  
further damage to the emission control system. It  
could also affect fuel economy and driveability. The  
vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests  
can be performed.  
If the MIL is flashing while the vehicle is running,  
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss  
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.  
110 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL  
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity  
For further information, refer to “Cybersecurity” in the  
“Multimedia” section.  
Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic  
system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to  
information related to the performance of your emissions  
controls. Authorized service technicians may need to ac-  
cess this information to assist with the diagnosis and  
service of your vehicle and emissions system.  
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE  
PROGRAMS  
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an  
inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.  
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.  
WARNING!  
For states that require an Inspection and Main-  
tenance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunc-  
tion Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is  
not on when the engine is running, and that the  
OBD II system is ready for testing.  
ONLY an authorized service technician should con-  
nect equipment to the OBD II connection port in  
order to read the VIN, diagnose, or service your  
vehicle.  
If unauthorized equipment is connected to the  
OBD II connection port, such as a driver-behavior  
tracking device, it may:  
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II  
system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently  
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-  
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not ready  
for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.  
Be possible that vehicle systems, including safety  
related systems, could be impaired or a loss of  
vehicle control could occur that may result in an  
accident involving serious injury or death.  
Access, or allow others to access, information  
stored in your vehicle systems, including personal  
information.