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Understanding Your Instrument Panel -> Instrument Clusters for Your Fiat 500 SUV First Generation (2007-2019)

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS  
Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following  
instrument clusters.  
Lounge Instrument Cluster Base  
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Lounge Instrument Cluster Sport Mode  
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Sport Instrument Cluster Base  
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Sport Instrument Cluster Sport Mode  
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Sport Turbo Instrument Cluster Base  
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Sport Turbo Instrument Cluster Sport Mode  
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1. Tachometer  
WARNING! (Continued)  
This gauge measures engine revolutions per min-  
ute (RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red  
area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine  
damage.  
the pointer remains on the “H,” turn the engine  
off immediately and call an authorized dealer for  
service.  
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 Cooling System Pressure Cap para-  
graph.  
2. 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 digital gauge 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.  
3. Speedometer  
Indicates vehicle speed.  
4. Fuel Gauge  
WARNING!  
The digital display shows the amount of fuel in the  
tank.  
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 switching on of the digital warning light  
indicates that 1 – 1.3 gallons of fuel are left in the  
tank; in this situation, refuel as soon as possible.  
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty; any  
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic  
converter.  
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5. Base And Sport Mode Gauge Displays  
NOTE: Different trips may have different values even if  
the same driving style is maintained. Some factors that  
may impact the calculated index value are:  
Depending on what options and trim level your vehicle  
may be equipped with, two gauge displays are avail-  
able with the push of the Sport Mode button.  
Traffic conditions  
Instant Consumption Bar graph: This bar graph  
shows the instant fuel consumption, the style  
changes according to vehicle version while mini-  
mum and maximum values change depending on  
selected unit. The possible labels are:  
Trip duration  
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Temperature (engine and ambient)  
6. Instrument Cluster Display  
The instrument cluster display features a driver-  
interactive display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster  
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument  
Panel” for further information.  
Mpg  
Km/l  
l/100 km  
“Sport Mode” — Gas Pedal Percentage Gauge: This  
gauge shows what percent the gas pedal is cur-  
rently depressed at.  
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.  
“Sport Mode” — The active instrument cluster  
display screen will change to the G-Force screen.  
“Sport Turbo Mode” — This gauge shows the  
Turbo boost during acceleration.  
“Turbo Pressure Gauge” — This gauge shows the  
level of turbo pressure.