dashboard FIAT 500 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

STARTING AND DRIVING
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SPORT function
(1.4 16V versions – for versions /
markets, where provided)
On these versions, the driver can also
use the SPORT function which enables
a sporty driving setting by intervening
on gear changes, the engine control
unit and the steering. To activate this
function, press the SPORT button
fig. 90 on the dashboard.
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ECO function
The ECO function, which optimises the
gearbox, can be activated only with
AUTO mode on.
This function is activated by pressing
button E fig. 88 on the trim next to the
gear lever (on 1.2 8V versions), or by
pressing the ECO button fig. 89 on the
dashboard (on 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP
versions).
With the ECO function active, the
display will show the current gear and
the words AUTO and ECO; the system
will select the most suitable gear
depending on the car speed, engine
rpm and intensity with which the
accelerator pedal is pressed, with the
aim of limiting fuel consumption.
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SHIFT PADDLES
(for versions/markets, where provided)
fig. 91
Shifting can be managed sequentially
via the shift paddles on the steering
wheel.
❒ To use the steering wheel paddles,
the gear lever A-fig. 88 must be in
the middle position between
+ and –.
To shift up: pull the right paddle +
towards the steering wheel.
To shift down:pull the left paddle –
towards the steering wheel.
NOTE Shifting up (or down) is only
permitted if the engine rpm allow it.
NOTE For correct use of the system,
you are advised only to use your right
foot to operate the pedal unit.
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“Fix&Go” KIT
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DESCRIPTION
The Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit fig. 105
is located in the luggage compartment,
inside a dedicated container, and
consists of:
❒ one cartridge 1 containing sealant
and fitted with: transparent tube for
injecting the sealant 4 and sticker 3
with the wording “Max 80 km/h” to
be placed in a clearly visible position
(e.g. on the dashboard) after
repairing the tyre;
❒ one compressor 2;
❒ one leaflet containing instructions
for using the kit;
❒ a pair of gloves located in the hose
compartment of the cartridge 4.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
❒ stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can carry out the
procedure safely. The ground must
be flat and sufficiently compact;
❒ stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the parking
brake;
❒ wear the reflective safety jacket
before getting out of the car (in any
case, comply with the laws in force
in the country you are driving in);
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❒ insert the cartridge 1 containing the
sealant into the dedicated
compartment on the compressor 2
and press it down hard fig. 105.
Remove the adhesive speed label 3
and apply it in a clearly visible
position fig. 106;
❒ wear the gloves;
❒ remove the valve cap from the
punctured tyre and screw the
transparent sealant hose 4 fig. 105
onto the valve. If a 250 ml cartridge
is present the housing of the
transparent tube is provided with
removable ring to facilitate
extraction. Make sure that the
ON-OFF button 5 fig. 107 is in the
off position (button not pressed);
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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs, proceed as
follows:
❒ apply pressure to the point shown
by the arrow fig. 126 and remove
the lens;
❒ change the bulb, releasing it from
the side contacts;
❒ fit the new bulb and make sure that
it is correctly clamped between the
contacts;
❒ then refit the lens.
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REPLACING FUSES
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DASHBOARD FUSES
To access the fuses you must remove
the press-fitted cover A-fig. 127.
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The fuse box fig. 128 is located in the
lower area next to the pedal unit.
The 5A fuse for door mirror demisting
is located in the diagnostic socket area
fig. 129.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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24) ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM FITTING
•Fit the child restraint system according to the instructions, which
must be included.
•Child restraint systems with ISOFIX attachments are available for
safely anchoring to the seat without using the car seat belts. For
this type of seats see paragraph “Installation of an Isofix child
restraint system” in the “Safety” chapter.
•If a Universal ISOFIX child restraint system is not fixed to all three
anchorages, it will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a
crash, the child could be seriously or fatally injured.
•Fit the child restraint system when the car is stationary. The child
restraint system is correctly fixed to the brackets when you hear the
click. Always follow the instructions for assembly, disassembly and
positioning that the manufacturer of the car seat is required
to provide with it.
•Should it be necessary to carry a child on the passenger side front
seat in a rear facing child restraint system, the passenger side front
airbag and side bag must be deactivated through the display main
menu, verifying deactivation by checking that the warning light has
switched on in the
“central part of the dashboard. Move the
passenger’s seat as far back as possible to avoid contact between
the child seat and the dashboard.
•Incorrect fitting of the child restraint system may result in an
inefficient protection system. In the event of an accident the child
restraint system may become loose and the child may be injured,
even fatally. When fitting a restraint system for newborns or children,
strictly comply with the instructions provided by the Manufacturer.
•When the child restraint system is not used, secure it with the seat
belt or with the ISOFIX anchorages, or remove it from the vehicle.
Do not leave it unsecured inside the passenger compartment. In this
way, in the case of sudden braking or an accident, it will not cause
injuries to the occupants.
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•If the belt has been sharply pulled, for example as the result
of an accident, the seat belt, together with the anchoring
devices, the anchoring device fixing screws and the
pretensioner must be completely replaced. Even if the belt
does not present any exterior signs of wear or damage, it may
have lost its restraining properties.
23) CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
SERIOUS DANGER: When an active passenger airbag is fitted,
DO NOT install rear facing child restraint systems on
the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident could cause fatal
injuries to the child regardless of the severity of the impact.
It is advisable to always carry children in a child restraint
system on one of the rear seats, which is the most protected
position in the event of a collision.
•If a child must be carried on the front seat in a rearward
facing child restraint system, it is compulsory to deactivate the
passenger side front airbag, making sure that it is deactivated by
checking the dedicated warning light on the instrument panel (see
“Passenger front airbag” in the “Front airbags” section). Move the
passenger’s seat as far back as possible to avoid contact
between the child seat and the dashboard.
•On both sides of the sun visor there is a label advising that it is
compulsory to deactivate the airbag if a rearward facing child
restraint system is fitted.
Always comply with the instructions on the passenger’s side sun
visor (see the “Front airbag” paragraph).
•Do not move the front or rear seat if a child is seated on it or on
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•After installing a child restraint system, do not move the seat:
always remove the child restraint system before making any
adjustment.
•Always make sure that the chest section of the seat belt does
not pass under the arms or behind the back of the child. In the
event of an accident the seat belt will not be able to secure the
child, with the risk of injury, including fatal injury. Therefore the
child must always wear the seat belt correctly.
•Do not use the same lower anchorage to install more than one
child restraint system.
25) AIR BAG
•Do not apply stickers or other objects on the steering wheel,
on the dashboard in the passenger side airbag area, on the
side upholstery on the roof and on the seats. Never put
objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the passenger’s
side of the dashboard since they could interfere with proper
airbag inflation and also cause serious injury to the
passengers.
• SERIOUS DANGER: When there is an active passenger
airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing child restraint systems
on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident could cause fatal
injuries to the child regardless of the severity of the impact. It is
advisable to always carry children in a child restraint system on
the rear seat, which is the most protected position in the event
of a collision.
•When an active passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT install
rear facing child restraint systems on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident could cause fatal
injuries to the child regardless of the severity of the impact. •Do not rest your head, arms or elbows on the door, windows
or the area in which the window bag is located to avoid possible
injury during airbag inflation. Never lean your head,
arms or elbows out of the window.
•If when turning the key to MAR the warning light
¬does not
turn on or if it stays on when travelling, there could be a failure in
the safety systems; in this event airbags or pretensioners may not
be deployed in the event of impact or, in a lower number of
cases, they deploy accidentally.
Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
•Do not cover the front seat backrests with extra covers if they
are equipped with side bags.
•Do not travel carrying objects in your lap, in front of your chest
or between your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.):
they could cause severe injury if the airbag is deployed.
•Always drive keeping your hands on the steering wheel rim so
the airbag can inflate freely if necessary. Do not drive with your
body bent forward. Keep your back straight against the backrest.
•If the car has been stolen or in the case of attempt to steal it, if
it has been subjected to vandalism or floods, have the airbag
system checked by a Fiat Dealership.
•The airbags may also be deployed when the car is not moving,
if the key is in the ignition and turned to MAR or when the engine
is off, if the car is hit by another moving vehicle. Therefore, even if
the vehicle is stationary, when an active front passenger airbag is
fitted, DO NOT install rearward facing child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat.
Deployment of the airbag following an impact could cause fatal
injuries to the child.
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Therefore, always deactivate the passenger airbag when a
rearward facing child restraint system is installed on the front
passenger seat.
The front passenger seat must also be positioned
back as far as possible in order to prevent the child restraint
system from coming into contact with the dashboard.
Immediately reactivate the passenger airbag as soon as the
child restraint system has been removed.
Also remember that, if the key is turned to STOP, none of the
safety devices (airbags or pretensioners) will be deployed in
the event of collision. Non-deployment in such cases does not
indicate a system malfunction.
•Do not wash the seats with water or pressurised steam
(wash by hand or at automatic seat washing stations).
• The front airbag is designed to be deployed for impacts of a
greater intensity than for the pretensioners. For impacts whose
intensity falls between the two levels, normally, only the
pretensioners will be activated.
•Do not affix rigid objects to the garment hooks or support
handles.
•The airbag does not replace seat belts but increases their
efficiency. Furthermore, since front airbags are not deployed in
low-speed frontal impacts, side impacts, rear shunts or roll-
overs, the passengers are protected only by the seat belts
which must therefore be fastened at all times.
•In some versions, in case of a LED
“fault (located on the
plate of the instrument panel), the warning light ¬on the
instrument panel turns on and the passenger side airbags are
deactivated. •Malfunction of the
¬warning light is indicated by the activation
of an airbag fault symbol and a dedicated message on the
instrument panel display (or, for versions where provided, by the
activation of a blinking generic fault warning light).
In this case, the warning light
¬may not indicate failures in the
retaining systems. Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
•The
“warning light indicates the passenger side airbag
protection status. If the warning light is off, passenger side
protection is active: to deactivate it, use the Setup Menu (in this
case the LED lights up). When the vehicle is started (ignition key
turned to MAR position), the warning light turns on for about 8
seconds, provided that at least 5 seconds have elapsed from
when it was switched off. If not, contact a Fiat Dealership. If the
engine is switched off/on again in less than 5 seconds the
warning light may remain off. In this case, to check correct
warning light operation, switch the engine off, wait for at least 5
seconds and switch the engine on again. The warning light may
light up with various intensity levels depending on the vehicle
conditions. The intensity may also vary during the same key
cycle.
•When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the
“warning light
switches for few seconds, then if the passenger airbag protection
is active it should switch off.
26) STARTING THE ENGINE
•It is dangerous to run the engine in enclosed areas. The engine
takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
and other toxic gases.
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• Warning light mwill blink for 60 seconds after starting or
during prolonged cranking to indicate a fault to the glow plug
heating system.
Use the car normally if the engine starts and go to a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
• Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or coasting
downhill. This could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
• Never use a fast battery-charger to start the engine as this could
damage the electronic systems of your vehicle, particularly the
ignition and engine fuel supply control units.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative terminal (–) of the flat
battery. The following spark could lead to battery explosion and
cause serious harm.
Only use the specific earth point; do not use
any other exposed metallic part.
• A quick burst on the accelerator before turning off the engine
serves absolutely no practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged engines.
14) USING THE GEARBOX: MANUAL AND DUALOGIC
• Do not drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as the
force exerted, even if slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
• If the gearbox is faulty, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to have the system checked.
• Avoid keeping your hand placed on this lever in between
gear changes or Auto/Manual mode.
• Using the paddles incorrectly (paddles pushed towards the
dashboard) could break them.• In order to safeguard the efficiency of the clutch, do not use the
accelerator to keep the car still (for example:
stopped on a hill); the clutch could overheat and be damaged;
use the brake pedal and only operate the accelerator pedal when
you decide to set off.
• If the messages continue to be shown in the display, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
15) SNOW CHAINS
• Keep the vehicle’s speed down when snow chains are fitted;
never exceed 50 km/h.
• With snow chains, use the accelerator with extreme care to
prevent, or to limit as much as possible, slipping of the drive
wheels that could cause chain breakage, resulting in damage to
the car body or mechanical components.
• Avoid potholes, steps and pavements and avoid driving long
distances on roads not covered with snow to avoid damaging the
car and the roadbed.
16) POWER SOCKET
Only accessories with a maximum power of 180 W (maximum
absorption 15 A)
can be connected to the socket.
17) DIESEL FILTER
The presence of water in the supply circuit may cause severe
damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation.
If the warning light or the symbol
Eon the colour display turns
on, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the
system bled.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
Dashboard ......................................................................7
Instrument panel ..............................................................9
– Versions with multifunction display.................................9
– Versions with colour display.........................................10
– Warning lights and messages.................................11-23
Display panel..................................................................24
– Multifunctional display panel.........................................24
– Colour display panel....................................................24
– Setup menu.................................................................24
– Trip computer............................................................ 25
– Set time.......................................................................25
– Deactivating front passenger airbag and side
bag..............................................................................26
– Service (Scheduled Maintenance) ................................26
– Headlight adjustment...................................................27
– Reset tyres..................................................................27
Keys.............................................................................. 27
– Code card................................................................. 27
– Mechanical key ...........................................................27
– Key with remote control ..............................................27
The Fiat Code System....................................................28
Start-up device ..............................................................28
– Steering lock ..............................................................29
Seats ............................................................................29
– Front seats .................................................................29Head restraints ..............................................................30
– Rear head restraints (removal)..................................... 31
Steering wheel ...............................................................31
Rear-view mirrors ..........................................................31
– Interior mirror ..............................................................31
– Interior electrochromic mirror.......................................32
– Interior mirrors.............................................................32
Manual climate control system........................................33
– Air recirculation ..........................................................33
Automatic climate control system ..................................34
– Automatic operation....................................................34
– Air recirculation ..........................................................34
External lights ................................................................35
– Daylight lights..............................................................35
– Dipped headlights/side lights.......................................35
– Main beam headlights .................................................35
– Parking lights.............................................................. 35
– Direction indicators......................................................35
– Lane change function..................................................35
– Follow Me Home function............................................35
– Auto function (Dusk sensor)........................................ 36
Window cleaning ...........................................................37
– Windscreen wipers......................................................37
– Rear window wiper .....................................................38
– Rain sensor................................................................ 38
Automatic wiping........................................................... 39
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– Suitability of passenger seats for use with i-Size......... 110
Supplementary restraint system (SRS) - airbag..............114
– Front airbags .............................................................114
– Passenger airbag deactivation....................................117
– Side bags ..................................................................117
STARTING AND DRIVING
Engine starting..............................................................119
Handbrake ...................................................................120
Using the manual gearbox ............................................120
Using the Dualogic gearbox ..........................................121
– Operating mode .........................................................121
– MANUAL logic.......................................................... 121
– AUTO logic............................................................... 121
– Shift paddles..............................................................122
Speed limiter............................................................... 123
– Enabling the device................................................... 123
– Speed limit programming........................................... 124
– Device activation/ deactivation................................... 124
– Exceeding the programmed speed............................ 124
– Flashing of programmed speed................................. 124
– Disabling the device................................................... 124
Electronic cruise control ............................................. 125
– Enabling the device................................................... 125
– Setting the desired speed.......................................... 126
– Increasing the speed................................................. 126
– Decreasing speed...................................................... 126
– Recalling the speed................................................... 126
– Deactivating the device.............................................. 126
– Disabling the device................................................... 126
IN AN EMERGENCY
Jump starting................................................................127
Bump starting...............................................................128
Changing a wheel .........................................................128
– Jack......................................................................... 128
– Raising with a jack and replacing a wheel ...................128
– Refitting the wheel......................................................130
Fix&Go Automatic fast tyre repair kit.......................131-133
Changing a bulb ...........................................................134
– General information ..................................................134
– Bulb types .................................................................135
– Front light clusters .....................................................136
– Dipped beam headlights ............................................137
– Main beam headlights ................................................137
– Side lights/brake lights................................................138
– Direction indicators.....................................................138
– Front fog lights ..........................................................139
– Rear light clusters ......................................................139
– Reverse/rear fog light..................................................140
– Third brake light .........................................................140
– Number plate lights ...................................................141
Fuse replacement .........................................................141
– Dashboard fuses .......................................................141
– Engine compartment fuses.........................................142
Recharging the battery .................................................144
Towing the car .............................................................145
– Attaching the tow ring.................................................145
SERVICING AND CARE
Scheduled servicing plan .......................................147-153
Regular checks ............................................................154