engine FIAT 500 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

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WATER IN THE DIESEL FILTER (Diesel Versions)
When the key is turned to MAR, the symbol appears but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The symbol on the display switches on constantly when driving
to indicate the presence of water in the diesel filter.
On some versions, in alternative, the warning light
èswitches on and the display shows a dedicated message.
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FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE
With the key in the MAR position, on some versions the warning light, or the symbol on the display, turns on continuously,
along with a dedicated message on the display, to signal a possible Fiat CODE system failure.
If the warning light or symbol blinks on the display with engine running, it means that the vehicle is not protected by the
engine immobiliser device.
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
The warning light comes on when the fog lights are turned on.
GENERIC FAULT INDICATION
The warning light switches on in the following circumstances. In these cases contact a Fiat Dealership to have the fault fixed
as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light switches on when the engine oil pressure sensor is incorrect.
Fuel cut-off system intervention/failure
This warning light switches on, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display, in the case of fuel cut-off
system activation/fault.
Exterior lights failure
The warning light switches on when an external light fault is detected.
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RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved upwards or, together with the left
indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ACTIVATION
The indication CITY switches on when the “Dualdrive” electric power steering system is activated by pressing the “CITY”
button on the dashboard. Press the button again to turn the CITY indication off. CITY
SPORT
ECO
DUALOGIC
GEARBOX
MESSAGES
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The light comes on when the main beam headlights are turned on.
SPORT FUNCTION ON
The indication SPORT appears on the display when the “SPORT” function is selected by pressing the respective button on
the dashboard. The SPORT indication will switch off when the button is pressed again.
A dedicated screen instead of the “SPORT” indication is displayed on some versions.
ECO FUNCTION ON
The indication ECO appears on the display when the “ECO” function is selected by pressing the respective button on the
dashboard. The ECO indication will switch off when the button is pressed again.
A dedicated page instead of the “ECO” indication is displayed on some versions.
For versions equipped with “Dualogic” gearbox, the following messages can be displayed:
Reduce gear changes – Manual method unavailable – Automatic method unavailable – Clutch overheating – Depress
brake pedal – Depress brake pedal - Engine start delayed – Gear unavailable
Operation not admissible – Depress brake pedal and repeat operation – Shift to neutral.
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ENABLING CRUISE CONTROL
The indicator light turns on when cruise control is activated.
ENABLING THE SPEED LIMITER
The indicator light comes on when the speed limiter is activated.

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DISPLAY
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
The standard screen fig. 4 shows the
following information:
1 Odometer (display of distance travelled
in kilometres/miles)
2 Cruise Control/Speed Limiter
3 Indication of possible ice on the road
4 Digital fuel level gauge
5 Date and time
6 Gear engaged indication
(Dualogic versions)
7 Gear Shift Indicator
8 Outside temperature gauge
9 Headlight alignment position
(only with dipped headlights on)
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10 SPORT driving mode indication / ECO
driving mode indication
11 Dualdrive electric power steering
enabled
12 Digital engine coolant thermometer
13 Speed Limiter set speed
14 Car service indicator
COLOUR DISPLAY
The standard screen fig. 5 shows the
following information:
1 Odometer (display of distance travelled
in kilometres/miles)
2 Digital engine coolant temperature
gauge
3 Digital rev counter (tachometer)
4 Gear Shift Indicator
5 Date
6 Outside temperature gauge
7 Dualdrive electric steering engagement
8 Car speed indication
9 Headlight alignment position (only with
dipped headlights on)
10 Time
11 eco Index
12 Digital fuel level gauge
13 Gear engaged indication
(Dualogic gearbox versions only)SETUP MENU
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The setup menu comprises a series of
functions with a circular arrangement.
The setup menu can be activated by
briefly pressing the
MENU button fig. 6.

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FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
The Fiat Code system is an electrical
engine immobiliser system which
increases protection against attempted
car theft. It is automatically activated
when the ignition key is removed.
Each time the vehicle is started by
turning the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a
recognition code to the engine control
module to deactivate the immobiliser.
If, during ignition, the code is not
correctly recognized, a warning light
is lit on the instrument panel .
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try
again with the other keys that come
with the car.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still
cannot start the engine.
NOTE Each key has its own code
which must be stored by the control
unit of the system.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have new
keys (up to 8) stored with a code.
IGNITION
DEVICE
The key can be turned to three
different positions fig. 10:
❒ STOP: engine stopped, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. audio
system, central door locking
system, etc.) can operate;
❒ MAR: driving position.
All electrical devices are enabled;
❒ AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a
safety system that requires the ignition
key to be turned back to STOP if the
engine does not start, before the
starting operation can be repeated.
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Pressing button B opens/closes the
metal insert.
Briefly press button
Ë: for unlocking of
doors and tailgate, timed switching-on
of interior lights and double flashing of
direction indicators (for
versions/markets, where provided).
Briefly press button
Á: for remote
locking of doors and tailgate,
switching-off of the internal ceiling
lights and single flashing of direction
indicators (for versions/markets, where
provided).
Press the Rbutton: remote opening
of the luggage compartment and
double flashing of the direction
indicators.
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It is possible to enable this function
within 2 minutes after turning off the
engine. This function allows turning on
lights and low beams. It is possible to
set the headlights turning on time by
pulling the left lever towards the
steering wheel (unstable position) one
or more times. In this case it is
possible to choose between 0, 30, 60,
90 up to a maximum of 210 seconds.
Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light
3on the instrument
panel switches on. The display shows
a message and the time set for the
function.
The
3warning light comes on when
the stalk is first moved and stays on
until the function is automatically
deactivated.
Deactivation
This function is deactivated turning on
again the headlights, sidelights or
pulling the left lever towards the
steering wheel (unstable position) for
more than 2 seconds, or switching the
starter to MAR.
AUTO FUNCTION
(Dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an infrared LED sensor that works
in conjunction with the rain sensor. It is
located on the windscreen (fig. 25) and is
able to detect variations in outside
lighting based on the light sensitivity set
in the display Menu or the Uconnect™
5" or 7" HD system (where provided).
The higher the sensitivity, the lower the
amount of external light needed to
automatically switch the external lights
on.
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Function activation
Turn the left stalk ring A fig. 26 to the
AUTOposition.
IMPORTANT The function can only be
activated with the ignition device in the
MAR position.
Function deactivation
To deactivate the function, turn the left
stalk ring A to position 2.
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Emergency manoeuvre
If the switches fail, the soft top can be
moved manually proceeding as
described below:
❒ take the key provided and located in
the boot together with the tool box
or the Fix&Go kit;
❒ fit the wrench in the special housing
A-fig. 37 inside the luggage
compartment, under the parcel
shelf;
❒ turn in clockwise direction to open
the soft top and counter-clockwise
to close it.
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Initialisation procedure
The soft top must be re-initialised after
disconnecting the battery or if the
relevant protection fuse is blown.
Proceed as follows:
❒ before carrying out any other
operation, make sure the engine is
on during the whole initialisation
procedure;
❒ keep the opening button A-fig. 34
pressed until the soft top is
completely open;
❒ when the soft top is completely
open, keep the button pressed for
at least 2 seconds;
❒ keep the closing button B-fig. 34
pressed until the soft top is
completely closed;
❒ when the soft top is completely
closed, keep the button B-fig. 34
pressed for at least 2 seconds.When the procedure is terminated, the
soft top will automatically carry out a
complete opening and closing cycle
(up to 25 cm from the completely
closed position) to inform the driver
that correct operation has been
restored.
Important notes
❒ The horizontal and vertical parts of
the soft top can be operated at any
speed lower than 100 and 80 km/h
respectively.
❒ The top can be operated at any
temperature in the range from
-18 to +80°C.
❒ It is recommended to have the
engine running always when
opening or closing the soft top.
❒ If required, remove the battery with
open or closed soft top, but NOT
when the soft top is moving.
❒ Do not fix a roof rack to the top and
do not travel with objects resting on
the open top.

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IMPORTANT Follow the instructions
contained in the assembly kit carefully.
Assembly must be performed by
qualified personnel.
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BONNET 16)
To open the bonnet:
❒ Pull lever A-fig. 45 in front of the
driver’s door.
❒ move the release lever B in the
direction of the arrow and then lift
the bonnet and locate the safety
prop.
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❒ Insert the safety prop in its housing
A-fig. 46 integral to the bonnet.
❒ To close the bonnet, remove the
bonnet stay and put it back in its
own locking device, slowly lower
the bonnet to about 20 cm from the
engine compartment, then let it
drop into position and check that it
is completely closed. If not, repeat
the procedure.
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CONTROLS 17)
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
❒ With the key in MAR position,
press the Dualdrive button
A-fig. 47 to activate the CITY
function.
The word CITY will come on in the
instrument panel.
❒ With the CITY function the effort on
the steering wheel is lighter, thereby
facilitating parking manoeuvres.
❒ Press the button again to turn the
function off.
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ECO FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
❒ With the ignition key at MAR, press
the ECO B button – fig. 47 to
activate the function. The word
ECO on the display will light up or,
according to the version, a
dedicated screen will be displayed.
❒ When the function is activated, the
car is set for city driving,
characterised by less effort on the
steering wheel (Dualdrive system
on) and reduced fuel consumption.
❒ Press the button again to
deactivate the function.
This function is stored and, at the next
starting, the system keeps the setting it
had before the engine was shut down.
SPORT FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
❒ With the ignition key at MAR, press
the SPORT C button – fig. 47 to
activate the function. The word
SPORT on the display will light up
or, according to the version, a
dedicated screen will be displayed.❒ When the function is on, a sports
driving setting is activated that
features more responsive
acceleration and increased force
required at the steering wheel to
produce a more sporty drive.
❒ Press the button again to
deactivate the function.
IMPORTANT When the function is
active, during acceleration the steering
may shudder, which is typical of a
sporty setting.
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
Press the button fig. 48 to switch the
lights on/off. When the hazard warning
lights are on, the
andwarning
lights flash.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard
warning lights is governed by the
highway code of the country you are
driving in: comply with legal
requirements.

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ESC (Electronic
Stability Control)
system 15)
This is an electronic system that
controls vehicle stability in the event of
tyre grip loss, helping maintain
directional control.
The system is capable of recognising
potentially dangerous situations in
terms of the stability and intervenes
automatically on the brakes in a
differentiated manner for the four
wheels in order to provide a stabilising
torque.
The ESC system also includes the
following subsystems:
❒ HH (Hill Holder): it activates
automatically when starting with car
stationary, on a road with a
gradient higher than 5%.
❒ ASR (AntiSpin Regulation):
The system automatically operates
in the event of slipping, loss of grip
on wet roads (aquaplaning) and
acceleration on slippery, snowy or
icy roads, etc. on one or both drive
wheels.
The ASR comes on automatically
whenever the engine is started. When
driving it is possible to deactivate and
then reactivate the ASR system by
pressing the button A fig. 50: the
system activation is signalled by the
LED on the same button switching on
and, on some versions, by a message
on the display.
❒ HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist): it
operates automatically and
improves the braking capacity of the
vehicle during emergency braking.
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SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the
warning light
Ion the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that the car
is in critical stability and grip
conditions.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESC system switches on
automatically when the engine is
started and cannot be switched off.

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iTPMS System
(indirect Tyre
Pressure
Monitoring System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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RESET PROCEDURE
The iTPMS needs an initial “self-
learning” phase (with length depending
on the driving style and road
conditions: optimal conditions being
driving on a straight road at 80 km/h
for at least 20 minutes) which starts
when the Reset procedure is carried
out.
The Reset procedure must be carried
out:
❒ each time tyre pressure is
modified;
❒ when even only one tyre is
changed;
❒ when tyres are rotated/inverted;
❒ when the space-saver wheel is
fitted.
In a few situations such as sporty
driving, particular conditions of the
road surface (e.g. icy, snowy,
unsurfaced roads...) the signalling may
be delayed or partial in detecting the
contemporary deflation of more than
one tyre.
Under special conditions (e.g. vehicle
loaded asymmetrically on one side,
towing a trailer, damaged or worn tyre,
fitting the space-saver wheel, use of
the “Fix&Go” quick tyre repair kit,
fitting snow chains, fitting different
tyres on the axles) the system may
give false indications or be temporarily
deactivated.
If the system is temporarily
deactivated, the warning light
nflashes for about 75 seconds and then
is continuously on; at the same time,
the display shows a dedicated
message.
This indication is displayed also after
the engine has been switched off and
then on again if the correct operating
conditions are not restored. Before carrying out the “Reset”
procedure, inflate the tyres to the
rated pressure values specified in the
inflation pressure table (see “Wheels”
paragraph in the “Technical
specifications” chapter).
If the Reset procedure is not carried
out, in all above cases, the
nwarning light may give false indications
on one or more tyres.
To carry out the Reset procedure, with
the vehicle stopped and the ignition
key at MAR, use the setup menu (see
the description of the “Display”
paragraph). At the end of the Reset
procedure the display will show the
“Reset saved” message, indicating
that the self-learning has been started.
If the iTPMS self-learning is not
correctly executed, the message is not
displayed.
OPERATING
CONDITIONS
The system is active for speeds above
15 km/h.