gearbox FIAT 500 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

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JUMP STARTING
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If the battery is flat, the engine may be
started using an auxiliary battery with
the same capacity or a little higher than
the flat one.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the
driver’s side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
battery and then reconnecting the
electrical supply to the battery.
Proceed as follows:
Engage the handbrake on both
vehicles and place the gearbox
in neutral. Connect the positive
terminals (+mark near the terminal) of
the two batteries using a suitable lead.
With a second cable, connect
the negative terminal –of the auxiliary
battery to an earthing point E
on the
engine or the transmission of the car to
be started. Start the engine. When the
engine has been started, remove the
leads reversing the order above. If after
a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not persist but contact a Fiat
Dealership. IMPORTANT Do not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two
batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery.
If the auxiliary battery is installed on
another car, prevent accidental contact
between metallic parts of the two cars.
For versions with Start&Stop
In the case of emergency starting,
NEVER connect the negative lead (–) of
the auxiliary battery to negative pole (–)
of the battery, but only to an earth
point on the engine/gearbox assembly.
IN AN EMERGENCY
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In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found on the Warranty Booklet.
You can go to our web site at www.fiat500.com to find the Fiat Dealership nearest to you.

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LPG versions
The LPG system components are
protected by specific fuses.
Contact a Fiat Dealership for
replacement.
The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each
fuse is shown on the cover fig. 131.
FuseAmpereDescription
F02 20 Hi-Fi
F08 30 Climate control system fan
F09 30 Headlight washers
F10 10 Horns
F14 15 Main beam headlights
F15 20 Electric sunroof motor
F16 7.5 Dualogic gearbox control unit power supply
(+ignition)
F20 30 Heated rear window
F30 15 Fog lights
F84 10 Dualogic gearbox control unit
F85 20 Front power socket
(with or without cigar lighter)
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TOWING THE CAR 37)
Version with Dualogic gearbox
Make sure that the gearbox is in neutral
(N) (checking that the vehicle moves
when pushed) and proceed in the
same way as for towing a normal
vehicle with a manual gearbox.
If the gearbox cannot be put in neutral,
do not tow the vehicle and contact a
Fiat Dealership.
ATTACHING THE
TOW RING
The tow ring provided with the car is
housed in the tool box under the boot
mat.
Proceed as follows:
❒ release the front cap
A-fig. 134 or the rear cap fig. 135;
❒ take the tow hook B from its
housing in the tool support;
❒ fully tighten it on the threaded pin.
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Check soft top operation while closing and opening; check
of seals and lubrication of canvas sliding side guide
(convertible versions only)
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary
Check and adjust clutch pedal travel (0.9 TwinAir 65 HP versions)
Check conditions and wear of front/rear disc brake pads
(for versions/markets, where provided) and operation
of pad wear indicator
Visually inspect condition and wear of the rear drum brake lining
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)
Inspect and if necessary adjust tensioning of accessory drive belt(s)
(for versions without automatic tensioner only)
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt
(0.9 TwinAir versions excluded)
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.2 8V engines)
Check and, if necessary, top up Dualogic gearbox
electro-hydraulic control oil level (2)
Visually inspect condition of: LPG pipes and connectors,
LPG tank fixing (LPG versions only)
Check fuel system operation and parameters using
the diagnosis socket (LPG versions only)
(2) Check to carry out every year for vehicles on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries)











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SERVICING AND CARE
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REGULAR
INSPECTIONS
39) 22) 4)
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:
❒ engine coolant fluid level;
❒ brake fluid level;
❒ windscreen washer fluid level;
❒ tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒ operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒ operation of the windscreen
wiper/washer system, position and
wear of the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
You are advised to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have
been designed and produced
specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in the “Technical
specifications” section).
DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
If the vehicle is mainly used in one of
the following particularly harsh
conditions:
❒ trailer or caravan towing;
❒ dusty roads;
❒ short repeated distances (less than
7-8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
❒ engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of inactivity;
perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check front disk brake pad
conditions and wear;
❒ Check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;❒ sight inspect the conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission,
pipes and hoses (exhaust -
fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒ check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒ visually check the various drive belt
conditions;
❒ check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
❒ check pollen filter and replace it, if
required;
❒ check air cleaner and replace it, if
required.

TECHNICAL DATA
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CAPACITIES21) 38) 11) 22) 3)
Fuel tank (litres): 35 35 35 35
Including a reserve of (litres): 5 5 5 5
Engine cooling system 4.85/
(litres): 5.2 5.3 5.2 4.4
Engine sump (litres): 2.8  2.8  2.5  2.75 
Engine sump and filter (litres): 3.2  3.2  2.8  2.90 
Gearbox/differential casing (litres): 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65
Dualogic gearbox hydraulic
activation system (litres/kg): – 0.7/0.59 0.7/0.59 0.7/0.59

Hydraulic brake circuit (kg): 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55
Hydraulic clutch controls
(RH drive versions): – – 0.100 0.100
Windscreen and rear window
washer fluid reservoir (litres): 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
* For versions/markets, where provided
** When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60% mixture of PARAFLUUPand 40% of
demineralised water.
LPG versions
Petrol versions
0.9
TwinAir
60 HP
*65 HP
0.9
TwinAir
80 HP
*85 HP
105 HP
1.2 8V
69 HP1.4 16V
100 HP*Prescribed fuels and
original lubricants
Unleaded petrol with R.O.N.
no lower than 95 (EN 228 specifications)
Mixture of distilled water and
PARAFLU
UPat 50% (**)
SELENIA K P.E.

SELENIA DIGITEK P.E. SELENIA MULTIPOWER GAS 5W-40 
TUTELA GEAR FORCE
TUTELA CS SPEED
Special oil with
“ATF DEXRON III” type additive
TUTELA TOP 4 or TUTELA TOP 4/S
Mixture of water and
PETRONAS DURANCE SC35

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Fuel tank (litres): 35 35
Including a reserve of (litres): 5 5
Engine cooling system
(litres): 6.3 6.3
Engine sump (litres): 2.8 3.7
Engine sump and filter (litres): 3.0 3.9
Gearbox
casing/differential: 1.55 (kg) 1.55 (kg)
Hydraulic brake circuit (kg): 0.55 0.55
Hydraulic clutch controls
(RH drive versions): – –
Hydraulic clutch controls
(RH drive versions): 2.5 2.5
When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60% mixture of PARAFLUUPand 40% of
demineralised water.
Diesel versions1.3 16V Multijet
95 HP EURO 51.3 16V 78 HP / 95 HP
EURO 6Prescribed fuels and
original lubricants
Diesel for motor vehicles (EN590
specifications)
Mixture of distilled water and
PARAFLU
UPat 50% 
SELENIA WR P.E.
TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE
TUTELA TOP 4 or TUTELA TOP 4/S
Mixture of water and
PETRONAS DURANCE SC35
Maximum refuelling capacity (including reserve): 30.5 litres of LPG
The figure already takes into account the 80% tank filling limit and the residual fluid required for priming; this figure
represents the maximum permitted capacity. There may be slight variations to this figure as a result of:
differences between the network pump supply pressures, pumps having different supply/locking features,
tank not completely run out of fuel.
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Brake fluid
Diesel additive
Windscreen/rear
window washer
fluid
Applications
TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F002.F10
TUTELA CS SPEED
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F005.F98
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F701.C07
TUTELA STAR 325
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F301.D03
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
or
TUTELA TOP 4/S
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F005.F15
TUTELA DIESEL ART Contractual
Technical Reference No. F601.L06
PETRONAS DURANCE SC 35
Contractual Technical
ReferenceNo. F001.D16Mechanical gearbox
and differential
Hydraulic actuation
system lubricant
Dualogic gearbox
Wheel side HP joints
Differential side HP joints
(excluding 1.4 16V
100 HP versions)
Differential side HP joints
(1.4 16V 100
HP versions)
Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch controls
To be mixed with diesel
25 cc per 10 litres
To be used diluted or
undiluted in windscreen
washer/wiper systems
UseFeaturesSpecificationsGenuine fluids and
lubricants
Oils and greases
for drivelineSAE 75W API GL4
grade synthetic lubricant
Specific fluid for electro-hydraulic
actuators
“ATF DEXRON III” type oil
Molybdenum disulphide grease,
for use at high temperatures.
N.L.G.I. consistency 1-2
Grease for constant velocity joints
with low friction coefficient.
N.L.G.I. consistency 0-1
Polyurea synthetic-based grease
suitable for high temperatures.
NL.G.I. consistency 2
Synthetic fluid for brake and clutch
systems. Exceeds specifications
F.M.V.S.S. no. 116 DOT 4,
ISO 4925 SAE J1704
Antifreeze additive for diesel,
with protective action for diesel engines
Mixture of alcohol, water and
surfactants CUNA NC 956-II9.55550-MZ6
9.55550-SA1
9.55580-GRAS II
9.55580-GRAS II
9.55580-GRAS II
9.55597
or
MS.90039
–
9.55522
or
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21) VEHICLE REFUELLING
•Do not bring naked flames or lit cigarettes near to the fuel tank
opening: fire risk. Keep your face away from the fuel filler to
prevent breathing in harmful vapours.
•During normal service the catalyst reaches high temperatures;
therefore do not park the car over inflammable materials (grass,
dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): fire hazard.
•Do not use a mobile phone near the refuelling pump: risk of fire.
22) SEAT BELTS - PRETENSIONERS
•Do not press the seat belt release button while the vehicle is
moving.
•Remember that in the event of an accident, the rear seat
passengers not wearing seat belts are exposed to a very serious
risk and also represent a serious danger for the front seat
occupants.
•The pretensioner may be used only once. Contact a Fiat
Dealership to have it replaced after it has been deployed.
•For maximum safety, keep the backrest upright, lean back into
it and make sure the seat belt fits closely across your chest and
pelvis. Always fasten the seat belts on both the front and the rear
seats.
•Travelling without wearing seat belts will increase the risk of
serious injury and even death in the event of an accident.
•Removing or tampering with seat belt and pretensioner
components is strictly prohibited. Any intervention on these
components must be performed by qualified and authorised
technicians. Always go to a Fiat Dealership.
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19) START&STOP SYSTEM
•When replacing the battery, always go to a Fiat Dealership.
Replace the battery with one of the same type (HEAVY DUTY)
and with the same specifications.
•Before opening the bonnet, make sure that the vehicle is
switched off and the key is in the STOP position.
Please follow the instructions on the decal near the front
crossmember. It is advisable to extract the key when there are
other people in the car.
The car should always be left after the key has been removed
or turned to the STOP position. When refuelling, make sure
that the car is switched off with the key in the STOP position.
•For cars with Dualogic gearbox, if the engine is
automatically stopped on a slope, the engine should be
restarted by moving the gear lever
to + or – without –releasing the brake pedal.
For vehicles with Dualogic transmission, where the Hill Holder
function is present, in case of stop downhill the motor does
not cut off automatically, so as to make the Hill Holder
function - which is active only when the engine is running -
available.
•If climate comfort is to be favoured, the Start&Stop system
can be disabled, for a continuous operation of the climate
control system.
20) ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER
Take care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheels or non-
standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the ventilation of the
brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated braking or
on long descents. Make sure that nothing obstructs the pedal
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•Remember that the servo-brake and power steering are not
operational until the engine has been started, therefore much
effort than usual is required on the brake pedal and steering
wheel.
•For vehicles featuring a Dualogic gearbox, if the engine is not
started with a gear engaged, a warning is sounded to notify
the driver of the potential danger due to the gear being
automatically put into neutral.
•This starting procedure must be performed by expert
personnel because incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery fluid
is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep naked flames and lighted cigarettes away from the
battery and do not cause sparks.
•Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings, watches, bracelets),
that might cause an accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.
•Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery: it must be thawed
first, otherwise it may explode.
If freezing has occurred, the battery should be checked by
skilled personnel to make sure that the internal elements are
not damaged and that the body is not cracked, with the risk of
leaking poisonous and corrosive acid.
27) HANDBRAKE
• The car should be braked after a few clicks of the lever, if it is
not, contact a Fiat Dealership to have it adjusted.
• Never leave children in the unattended car. Always remove
the ignition key when leaving the car and take it out with you. • In the case of parking manoeuvres on roads on a gradient, the
front wheels must be steered towards the pavement
(when parking downhill), or in the opposite direction if the vehicle
is parked uphill. Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone if the
car is parked on a steep slope.
28) USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX
Press the clutch pedal fully to change gears correctly. It is
therefore essential that there is nothing under the pedals: make
sure the mats are lying flat and do not get in the way of the pedals.
29) TOWING TRAILERS
•The ABS with which the car is equipped will not control the
braking system of the trailer. Particular caution is required on
slippery roads.
•Do not, under any circumstances, modify the vehicle braking
system to control the trailer breaking system.
The towing braking system must be completely independent of the
vehicle’s hydraulic system.
30) SNOW TYRES
The maximum speed for snow tyres marked
“Q” is 160 km/h, while it is 190 km/h for “T” tyres and 210 km/h for
“H” tyres.
The highway code speed limits must however always be complied
with.
31) WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
•If the warning light
xturns on when travelling (on certain
versions together with the message on the display) stop the car
immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
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