airbag FIAT 500 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
KNOWING YOUR CAR
1a
A direction indicator stalk – B audio controls on steering wheel – C instrument panel – D headlight alignment corrector – E audio controls on
steering wheel – F windscreen wiper/washer and rear window wiper/washer stalk – G dualdrive power steering (CITY function)
H display: audio system/Uconnect™ – I central air diffusers – L fog lights/rear fog lights – M passenger airbag – N side air diffusers
O glove box – P emergency lights and switch – Q climate control system controls – R right electric window – S gear lever
T left electric window – U ASR-OFF button– V ignition switch – Z driver airbag – X steering wheel adjustment lever – W Cruise Control/Speed
Limiter lever
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
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DASHBOARD WITH SPORT STEERING WHEEL
1b
A direction indicator stalk – B audio controls on steering wheel – C instrument panel – D headlight alignment corrector – E audio controls on
steering wheel – F windscreen wiper/washer and rear window wiper/washer stalk – G dualdrive power steering (CITY function)
H display: audio system/Uconnect™ – I central air diffusers – L fog lights/rear fog lights – M passenger airbag – N side air diffusers
O glove box – P emergency lights and switch – Q climate control system controls – R right electric window – S gear lever
T left electric window – U ASR-OFF button– V ignition switch – Z driver airbag – X steering wheel adjustment lever – W Cruise Control/Speed
Limiter lever
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES 31)
IMPORTANT NOTES
IMPORTANT Warning lights are accompanied by a specific message and/or sound 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 Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases.
Always refer to the information in this section in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided into two categories: very serious and less serious failures.
Serious faults are indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning “cycle”.
Less serious faults are indicated by a warning “cycle” with a shorter duration. The display cycle of both categories can be
interrupted by pressing the MENU button. The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the cause of the
malfunction is eliminated.
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LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE – ENGAGED
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level, possibly due to a
leak in the circuit. On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when the handbrake is engaged.
On certain versions, if the car is moving the acoustic warning will also sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when travelling, make sure that the handbrake is not engaged.
AIRBAG FAULT
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a fault in the airbag system.
On some versions the display shows the associated message.
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EBD FAULT (colour display)
The simultaneous switching on of the warning lights with the engine on indicates either a failure of the EBD system or that
the system is not available. In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking
sharply.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Drive very carefully to a Fiat Dealership to have the system inspected.
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SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED (Colour display – for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol is shown on the display, together with a dedicated message and an acoustic signal, when the vehicle exceeds
the speed limit set in the Setup Menu (e.g. 120 km/h).
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PASSENGER AIRBAG/SIDE BAGS DEACTIVATED
The warning light indicates the passenger’s airbag protection status. If the warning light is off, passenger’s airbag protection
is active: to deactivate it, use the Setup Menu (in this case the LED lights up). When the engine 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.
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ESCESC
ASR SYSTEM DISCONNECTED (Colour display)
The symbol lights up on the colour display together with a dedicated message when the ASR system is deactivated by
pressing the ASR-OFF button on the dashboard. The LED in the button will light up at the same time.
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ABS FAULT
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light comes on, on some versions along with a message on the display, when the system is inefficient or not
available. In this case the braking system maintains its efficiency unaltered but without the advantage of the ABS system.
Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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ESC SYSTEM (for versions/markets, where required)
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
ESC system activation
Flashing of the warning light while driving indicates the intervention of the ESC system.
ESC system failure
If the warning light does not go off or stays on together with the LED on the ASR OFF button while driving.
The display will show a dedicated message.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Hill Holder failure
This warning light switches on, on some versions together with a dedicated message on the display, in the event of a Hill
Holder system fault.
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. Parking sensor fault
The warning light turns on and the dedicated message is shown on the display when a parking sensor fault is detected.
Start&Stop system fault (versions with multifunction display)
A fault of the system is indicated by the warning light switching on. A dedicated message will appears on the instrument
panel.
Airbag warning light fault (for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light will blink when a fault of the
¬warning light is detected.
ESCESC
BRAKE PAD WEAR
The warning light switches on, together with a dedicated message on the display, if the front or rear brake pads (on
version/markets, where provided) are worn.
In this case have them replaced as soon as possible.
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POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The symbol is shown on the display (on some versions together with a dedicated message) when the outside temperature
is equal to or below 3°C.
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multifunction
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It is possible to move along the setup
menu list by pressing the
+ or – buttons once. Operating
modes are different according to the
characteristics of the option selected.
The menu comprises the following
functions:
❒ DIMMER
❒ SPEED BUZZER
❒ TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
❒ SET TIME
❒ SET DATE
❒ AUTOCLOSE
❒ UNITS
❒ LANGUAGE
❒ BUZZER VOLUME
❒ BUTTON VOLUME
❒ SEAT BELT BUZZER
❒ SERVICE
❒ AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
❒ DAY LIGHTS
❒ ITPMS RESET
❒ RADIO REPETITION
(for markets/versions, where
provided)
❒ SEE PHONE (for markets/versions,
where provided)
❒ SEE NAVIGATION
(for markets/versions, where
provided)
❒ EXIT MENUTRIP COMPUTER
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when the
key is turned to MAR.
This function includes two separate
trips, namely “Trip A”
and “Trip B”.
Both functions can be reset (reset
means start of a new journey).
“Trip A” may be used to display values
relating to: range (for versions/markets,
where provided), travel distance,
average fuel consumption (for
versions/markets, where provided),
current consumption (for
versions/markets, where provided),
average speed, travel time.
“Best average consumption": in ECO
mode, displays a screen summarising
the best average consumption (where
provided). The icon indicates the
best performance. This information can
be reset by resetting Trip A.
“Trip B” may be used to display the
following values to be displayed: range,
travel distance B, average fuel
consumption B
(for versions/markets, where provided),
average speed B,
travel time B.
SET TIME (SETTING THE
CLOCK)
The time is set through the
multifunction display.
❒ Press the MENU button; the
following two submenus are shown
on the display: “Time” and
“Format”.
❒ Press the + or – button to move
between the two submenus.
❒ Select the required option and
press the MENU button.
❒ When you select the “Clock”
submenu, pressing the MENU
button briefly makes the “hours”
flash on the display.
❒ Press the button + or – to carry out
the adjustment.
❒ Having set the time, briefly press
the MENU button: the
“minutes” will flash on the display.
Set the minutes
using the same procedure as for
the hours.
❒ Having set the time, press and hold
down the MENU button.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
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DEACTIVATING FRONT
PASSENGER AIRBAG
AND SIDE BAG
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows the passenger side
airbag to be activated/deactivated.
Proceed as follows:
❒ briefly press MENU
Nbutton and,
after displaying the message
(Passenger bag: Off)
(to deactivate) or the message
(Passenger Bag: On) (to activate) by
pressing the + and – buttons, press
the MENU
Nbutton again;
❒ the confirmation request message is
displayed;
❒ press buttons + or – to select (Yes)
(to confirm activation/deactivation)
or (No) (to abort);
❒ briefly press MENU
Nto confirm
setting and go back to the menu
screen or hold the button down to
go back to the standard screen
without saving.With Passenger’s protection not
active, the LED “on the instrument
panel lights up fixed.
SERVICE
(SCHEDULED
SERVICING)
This function allows you to display the
information about km/mileage intervals
or, for versions/markets, where
provided, time intervals for car
servicing.
To consult the information, proceed as
follows:
– briefly press the MENU
Nbutton:
the display shows when servicing is
due in kilometres/miles or days (where
provided) according to the previous
setting (see paragraph “Units of
measurement”);
– briefly press the MENU
Nbutton to
go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen.
IMPORTANT The “Scheduled Servicing
Plan” includes car maintenance at fixed
intervals (refer to the “Maintenance and
care” chapter).This is displayed automatically, with
ignition key at MAR-ON, 2000 km (or
equivalent value in miles) before
servicing or, where provided, 30 days
before servicing. It is also displayed
each time the key is turned to MAR-
ON or, for versions/markets, where
provided, every 200 km (or equivalent
value in miles). Below this threshold
servicing indications are more frequent.
The display will be in km or miles
according to the unit of measurement
set. When the following scheduled
servicing is approaching, the word
“Service” will appear on the display,
followed by the number of
kilometres/miles or days (where
provided) left, when the key is turned to
MAR. Go to a Fiat Dealership, where the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan” operations
will be performed and the message will
be reset.
When the service interval is reached
and for about 1000 km/600 mi or 30
days, a service due message is
displayed.

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OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety
equipment of the vehicle comprise the
following protection systems:
❒ seat belts;
❒ SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;
❒ head restraints;
❒ child restraint systems;
❒ front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the
following pages with the utmost care. It
is of fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see the “Head restraints”
paragraph in the
“Knowing your vehicle”
chapter.
SEAT BELTS AND
PRETENSIONERS
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SEAT BELTS
All vehicle seats are equipped with seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor.
The retractor mechanism operates
locking the belt in the event of sharp
braking or strong deceleration due to
an impact.
This allows the belt strap to slide freely
and to adapt to the body of the
occupant. In the event of an accident,
the belt will lock reducing the risk of
impact inside the passenger
compartment and of being projected
outside the vehicle.
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the vehicle also respect,
the local laws in force in relation to the
use of the seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
Using the seat belts
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold tongue A
fig. 60 and insert it into buckle B until it
locks into place.
On removal, if the belt jams, let it
rewind for a short stretch, then pull it
out again without jerking.
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH
REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL CHILD SEAT USE
Fiat 500 complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the
arrangement possibilities for child restraints on the various seats of the car as
shown in the following table:
GroupWeight
groupFront passenger ()
Airbag onAirbag offRear passenger
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kg X U U
Group 1 9-18 kg X U U
Group 2 15-25 kg U U U
Group 3 22-36 kg U U U
U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European
Standard EEC-R44 for the specified Groups”.
X = restraint system not suitable for children in this weight category.
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) IMPORTANT: NEVER fit rearward facing child restraint systems on the front seat
with an active passenger side airbag. Deactivate the respective airbag to install a rearward facing
child restraint system
(see instructions in the “Supplementary Restraint System
(SRS) - Airbag” paragraph).
INSTALLING AN
ISOFIX CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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The vehicle is equipped with ISOFIX
anchorages, a new standard which
makes fitting a child restraint system
quick, simple and safe.
The ISOFIX system lets you install the
ISOFIX child restraining system without
using the car seat belts but connecting
them directly to the carseat with three
anchors in the car.
Traditional child restraint systems can
be fitted alongside ISOFIX child restraint
systems on different seats in the same
vehicle.

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SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) - AIRBAG
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The vehicle may be equipped with:
❒ front driver airbag;
❒ front passenger airbag;
❒ driver’s side knee bag;
❒ driver and passenger front side
bags for pelvis, chest and shoulder
protection (Side bags);
❒ side bags for head protection of
front seat passengers
(window bag);
❒ side bags for head protection
of the front seat passengers and
rear side seat passengers
(for versions/markets, where
provided) (window bag).
FRONT AIRBAGS
The front driver/passenger airbags and
the driver’s knee bag (for
versions/markets, where provided)
protect the front seat occupants in the
event of frontal impacts of
medium/high severity, by placing the
bag between the occupant and the
steering wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-activation in other types
of collisions (side collisions, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
An electronic control unit will make the
bag inflate
in the event of a frontal impact.
The bag will inflate instantaneously
placing itself between the front
occupants body and the structures
which could cause injury. It will deflate
immediately afterwards.
Front airbags are not a replacement of
but complementary to the seat belts,
which you are recommended to
always wear, as specified by law in
Europe and most non-European
countries.In the event of an impact, someone not
wearing a seat belt could move
forward and come into contact with a
bag which is still in the opening phase.
The protection offered by the bag is
compromised in these circumstances.
The front airbags (driver, passenger,
driver’s knee bags) are designed and
calibrated to protect front seat
passengers wearing seat belts.
Their volume at the moment of
maximum inflation fills most of the
space between the steering wheel and
the driver, between the lower post
guard and the knees on passenger
side and between the dashboard and
the passenger.
The airbags are not deployed in the
event of minor frontal impacts (for
which the restraining action of the seat
belts is sufficient).
Seat belts must always be worn. In the
event of head-on collisions, they
ensure the correct positioning of the
occupant.