fuel FIAT 500 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: Only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95, in compliance with the European
specification EN228. Do not use petrol containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving
issues, as well as damage fundamental components of the supply system.
Diesel engines: refuel only with Diesel fuel motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other
products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the “Refuelling the vehicle” paragraph in the “Starting and driving” chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Versions with manual gearbox (petrol engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged, put the gear in neutral, fully
depress the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has
started.
Versions with manual gearbox (diesel engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged, put the gear in neutral, fully
depress the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
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lights to switch off. Turn the ignition key to AVV and finally release it as soon as the engine starts.
Versions with automatic transmission: make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Parking) or N
(Neutral), fully depress the brake pedal, then turn the ignition key to AVV.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or
other flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help
protect the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Fiat
Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the electric system of the vehicle can support the
required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental
friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A speedometer
B rev counter (diesel version shave
a full-scale of 6
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C display with digital fuel level and engine
coolant temperature indicators
Warning lights
mtEare only
provided on diesel versions.
Warning light supplied on Dualogic
versions only.
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VERSIONS WITH COLOUR DISPLAY
A speedometer
B “Eco Index” digital gauge
C digital fuel level gauge
D digital engine coolant
temperature gauge
E rev counter
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diesel versions only
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Start&Stop SYSTEM DEACTIVATION (for versions/markets, where provided)
The deactivation of the Start&Stop system, is indicated by the lighting of the warning light or the symbol on the display
along with a dedicated message on the display on some versions.
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START&STOP SYSTEM ACTIVE (for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light switches on with fixed light, along with a dedicated message on the display on some versions , in the
case of Start&Stop system failure.
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INJECTION / EOBD SYSTEM FAULT
Under normal conditions, the warning light comes on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but should go off as soon as
the engine is started.
The warning light remains on or switches on whilst driving, on some versions together with a dedicated message on the
display, if the injection system is not working properly. In particular, if the warning light switches on continuously, it indicates
a malfunction in the supply/ignition system that could cause excessive exhaust emissions, a possible loss of performance,
poor driveability and high fuel consumption.
Under these conditions, the vehicle can continue travelling at moderate speed without demanding excessive effort from the
engine.
Prolonged use of the car with the warning light on may cause damage.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Petrol engines only
If the warning light is flashing, this indicates that the catalytic converter may be damaged.
If the warning light flashes, it is necessary to release the accelerator pedal to lower the speed of the engine until the warning
light stops flashing; continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to avoid driving conditions that may cause further
flashing and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. START&STOP SYSTEM FAULT (versions with colour display) (for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol appears, along with a dedicated message on the display on some versions, in the case of Start&Stop system
fault. Go to Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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FUEL RESERVE - LIMITED RANGE
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 or the symbol switches on in the display when about 5 litres of fuel are left in the tank. The triangle on the
right side of the symbol indicates the side of the car with the fuel filler.
IMPORTANT If the warning light flashes or the symbol is constantly on, depending on the versions, there is a fault in the
system. If this is the case, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the system checked.
GLOW PLUG/GLOW PLUG PREHEATING FAULT (diesel versions)
Glow plugs
This warning light switches on when the key is turned to MAR (for versions/markets, where provided). It will switch off as
soon as the glow plugs have reached a preset temperature. The engine can be started as soon as the warning light
switches off.
IMPORTANT At moderate or high ambient temperatures the warning light may stay on for an extremely short time.
Glow plug preheating failure
The warning light will flash, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display, to indicate a fault in the plug
preheating system.
In these cases, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the fault fixed.
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DPF CLEANING (PARTICULATE TRAP) IN PROGRESS (diesel versions with DPF)
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 or symbol appears on the display fixed, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display,
to notify the driver that the DPF system needs to eliminate captured pollutants (particulate) through the regeneration
process.
The warning light remains off during the regeneration process; it switches on only if the driving conditions require the driver
to be alerted.
To switch the warning light off definitively, the vehicle must be kept moving until the regeneration process is completed.
On average, the process lasts 15 minutes.
Optimal conditions for completing the process are achieved by travelling at 60 km/h with engine speed above 2000 rpm.
When this warning light switches on, it does not indicate a vehicle failure and thus it should not be taken to a workshop. On
some versions, together with the warning light switching on, the display shows a dedicated message.
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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
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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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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAULT (colour display)
The display will show the symbol and a dedicated message if the fuel cut-off system is faulty. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM (colour display)
The colour display will show the symbol and a dedicated message if the fuel cut-off system intervenes.
For the fuel cut-off system re-activation procedure, see the “Fuel cut-off system” paragraph, in the
“In an emergency” chapter.
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EXTERIOR LIGHT FAULT (colour display)
The display will show a symbol and dedicated message if a fault is detected in one of the following lights: daytime running
lights (DRLs) - side lights - direction indicators -rear fog light - number plate lights.
The fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical connection.
It is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership.
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SERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING) EXPIRED
When the next scheduled service is approaching, the symbol appears on the display, followed by the number of kilometres
or miles left. 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).
Go to a Fiat Dealership, where the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” operations will be performed and the message will be reset.
BRAKE LIGHT FAULT (colour display)
The colour display will show the symbol together with a dedicated message if there is a fault in the brake lights.
The fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical connection.
It is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership
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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
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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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HEADLIGHT
ALIGNMENT
With the ignition key at MAR and
dipped beam headlights on, press the
+ button to adjust the headlights
upwards and the – button to adjust the
headlights downwards.
TYRE RESET (ITPMS
RESET)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With this function it is possible to reset
the iTPMS (see paragraph “iTPMS”). To
carry out the Reset procedure proceed
as follows:
❒ briefly press the MENU
N; the
display will show “Reset”;
❒ press button + or – to select (“Yes”
or “No”); a dedicated reset
confirmation message will appear;
❒ briefly press the MENU
N; the
display will show “Confirm”;
THE KEYS1)
1) 1)
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car is delivered with two copies of
the ignition key and with the CODE
card fig. 7 which bears the following:
A: the electronic code;
B: the mechanical key code to be given
to the Fiat Dealership when ordering
duplicate keys.
You should have the electronic code
with you at all times.
IMPORTANT All the keys and the
CODE card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling the car.
MECHANICAL KEY
The metal insert A-fig. 8 operates:
❒ the ignition switch;
❒ the door locks and the tailgate (for
versions/markets, where provided);
❒ the locking/unlocking of the fuel
cap.
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A-fig. 9 operates:
❒ the ignition switch;
❒ the door locks;
❒ the locking/unlocking of the fuel
cap.
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