steering wheel FIAT 500 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the car are given, these must be intended as regarding an occupant
in the driver’s seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do not correspond
to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles with steering wheel on the left
side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position or construction of some controls is not exactly
mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key for getting to
know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the current chapter at the side of
each even page.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series of IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONSto prevent procedures that could damage your
vehicle.
There are also WARNINGSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which could cause
accidents or injuries.
Therefore all IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONSand WARNINGSmust always be carefully followed.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONSand WARNINGSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle safety;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number.
This number identifies the relevant warning to which it refers, at the end of the Owner Handbook.

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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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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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HOT ENGINE COOLANT
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 on the display lights up when the engine is overheated, on some versions, together with a
dedicated message on the display.
❒ In normal driving conditions: stop the car, switch off the engine and check that the fluid level in the reservoir is not
below the MIN mark. In this case, wait for the engine to cool down, then slowly and carefully open the cap, top up with
coolant and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir itself. Also check visually for any
fluid leaks. Should the warning light turn on again at the next start-up, contact a Fiat Dealership.
❒ if the vehicle is used under demanding conditions (e.g. towing trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow down and, if the
light stays on, stop the car. Stop for two or three minutes with the engine running and slightly accelerated to facilitate
better coolant circulation, then turn the engine off. Check that the coolant level is correct as described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to keep the engine running and slightly accelerated for a few minutes
before turning it off.
On certain versions the dedicated message is displayed.uu
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“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAULT
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on but it should switch off after a few seconds.
If the warning light stays on, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display, you may not have steering
assistance and the effort required to operate the steering wheel could be notably increased; steering is, however, possible.
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
If the warning light switches on while driving (on some versions, together with a dedicated message on the display) you may
not have steering assistance. Although it will still be possible to steer the vehicle, the effort needed to operate the steering
wheel could be increased: contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT In some circumstances, factors independent of the electric power steering could cause the warning light on
the instrument panel to switch on. In this case, stop the car immediately (should it be in motion), stop the engine for about
20 seconds and then restart the engine. If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT After the battery is disconnected, the steering must be initialised. The warning light switches on to indicate
this. To carry out this procedure, simply turn the steering wheel all the way from one end to the other or drive in a straight
line for about a hundred metres.

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STEERING WHEEL LOCK
2)
Engagement:when the key is in
position STOP, remove the key and
turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
Disengagement:move the steering
wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
Height adjustment: operate lever
B-fig. 13 to lift or lower the rear part of
the cushion to achieve the most
comfortable driving position.
Backrest folding: To fold the
backrest over, adjust lever D-fig. 14
(movement 1) and push the backrest
forwards until it locks (movement 2);
release lever D and, pushing the
backrest, slide the seat forwards
(movement 3).
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SEATS 3) 4) 2)
FRONT SEATS
Longitudinal adjustment: lift lever
A-fig. 11 and push the seat forwards
and backwards to reach the required
position.
Backrest angle adjustment: rotate
the knob C-fig. 12.
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STEERING WHEEL
2) 3)
The steering wheel angle adjustment
lever A-fig. 18 is located on the steering
column under the direction indicator
lever.
❒ Bring the lever downwards to unlock
the steering column.
❒ Adjust the steering column to the
most suitable position.
❒ Bring the lever upwards to lock it in
this position.
REAR-VIEW
MIRRORS 6)
INTERIOR MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of a
violent impact with the passenger.
Lever A fig. 19 can be used to move
the mirror to two different positions:
normal or antiglare.
REAR HEAD
RESTRAINTS (removal)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
❒ Raise lever A or B fig. 17 (both for
one-piece seat), unlock the
backrest and tilt it toward the
passenger compartment;
❒ raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
❒ press buttons A and B fig.16 at the
side of the two supports, then
remove the head restraints by
pulling them upwards.
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With the selector switch in the AUTO
position, the side lights and dipped beam
headlights are controlled by the dusk
sensor.
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
❒ With the ring in the 2position,
push the stalk forwards towards the
dashboard. The
1warning light on
the instrument panel will light.
❒ For vehicles with the AUTO
function: with the ring in the AUTO
position and the dipped beam
headlights on, push the stalk
forwards toward the dashboard.
❒ They are deactivated by pulling the
stalk towards the steering wheel.
Flashing
❒ You can flash the beams pulling the
stalk toward the steering wheel
(unstable position).
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on with the
starter switch in the STOP position or
with the key removed, by moving the
left stalk ring first to the position (or
the AUTO position if the vehicle does
not have a dusk sensor) and then to
position
2.The warning light
3lights on the
instrument panel. Repeat the same
operation to switch them off.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
❒ up a: activates the right direction
indicator;
❒ down b: activates the left direction
indicator.
LANE CHANGE
FUNCTION
❒ Move the lever upwards or
downwards (unstable position) for
less than half a second and the
direction indicator will flash 3 times
to signal a lane change, then
immediately switch off
automatically.
FOLLOW ME HOME
This function allows the space
surrounding the car to be lit up for the
set period of time.
Activation
The “Follow Me Home” device is
activated by pulling the stalk fig. 25
towards the steering wheel, in addition
to the stroke end click.
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS
7)
❒ For vehicles with the AUTO
function: with the key in the MAR
position and the ring turned to the
O position, the daytime running
lights switch on automatically.
❒
For vehicles with the AUTO function:
the daytime running lights are turned
on automatically by the dusk sensor
when the ring is in the AUTO position.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS/
SIDE LIGHTS
❒ With key at MAR, turn the ring nut to
2. The warning light
3on the
instrument panel will come on. When
the dipped beam headlights are on,
the daytime running lights switch off.
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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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WINDOW WASHING
41) 4)
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
fig. 27
The stalk has five different positions
(four speed levels ):
A – windscreen wiper off
B – flick operation
C – continuous slow
D – continuous fast operation
E – temporary fast operation
(toggle position).
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
WITH AUTOMATIC
WIPING
The stalk can be put in four different
positions (fig. 28):
A - windscreen wiper stationary (0)
B - automatic wiping (AUTO)
C - slow continuous operation (LO)
D - fast continuous operation (HI)
E - temporary fast operation (unstable
position).
When passing directly from position B
to position E, the stalk returns to
position A when it is released.
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“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer. Keep the lever
pulled to activate both the windscreen
washer jet and the windscreen wiper
with a single movement; the latter turns
on automatically if you keep the lever
pulled for more than half a second.
The operation of the windscreen wiper
terminates several strokes after the
stalk is released; a final cleaning stroke
several seconds later completes the
wiping operation.
REAR WINDOW WIPER
41) 4)
❒ Turn ring A fig. 29 from the O
position to the (rearscreen wiper
symbol) position, the rearscreen
wiper operates as follows:
❒ in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
❒ in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper)
when the windscreen wiper is
operating;
❒ in continuous mode with reverse
gear engaged and the control
active.
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E
A
B
C
D
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With the windscreen wiper on and
reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous in the same
way.
“Smart washing” function
❒ Push the lever towards the
dashboard and hold it in position to
activate the rear window washer jet.
RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
4)
The sensor will be activated when the
ignition device is turned to MAR, and
will be deactivated in the STOP
position.
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This is a device located behind the
interior rear view mirror fig. 30, in
contact with the windscreen. It can
measure the amount of rain and,
consequently, control the automatic
windscreen wiping mode depending
on the amount of water on the
windscreen.
IMPORTANT Keep the window clean in
the sensor area.
AUTOMATIC WIPING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Activation
The user can choose automatic wiping
by moving the right steering wheel
stalk fig. 28 to the AUTO (B) position.
The activation of the automatic wiping
will be notified to the driver by a single
stroke.
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Sensitivity Adjustment
The rain sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted through the display menu or
on the UconnectTM 5" or 7” system.
Inhibition
If the starter switch is moved to the
STOP position, leaving the right
steering wheel stalk in the AUTO (B)
position, when the vehicle is next
started (starter switch in the MAR
position), no wiping cycle to prevent
damage to the system if the
windscreen is being washed manually
or if there is ice on it.
To re-enable the automatic wiping
mode:
❒ Put the right steering wheel stalk in
a position other than AUTO and
then back to the AUTO position;
❒ exceed the speed of 5 km/h when
the sensor detects rain.
Deactivation
The user can disable automatic wiping
by moving the right steering wheel
stalk to a position other than AUTO.