check engine FIAT 500 2019 Owner handbook (in English)

activate the right direction indicator
deactivate the right direction
indicator
activate the left direction indicator
deactivate the left direction indicator
turn the ignition key to the STOP
position
turn the ignition key to the MAR
position;
LPG versions: in the event of an
impact, petrol supply is immediately
cut-off, the LPG safety valves are
closed and the injection is interrupted,
switching off the engine.
WARNING
169)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do
not reactivate the system to avoid the risk
of fire.
TOWING THE
VEHICLE
170) 171) 172) 173)
The tow hook, which is supplied with
the vehicle, is housed in the tool box,
under the carpet in the luggage
compartment.
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
Front
Proceed as follows:
release the cap A fig. 128;
take the tow hook B fig. 128 from its
housing in the tool box;
fully tighten it on the threaded pin.Rear
release the cap A fig. 129;
take the tow hook B fig. 129 from its
housing in the tool box;
fully tighten it on the threaded pin.
VERSIONS 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.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
WARNING: Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note.
Warning: simply restarting the maintenance from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some
operations!
Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary; check the expiry date of the “Fix&Go” repair kit
(for versions/markets, where provided)●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management system operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition of: bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
(for markets/versions, where provided)●●●●●
(1) Topping up must be carried out with the fluids indicated in this Owner Handbook and only after checking that the system is undamaged
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check and, if necessary, adjust tappet clearance (1.2 8V
petrol versions)●●
Check and, if necessary, adjust tappet clearance (LPG
versions)●●●●●
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)●●●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (3) (O) (●)
●●●●●
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) If the car is used mainly on urban routes or the annual distance travelled is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter must be changed every year.
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Obligatory operations
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REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up:
engine coolant 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 windscreen washer/
wiper system and positioning/wear of
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:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 Km) at sub-zero outdoor
temperatures;
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 disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes)
and rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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CHECKING LEVELS
174) 175)59) 60)
.
0.9 TwinAir 85 HP version
A. Engine coolant – B. Engine oil cap/filler – C. Brake fluid – D. Battery – E. Engine oil dipstick – F. Windscreen washer fluid
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ENGINE OIL
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with
the vehicle parked on level ground.
NOTE The dipstick is integrated in the
engine oil cap on 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP
versions.
For 1.2 8V versions:pull out the
engine oil dipstick B, clean it with a
cloth that does not leave any trace and
reinsert it..
For 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP version:The
engine oil dipstick A is integral with plug
A. Loosen the plug, clean the dipstick
with a cloth that does not leave traces,
reinsert the dipstick and re-tighten
the plug.
Extract the engine oil dipstick again and
check that the level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
If the oil level is near or under the MIN
line, add oil through the filler A until
it reaches the MAX line.
The range between the MIN. and MAX.
marks corresponds to about 1 litre of
oil.
The oil level must never exceed the
MAX mark.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.When the car is new, the engine needs
to be run in; therefore the engine oil
consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first 5000 - 6000
km.
IMPORTANT The oil consumption
depends on driving style and the
conditions under which the car is used.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after
turning it off before you check the level.
61)
3)
ENGINE COOLING
SYSTEM FLUID
The coolant level must be checked
when the engine is cold and must
range between the MIN and MAX
marks on the reservoir.
If the level is too low, undo the reservoir
plug C (see previous pages) and add
the fluid as described in the chapter
"Technical Specifications".
176)
62)
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
Check fluid level through the reservoir.
If the level is too low, lift the plug D (see
previous pages) and add the fluid as
described in the chapter "Technical
Specifications".
After topping up, close cap D, making
sure it is correctly locked.
177)
BRAKE FLUID
Check that the fluid is at the maximum
level (the fluid level in the reservoir
must not exceed the MAX mark).
If the fluid level in the tank is too low,
undo reservoir cap E (see previous
pages) and add the fluid as described
in the "Technical Specifications"
section.
NOTE Carefully clean the plug of the
reservoir E and the surrounding surface.
Take great care to ensure that
impurities do not enter the reservoir
when the cap is opened.
Always use a funnel with a built-in filter
with a mesh of 0.12 mm or less.
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IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic
(i.e. it absorbs moisture). For this
reason, if the car is mainly used in areas
with a high degree of atmospheric
humidity, the fluid must be replaced at
more frequent intervals than specified in
the "Scheduled Servicing Plan".
178) 179)
63)
DUALOGIC GEARBOX
HYDRAULIC ACTIVATION
SYSTEM OIL
4)
The fluid level should only be checked
at a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
174)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of
fire.
175)Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine
is hot: you may get burned. Remember
that the fan may start up if the engine
is hot: this could injure you. Scarves, ties
and other loose clothing might be pulled by
moving parts.176)The cooling system is pressurised. If
necessary, only replace the plug with
another original or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine
is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
177)Do not travel with the windscreen
washer fluid reservoir empty: the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility. Some commercial
windscreen washer additives are
flammable. The engine compartment
contains hot components which may set it
on fire.
178)Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. In the event of accidental
contact, immediately wash the affected
parts with water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if
swallowed.
179)The
symbol on the reservoir
identifies synthetic brake fluids,
distinguishing them from the mineral type.
Use of mineral type fluids will damage
the special rubber seals of the braking
system beyond repair.
WARNING
59)When topping up, take care not to mix
up the various types of fluids: they are
not compatible with each other and could
seriously damage the car.
60)The use of products with specifications
other than those indicated above could
cause damage to the engine not covered
by the warranty.61)Do not add oil with specifications other
than those of the oil already existing in
the engine.
62)PARAFLU
UPanti-freeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use the same fluid
as in the cooling system when topping
up. PARAFLU
UPcannot be mixed with any
other type of fluid. If this occurs, do not
start the engine and contact your Fiat
Dealership immediately.
63)Prevent brake fluid, which is highly
corrosive, from coming into contact with
painted parts. Should it happen,
immediately wash with water.
WARNING
3)Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. To change the oil and filters,
we advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
4)Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. It is advisable to have the oil
changed by a Fiat Dealership where it
will be disposed of respecting the
environment and according to legal
requirements.
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INDEX
A
BS system........................68
Active safety systems................68
ASR system.........................69
Battery...........................149
inspecting the charge...........149
replacement...................149
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance)....................152
Bonnet.............................34
Brake fluid.........................147
Brakes
maintenance...................150
Changing a bulb..................114
Chassis marking...................156
Checking levels....................145
Child protection systems.............77
Climate control system..............23
CO2 emissions....................171
CODE Card.........................10
Control panel and on-board
instruments.......................40
Dashboard..........................8
Daytime running lights...............17
Demanding use of the car..........144
Dimensions........................163
Dipped headlights/side lights.........18Direction indicators..................18
Display.............................42
Doors...............................12
Driving assistance systems..........72
Dualdrive electric power steering.................................101
Dualogic transmission..............100
EBD system
........................68
ECO function......................101
Electric handle (Soft Touch)..........33
Electric windows....................27
Electronic Cruise Control...........105
Engine
technical specifications.........157
Engine cooling system fluid.........147
Engine marking....................156
Engine oil (consumption)............147
Engine oil (level check)..............147
ESC system.........................68
Exterior lights.......................17
Fiat CODE system
..................12
Fix&Go kit.........................131
Fixed glass sunroof..................28
Fluids and lubricants...............167
Fog lights/rear fog lights.............19
Follow Me Home....................18
Front airbags........................89
Front ceiling light....................20
Front seats..........................13
Fuel consumption..................171Fuel cut-off system.................135
Fuel tank cap......................110
Fuses (replacement)................121
Handbrake.........................98
Hazard warning lights..............114
HBA system........................70
Headrests...........................15
HH system..........................69
Identification data
bodywork paint plate...........156
identification data plate.........156
Ignition switch.......................11
Interior lights........................20
Interiors (cleaning)..................154
iTPMS..............................72
Jump starting.....................134
Key with remote control.............10
Keys................................10
LPG/petrol switch..................36
Luggage compartment..............33
Main beam headlights..............18
Manual transmission.................99
Mechanical key......................10
Mopar Connect....................211
MSR system........................68
Occupant protection systems
.......73
Official type approvals..............212
Paintwork (maintenance)...........152
Parking lights.......................18

Parking sensors....................106
Performance (top speed)...........170
Pre-tensioners......................75
Rear fog lights......................19
Rear view mirrors....................16
Rear window washer (jets)..........151
Rear window wiper / washer.........21
Refuelling..........................165
Refuelling the vehicle...............109
Regular checks....................144
Replacing a wheel..................127
Replacing an exterior bulb..........117
Replacing the windscreen/rear
window wiper blades............150
Rims and tyres.....................158
Saving fuel........................108
SBR system........................75
Scheduled Servicing...............139
Seat belts...........................74
Seats...............................13
Service schedule...................140
Side airbags........................92
Side bag............................92
Snow chains.......................161
Snow tyres........................161
Soft top.............................29
Spark plugs (type)..................157
Speed Limiter......................103
Start&Stop system.................102Starting the engine..................97
Steering lock........................12
Steering wheel......................16
Suggestions for driving.............108
Sunroof.............................28
Supplementary Restraint System
(SRS) - Airbag....................89
Symbols.............................3
Technical specifications............156
Towing the car.....................136
Towing trailers.....................112
Trip computer.......................45
Tyres (inflation pressure)............160
Uconnect™
tips, controls and general
information.....................174
USB source....................175
Uconnect™ 5”
APPS mode...................189
Bluetooth® source.............187
controls on front panel..........183
controls on the steering
wheel..........................185
eco:Drive™....................191
Media mode...................187
my:Car........................192
navigation......................192
phone mode...................188
Settings.......................192switching the system on/off.....187
Uconnect™ LIVE services......190
voice commands...............195
Uconnect™ 7” HD
Android Auto...................206
Apple CarPlay..................206
Bluetooth® source.............202
controls on front panel..........196
controls on the steering
wheel..........................199
Media mode...................201
navigation......................208
phone mode...................203
Settings.......................208
switching the system on/off.....201
trip computer..................203
Uconnect™ LIVE services......205
USB source....................203
voice commands...............209
Uconnect™ Radio.................176
Controls on front panel.........176
Controls on the steering
wheel
..........................179
Media mode...................181
Radio mode....................181
Settings.......................182
System on/off..................181
Version with LPG system............35
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