fuel FIAT 500 2019 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. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage fundamental components of the supply system.
LPG engines: refuel only with LPG for motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN589. 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
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged and place the gear lever in neutral. Fully press the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator,
then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for thewarning light to turn off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the
engine starts.
Versions with Dualogic gearbox: 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 and release it as soon as the engine is started.
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 vehicle's electric system 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.

KEYS
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. 3 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. 4 operates:
the ignition device;
the doors and the tailgate locks (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. 5 operates:
the ignition device;
the door lock;
the locking/unlocking of the fuel cap.
Pressing button B fig. 5 allows the
opening/closing of the metal insert.
1)
Unlocking the doors and the
tailgate
Briefly press button
: for unlocking of
doors and tailgate, timed switching-on
of internal lights and double flashing
of direction indicators (for versions/
markets where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically if
the fuel cut-off system intervenes.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
Brief press of the
button: remote
locking of doors and tailgate,
switching-off of roof light and single
flashing of direction indicators (for
versions/markets, where provided).
If one or more door are open, the doors
will not be locked. This is indicated by
a rapid flashing of the direction
indicators (for versions/markets, where
provided).
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WARNING
26)Never exceed the maximum allowed
load in the luggage compartment, see
chapter “Technical specifications”. Also
make sure that the objects you place in the
luggage compartment have been properly
secured, to avoid them from being thrown
forward consequent to sudden braking
and injuring your passengers.
27)Be careful not to hit objects on the
storage shelf when you open the tailgate.
28)If you are travelling in areas with few
filling stations and you want to transport
fuel in a spare tank, comply with the law by
using only an approved, suitably secured
tank. In the event of a collision the fire
risk is increased all the same.
29)Do not drive with the tailgate open as
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle.
BONNET
30) 31) 32) 33) 34)
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
pull lever A fig. 39 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
move the release lever B in the
direction indicated by the arrow, and
raise the bonnet; locate the safety rod;
Insert the safety rod in the seat A fig.
40 integral to the bonnet.
CLOSING
To close the bonnet, remove the bonnet
stay and put it back in its own locking
device, slowly lower the bonnet to
about 20 cm from the engine
compartment, then let it drop into
position and check that it is completely
closed. If not, repeat the procedure.
WARNING
30)The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
Only perform these operations when the
car is stationary.
31)Be careful working inside engine
compartment when the engine is hot to
avoid burning yourself. Do not place your
hands near the engine fan as it may be
activated even when the key is removed.
Wait until the engine has cooled.
32)Be very careful not to allow scarves,
neckties and other loose articles of clothing
from touching, even accidentally, any
moving parts. This may cause the clothing
to be pulled into the part, resulting in
serious injury to the wearer.
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33)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while the car is
travelling. Make sure that the bonnet is
properly closed and that the lock is
engaged. If you notice when driving that
the bonnet has not been properly locked,
stop immediately and close the bonnet
correctly.
34)Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the handbrake is engaged.VERSION WITH LPG
SYSTEM
25)
INTRODUCTION
The "LPG" version of the car features
two fuel systems, one for petrol and
one for LPG. Like the petrol system, the
LPG system is timed, sequential
multipoint type with special injectors.
PASSIVE SAFETY / ACTIVE SAFETY
35) 36)
26) 27)
Passive safety
The car has the same passive safety
specifications as other versions. In
particular, the tank mountings (located
in the spare wheel housing) have been
designed to exceed the Fiat safety
standards for impact tests.
Active safety
The car has the same active safety
specifications as other versions.Although the LPG system has
numerous safety features, it is advisable
to proceed as follows every time the
car is not in use for a long period or
moved in an emergency as a result of a
fault or accident:
unscrew the fixing devices A fig. 41,
then remove the cover B;
close the LPG cock by rotating the
knurled ring nut C fig. 42 clockwise;
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refit the cover and retighten the
fastening devices.
LPG TANK
28)
The car has a (pressurised) tank A fig.
43 for accumulating LPG in a liquid
state. It is ring-shaped and located in
the spare wheel compartment with
suitable protection.
The LPG in the tank is always in both a
liquid and gaseous state, in physical
balance between the two stages.The liquid, which cannot be
compressed, dilates by around 0.25%
for each increase in temperature of
one degree. For this reason a suitable
free gap allowing the increase in volume
of the liquid for all expected
temperature increases is guaranteed
(e.g. car parked in the sunshine in
summer), without compromising tank
integrity.
A safety valve has been fitted to this
end, to automatically limit the refilling of
the tank (during refuelling) to a
maximum level of 80% (liquid) of its
total capacity.
LPG tank certification
The LPG tank is certified in accordance
with the regulations in force.
In Italy, the tank has a life of 10 years
starting from the car registration date. If
the vehicle has been registered in a
country other than Italy, the duration
and the testing/inspection procedures
of the LPG tank can vary depending on
the national laws of that country. In all
case, when the time limit for your
country has expired, go to a Fiat Dealer
to have the tank replaced.
The tank identification data are printed
on the tank, under the multivalve unit:
type-approval country identification
and type-approval number;
type of gas for which it is designed
(LPG);
name of tank manufacturer;
tank commissioning pressure (30
bar);
maximum refilling percentage (80%);
tank dimensions;
rated tank capacity in litres;
tank manufacture date (month/year);
tank serial number.
LPG/PETROL SWITCH
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29)
It is located in the centre tunnel fig. 44
and includes:
Apetrol/LPG switch.
BLPG quantity indicator; 5 LEDs,
four green and one orange to indicate
reserve. The orange LED turns on when
only one green LED is on.
Cpetrol operating mode indicator:
orange LED next to the switchA.
This function is controlled directly by
the LPG control unit.
DLPG operating mode indicator:
green LED next to the switchA. This
function is controlled directly by the
LPG control unit.
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IMPORTANT If the ignition key is turned
to MAR, all the device LEDs will stay
on for approximately 4 seconds (check
function).
Engine starting always occurs on petrol;
then, depending on the position of the
switch A fig. 44 the following occurs:
the switch A pressed on the right
side (identified by the
symbol)
indicates petrol operation with
activation of the associated amber LED
C;
switch A pressed on the left side
(identified by the symbol G) indicates
LPG operation with activation of the
associated green LED D.
Five LEDs B (one amber and four
green) on the top part of the switch
display the amount of LPG in the
cylinders.If the LPG runs out, the system
automatically switches to petrol: the
orange LED C next to the switch
comes on and the green LED D
indicating LPG operation goes off.
When the car is refuelled with LPG after
a standard start-up on petrol, the fuel
system automatically returns to LPG:
the orange LED C next to the switch
goes off and the green LED D for LPG
operation turns on.
If you specifically wish to run on petrol,
press the switch A on the right-hand
side.
The amber LED C next to the switch
will turn on to indicate that switching
has taken place (the LPG fuel system
has been entirely disabled).
The fuel supply can only be returned to
LPG by operating switch A again,
green LED D next to the switch will turn
on to indicate that switching has taken
place.
In addition, when starting at outside
temperatures below approximately
–10°C, the switching times from petrol
to LPG increase to allow the pressure
regulator/reduction unit to heat up.
IMPORTANT If switching takes place
during acceleration or pick-up, there
may be a brief drop in power.
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30)
WARNING
35)Note that in some countries (including
Italy) there are legal restrictions in force
for parking/garaging motor vehicles fuelled
by gas that is denser than air; LPG comes
under this category.
36)If gas is smelt, switch from LPG
operation to petrol operation and
immediately go to a Fiat Dealership to have
the vehicle checked and possible system
faults excluded.
37)Do not switch between the two
operating modes whilst starting the engine.
38)The LPG supply system is equipped
with a "consumption" function linked to the
LED display of LPG level on the switch;
this function activates only after a
consistent variation in fuel level has been
detected. It is therefore advisable to fill
up with fuel at the first LPG refuelling
to obtain a more "precise" indication of the
level.
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WARNING
25)The system operates at temperatures
ranging between −20°C and 100°C.
26)The car is equipped with a gaseous
LPG injection system designed specifically
for it: it is therefore absolutely forbidden
to alter the configuration of the system or
its components. The use of other
components or materials could cause
malfunctions and lead to a reduction in
safety; therefore, in the case of problems,
contact a Fiat Dealership. To prevent
damage to the gas system parts when
towing or raising the vehicle, follow the
instructions in the "Towing the vehicle"
paragraph of the Owner Handbook.
27)When painting in an oven, the LPG
tank must be removed from the car and
later refitted by a Fiat Dealership. Although
the LPG system has numerous safety
features, it is advisable to proceed
as follows every time the vehicle is not in
use for a long period or moved in an
emergency as a result of a breakdown or
accident: unscrew the fastening devices A
fig. 41, then remove the cover B. Close
the LPG cock rotating the ring nut C
clockwise fig. 42; refit the cover and tighten
the fixing devices.28)Periodically (at least once every six
months), it is advisable to let the LPG in the
tank run out and, at the next refuelling,
check that it does not exceed the
maximum capacity of 30.5 litres (reserve
included) (with a tolerance of 2 litres
excess) (see instructions in the "Capacities"
paragraph). If the level is above 30.5 litres
(reserve included) contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately.
29)In particular usage conditions, such as
starting and operation at low ambient
temperature or LPG supply with low
propane content, the system may switch
temporarily to petrol operation, without
a visual indication of switching on the
selector. If the level of LPG in the tank is
low or there is a request for high
performance (e.g. overtaking, car fully
laden, steep hills): the system can
automatically switch to petrol operation to
guarantee the required engine
performance; in this event, the performed
switching is shown by the orange (petrol)
LED lit and the green (LPG) LED off on the
switch. When the above conditions stop,
the system automatically restores the LPG
operation; the orange (petrol) LED turns
off and the green (LPG) LED is lit on the
switch. To achieve the automatic switching
described above, make sure that there is
always enough fuel in the petrol tank.
30)It is strictly forbidden to use any
additive in the LPG.
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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
The instrument background colour and type may vary according to the versions..
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A. Speedometer – B. Rev counter – C. Multifunction display with digital fuel level gauge and digital engine coolant temperature gauge
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LOUNGE VERSIONS WITH COLOUR DISPLAY
A. Colour display – B. "Eco Index" digital gauge – C. Digital fuel level gauge – D. Digital engine coolant temperature gauge – E. Rev counter
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DISPLAY
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY “STANDARD”
SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 47 shows the
following information:
A - Odometer (display of distance
travelled in kilometres/miles)
B - Cruise Control/Speed Limiter
C - Warning of possible ice on the road
D - Digital fuel level gauge
E - Date and time
F - Indication of engaged gear
(Dualogic gearbox versions only)
G - Gear Shift Indicator
H - Outside temperature gauge
I - Headlight alignment position (with
dipped beam headlights on only)
L - ECO driving mode indication
M - Dualdrive electric steering onN - Digital engine coolant temperature
gauge
O - Speed Limiter set speed
P - Car service indicator
COLOUR DISPLAY
“STANDARD” SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 48 shows the
following information:
A - Odometer (display of distance
travelled in kilometres/miles)
B - Digital engine coolant temperature
indicator
C - Digital rev counter (tachometer)
D - Gear Shift Indicator
E - Date
F - Outside temperature gauge
G - Dualdrive electric steering on
H - Car speed indication
I - Headlight alignment position (with
dipped beam headlights on only)
L-Time
M - Eco IndexN - Digital fuel level gauge
O - Indication of engaged gear
(Dualogic gearbox versions only)
SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of
options which can be selected using
buttons+and–fig. 49 to access
the different selection and setting
operations (Setup) indicated below.
The menu can be activated by briefly
pressing the MENU button
. Single
presses on buttons+or–will scroll
through the setup menu options.
Operating modes are different
according to the characteristics of the
option selected.
Some options have a submenu.
The menu comprises the following
functions:
MENU
LIGHTING
SPEED BUZZER
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