ECO mode FIAT 500 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat.
We have written this handbook to help you get familiar with all the features of your car.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best performance
from the technical features of your Fiat
.
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and above all
with those concerning brakes, steering and gearbox; at the same time, you can understand the vehicle behaviour on different road
surfaces.
This document also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care and
maintenance of your Fiat
over time.
After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the vehicle, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains on
board the vehicle should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Fiat offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new vehicle and the service provided by the people at
Fiat.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
WARNING
This Owner Handbook describes all versions of the Fiat
, it is therefore necessary to please consider only the
information relevant to your car’s trim level, engine and version. All data contained in this publication are purely
indicative. FCA Italy S.p.A. can modify the specifications of the vehicle model described in this publication at any time, for
technical or marketing purposes. For further information, contact a Fiat Dealership.

“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 /
WASHER
8)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Rear Window Wiper
Turning the knurled ring A fig. 25 from
position O to position
will operate
the rear window wiper 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.With the windscreen wiper on,
engaging reverse gear will automatically
turn the rear window wiper on, in
continuous slow operation. Operation
stops when reverse is disengaged.
“Smart washing” function
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (spring-return position) will
activate the rear window washer.
Keep the stalk pressed, with just one
movement, to operate the rear window
washer jet and the rear window wiper
itself; the latter automatically turns on if
you keep the stalk pressed for more
than half a second.
The rear window wiper stops operating
a few strokes after releasing the stalk;
a further "cleaning stroke", after a
few seconds, completes the wiping
operation.AUTOMATIC WIPING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
9)
Activation
The user can choose automatic wiping
by moving the right steering wheel
stalk fig. 24 to the AUTO (B) position.
The activation of the automatic wiping
will be notified to the driver by a single
stroke.
Sensitivity Adjustment
The rain sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted through the display menu or
on theUconnect™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;
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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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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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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

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.TRIP COMPUTER
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when the
ignition key is turned to MAR.
This function allows you to define two
separate trips, called “Trip A” and
“Trip B”, for monitoring the car's
"complete mission" (journey) in a
reciprocally independent manner and,
for versions/markets where provided,
"Instant info" and "Best average
consumption".
Both Trip A and Trip B can be zeroed
(reset - start of a new journey).
“Trip A”can be used to display the
values relating to:
Range (for versions/markets, where
provided)
Distance travelled A
Average consumption A
Instant consumption (for versions/
markets, where provided)
Average speed A
Travel time A (driving time)
“Trip B”may be used to display the
figures relating to:
Distance travelled B
Average consumption B
Average speed B
Travel time B (driving time)
NOTE The “Trip B” function may be
excluded. "Range" and "Instant
consumption" values cannot be reset.
“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.
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Amber symbols
Symbol What it means
yellowENGINE OIL DETERIORATED
The warning light comes on flashing, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display.
The warning light flashes for 3 minute cycles with the warning light off for intervals of 5 seconds until oil is
changed.
After the initial warning, each time the engine is started up, the warning light will continue to flash in the
same mode, until the oil is changed. On certain versions a dedicated message is displayed.
The flashing of the warning light should not be considered as a fault, it simply informs the customer that the
oil needs to be changed following normal car use.
Remember that engine oil deterioration is accelerated by using the car for short drives, preventing the
engine from reaching its operating temperature.
47) 48)32)
yellowPOSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The symbol is displayed when the outside temperature falls to or below 3°C.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
yellowPARKING SENSOR FAILURE (versions with colour display)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol is shown on the display together with a dedicated message if there is a fault in the parking
sensors.
yellowSTART&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE (versions with colour display)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol appears, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display, to signal the
Start&Stop system failure
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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MESSAGES ON INSTRUMENT PANEL
Messages What it means
CITY“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The indication CITY switches on when the "Dualdrive" electric power steering system is activated by
pressing the "CITY" button on the dashboard. The CITY indication goes off when the button is pressed
again.
ECOTURNING ON THE ECO FUNCTION
ECO is shown on the display with the "ECO" function is turned on by pressing the corresponding button on
the dashboard. Pressing the button again, the message ECO will be switched off until the engine is started
again. The ECO function will be on when the engine is started again. A dedicated screen instead of the
"ECO" indication is displayed on some versions.
DUALOGIC GEARBOX
MESSAGESFor versions equipped with "Dualogic" gearbox, the following messages can be displayed:
Reduce gear changes
Manual mode unavailable
Automatic method unavailable
Clutch overheating
Depress brake pedal
Depress brake pedal - delayed ignition
Gear not available
Manoeuvre not allowed
Depress brake pedal and repeat operation
Positioning of the gear lever at N (neutral).
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
121) 122)
36) 37) 39) 40)
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors,
the door mirrors and fasten the seat
belt correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
The Start&Stop, ECO and AUTO
functions are activated automatically
whenever the engine is started.
PETROL VERSIONS
Starting the engine
Proceed as follows:
engage the handbrake and put the
gear lever in neutral;
fully depress the clutch pedal
without touching the accelerator;
turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the
first attempt, return the ignition key to
STOP before repeating the starting
procedure.If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the
instrument panel warning light or the
symbol
remains lit together with
warning light
turn the key to STOP
and then back to MAR. If the warning
light remains on, try with the other keys
provided with the car.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still
cannot start the engine.
VERSIONS WITH
DUALOGIC
TRANSMISSION
123)
The system allows the engine to be
started both with a gear engaged and
with the transmission in neutral (N).
However, the brake pedal must always
be pressed first if neutral is not
engaged. It is therefore advisable to
position the gear lever at N before
starting the engine.
LPG VERSIONS
The engine always starts up on petrol
independently of the previously
selected mode.
38)
WARNING
121)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine consumes
oxygen and engine exhaust contains
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and
other toxic gasses.
122)Remember that the brake servo and
electrical power steering system are not
operational until the engine is started,
therefore a greater effort will be required to
press the brake pedal or turn the steering
wheel.
123)If the engine fails to start with a gear
engaged, the potentially dangerous
situation due to the fact that the gearbox is
automatically placed in neutral will be
signalled by an acoustic signal.
WARNING
36)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long distances at maximum
rpm, excessively intense braking, etc.)
when it is first used.
37)When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR to prevent
useless current absorption from draining
the battery.
38)There must therefore always be
enough petrol in the tank to protect the
petrol pump and to guarantee temporary
switching from LPG to petrol operation.
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DUALOGIC
TRANSMISSION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
42) 44)
OPERATING MODE
MANUAL MODE
In this mode, the driver decides when
to shift gear;
Proceed as follows:
press the brake pedal;
start the engine;
push the lever A fig. 76 for the
gearbox towards (+) to engage the first
gear (if it is coming from N or R, simply
position the lever in the middle position)
or in R to engage reverse gear;
release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal;
in driving conditions, push lever A of
the gearbox towards (+) to engage
the next gear up or towards (–) to
engage the next gear down.
AUTOMATIC MODE (AUTO)
In this mode, the system directly
decides when to shift gear.
Proceed as follows:
press the brake pedal
start the engine
push the gear lever to A/M to
engage automatic mode or to R to
engage reverse gear
release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal.
ECO function
The ECO function, which optimises the
gearbox and reduces fuel consumption,
can only be activated with automatic
mode on. To turn the function on, press
the button E fig. 76 on the gearbox
panel.
With the ECO function active, the
display will show the current gear and
the words AUTO and ECO; the system
will select the most suitable gear
depending on the car speed, engine
rpm and intensity with which the
accelerator pedal is pressed, with the
aim of limiting fuel consumption.The ECO and AUTO functions are
activated automatically whenever the
engine is started.
STEERING WHEEL
PADDLES
(for versions/markets, where provided)
43) 44) 43)
Shifting can be managed sequentially
via the shift paddles on the steering
wheel fig. 77.
To use the steering wheel paddles, the
gear lever must be in the middle
position between + and –:
pull the paddle + (towards the
driver): shift up;
pull the paddle – (towards driver):
shift down.
NOTE Shifting up (or down) is only
permitted if the engine rpm allow it.
NOTE For correct use of the system,
you are advised only to use your right
foot to operate the pedal unit.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

WARNING
42)Avoid keeping your hand placed on this
lever in between gear changes or
Auto/Manual mode.
43)Using the paddles incorrectly (paddles
pushed towards the dashboard) could
break them.
44)If the transmission is faulty, contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have
the system checked.
45)Using the paddles incorrectly (paddles
pushed towards the dashboard) could
break them.
DUALDRIVE
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Turning on/off (CITY function)
Press button A fig. 78 to turn the
function on/off.
When the function is active, the CITY
text on the display turns on.
When the CITY function is on, the
steering wheel effort is lighter, making
parking easier: therefore, this function is
particularly useful for driving in city
centres.
To deactivate the function press the
button again.
128) 129)
ECO FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key at MAR, press
button ECO B fig. 78 to activate the
function. The word ECO on the display
will light up or, according to the version,
a dedicated screen will be displayed.
When the function is activated,
the car is set for city driving,
characterised by less effort on the
steering wheel (Dualdrive system on)
and reduced fuel consumption.
Press the button again to deactivate
the function.
This function is not stored, so the
system will restart with the function on
when the engine is restarted.
WARNING
128)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the car not
meeting type-approval requirements.
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