window FIAT 500 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

When the procedure is terminated, the
soft top will automatically carry out a
complete opening and closing cycle (up
to 25 cm from the completely closed
position) to inform the driver that
correct operation has been restored.
WIND STOP
To use the Wind Stop fig. 35:
Release the backrest of the rear seat
(single or split).
Attach the Wind Stop by inserting
the central part inside the rear screen
guard, with the concave part in the
direction of the occupant, as shown in
the figure fig. 35;
re-position the backrest correctly;
the Wind Stop is locked between
the seat and parcel shelf.FRONT SPOILER
The car is provided with a front spoiler
which can be raised to improve
aerodynamic comfort inside the
passenger compartment.
To lift the spoiler, release the catch by
means of the slider A moving it to
position 2 as shown in fig. 36.
WASHING/CLEANING THE
TOP
17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24)
WARNING
23)Keep hands away from the top
mechanism while opening and closing the
top or if the top stops in a position before
completing the cycle to prevent damage
and injury.
24)Keep children away from the area in
which the top is folding during opening or
closing operations.25)When leaving the car, always remove
the key from the ignition device to avoid the
risk of injury due to accidental operation
of the soft top: improper use of the roof
can be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that no-one is at
risk of being injured by the moving soft top
roof or by objects getting caught and
dragged by it.
WARNING
14)Never open the top in presence of
snow or ice to prevent damage.
15)Do not place objects on the rear
window shelf to prevent damage while the
top is closing.
16)Loads may not be secured on the roof.
17)Bird droppings and plant resins must
be washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
18)Never use high-pressure washing
systems.
19)When using steam washers or
high-pressure water washers, maintain a
suitable distance and do not exceed a
maximum temperature of 60°C. Damage,
alterations and water infiltration may occur
if the distance is too small and the pressure
is too high.
20)If a water jet is used, direct away from
the edges of the fabric and the rear
window frame to prevent water infiltration.
21)Never use alcohol, petrol, chemical
products, detergents, stain removers, wax,
solvents and "wash and polish" products.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR

95)When the child restraint system is not
used, secure it with the seat belt or with
the ISOFIX anchorages, or remove it from
the vehicle. Do not leave it unsecured
inside the passenger compartment. This
way, in the case of sudden braking or
an accident, it will not cause injuries to the
occupants.
96)After installing a child restraint system,
do not move the seat: always remove
the child restraint system before making
any adjustment.
97)If a Universal Isofix child seat is not
fixed to all three anchorages, the child seat
will not be able to protect the child
correctly. In a crash, the child could be
seriously or fatally injured.
98)Fit the child restraint system when the
car is stationary. The child restraint system
is correctly fixed to the brackets when
you hear the click. Follow the instructions
for assembly, disassembly and positioning
that the Manufacturer must supply with
the child restraint system.
99)Always make sure that the diagonal
section of the seat belt does not pass
under the arms or behind the back of the
child. In the event of an accident the seat
belt will not be able to secure the child,
with the risk of injury, including fatal injury.
Therefore the child must always wear
the seat belt correctly.
100)Do not use the same lower anchoring
to install more than one child restraint
system.
101)Fit the child restraint system
according to the instructions, which must
be included.SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) - AIRBAG
The car may be equipped with:
front driver airbag;
front passenger airbag;
driver's side knee bag;
driver and passenger front side bags
for pelvis, chest and shoulder
protection;
window bags for head protection of
front seat passengers and rear side
seat passengers.
FRONT AIRBAGS
102)
The front driver/passenger airbags and
the driver's knee bag (for versions/
markets, where provided) protect the
front seat occupants in the event of
frontal impacts of medium/high severity,
by placing the bag between the
occupant and the steering wheel or
dashboard.
Therefore non-activation of airbags in
other types of collisions (side impacts,
rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not
indicate a system malfunction.
An electronic control unit will make the
bag inflate in the event of a frontal
impact.The bag will inflate instantaneously
placing itself between the front
occupants body and the structures
which could cause injury. It will deflate
immediately afterwards.
Front airbags are not a replacement of
but complementary to the seat belts,
which you are recommended to always
wear, as specified by law in Europe
and most non-European countries.
In the event of an impact, someone not
wearing a seat belt could move forward
and come into contact with a bag
which is still opening. The protection
offered by the bag is compromised
in these circumstances.
The front airbags may not be deployed
in the following cases: frontal impact
against highly deformable objects
not involving the front surface of the car
(e.g. wing collision against guard rail);
in the case of the car wedging under
other vehicles or protective barriers
(e.g. under trucks or guard rails).
Failure to activate in the conditions
described above is due to the fact that
they may not provide any additional
protection compared with seat belts, so
their activation would be inappropriate.
In these cases, non-deployment does
not indicate a system malfunction.
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Driver knee bag
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It consists of an instantly inflating bag
contained in a special compartment
C under the lower steering column
guard fig. 70 at the driver's knee level. It
provides further protection to the driver
in the event of a frontal impact.
Deactivating the passenger side
airbags: front airbag and front side
bag
106) 107) 108)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Warning light A fig. 71 in the centre
of the dashboard will stay on constantly
until the passenger's airbag and the
front side bag are reactivated (for
versions/markets, where provided).IMPORTANT To manually deactivate the
passenger side front airbag and the
front side bag (for versions/markets,
where provided), see paragraph
"Display" in the "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter.
SIDE BAGS - WINDOW
BAGS
To help increase occupants protection
in the event of a side impact, the car
is equipped with front side bags (for
versions/markets, where provided) and
window bag (for versions/markets,
where provided).
Side bags protect occupants from
side-on crashes of medium/high
severity by placing the bag between the
occupant and the internal parts of the
side structure of the car.Non-activation of side bags in other
types of collisions (front collisions, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
Side bag
These comprise two instantly inflating
bags located in the front seat backrests
fig. 72 which protect the pelvis, chest
and shoulder area of the occupants
in the event of a side impact of
medium/high severity.
Window bag
These comprise two window bags
located behind the side lining of the
roof and covered by special trim fig. 73.
They are designed to protect the head
of front and rear side occupants in
the event of side collisions, thanks to
the wide surface of the bags.
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SAFETY

Important notes
In the event of a side impact, the
system provides best protection if the
passenger sits on the seat in a correct
position, thus allowing correct window
bag deployment.
The front airbags and/or side bags may
be deployed if the car is subject to
heavy knocks or accidents involving the
underbody area, such as for example
violent shocks against steps,
pavements or low obstacles, the car
falling in big holes or dips in the road.A small amount of dust will be released
when the airbags are deployed. The
dust is not harmful and does not
indicate the beginning of a fire.
Furthermore, the surface of the
deployed bag and the interior of the car
may be covered by a dusty residue:
this may irritate skin and eyes. Wash
with neutral soap and water in the
event of exposure
Every control, repair and replacement
operation concerning the airbags must
only be carried out at a Fiat Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the system
deactivated at a Fiat Dealership.
Pretensioners, front airbags and side
bags are deployed according to
different logics on the basis of the type
of crash. Failure to activate one or
more of the devices does not indicate a
system malfunction.
Should an accident occur in which any
of the safety devices are activated,
take the car to a Fiat Dealership to have
the activated devices replaced and to
have the whole system checked.
109) 110) 111) 112) 113) 114) 115) 116) 117) 118)
119) 120)
WARNING
102)Do not apply stickers or other objects
on the steering wheel, on the dashboard
in the passenger side airbag area, on
the side upholstery on the roof and on the
seats. Never put objects (e.g. mobile
phones) on the passenger's side
dashboard since they could interfere with
correct inflation of the airbag and also
cause serious injury to the passengers.
103)Always drive with your hands on the
rim of the steering wheel so that the airbag
can inflate freely if required. Do not drive
bent over the steering wheel, but rather sit
upright with your back firmly resting against
the seat back.
104)When an active passenger airbag is
fitted, DO NOT install rear facing child
restraint systems on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the child
regardless of the severity of the impact.
105)When there is an active passenger
airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing
child restraint systems on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in a crash could
cause fatal injuries to the child regardless
of the severity of the collision. It is advisable
to always carry children in a child restraint
system on the rear seat, which is the
most protected position in the event of a
collision.
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117)Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.
118)The airbag does not replace seat
belts but increases their efficiency.
Furthermore, since front airbags are not
deployed in low-speed frontal impacts,
side impacts, rear shunts or roll-overs, the
passengers are protected only by the
seat belts which must therefore be
fastened at all times.
119)Do not rest your head, arms or
elbows on the door, windows or the area in
which the window bag is located to avoid
possible injury during airbag inflation.
120)Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR
DRIVING
SAVING FUEL
Below are some suggestions which
may help you save fuel and thus lower
the amount of harmful emissions
released into the atmosphere.
Vehicle maintenance
Checks and operations should be
carried out in accordance with
the "Scheduled Servicing Plan" (see the
"Maintenance and care" chapter).
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures at least once
every four weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as
resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded
luggage compartment. The weight of
the vehicle and its arrangement greatly
affect fuel consumption and stability.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack
from the roof when they are not used.
These accessories lower aerodynamic
penetration and adversely affect
consumption levels. When transporting
particularly large objects, use a trailer
if possible.
Electric devices
Use electrical devices only for the
amount of time needed. The heated
rear window, windscreen wipers and
heater fan require a considerable
amount of energy; increasing
the current uptake increases fuel
consumption (by up to +25% in an
urban cycle).
Climate control module
Using the climate control system will
increase consumption: use standard
ventilation when the temperature
outside permits.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified devices for
aerodynamic control may adversely
affect air drag and consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Start
Do not warm up the engine at low or
high revs when the car is stationary;
this causes the engine to warm up
more slowly, thereby increasing fuel
consumption and emissions. It is
therefore advisable to move off
immediately, slowly, avoiding high
speeds: in this way the engine will
warm up more quickly.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when starting at traffic
lights or before stopping the engine.
The latter action, as well as double-
declutching, is unnecessary and causes
increased fuel consumption and
pollution.
Gear selection
Use a high gear when traffic and road
conditions allow it. Using a low gear for
faster acceleration will increase fuel
consumption. In the same way,
improper use of a high gear increases
consumption, emissions and engine
wear.
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DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Headlight alignment corrector F13
5(*)
Diagnosis socket, radio, climate control, EOBD F36 15
Brake light switch, instrument panel node F37 5
Central door locking F38 15
Windscreen/rear window washer pump F43 15
Driver side electric window F47 20
Passenger side electric window F48 20
(*)(for versions/markets, where provided)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION BOX
USERSFUSE AMPERE
HI-FIF02 20
Climate control electric fan F08 30
Headlight washers F09 30
HornsF10 10
Main-beam headlights F14 15
Electric roof motor F15 20
Dualogic gearbox control unit power supply (+ ignition) F16 7.5
Heated rear window F20 30
Fog lightsF30 15
Dualogic transmission control unit F84 10
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SERVICING AND CARE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............139
CHECKING LEVELS........................145
BATTERY ........................................149
BRAKES .........................................150
REPLACING THE
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER BLADES ..............................150
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................152
BODYWORK ...................................152
INTERIOR .......................................154
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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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