warning FIAT 500 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

129)Before starting any servicing
operation, stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition switch to operate
the steering lock, particularly when the
wheels do not touch the ground. If this is
not possible (for example if the key needs
to be turned to MAR or the engine must be
running), remove the main fuse that
protects the electric power steering.START&STOP
SYSTEM
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46)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The Start&Stop system automatically
stops the engine each time the car
is stationary and starts it again when
the driver wants to move off.
In this way, the vehicle efficiency is
increased, by reducing consumption,
dangerous gas emissions and sound
pollution.
OPERATING MODE
Stopping the engine
With manual transmission: with the car
stationary, the engine stops with the
transmission in neutral and the clutch
pedal released.
With Dualogic gearbox: the engine
stops if the car is at a standstill and the
brake pedal is pressed. This condition
can be maintained even if the brake
pedal is not depressed, if the gear lever
is in position N (Neutral).NOTE The engine can only be stopped
automatically over about 10 km/h, to
prevent the engine from being
repeatedly stopped when driving at
walking pace.
Stopping of the engine is indicated by
the warning light or the symbol
on
the instrument panel switching on
(on some versions, together with a
message on the display).
Restarting the engine
With manual transmission: press the
clutch pedal.
With Dualogic gearbox: if the gear lever
is in position N (Neutral), place it in
any other gear, otherwise release the
brake pedal or move the gear lever
to+,–or R (Reverse).
MANUAL SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
The system can be activated/
deactivated by pressing the button A
fig. 79 on the dashboard.
With the system off, the warning light or
the symbol
appear on the
instrument panel (with a message for
versions with colour display).
Start&Stop mode will be active
whenever the engine is started.
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WARNING
130)If the battery needs to be replaced,
always contact a Fiat Dealership. Replace
the battery with one of the same type
(HEAVY DUTY) and with the same
specifications.
131)Before opening the bonnet, make
sure that the vehicle is switched off and the
key is in the STOP position. Please follow
the instructions on the decal near the front
crossmember. It is advisable to extract
the key when there are other people in the
car. The car should always be left after
the key has been removed or turned to the
STOP position. When refuelling, make
sure that the car is switched off with the
key in the STOP position.132)We recommend that you remove the
key from the ignition if other people remain
in the vehicle. Exit from the vehicle only
after having removed the ignition key
or having rotated it to the STOP position.
During refuelling, make sure that the engine
is off and that the ignition key is in the
STOP position.
133)For cars with Dualogic transmission, if
the engine is automatically stopped on a
slope, the engine should be restarted
by moving the gear lever to + or – without
releasing the brake pedal. For cars with
Dualogic transmission, where the Hill
Holder function is present, in the case of
car stopped on a slope, the engine does
not cut off automatically, so as to make the
Hill Holder function - which is active only
when the engine is running - available.
WARNING
46)If the climate comfort is to be favoured,
the Start&Stop system can be deactivated,
for a continuous operation of the climate
control system.
SPEED LIMITER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
To turn the device on, turn the ring C
fig. 80 to the
position.
When the device is enabled, it is
indicated by the
symbol being
shown on the display along with the
last speed set.
SPEED LIMIT
PROGRAMMING
The minimum speed that can be set is
30 km/h.
Turn on the speed limiter by turning the
ring C to the
position.
The speed limit can be programmed
without necessarily activating the
device.
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To store a speed value higher than
that displayed
Turn the ring B fig. 80 upwards (SET +
position). On releasing the ring B, the
speed increments by 1 km/h. Holding it
in the SET + position, the speed
continuously increments in steps of 5
km/h.
To store a speed value lower than
that displayed
Turn the ring B downwards (SET-
position). On releasing the ring B, the
speed decrements by 1 km/h. Holding
it in the SET - position, the speed
continuously decrements in steps of 5
km/h.
DEVICE ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
Activating the device
press and release button A
(CANC/RES) fig. 80 or,
if the car speed is in the range 30 to
130 km/h, turn the ring B upwards or
downwards.
The function is activated with the
current speed set as the speed limit.
Device activation is indicated by the
symbol
being shown on the display
along with the last speed limit set.Deactivating the device
Press button A (CANC/RES) fig. 80 .
Device deactivation is indicated by the
set being replaced by the word CANC.
Reactivating the device
press and release button A
(CANC/RES) fig. 80 or,
if the car speed is in the range 30 to
130 km/h, turn the ring B upwards or
downwards.
EXCEEDING THE
PROGRAMMED SPEED
By fully depressing the accelerator
pedal, the programmed speed can be
exceeded even with the device active
(e.g. in the event of overtaking).
The device is disabled until the speed
drops below the set limit, after which
it reactivates automatically.
FLASHING OF
PROGRAMMED SPEED
The programmed speed flashes in the
following cases:
when the accelerator pedal has
been fully depressed and the car has
exceeded the programmed speed;
activating the system after setting a
limit below the effective vehicle speed
(with acoustic warning);
when the device cannot reduce the
vehicle speed due to the gradient of the
road (with acoustic warning);
in the event of sharp acceleration.
DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
To disable the device, turn the ring C
fig. 80 to the 0 position.
Automatic off of the device
The device deactivates automatically in
the event of fault in the system. In this
case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
AUTOMATIC RESET OF
THE PROGRAMMED
SPEED
With the Speed Limiter enabled,
pressing button A (CANC/RES) fig. 80
at a higher speed than the set value,
the engine torque will be reduced
as required to reach that value, if it was
not reached within 20 seconds from
pressing the button.
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WARNING
134)When travelling with the device active,
never move the gear lever to neutral.
135)In case of a malfunction or failure of
the device, contact a Fiat Dealership.
136)The electronic Cruise Control can be
dangerous if the system cannot keep a
constant speed. In specific conditions
speed may be excessive, resulting in the
risk of losing control of the vehicle and
causing accidents. Do not use the device
in heavy traffic or on winding, icy, snowy or
slippery roads.
PARKING SENSORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
137)
47) 48)
SENSORS
Parking sensors are located in the rear
bumper fig. 82 and detect and inform
the driver, through an intermittent
acoustic signal, of the presence of
obstacles at the rear of the car.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
When reverse gear is engaged and
there is an obstacle behind the car an
acoustic warning is activated and
the warning varies as the distance of
the obstacle from the bumper varies.The frequency of the acoustic signal:
increases as the distance between
car and obstacle decreases
becomes continuous when the
distance between the car and
the obstacle is less than 30 cm and
stops immediately if the distance
increases
is constant if the distance between
the vehicle and the obstacle is
unchanged. If this situation concerns
the side sensors, the signal will stop
after approximately 3 seconds to avoid,
for example, indications in the event
of manoeuvres along a wall.
If several obstacles are detected by the
sensors, only the nearest one is
considered.
INDICATIONS ON
DISPLAY
(versions with colour display)
When the sensors are activated, the
screen shown in fig. 83 appears on the
display.
The system indicates a detected
obstacle by displaying an arc according
to the distance of the obstacle and its
position in relation to the car.
When the system detects an obstacle,
an arc appears in one or more positions
according to the distance of the
obstacle from the car.
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If an object is detected in the rear left,
central or right zone, the display shows
a flashing arc in the corresponding
zone and a sound is emitted.
As the car approaches the object, the
display shows one or more flashing
arcs that approach the car, and the
sound becomes more frequent until it
becomes continuous.
The colour on the display depends on
the distance from and position of the
obstacle. The car is close to the
obstacle when a blinking red
arc appears on the display (to the right,
in the centre or to the left) and a
continuous sound is emitted. If there
are several obstacles, the closest one is
indicated.FAULT INDICATIONS
Parking sensor faults will be indicated
when reverse is engaged by warning
light
or by the icon(versions
with colour display) on the instrument
panel and by the relevant message
in the display (for versions/markets,
where provided).
OPERATION WITH A
TRAILER
The operation of the sensors is
automatically deactivated when the
trailer electric cable plug is inserted in
the tow hook socket of the car. The
sensors are automatically reactivated
when the trailer's cable plug is
removed.
WARNING
137)Parking and other dangerous
manoeuvres are, however, always the
driver’s responsibility. While carrying out
these manoeuvres, always make sure that
no people (especially children) or animals
are in the area concerned. The parking
sensors are used to assist the driver, who
must never allow his attention to lapse
during potentially dangerous manoeuvres,
even those executed at low speeds.
WARNING
47)For correct operation of the system,
sensors must always be clean from mud,
dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors must be washed using
clean water, with the addition of vehicle
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than
10 cm away.
48)Have interventions on the bumper in
the area of the sensors carried out only by
a Fiat Dealership. Interventions on the
bumper that are not carried out properly
may compromise the operation of the
parking sensors.
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IMPORTANT Only use the adapter
supplied with the vehicle as it is
equipped with a dedicated fuel
pre-filter.
Fuel - Vehicle
compatibility
identification Graphic
symbol for consumer
information in
accordance with
EN16942
The symbols shown below facilitated
recognising the correct fuel type to
be used on your car.
Before proceeding with refuelling,
check the symbols inside the fuel filler
flap (where provided) and compare
them with the symbols shown on the
fuel pump (where provided).
Symbols for petrol powered carsE5: Unleaded petrol containing up to
2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228.
E10: Unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228.
Symbols for petrol/LPG bi-fuel cars
E5: Unleaded petrol containing up to
2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228.
E10: Unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228.
LPG: Automotive LPG compliant with
EN589.
WARNING
138)Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel tank opening:
fire risk. Keep your face away from the fuel
filler to prevent breathing in harmful
vapours.
139)Do not use a mobile phone near the
refuelling pump: risk of fire.
140)During normal service the catalyst
reaches high temperatures; therefore do
not park the car over inflammable materials
(grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): fire
hazard.
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TOWING TRAILERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
141) 142)
IMPORTANT NOTES
For towing caravans or trailers the car
must be fitted with an approved tow
hook and an adequate electrical
system. Installation should be carried
out by specialised technicians who will
issue the required papers for travelling
on roads.
Install any specific and/or additional
door mirrors as specified by the
Highway Code.
Remember that, when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, braking
distances increase and overtaking
takes longer depending on the overall
weight of the trailer. Engage a low gear
when driving downhill, rather than
constantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the car
tow hook reduces the car's loading
capacity by the same amount. To make
sure that the maximum towable weight
is not exceeded (given in the vehicle
registration document) account should
be taken of the fully laden trailer,
including accessories and luggage.Respect the speed limits specific to
each country for cars towing trailers. In
any case, the top speed must not
exceed 100 km/h.
IMPORTANT The engine must be
running when using auxiliary loads other
than external lights.
IMPORTANT To install a tow hook
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
141)The ABS with which the car is
equipped will not control the braking
system of the trailer. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
142)Never modify the braking system of
the vehicle to control the trailer brake. The
trailer braking system must be fully
independent of the vehicle’s hydraulic
system.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS...........114
CHANGING A BULB .......................114
REPLACING FUSES........................121
REPLACING A WHEEL ...................127
FIX&GO KIT .....................................131
JUMP STARTING ............................134
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................135
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................136
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HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
Press button A fig. 89 to switch the
hazard lights on/off regardless of the
position of the ignition key.
With the device on, warning lights
andlight up in the instrument
panel.
Press button A again to switch the
lights off.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning
lights is governed by the highway
code of the country you are driving in:
comply with legal requirements.
Emergency braking
In the event of an emergency braking,
the hazard warning lights switch on
automatically together with warning
lights
andon the instrument
panel.The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
CHANGING A BULB
143) 144) 145) 146)
49) 50)
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Before replacing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
burnt bulbs must be replaced by
others of the same type and power;
always check the headlight beam
direction after changing a bulb;
when a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before replacing a bulb. For the location
of fuses, refer to the paragraph
"Replacing fuses" in this chapter.
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WARNING
143)Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly
or do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
144)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas, in the case of breakage they may
burst causing glass fragments to be
projected outwards.
145)Only replace the light bulbs when the
engine is off and in a position that does
not interfere with traffic and lets you safely
replace them (see the description in the
“Replacement” paragraph). Also ensure
that the engine is cold, to prevent the risk
of burns.
146)Before replacing the bulb, wait for the
exhaust ducts to cool down: DANGER
OF SCALDING!147)Due to the high power supply voltage,
gas discharge bulbs (Xenon) should only
be replaced by specialised personnel:
danger of death! Contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
49)Halogen bulbs must be handled
holding the metallic part only. Touching the
transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the lifespan
of the bulb. In the event of accidental
contact, wipe the bulb with a cloth
moistened with alcohol and let the bulb
dry.
50)Where possible, it is advisable to have
bulbs changed at a Fiat Dealership. The
correct operation and direction of the
external lights are absolutely essential for
the safety of the car and of compliance
with the law.
51)The intervention must be carried out
taking all precautions necessary to avoid
damaging the bodywork (please use a
sufficiently rigid and appropriately thick
plastic card).
REPLACING FUSES
148) 149) 150) 151) 152) 153)
DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
To access the fuses you must remove
the press-fitted cover A fig. 107.
The 5 A fuse B for door mirror
demisting is located in the diagnosis
socket area, as shown in fig. 108.
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