FIAT 500C 2018 User Guide

REAR VIEW
Rear View1 — Rear Lights
2 — Rear Windshield Wiper
3 — Liftgate 2GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9

INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel1 — Air Vents 4 — Instrument Cluster
2 — Multifunction Lever 5 — Windshield Wiper Lever
3 — Steering Wheel 6 — Glove Compartment10 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTERIOR
Interior1 — Door Handles 4 — Switch Panel
2 — Seats 5 — Climate Controls
3 — Radio 6 — Gear Selector 2GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 11

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS  KEYS .................................16
▫ Key With Remote Control ..................16
 IGNITION SWITCH .......................19
▫ Mechanical Ignition Switch .................19
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................21
 SENTRY KEY ...........................21
▫ Customer Key Programming ...............21
▫ Replacement Keys .......................21
▫ General Information .....................22
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............22
▫ To Arm The System .....................22
▫ To Disarm The System ....................23
▫ Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) —
If Equipped ............................23  DOORS ...............................24
▫ Manual Lock ...........................24
▫ Power Door Locks ......................25
 SEATS ................................26
▫ Manual Adjustment Front Seats ..............26
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............29
▫ Manual Folding Rear Seat ..................30
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................31
▫ Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats ........31
▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................33
 STEERING WHEEL .......................34
▫ Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped ..........34
 MIRRORS ..............................34
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ..................34 3

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....35
▫ Power Mirrors .........................36
▫ Folding Mirrors .........................36
▫ Spotter Mirror — If Equipped ...............37
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............37
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................37
▫ Multifunction Lever ......................37
▫ Headlights ............................38
▫ Daytime Running Lights ..................38
▫ High Beams ...........................38
▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................38
▫ Parking Lights .........................39
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ...........39
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................39
▫ Turn Signals ...........................40
▫ Lane Change Assist ......................40  INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................40
▫ Interior Light Timing (Center Position) ........41
▫ Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position) ......41
▫ Cargo Area Lights .......................41
 WIPERS AND WASHERS ...................42
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation ...........42
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper ...................43
 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................44
▫ Manual Climate Control Overview ...........44
▫ Automatic Temperature Control Overview .....48
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ...........................53
▫ Operating Tips .........................54
 WINDOWS .............................56
▫ Power Window Controls ..................56
▫ Auto-Down ............................57
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................5714 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........57
▫ To Open ..............................58
▫ To Close ..............................58
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................58
▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped .................59
▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................59
▫ Emergency Operation .....................59
 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED . . .59
▫ Lowering The Power Top ..................60
▫ Raising The Power Top ...................60
▫ Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure ......62
▫ Wind Stop .............................62  HOOD ................................63
▫ Opening .............................63
▫ Closing ...............................64
 LIFTGATE .............................65
▫ Opening .............................65
 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...................66
▫ Storage ..............................66
▫ Cupholders ...........................66
▫ Sun Visors .............................67
▫ Electrical Power Outlets ..................68 3GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 15

KEYS
Key With Remote Control
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob contains an
integrated key. To use the mechanical key, simply push the
mechanical key release button. NOTE: The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle
has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your
authorized dealer.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver ’s door or twice, within five seconds, to
unlock all doors, and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will
flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated
entry system will also turn on.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all
doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Locking Doors With A Key
1. Insert the key with either side up.
2. Turn the key to the right to lock the door.
3. Turn the key to the left to unlock the door.Integrated Key1 — Mechanical Key Release
Button 3 — Lock Button
2 — Unlock Button 4 — Liftgate Button16 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Opening Power Top Remote Function
The remote keyless power top function can only be used
with the engine off.
NOTE: The remote keyless power top function can be used
to open the power top to the spoiler position. Opening Power Top Remote Function:
OPEN — Push and hold the unlock button down on the
key fob for a minimum of three seconds to initiate Power
Top Open. The roof will stop opening whenever the unlock
button on the key fob is released, or when it reaches the
spoiler position.
WARNING!Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries
that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and
others around you:
• Before operating the power top, make sure that no
moving parts of the convertible top can injure a
person or animal.
• Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near
the convertible top components, the upper wind-
shield area, the shelf area behind the rear seats, or
the convertible top stowage area while raising or
lowering the convertible top.
• When using the power top button on the key fob, if
potential danger exists while lowering the top, release
the button immediately to interrupt the operation.Key Fob Unlock/Power Top Open Button Location 3GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 17

Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote
Control To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Push mechanical release button to open the mechanical
key.
2. Turn the screw to unlock using a small screwdriver.
3. Take out the battery case and replace the battery making
sure that polarities are correct.
4. Refit the battery case inside the key and lock it turning
the screw to lock.
NOTE: Used batteries should be properly disposed of as
specified by law, see an authorized dealer for assistance
needed.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by an autho-
rized dealer.
NOTE: Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be repurposed and reprogrammed to another vehicle.
Request For Additional Remote Controls
The system can recognize up to eight remote controls.
Should a new remote control be necessary, go to an
authorized dealer, taking an ID document and the car
ownership documents.Key Fob Components1 — Mechanical Key
2 — Mechanical Key Release Button
3 — Battery
4 — Battery Case
5—Screw18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE