2018 FIAT 500 clutch

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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. Do not use petrol containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving
issues, as well as damage fundamental components of the supply system.
Diesel engines: refuel only with Diesel fuel motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. 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
Versions with manual gearbox (petrol engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged, put the gear in neutral, fully
depress the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has
started.
Versions with manual gearbox (diesel engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged, put the gear in neutral, fully
depress the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
mwarning
lights to switch off. Turn the ignition key to AVV and finally release it as soon as the engine starts.
Versions with automatic transmission: 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.
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 electric system of the vehicle 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.
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RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved upwards or, together with the left
indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ACTIVATION
The indication CITY switches on when the “Dualdrive” electric power steering system is activated by pressing the “CITY”
button on the dashboard. Press the button again to turn the CITY indication off. CITY
SPORT
ECO
DUALOGIC
GEARBOX
MESSAGES
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The light comes on when the main beam headlights are turned on.
SPORT FUNCTION ON
The indication SPORT appears on the display when the “SPORT” function is selected by pressing the respective button on
the dashboard. The SPORT indication will switch off when the button is pressed again.
A dedicated screen instead of the “SPORT” indication is displayed on some versions.
ECO FUNCTION ON
The indication ECO appears on the display when the “ECO” function is selected by pressing the respective button on the
dashboard. The ECO indication will switch off when the button is pressed again.
A dedicated page instead of the “ECO” indication is displayed on some versions.
For versions equipped with “Dualogic” gearbox, the following messages can be displayed:
Reduce gear changes – Manual method unavailable – Automatic method unavailable – Clutch overheating – Depress
brake pedal – Depress brake pedal - Engine start delayed – Gear unavailable
Operation not admissible – Depress brake pedal and repeat operation – Shift to neutral.
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ENABLING CRUISE CONTROL
The indicator light turns on when cruise control is activated.
ENABLING THE SPEED LIMITER
The indicator light comes on when the speed limiter is activated.

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START&STOP
SYSTEM 19)
The Start&Stop device automatically
stops the engine each time the vehicle
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 gearbox:with the
car stationary, the engine stops with
the gearbox in neutral and the
clutch pedal released.
❒ With Dualogic gearbox:the
engine stops if the vehicle 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.
NOTE: The engine can only be
stopped automatically after exceeding
about 10 km/h, to prevent the engine
from being repeatedly stopped when
driving at walking pace.
❒ The warning light
Uon the
instrument panel indicates that the
engine has stopped, on some
versions this indication is given by
the display.
Restarting the engine
❒ with manual gearbox:press the
clutch pedal.
❒ With Dualogic gearbox:if the gear
lever is in position N, place it in any
other gear, otherwise release the
brake pedal or move the gear lever
to +, – or R.
MANUAL ACTIVATION
AND DEACTIVATION
❒ The Start&Stop system can be
activated/deactivated using the
button
A - fig. 53 on the dashboard.
When the system is deactivated, the
warning light
or
Tsymbol switches on.
❒ On some versions the information is
given by the display.
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ENGINE STARTING
fig. 85 26) 13)
Petrol versions (excluding 0.9
TwinAir 105 HP)
❒ engage the handbrake;
❒ gear in neutral;
❒ fully press the clutch pedal without
touching the accelerator;
❒ turn the key to AVV and release it as
soon as the engine starts.
0.9 TwinAir 105 HP versions
❒ engage the handbrake;
❒ gear lever in neutral or fully press
the clutch pedal if a gear other than
neutral is engaged;
❒ turn the key to AVV and release it as
soon as the engine starts.
Diesel versions
❒ engage the handbrake;
❒ gear in neutral;
❒ turn the key to MAR and wait for the
warning lights or symbols
mand
to turn off;
❒ push the clutch pedal fully;
❒ turn the key to AVV and release it as
soon as the engine starts.
LPG versions
The engine always starts up on petrol
independently of the previously
selected mode. Therefore, there must
always be enough petrol in the tank.
STARTING AND DRIVING
Versions with Dualogic gearbox
The system allows the engine to be
started both with a gear engaged and
with the gearbox 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.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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PARKING THE
VEHICLE
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
❒ engage a gear (1st gear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill)
and leave the wheels turned;
❒ stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
❒ always remove the key from the
starter switch.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
On versions equipped with automatic
transmission, wait for the letter P to be
displayed before releasing the brake
pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (or, on versions
equipped with automatic transmission,
before putting the shift lever at P).
HANDBRAKE 27)
The handbrake lever fig. 86 is located
between the two front seats.
To use the handbrake pull the lever
upwards until the car cannot be
moved.
To release the handbrake, raise the
lever slightly and press the release
button A fig. 86; hold down the button
and lower the lever.
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USING THE MANUAL
GEARBOX
28) 14)
To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and put the gear lever into
one of the required positions (the
diagram is shown on the knob fig. 87).
For cars provided with 6-speed
gearbox, to engage the 6
thgear,
operate the lever by pressing it
towards the right in order to avoid
engaging the 4
thgear by mistake. The
same applies to shifting from 6thto 5th
gear.
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IMPORTANT Reverse can only be
engaged when the vehicle is
completely stationary. With the engine
running, wait for at least 2 seconds
with the clutch pedal fully pressed
before engaging reverse to prevent
damage to the gears and grating.
To engage reverse R from neutral, lift
the sliding ring A-fig. 87 under the
knob and shift the lever to the right and
back.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should
be used only to change gear. Do not
drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal, however lightly. For
versions/markets, where provided, the
electronic clutch control could cut in,
interpreting the incorrect driving style
as a fault.USING THE
DUALOGIC
GEARBOX 14)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
OPERATING MODE
The gearbox/transmission can function
in two operating modes:
❒ MANUAL the driver decides when
to shift gear;
❒ AUTO the system decides when to
shift gear.
MANUAL MODE
❒ Press the brake pedal and start the
engine.
❒ Push the gear lever A-fig. 88
towards (+) to engage the first gear
(if it is coming from N or R, simply
place 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.
AUTO MODE
❒ Press the brake pedal and 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.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
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FuseAmpereDescription
F13 5 •
Left dipped headlight and headlight alignment control unit power supply
F36 15 Diagnosis socket, radio, climate control, EOBD
F37 5 Brake light switch, instrument panel node
F38 15 Central door locking
F43 15 Windscreen/rear window washer pump
F47 20 Driver’s side power window
F48 20 Passenger’s side power window
F49 5 Parking sensor, control backlighting, electric mirrors
F51 7.5 Climate control, brake lights, clutch, sunroof, electric mirrors
F53 5 Instrument panel node
•
For versions/markets, where provided
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
JUNCTION BOX
The fuse box is located on the right
side of the engine compartment.
To access the fuses, proceed as
follows:
❒ Fully press the screw A fig. 130;
❒ at the same time slowly rotate the
screw anticlockwise, until resistance
is encountered (do not overtighten);
❒ slowly release the screw;
❒ opening is indicated by the entire
screw head coming out of its
housing;
❒ remove cover B, sliding it upwards
on the side guides, as indicated in
the figure.
❒ after replacing the fuse, refit the
cover, making sure that it is closed
properly.
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Check soft top operation while closing and opening; check
of seals and lubrication of canvas sliding side guide
(convertible versions only)
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary
Check and adjust clutch pedal travel (0.9 TwinAir 65 HP versions)
Check conditions and wear of front/rear disc brake pads
(for versions/markets, where provided) and operation
of pad wear indicator
Visually inspect condition and wear of the rear drum brake lining
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)
Inspect and if necessary adjust tensioning of accessory drive belt(s)
(for versions without automatic tensioner only)
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt
(0.9 TwinAir versions excluded)
Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.2 8V engines)
Check and, if necessary, top up Dualogic gearbox
electro-hydraulic control oil level (2)
Visually inspect condition of: LPG pipes and connectors,
LPG tank fixing (LPG versions only)
Check fuel system operation and parameters using
the diagnosis socket (LPG versions only)
(2) Check to carry out every year for vehicles on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries)











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