2018 FIAT 500 oil

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INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE/DECAYED ENGINE OIL
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light (for versions/markets, where provided) switches on, but it should
switch off as soon as the engine is started.
NOTE For versions/markets, where provided, the indicator may be amber.
Low engine oil pressure
The warning light or the symbol switches on constantly along with a message on the display (for versions/markets, where
provided) when the system detects that engine oil pressure is low.
Engine oil degraded
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed (for versions/markets, where provided).
The warning light may flash in the following ways, depending on the version:
❑ cycles of 3 minutes with intervals with the warning light off for 5 seconds until the 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. A specific message will appear on the display (for versions/
markets, where provided) in addition to the warning light. The lighting of this 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.
Engine oil deterioration is accelerated by:
❑ mainly town use of the car which makes the DPF regeneration process more frequent;
❑ use of the vehicle for short drives, in which the engine does not have time to reach its regular operating temperature;
❑ repeated interruption of the regeneration process, signalled by the DPF warning light coming on.
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DOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN (versions with multifunction display)
The warning light appears on the display, together with a dedicated message, on some versions, when one or more doors,
the tailgate or the bonnet (for versions/markets, where provided) are not properly closed.
An acoustic signal is also emitted with the doors open and the car in motion.
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LOW BATTERY CHARGE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off as soon as the engine has
started (with the engine idling a brief delay before switching off is acceptable).
If the warning light or the symbol on the display (together with a dedicated message on the display on some versions)
remains on, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately.

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WATER IN THE DIESEL FILTER (Diesel Versions)
When the key is turned to MAR, the symbol appears but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The symbol on the display switches on constantly when driving
to indicate the presence of water in the diesel filter.
On some versions, in alternative, the warning light
èswitches on and the display shows a dedicated message.
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FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE
With the key in the MAR position, on some versions the warning light, or the symbol on the display, turns on continuously,
along with a dedicated message on the display, to signal a possible Fiat CODE system failure.
If the warning light or symbol blinks on the display with engine running, it means that the vehicle is not protected by the
engine immobiliser device.
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
The warning light comes on when the fog lights are turned on.
GENERIC FAULT INDICATION
The warning light switches on in the following circumstances. In these cases contact a Fiat Dealership to have the fault fixed
as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light switches on when the engine oil pressure sensor is incorrect.
Fuel cut-off system intervention/failure
This warning light switches on, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display, in the case of fuel cut-off
system activation/fault.
Exterior lights failure
The warning light switches on when an external light fault is detected.
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ROOF 10) 5)
FIXED GLASS ROOF
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The large glazed roof includes a
transparent panel provided with
manually operated blinds. The blinds
can be used in the “all closed” or “all
open” positions (there are no
fixed intermediate positions).
❒ To open the blind: grip the handle
and press the catch A-fig. 31, then
release the blind and bring it to the
“all open” position.
To close it, repeat the same
operation in the opposite direction.
SUNROOF
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To move the blinds, follow the
instructions in “fixed glass roof”
Opening the sunroof
❒ Keep the button A-fig. 32 pressed:
the sunroof will move to “spoiler”
position.
To fully open the sunroof press
button A again and hold it down: the
sunroof will stop in the position
reached when the button is
released.
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Closing the sunroof
❒ Keep the button B-fig. 32 pressed:
the sunroof will move to “spoiler”
position.
The sunroof will stop in the position
reached when the button is
released. Press button B again and
hold it down until the sunroof is
completely closed.
Anti-pinch device
❒
The sunroof has an anti-pinch safety
system capable of detecting the
presence of an obstacle whilst the
sunroof is closing. When this
happens, the system stops and the
movement of the sunroof is
immediately reversed.
Initialisation procedure
The sunroof must be re-initialised after
disconnecting the battery or if the
relevant protection fuse is blown.
Proceed as follows:
❒ keep the button A fig. 32 pressed
so that the sunroof closes
completely in stages
❒ after full closing, wait for the sunroof
motor to stop.
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Emergency manoeuvre
If the control buttons fail to operate, the
sunroof can be moved manually,
proceeding as described below:
❒ remove the protective cap A-fig. 33
located on the internal covering,
behind the blinds;
❒ take the Allen key (provided as
standard) from the toolbox in the
boot;
❒ fit the Allen key in position B and
turn it:
– clockwise, to open the roof;
– anticlockwise, to close the roof.
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SOFT TOP 10), 11) 6)
❒ The soft top can be opened/closed
through buttons A or B-fig. 34,
located near the ceiling light.
it is advisable to close the soft top
when the car is parked.
The closed top effectively protects the
car from rain and from theft.
IMPORTANT: the motor may overheat
if the soft top is repeatedly operated
within a short space of time, thus
causing the overheating protection to
inhibit system operation. Wait for a
minute and repeat.
Opening from initial position: all
closed soft top
❒ Pressing the one-touch button
A-fig. 34 once the soft top opens
automatically to the horizontal
opening position (spoiler position -
see fig. 35).
❒ If one of the two buttons is pressed
before reaching the stop position,
the top may stop in an intermediate
horizontal opening position.
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Opening from initial position: soft
top in intermediate horizontal
position
❒ From the horizontal intermediate
position press the one-touch button
A-fig. 35 once to move the top
automatically to the horizontal
completely open position (spoiler
position - see fig. 35).
Top opening from spoiler position
to all open position
❒ From the spoiler position press the
one-touch button A-fig. 34 once to
bring the soft top automatically to
completely open position (vertical
opening - see fig. 36).
❒ If one of the two buttons is pressed
before reaching the final position,
the soft top will stop and movement
will be reversed to the initial position
(spoiler position).Closing from: all open soft top
condition
❒ Press the one-touch button
B-fig. 34 once to automatically
close the soft top to spoiler position
(vertical closing). If one of the two
buttons is pressed before the
spoiler position is reached, the soft
top will stop and movement will be
reversed, moving to the initial
position (all open).
Initial position: from spoiler
position to all closed soft top
position
❒ From the spoiler position, pressing
the one-touch button (B - Fig. 34)
the soft top goes automatically into
safety position (about 25 cm from
all closed position).
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❒ If, before reaching the stop position,
either button is pressed, the soft
top can stop in any intermediate
position of the horizontal opening
section.
NOTE: the soft top does not
automatically close completely. Hold
down button B to completely close the
soft top. If the button is released
before completely closed position is
reached, the soft top will stop instantly.
Initial position: from intermediate
position to all closed
soft top position
❒ Press the one-touch button
B-fig. 34 in horizontal intermediate
position to bring the soft top
automatically to safety position
(approximately 25 cm from
horizontal completely closed
position).
❒ Keep the button B pressed to close
the soft top completely.
❒ The soft top will stop immediately if
the button is released before
reaching the all closed position.

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BOOT 13)
ELECTRIC HANDLE
(SOFT TOUCH)
❒ Operate the electric handle A-fig. 41
to open the tailgate.
❒ To release the lock manually, use
the metal insert of the ignition key.
❒ To release the lock with the remote
control, press button R.
❒ To close, use the handle located
inside the tailgate.
❒ If the tailgate is not shut properly the
dedicated instrument panel or
colour display warning light (where
provided) will switch on.
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Opening the tailgate with soft top
all open
❒ Pressing the tailgate opening
one-touch button A-fig. 41 to
automatically close the soft top to
spoiler position. The tailgate can be
opened in spoiler position.
Hatchback emergency opening
To open the tailgate from the
passenger compartment if the car
battery is run down or the electric
tailgate lock is faulty, proceed as
follows:
❒ remove the rear head restraints;
❒ fold the seat backrests over;
❒ press lever A-fig. 42 inside the
luggage compartment.
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ROOF RACK/SKI
RACK 14) 7)
FASTENERS
The fasteners are located in the areas
shown in fig. 43.
To use the front fasteners, remove the
cap A fig. 43, accessible with the door
open.
The rear fixing areas B can be found
according to measurements shown in
fig. 44.
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®at provides a
specific roof rack/ski rack for the
tailgate.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN39) 21)
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PETROL/LPG VERSIONS
IMPORTANT: When 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 maintenance from the beginning of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for
some operations!
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 Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary;
check the condition/expiry date of the “Fix&Go Automatic” 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/smokiness
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine management
systems, emissions and engine oil decay
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade
position/wear (for markets/versions, where provided)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets
if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
(1) Topping up must be carried out with the fluids indicated in this Use and Maintenance Booklet and only after checking that the system is
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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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