2018 FIAT 500 refuelling

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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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REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
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PETROL AND DIESEL
VERSIONS
fig. 54
Opening tank cap
❒ open the flap A;
❒ turn the ignition key anticlockwise in
the lock and unscrew the cap B;
❒ during refuelling, the cap should be
positioned as illustrated.
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Petrol engines
Use only unleaded gasoline with a
number of octanes not lower than
95 R.O.N. (EN228 specification).
Diesel engines
Use only diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 specification).
LPG VERSIONS
LPG filler
The LPG filler is placed next to the
petrol filler plug.
It has a “non return”, located in the filler
body itself.
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To access the filler, open the access
flap A-fig. 55 and undo the cap B.
Observe the following precautions
during the refuelling operation:
❒ stop the engine;
❒ apply the handbrake;
❒ turn the ignition key to STOP;
❒ do not smoke;
❒ hand the special adapter over to the
qualified LPG refuelling personnel.
IMPORTANT Before refuelling with
LPG, the qualified personnel should
make sure that the adaptor is correctly
tightened onto the filler fitting.
IMPORTANT Depending on the
country, there are different types of
adapters for refuelling pumps.
The adapter C-fig. 56 that comes with
the car in a special case is specifically
designed for the country in which the
car is sold.

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If you are in a different country, find out
what type of adapter is used there.
IMPORTANT Only use LPG for motor
vehicles.
IMPORTANT Look after the LPG
adaptor carefully so that it does not get
damaged.
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.
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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 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
E5E10
Symbols for diesel powered cars
B7: Diesel containing up to 7% (V/V) of
FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)
compliant with EN590
B10: Diesel containing up to 10% (V/V)
of FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)
compliant with EN16734
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
B7B10
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❒ switch A pressed rightwards
(identified by symbol Kindicates
petrol operation with lighting of the
respective amber LED C;
❒ switch A pressed on the left side
(identified by the symbol G)
indicates LPG operation with
activation of the associated green
LED D.
Five LEDs B (one amber and four
green) on the top part of the switch
display the amount of LPG in the
cylinders.
If the LPG runs out, the system
automatically switches to petrol: the
amber LED C besides the switch
comes on and the green LED D
indicating LPG operation goes off.
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After refuelling with LPG, after a normal
start-up on petrol, the fuel system
automatically returns to LPG: the
amber LED C next to the switch goes
off and the green LED D for LPG
operation turns on.
If you specifically wish to run on petrol,
press the switch A on the right-hand
side.
The amber LED C next to the switch
will turn on to indicate that switching
has taken place (the LPG fuel system
has been entirely disabled).
The fuel supply can only be returned to
LPG by operating switch A again,
green LED D next to the switch will turn
on to indicate that switching has taken
place.
In addition, when starting at outside
temperatures below approximately –
10°C, the switching times from petrol
to LPG increase to allow the pressure
regulator/reduction unit to heat up.
IMPORTANT If switching takes place
during acceleration or setting off, there
may be a brief drop in power.MULTIMEDIA
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TIPS, CONTROLS AND
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Road safety
Learn how to use the various system
functions before setting off.
Read the instructions for the system
carefully before setting off.
Reception conditions
Reception conditions change constantly
while driving.
Reception may be interfered with by the
presence of mountains, buildings or
bridges, especially when you are far
away from the broadcaster.
IMPORTANT The volume may be
increased when receiving traffic
bulletins.

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Fuel tank (litres): 35 35
Including a reserve of (litres): 5 5
Engine cooling system
(litres): 6.3 6.3
Engine sump (litres): 2.8 3.7
Engine sump and filter (litres): 3.0 3.9
Gearbox
casing/differential: 1.55 (kg) 1.55 (kg)
Hydraulic brake circuit (kg): 0.55 0.55
Hydraulic clutch controls
(RH drive versions): – –
Hydraulic clutch controls
(RH drive versions): 2.5 2.5
When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60% mixture of PARAFLUUPand 40% of
demineralised water.
Diesel versions1.3 16V Multijet
95 HP EURO 51.3 16V 78 HP / 95 HP
EURO 6Prescribed fuels and
original lubricants
Diesel for motor vehicles (EN590
specifications)
Mixture of distilled water and
PARAFLU
UPat 50% 
SELENIA WR P.E.
TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE
TUTELA TOP 4 or TUTELA TOP 4/S
Mixture of water and
PETRONAS DURANCE SC35
Maximum refuelling capacity (including reserve): 30.5 litres of LPG
The figure already takes into account the 80% tank filling limit and the residual fluid required for priming; this figure
represents the maximum permitted capacity. There may be slight variations to this figure as a result of:
differences between the network pump supply pressures, pumps having different supply/locking features,
tank not completely run out of fuel.
LPG versions

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21) VEHICLE REFUELLING
•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.
•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.
•Do not use a mobile phone near the refuelling pump: risk of fire.
22) SEAT BELTS - PRETENSIONERS
•Do not press the seat belt release button while the vehicle is
moving.
•Remember that in the event of an accident, the rear seat
passengers not wearing seat belts are exposed to a very serious
risk and also represent a serious danger for the front seat
occupants.
•The pretensioner may be used only once. Contact a Fiat
Dealership to have it replaced after it has been deployed.
•For maximum safety, keep the backrest upright, lean back into
it and make sure the seat belt fits closely across your chest and
pelvis. Always fasten the seat belts on both the front and the rear
seats.
•Travelling without wearing seat belts will increase the risk of
serious injury and even death in the event of an accident.
•Removing or tampering with seat belt and pretensioner
components is strictly prohibited. Any intervention on these
components must be performed by qualified and authorised
technicians. Always go to a Fiat Dealership.
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PERSONAL SAFETY
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19) START&STOP SYSTEM
•When replacing the battery, always go to a Fiat Dealership.
Replace the battery with one of the same type (HEAVY DUTY)
and with the same specifications.
•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.
•For cars with Dualogic gearbox, 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 vehicles with Dualogic transmission, where the Hill Holder
function is present, in case of stop downhill the motor does
not cut off automatically, so as to make the Hill Holder
function - which is active only when the engine is running -
available.
•If climate comfort is to be favoured, the Start&Stop system
can be disabled, for a continuous operation of the climate
control system.
20) ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER
Take care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheels or non-
standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the ventilation of the
brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated braking or
on long descents. Make sure that nothing obstructs the pedal
stroke (mats, etc.).

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The engine can be stopped even if the DPF warning light is on:
however, repeated interruptions of the regeneration process could
cause premature deterioration of the engine oil.
For this reason, always wait until the warning light switches off
before stopping the engine as described above. Do not complete
the DPF regeneration process when the vehicle is stopped.
•Water in the fuel circuit may severely damage the injection
system and cause irregular engine operation. If the warning light
or the symbol
Eturns on (together with a message on the display
for some versions), contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible
to have the system bled. If the above indication occurs
immediately after refuelling, water may have entered the tank: turn
the engine off immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
• If the system signals a pressure decrease on a specific tyre, it is
recommended to check the pressure on all four tyres. The iTPMS
does not relieve the driver from the obligation to check the tyre
pressure every month; it is not to be considered a system to
replace maintenance or a safety system. Tyre pressure must be
checked with tyres cold. Should it become necessary for whatever
reason to check pressure with warm tyres, do not reduce
pressure even though it is higher than the prescribed value, but
repeat the check when tyres are cold.
• The iTPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre pressure drops
(for example when a tyre bursts). In this case, stop the vehicle,
braking with caution and avoiding abrupt steering.
The system only warns that the tyre pressure is low: it is not able
to inflate them. Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel
consumption, reduces the tread duration and may affect the
capacity to drive safely.
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PERSONAL SAFETY
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•If when turning the key to MAR the warning light ¬does not
turn on or if it stays on when travelling there could be a failure in
safety systems;
in this event airbags or pretensioners may not be deployed in
case of impact or, in a minor number of cases, they may be
deployed accidentally. Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to
have the system checked.
•A fault to the
¬warning light is indicated, according to the
version, by the ¬symbol appearing on the display or by the èwarning light blinking. In this case, warning light ¬may not
indicate failures in the retaining systems. Before continuing,
contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.
•The blinking
èwarning light on indicates possible ¬warning light faults. In this case, warning light ¬may not
indicate failures in the retaining systems. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system checked.
•If the warning light
vturns on when the car is travelling
(on certain versions together with the message on the display),
stop the car immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
•If the
vwarning light (or v, for versions/markets, where
provided) switches on, the degraded engine oil must be changed
as soon as possible, and never more than 500 km from the first
time that the warning light switches on. Failure to observe the
above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate
the warranty. The activation of this warning light is not related to
the amount of oil in the engine. Therefore, never top up with oil
when the warning light starts flashing.
•The driving speed must always be suitable for traffic and
weather conditions and the driver must always comply with the
Highway Code.

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It is therefore advisable to fill up with fuel at the first LPG
refuelling to obtain a more “precise” indication of the level.
•If gas is smelt, switch from LPG operation to petrol operation
and immediately go to a Fiat Dealership to have the vehicle
checked and possible system faults excluded.
46) ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION SYSTEMS
•The catalytic converter and particulate filter (DPF) reach very
high temperatures during operation.
Therefore, do not park the car on flammable materials (e.g.
grass, dry leaves, pine needles etc.) to avoid the risk of fire.
47) MULTIMEDIA
•Follow the safety rules provided: otherwise serious injuries
may occur to the occupants or the system may be damaged.
•If the volume is too loud this can be dangerous.
Adjust the volume so that you can still hear background noises
(e.g. horns, ambulances, police vehicles, etc.)
•Where provided, my:Car app is not intended to replace the
vehicle Owner Handbook.
•Do not carry out other operations during installation and wait
for its completion, in order not to affect correct operation of the
radio.48) iTPMS SYSTEM
•If the system signals a pressure decrease on one or more tyres,
it is recommended to always check the pressure on all four tyres.
•The iTPMS does not relieve the driver from the obligation to
check the tyre pressure every month; it is not to be considered a
system to replace maintenance or a safety system.
•Tyre pressure must be checked with tyres cold. Should it
become necessary for whatever reason to check pressure with
warm tyres, do not reduce pressure even though it is higher than
the prescribed value, but repeat the check when tyres are cold.
•The iTPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre pressure drops (for
example when a tyre bursts). In this case, stop the vehicle,
braking with
caution and avoiding abrupt steering.
•The system only warns that the tyre pressure is low: it is not
able to inflate them.
•Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel consumption, reduces
the tread duration and may affect the capacity to drive safely.