2018 FIAT 500 Owner handbook (in English)

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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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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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SPORT function
(1.4 16V versions – for versions /
markets, where provided)
On these versions, the driver can also
use the SPORT function which enables
a sporty driving setting by intervening
on gear changes, the engine control
unit and the steering. To activate this
function, press the SPORT button
fig. 90 on the dashboard.
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ECO function
The ECO function, which optimises the
gearbox, can be activated only with
AUTO mode on.
This function is activated by pressing
button E fig. 88 on the trim next to the
gear lever (on 1.2 8V versions), or by
pressing the ECO button fig. 89 on the
dashboard (on 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP
versions).
With the ECO function active, the
display will show the current gear and
the words AUTO and ECO; the system
will select the most suitable gear
depending on the car speed, engine
rpm and intensity with which the
accelerator pedal is pressed, with the
aim of limiting fuel consumption.
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SHIFT PADDLES
(for versions/markets, where provided)
fig. 91
Shifting can be managed sequentially
via the shift paddles on the steering
wheel.
❒ To use the steering wheel paddles,
the gear lever A-fig. 88 must be in
the middle position between
+ and –.
To shift up: pull the right paddle +
towards the steering wheel.
To shift down:pull the left paddle –
towards the steering wheel.
NOTE Shifting up (or down) is only
permitted if the engine rpm allow it.
NOTE For correct use of the system,
you are advised only to use your right
foot to operate the pedal unit.
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SPEED LIMITER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This device allows the speed of the
vehicle to be limited to values which
can be set by the driver.
The maximum speed can be set both
with vehicle stationary and in motion.
The minimum speed that can be set is
30 km/h.
When the device is active, the vehicle
speed depends on the pressure at the
accelerator pedal, until the
programmed speed limit is reached
(see "Speed limit programming"
paragraph).
ENABLING THE DEVICE
To enable the device, turn the ring C
(fig. 92) to the position.
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When the device is enabled, it is
indicated by the symbol being
shown on the display along with the
last speed set (fig. 93, 94).
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SPEED LIMIT
PROGRAMMING
Enable the speed limiter by turning the
ring C to the position.
The speed limit can be programmed
without necessarily activating the
device.
To store a speed value higher than that
displayed.
Turn the ring B fig. 92 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.

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DEVICE ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
Activating the device:
❒ press and release the
A button (CANC/RES) fig. 92 or
❒ if the vehicle 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 the CANC/RES A button fig. 92.
Device deactivation is indicated by the
set being replaced by the word CANC.
Reactivating the device:
❒ press and release the
A button (CANC/RES) fig. 92 or
❒ if the vehicle speed is in the range
30 to 130 km/h, turn the ring B
upwards or downwards.
EXCEEDING THE
PROGRAMMED SPEED
By pressing the accelerator pedal fully,
the programmed speed can be
exceeded even with the device active
(e.g. when 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 pressed fully and the vehicle
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 an abrupt
acceleration.
DISABLING THE DEVICE
To disable the device, turn the ring C
fig. 92 to the 0 position.
Automatic device disable
The device is disabled 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 the CANC/RES button A fig.
92 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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ELECTRONIC
CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an electronically controlled
driving assistance device that allows
the desired vehicle speed to be
maintained, without having to press the
accelerator pedal.
This device can be used at a speed
above 30 km/h on long stretches of
dry, straight roads with few variations
(e.g. motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to use
this device on extra-urban roads with
traffic. Do not use it in town.
ENABLING THE DEVICE
38)
To enable the device, turn the ring C
fig. 95 to the (cruise control symbol
below) position.
When the device is enabled, it is
indicated by the symbol on the
display (fig. 96, 97).
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The device cannot be enabled in 1st or
reverse gears:
it is advisable to enable it in 3rd gear or
higher.
IMPORTANT It is dangerous to leave
the device on when it is not used.
There is a risk of inadvertently
activating it and losing control of the
vehicle due to unexpected excessive
speed.
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SETTING THE
DESIRED SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❒ activate the device by turning the
ring C fig. 95 downwards.
❒ when the vehicle has reached the
desired speed, turn the ring B fig. 95
upwards (or downwards) and release it
to activate the device. When the
accelerator is released, the vehicle will
automatically maintain the selected
speed.
If needed (e.g. when overtaking), you
can increase speed simply by pressing
the accelerator; when you release the
pedal, the vehicle goes back to the
speed stored previously.
When travelling downhill with the device
active, the vehicle speed may slightly
exceed the set one.
WARNING Before turning the ring B
upwards or downwards, the vehicle
must travel at a constant speed on
level ground.
INCREASING THE SPEED
Once the electronic Cruise Control has
been activated, the speed can be
increased by turning the ring B
upwards.
DECREASING SPEED
To decrease the speed with the device
activated, turn the ring B downwards.
RECALLING THE SPEED
For versions with Dualogic transmission
operating in D (Drive - automatic)
mode, press and release the
CANC/RES A button (fig. 95).
For versions with manual or Dualogic
transmission in sequential mode,
before recalling the previously set
speed you should accelerate to get
close to it, then press and release the
CANC/RES A button.
DEACTIVATING
THE DEVICE
Lightly pressing the brake pedal or
pressing the CANC button deactivates
the electronic Cruise Control without
deleting the stored speed.
Changing gear deactivates the Cruise
Control.
DEACTIVATING
THE DEVICE
The electronic Cruise Control is
disabled by turning the ring
C fig. 95 to the 0 position or putting the
starter switch at STOP.