2018 FIAT 500 Owner handbook (in English)

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JUMP STARTING
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If the battery is flat, the engine may be
started using an auxiliary battery with
the same capacity or a little higher than
the flat one.
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the
driver’s side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
battery and then reconnecting the
electrical supply to the battery.
Proceed as follows:
Engage the handbrake on both
vehicles and place the gearbox
in neutral. Connect the positive
terminals (+mark near the terminal) of
the two batteries using a suitable lead.
With a second cable, connect
the negative terminal –of the auxiliary
battery to an earthing point E
on the
engine or the transmission of the car to
be started. Start the engine. When the
engine has been started, remove the
leads reversing the order above. If after
a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not persist but contact a Fiat
Dealership. IMPORTANT Do not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two
batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery.
If the auxiliary battery is installed on
another car, prevent accidental contact
between metallic parts of the two cars.
For versions with Start&Stop
In the case of emergency starting,
NEVER connect the negative lead (–) of
the auxiliary battery to negative pole (–)
of the battery, but only to an earth
point on the engine/gearbox assembly.
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In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found on the Warranty Booklet.
You can go to our web site at www.fiat500.com to find the Fiat Dealership nearest to you.

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BUMP STARTING13)
Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the
brake servo and electrical power
steering system (where provided) are
not operational until the engine is
started, a greater effort will therefore
be required to press the brake pedal
or turn the steering wheel.
CHANGING A
WHEEL 32) 30)
JACK
Please note that:
❒ the jack weighs 1.76 kg;
❒ the jack requires no adjustment;
❒ the jack cannot be repaired; if it
breaks, it must be replaced with a
new one of the same type;
❒ no tool other than its cranking
device may be fitted on the jack.
SERVICING
❒ prevent any dirt from depositing on
the “worm screw”
❒ keep the “worm screw” lubricated
❒ never modify the jack.
CONDITIONS OF NON-
USE
❒ at temperatures lower than -40°C
on a sandy or muddy ground
❒ on uneven ground
❒ on a road with steep gradient
❒ in extreme weather conditions:
thunderstorms, typhoons,
hurricanes, blizzards, storms, etc.
❒ in direct contact with the engine or
to carry out repairs under the
vehicle
❒ on boats.
RAISING WITH A JACK
AND REPLACING A
WHEEL
To change a wheel, proceed as
follows:
❒ Stop the car in a position that is
not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel
safely. The ground must be flat and
sufficiently compact.
❒ Turn the engine off and pull up the
handbrake.
❒ Engage first gear or reverse.
❒ Lift up the luggage compartment
mat and loosen the central locking
device A - fig. 99.
❒ Take out the tool container
B and take it near to the wheel to
be changed.
❒ Take the space-saver wheel C.

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❒ If the vehicle is equipped with side
skirts, to let the jack pass under the
vehicle, the latter must be tilted (as
shown in 102)
❒ Make sure the jack is correctly
positioned (see fig. 103)
❒ Warn anybody who is nearby that
the car is about to be raised.
They should stay clear and they
should be warned not to touch the
car until it is back on the ground.
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❒ For vehicles with wheel cap: use
the screwdriver provided, applying
leverage to the dedicated opening
on the outer edge.
❒ For cars fitted with alloy wheels:
remove the press-fitted hub cap
using the screwdriver provided.
❒ Loosen the fixing bolts for the
wheel to be changed by about one
turn using the spanner provided.
❒ Partially open the jack using the
handle.
❒ Arrange the jack close to the wheel
to be changed, next to the sign 
fig. 100-101 indicated on the
bodywork.
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❒ Fit the handle to operate the jack
and raise the car until the wheel is a
few centimetres above the ground.
When turning the jack handle, make
sure that it can turn freely without
scraping your hand against the
ground. The moving components of
the jack (screws and joints) can also
cause injuries: avoid touching them.
If you come into contact with
lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.
❒ Loosen the bolts completely and
remove the wheel to be replaced.
❒ Make sure the contact surfaces
between space-saver wheel and
resting surfaces are clean so that
the fastening bolts will not come
loose.
❒ Fit the space-saver wheel aligning
the pin with one of the holes on the
wheel.
❒ Tighten the 4 fixing bolts, turn the
jack handle to lower the car and
remove the jack.
❒ Fasten the bolts completely,
passing alternately from one bolt to
the opposite one.REFITTING THE WHEEL
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Versions with steel wheels
❒ Make sure the contact surfaces
between standard wheel and hub
are clean so that the fastening bolts
will not come loose.
❒ Fit the standard wheel inserting the
4 bolts into the holes, then tighten
them.
❒ Lower the car and remove the jack.
❒ Use the wrench provided to fully
tighten the bolts, passing alternately
from one bolt to the opposite one;
❒ Insert the pressure-fit cup making
the suitable slot coincide with the
inflation valve;
❒ Place the inner part of the hub cap
on the wheel rim;
❒ Engage the hub cap by applying an
axial force in several points as
shown in fig. 104 to allow the
correct coupling between hub cap
and wheel.
Versions with alloy wheels
❒ Place the wheel onto the hub and
tighten the bolts using the wrench
provided.
❒ Lower the car and remove the jack.
❒ Using the spanner provided, fully
tighten the bolts.
❒ Reinsert the press-fitted hub cap,
making sure that the reference hole
on the wheel is aligned with the
reference pin on the cap.
IMPORTANT: if it is not fitted correctly,
the hub cap may detach when the car
is running.
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“Fix&Go” KIT
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DESCRIPTION
The Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit fig. 105
is located in the luggage compartment,
inside a dedicated container, and
consists of:
❒ one cartridge 1 containing sealant
and fitted with: transparent tube for
injecting the sealant 4 and sticker 3
with the wording “Max 80 km/h” to
be placed in a clearly visible position
(e.g. on the dashboard) after
repairing the tyre;
❒ one compressor 2;
❒ one leaflet containing instructions
for using the kit;
❒ a pair of gloves located in the hose
compartment of the cartridge 4.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
❒ stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can carry out the
procedure safely. The ground must
be flat and sufficiently compact;
❒ stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the parking
brake;
❒ wear the reflective safety jacket
before getting out of the car (in any
case, comply with the laws in force
in the country you are driving in);
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❒ insert the cartridge 1 containing the
sealant into the dedicated
compartment on the compressor 2
and press it down hard fig. 105.
Remove the adhesive speed label 3
and apply it in a clearly visible
position fig. 106;
❒ wear the gloves;
❒ remove the valve cap from the
punctured tyre and screw the
transparent sealant hose 4 fig. 105
onto the valve. If a 250 ml cartridge
is present the housing of the
transparent tube is provided with
removable ring to facilitate
extraction. Make sure that the
ON-OFF button 5 fig. 107 is in the
off position (button not pressed);
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❒ insert the electrical connector
6 fig. 108 into the 12V socket on
the vehicle and start the engine;
❒ turn on the compressor by pressing
the ON-OFF button 5 fig. 107.
When the pressure shown in the
"Wheels" paragraph in the
“Technical data” chapter or on the
specific label appears on the
pressure gauge 7, stop the
compressor by pressing the
ON-OFF button 5 again;
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❒ disconnect the cartridge 1 from the
compressor by pressing the
release button 8 and lifting the
cartridge 1 up fig. 109.
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If the pressure gauge 7 fig. 107 shows
a pressure less than 1.8 bar / 26 psi
15 minutes after turning on the
compressor, switch off the
compressor, disconnect the sealant
hose 4 from the tyre valve and remove
the cartridge 1 from the compressor
fig. 105.
Move the vehicle about 10m to
distribute the sealant; stop the vehicle
safely, engage the handbrake and
restore the pressure using the black
inflation hose 9 fig. 110 until the
required pressure is reached. If also in
this case, the pressure is lower than
1.8 bar / 26 psi 15 minutes after
turning on, do not resume driving but
contact a Fiat Dealership.
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After driving for about 8 km / 5 miles,
position the car in a safe and suitable
area and engage the handbrake.
Take the compressor and restore the
pressure using the black inflation hose
9 fig. 110.
If the pressure shown is higher than
1.8 bar / 26 psi, restore the pressure
and drive safely to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
If, however, the pressure is lower than
1.8 bar / 26 psi, do not resume driving
but contact a Fiat Dealership.INFLATION PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
❒ stop the vehicle safely, as shown
above, and operate the handbrake;
❒ take out the black inflation hose 9
fig. 103 and screw it firmly onto the
tyre valve. Follow the instructions
given in fig. 108 and fig. 110.
Press the air release button
10 fig. 107 to adjust any tyre
overpressure.
CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT
Proceed as follows:
❒ only use original Fix&Go cartridges,
which can be purchased from the
Fiat Dealership.
❒ press the release button 8 fig. 109
and lift it to remove the cartridge 1.

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REPLACING A BULB
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GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
❒ Before changing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
❒ burnt bulbs must be replaced by
others of the same type and power;
❒ always check the headlight beam
aiming after changing a bulb;
❒ whenever a lamp does not work,
please check that the
corresponding fuse is in tact before
replacing it: please refer to the
paragraph “Replacing fuses” in this
chapter for the location of fuses.
IMPORTANT Whenever the weather is
hot or cold, of after heavy rain, the
surface of the headlights or rear lights
may steam up and/or form droplets of
condensation on the inside. This is a
natural phenomenon due to the
difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside of
the glass which does not indicate a
fault and does not compromise the
normal operation of lighting devices.
The mist disappears quickly when the
lights are turned on, starting from the
centre of the diffuser, extending
progressively towards the edges.