2018 FIAT 500 brake

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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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KNOWING YOUR CAR
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REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
21) 29)
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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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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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.

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JUMP STARTING
26) 13)
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.
IN AN EMERGENCY
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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.

IN AN EMERGENCY
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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.