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Connected services that can be
accessed on the vehicle
The Uconnect™ LIVE services
available in the radio menu can change
according to the market.
The eco:Drive™ and my:Car
applications were developed to
improve the customer’s driving
experience, therefore they are available
in all markets, where the Uconnect™
LIVE services can be accessed.
For further information visit the
www.DriveUconnect.eu website.
If the navigation system is installed in
the radio, accessing the Uconnect™
LIVE services enables use of the
TomTom LIVE services. Further
information about the LIVE functions is
available in the dedicated chapter.
eco:Drive™
The eco:Drive™ application allows you
to display your driving behaviour in real
time, in order to help you reach a more
efficient driving style as far as
consumption and emissions are
concerned.In addition, the data can be saved on a
USB flash drive, and the data analysis
can be made on your personal
computer thanks to the eco:Drive™
desktop application, available on
www.fiat.it or www.DriveUconnect.eu.
Driving style is evaluated by means of
four indices which monitor the
following parameters:
❒ Acceleration
❒ Deceleration
❒ Shifting
❒ Speed
eco:Drive™ display
Press the eco:Drive™ button to
interact with the function.
A screen will be displayed on the radio,
showing the 4 indices described
above. These indices are grey until the
system has enough data to evaluate
the driving style.
Once sufficient data are available, the
indices will have 5 colours depending
on the evaluation: dark green (very
good), light green, yellow, orange and
red (very bad).“Current trip index” refers to the entire
value calculated in real time based on
the average of the described indices.
It represents eco-friendliness of the
driving style: from 0 (low) to 100 (high).
In the event of extended inactivity the
display will show the average of the
indices up to that moment (”Average
index”) then the indices will be
coloured again in real time as soon as
the vehicle is restarted.
To check the data average of previous
trip (a “trip” is a cycle starting from
when the ignition key is turned on until
it is turned off), select the “Previous
Trip” button (fig. 4).
The details of the previous trip can also
be displayed by pressing the “Details”
button, in which duration (time and
mileage) and average speed will be
shown.

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MOPAR®CONNECT
(where provided)
These services let you keep your
vehicle under control at all times and
receive assistance in the event of
accident, theft or breakdown.
To have these services, install the
Mopar
®Connect Device on your
vehicle from the country (list available
on the www.driveuconnect.eu website)
and request activation by following the
instructions received at the email
address given when you picked up the
vehicle.
To use the connected services, you
must download the Uconnect™ LIVE
App or access the
www.driveuconnect.eu portal.
You can find all the details about the
services in the Mopar
®Connect
section of the www.driveuconnect.eu
portal.
PRIVACY MODE
Privacy mode lets you disable the
“Find car”, “Notify Area” and “Notify
Speed” services, which allow
registered customers to locate their
cars, for a fixed time.
IMPORTANT NOTE Vehicle position
tracing remains active for the
assistance services, where provided,
in the event of accident or vehicle
theft, but is not visible to the customer.
PRIVACY MODE
activation procedure
Proceed as follows:
❒ note down the current total mileage
(in km);
❒ make sure that the instrument
panel is off;
❒ Send the following text message to
+393424112613: “PRIVACY

”
(e.g.: PRIVACY
ZFA3340000P123456 12532).You can find the chassis number in the
registration document;
❒ before starting the engine, wait to
receive the text message
confirming that Privacy mode has
been activated and indicating when
it expires.
When you have received the
confirmation, you can start your trip in
the knowledge that the vehicle will not
be traced until the indicated expiry
time.
If it expires while you are still travelling,
Privacy mode will be extended until
you turn off the engine (instrument
panel off).
If you receive a text message
indicating that your request was not
successful, you must be aware that
the vehicle will continue to be visible to
the registered customer.
If you have any doubts or problems
during activation, consult the FAQ on
the www.driveuconnect.eu portal,
contact the Fiat Dealership or contact
Customer Care.

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ENGINE STARTING
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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
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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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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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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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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.