2018 FIAT 500 Ignition switch

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CONTROLS 17)
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
❒ With the key in MAR position,
press the Dualdrive button
A-fig. 47 to activate the CITY
function.
The word CITY will come on in the
instrument panel.
❒ With the CITY function the effort on
the steering wheel is lighter, thereby
facilitating parking manoeuvres.
❒ Press the button again to turn the
function off.
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ECO FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
❒ With the ignition key at MAR, press
the ECO B button – fig. 47 to
activate the function. The word
ECO on the display will light up or,
according to the version, a
dedicated screen will be displayed.
❒ When the function is activated, the
car is set for city driving,
characterised by less effort on the
steering wheel (Dualdrive system
on) and reduced fuel consumption.
❒ Press the button again to
deactivate the function.
This function is stored and, at the next
starting, the system keeps the setting it
had before the engine was shut down.
SPORT FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
❒ With the ignition key at MAR, press
the SPORT C button – fig. 47 to
activate the function. The word
SPORT on the display will light up
or, according to the version, a
dedicated screen will be displayed.❒ When the function is on, a sports
driving setting is activated that
features more responsive
acceleration and increased force
required at the steering wheel to
produce a more sporty drive.
❒ Press the button again to
deactivate the function.
IMPORTANT When the function is
active, during acceleration the steering
may shudder, which is typical of a
sporty setting.
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
Press the button fig. 48 to switch the
lights on/off. When the hazard warning
lights are on, the
andwarning
lights flash.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard
warning lights is governed by the
highway code of the country you are
driving in: comply with legal
requirements.

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iTPMS System
(indirect Tyre
Pressure
Monitoring System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
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RESET PROCEDURE
The iTPMS needs an initial “self-
learning” phase (with length depending
on the driving style and road
conditions: optimal conditions being
driving on a straight road at 80 km/h
for at least 20 minutes) which starts
when the Reset procedure is carried
out.
The Reset procedure must be carried
out:
❒ each time tyre pressure is
modified;
❒ when even only one tyre is
changed;
❒ when tyres are rotated/inverted;
❒ when the space-saver wheel is
fitted.
In a few situations such as sporty
driving, particular conditions of the
road surface (e.g. icy, snowy,
unsurfaced roads...) the signalling may
be delayed or partial in detecting the
contemporary deflation of more than
one tyre.
Under special conditions (e.g. vehicle
loaded asymmetrically on one side,
towing a trailer, damaged or worn tyre,
fitting the space-saver wheel, use of
the “Fix&Go” quick tyre repair kit,
fitting snow chains, fitting different
tyres on the axles) the system may
give false indications or be temporarily
deactivated.
If the system is temporarily
deactivated, the warning light
nflashes for about 75 seconds and then
is continuously on; at the same time,
the display shows a dedicated
message.
This indication is displayed also after
the engine has been switched off and
then on again if the correct operating
conditions are not restored. Before carrying out the “Reset”
procedure, inflate the tyres to the
rated pressure values specified in the
inflation pressure table (see “Wheels”
paragraph in the “Technical
specifications” chapter).
If the Reset procedure is not carried
out, in all above cases, the
nwarning light may give false indications
on one or more tyres.
To carry out the Reset procedure, with
the vehicle stopped and the ignition
key at MAR, use the setup menu (see
the description of the “Display”
paragraph). At the end of the Reset
procedure the display will show the
“Reset saved” message, indicating
that the self-learning has been started.
If the iTPMS self-learning is not
correctly executed, the message is not
displayed.
OPERATING
CONDITIONS
The system is active for speeds above
15 km/h.

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FUEL CUT-OFF
SYSTEM 8)
This intervenes in the case of an
impact causing:
❒ the fuel supply cut-off with the
engine consequently switching off
❒ automatically unlocking the doors
❒ switching on of all interior lights.
The intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the
display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car
for fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the car or near
the tank area.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to
the STOP position to avoid draining the
battery.
To reset car operation, follow this
procedure:
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR
❒ activate the right direction indicator
❒ deactivate the right direction
indicator
❒ activate the left direction indicator
❒ deactivate the left direction indicator
❒ activate the right direction indicator
❒ deactivate the right direction
indicator
❒ activate the left direction indicator
❒ deactivate the left direction indicator
❒ ignition key turned to the OFF
position
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR.PARKING SENSORS
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(for versions/markets, where provided)
Located in the rear bumper fig. 51
these detect and inform the driver,
through an intermittent acoustic signal,
of the presence of obstacles at the rear
of the car.
As the distance from the obstacle
behind the car decreases, the acoustic
alarm becomes more frequent. The
buzzer becomes continuous when the
distance separating the vehicle from
the obstacle is less than about 30 cm.
It remains constant if the distance
between the vehicle and the obstacle
is unchanged.
If this situation concerns the side
sensors, the signal will stop after
approximately 3 seconds to avoid, for
example, indications in the event of
manoeuvres along a wall.
If several obstacles are detected by the
sensors, only the nearest one is
considered.

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LPG TANK
The car has a (pressurised) tank
A-fig 59 for collecting LPG in a liquid
state. It is ring-shaped and located in
the spare wheel compartment with
suitable protection.
LPG tank certification
The LPG tank is certified in
accordance with the regulations in
force.
In Italy, the tank has a life of 10 years
starting from the car registration date.
If the vehicle has been registered in a
country other than Italy, the duration
and the testing/inspection procedures
of the LPG tank can vary depending
on the national provisions in force in
that country.
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In all case, when the time limit for your
country has expired, go to a Fiat Dealer
to have the tank replaced.
The tank identification data are printed
on the tank, under the multivalve unit:
❒ type-approval country identification
and type-approval number;
❒ type of gas for which it is designed
(LPG);
❒ name of tank manufacturer;
❒ tank commissioning pressure
(30 bar);
❒ maximum refilling percentage (80%);
❒ tank dimensions;
❒ rated tank capacity in litres;
❒ tank manufacture date (month/year);
❒ tank serial number.SELECTION OF
PETROL/LPG
SUPPLY TYPE
The selection switch
(petrol/LPG) is located on the central
tunnel fig. 60 and includes:
❒ A petrol/LPG switch.
❒ B LPG quantity indicator; 5 LEDs of
which four green and one orange to
indicate reserve. The orange LED
turns on when only one green LED
is on.
❒ C petrol operating mode indicator:
amber LED next to the switch A.
This function is controlled directly by
the LPG control unit.
❒ D LPG operating mode indicator:
green LED next to the switch A.
This function is controlled directly by
the LPG control unit.
IMPORTANT If the ignition key is
turned to MAR, all the device LEDs will
stay on for approximately 4 seconds
(check function).
The engine is always started to petrol
to start after which, according to the
position of the switch A-fig. 60 the
following may occur:

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Recording and transferring
trip data
The trip data can be stored in the
system memory and transferred using
a suitably configured USB memory
stick or by Uconnect™ LIVE app.
This allows you to display the history of
the collected data, showing the
complete analysis of the trip data and
of your driving style.
Further information is available at
www.driveuconnect.eu.
IMPORTANT Do not remove the USB
memory stick nor unpair the
smartphone and the Uconnect™ LIVE
App before the system has
downloaded the data, otherwise it
could be lost.
During the transfer of data to the
devices, messages may appear on the
radio display to guide the user
correctly through the operation; follow
these instructions. These messages
are only displayed with the ignition key
at STOP and when a delay in the
system switching off is set.
The data are automatically transferred
to the devices when the engine is
switched off. Transferred data will be
deleted from the system memory in
this manner. You can choose to store the trip data
or not, by pressing the “Settings”
button and by setting the storage
activation and the USB or Cloud
transfer mode.
REMARKS
When the USB memory stick is full, the
warning messages are shown on the
radio display.
When the eco:Drive™ data are not
transferred to USB memory stick for a
long time, the internal memory of the
Uconnect™ LIVE system may be
exhausted. Follow the instructions
given by the messages on the radio
display.
my:Car
my:Car allows you to keep the “health”
of your vehicle always under control.
my:Car can detect malfunction in real
time and inform the user about the
expiry of the servicing interval. Press
the “my:Car” button to interact with the
application.
The display will show a screen with the
“care:Index” section, which provides all
the detailed information about the
status of the vehicle. Press the “Active
warnings” button (if present) to showthe details of the vehicle’s faults which
caused a warning light to switch on.
The vehicle status can be seen both
on www.driveuconnect.eu or through
the Uconnect™ LIVE app.
Settings
Press the button on the front
panel to display the main “Settings”
menu.
NOTE The menu items displayed vary
according to the versions.
Indicatively, the menu is composed of
the following items:
❒ Display;
❒ Units;
❒ Voice commands;
❒ Clock & Date;
❒ Safety;
❒ Lights (for versions/markets, where
provided);
❒ Doors & Locks;
❒ Vehicle Off Options;
❒ Audio;
❒ Phone/ Bluetooth;

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IF THE BATTERY IS
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IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is provided for information
purposes only. You are advised to
contact a Fiat Dealership to have this
operation carried out.
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.
Charging should be slow at a low
ampere rating for approximately 24
hours. Charging for a longer time may
damage the battery.
Versions without Start&Stop
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:
❒ disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
❒ connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, making sure that
polarities are correct;
❒ turn on the charger;
❒ when you have finished, turn the
charger off before disconnecting the
battery;
❒ reconnect the terminal to the
negative battery pole.
Versions with Start&Stop
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:
❒ disconnect the connector A fig. 132
(pressing the button B) from the
sensor C monitoring the battery
charge status, on the negative pole
D of the battery;
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❒ connect the positive cable of the
battery charger to the positive
battery pole E fig. 133 and the
negative cable to the terminal of
sensor D;
❒ turn on the charger. At the end of
the charging process, switch the
battery charger off;
❒ after having disconnected the
battery charger, reconnect
connector A to the sensor C as
shown in fig. 132.
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7) DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
•The daytime running lights are an alternative to the dipped
beam headlights for driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on during the day, and
they are also permitted in those countries where this is not
obligatory.
•Daytime running lights cannot replace dipped beam
headlights when driving at night or through tunnels.
•The use of daytime running lights is governed by the highway
code of the country in which you are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
8) FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
If, after an impact, you smell fuel or notice leaks from the fuel
system, do not reactivate the system to avoid the risk of fire.
9) INTERIOR FITTINGS
•The cigar lighter gets extremely hot. Handle it with caution and
do not allow it to be used by children to avoid the risk of fire or
burns. Always check that the cigar lighter has switched off.
•Only accessories with a maximum power of 180 W (maximum
absorption 15 A) can be connected to the socket.
•Never travel with the glove compartment open: it could injure
the passenger in the event of a crash.
•On both sides of the passenger side sun visor there is a label
remembering that it is compulsory to deactivate the airbags if a
rearward facing child restraint system is fitted.
Always comply with the instructions on the label.10) SUNROOF – ELECTRIC SOFT TOP
ELECTRIC WINDOWS
When leaving the car, always remove the key from the ignition
device to avoid the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants due to
accidental operation of these devices: improper use can be
dangerous. Before and during operation, always check that
nobody is exposed to the risk of being injured either directly by
the moving window or through objects getting
caught or hit by it.
11) SOFT TOP
•Keep hands away from the soft top mechanism while opening
and closing the soft top or if the soft top stops in a position before
the cycle is completed to prevent damage and injury.
•Keep children away from the area in which the top is folding
during opening or closing operations.
12) DOORS
Before opening a door, ensure that you can do it in conditions of
safety. Open the doors only when the vehicle is stationary.
13) LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
•Never exceed the maximum allowed load in the luggage
compartment, see chapter “Technical specifications”. Also make
sure that the objects you place in the luggage compartment have
been properly secured, to avoid them from being thrown forward
consequent to sudden braking and injuring your passengers.
•Do not drive with the tailgate open as exhaust fumes may enter
the vehicle.
•If you are travelling in areas with few filling stations and you
want to transport fuel in a spare tank, comply with the law by
using only an approved, suitably secured tank. In the event of a
collision the fire risk is increased all the same.

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•The HH system is not a parking brake, therefore do not leave
the vehicle without activating the handbrake, switching off the
engine, and engaging first gear, with the vehicle parked in safe
conditions.
•There may be situations on small gradients
(less than 8%), with car laden or a trailer attached to it (where
provided), in which the HH system may not activate, causing a
slight reversing motion and increasing the risk of collision with
another vehicle or object.
The driver is, in any case, responsible for safe driving.
•The HBA system cannot increase tyre grip on the road over
the limits imposed by laws of physics: always drive carefully
according to the conditions of the road surface.
•The HBA system is an aid for the driver, who must always pay
full attention while driving.
The responsibility always rests with the driver.
16) ENGINE BONNET
•Before opening the bonnet, check that windscreen wiper
arm is not lifted from the windscreen.
•The bonnet may drop suddenly if the supporting rod is not
positioned correctly.
Only perform these operations when the car is stationary.
•Be careful working inside engine compartment when the
engine is hot to avoid burning yourself. Do not place your
hands near the engine fan as it may be activated even when
the key is removed. Wait until the engine has cooled.
•Be very careful not to allow scarves, neck ties and other
loose articles of clothing from touching, even accidentally, any
moving parts. This may cause the clothing to be pulled into the
part, resulting in serious injury to the wearer. •For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed
while the car is travelling. Make sure that the bonnet is properly
closed and that the lock is engaged. If you notice when driving
that the bonnet has not been properly locked, stop immediately
and close the bonnet correctly.
•Use both hands to lift the bonnet. Before lifting, check that the
windscreen wiper arms are not raised from the windscreen, that
the vehicle is stationary and that the handbrake is engaged.
17) CONTROLS
•It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any after-market operation
involving steering system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the vehicle with type-approval requirements.
•Before performing any maintenance operations, always stop
the engine and remove the key from the ignition to lock the
steering column (especially when the car wheels are not touching
the ground). If this is not possible (for example if the key needs to
be turned to MAR or the engine must be running), remove the
main fuse that protects the electric power steering.
18) PARKING SENSORS
Parking manoeuvres, however, are always the driver’s
responsibility. While carrying out these manoeuvres, always make
sure that no people (especially children) or animals are in the area
concerned.
The parking sensors are used to assist the driver, who must
never allow his attention to lapse during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even those executed at low speeds.