2018 FIAT 500 tow

IN AN EMERGENCY
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REPLACING A BULB
34) 19)
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.

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Side
IMPORTANT The intervention must be
carried out taking all precautions
necessary to avoid damaging the
bodywork (use a sufficiently rigid and
appropriately thick plastic card).
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒ lever the lens off, by initially applying
force from the front towards the
back (1-fig. 119);
❒ lever in the opposite direction, by
applying force from the back
part (2-fig. 119) and remove the
unit;
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❒ turn the bulb holder anticlockwise,
extract the press-fitted bulb and
replace it;
❒ reinstall the bulb holder into the
lens, then put back the assembly
making sure that the fixing clip has
clicked.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For bulb replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
❒ open the tailgate;
❒ unscrew the two fastening screws
A fig. 120 and extract the light
cluster axially without rotating it;
❒ remove the bulb holder from its
housing releasing it from the locking
tabs B;
❒ extract the bulbs by pushing them
slightly and turning them counter-
clockwise.The bulbs are arranged as follows in
fig. 121:
C: tail / brake light;
D: direction indicators.
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TOWING THE CAR 37)
Version with Dualogic gearbox
Make sure that the gearbox is in neutral
(N) (checking that the vehicle moves
when pushed) and proceed in the
same way as for towing a normal
vehicle with a manual gearbox.
If the gearbox cannot be put in neutral,
do not tow the vehicle and contact a
Fiat Dealership.
ATTACHING THE
TOW RING
The tow ring provided with the car is
housed in the tool box under the boot
mat.
Proceed as follows:
❒ release the front cap
A-fig. 134 or the rear cap fig. 135;
❒ take the tow hook B from its
housing in the tool support;
❒ fully tighten it on the threaded pin.
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135 - rearDVDF0S0204c

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SERVICING AND CARE
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Fiat has planned a
series of checks and services at fixed
distance intervals and, for
versions/markets, where provided, at
fixed time intervals, as described in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Regardless of the above, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
liquids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all
Fiat Dealerships according to fixed
time or kilometres/miles intervals.
If, during each operation, in addition to
the ones scheduled, the need arises
for further replacements or repairs,
these may be carried out with the
owner’s explicit agreement only. If your
vehicle is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one service
operation and the next should be
reduced. IMPORTANT NOTES
Scheduled Servicing interventions are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to
have them carried out may invalidate
the warranty.
We advise you to inform a Fiat
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the
next service.

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Check soft top operation while closing and opening;
check of seals and lubrication of canvas sliding
side guide (convertible versions only)
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary
Check conditions and wear of front/rear disc brake
pads (for versions/markets, where provided) and
operation of pad wear indicator
Visually inspect condition and wear of the rear drum brake lining
Inspect and if necessary adjust tensioning of accessory drive belt(s)
(for versions without automatic tensioner only)
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (2)
Replace accessory drive belt(s) (3)
(2) The engine oil and filter change interval depends on driving conditions and is signalled by a warning light or message on the instrument
panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. If the vehicle is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine oil and filter every year.
(3) Areas that are not dusty: advised maximum distance 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance
travelled. Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage
60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
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SERVICING AND CARE
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REGULAR
INSPECTIONS
39) 22) 4)
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:
❒ engine coolant fluid level;
❒ brake fluid level;
❒ windscreen washer fluid level;
❒ tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒ operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒ operation of the windscreen
wiper/washer system, position and
wear of the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
You are advised to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have
been designed and produced
specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in the “Technical
specifications” section).
DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
If the vehicle is mainly used in one of
the following particularly harsh
conditions:
❒ trailer or caravan towing;
❒ dusty roads;
❒ short repeated distances (less than
7-8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
❒ engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of inactivity;
perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check front disk brake pad
conditions and wear;
❒ Check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;❒ sight inspect the conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission,
pipes and hoses (exhaust -
fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒ check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒ visually check the various drive belt
conditions;
❒ check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
❒ check pollen filter and replace it, if
required;
❒ check air cleaner and replace it, if
required.

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Unladen weight (with all fluids,
fuel tank 90% full and
without optional equipment): 865 905 930/940  970/980  940 980
Payload
 including the driver: 475 445 440 415 440 415
Maximum
permitted loads
– front axle: 770 770 830 830 830 830
– rear axle: 640 640 640 640 640 640
– total: 1340 1350 1370/1380  1385/1395  1380 1395
Towable loads
with braked trailer: 800 800 800 800 800 800
trailer without brakes: 400 400 400 400 400 400
Maximum load on the tow hook
with braked trailer: 60 60 60 60 60 60
Weights (kg)
0.9 TwinAir
60 HP*- 65 HP0.9 TwinAir 105 HP
If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the
maximum permitted loads.
Dualogic versions.
* For versions/markets, where provided
0.9 TwinAir 80 HP*- 85 HP
WEIGHTS

TECHNICAL DATA
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Unladen weight (with all fluids,
fuel tank 90% full and
without optional equipment): 865/900  905/940  865 905 930/940  970/980 
Payload  including the driver: 480/450  450/420  480 450 440 415
Maximum
permitted loads
– front axle: 770 770 770 770 830 830
– rear axle: 640 640 640 640 640 640
– total: 1345/1350  1355/1360  1345 1355 1370/1380  1385/1395 
Towable loads
with braked trailer: 800 800 800 800 800 800
trailer without brakes: 400 400 400 400 400 400
Maximum load on the tow hook
with braked trailer: 60 60 60 60 60 60
Weights (kg)
1.2 8V 69 HP
If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the
maximum permitted loads.
Dualogic versions.
* For versions/markets, where provided
1.4 16V 100 HP*1.2 8V 69 HP EVO2 S&S