2018 FIAT 500 Owner handbook (in English)

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If you are in a different country, find out
what type of adapter is used there.
IMPORTANT Only use LPG for motor
vehicles.
IMPORTANT Look after the LPG
adaptor carefully so that it does not get
damaged.
Fuel - Vehicle
compatibility
identification Graphic
symbol for consumer
information in
accordance with
EN16942
The symbols shown below facilitated
recognising the correct fuel type to be
used on your car.
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Before proceeding with refuelling,
check the symbols inside the fuel filler
flap (where provided) and compare
them with the symbols shown on the
fuel pump (where provided).
Symbols for petrol powered cars
E5: Unleaded petrol containing up to
2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with
maximum 5.0% (V/V) ethanol
compliant with
EN228
E10: Unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with
maximum 10.0% (V/V) ethanol
compliant with
EN228
E5E10
Symbols for diesel powered cars
B7: Diesel containing up to 7% (V/V) of
FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)
compliant with EN590
B10: Diesel containing up to 10% (V/V)
of FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)
compliant with EN16734
Symbols for petrol - LPG bi-fuel
cars
E5: Unleaded petrol containing up to
2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with
maximum 5.0% (V/V) ethanol
compliant with EN228
E10:Unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with
maximum 10.0% (V/V) ethanol
compliant with EN228
LPG:Automotive LPG compliant with
EN589
B7B10
LPGE5E10

VERSION WITH LPG
SYSTEM
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INTRODUCTION
The LPG version features two fuel
supply systems: one for petrol and one
for LPG.
Like the petrol system, the LPG system
is timed, sequential multipoint type with
special injectors.
PASSIVE SAFETY/ACTIVE
SAFETY
Passive safety
The car has the same passive safety
specifications as other versions. In
particular, the tank mountings (located
in the spare wheel housing) have been
designed to exceed the Fiat safety
standards for impact tests.
Active safety
The car has the same active safety
specifications as other versions.
Although the LPG system has
numerous safety features, it is
advisable to proceed as follows every
time the car is not in use for a long
period or moved in an emergency as a
result of a breakdown or accident:
❒ unscrew the fixing devices
A - fig. 57, then remove the cover B;
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❒ close the LPG cock by rotating the
knurled ring nut C-fig. 58 clockwise;
❒ refit the cover and tighten the
fastening devices again.
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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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❒ switch A pressed rightwards
(identified by symbol Kindicates
petrol operation with lighting of the
respective amber LED C;
❒ switch A pressed on the left side
(identified by the symbol G)
indicates LPG operation with
activation of the associated green
LED D.
Five LEDs B (one amber and four
green) on the top part of the switch
display the amount of LPG in the
cylinders.
If the LPG runs out, the system
automatically switches to petrol: the
amber LED C besides the switch
comes on and the green LED D
indicating LPG operation goes off.
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After refuelling with LPG, after a normal
start-up on petrol, the fuel system
automatically returns to LPG: the
amber LED C next to the switch goes
off and the green LED D for LPG
operation turns on.
If you specifically wish to run on petrol,
press the switch A on the right-hand
side.
The amber LED C next to the switch
will turn on to indicate that switching
has taken place (the LPG fuel system
has been entirely disabled).
The fuel supply can only be returned to
LPG by operating switch A again,
green LED D next to the switch will turn
on to indicate that switching has taken
place.
In addition, when starting at outside
temperatures below approximately –
10°C, the switching times from petrol
to LPG increase to allow the pressure
regulator/reduction unit to heat up.
IMPORTANT If switching takes place
during acceleration or setting off, there
may be a brief drop in power.MULTIMEDIA
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TIPS, CONTROLS AND
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Road safety
Learn how to use the various system
functions before setting off.
Read the instructions for the system
carefully before setting off.
Reception conditions
Reception conditions change constantly
while driving.
Reception may be interfered with by the
presence of mountains, buildings or
bridges, especially when you are far
away from the broadcaster.
IMPORTANT The volume may be
increased when receiving traffic
bulletins.

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Care and maintenance
Observe the following precautions to
ensure the system is fully operational:
❒ the display is sensitive to
scratching, liquids and detergents.
The display should not come into
contact with pointed or rigid objects
which could damage its surface.
Do not press on the display when
cleaning it.
❒ never use alcohol, petrol or
petroleum-based solvents to clean
the display screen.
❒ prevent any liquid from entering the
system: this could damage it
beyond repair.
Anti-theft protection
The system is equipped with an anti-
theft protection system based on the
exchange of information with the
electronic control unit (Body Computer)
on the vehicle.
This guarantees maximum safety and
prevents the secret code from being
entered after the power supply has
been disconnected.
If the check has a positive outcome,
the system will start to operate,
whereas if the comparison codes are
not the same or if the electronic control
unit (Body Computer) is replaced, the
system will ask the user to enter the
secret code according to the
procedure described in the paragraph
below.Entering the secret code
When the system is switched on, if the
code is requested, the display will
show “Please enter Anti-Theft Code”
followed by the screen showing a
keypad to enter the secret code.
The secret code is made up of four
digits, from 0 to 9: to insert the code,
turn the “BROWSE ENTER” right knob
and press to confirm.
After inserting the fourth digit, move
the cursor to “OK” and press the
“BROWSE ENTER” right knob: the
system will start to operate.
If an incorrect code is entered, the
system displays “Code Error”
to notify the user of the need to enter
the correct code.
After the 3 available attempts to enter
the code, the system displays
“Incorrect Code. Radio locked.
Wait for 30 minutes”.
After the text has disappeared it is
possible to start the code entering
procedure again.

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Radio passport
This document certifies ownership of
the system. The vehicle radio passport
shows the system model, serial
number and secret code.
WARNING Keep the vehicle radio
passport in a safe place so that you
can give the information to the relevant
authorities if the system is stolen.
In case of loss of the car radio
passport, contact the Fiat Dealership,
taking an ID document and the car
ownership documents.Important notes
In the event of a failure, the system
should only be checked and repaired at
a Fiat Dealership.
If the temperature is particularly low,
the display may take a while to reach
optimum brightness.
If the vehicle is stopped for a while and
the external temperature is very high,
the system may go into “thermal
protection” mode, suspending
operation until the temperature in the
passenger compartment returns to
acceptable levels.
Look at the screen only and when it is
necessary and safe.
If you need to look at the screen for a
long time, pull over to a safe place so
as not to be distracted while driving.
Immediately stop using the system in
the event of a fault. Otherwise the
system might be damaged. Contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to
have the system repaired.
USB SOURCE
To activate USB mode, insert an
appropriate device into the vehicle USB
port (fig. 61).
IMPORTANT After using a USB
recharging socket, we recommend
always disconnecting the device
(smartphone) by removing the cable
from the vehicle socket first, never
from the device (fig. 61).
Cables left flying or connected
incorrectly could compromise correct
recharging and/or the USB socket
condition.
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UCONNECT ™ RADIO
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Controls on front panel
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ButtonGeneral functionsMode
g
On Short press
Off Short press
Volume Turn knob clockwise/anticlockwise
zII Volume activation/deactivation (Mute/Pause) Short press
N Exit the selection/return to previous screen Short press
Scroll list or tune to a radio station
BROWSE ENTER or select next/previous tracks Turn knob clockwise/anticlockwise
Confirm option shown on display Short press
INFO Select viewing mode (Radio, Media Player) Short press
AUDIO Access audio settings and adjustment functions Short press
MENU Access Settings menu Short press
MEDIA Source selection: USB or AUX (where provided) Short press
RADIO Access Radio mode Short press
1-2-3-4-5-6 Store current radio station Long press
Recall stored radio station Short press
A-B-C Select radio preset group or
Short press
select desired letter in each list
Search for previous radio station or
” select USB previous track Short press Scan lower frequencies until released rewind USB track Long press
Search for next radio station or
» select USB next track Short press
Scan higher frequencies until released
fast forward USB track Long press
Shuffle USB tracks on USB Short press
Repeat USB track Short press
Front panel control summary table