2018 FIAT 500 Gearbox

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best
performance from its technical features.
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and above all
with those concerning brakes, steering and gearbox; at the same time, you can understand the vehicle behaviour on different road
surfaces.
This document also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care and
maintenance of your vehicle over time.
After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the vehicle, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains on
board the vehicle should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Fiat offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new vehicle and the service provided
by the people at Fiat.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all vehicle versions.
Options, equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not explicitly indicated in the text: as a
consequence, you should only consider the information which is related to the trim level, engine and version that you
have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the production of the model, outside the specific request of
options at the time of purchase, will be identified with the wording
(where provided).
All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA Italy
S.p.A. aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason it reserves the right to make changes
to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons.
For further information, contact a Fiat Dealership.

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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: Only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95, in compliance with the European
specification EN228. Do not use petrol containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving
issues, as well as damage fundamental components of the supply system.
Diesel engines: refuel only with Diesel fuel motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other
products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the “Refuelling the vehicle” paragraph in the “Starting and driving” chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Versions with manual gearbox (petrol engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged, put the gear in neutral, fully
depress the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has
started.
Versions with manual gearbox (diesel engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged, put the gear in neutral, fully
depress the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
mwarning
lights to switch off. Turn the ignition key to AVV and finally release it as soon as the engine starts.
Versions with automatic transmission: make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Parking) or N
(Neutral), fully depress the brake pedal, then turn the ignition key to AVV.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or
other flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help
protect the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Fiat
Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the electric system of the vehicle can support the
required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental
friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
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DOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN (colour display)
The symbols appear on the display, together with a dedicated message, on some versions, when one or more doors, the
tailgate or the bonnet
(for versions/markets, where provided) are not properly closed.
An acoustic signal is also emitted with the doors open and the car in motion.
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“DUALOGIC” GEARBOX FAULT (for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on but should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light comes on flashing, along with a dedicated message on the display and an acoustic signal, to indicate a
gearbox fault.
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
The warning light switches on constantly with the vehicle stationary and the driver’s side or passenger side seat belt
(when the passenger is present) not fastened.
The warning light will flash and a buzzer will sound if the car is in motion and the front seat belts are not correctly fastened.
For permanent deactivation of the acoustic signal (buzzer) of the S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) system contact
a Fiat Dealership. The system can be reactivated at any time using the Setup Menu.
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EBD FAULT (Multifunction display)
The simultaneous switching on of the warning lights with the engine on indicates either a failure of the EBD system or that
the system is not available. In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking
sharply.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Drive very carefully to a Fiat Dealership to have the system inspected.
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RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved upwards or, together with the left
indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ACTIVATION
The indication CITY switches on when the “Dualdrive” electric power steering system is activated by pressing the “CITY”
button on the dashboard. Press the button again to turn the CITY indication off. CITY
SPORT
ECO
DUALOGIC
GEARBOX
MESSAGES
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The light comes on when the main beam headlights are turned on.
SPORT FUNCTION ON
The indication SPORT appears on the display when the “SPORT” function is selected by pressing the respective button on
the dashboard. The SPORT indication will switch off when the button is pressed again.
A dedicated screen instead of the “SPORT” indication is displayed on some versions.
ECO FUNCTION ON
The indication ECO appears on the display when the “ECO” function is selected by pressing the respective button on the
dashboard. The ECO indication will switch off when the button is pressed again.
A dedicated page instead of the “ECO” indication is displayed on some versions.
For versions equipped with “Dualogic” gearbox, the following messages can be displayed:
Reduce gear changes – Manual method unavailable – Automatic method unavailable – Clutch overheating – Depress
brake pedal – Depress brake pedal - Engine start delayed – Gear unavailable
Operation not admissible – Depress brake pedal and repeat operation – Shift to neutral.
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ENABLING CRUISE CONTROL
The indicator light turns on when cruise control is activated.
ENABLING THE SPEED LIMITER
The indicator light comes on when the speed limiter is activated.

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DISPLAY
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
The standard screen fig. 4 shows the
following information:
1 Odometer (display of distance travelled
in kilometres/miles)
2 Cruise Control/Speed Limiter
3 Indication of possible ice on the road
4 Digital fuel level gauge
5 Date and time
6 Gear engaged indication
(Dualogic versions)
7 Gear Shift Indicator
8 Outside temperature gauge
9 Headlight alignment position
(only with dipped headlights on)
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10 SPORT driving mode indication / ECO
driving mode indication
11 Dualdrive electric power steering
enabled
12 Digital engine coolant thermometer
13 Speed Limiter set speed
14 Car service indicator
COLOUR DISPLAY
The standard screen fig. 5 shows the
following information:
1 Odometer (display of distance travelled
in kilometres/miles)
2 Digital engine coolant temperature
gauge
3 Digital rev counter (tachometer)
4 Gear Shift Indicator
5 Date
6 Outside temperature gauge
7 Dualdrive electric steering engagement
8 Car speed indication
9 Headlight alignment position (only with
dipped headlights on)
10 Time
11 eco Index
12 Digital fuel level gauge
13 Gear engaged indication
(Dualogic gearbox versions only)SETUP MENU
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The setup menu comprises a series of
functions with a circular arrangement.
The setup menu can be activated by
briefly pressing the
MENU button fig. 6.

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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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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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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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