2018 FIAT 500 Intervals

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INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE/DECAYED ENGINE OIL
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light (for versions/markets, where provided) switches on, but it should
switch off as soon as the engine is started.
NOTE For versions/markets, where provided, the indicator may be amber.
Low engine oil pressure
The warning light or the symbol switches on constantly along with a message on the display (for versions/markets, where
provided) when the system detects that engine oil pressure is low.
Engine oil degraded
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed (for versions/markets, where provided).
The warning light may flash in the following ways, depending on the version:
❑ cycles of 3 minutes with intervals with the warning light off for 5 seconds until the oil is changed.
After the initial warning, each time the engine is started up, the warning light will continue to flash in the same mode, until
the oil is changed. A specific message will appear on the display (for versions/
markets, where provided) in addition to the warning light. The lighting of this warning light should not be considered as a
fault, it simply informs the customer that the oil needs to be changed following normal car use.
Engine oil deterioration is accelerated by:
❑ mainly town use of the car which makes the DPF regeneration process more frequent;
❑ use of the vehicle for short drives, in which the engine does not have time to reach its regular operating temperature;
❑ repeated interruption of the regeneration process, signalled by the DPF warning light coming on.
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DOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN (versions with multifunction display)
The warning light appears 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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LOW BATTERY CHARGE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off as soon as the engine has
started (with the engine idling a brief delay before switching off is acceptable).
If the warning light or the symbol on the display (together with a dedicated message on the display on some versions)
remains on, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately.

KNOWING YOUR CAR
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DEACTIVATING FRONT
PASSENGER AIRBAG
AND SIDE BAG
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows the passenger side
airbag to be activated/deactivated.
Proceed as follows:
❒ briefly press MENU
Nbutton and,
after displaying the message
(Passenger bag: Off)
(to deactivate) or the message
(Passenger Bag: On) (to activate) by
pressing the + and – buttons, press
the MENU
Nbutton again;
❒ the confirmation request message is
displayed;
❒ press buttons + or – to select (Yes)
(to confirm activation/deactivation)
or (No) (to abort);
❒ briefly press MENU
Nto confirm
setting and go back to the menu
screen or hold the button down to
go back to the standard screen
without saving.With Passenger’s protection not
active, the LED “on the instrument
panel lights up fixed.
SERVICE
(SCHEDULED
SERVICING)
This function allows you to display the
information about km/mileage intervals
or, for versions/markets, where
provided, time intervals for car
servicing.
To consult the information, proceed as
follows:
– briefly press the MENU
Nbutton:
the display shows when servicing is
due in kilometres/miles or days (where
provided) according to the previous
setting (see paragraph “Units of
measurement”);
– briefly press the MENU
Nbutton to
go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen.
IMPORTANT The “Scheduled Servicing
Plan” includes car maintenance at fixed
intervals (refer to the “Maintenance and
care” chapter).This is displayed automatically, with
ignition key at MAR-ON, 2000 km (or
equivalent value in miles) before
servicing or, where provided, 30 days
before servicing. It is also displayed
each time the key is turned to MAR-
ON or, for versions/markets, where
provided, every 200 km (or equivalent
value in miles). Below this threshold
servicing indications are more frequent.
The display will be in km or miles
according to the unit of measurement
set. When the following scheduled
servicing is approaching, the word
“Service” will appear on the display,
followed by the number of
kilometres/miles or days (where
provided) left, when the key is turned to
MAR. Go to a Fiat Dealership, where the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan” operations
will be performed and the message will
be reset.
When the service interval is reached
and for about 1000 km/600 mi or 30
days, a service due message is
displayed.

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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.

SERVICING AND CARE
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ENGINE COOLANT
39) 22) 23)
The coolant level must be checked
when the engine is cold and must
range between the
MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU
UPand
distilled water gives freeze protection
up to –35°C.
When the vehicle is used in particularly
harsh weather conditions, we
recommend using a 60% mixture of
PARAFLU
UPand 40% of demineralised
water.
CHECKING LEVELS
ENGINE OIL
39) 22) 26) 4)
Check the engine oil level a few
minutes (about five) after the engine
has stopped, with the car parked on
level ground.
The oil level must be within the MIN
and MAX marks on the dipstick.
NOTE
The dipstick is integrated in the engine
oil cap for 0.9 TwinAir 60 HP*, 65 HP,
80 HP*, 85 HP and 105 HP versions.
❒ The range between the MIN and
MAX marks corresponds to about 1
litre of oil.
❒ If the level of the oil is close to or
below the MIN mark, add oil via the
filler fitting until the MAX mark is
reached.
❒ The oil level must never exceed the
MAX mark.
❒ The maximum engine oil
consumption is usually 400 grams
every 1000 km.
* For versions/markets, where provided
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHER
FLUID
39) 22)
Use a mixture of water and
PETRONAS DURANCE
SC35 fluid, in the following
concentrations:
❒ 30% PETRONAS DURANCE
SC35 and 70% water in summer.
❒ 50% PETRONAS DURANCE
SC35 and 50% water in winter.
BRAKE FLUID 39) 22)
The fluid level in the reservoir must not
exceed the MAX mark.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is
hygroscopic (i.e. it absorbs moisture).
For this reason, if the vehicle is mainly
used in areas with a high degree of
atmospheric humidity, the fluid should
be replaced at more frequent intervals
than specified in the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan”.

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Proceed as follows: detach the
connector A fig. 142 (by pressing
button B) from sensor C for monitoring
the status of the battery installed on
the negative battery pole D. This
sensor should never be disconnected
from the battery pole except if the
battery is replaced.
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.
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BATTERY
39) 24) 3)
The car is fitted with a
low-maintenance battery: no
electrolyte top-ups with distilled water
are needed in standard conditions
of use.
INSPECTING THE
CHARGE AND THE
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
The operations must be carried out as
described in this Owner Handbook
only by specialised personnel.
Topping must be carried out by
specialised personnel at a Fiat
Dealership.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a
genuine spare part with the same
specifications.
If a battery with different specifications
is fitted, the service intervals given in
the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will no
longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s
instructions for maintenance.
CAR INACTIVITY
(CARS EQUIPPED WITH
START&STOP SYSTEM)
In the event of vehicle inactivity
(or if the battery is replaced), special
attention must be paid to the
disconnection of the battery power
supply.