2018 FIAT 500 bonnet

SYMBOLS
Some car components have coloured labels whose symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this component.
A plate summarising these symbols can also be found under the bonnet.
VEHICLE CHANGES/ALTERATIONS
IMPORTANT Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in which the
occupants could even be fatally injured.

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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.

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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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IMPORTANT Follow the instructions
contained in the assembly kit carefully.
Assembly must be performed by
qualified personnel.
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BONNET 16)
To open the bonnet:
❒ Pull lever A-fig. 45 in front of the
driver’s door.
❒ move the release lever B in the
direction of the arrow and then lift
the bonnet and locate the safety
prop.
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❒ Insert the safety prop in its housing
A-fig. 46 integral to the bonnet.
❒ To close the bonnet, remove the
bonnet stay and put it back in its
own locking device, slowly lower
the bonnet to about 20 cm from the
engine compartment, then let it
drop into position and check that it
is completely closed. If not, repeat
the procedure.
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Years4321SERVICING AND CARE
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN39) 21)
Thousands of kilometres7515013512010590
PETROL/LPG VERSIONS
IMPORTANT: When you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing,
maintaining the frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note.
Warning: simply restarting maintenance from the beginning of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for
some operations!
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 Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary;
check the condition/expiry date of the “Fix&Go Automatic” repair kit (for versions/markets, where provided)
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, boot, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine management
systems, emissions and engine oil decay
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade
position/wear (for markets/versions, where provided)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets
if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
(1) Topping up must be carried out with the fluids indicated in this Use and Maintenance Booklet and only after checking that the system is
undamaged

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DIESEL VERSIONS
IMPORTANT: When you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining
the frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note.
Warning: simply restarting maintenance from the beginning of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for
some operations!
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Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary;
check the condition/expiry date of the “Fix&Go Automatic” repair kit
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, boot, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine management
systems, emissions and engine oil decay (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
(for markets/versions, where provided)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets
if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
(1) Topping up must be carried out with the fluids indicated in this Use and Maintenance Booklet and only after checking that the system is
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Thousands of miles6012010896847248362412
Years

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REGULAR
INSPECTIONS
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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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The instructions for good preservation
follow below:
❒ avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations.
Then, wash the vehicle, only by
hand, using pH-neutral detergents;
dry it with a wet chamois leather.
Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the
vehicle.
❒ Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the
acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
❒ Avoid (if at all possible) parking the
vehicle under trees; remove
vegetable resins immediately as,
when dried, it may only be possible
to remove them with abrasive
products and/or polishes, which is
highly inadvisable as they could alter
the typical opacity of the paint.
❒ Do not use pure windscreen washer
fluid for cleaning the front
windscreen and rear screen; dilute it
by at least 50% in water.
Some versions are fitted with exclusive
decorations on the door mirror covers;
do not use pressurised or high-
temperature jets of water when washing
them.Versions with stickers or wrapping
4)
To correctly clean and wash the car,
proceed as follows:
❒ Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations.
Then, wash the vehicle, only by
hand, using pH-neutral detergents;
dry it with a wet chamois leather.
Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the
vehicle.
❒ If high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, hold at
least 40 cm away from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. It should be remembered
that the build up of water can
damage the car over a period of
time;
❒ Wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
❒ Use a sponge to wipe a slightly
soapy solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
❒ Rinse with plenty of water and dry
with a jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts with special
care, such as the door frames,
bonnet and the headlight frames,
where water may stagnate more
easily. The car should not be taken
to a closed area immediately, but
left outside so that residual water
can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been
parked in the sun.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle.
Where possible, do not park under
trees; the resinous substances that
many species release give the paint a
dull appearance and increase the
possibility of triggering rusting
processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.