2018 FIAT 500 boot

KNOWING YOUR CAR
40
Emergency manoeuvre
If the control buttons fail to operate, the
sunroof can be moved manually,
proceeding as described below:
❒ remove the protective cap A-fig. 33
located on the internal covering,
behind the blinds;
❒ take the Allen key (provided as
standard) from the toolbox in the
boot;
❒ fit the Allen key in position B and
turn it:
– clockwise, to open the roof;
– anticlockwise, to close the roof.
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SOFT TOP 10), 11) 6)
❒ The soft top can be opened/closed
through buttons A or B-fig. 34,
located near the ceiling light.
it is advisable to close the soft top
when the car is parked.
The closed top effectively protects the
car from rain and from theft.
IMPORTANT: the motor may overheat
if the soft top is repeatedly operated
within a short space of time, thus
causing the overheating protection to
inhibit system operation. Wait for a
minute and repeat.
Opening from initial position: all
closed soft top
❒ Pressing the one-touch button
A-fig. 34 once the soft top opens
automatically to the horizontal
opening position (spoiler position -
see fig. 35).
❒ If one of the two buttons is pressed
before reaching the stop position,
the top may stop in an intermediate
horizontal opening position.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
42
Emergency manoeuvre
If the switches fail, the soft top can be
moved manually proceeding as
described below:
❒ take the key provided and located in
the boot together with the tool box
or the Fix&Go kit;
❒ fit the wrench in the special housing
A-fig. 37 inside the luggage
compartment, under the parcel
shelf;
❒ turn in clockwise direction to open
the soft top and counter-clockwise
to close it.
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Initialisation procedure
The soft top must be re-initialised after
disconnecting the battery or if the
relevant protection fuse is blown.
Proceed as follows:
❒ before carrying out any other
operation, make sure the engine is
on during the whole initialisation
procedure;
❒ keep the opening button A-fig. 34
pressed until the soft top is
completely open;
❒ when the soft top is completely
open, keep the button pressed for
at least 2 seconds;
❒ keep the closing button B-fig. 34
pressed until the soft top is
completely closed;
❒ when the soft top is completely
closed, keep the button B-fig. 34
pressed for at least 2 seconds.When the procedure is terminated, the
soft top will automatically carry out a
complete opening and closing cycle
(up to 25 cm from the completely
closed position) to inform the driver
that correct operation has been
restored.
Important notes
❒ The horizontal and vertical parts of
the soft top can be operated at any
speed lower than 100 and 80 km/h
respectively.
❒ The top can be operated at any
temperature in the range from
-18 to +80°C.
❒ It is recommended to have the
engine running always when
opening or closing the soft top.
❒ If required, remove the battery with
open or closed soft top, but NOT
when the soft top is moving.
❒ Do not fix a roof rack to the top and
do not travel with objects resting on
the open top.

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BOOT 13)
ELECTRIC HANDLE
(SOFT TOUCH)
❒ Operate the electric handle A-fig. 41
to open the tailgate.
❒ To release the lock manually, use
the metal insert of the ignition key.
❒ To release the lock with the remote
control, press button R.
❒ To close, use the handle located
inside the tailgate.
❒ If the tailgate is not shut properly the
dedicated instrument panel or
colour display warning light (where
provided) will switch on.
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Opening the tailgate with soft top
all open
❒ Pressing the tailgate opening
one-touch button A-fig. 41 to
automatically close the soft top to
spoiler position. The tailgate can be
opened in spoiler position.
Hatchback emergency opening
To open the tailgate from the
passenger compartment if the car
battery is run down or the electric
tailgate lock is faulty, proceed as
follows:
❒ remove the rear head restraints;
❒ fold the seat backrests over;
❒ press lever A-fig. 42 inside the
luggage compartment.
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ROOF RACK/SKI
RACK 14) 7)
FASTENERS
The fasteners are located in the areas
shown in fig. 43.
To use the front fasteners, remove the
cap A fig. 43, accessible with the door
open.
The rear fixing areas B can be found
according to measurements shown in
fig. 44.
Lineaccessori Mopar
®at provides a
specific roof rack/ski rack for the
tailgate.
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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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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
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100200180160140120
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
undamaged




 
 
 

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Thousands of miles6012010896847248362412
Years

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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TECHNICAL DATA
IDENTIFICATION
DATA
VIN PLATE
The plate can be found on the left side
of the boot floor and it bears the
following identification data fig. 148:
A Name of Manufacturer
B Type-approval number.
C Vehicle type identification code.
D Chassis manufacture number.
E Maximum authorised weight of
vehicle when fully laden plus trailer.F Maximum authorised weight of
vehicle when fully laden plus trailer.
G Maximum authorised weight on first
axle (front).
H Maximum authorised weight on
second axle (rear).
I Engine type.
L Bodywork version code.
M Spare part number.
N Smoke opacity index (for diesel
engines).
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BODY PAINTWORK
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
This can be found on the external rear
door pillar (left-hand side) and it bears
the following information fig. 149:
A Paint manufacturer.
B Colour name.
C Fiat colour code.
D Respray and touch up code.
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