2018 FIAT 500 dashboard

KNOWING YOUR CAR
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DASHBOARD WITH SPORT STEERING WHEEL
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A direction indicator stalk – B audio controls on steering wheel – C instrument panel – D headlight alignment corrector – E audio controls on
steering wheel – F windscreen wiper/washer and rear window wiper/washer stalk – G dualdrive power steering (CITY function)
H display: audio system/Uconnect™ – I central air diffusers – L fog lights/rear fog lights – M passenger airbag – N side air diffusers
O glove box – P emergency lights and switch – Q climate control system controls – R right electric window – S gear lever
T left electric window – U ASR-OFF button– V ignition switch – Z driver airbag – X steering wheel adjustment lever – W Cruise Control/Speed
Limiter lever
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EBD FAULT (colour 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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SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED (Colour display – for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol is shown on the display, together with a dedicated message and an acoustic signal, when the vehicle exceeds
the speed limit set in the Setup Menu (e.g. 120 km/h).
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PASSENGER AIRBAG/SIDE BAGS DEACTIVATED
The warning light indicates the passenger’s airbag protection status. If the warning light is off, passenger’s airbag protection
is active: to deactivate it, use the Setup Menu (in this case the LED lights up). When the engine is started (ignition key
turned to MAR position), the warning light turns on for about 8 seconds, provided that at least 5 seconds have elapsed
from when it was switched off. If not, contact a Fiat Dealership.
If the engine is switched off/on again in less than 5 seconds the warning light may remain off. In this case, to check correct
warning light operation, switch the engine off, wait for at least 5 seconds and switch the engine on again.
The warning light may light up with various intensity levels depending on the vehicle conditions. The intensity may also vary
during the same key cycle.
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ASR SYSTEM DISCONNECTED (Colour display)
The symbol lights up on the colour display together with a dedicated message when the ASR system is deactivated by
pressing the ASR-OFF button on the dashboard. The LED in the button will light up at the same time.
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ABS FAULT
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light comes on, on some versions along with a message on the display, when the system is inefficient or not
available. In this case the braking system maintains its efficiency unaltered but without the advantage of the ABS system.
Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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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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MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL
3) 2)
Press the knob A-fig. 22 to turn the
climate control system on and off.
NOTE Optimal cooling/heating of the
passenger compartment may not be
guaranteed together with Start&Stop.
To prioritise the operation of the
climate control system, deactivate the
Start&Stop function.
AIR RECIRCULATION
(knob B-fig. 22)
TInside air recirculation
ÚAir intake from outside
Use air recirculation for maximum
climate control performance.
To demist the windows, set the
recirculation control to on U.
IMPORTANT In warm-humid weather
conditions, using cold air on the
windscreen may cause external
condensation, which could limit
visibility. A fan knob and climate control system compressor button
B recirculation control / air intake from outside knob
C air distribution knob
μ air flow to central and side dashboard vents to ventilate the chest and the face during
the hot season.
∑distribution between the footwell diffusers (warmest air) and the dashboard diffusers
(coolest air).
∂ towards the footwell diffusers. Due to the natural tendency of heat to spread upwards,
this type of distribution warms the passenger compartment up as quickly as possible,
providing an immediate feeling of warmth.
∏distribution between the footwell diffusers and the windscreen and front side window
diffusers. This type of distribution achieves effective heating of the passenger
compartment and prevents the windows from misting up.
- air flow to the windscreen and front side window diffusers to demist or defrost them.
D heated rear windscreen button
E temperature adjustment knob
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With the selector switch in the AUTO
position, the side lights and dipped beam
headlights are controlled by the dusk
sensor.
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
❒ With the ring in the 2position,
push the stalk forwards towards the
dashboard. The
1warning light on
the instrument panel will light.
❒ For vehicles with the AUTO
function: with the ring in the AUTO
position and the dipped beam
headlights on, push the stalk
forwards toward the dashboard.
❒ They are deactivated by pulling the
stalk towards the steering wheel.
Flashing
❒ You can flash the beams pulling the
stalk toward the steering wheel
(unstable position).
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on with the
starter switch in the STOP position or
with the key removed, by moving the
left stalk ring first to the position (or
the AUTO position if the vehicle does
not have a dusk sensor) and then to
position
2.The warning light
3lights on the
instrument panel. Repeat the same
operation to switch them off.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
❒ up a: activates the right direction
indicator;
❒ down b: activates the left direction
indicator.
LANE CHANGE
FUNCTION
❒ Move the lever upwards or
downwards (unstable position) for
less than half a second and the
direction indicator will flash 3 times
to signal a lane change, then
immediately switch off
automatically.
FOLLOW ME HOME
This function allows the space
surrounding the car to be lit up for the
set period of time.
Activation
The “Follow Me Home” device is
activated by pulling the stalk fig. 25
towards the steering wheel, in addition
to the stroke end click.
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS
7)
❒ For vehicles with the AUTO
function: with the key in the MAR
position and the ring turned to the
O position, the daytime running
lights switch on automatically.
❒
For vehicles with the AUTO function:
the daytime running lights are turned
on automatically by the dusk sensor
when the ring is in the AUTO position.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS/
SIDE LIGHTS
❒ With key at MAR, turn the ring nut to
2. The warning light
3on the
instrument panel will come on. When
the dipped beam headlights are on,
the daytime running lights switch off.
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KNOWING YOUR CAR
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With the windscreen wiper on and
reverse gear engaged, rear window
wiping will be continuous in the same
way.
“Smart washing” function
❒ Push the lever towards the
dashboard and hold it in position to
activate the rear window washer jet.
RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
4)
The sensor will be activated when the
ignition device is turned to MAR, and
will be deactivated in the STOP
position.
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This is a device located behind the
interior rear view mirror fig. 30, in
contact with the windscreen. It can
measure the amount of rain and,
consequently, control the automatic
windscreen wiping mode depending
on the amount of water on the
windscreen.
IMPORTANT Keep the window clean in
the sensor area.
AUTOMATIC WIPING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Activation
The user can choose automatic wiping
by moving the right steering wheel
stalk fig. 28 to the AUTO (B) position.
The activation of the automatic wiping
will be notified to the driver by a single
stroke.
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Sensitivity Adjustment
The rain sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted through the display menu or
on the UconnectTM 5" or 7” system.
Inhibition
If the starter switch is moved to the
STOP position, leaving the right
steering wheel stalk in the AUTO (B)
position, when the vehicle is next
started (starter switch in the MAR
position), no wiping cycle to prevent
damage to the system if the
windscreen is being washed manually
or if there is ice on it.
To re-enable the automatic wiping
mode:
❒ Put the right steering wheel stalk in
a position other than AUTO and
then back to the AUTO position;
❒ exceed the speed of 5 km/h when
the sensor detects rain.
Deactivation
The user can disable automatic wiping
by moving the right steering wheel
stalk to a position other than AUTO.

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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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SAFETY
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SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) - AIRBAG
25)
The vehicle may be equipped with:
❒ front driver airbag;
❒ front passenger airbag;
❒ driver’s side knee bag;
❒ driver and passenger front side
bags for pelvis, chest and shoulder
protection (Side bags);
❒ side bags for head protection of
front seat passengers
(window bag);
❒ side bags for head protection
of the front seat passengers and
rear side seat passengers
(for versions/markets, where
provided) (window bag).
FRONT AIRBAGS
The front driver/passenger airbags and
the driver’s knee bag (for
versions/markets, where provided)
protect the front seat occupants in the
event of frontal impacts of
medium/high severity, by placing the
bag between the occupant and the
steering wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-activation in other types
of collisions (side collisions, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
An electronic control unit will make the
bag inflate
in the event of a frontal impact.
The bag will inflate instantaneously
placing itself between the front
occupants body and the structures
which could cause injury. It will deflate
immediately afterwards.
Front airbags are not a replacement of
but complementary to the seat belts,
which you are recommended to
always wear, as specified by law in
Europe and most non-European
countries.In the event of an impact, someone not
wearing a seat belt could move
forward and come into contact with a
bag which is still in the opening phase.
The protection offered by the bag is
compromised in these circumstances.
The front airbags (driver, passenger,
driver’s knee bags) are designed and
calibrated to protect front seat
passengers wearing seat belts.
Their volume at the moment of
maximum inflation fills most of the
space between the steering wheel and
the driver, between the lower post
guard and the knees on passenger
side and between the dashboard and
the passenger.
The airbags are not deployed in the
event of minor frontal impacts (for
which the restraining action of the seat
belts is sufficient).
Seat belts must always be worn. In the
event of head-on collisions, they
ensure the correct positioning of the
occupant.