2018 FIAT 500 tow

KNOWING YOUR CAR
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HOT ENGINE COOLANT
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 or symbol on the display lights up when the engine is overheated, on some versions, together with a
dedicated message on the display.
❒ In normal driving conditions: stop the car, switch off the engine and check that the fluid level in the reservoir is not
below the MIN mark. In this case, wait for the engine to cool down, then slowly and carefully open the cap, top up with
coolant and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir itself. Also check visually for any
fluid leaks. Should the warning light turn on again at the next start-up, contact a Fiat Dealership.
❒ if the vehicle is used under demanding conditions (e.g. towing trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow down and, if the
light stays on, stop the car. Stop for two or three minutes with the engine running and slightly accelerated to facilitate
better coolant circulation, then turn the engine off. Check that the coolant level is correct as described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to keep the engine running and slightly accelerated for a few minutes
before turning it off.
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“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAULT
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on but it should switch off after a few seconds.
If the warning light stays on, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display, you may not have steering
assistance and the effort required to operate the steering wheel could be notably increased; steering is, however, possible.
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
If the warning light switches on while driving (on some versions, together with a dedicated message on the display) you may
not have steering assistance. Although it will still be possible to steer the vehicle, the effort needed to operate the steering
wheel could be increased: contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT In some circumstances, factors independent of the electric power steering could cause the warning light on
the instrument panel to switch on. In this case, stop the car immediately (should it be in motion), stop the engine for about
20 seconds and then restart the engine. If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT After the battery is disconnected, the steering must be initialised. The warning light switches on to indicate
this. To carry out this procedure, simply turn the steering wheel all the way from one end to the other or drive in a straight
line for about a hundred metres.

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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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STEERING WHEEL
2) 3)
The steering wheel angle adjustment
lever A-fig. 18 is located on the steering
column under the direction indicator
lever.
❒ Bring the lever downwards to unlock
the steering column.
❒ Adjust the steering column to the
most suitable position.
❒ Bring the lever upwards to lock it in
this position.
REAR-VIEW
MIRRORS 6)
INTERIOR MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of a
violent impact with the passenger.
Lever A fig. 19 can be used to move
the mirror to two different positions:
normal or antiglare.
REAR HEAD
RESTRAINTS (removal)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
❒ Raise lever A or B fig. 17 (both for
one-piece seat), unlock the
backrest and tilt it toward the
passenger compartment;
❒ raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
❒ press buttons A and B fig.16 at the
side of the two supports, then
remove the head restraints by
pulling them upwards.
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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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It is possible to enable this function
within 2 minutes after turning off the
engine. This function allows turning on
lights and low beams. It is possible to
set the headlights turning on time by
pulling the left lever towards the
steering wheel (unstable position) one
or more times. In this case it is
possible to choose between 0, 30, 60,
90 up to a maximum of 210 seconds.
Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light
3on the instrument
panel switches on. The display shows
a message and the time set for the
function.
The
3warning light comes on when
the stalk is first moved and stays on
until the function is automatically
deactivated.
Deactivation
This function is deactivated turning on
again the headlights, sidelights or
pulling the left lever towards the
steering wheel (unstable position) for
more than 2 seconds, or switching the
starter to MAR.
AUTO FUNCTION
(Dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an infrared LED sensor that works
in conjunction with the rain sensor. It is
located on the windscreen (fig. 25) and is
able to detect variations in outside
lighting based on the light sensitivity set
in the display Menu or the Uconnect™
5" or 7" HD system (where provided).
The higher the sensitivity, the lower the
amount of external light needed to
automatically switch the external lights
on.
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Function activation
Turn the left stalk ring A fig. 26 to the
AUTOposition.
IMPORTANT The function can only be
activated with the ignition device in the
MAR position.
Function deactivation
To deactivate the function, turn the left
stalk ring A to position 2.
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WINDOW WASHING
41) 4)
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
fig. 27
The stalk has five different positions
(four speed levels ):
A – windscreen wiper off
B – flick operation
C – continuous slow
D – continuous fast operation
E – temporary fast operation
(toggle position).
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
WITH AUTOMATIC
WIPING
The stalk can be put in four different
positions (fig. 28):
A - windscreen wiper stationary (0)
B - automatic wiping (AUTO)
C - slow continuous operation (LO)
D - fast continuous operation (HI)
E - temporary fast operation (unstable
position).
When passing directly from position B
to position E, the stalk returns to
position A when it is released.
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“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer. Keep the lever
pulled to activate both the windscreen
washer jet and the windscreen wiper
with a single movement; the latter turns
on automatically if you keep the lever
pulled for more than half a second.
The operation of the windscreen wiper
terminates several strokes after the
stalk is released; a final cleaning stroke
several seconds later completes the
wiping operation.
REAR WINDOW WIPER
41) 4)
❒ Turn ring A fig. 29 from the O
position to the (rearscreen wiper
symbol) position, the rearscreen
wiper operates as follows:
❒ in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
❒ in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper)
when the windscreen wiper is
operating;
❒ in continuous mode with reverse
gear engaged and the control
active.
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A
B
C
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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.