2019 FIAT 500 brake pads

Amber warning lights
Warning light What it means
yellowBRAKE PAD WEAR
The warning light switches on, together with a dedicated message on the display, if the front or rear brake
pads (on version/markets, where provided) are worn. In this case have them replaced as soon as possible.
amber (versions with
multifunctional display)
amber (versions with colour
display)ESC SYSTEMThe warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off
after a few seconds.
ESC system activation
Flashing of the warning light while driving indicates the intervention of the ESC system.
ESC system failure
If the warning light does not go off or stays on together with the LED on the ASR OFF button while driving.
The display will show a dedicated message.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Hill Holder failure
This warning light switches on, on some versions together with a dedicated message on the display, in the
event of a Hill Holder system fault.
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
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Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage●●●●●
Check soft top operation while closing and opening; check
of seals and lubrication of canvas sliding side guide (only
cabrio versions)●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Visually inspect condition and wear of front/rear disc brake
pads (for versions/markets, where provided) and operation
of pad wear indicator●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition and wear of the rear drum brake
lining●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s) (5)●
Inspect and if necessary adjust tensioning of accessory
drive belt(s) (for versions without automatic tensioner only)●●
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt (0.9
TwinAir versions excluded) (5)●
(5) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty areas,
especially severe weather conditions, very low or very high temperatures for extended periods, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is
60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the mileage.
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WARNING
64)Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing your
vehicle, if you wish to install any
accessories (anti-theft, etc.), go to a Fiat
Dealership, which will suggest the most
suitable devices and advise you whether a
higher capacity battery needs to be
installed.
WARNING
5)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. It is
advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership
for battery replacement.
BRAKES
Depending on the version/market, the
vehicle may be equipped with
mechanical wear detectors for the
brake pads: one for each wheel
assembly.
When the brake linings are close to
wearing out, pressing the brake pedal
will generate a slight squeal: this lasts
for about 100 km (the mileage varies
with the driving style and route).
In this case, it is still possible to
continue driving, with caution.
However, contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have the worn
brake pads changed.
REPLACING THE
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPER
BLADES
WIPER BLADES
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is
deformed or worn. In any case, it is
advisable to replace them
approximately once a year.
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RAISING THE
WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
Lift the windscreen wiper arm and
position the blade so that it forms a 90°
angle with the arm.
REPLACING THE
WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm A fig. 133 and
position the blade so that it forms
an angle of 90° with the arm;
press the button A and extract the
blade C from the arm B;
insert the new blade making sure it
is locked into place.
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