2020 FIAT 500 engine

Initial condition: from intermediate
position to top all closed
Press the button B fig. 32 in the
horizontal intermediate position to bring
the roof automatically to the safety
position (approximately 25 cm from
horizontal all closed position).
Keep the button B fig. 32 pressed to
close the roof completely.
The roof will stop instantly if the button
is released before the all closed position
is reached.
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 luggage transport devices
to the soft top and do not travel with
objects resting on the open top.
The activation of the heated rear
windscreen, upon request by the user,
is carried out only if the soft top is
completely closed. If the soft top is
closed incorrectly, the heated rear
window will not function and the
corresponding warning light will not turn
on.
When the soft top is opened using
the relevant control, if the heated rear
windscreen had been engaged it is
automatically deactivated and the
warning light switches off
Do not remove ice from the soft top
with a sharp item.
To prevent damage, do not use
scrapers or sprays to remove ice from
the heated rear window.
Do not put objects on the soft top:
they could fall if the it is operated,
causing damage and injury.
It is advisable to cover the soft top
with a protective sheet if the car is
left parked in the open for a long time.
Do not keep the soft top folded for a
long time: this could cause folds and
creases in the fabric.
Before moving the soft top, check
that there is enough room to carry
out the operation and that there are no
obstacles or people close to its moving
parts.
The cooled air flow into the
passenger compartment may decrease
if the automatic climate control system
is on and the top is not completely
closed.
With the soft top open and the car
travelling, the voice recognition system
may not recognise voice commands
because of the background noise: with
the soft top closed and at a high speed,
the voice function for number dialling
may not be recognised.
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 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 pressed
until the soft top is completely closed;
when the soft top is completely
closed, keep the button pressed for at
least 2 seconds.
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WARNING
26)Never exceed the maximum allowed
load in the luggage compartment, see
chapter “Technical specifications”. Also
make sure that the objects you place in the
luggage compartment have been properly
secured, to avoid them from being thrown
forward consequent to sudden braking
and injuring your passengers.
27)Be careful not to hit objects on the
storage shelf when you open the tailgate.
28)If you are travelling in areas with few
filling stations and you want to transport
fuel in a spare tank, comply with the law by
using only an approved, suitably secured
tank. In the event of a collision the fire
risk is increased all the same.
29)Do not drive with the tailgate open as
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle.
BONNET
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OPENING
Proceed as follows:
pull lever A fig. 39 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
move the release lever B in the
direction indicated by the arrow, and
raise the bonnet; locate the safety rod;
Insert the safety rod in the seat A fig.
40 integral to the bonnet.
CLOSING
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.
WARNING
30)The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
Only perform these operations when the
car is stationary.
31)Be careful working inside engine
compartment when the engine is hot to
avoid burning yourself. Do not place your
hands near the engine fan as it may be
activated even when the key is removed.
Wait until the engine has cooled.
32)Be very careful not to allow scarves,
neckties and other loose articles of clothing
from touching, even accidentally, any
moving parts. This may cause the clothing
to be pulled into the part, resulting in
serious injury to the wearer.
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IMPORTANT If the ignition key is turned
to MAR, all the device LEDs will stay
on for approximately 4 seconds (check
function).
Engine starting always occurs on petrol;
then, depending on the position of the
switch A fig. 44 the following occurs:
the switch A pressed on the right
side (identified by the
symbol)
indicates petrol operation with
activation of the associated amber LED
C;
switch A pressed on the left side
(identified by the symbol G) indicates
LPG operation with activation of the
associated green LED D.
Five LEDs B (one amber and four
green) on the top part of the switch
display the amount of LPG in the
cylinders.If the LPG runs out, the system
automatically switches to petrol: the
orange LED C next to the switch
comes on and the green LED D
indicating LPG operation goes off.
When the car is refuelled with LPG after
a standard start-up on petrol, the fuel
system automatically returns to LPG:
the orange LED C next to the switch
goes off and the green LED D for LPG
operation turns on.
If you specifically wish to run on petrol,
press the switch A on the right-hand
side.
The amber LED C next to the switch
will turn on to indicate that switching
has taken place (the LPG fuel system
has been entirely disabled).
The fuel supply can only be returned to
LPG by operating switch A again,
green LED D next to the switch will turn
on to indicate that switching has taken
place.
In addition, when starting at outside
temperatures below approximately
–10°C, the switching times from petrol
to LPG increase to allow the pressure
regulator/reduction unit to heat up.
IMPORTANT If switching takes place
during acceleration or pick-up, there
may be a brief drop in power.
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30)
WARNING
35)Note that in some countries (including
Italy) there are legal restrictions in force
for parking/garaging motor vehicles fuelled
by gas that is denser than air; LPG comes
under this category.
36)If gas is smelt, switch from LPG
operation to petrol operation and
immediately go to a Fiat Dealership to have
the vehicle checked and possible system
faults excluded.
37)Do not switch between the two
operating modes whilst starting the engine.
38)The LPG supply system is equipped
with a "consumption" function linked to the
LED display of LPG level on the switch;
this function activates only after a
consistent variation in fuel level has been
detected. It is therefore advisable to fill
up with fuel at the first LPG refuelling
to obtain a more "precise" indication of the
level.
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WARNING
25)The system operates at temperatures
ranging between −20°C and 100°C.
26)The car is equipped with a gaseous
LPG injection system designed specifically
for it: it is therefore absolutely forbidden
to alter the configuration of the system or
its components. The use of other
components or materials could cause
malfunctions and lead to a reduction in
safety; therefore, in the case of problems,
contact a Fiat Dealership. To prevent
damage to the gas system parts when
towing or raising the vehicle, follow the
instructions in the "Towing the vehicle"
paragraph of the Owner Handbook.
27)When painting in an oven, the LPG
tank must be removed from the car and
later refitted by a Fiat Dealership. Although
the LPG system has numerous safety
features, it is advisable to proceed
as follows every time the vehicle is not in
use for a long period or moved in an
emergency as a result of a breakdown or
accident: unscrew the fastening devices A
fig. 41, then remove the cover B. Close
the LPG cock rotating the ring nut C
clockwise fig. 42; refit the cover and tighten
the fixing devices.28)Periodically (at least once every six
months), it is advisable to let the LPG in the
tank run out and, at the next refuelling,
check that it does not exceed the
maximum capacity of 30.5 litres (reserve
included) (with a tolerance of 2 litres
excess) (see instructions in the "Capacities"
paragraph). If the level is above 30.5 litres
(reserve included) contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately.
29)In particular usage conditions, such as
starting and operation at low ambient
temperature or LPG supply with low
propane content, the system may switch
temporarily to petrol operation, without
a visual indication of switching on the
selector. If the level of LPG in the tank is
low or there is a request for high
performance (e.g. overtaking, car fully
laden, steep hills): the system can
automatically switch to petrol operation to
guarantee the required engine
performance; in this event, the performed
switching is shown by the orange (petrol)
LED lit and the green (LPG) LED off on the
switch. When the above conditions stop,
the system automatically restores the LPG
operation; the orange (petrol) LED turns
off and the green (LPG) LED is lit on the
switch. To achieve the automatic switching
described above, make sure that there is
always enough fuel in the petrol tank.
30)It is strictly forbidden to use any
additive in the LPG.
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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
The instrument background colour and type may vary according to the versions..
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A. Speedometer – B. Rev counter – C. Multifunction display with digital fuel level gauge and digital engine coolant temperature gauge
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LOUNGE VERSIONS WITH COLOUR DISPLAY
A. Colour display – B. "Eco Index" digital gauge – C. Digital fuel level gauge – D. Digital engine coolant temperature gauge – E. Rev counter
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DISPLAY
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY “STANDARD”
SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 47 shows the
following information:
A - Odometer (display of distance
travelled in kilometres/miles)
B - Cruise Control/Speed Limiter
C - Warning of possible ice on the road
D - Digital fuel level gauge
E - Date and time
F - Indication of engaged gear
(Dualogic gearbox versions only)
G - Gear Shift Indicator
H - Outside temperature gauge
I - Headlight alignment position (with
dipped beam headlights on only)
L - ECO driving mode indication
M - Dualdrive electric steering onN - Digital engine coolant temperature
gauge
O - Speed Limiter set speed
P - Car service indicator
COLOUR DISPLAY
“STANDARD” SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 48 shows the
following information:
A - Odometer (display of distance
travelled in kilometres/miles)
B - Digital engine coolant temperature
indicator
C - Digital rev counter (tachometer)
D - Gear Shift Indicator
E - Date
F - Outside temperature gauge
G - Dualdrive electric steering on
H - Car speed indication
I - Headlight alignment position (with
dipped beam headlights on only)
L-Time
M - Eco IndexN - Digital fuel level gauge
O - Indication of engaged gear
(Dualogic gearbox versions only)
SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of
options which can be selected using
buttons+and–fig. 49 to access
the different selection and setting
operations (Setup) indicated below.
The menu can be activated by briefly
pressing the MENU button
. Single
presses on buttons+or–will scroll
through the setup menu options.
Operating modes are different
according to the characteristics of the
option selected.
Some options have a submenu.
The menu comprises the following
functions:
MENU
LIGHTING
SPEED BUZZER
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Warning light What it means
red
amber
amber (versions with
multifunctional display)
amber (versions with colour
display)EBD FAILURE
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 car 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.
redLOW 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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