2020 FIAT 500 fuel cap

activate the right direction indicator
deactivate the right direction
indicator
activate the left direction indicator
deactivate the left direction indicator
turn the ignition key to the STOP
position
turn the ignition key to the MAR
position;
LPG versions: in the event of an
impact, petrol supply is immediately
cut-off, the LPG safety valves are
closed and the injection is interrupted,
switching off the engine.
WARNING
169)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do
not reactivate the system to avoid the risk
of fire.
TOWING THE
VEHICLE
170) 171) 172) 173)
The tow hook, which is supplied with
the vehicle, is housed in the tool box,
under the carpet in the luggage
compartment.
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
Front
Proceed as follows:
release the cap A fig. 128;
take the tow hook B fig. 128 from its
housing in the tool box;
fully tighten it on the threaded pin.Rear
release the cap A fig. 129;
take the tow hook B fig. 129 from its
housing in the tool box;
fully tighten it on the threaded pin.
VERSIONS 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.
128F0S0583
129F0S0584
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IN AN EMERGENCY

REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up:
engine coolant 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 windscreen washer/
wiper system and positioning/wear of
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:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 Km) at sub-zero outdoor
temperatures;
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 disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes)
and rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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SERVICING AND CARE

REFUELLING
1.2 8V 69 HP / 1.2
8V 69 HP LPG0.9 TwinAir 85 HP(°)Prescribed fuels and original lubricants
Fuel tank (petrol - litres):
35 / 30.5(***)35
Unleaded petrol with RON no lower than 95
(EN228 specifications)
including a reserve of (litres): 5.0 5.0
Engine cooling system:
4.85 / 5.2
(**)5.3Mixture of distilled water and PARAFLUUP
liquid at 50%(*)
Engine sump (litres):- 2.8 SELENIA DIGITEK P.E.
2.5 -SELENIA K P.E. (1.2 8V 69 HP version) /
SELENIA MULTIPOWER GAS 5W-40 (1.2
8V 69 HP LPG)
Engine sump and filter (litres):- 3.2 SELENIA DIGITEK P.E.
2.8 -SELENIA K P.E. (1.2 8V 69 HP version) /
SELENIA MULTIPOWER GAS 5W-40 (1.2
8V 69 HP LPG)
Gearbox/differential casing (litres): 1.65 1.65 TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE
(°) For versions/markets, where provided
(***) LPG versions (including reserve). The figure already takes into account the 80% tank filling limit and the residual fluid required for priming and the maximum
permitted capacity. In addition, after different refuelling processes, this figure may vary due to differences between the network pump supply pressures, pumps
having different supply/locking features, tank not completely run out of fuel. (**) LPG versions (*) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
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INDEX
A
BS system........................68
Active safety systems................68
ASR system.........................69
Battery...........................149
inspecting the charge...........149
replacement...................149
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance)....................152
Bonnet.............................34
Brake fluid.........................147
Brakes
maintenance...................150
Changing a bulb..................114
Chassis marking...................156
Checking levels....................145
Child protection systems.............77
Climate control system..............23
CO2 emissions....................171
CODE Card.........................10
Control panel and on-board
instruments.......................40
Dashboard..........................8
Daytime running lights...............17
Demanding use of the car..........144
Dimensions........................163
Dipped headlights/side lights.........18Direction indicators..................18
Display.............................42
Doors...............................12
Driving assistance systems..........72
Dualdrive electric power steering.................................101
Dualogic transmission..............100
EBD system
........................68
ECO function......................101
Electric handle (Soft Touch)..........33
Electric windows....................27
Electronic Cruise Control...........105
Engine
technical specifications.........157
Engine cooling system fluid.........147
Engine marking....................156
Engine oil (consumption)............147
Engine oil (level check)..............147
ESC system.........................68
Exterior lights.......................17
Fiat CODE system
..................12
Fix&Go kit.........................131
Fixed glass sunroof..................28
Fluids and lubricants...............167
Fog lights/rear fog lights.............19
Follow Me Home....................18
Front airbags........................89
Front ceiling light....................20
Front seats..........................13
Fuel consumption..................171Fuel cut-off system.................135
Fuel tank cap......................110
Fuses (replacement)................121
Handbrake.........................98
Hazard warning lights..............114
HBA system........................70
Headrests...........................15
HH system..........................69
Identification data
bodywork paint plate...........156
identification data plate.........156
Ignition switch.......................11
Interior lights........................20
Interiors (cleaning)..................154
iTPMS..............................72
Jump starting.....................134
Key with remote control.............10
Keys................................10
LPG/petrol switch..................36
Luggage compartment..............33
Main beam headlights..............18
Manual transmission.................99
Mechanical key......................10
Mopar Connect....................211
MSR system........................68
Occupant protection systems
.......73
Official type approvals..............212
Paintwork (maintenance)...........152
Parking lights.......................18