2020 FIAT 500 tailgate

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
30) 31) 32) 33) 34)
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.
38F0S0135
39F0S0045
40F0S0616
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KNOWING YOUR CAR

WARNING
31)If the gearbox is faulty, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the system checked.
Warning light What it means
red“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILURE
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.
redOPEN DOORS / BONNET / BOOT (versions with multifunctional 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 warning is also emitted with the doors open and the car in motion.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING SYMBOLS
Red symbols
Symbol What it means
red
red
redOPEN DOORS / BONNET / BOOT (versions with colour display)
The symbols on the display switches on, 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 warning is also emitted with the doors open and the car in motion.
redSPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED (for versions with colour display)
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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fit the new bulb, making the outline
of the metallic part coincide with the
grooves on the reflector, then reattach
the bulb holding clips;
refit the rubber cap;
close the flap C.
NOTE If the guard flap is not present,
contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
bulb replaced.
Sidelights/daytime lights
Where the guard flap C fig. 97 is
provided (loaded in the wheel arch near
the lights), proceed as follows to
replace the bulb:
completely steer the wheels and
open guard flap then remove the rubber
cap D fig. 97;
turn the bulb holder B fig. 98
anticlockwise and extract it;
extract the bulb and replace it;
refit the bulb holder B by turning it
clockwise and making sure that it locks
correctly;
refit the rubber cap;
close the flap C.
NOTE If the guard flap is not present,
contact a Fiat Dealership to have the
bulb replaced.
Fog lights
To replace a fog light, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights, brake lights and direction
indicators. The reversing lights and rear
fog lights are located instead in the
rear bumper.
The bulbs are arranged as follows fig.
99:
C: tail / brake lights;
D: direction indicators.To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
open the tailgate;
unscrew the two fastening screws A
fig. 100 and extract the light cluster
axially without rotating it;
remove the bulb holder from its
housing releasing it from the locking
tabs B fig. 100;
extract the bulbs by pushing them
slightly and turning them anticlockwise.
REVERSING LIGHT/REAR FOG
LIGHT
Where the respective flap is provided,
proceed as follows to replace the bulb:
From inside the bumper, operate
the tabs A fig. 101 and remove the
press-fit flap;
disconnect the electrical connector
A fig. 102;
turn the bulb holder B fig. 102
anticlockwise and extract it;
98F0S0054
99F0S0580
100F0S0579
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IDENTIFICATION
DATA
It is advisable to take note of the
identification codes. The following
identification codes are printed and
shown on the plates:
VIN plate.
Chassis marking.
Bodywork paint identification plate
(where provided).
Engine marking.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) PLATE
It is applied to the left side of the rear
floor in the luggage compartment
or, depending on the version, on the
passenger-side rear pillar. It shows the
following information fig. 137:
AName of Manufacturer.
BType-approval number.
CVehicle type identification code.DChassis manufacture progressive
number.
EMaximum authorised weight of
vehicle fully laden.
FMaximum authorised weight of
vehicle when fully laden plus trailer.
GMaximum admitted weight on first
(front) axle.
HMaximum authorised weight on
second axle (rear).
IEngine type.
LBodywork version code.
MSpare part number.
NFiat colour code (where provided).
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
(where provided)
Depending on the version, the plate
may be applied to the external tailgate
pillar (left side) and contains the
following informationfig. 138:
APaint manufacturer.BColour name.
CFiat colour code.
DRespray and touch up code.
Alternatively, depending on the version,
the Fiat Colour Code may be integrated
in the type-approval data summary
plate (field N fig. 137).
CHASSIS MARKING
It is applied on the right side of the rear
floor in the boot and shows the
following fig. 139:
type of vehicle;
chassis serial number.
ENGINE MARKING
It is stamped on the cylinder block and
includes the type and the engine serial
number.
137F0S0668
138F0S0113
139F0S0114
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TECHNICAL DATA