2020 FIAT 500 warning

When the procedure is terminated, the
soft top will automatically carry out a
complete opening and closing cycle (up
to 25 cm from the completely closed
position) to inform the driver that
correct operation has been restored.
WIND STOP
To use the Wind Stop fig. 35:
Release the backrest of the rear seat
(single or split).
Attach the Wind Stop by inserting
the central part inside the rear screen
guard, with the concave part in the
direction of the occupant, as shown in
the figure fig. 35;
re-position the backrest correctly;
the Wind Stop is locked between
the seat and parcel shelf.FRONT SPOILER
The car is provided with a front spoiler
which can be raised to improve
aerodynamic comfort inside the
passenger compartment.
To lift the spoiler, release the catch by
means of the slider A moving it to
position 2 as shown in fig. 36.
WASHING/CLEANING THE
TOP
17) 18) 19) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24)
WARNING
23)Keep hands away from the top
mechanism while opening and closing the
top or if the top stops in a position before
completing the cycle to prevent damage
and injury.
24)Keep children away from the area in
which the top is folding during opening or
closing operations.25)When leaving the car, always remove
the key from the ignition device to avoid the
risk of injury due to accidental operation
of the soft top: improper use of the roof
can be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that no-one is at
risk of being injured by the moving soft top
roof or by objects getting caught and
dragged by it.
WARNING
14)Never open the top in presence of
snow or ice to prevent damage.
15)Do not place objects on the rear
window shelf to prevent damage while the
top is closing.
16)Loads may not be secured on the roof.
17)Bird droppings and plant resins must
be washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
18)Never use high-pressure washing
systems.
19)When using steam washers or
high-pressure water washers, maintain a
suitable distance and do not exceed a
maximum temperature of 60°C. Damage,
alterations and water infiltration may occur
if the distance is too small and the pressure
is too high.
20)If a water jet is used, direct away from
the edges of the fabric and the rear
window frame to prevent water infiltration.
21)Never use alcohol, petrol, chemical
products, detergents, stain removers, wax,
solvents and "wash and polish" products.
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22)Rinse immediately to remove soap to
prevent stains and halos. Repeat the
operation if needed.
23)Rinse immediately, and repeat this
operation if necessary. If you choose to
waterproof the soft top, strictly follow the
instructions on the package of the
waterproofing product you have selected in
order to obtain optimal results.
24)The rubber seals on the soft top must
be cleaned exclusively with water. If you
notice that this trim is dry or is sticking,
apply talcum powder or products
specifically for rubber trim (silicone spray).LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
26) 27) 28)
ELECTRIC HANDLE
(SOFT TOUCH)
The tailgate can be opened at any time
if the doors are unlocked.
To open it, enable the handle, opening
one of the front doors or unlocking
the doors with the remote control or
using the key without remote control.
Operate the electric handle A fig. 37
to open the tailgate.
To release the lock manually, use the
metal insert of the ignition key.
To release the lock with the remote
control, press button
.
To close, use the handle located
inside the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not shut properly the
dedicated instrument panel or colour
display warning light (where provided)
will switch on.Opening the tailgate with soft top
all open
Pressing the tailgate opening one-touch
button A fig. 37 to automatically close
the soft top to spoiler position. The
tailgate can be opened in spoiler
position.
29)
EMERGENCY TAILGATE
OPENING
To open the tailgate from the inside if
the car battery is flat or the electric lock
of the tailgate is faulty, proceed as
follows:
take out the rear head restraints;
tilt the backrests;
to unlock the tailgate mechanically,
working from the inside of the luggage
compartment, use lever A fig. 38.
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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
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.
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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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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the handbook gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS ........... 40
DISPLAY ......................................... 42
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 45
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 46
-Red warning lights............................ 46
-Amber warning lights......................... 52
-Green warning lights......................... 57
-Blue warning lights............................ 58
-Red symbols.................................... 59
-Amber symbols................................ 60
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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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TRIP B ACTIVATION / DATA
SET TIME
SET DATE
AUTOCLOSE
UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
LANGUAGE
WARNING VOLUME
BUTTON VOLUME
SEAT BELT BEEP
SERVICE
AIRBAG / PASSENGER AIRBAG
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
TYRE RESET
RADIO REPETITION (for markets/
versions, where provided)
SEE PHONE (for markets/versions,
where provided)
SEE NAVIGATION (for markets/
versions, where provided)
EXIT MENU
Set Time (Setting the clock)
Using this function, it is possible to set
the clock through two submenus:
“Time” and “Format”.
To adjust, proceed as follows:
briefly press the MENU button,
the display will show the two submenus
“Time” and “Mode”;
press the+or–button to move
between the two submenus;
once you have selected a submenu,
briefly press the MENU button
;
if you select the “Time” submenu,
briefly press the MENU button
to
display the "hours";
press the+or–button to adjust;
briefly press the MENU button
to display the "minutes";
press the+or–button to adjust.
NOTE Each press of the+or–buttons
will increase or decrease by one unit.
Hold down the button to increase/
decrease the setting rapidly and
automatically. Complete the adjustment
with single presses of the button when
you approach the desired value.
If you select the "Format" submenu,
briefly press the MENU button
to
show the display mode;
press+or–to select “24h” or
“12h”. When you have made the
required settings, briefly press the
MENU button
to go back to the
submenu screen or hold the button
down to go back to the main menu
screen without saving.
hold the MENU buttonor SAVE
for colour displays down again to
return to the standard screen or to the
main menu according to where you
are in the menu.Set date (Setting the date)
This function may be used to update
the date (year/month/day).
To adjust, proceed as follows:
briefly press the MENU button
to display the "year";
press the+or–button to adjust;
briefly press the MENU button
to display the "month";
press the+or–button to adjust;
briefly press the MENU button
to display the "day";
press the+or–button to adjust;
NOTE Each press of the+or–buttons
will increase or decrease by one unit.
Hold down the button to increase/
decrease the setting rapidly and
automatically. Complete the adjustment
with single presses of the button when
you approach the desired value.
press the MENU button
,orSAVE
for colour displays, briefly to return to
the menu screen or hold the button
down to return to the standard screen
without storing.
Service (scheduled servicing)
This function allows you to display the
information about km/mileage intervals
or, for versions/markets, where
provided, time intervals for car
maintenance.
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