2020 FIAT 500 Deactivate passenger

STEERING LOCK
5)
Engagement:when the key is in
position STOP, remove the key and turn
the steering wheel until it is locked.
Disengagement:move the steering
wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
3)Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked
uphill or reverse if the vehicle is parked
downhill. Never leave children unattended
in the vehicle.
4)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to
turn it. This holds true for cars being towed
as well.
5)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that
could adversely affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
This is an electronic engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted thefts of the car. It is
automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
Each time the vehicle is started by
turning the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a
recognition code to the Powertrain
Control Module to deactivate the
immobiliser.
If, during starting, the code has not
been correctly recognised, the
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel; on some versions a
symbol is shown on the display instead.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR; if it is still locked, try again
with the other keys that come with the
car. Contact a Fiat Dealership if you
still cannot start the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own
code which must be stored by the
system's control unit. Contact a Fiat
Dealership to have new keys (up to 8)
stored with a code.
DOORS
6)
2)
OPENING/CLOSING WITH
KEY
To open from outside (driver's side
door):rotate the key to 1 fig. 7 and
pull the handle.
On versions with central locking, when
the key is turned, the doors and the
tailgate are simultaneously unlocked.
To lock from outside:with driver's
side door completely closed, turn
the key to position 2 fig. 7.
It is possible to lock the passenger side
door only from inside bringing the
handle to position 2 fig. 8.
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A - fan knob and climate control system
compressor button.
B - recirculation control / air intake from
outside knob.
C - air distribution knob:
air flow to central and side
dashboard vents to ventilate the
chest and the face in warm
weather;
distribution between feet area
diffusers (warmest air) and
dashboard diffusers (coolest air);
towards the footwell diffusers. Due
to the natural tendency of heat to
spread upwards, this type of
distribution warms the passenger
compartment up as quickly as
possible, providing an immediate
feeling of warmth;
distribution between footwell
diffusers and windscreen/front
side window vents. This type of
distribution achieves effective
heating of the passenger
compartment and prevents the
windows from misting up;
air flow to the windscreen and
front side window diffusers to
demist or defrost them.
D - heated rear windscreen button.
E - temperature adjustment knob.Press the knob A fig. 26 to turn the
climate control system on and off.
NOTE Optimal cooling/heating of the
passenger compartment may not
be guaranteed together with
Start&Stop. To prioritise the operation
of the climate control system,
deactivate the Start&Stop function.
NOTE To stop the air flow from the
vents, turn the knob to 0.
IMPORTANT It is advisable to switch
the air recirculation on whilst queueing
or in tunnels to prevent the introduction
of polluted air. However, it is better
not to use the function for long periods,
particularly if there are many people
on board, to prevent the windows from
misting.
AIR RECIRCULATION
(knob B fig. 26)
internal air recirculation
air intake from outside
Use air recirculation for maximum
climate control performance.
To demist the windows, set the
recirculation control to on
.
IMPORTANT In warm-humid weather
conditions, using cold air on the
windscreen may cause external
condensation, which could limit
visibility.
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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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To consult the information, proceed as
follows:
press the MENU button: the
display shows when servicing is due in
km/mi or days (where provided)
according to the previous setting (see
paragraph "Units of measurement");
press the MENU buttonto
return to the menu screen; press the
button again to return to the standard
screen.
IMPORTANT The "Scheduled Servicing
Plan" includes car maintenance at
fixed intervals (refer to the "Maintenance
and care" chapter).
This is displayed automatically, with
ignition key at MAR-ON, 2000 km (or
equivalent value in miles) before
servicing or, where provided, 30 days
before servicing. It is also displayed
each time the key is turned to MAR-ON
or, for versions/markets, where
provided, every 200 km (or equivalent
value in miles). Below this threshold
servicing indications are more frequent.The display will be in km or miles
according to the unit of measurement
set. When the next scheduled servicing
is approaching, the word “Service”
will appear on the display, followed by
the number of kilometres/miles or
days (where provided) left, when the
key is turned to MAR. Go to a Fiat
Dealership, where the "Service
Schedule" operations will be performed
and the message will be reset.
Airbag/Passenger airbag
(Activation/deactivation of
passenger side front airbag and
side bag for pelvis, chest and
shoulder protection) - for versions/
markets, where provided
This function is used to activate/
deactivate the front passenger airbag.
Proceed as follows:
press the MENUbutton and,
after the displaying of the message
“Bag pass: Off) (to deactivate) or the
message (Passenger Bag: On” (to
activate) through the pressing of the+
and–buttons, press the MENU
button again;
a confirmation request message will
appear on the display;
press the+or–buttons to select
“Yes” (to confirm enable/disable) or
“No” (to abort);
briefly press the MENU button,
a message confirming the selection
will be displayed and you will return to
the menu screen or, pressing the button
for longer, you will return to the
standard screen without saving.
Tyre reset (iTPMS reset)
(For versions/markets, where provided)
With this function it is possible to reset
the iTPMS (see paragraph “iTPMS”).
To carry out the Reset procedure
proceed as follows:
briefly press the MENU button,
the display will show “Reset”;
press the+or–button to select
(“Yes” or “No”);
briefly press the MENU button,
the display will show “Confirm”;
press button+or–to select ("Yes"
to reset or "No" to exit the video page).
A message confirming the successful
Reset will be displayed;
press the MENU buttonagain
to return to the standard screen or
to the main menu according to where
you are in the menu.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Symbol What it means
yellowPASSENGER AIRBAG/SIDE BAGS DEACTIVATED
The warning light indicates the passenger airbag protection status. If the warning light is off, passenger's
airbag protection is active: to deactivate it, use the Setup Menu (in this case the LED lights up). When the
engine is started (ignition key turned to MAR position), the warning light turns on for about 8 seconds,
provided that at least 5 seconds have elapsed from when it was switched off. If not, contact a Fiat
Dealership. If the engine is switched off/on again in less than 5 seconds the warning light may remain off. In
this case, to check correct warning light operation, switch the engine off, wait for at least 5 seconds and
switch the engine on again. The warning light may light up with various intensity levels depending on the
vehicle conditions. The intensity may also vary during the same key cycle.
yellowEXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE (versions with colour display)
The symbol is shown on the display together with a dedicated message when there is a fault in one of the
following lights:
daytime running lights (DRL)
side lights
direction indicators
rear fog light
number plate lights.
The anomaly relating to these lights could be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a break
in the relevant electric connection. It is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership.
yellowBRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE (versions with colour display)
The display will show the symbol together with a dedicated message if there is a fault in the brake lights.
The fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or a break in the relevant electrical
connection. It is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership.
yellowRAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the rain sensor. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
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Under special conditions (e.g. car
loaded asymmetrically on one side,
damaged or worn tyre, fitting the
space-saver spare wheel, fitting snow
chains, fitting different tyres on the
axles) the system may give false
warnings or be temporarily deactivated.
If the system is temporarily deactivated
the
warning light flashes for about
75 seconds and then is continuously
on; at the same time, the display shows
a warning message.
This warning is displayed also after the
engine has been switched off and
then on again if the correct operating
conditions are not restored.
WARNING
77)If the system signals a pressure
decrease on one or more tyres, it
is recommended to always check the
pressure on all four tyres.
78)The iTPMS does not relieve the driver
from the obligation to check the tyre
pressure every month; it is not to
be considered a system to replace
maintenance or a safety system.
79)Tyre pressure must be checked with
tyres cold. Should it become necessary for
whatever reason to check pressure with
warm tyres, do not reduce pressure even
though it is higher than the prescribed
value, but repeat the check when tyres are
cold.80)The iTPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre
pressure drops (for example when a tyre
bursts). In this case, stop the vehicle,
braking with caution and avoiding abrupt
steering.
81)The system only warns that the tyre
pressure is low: it is not able to inflate
them.
82)Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel
consumption, reduces the tread duration
and may affect the capacity to drive safely.
OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
some of the most important safety
equipment of the vehicle comprise the
following protection systems:
seat belts;
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;
head restraints;
child restraint systems;
Front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the
following pages with the utmost care. It
is of fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see the "Head restraints"
paragraph in the "Knowing your
vehicle" chapter.
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SBR SYSTEM (Seat
Belt Reminder)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The SBR system warns the passengers
of the front and rear (for versions/
markets, where provided) seats if their
seat belt is not fastened.
The system warnings unfastened seat
belts with visual warnings (warning
lights on in the instrument panel and
icons on the display) and an acoustic
warning (see the following paragraphs).
NOTE Contact a Fiat Dealership to
deactivate this acoustic warning
permanently. The acoustic warning can
be reactivated at any time through the
display Setup Menu.
Seat belts warning light operation
The system warns the driver and the
front passenger if their seat belt is
not fastened, as follows:
flashingwarning light and
intermittent acoustic warning for about
100 seconds.
once the cycle has finished, the
warning light remains on constantly until
the seat belts are fastened.
PRE-TENSIONERS
The car is equipped with front seat
belts pretensioners, that reduce slack in
the belts in the event of a severe frontal
collision. This guarantees the perfect
adherence of the seat belts to the
occupants' bodies before the
restraining action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have
operated when the belt withdraws
towards the retractor. This car is also
equipped with a second pretensioner
(fitted in the kick plate area). Its
activation is signalled by the shortening
of the metal cable.
A slight discharge of smoke may be
produced during the activation of the
pretensioner which is not harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any
changes to its original conditions will
invalidate its efficiency.
If, due to unusual natural events (floods,
sea storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water or mud, have it
replaced.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
the pretensioner, wear the seat belt
tight to the chest and pelvis.
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LOAD LIMITERS
To increase occupant safety, the
retractors of the safety belts contain a
load limiter to dose the force acting
on the chest and shoulders during the
belt restraining action in the case of
frontal collisions.
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING THE SEAT BELTS
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Seat belts are also to be worn by
pregnant women: the risk of injury in
the case of impact is greatly reduced
for them and the unborn child if they
are wearing a seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the
lower part of the belt very low down so
that it passes over the pelvis and under
the abdomen (see fig. 55).
While pregnancy increases, the driver
must adjust both seat and steering
wheel to have full control over the
vehicle (pedals and steering wheel
should be easily accessed).
The maximum clearance should be
kept between the abdomen and the
steering wheel.
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEM USE
The car complies with European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child restraint systems on
the various seats of the car as shown in the following table:
Group Weight rangeFront passenger(*)Rear passenger
Airbag enabled Airbag disabled
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kgXUU
Group 1 9 - 18 kgXUU
Group 2 15 - 25 kgUUU
Group 3 22–36 kgUUU
(*) IMPORTANT: NEVER fit a rearward-facing child seat in the front passenger seat if the airbag is active. If you wish to fit a rearward-facing child restraint system in
the front passenger seat, first deactivate the relative airbag (see instructions in the paragraph "Supplementary protection system (SRS) – Airbag”).
X Seat not suitable for children in this weight category.
U Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Standard ECE-R44 for the specified "Groups".
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