2020 FIAT 500 lock

KEYS
1)
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car is delivered with two copies
of the ignition key and with the CODE
Card fig. 3 which bears the following:
A: the electronic code;
B: the mechanical key code to be given
to the Fiat Dealership when ordering
duplicate keys.
You should have the electronic code
with you at all times.
IMPORTANT All the keys and the
CODE card must be handed over to the
new owner when selling the car.MECHANICAL KEY
The metal insert A fig. 4 operates:
the ignition device;
the doors and the tailgate locks (for
versions/markets where provided);
the locking/unlocking of the fuel cap.
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 5 operates:
the ignition device;
the door lock;
the locking/unlocking of the fuel cap.
Pressing button B fig. 5 allows the
opening/closing of the metal insert.
1)
Unlocking the doors and the
tailgate
Briefly press button
: for unlocking of
doors and tailgate, timed switching-on
of internal lights and double flashing
of direction indicators (for versions/
markets where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically if
the fuel cut-off system intervenes.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
Brief press of the
button: remote
locking of doors and tailgate,
switching-off of roof light and single
flashing of direction indicators (for
versions/markets, where provided).
If one or more door are open, the doors
will not be locked. This is indicated by
a rapid flashing of the direction
indicators (for versions/markets, where
provided).
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If the luggage compartment is open,
the doors will, however, be locked.
When a speed of over 20 km/h is
reached, the doors will be automatically
locked if the specific function was set
(for versions/markets, where provided)
with the Setup menu.
Opening the tailgate by the remote
control
Press button
to release (open)
the tailgate remotely.
The tailgate opening is indicated by
double flashing of direction indicators.
1)
WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the keys, they
should never be exposed to direct sunlight.
WARNING
1)Press button B fig. 5only with the key
away from your body, especially your eyes
and from objects which could get
damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave
the key unattended to avoid the button
being accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
WARNING
1)Used batteries should be disposed of,
as specified by law, in the special
containers, otherwise take them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
IGNITION SWITCH
2) 3) 4)
The key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 6:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. sound
system, central door locking system,
etc.) can operate.
MAR: driving position. All electric
devices can operate.
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key
to be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
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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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On versions with central locking, when
the key is turned, the doors and the
tailgate are simultaneously locked.
Lock / Unlock from inside: act on the
handles on the door panels fig. 8.
Position 1: the door is unlocked.
Position 2: the door is locked.
On versions with door central locking,
the driver's and passenger's side
handles lock/unlock both doors and
tailgate.
IMPORTANT The locked door condition
is indicated by the red symbol A fig. 8
on the interior door handle.
With remote control
Press the
button: door locking.
Press the
button: door unlocking.
WARNING
6)Before opening a door, ensure that you
can do it in conditions of safety. Open
the doors only when the vehicle is
stationary.
WARNING
2)Make sure to take the key with you once
a door or the tailgate is locked, to prevent
locking the same key inside the vehicle.
If the key is locked inside, it can only be
retrieved by using the second key
provided.
SEATS
FRONT SEATS
7) 8)
3)
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 9 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the steering wheel rim.
9)
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Backrest angle
adjustment
Turn knob C fig. 10.
Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Operate lever B fig. 11 to lift or lower
the rear part of the cushion to achieve
the most comfortable driving position.Reclining the backrest
10)
4)
To fold the backrest over, adjust lever D
fig. 12 (movement 1) and push the
backrest forwards until it locks
(movement 2).
Then release lever D and, pushing on
the backrest, slide the seat forward
(movement 3).
Driver side and passenger side,
with position memory
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To bring back the seat in its initial
position proceed as follows:
slide the seat backwards pushing on
the backrest, until the seat is locked
(movement 4);
adjust lever D fig. 12 (movement 5);
raise the backrest (movement 6) until
you hear the lock click.IMPORTANT Using lever D fig. 12
before locking the seat in its initial
position will cause the initial seat
position to be lost. In this case the
position of the seat must be restored
through lengthwise adjustment lever A
fig. 9.
Passenger side without position
memory
To bring back the seat in its initial
position proceed as follows:
slide the seat backwards pushing on
the backrest to the desired position
(movement 4);
adjust lever D fig. 12 (movement 5);
raise the backrest (movement 6) until
you hear the lock click.
The type of reattachment manoeuvre
has been chosen to guarantee the
safety of the occupant.
If an obstacle is present (e.g. a bag)
and the seat cannot be returned to its
original position, the mechanism
reattaches the seat only positioning the
backrest to ensure that the seat is
correctly attached to its guides.
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WARNING
7)All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary and engine stopped.
8)If a side bag is fitted, it is dangerous to
use seat covers not available from
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®.
9)Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is locked
on the guides by trying to move it back and
forth. If the seat is not locked into place, it
may unexpectedly slide and cause the
driver to lose control of the car.
10)Make sure the backrests are properly
secured at both sides to prevent them from
moving forward, in the event of sharp
braking, with possible impact with of the
passengers.
WARNING
3)The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the car.
Some precautions are however required.
Avoid prolonged and/or excessive rubbing
against clothing accessories such as
metal buckles and Velcro strips which, by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in
a small area, could cause it to break,
thereby damaging the upholstery.
4)Before tilting the backrest, remove any
objects on the seat cushion.
HEADRESTS
11)
FRONT
Adjustment
Headrests can be adjusted in height.
Upward adjustment:raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downward adjustment:press button
A fig. 13 and lower the head restraint.
12)
REAR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Adjustment
Upward adjustment (usage
condition):raise the head restraint until
it clicks into place.
Downward adjustment:
simultaneously press the buttons A fig.
14 and B at the sides of the two
supports, and lower the head restraint.The particular shape of the head
restraint deliberately interferes with the
correct support of the rear passenger’s
back on the backrest in order to force
them to lift the head restraint for correct
use.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used,
always set the head restraints in the
"completely raised" position.
Removal
To remove the rear head restraints,
simultaneously press buttons A fig. 14
and B at the sides of the two supports
and pull them upwards. The rear head
restraints must be lifted out with the
backrest released and tilted toward the
passenger compartment or with the
tailgate open.
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WARNING
11)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the car stationary and engine off.
Head restraints must be adjusted so that
the head, rather than the neck, rests on
them. Only in this case they can protect
your head correctly.
12)To make the best use of the head
restraint's protective action, adjust the
backrest so that you are sitting upright and
keep your head as close as possible to
the head restraint.
STEERING WHEEL
13) 14)
The steering wheel can be adjusted
vertically.
To adjust, move lever A fig. 15
downwards to position 2, then adjust
the steering wheel to the most suitable
position and lock it in position by
moving lever A to position 1.
WARNING
13)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the car stationary and engine off.
14)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.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERNAL MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of
a violent impact with the passenger.
Lever A fig. 16 can be used to move
the mirror to two different positions:
normal or antiglare.
ELECTROCHROMIC
INTERIOR MIRROR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Some versions have an electrochromic
mirror with automatic antiglare function.
There is an ON/OFF button on the
lower part of the mirror for
activating/deactivating the
electrochromic function. When the
function is active, a LED on the mirror is
active. When reverse gear is engaged,
the mirror is automatically set for
daytime use
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insert the key provided into housing
B fig. 31 and turn it clockwise to open
the roof or anticlockwise to close the
roof.
WARNING
22)When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key from the ignition switch to
avoid the risk of injury to those still inside
the car due to accidental operation of
the sun roof. Improper use of the roof can
be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that no-one is
exposed to the risk of being injured by the
moving sunroof or by objects getting
caught or hit by it.
WARNING
11)Use the sun roof only at "spoiler"
position if a transverse roof rack is fitted.
12)Do not open the sun roof if there is
snow or ice on it: you may damage it.
13)Be careful not to hit objects on the
storage shelf when you open the tailgate.
SOFT TOP
Suggestions
it is advisable to close the soft top
when the car is parked. The closed soft
top effectively protects the car from
bad weather and from theft;
it is advisable to put valuables in the
boot and lock the lid even when the
top is closed.
SOFT TOP MOVEMENT
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IMPORTANT The motor may overheat if
the soft top is repeatedly operated
within a short space of time, thus
causing the overheating protection to
inhibit system operation. Wait for a
minute and repeat.
Opening from roof fully closed
position
Press the button A fig. 32 once to open
the roof automatically to the horizontal
opening position (spoiler position).
If one of the two buttons is pressed
before reaching the spoiler position, the
roof may stop in an intermediate
horizontal opening position.
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