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User Manual

For 2018 FIAT 500.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL7
    • Essential Information7
    • Symbols7
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS7
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS7
• GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS9
  • FRONT VIEW10
  • REAR VIEW11
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL12
  • INTERIOR13
• GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE15
  • KEYS18
    • Key With Remote Control18
      • To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate18
      • To Lock The Doors And Liftgate18
      • Opening Power Top Remote Function19
      • Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Control20
      • Programming Additional Key Fobs20
      • Request For Additional Remote Controls20
      • General Information21
  • IGNITION SWITCH21
    • Mechanical Ignition Switch21
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder23
  • SENTRY KEY23
    • Customer Key Programming23
    • Replacement Keys23
    • General Information24
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM24
    • To Arm The System24
    • To Disarm The System25
    • Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) — If Equipped25
  • DOORS26
    • Manual Lock26
    • Power Door Locks27
  • SEATS28
    • Manual Adjustment Front Seats28
      • Forward/Rearward Adjustment28
      • Seat Height Adjustment29
      • Recline Adjustment30
      • EZ Entry Feature30
    • Heated Seats — If Equipped31
    • Manual Folding Rear Seat32
  • HEAD RESTRAINTS33
    • Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats33
    • Rear Head Restraints35
  • STEERING WHEEL36
    • Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped36
  • MIRRORS36
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror36
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped37
    • Power Mirrors38
    • Folding Mirrors38
    • Spotter Mirror — If Equipped39
    • Heated Mirrors — If Equipped39
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTS39
    • Multifunction Lever39
    • Headlights40
    • Daytime Running Lights40
    • High Beams40
    • Flash-To-Pass40
    • Parking Lights41
    • Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay41
    • Fog Lights — If Equipped41
    • Turn Signals42
    • Lane Change Assist42
  • INTERIOR LIGHTS42
    • Interior Light Timing (Center Position)43
    • Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position)43
    • Cargo Area Lights43
  • WIPERS AND WASHERS44
    • Front Windshield Wiper Operation44
      • Intermittent Wiper Operation44
      • Front Windshield Washer Operation44
      • Manual High Speed/Mist45
    • Rear Windshield Wiper45
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS46
    • Manual Climate Control Overview46
      • Manual Climate Control Descriptions47
    • Automatic Temperature Control Overview50
      • Control Descriptions51
      • Climate Control Functions55
    • Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped55
      • Automatic Operation55
      • Manual Operation Override56
    • Operating Tips56
      • Summer Operation56
      • Winter Operation56
      • Vacation/Storage57
      • Window Fogging57
      • Outside Air Intake57
      • A/C Air Filter57
      • Operating Tips Chart58
  • WINDOWS58
    • Power Window Controls58
    • Auto-Down59
    • Wind Buffeting59
  • POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED59
    • To Open60
    • To Close60
    • Wind Buffeting60
    • Sun Shade — If Equipped61
    • Pinch Protect Feature61
    • Emergency Operation61
  • POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED61
    • Lowering The Power Top62
    • Raising The Power Top62
    • Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure64
    • Wind Stop64
  • HOOD65
    • Opening65
    • Closing66
  • LIFTGATE67
    • Opening67
  • INTERNAL EQUIPMENT68
    • Storage68
      • Glove Compartment68
    • Cupholders68
      • Front Cupholders68
      • Rear Cupholders69
    • Sun Visors69
    • Electrical Power Outlets70
• GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL73
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS74
    • Instrument Cluster Descriptions80
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY81
    • Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons82
    • Instrument Cluster Display Setup Menu83
    • Oil Change Reset84
  • TRIP COMPUTER84
    • Trip Button84
    • Trip Functions84
    • Values Displayed85
  • WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES86
    • Red Warning Lights86
      • — Air Bag Warning Light86
      • — Brake Warning Light86
      • — Battery Charge Warning Light87
      • — Door Open Warning Light88
      • — Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light88
      • — Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light88
      • — Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light88
      • — Hood Open Warning Light — If Equipped89
      • — Liftgate Open Warning Light89
      • — Oil Pressure Warning Light89
      • — Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light89
      • — Transmission Fault Warning Light89
    • Yellow Warning Lights90
      • — Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light90
      • — Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Light — If Equipped90
      • — Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Warning Light — If Equipped90
      • — External Light Failure Indicator Light — If Equipped91
      • — Fuel Cutoff Warning Light — If Equipped91
      • — Fuel Cutoff Failure Light — If Equipped91
      • — Generic Warning Light91
      • — Hill Holder Failure Warning Light91
      • — Low Fuel Warning Light91
      • — Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)91
      • — ParkSense Failure Warning Light92
      • — Service Warning Light — If Equipped92
      • — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light93
      • — Immobilizer Vehicle Theft Alarm Warning Light94
      • — Fuel Level Sensor Failure94
    • Yellow Indicator Lights95
      • — Icy Road Condition Indicator Light — If Equipped95
      • — Stop Light Failure Indicator Light95
      • — Rear Defrost Light95
      • — Oil Change Required Indicator Light95
    • Green Indicator Lights96
      • — Cruise Control Set Indicator Light — If Equipped96
      • — Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped96
      • — Park/Headlight On Indicator Light96
      • — Turn Signal Indicator Lights96
    • White Indicator Lights96
      • — Cruise Control ON Indicator Light96
    • Blue Indicator Lights96
      • — High Beam Indicator Light96
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II97
    • Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity97
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS98
• SAFETY101
  • SAFETY FEATURES102
    • Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)102
    • Electronic Brake Control System103
      • Brake Assist System (BAS)103
      • Traction Control System (TCS)103
      • Hill Start Assist (HSA)104
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)105
      • ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light107
  • AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS108
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)108
      • TPM System With Comfort Cluster110
      • TPM System With (TFT) Tire Pressure Display Screen112
      • General Information114
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS115
    • Occupant Restraint Systems Features115
    • Important Safety Precautions115
    • Seat Belt Systems116
      • Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)116
      • Lap/Shoulder Belts118
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions120
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure121
      • Seat Belt Extender121
      • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women122
      • Seat Belt Pretensioner123
      • Energy Management Feature123
      • Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)123
    • Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)125
      • Air Bag System Components125
      • Air Bag Warning Light126
      • Front Air Bags127
      • Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features128
      • Front Air Bag Operation129
      • Knee Impact Bolsters129
      • Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag130
      • Supplemental Side Air Bags130
      • Air Bag System Components134
      • If A Deployment Occurs134
      • Enhanced Accident Response System135
      • Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure136
      • Maintaining Your Air Bag System138
      • Event Data Recorder (EDR)139
    • Child Restraints139
      • Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles141
      • Infant And Child Restraints142
      • Older Children And Child Restraints142
      • Children Too Large For Booster Seats143
      • Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints144
      • Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System145
      • LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle145
      • Locating The LATCH Anchorages147
      • Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages148
      • Center Seat LATCH148
      • To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint148
      • How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:149
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt150
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle151
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):153
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage154
    • Transporting Pets155
  • SAFETY TIPS156
    • Transporting Passengers156
    • Exhaust Gas156
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle157
      • Seat Belts157
      • Air Bag Warning Light157
      • Defroster157
      • Floor Mat Safety Information158
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle159
      • Tires159
      • Lights159
      • Door Latches159
      • Fluid Leaks159
• STARTING AND OPERATING161
  • STARTING PROCEDURES163
    • Manual Transmission — If Equipped163
    • Automatic Transmission163
    • Normal Starting163
    • Cold Weather Operation163
    • Extended Park Starting164
    • If Engine Fails To Start164
    • After Starting165
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS165
  • PARKING BRAKE166
  • MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED167
    • Five-Speed Manual Transmission167
    • Recommended Shift Speeds169
    • Downshifting169
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED170
    • Key Ignition Park Interlock171
    • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System171
    • Six-Speed Automatic Transmission171
    • Gear Ranges172
      • PARK (P)172
      • REVERSE (R)174
      • NEUTRAL (N)174
      • DRIVE (D)175
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode176
  • AUTOSTICK176
    • Operation176
  • SPORT MODE178
  • POWER STEERING179
  • SPEED CONTROL180
    • To Activate180
    • To Set A Desired Speed181
    • To Vary The Speed Setting181
    • To Accelerate For Passing182
      • Using Speed Control On Hills182
    • To Resume Speed182
    • To Deactivate182
  • REAR PARK ASSIST183
    • Rear Park Assist Sensors183
    • Rear Park Assist Warning Display183
    • Rear Park Assist Display183
    • Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts184
    • Failure Indications185
    • Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System185
    • Park Assist System Usage Precautions185
  • PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA187
  • ADDING FUEL188
    • Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)188
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message189
  • VEHICLE LOADING190
    • Certification Label190
      • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)190
      • Payload190
      • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)190
      • Tire Size190
      • Rim Size190
      • Inflation Pressure190
      • Curb Weight191
      • Loading191
  • TRAILER TOWING191
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)192
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle192
  • DRIVING TIPS193
    • Driving On Slippery Surfaces193
      • Acceleration193
      • Traction193
    • Driving Through Water193
      • Flowing/Rising Water194
      • Shallow Standing Water194
• IN CASE OF EMERGENCY197
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS199
  • BULB REPLACEMENT199
    • Replacement Bulbs199
    • Replacing Exterior Bulbs200
      • Headlamps Low Beam And High Beam200
      • Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps200
      • Front Fog Lamps201
      • Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps201
      • Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps201
    • Replacing Interior Bulbs202
      • Rear Cargo Lamp202
  • FUSES202
    • Interior Fuses202
    • Underhood Fuses204
  • TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED206
    • Tire Service Kit Storage206
    • Tire Service Kit Components And Operation207
      • Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses207
    • Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions208
    • Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit210
      • (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:210
      • (B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:210
      • (C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:210
      • (D) Drive Vehicle:212
      • (E) After Driving:212
      • (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:213
  • TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED214
    • Tire Service Kit Storage214
    • Tire Service Kit Components And Operation215
      • Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses215
    • Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions216
    • Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit218
      • (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:218
      • (B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:218
      • (C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:218
      • (D) Drive Vehicle:220
      • (E) After Driving:220
      • (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:221
  • JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE222
    • Preparations For Jump Start222
    • Jump Starting Procedure223
  • GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE225
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS226
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE226
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE228
    • Automatic Transmission229
    • Manual Transmission229
  • ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)230
  • EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)230
• SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE231
  • SCHEDULED SERVICING233
    • Maintenance Plan234
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L LA237
    • Checking Oil Level238
    • Adding Washer Fluid238
    • Maintenance-Free Battery239
  • DEALER SERVICE240
    • Engine Oil240
      • Change Engine Oil240
      • Engine Oil Selection — 1.4L LA Engine240
      • American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol240
      • Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 1.4L LA Engine241
      • Synthetic Engine Oils241
      • Materials Added To Engine Oil241
      • Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters241
    • Engine Oil Filter242
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter242
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance242
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If Equipped243
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling — R–1234yf243
      • A/C Air Filter244
    • Body Lubrication246
    • Windshield Wiper Blades247
      • Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation248
    • Exhaust System249
    • Cooling System250
      • Coolant Checks250
      • Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill251
      • Selection Of Coolant251
      • Adding Coolant252
      • Cooling System Pressure Cap253
      • Disposal Of Used Coolant253
      • Coolant Level253
      • Points To Remember254
    • Brake System254
      • Brake Master Cylinder255
    • Manual Transmission — If Equipped256
      • Lubricant Selection256
      • Fluid Level Check256
      • Frequency Of Fluid Change256
    • Automatic Transmission — If Equipped256
      • Selection Of Lubricant256
      • Special Additives256
      • Fluid Level Check257
      • Fluid And Filter Changes257
  • RAISING THE VEHICLE257
  • TIRES258
    • Tire Safety Information258
      • Tire Markings258
      • Tire Identification Number (TIN)259
      • Tire Terminology And Definitions260
      • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure261
      • Loading262
    • Tires — General Information265
      • Tire Pressure265
      • Tire Inflation Pressures266
      • Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation267
      • Radial Ply Tires267
      • Run Flat Tires — If Equipped268
      • Tire Spinning268
      • Tread Wear Indicators268
      • Life Of Tire269
      • Replacement Tires270
    • Tire Types271
      • All Season Tires — If Equipped271
      • Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped271
      • Snow Tires272
    • Spare Tires — If Equipped272
      • Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped272
      • Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped273
      • Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped273
      • Full Size Spare — If Equipped274
      • Limited Use Spare — If Equipped274
    • Wheel And Wheel Trim Care275
    • Tire Chains (Traction Devices)276
    • Tire Rotation Recommendations277
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES278
    • Treadwear278
    • Traction Grades278
    • Temperature Grades278
  • VEHICLE STORAGE279
  • BODYWORK279
    • Protection From Atmospheric Agents279
      • What Causes Corrosion?279
    • Body And Underbody Maintenance280
      • Cleaning Headlights280
    • Preserving The Bodywork280
      • Washing280
      • Special Care281
      • Convertible Top Care — If Equipped281
  • INTERIORS283
    • Seats And Fabric Parts283
      • Seat Belt Maintenance283
    • Plastic And Coated Parts283
      • Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses284
    • Leather Parts284
    • Glass Surfaces284
• TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS285
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER286
  • BRAKE SYSTEM287
  • WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS287
    • Torque Specifications287
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS289
    • 1.4L Engine LA289
    • Reformulated Gasoline289
    • Materials Added To Fuel289
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends290
    • Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles290
    • CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications291
    • MMT In Gasoline291
    • Fuel System Cautions291
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings292
  • FLUID CAPACITIES292
  • FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS293
    • Engine293
    • Chassis295
• MULTIMEDIA297
  • UCONNECT SYSTEMS298
  • CYBERSECURITY298
  • UCONNECT SETTINGS299
    • Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 3/3 NAV Display Settings300
      • Display300
      • Units301
      • Voice302
      • Clock & Date302
      • Safety/Assistance303
      • Lights304
      • Doors & Locks304
      • Engine Off Options305
      • Audio305
      • Phone/Bluetooth306
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped307
      • Restore Settings308
      • Clear Personal Data308
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS309
    • Radio Operation309
    • Media Mode309
  • IPOD/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED310
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES310
    • General Information310
  • UCONNECT 3/3 NAV VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS311
    • Introducing Uconnect311
    • Get Started311
    • Basic Voice Commands312
    • Radio313
    • Media313
    • Phone314
    • General Information315
    • Additional Information315
  • CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE316
• CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE317
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE318
    • Prepare For The Appointment318
    • Prepare A List318
    • Be Reasonable With Requests318
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE318
    • FCA US LLC Customer Center319
    • FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center319
    • In Mexico Contact319
    • Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands319
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)320
    • Service Contract320
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION321
  • MOPAR PARTS321
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS321
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.321
    • In Canada322
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS322
• INDEX323