Operation Manual

24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
• If your FIAT 500 requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel deliver y, tire service,
lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty,
dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents. See your
Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.
If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation,” please let us know. With your consent, we
will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Generic Warning Light
• The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Oil
Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off
Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not Available, Parking Sensor Failure, DST System Failure.
- Power Steering System Warning
• This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power Steering
System). When the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position, the warning light will
illuminate momentarily. If the warning light stays on, cycle the ignition to the OFF posi-
tion and back to ON/RUN. If the warning light stays on, contact your authorized Fiat
Dealer.
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If the warning light switches on while driving you may not have steering assis tance.
Although it will still be possible to steer the car, the effort needed to operate the
steering wheel could be increased: contact an authorized Fiat Dealer as soon as possible.
• Refer to “Power Steering” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
- Automatic Gearbox Failure — If Equipped
• This light will illuminate when there is an automatic transmission fault.
• Have the vehicle ser viced by an authorized dealer immediately.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition .
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL
and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the
engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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