Get In An Emergency Guide for Fiat 500 C 2 Door Second Generation (2021-2025)

IN AN EMERGENCY

A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS...........114

CHANGING A BULB .......................114

REPLACING FUSES........................121

REPLACING A WHEEL ...................127

FIX&GO KIT.....................................131

JUMP STARTING............................134

At times, a problem may interfere

with our journey.

The pages on emergencies can help

you to deal with critical situations

independently and with calm.

In an emergency we recommend that

you call the freephone number found in

the Warranty Booklet.

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................135

TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................136

It is also possible to call the national or

international universal freephone

number to search for the nearest

Dealership.

113

The lights switch off automatically when

emergency braking ceases.

HAZARD WARNING

LIGHTS

CHANGING A BULB

Press button A fig. 89 to switch the

hazard lights on/off regardless of the

position of the ignition key.

With the device on, warning lights

and light up in the instrument

panel.

143) 144) 145) 146)

49) 50)

GENERAL

INSTRUCTIONS

Before replacing a bulb check the

contacts for oxidation;

Press button A again to switch the

lights off.

burnt bulbs must be replaced by

others of the same type and power;

always check the headlight beam

direction after changing a bulb;

when a light is not working, check

that the corresponding fuse is intact

before replacing a bulb. For the location

of fuses, refer to the paragraph

"Replacing fuses" in this chapter.

F0S0614

89

IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning

lights is governed by the highway

code of the country you are driving in:

comply with legal requirements.

Emergency braking

In the event of an emergency braking,

the hazard warning lights switch on

automatically together with warning

lights and on the instrument

panel.

114

IMPORTANT When the weather is cold

or damp or after heavy rain or washing,

the surface of headlights or rear lights

may steam up and/or form drops of

condensation on the inside. This is

a natural phenomenon due to the

difference in temperature and humidity

between the inside and the outside

of the glass which does not indicate a

fault and does not compromise the

normal operation of lighting devices.

The mist disappears quickly when the

lights are turned on, starting from

the centre of the diffuser, extending

progressively towards the edges

115

Light bulbs

Use

Type

H7

Power

55W

Ref. Figure

Main beams

Dipped headlights

D

H7

55W

Dipped headlights with gas discharge bulbs (Xenon)

(for versions/markets, where provided)

D1S

35W

F

Front side lights / daytime running lights

Front direction indicators

W21W / LL

5/2IW

21W

A

B

WY21W / PY24W

Front direction indicators (with xenon gas discharge

bulbs)

PY24W

24W

B

Side turn light

Rear direction indicators

Tail/brake light

Reverse gear

Rear fog light

Ceiling light

W5W

PY21W

P21 / 5W

W16W

C5W

5W

21W

10W

21W

2IW

5W

A

B

C

A

C

E

Boot light

W5W

5W

Number plate light

Fog lights

C5W

5W

H3

55W

5W

Third brake lights

W5W

A

116

REPLACING AN

EXTERNAL BULB

refit the bulb holder in its housing A

fig. 93 by turning it clockwise and

locking it correctly;

FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS

The front light clusters contain side

lights, dipped headlights, main beam

headlights and direction indicator bulbs.

Front direction indicators

(POP versions only)

F0S0052

To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:

91

operating from the engine

compartment remove the rubber cap A

fig. 90;

Front direction indicators

(Excluding POP versions)

F0S0608

93

To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:

operating in the engine

compartment, remove the plastic cap A

fig. 92 by turning it anticlockwise;

refit the protection cap in its housing

and turn clockwise.

Side turn light

IMPORTANT The intervention must be

carried out taking all precautions

necessary to avoid damaging the

bodywork (please use a sufficiently rigid

and appropriately thick plastic card).

F0S0050

90

To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:

turn the bulb holder A fig. 91

anticlockwise and remove it;

lever the lens off, by initially applying

force from the front towards the back

(1-fig. 94);

F0S0591

remove the pressure-fitted bulb and

replace it;

92

then lever in the opposite direction,

by applying force from the back part

(2-fig. 94) and remove unit;

turn the bulb holder anticlockwise

and remove it;

refit the bulb holder A by turning it

clockwise and locking it correctly;

replace the bulb-bulb holder

assembly;

refit the rubber cap.

117

refit the bulb in its housing and

reconnect the connector;

refit the protection cap in its housing

and turn clockwise.

Dipped beam headlights with gas

discharge bulbs (Xenon)

(for versions/markets, where provided)

147)

For replacement, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

F0S0355

F0S0053

94

95

turn the bulb holder anticlockwise,

Dipped beam headlights

(Excluding POP versions)

Main beam headlights

extract the press-fitted bulb and

replace it;

Where the guard flap C fig. 97 is

provided (loaded in the wheel arch near

the lights), proceed as follows to

replace the bulb:

To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:

refit the bulb holder in the lens, then

position unit, ensuring that the fastening

clip clicks into place.

operating in the engine

compartment, remove the plastic

protection cap B fig. 92 by turning it

anticlockwise;

completely steer the wheels and

open guard flap then remove the rubber

cap D fig. 97;

51)

disconnect connector A fig. 96 and

release the bulb holder catch;

Dipped beam headlights

(POP versions only)

To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:

operating from the engine

compartment remove the rubber

protection cap B fig. 90;

press the fastener A fig. 95 and

remove the bulb holder;

remove the pressure-fitted bulb and

replace it;

F0S0051

97

F0S0593

96

refit the bulb holder locking it

correctly;

free the bulb holder from the side

clips A fig. 98 and remove it;

extract the bulb and replace it;

refit the rubber cap.

118

refit the bulb holder B by turning it

clockwise and making sure that it locks

correctly;

To replace the bulb proceed as follows:

open the tailgate;

unscrew the two fastening screws A

fig. 100 and extract the light cluster

axially without rotating it;

refit the rubber cap;

close the flap C.

NOTE If the guard flap is not present,

contact a Fiat Dealership to have the

bulb replaced.

Fog lights

F0S0054

98

To replace a fog light, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

fit the new bulb, making the outline

of the metallic part coincide with the

grooves on the reflector, then reattach

the bulb holding clips;

REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS

These contain the bulbs for the side

lights, brake lights and direction

indicators. The reversing lights and rear

fog lights are located instead in the

rear bumper.

The bulbs are arranged as follows fig.

99:

C: tail / brake lights;

refit the rubber cap;

F0S0579

100

close the flap C.

remove the bulb holder from its

housing releasing it from the locking

tabs B fig. 100;

NOTE If the guard flap is not present,

contact a Fiat Dealership to have the

bulb replaced.

extract the bulbs by pushing them

slightly and turning them anticlockwise.

Sidelights/daytime lights

Where the guard flap C fig. 97 is

provided (loaded in the wheel arch near

the lights), proceed as follows to

replace the bulb:

D: direction indicators.

REVERSING LIGHT/REAR FOG

LIGHT

Where the respective flap is provided,

proceed as follows to replace the bulb:

completely steer the wheels and

open guard flap then remove the rubber

cap D fig. 97;

From inside the bumper, operate

the tabs A fig. 101 and remove the

press-fit flap;

turn the bulb holder B fig. 98

anticlockwise and extract it;

disconnect the electrical connector

A fig. 102;

extract the bulb and replace it;

turn the bulb holder B fig. 102

anticlockwise and extract it;

F0S0580

99

119

F0S0059

105

F0S0674

F0S0581

103

101

remove the press-fitted bulb to be

replaced and replace it;

THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS

To replace the bulb proceed as follows:

close the bulb holder making sure

the retaining device is correctly locked;

remove the two guard caps and

unscrew the two fastening screws A fig.

104;

screw in the two fastening screws

and reinstall the guard caps.

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS

To replace the bulbs, proceed as

follows:

F0S0582

102

apply pressure to the point shown

by the arrow fig. 106 and remove

the lens;

release the bulb and replace it;

reinsert the bulb/bulb holder unit B

by turning it clockwise;

change the bulb, releasing it from

the side contacts;

reconnect the electrical connection

A;

F0S0058

104

fit the new bulb and make sure that

it is correctly clamped between the

contacts;

refit the flap and check that it is

correctly locked.

If the flap is not present, access the

bulb holder through the lower part

of the rear bumper fig. 103 to replace

the reversing and rear fog light.

remove the assembly;

disconnect the electrical connector

B fig. 105;

then refit the lens.

press the retaining device C fig. 105

and open the bulb holder;

120

147) Due to the high power supply voltage,

gas discharge bulbs (Xenon) should only

be replaced by specialised personnel:

danger of death! Contact a Fiat Dealership.

REPLACING FUSES

148) 149) 150) 151) 152) 153)

WARNING

DASHBOARD FUSE BOX

To access the fuses you must remove

the press-fitted cover A fig. 107.

49) Halogen bulbs must be handled

holding the metallic part only. Touching the

transparent part of the bulb with your

fingers may reduce the intensity of the

emitted light and even reduce the lifespan

of the bulb. In the event of accidental

contact, wipe the bulb with a cloth

moistened with alcohol and let the bulb

dry.

F0S0139

106

WARNING

143) Modifications or repairs to the electric

system that are not carried out properly

or do not take the system technical

specifications into account can cause

malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.

50) Where possible, it is advisable to have

bulbs changed at a Fiat Dealership. The

correct operation and direction of the

external lights are absolutely essential for

the safety of the car and of compliance

with the law.

F0S0066

107

144) Halogen bulbs contain pressurised

gas, in the case of breakage they may

burst causing glass fragments to be

projected outwards.

The 5 A fuse B for door mirror

51) The intervention must be carried out

taking all precautions necessary to avoid

damaging the bodywork (please use a

sufficiently rigid and appropriately thick

plastic card).

demisting is located in the diagnosis

socket area, as shown in fig. 108.

145) Only replace the light bulbs when the

engine is off and in a position that does

not interfere with traffic and lets you safely

replace them (see the description in the

“Replacement” paragraph). Also ensure

that the engine is cold, to prevent the risk

of burns.

146) Before replacing the bulb, wait for the

exhaust ducts to cool down: DANGER

OF SCALDING!

F0S0677

108

121

The dashboard fuse box shown is

located in the lower area next to the

pedal board.

Once the fuse has been replaced,

proceed as follows:

correctly refit the cover B in the side

guides of the casing;

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

JUNCTION BOX

slide it down completely from the

top;

52)

fully tighten screw A using the

screwdriver provided;

The fusebox is located on the right side

of the engine compartment. To access

the fuses, proceed as follows:

at the same time slowly rotate the

screw clockwise, until resistance is

encountered (do not overtighten);

Fully press screw A fig. 109;

at the same time slowly rotate the

screw anticlockwise, until resistance is

encountered (do not overtighten);

slowly release the screw;

closure is indicated by the securing

of the entire screw head in its housing.

The number identifying the electrical

component corresponding to each fuse

is shown on the control unit cover.

slowly release the screw;

opening is indicated by the entire

screw head coming out of its seat;

remove cover B, sliding it upwards

on the side guides, as indicated in

the figure.

LPG versions

The LPG system components are

protected by specific fuses. Contact a

Fiat Dealership for replacement.

F0S0606

109

122

DASHBOARD FUSE BOX

F0S0172

110

USERS

FUSE

F13

F36

F37

F38

F43

F47

F48

AMPERE

Headlight alignment corrector

Diagnosis socket, radio, climate control, EOBD

Brake light switch, instrument panel node

Central door locking

5 (*)

15

5

15

20

Windscreen/rear window washer pump

Driver side electric window

Passenger side electric window

(*)(for versions/markets, where provided)

123

USERS

FUSE

AMPERE

Parking sensor, control backlighting, electric mirrors

F49

5

Climate control, brake lights, clutch, electric sunroof, electric

mirrors

F51

F53

7.5

5

Instrument panel node

124

ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION BOX

F0S0607

111

USERS

FUSE

F02

F08

F09

F10

F14

F15

F16

F20

F30

F84

AMPERE

20

HI-FI

Climate control electric fan

Headlight washers

30

Horns

10

Main-beam headlights

Electric roof motor

15

20

Dualogic gearbox control unit power supply (+ ignition)

Heated rear window

Fog lights

7.5

30

15

Dualogic transmission control unit

10

125

USERS

FUSE

AMPERE

Front power socket (with or without cigar lighter)

F85

20

126

in direct contact with the engine or

for repairs under the car

REPLACING A

WHEEL

WARNING

on boats.

RAISING WITH A JACK

AND REPLACING A

WHEEL

148) If the replaced fuse blows again,

GENERAL

contact a Fiat Dealership.

INSTRUCTIONS

149) Never replace a fuse with metal wires

or anything else.

154) 155) 156) 157) 158) 159) 160) 161) 162)

To change a wheel, proceed as follows:

150) Never replace a fuse with another with

stop the car in a position that is

not dangerous for oncoming traffic

where you can change the wheel safely.

The ground must be flat and sufficiently

compact;

JACK

a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.

151) If a general fuse (MEGA-FUSE,

MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows contact a

Fiat Dealership.

Please note that:

the jack weight is 1.76 kg;

the jack requires no adjustment;

152) Before replacing a fuse, make sure

that the ignition key has been removed and

that all the other services are switched off

and/or disengaged.

stop the engine, pull up the

handbrake and engage the first gear or

reverse. Wear the reflective safety

jacket (compulsory by law) before

getting out of the car;

the jack cannot be repaired and in

the event of a fault it must be replaced

by another genuine one;

153) Contact Fiat Dealership if a safety

system (airbags, brakes), engine system

(engine, gearbox) or steering system

general protection fuse blows.

no tool other than its cranking

device may be fitted on the jack.

raise the mat on the floor of the

luggage compartment;

MAINTENANCE

prevent any dirt from depositing on

the "worm screw"

undo the fastener B fig. 112;

WARNING

take out the tool box C fig. 112 and

place it next to the wheel to be

changed;

keep the "worm screw" lubricated

never modify the jack.

52) If you need to wash the engine

compartment, take care not to directly hit

the engine compartment fuse box with

the water jet.

CONDITIONS OF

NON-USE

at temperatures lower than -40°C on

a sandy or muddy ground

take the space-saver wheel D fig.

112;

for vehicles with wheel cap: use the

screwdriver provided, applying leverage

to the dedicated opening on the outer

edge;

on uneven ground

on steep roads

in extreme weather conditions:

thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,

blizzards, storms, etc.

127

F0S0328

115

F0S0671

113

position the jack near the wheel to

be repaired at the reference point

the side member;

on

Lifting the front wheel: fig. 116.

F0S0127

112

for cars equipped with 15" steel

F0S0670

114

wheels with aesthetic hub caps: take

the extractor A fig. 113 from the Owner

Handbook compartment;

loosen the retaining bolts for the

wheel to be changed by about one turn

using the spanner provided;

163)

F0S0630

116

if the car is equipped with side

skirts, to let the jack pass under the car,

the latter must be tilted (as shown in

fig. 115);

hold the extractor with two fingers,

insert the tab between the tyre and hub

cap A fig. 114 and pull towards

Lifting the rear wheel: fig. 117.

make sure that the jack fig. 118 is

positioned correctly;

yourself, perpendicularly to the wheel;

53)

alert any bystander that the car is

about to be raised; all persons should

be kept away from the car and nobody

must touch it until it has been lowered;

for cars fitted with alloy wheels:

remove the press-fitted hub cap using

the screwdriver provided;

turn the jack handle to partially open

it;

128

loosen the bolts completely and

remove the wheel to be replaced;

lower the vehicle and remove the

jack;

make sure the contact surfaces

between space-saver wheel and hub

are clean so that the fastening bolts will

not come loose;

use the wrench provided to fully

tighten the bolts, passing alternately

from one bolt to the opposite one;

insert the pressure-fit cup making

the suitable slot coincide with the

inflation valve;

fit the space-saver wheel aligning

the pin with one of the holes on the

wheel;

place the inner part of the hub cap

on the wheel rim;

F0S0631

117

screw in the 4 fastening bolts;

turn the jack handle to lower the car

and remove the jack;

engage the hub cap by applying an

axial force in several points as shown

in fig. 119 to allow the correct coupling

between hub cap and wheel.

fasten the bolts completely, passing

alternately from one bolt to the opposite

one.

REFITTING THE

STANDARD WHEEL

54)

Following the procedure described

previously, raise the car and remove the

space-saver wheel.

F0S0653

118

fit the handle to operate the jack and

raise the car until the wheel is a few

centimetres above the ground. When

turning the jack handle, make sure that

it can turn freely without scraping

your hand against the ground. The

moving components of the jack (screws

and joints) can also cause injuries:

avoid touching them. If you come into

contact with lubricating grease, clean

yourself thoroughly;

Versions with steel wheels

F0S0632

Proceed as follows:

119

make sure the contact surfaces

between standard wheel and hub are

clean so that the fastening bolts will not

come loose;

For cars equipped with 15" steel

wheels with aesthetic hub caps:

163)

fit the standard wheel inserting the 4

bolts into the holes;

once the normal wheel has been

fitted, insert the press-fit hub cap,

aligning the slot with the inflation valve;

using the wrench provided, tighten

the fastening bolts;

129

157) Alert other drivers that the car is

stationary in compliance with local

place the inner part of the hub cap

on the wheel rim;

IMPORTANT If it is not fitted correctly,

the hub cap may detach when the

vehicle is running.

regulations: hazard warning lights, warning

triangle, etc. Any passengers on board

should leave the car, especially if it is

heavily laden. Passengers should stay

away from on-coming traffic while the

wheel is being changed. On hills or uneven

roads, use chocks or appropriate objects

to block the wheels of the vehicle.

engage the hub cap by applying an

axial force in several points as shown

in fig. 120 to allow the correct coupling

between hub cap and wheel.

WARNING

154) The space-saver wheel (for

versions/markets where provided) is

specific to your car, do not use it on other

models, or use the space-saver wheel

of other models on your car. The

space-saver wheel must only be used in

the event of an emergency. Never use it for

more than strictly necessary and never

exceed 80 km/h.

158) The driving features of the car may

change when a space-saver wheel is fitted.

Avoid violent acceleration and braking,

abrupt steering and fast cornering. The

total life of a space-saver wheel is

approximately 3,000 km, after which it

must be replaced by another wheel of the

same type. Never install a traditional tyre

on a rim designed to be used as a

space-saver wheel. Have the wheel

repaired and refitted as soon as possible.

Using two or more space-saver wheels

at the same time is forbidden. Do not apply

grease to the bolt threads before fitting:

they could come unscrewed.

155) On the space-saver wheel there is an

orange label, summarising the main

warnings regarding space-saver wheel

usage restrictions. Never remove or cover

the label. The label contains the following

indications in four languages: "Warning! For

temporary use only! 80 km/h max.!

Replace with standard wheel as soon as

possible. Never cover this indication."

Never apply a wheel cap on a space-saver

wheel.

F0S0669

120

Versions with alloy rims

Proceed as follows:

insert the wheel on the hub and use

the spanner provided to tighten the

bolts;

lower the vehicle and remove the

jack;

156) If you change the type of wheel (alloy

rims instead of steel rims and vice versa)

you will have to change the entire set

of fastening bolts with another set of

suitably sized bolts.

use the wrench provided to fully

tighten the bolts in an alternating

sequence;

reinsert the press-fitted hub cap,

making sure that the reference hole on

the wheel is aligned with the reference

pin on the cap.

130

159) The jack is a tool developed and

designed only for changing a wheel, if a

tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the

vehicle with which it is supplied or on other

vehicles of the same model. Any other

use, e.g. to jack up other vehicle models or

different things, is strictly prohibited. Never

use it to carry out maintenance or repairs

under the vehicle or to change summer/

winter wheels and vice versa. Never go

under the raised vehicle. If any work under

the vehicle is necessary, contact the Fiat

Service Network. Incorrect placing of

the jack can cause the vehicle to drop: use

it only in the positions indicated. Do not

use the jack for loads higher than the one

shown on its label. Never start the engine

with vehicle raised. If the vehicle is raised

more than necessary, everything can

become more unstable, with the risk of the

vehicle dropping violently. Thus, lift the

vehicle only as needed in order to access

the spare tyre.

162) It is extremely dangerous to attempt

to change a wheel on the side of the

vehicle next to the driving lane: make sure

that the vehicle is at a sufficient distance

from the road, to avoid being run over.

Fix&Go kit

(where provided)

164) 165)

163) Be very careful when removing/

refitting the hub cap due to the proximity of

the brake disc. We recommend using

heat protection gloves.

55)

DESCRIPTION

The Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit fig. 121

is located in the boot, inside a

dedicated container and consists of:

WARNING

one cartridge 1 containing sealant

and fitted with: transparent tube for

injecting the sealant 4 and sticker

3 with the wording “Max 80 km/h” to

be placed in a clearly visible position

(e.g. on the dashboard) after repairing

the tyre;

53) When turning the jack handle make

sure that it can turn freely without scraping

your hand against the ground. The moving

components of the jack ("worm screw"

and joints) can also cause injuries: do not

touch them. If you come into contact

with lubricating grease, clean yourself

thoroughly.

one compressor 2;

54) Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as

possible to have the correct tightening

of the wheel bolts checked.

160) Snow chains cannot be fitted to the

space-saver wheel. So, if a front (drive)

wheel is punctured and chains are needed,

a rear wheel should be fitted to the front

of the car and the space-saver wheel

should be fitted to the rear. In this way,

equipped with two normal drive wheels at

the front, they can be fitted with snow

chains, thus resolving the emergency

situation.

one leaflet containing instructions for

using the kit;

a pair of gloves located in the hose

compartment of the cartridge 4.

161) If the hub cap is not fitted correctly, it

may come off when the car is travelling.

Never tamper with the inflation valve. Never

introduce tools of any kind between rim

and tyre. Check tyre and space-saver

wheel pressures regularly, complying with

the values given in the "Technical

specifications" chapter.

P2000158

121

131

REPAIR PROCEDURE

remove the cap from the tyre valve

and connect and firmly tighten the

transparent tube of the sealing fluid 4

fig. 121. If a 250 ml cartridge is present

the housing of the transparent tube is

provided with removable ring to

facilitate extraction. Make sure that the

ON-OFF button 5 fig. 123 is in the off

position (button not pressed);

operate the compressor by pressing

the ON-OFF button 5 fig. 123. When

the pressure shown in the "Wheels"

paragraph in the “Technical data”

chapter or on the specific label appears

on the pressure gauge 7, stop the

compressor by pressing the ON-OFF

button 5 again;

Proceed as follows:

stop the car in a position that is not

dangerous for oncoming traffic where

you can carry out the procedure safely.

The ground must be flat and sufficiently

compact;

stop the engine, engage the hazard

warning lights and the parking brake;

disconnect the cartridge 1 from the

compressor, by pressing the release

button 8 and lifting the cartridge 1

upwards fig. 125.

wear the reflective safety jacket

before getting out of the car (anyway

comply with the laws in force in the

country you are driving in);

Insert the cartridge 1 containing the

sealant in the proper compartment of

the compressor 2, pressing it down

hard fig. 121. Remove the speed limit

sticker 3 and apply it in a clearly visible

position fig. 122;

P2000160

123

plug the electric connector 3 fig. 124

into the 12V socket of the vehicle and

start the vehicle engine;

P2000161

125

P2000162

122

wear the gloves;

P2000159

124

132

If the pressure gauge 7 fig. 123

After driving for about 8 km / 5 miles,

position the vehicle in a safe and

suitable area and engage the

handbrake. Take the compressor and

restore pressure using the black

inflation tube 9 fig. 126.

If the pressure shown is higher than 1.8

bar / 26 psi, restore the pressure and

drive safely to a Fiat Dealership as soon

as possible.

If, however, the pressure is lower than

1.8 bar / 26 psi, do not resume driving

but contact a Fiat Dealership.

to remove the cartridge,fig. 125

press the release button 8 and lift it.

indicates a pressure lower than 1.8 bar

/ 26 psi 15 minutes after starting the

compressor, switch off the compressor,

disconnect the sealing fluid tube 4

from the tyre valve and remove

the cartridge 1 from the compressor fig.

121. Move the vehicle by approximately

10 m to promote the distribution of

sealant; stop the vehicle safely, operate

the handbrake and restore pressure

using the black inflation pipe 9 fig. 126

to reach the required pressure. If also

in this case, the pressure is lower

than 1.8 bar / 26 psi 15 minutes after

turning on, do not resume driving

but contact a Fiat Dealership.

WARNING

164) The information required by the

applicable regulation is indicated on the

Fix&Go kit package label. Carefully read

the label on the cartridge before use, avoid

improper use. The kit should be used by

adults and cannot be used by children.

165) IMPORTANT: Do not exceed 80 km/h.

Avoid sudden acceleration or braking.

The kit provides a temporary repair,

therefore the tyre must be examined and

repaired by a specialist as soon as

possible. Before using the kit, ensure that

the tyre is not excessively damaged and

that the rim is in good condition, otherwise

do not use it and call roadside assistance.

Do not remove foreign bodies from the

tyre. Do not let the compressor turned on

for more than 20 consecutive minutes -

overheating hazard.

PROCEDURE FOR

RESTORING THE

PRESSURE

Proceed as follows:

stop the vehicle safely, as shown

above, and operate the handbrake;

extract the black inflation tube 9 fig.

126 and screw it firmly onto the tyre

valve. Follow the instructions shown in

fig. 124 and fig. 126.

Press the air release button 10 fig. 123

to adjust any tyre overpressure.

WARNING

55) The sealant fluid is effective with

external temperatures between -40°C and

+55°C. The sealant fluid has an expiry

date. It is possible to repair tyres which

have been damaged on tread up to a

diameter of 6 mm. Show the cartridge and

the label to the personnel charged with

handling the tyre treated with the tyre

repair kit.

CARTRIDGE

P2000163

REPLACEMENT

126

Proceed as follows:

only use original Fix&Go cartridges,

which can be purchased from the

Fiat Dealership.

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JUMP STARTING

For versions with Start&Stop

JUMP STARTING

166) 167) 168)

In the case of emergency starting,

NEVER connect the negative lead (–) of

the auxiliary battery to negative pole

(–) of the battery, but only to an earth

point on the engine/gearbox assembly.

If after a few attempts the engine does

not start, do not persist but contact

a Fiat Dealership.

If the battery is flat, a jump starting can

be performed using the battery and

the cables of another car, or using an

auxiliary battery. In all cases, the battery

used must have a capacity equal to or

a little higher than the flat one.

Jump starting may be dangerous if

carried out incorrectly: carefully follow

the procedures described below.

56) 57) 58)

If the battery is flat, the engine may be

started using an auxiliary battery fig.

127, with the same capacity or a little

higher than the flat one.

Proceed as follows to start the car:

IMPORTANT Do not directly connect

the negative terminals of the two

IMPORTANT NOTES

batteries: sparks could ignite explosive

gas released from the battery. If the

auxiliary battery is installed on another

car, prevent accidental contact

After turning the ignition key to STOP

and having closed the driver's side

door, wait at least one minute before

disconnecting the battery and then

reconnecting the electrical supply to the

battery.

between metallic parts of the two cars.

BUMP STARTING

Do not use an auxiliary battery or any

other source of external supply with

a voltage above 12 V: the battery, the

starter, the alternator and the electrical

system of the car could be damaged.

Do not attempt jump starting if the

battery is frozen. The battery could

break and explode!

Never bump start the engine by

pushing, towing or driving downhill.

This could cause fuel to flow into the

catalytic converter and damage it

beyond repair.

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127

connect the positive terminals (+

mark near the terminal) of the two

batteries using a suitable lead;

with a second lead, connect the

negative terminal – of the auxiliary

battery to an earth point on

the engine or the gearbox of the car to

be started;

IMPORTANT Remember that the brake

servo and electrical power steering

system (for versions/markets, where

provided) are not active until the engine

is started. A much greater effort will

therefore be required to use the brake

pedal or turn the steering wheel.

start the engine;

when the engine has been started,

remove the leads reversing the order

above.

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57) Do not connect the cable to the

negative terminal (–) of the flat battery. The

following spark could lead to battery

explosion and cause serious harm. Only

use the specific earth point; do not use any

other exposed metallic part.

FUEL CUT-OFF

SYSTEM

WARNING

169)

166) This starting procedure must be

performed by expert personnel because

incorrect actions could cause electrical

discharge of considerable intensity.

Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and

corrosive: avoid contact with skin and

eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted

cigarettes away from the battery and do

not cause sparks.

This intervenes in the case of an impact

causing:

58) Never bump start the engine by

pushing, towing or coasting downhill. This

could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic

converter and damage it beyond repair.

the fuel supply cut-off with the

engine consequently switching off

the automatic unlocking of the doors

turning on of the lights inside the

vehicle;

The intervention of the system is

indicated by a message shown on the

display.

167) Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,

watches, bracelets), that might cause an

accidental electrical contact and cause

serious injury.

168) Do not attempt to charge a frozen

battery: it must be thawed first, otherwise it

may explode. If freezing has occurred, the

battery should be checked by skilled

personnel to make sure that the internal

elements are not damaged and that the

body is not cracked, with the risk of leaking

poisonous and corrosive acid.

IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for

fuel leaks, for instance in the engine

compartment, under the car or near the

tank area. After a collision, turn the

ignition key to STOP position to prevent

the battery from running down.

To restore the correct operation of the

vehicle, proceed as follows:

WARNING

turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON

position

56) Never use a fast battery-charger to

start the engine as this could damage the

electronic systems of your vehicle,

particularly the ignition and engine fuel

supply control units.

activate the right direction indicator

deactivate the right direction

indicator

activate the left direction indicator

deactivate the left direction indicator

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activate the right direction indicator

deactivate the right direction

indicator

Rear

release the cap A fig. 129;

TOWING THE

VEHICLE

take the tow hook B fig. 129 from its

housing in the tool box;

170) 171) 172) 173)

activate the left direction indicator

deactivate the left direction indicator

turn the ignition key to the STOP

The tow hook, which is supplied with

the vehicle, is housed in the tool box,

under the carpet in the luggage

compartment.

fully tighten it on the threaded pin.

position

turn the ignition key to the MAR

position;

ATTACHING THE TOW

HOOK

LPG versions: in the event of an

impact, petrol supply is immediately

cut-off, the LPG safety valves are

closed and the injection is interrupted,

switching off the engine.

Front

Proceed as follows:

release the cap A fig. 128;

take the tow hook B fig. 128 from its

housing in the tool box;

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129

fully tighten it on the threaded pin.

WARNING

VERSIONS WITH DUALOGIC

GEARBOX

169) If, after an impact, you smell fuel or

notice leaks from the fuel system, do

not reactivate the system to avoid the risk

of fire.

Make sure that the gearbox is in neutral

(N) (checking that the vehicle moves

when pushed) and proceed in the same

way as for towing a normal vehicle

with a manual gearbox.

If the gearbox cannot be put in neutral,

do not tow the vehicle and contact a

Fiat Dealership.

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128

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173) Whilst towing, remember that as the

assistance of the brake servo and the

electric power assisted steering is

WARNING

not available, greater force needs to be

exerted on the brake pedal and more effort

is required on the steering wheel. Do not

use flexible cables when towing and avoid

jerky movements. Make sure not to

damage parts in contact with the car while

towing. When towing the vehicle, you

must comply with all specific traffic

regulations and adopt an appropriate

driving behaviour. Do not start the engine

while towing the vehicle.

170) Before towing, turn the key to MAR

and then to STOP without extracting it.

If the key is removed, the steering lock will

come on automatically and it will be

impossible to steer the wheels.

171) Before tightening the ring clean the

threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure

that the ring is fully fastened in the housing

before towing the car.

172) The (front/rear) tow hook must be

used exclusively for roadside assistance

operations. You are allowed to tow the

vehicle for short distances using an

appropriate device in accordance with the

highway code (a rigid bar), to move the

vehicle on the road in readiness for towing

or transport via a tow truck. The tow hook

MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles off

the road or where there are obstacles

and/or for towing operations using cables

or other non-rigid devices. In compliance

with the above conditions, towing must

take place with the two vehicles (one

towing, the other towed) aligned as much

as possible along the same centre line.

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