Get SAFETY -> ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS Guide for Fiat 500 SUV Second Generation (2020-2025)

IMPORTANT

50) If the

warning light does not switch on or stays on whilst driving when the ignition device is turned to ENGINE, a failure may have

occurred in the restraint systems. In this case the airbags or pretensioners may not be deployed in an impact or, in a lower number of cases,

they may be deployed accidentally. Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system checked immediately.

51) A failure of the warning light

is indicated by the

symbol appearing on the display or by the

warning light blinking, depending on

the version. In this case, the warning light may not indicate a possible problem with the airbag restraint system. Before continuing, contact

a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system checked.

SAFETY

The chapter that you are about to read

is very important: it describes the safety

systems with which the car is equipped

and provides instructions on how to

use them correctly.

ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ......... 100

DRIVING ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS ................................. 104

OCCUPANT PROTECTION

SYSTEMS ................................. 114

SEAT BELTS ............................. 114

SBR (SEAT BELT REMINDER)

SYSTEM ................................... 115

PRE-TENSIONERS..................... 116

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..... 118

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG............ 129

surface where the grip of the left and

right wheels varies, or on corners.

The Electronic Braking Force

Distribution (EBD) system completes

the system allowing the brake force to

be distributed between the front and

rear wheels.

ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) SYSTEM

The ESC system improves the

ACTIVE SAFETY

SYSTEMS

The car has the following active safety

systems:

directional control and stability of the

car in various driving conditions.

The ESC system corrects the car’s

understeer and oversteer, distributing

the brake force on the appropriate

wheels. The torque supplied by the

engine can also be reduced in order to

maintain control of the car.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System);

DTC (Drag Torque Control);

ESC (Electronic Stability Control);

TC (Traction Control);

PBA (Panic Brake Assist);

HSA (Hill Start Assist);

System intervention

A slight pulsing of the brake pedal and

noise indicates the intervention of the

ABS: this is completely normal when

the system intervenes.

ERM (Electronic Rollover Mitigation);

Hold 'n'Go

The ESC system uses sensors installed

on the car to determine the trajectory

that the driver intends to follow and

compares it with the car’s effective

trajectory. When the real trajectory

deviates from the desired trajectory, the

ESC system intervenes to counter the

car’s understeer or oversteer.

52) 53) 54) 55) 56) 57)

For the operation of the systems, see

the following pages.

DTC (Drag Torque

Control) SYSTEM

ABS (Anti-lock Braking

System)

The DTC (Drag Torque Control) system

prevents the drive wheels from possibly

locking, which could happen, for

example, if the accelerator pedal is

released suddenly in conditions of poor

grip.

This system, which is an integral part

of the braking system, prevents one

or more wheels from locking and

slipping in all road surface conditions,

irrespective of the intensity of the

braking action, ensuring that the

car can be controlled even during

emergency braking and optimising

stopping distances.

Oversteer: occurs when the car

is turning more than it should with

respect to the angle of the steering

wheel and the rear wheels lose grip.

Understeer: occurs when the car is

turning less than it should with respect

to the angle of the steering wheel and

the front wheels lose grip.

In this conditions, the exhaust braking

effect could cause the drive wheels

to slip, resulting in a loss of stability of

the car. In these situations, the DTC

system intervenes, restoring torque

to the motor in order to conserve car

stability and increase car safety.

The system intervenes during braking

when the wheels are about to lock,

typically in emergency braking or low-

grip conditions, when locking may be

more frequent.

System intervention

The system intervention is signalled

by the flashing of the instrument panel

warning light

, to inform the driver

The system also improves control and

stability of the car when braking on a

that the car is in critical stability and

grip conditions.

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that the car is in critical stability and

grip conditions.

slopes, activating automatically in the

following cases:

58) 59) 60) 61) 62)

TC (Traction Control)

SYSTEM

uphill: car stationary on a road with

a gradient higher than 5%, motor

running, brake pressed and the

transmission in N or D;

downhill: car stationary on a road

with a gradient higher than 5%, motor

running, brake pressed and reverse

gear engaged.

63) 64) 65) 66) 67)

The system automatically operates

in the event of slipping, loss of grip

on wet roads (aquaplaning) and

acceleration on slippery, snowy or

icy roads, etc. on one or both drive

wheels. Depending on the slipping

conditions, two different control

systems are activated:

PBA (Panic Brake

Assist) SYSTEM

The PBA system is designed to

improve the car’s braking capacity

during emergency braking.

The system detects emergency braking

by monitoring the speed and force with

which the brake pedal is pressed, and

consequently applies the optimal brake

pressure. This can reduce the braking

distance: the PBA system therefore

completes the ABS.

When setting off, the ESC system

control unit maintains the braking

pressure on the wheels until the

drive torque necessary for starting is

reached, or in any case for a maximum

of 2 seconds, allowing your right foot to

be moved easily from the brake pedal

to the accelerator.

if the slipping involves both drive

wheels, the system intervenes,

reducing the power transmitted by the

engine;

if the slipping only involves one of the

drive wheels, the BLD (Brake Limited

Differential) function is activated,

automatically braking the wheel

which is slipping (the behaviour of a

self-locking differential is simulated).

This will increase the drive torque

transferred to the wheel that is not

slipping.

Maximum assistance from the PBA

system is obtained by pressing the

brake pedal very quickly. In addition,

the brake pedal should be pressed

continuously during braking, avoiding

intermittent presses, to get the most

out of the system. Do not reduce

pressure on the brake pedal until

braking is no longer necessary.

The PBA system is deactivated when

the brake pedal is released.

When the 2 seconds have elapsed,

without starting, the system is

automatically deactivated, gradually

releasing the braking pressure.

During this release stage, the typical

mechanical brake release noise can be

heard, indicating that the car is about

to move.

This function remains active even

if the "Systems partially disabled"

and "Systems disabled" modes

are selected (see description in the

following pages).

ERM (Electronic Rollover

Mitigation) SYSTEM

68) 69) 70)

HSA (Hill Start Assist)

SYSTEM

The system monitors the tendency of

the wheels to rise from the ground

if the driver performs extreme

System intervention

The system intervention is signalled

by the flashing of the instrument panel

71) 72)

manoeuvres like quick steering to avoid

This is an integral part of the ESC

system and facilitates starting on

warning light

, to inform the driver

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driver's seat belt not fastened

the function is deactivated and the EPB

is automatically engaged.

an obstacle, especially in poor road

conditions.

to the braking action on the individual

driving wheels only. The other systems

remain enabled.

If these conditions occur, the system

intervenes on the brakes and engine

power to reduce the possibility that the

wheels are raised from the ground. It

is not possible to avoid tendency to

roll over if the phenomenon is due to

reasons such as driving on high side

gradients, collision with objects or other

cars.

74)

The

warning light on the instrument

panel comes on to indicate that the

mode has been activated.

DISABLING ACTIVE

SAFETY SYSTEMS

Depending on the versions, there are

3 configurations for the active safety

systems on the car:

systems enabled;

systems partially disabled;

systems disabled.

73)

HOLD 'N' GO

Systems enabled

It is an integral part of the ESC system

and keeps the car braked in all

conditions. The Hold 'n' Go function

can be activated from the panel in

NORMAL mode; it is always active in

RANGE and SHERPA modes.

All active safety systems are enabled.

This mode should be used in most

driving conditions. The system will be

in "Systems enabled" mode every time

the motor is started.

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F0S1140

To restore the "Fully Enabled Systems"

mode of operation, press the button on

the control display located on the left

side of the instrument panel (left-hand

drive versions) again.

If activated, after detecting that the car

is stationary and the brake pedal has

been released, the Hold 'n' Go function

keeps the car braked. You can now

remove your foot from the brake pedal.

When the driver lightly touches the

accelerator pedal, the Hold 'n' Go

function releases the brake again,

leaving the car free to move.

WARNING You are advised to select

"Systems partially disabled" or

"Systems disabled" modes only for

specific driving requirements.

"Systems completely enabled" mode

will automatically reactivate every time

the motor is started.

Systems partially disabled

WARNING When travelling on snowy

roads with snow chains, it may be

helpful to activate "Systems partially

disabled" mode: in these conditions,

slipping of the drive wheels when

moving off makes it possible to obtain

better traction.

By pressing the button (A) fig. 100 on

the control display located on the left

side of the instrument panel (left-hand

drive versions) for less than 5 seconds,

while the car is running, it is possible to

limit the intervention of the TC system

If the car is stationary and one of the

following conditions required by the

Hold 'n' Go function is changed:

driver's door closed

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Systems disabled

compromise personal safety and the

safety of others.

IMPORTANT

Pressing the

button on the control

61) For the correct operation of the ESC

system, the tyres must necessarily be of

the same make and type on all wheels,

in perfect condition and, above all, of the

prescribed type and size.

62) ESC performance features must not

induce the driver to take unnecessary or

unwarranted risks. Your driving style must

always be suited to the road conditions,

visibility and traffic. The driver is, in any

case, responsible for safe driving.

63) For the correct operation of the TC

system, the tyres must of necessity be

the same make and type on all wheels,

in perfect condition and, above all, of the

prescribed type and dimensions.

64) TC performance features must not

induce the driver to take unnecessary or

unwarranted risks. Your driving style must

always be suited to the road conditions,

visibility and traffic. The driver is, in any

case, responsible for safe driving.

65) The TC system cannot overrule the

natural laws of physics, and cannot

increase the grip available according to the

condition of the road.

66) The TC system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to

excessive speed on corners, driving on

low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.

67) The capability of the TC system

must never be tested irresponsibly

and dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise personal safety and the

safety of others.

panel on the left-hand side of the

dashboard (left-hand drive versions)

for more than 5 seconds completely

deactivates the ESC system, as well as

the ERM and FCW systems; the TC

system will be limited to braking action

on the individual drive wheels. The

other systems remain enabled.

The activation of the mode is indicated

52) If the ABS intervenes, this indicates

that the grip of the tyres on the road is

nearing its limit: you must slow down to a

speed compatible with the available grip.

53) To achieve maximum efficiency of the

braking system, a settlement period of

about 500 km is required. During this time,

avoid sudden, repeated and prolonged

braking.

54) The ABS cannot overrule the natural

laws of physics, and cannot increase the

grip available according to the condition of

the road.

55) The ABS cannot prevent accidents,

including those due to excessive speed

on corners, driving on low-grip surfaces or

aquaplaning.

56) The capability of the ABS must never

be tested irresponsibly and dangerously,

in such a way as to compromise personal

safety and the safety of others.

57) For the correct operation of the ABS,

the tyres must of necessity be the same

make and type on all wheels, in perfect

condition and, above all, of the prescribed

type and dimensions.

58) The ESC system cannot overrule

the natural laws of physics, and can’t

increase the grip available according to the

condition of the road.

59) The ESC system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to

excessive speed on corners, driving on

low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.

60) The capability of the ESC system

must never be tested irresponsibly

and dangerously, in such a way as to

by the warning light on the

instrument panel switching on.

WARNING If a speed of approximately

65 km/h is exceeded, the systems

will behave as described for "Systems

partially disabled" mode.

To restore the "Systems Enabled"

operating mode, press the button on

the control display located on the left

side of the instrument panel (left-hand

drive versions) again.

"Systems enabled" mode will

automatically reactivate every time the

motor is started.

68) The PBA system cannot overrule

the natural laws of physics, and cannot

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