Fiat 500 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 6

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Symbol

What it means

SERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING) EXPIRED

When the scheduled servicing is nearly due ("scheduled service deadline"), the display will show the

symbol followed by the number of kilometres/miles until the car must be serviced. This is displayed

automatically, with ignition device at ENGINE, when there are 2000 km (or equivalent value in miles)

left before servicing or, for some markets, 30 days left before servicing. It is also displayed whenever

the ignition device is turned to ENGINE or, for some markets, every 200 km (or equivalent value in

miles).

Go to a Fiat Dealership, where the "Service Schedule" operations will be performed and the

message will be reset.

ATTENTION ASSIST SYSTEM FAILURE

The symbol lights up in case of failure of the Attention Assist device. Contact a Fiat dealership as

soon as possible to have the failure repaired.

AUDIO SYSTEM FAILURE

The symbol switches on to report a failure of the sound system.

INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST / SPEED LIMITER FAILURE

The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the Intelligent Speed Assist or of the Speed Limiter

device. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) FAILURE

(where provided)

The symbol lights up to indicate a failure of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) failure.

Contact a Fiat Dealership.

AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKE CONTROL (AEB) SYSTEM FAILURE

The warning light switches on to alert the driver that the Autonomous Emergency Brake Control

(AEB) system is not active due to sensor failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership.

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO SYSTEM FAILURE

The symbol switches on in the event of Keyless Enter-N-Go system failure.

HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY DISCONNECTED

The symbol lights up to indicate that the high-voltage battery is disconnected from the system.

Contact a Fiat Dealership.

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Symbol

What it means

DUSK SENSOR FAILURE

The symbol switches on along with a dedicated message on the display in the event of dusk sensor

failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL

This symbol turns on to indicate that the brake pedal must be pressed to enable starting.

PEDESTRIAN ACOUSTIC SIGNALLING SYSTEM FAILURE

This symbol is shown on the instrument panel display in case of failure of the pedestrian acoustic

warning. Contact a Fiat Dealership.

LOW WINDSCREEN WASHER LEVEL

The symbol appears for some seconds to indicate that the level of the windscreen washing fluid is

low.

Refill the liquid: to do this, see the "Checking levels" chapter in the "Maintenance and care" section.

Always use liquid with the features indicated in the "Fluids and lubricants" chapter in the "Technical

specifications" section.

Green Symbols

Symbol

What it means

READY

SYSTEM READY

The symbol switches on to signal that the car is ready to start.

CHARGING CABLE CONNECTED

When this symbol is lit it indicates that the cable is connected to the charging port of the car, not

that the charging procedure is in progress.

The lighting of the symbol can also be displayed together with dedicated messages. These

messages will indicate the connection status to the charging port until fully charged.

IMPORTANT Starting the motor is not allowed until the charging procedure is complete.

HOLD 'N' GO

The symbol lights up when the "Hold 'n' go" function is active (automatic parking brake engaged).

97

Symbol

What it means

ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL ON

The symbol comes on when the electric Cruise Control system is on.

SPEED LIMITER ON

The symbol comes on when the Speed Limiter is on.

INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST SYSTEM ON

The symbol comes on when the Intelligent Speed Assist system is on.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATION

The symbol comes on when the Adaptive Cruise Control is on.

INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATION

The symbol comes on when the Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control system is on.

Blue symbols

Symbol

What it means

DRIVING MODES

The instrument panel display shows the driving mode adopted (NORMAL, RANGE, SHERPA).

SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED

The symbol (in "km/h" or "mph", depending on the display settings) lights up when the speed limit

defined by the Speed Limiter is exceeded.

White symbols

Symbol

What it means

HEADLIGHT HEIGHT

The symbol indicates the height of the dipped beam headlights, set to four levels (0-4) using buttons

and

.

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Symbol

What it means

ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL READY

The symbol appears to indicate that the electronic Cruise Control is ready.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL READY

The symbol appears when the Adaptive Cruise Control is ready.

INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL READY

The symbol appears when the Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control is ready.

SPEED LIMITER READY

The symbol appears to indicate that the Speed Limiter is ready.

INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST READY

The symbol appears when the Intelligent Speed Assist is ready.

SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED

The (white) symbol switches on when the speed limit (e.g. 110 km/h) set through the menu of the

display is exceeded (the inner value updates according to the set speed).

Grey symbols

Symbol

What it means

ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL ON

The symbol appears when the electronic Cruise Control is turned on.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ON

The symbol appears when the Adaptive Cruise Control is on.

INTELLIGENT ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ON

The symbol comes on in the event of an Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control failure.

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Symbol

What it means

SPEED LIMITER ON

The symbol switches on if the Speed Limiter device is activated.

INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST ON

The symbol switches on if convenient the Intelligent Speed Assist is activated.

49)

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 immediately to have the system checked.

50)

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

100

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 . . . 101
DRIVING ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . 105
OCCUPANT PROTECTION

SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . 115
SEAT BELTS . . . . . . . . 115
SBR (SEAT BELT REMINDER)

SYSTEM . . . . . . . . ... 116
PRE-TENSIONERS. . . . . . 117
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . 119
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG . . . 130

101

ACTIVE SAFETY

SYSTEMS

The car has the following active safety

systems:

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System);

DTC (Drag Torque Control);

ESC (Electronic Stability Control);

TC (Traction Control);

PBA (Panic Brake Assist);

HSA (Hill Start Assist);

ERM (Electronic Rollover Mitigation);

Hold 'n'Go

For the operation of the systems, see

the following pages.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking

System)

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.
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.
The system also improves control and

stability of the car when braking on a

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.

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.

51) 52) 53) 54) 55) 56)

DTC (Drag Torque

Control) 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.
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.

ESC (Electronic Stability

Control) SYSTEM

The ESC system improves the

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

motor can also be reduced in order to

maintain control of the car.
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.

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.

System intervention

The system intervention is signalled

by the blinking of the instrument panel
warning light

, to inform the driver

that the car is in critical stability and

grip conditions.

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57) 58) 59) 60) 61)

TC (Traction Control)

SYSTEM

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:

if the slipping involves both drive

wheels, the system intervenes,

reducing the power transmitted by the

motor;

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.

This function remains active even

if the "Systems partially disabled"

and "Systems disabled" modes

are selected (see description in the

following pages).

System intervention

The system intervention is signalled

by the blinking of the instrument panel
warning light

, to inform the driver

that the car is in critical stability and

grip conditions.

62) 63) 64) 65) 66)

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.
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.

67) 68) 69)

HSA (Hill Start Assist)

SYSTEM

70) 71)

This is an integral part of the ESC

system and facilitates starting on

slopes, activating automatically in the

following cases:

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.
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.
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.

ERM (Electronic Rollover

Mitigation) SYSTEM

The system monitors the tendency of

the wheels to rise from the ground

if the driver performs extreme

manoeuvres like quick steering to avoid

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an obstacle, especially in poor road

conditions.
If these conditions occur, the system

intervenes on the brakes and motor

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.

72)

HOLD 'N' GO

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.
If activated, after detecting that the car

is stationary and the brake pedal has

been released, the Hold 'n' Go function

keeps the vehicle 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.
If the car is stationary and one of the

following conditions required by the

Hold 'n' Go function is changed:

driver's door closed

driver's seat belt not fastened

the function is deactivated and the EPB

is automatically engaged.

73)

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.

Systems enabled

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.

WARNING You are advised to select

"Systems partially disabled" or

"Systems disabled" modes only for

specific driving requirements.

Systems partially disabled

By pressing the button (A) fig. 101 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

to the braking action on the individual

driving wheels only. The other systems

remain enabled.
Activation of this mode is indicated by
the warning light

on the instrument

panel switching on (on some versions,

together with a message on the

display).

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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.
"Systems completely enabled" mode

will automatically reactivate every time

the motor is started.

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

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moving off makes it possible to obtain

better traction.

Systems disabled

Pressing the

button on the control

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.
Activation of this mode is indicated by
the warning light

on the instrument

panel switching on (on some versions,

together with a message on the

display).

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.

51)

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.

52)

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.

53)

The ABS cannot overrule the natural

laws of physics, and cannot increase the

grip available according to the condition of

the road.

54)

The ABS cannot prevent accidents,

including those due to excessive speed

on corners, driving on low-grip surfaces or

aquaplaning.

55)

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.

56)

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.

57)

The ESC system cannot overrule

the natural laws of physics, and can’t

increase the grip available according to the

condition of the road.

58)

The ESC system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to

excessive speed on corners, driving on

low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.

59)

The capability of the ESC system

must never be tested irresponsibly

and dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise personal safety and the

safety of others.

60)

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.

61)

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.

62)

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.

63)

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.

64)

The TC system cannot overrule the

natural laws of physics, and cannot

increase the grip available according to the

condition of the road.

65)

The TC system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to

excessive speed on corners, driving on

low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.

66)

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.

67)

The PBA system cannot overrule

the natural laws of physics, and cannot

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increase the grip available according to the

condition of the road.

68)

The PBA system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to

excessive speed on corners, driving on

low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.

69)

The capability of the PBA system

must never be tested irresponsibly

and dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise the safety of the driver, the

other occupants of the car or any other

road user.

70)

The HSA system is not a parking

brake; therefore, never leave the car

without having engaged the electric

parking brake and turned the motor off

so that it is parked in safe conditions (for

further information read the "When parked"

chapter in the "Starting and driving"

section).

71)

There may be situations on small

gradients (less than 8%), with vehicle

laden, in which the Hill Start Assist system

may not activate, causing a slight reversing

motion and increasing the risk of collision

with another vehicle or object. The driver

is, in any case, responsible for safe driving.

72)

The performance of a car with ERM

must never be tested in imprudent or

dangerous ways, with the possibility of

putting the safety of the driver or other

people at risk.

73)

The intelligent technology of the Hold

'n' Go function cannot overcome the

limits imposed by physical laws and only

works within the limits of the system. The

increased comfort offered by the Hold 'n'

Go function must never cause the driver to

take risks that could compromise safety.

DRIVING

ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS

The car can feature the following

driving assistance systems:

Blind Spot Assist;

Autonomous Emergency Brake

Control;

iTPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring

System);

Lane Control.

For the operation of the systems, see

the following pages.

BLIND SPOT ASSIST

SYSTEM

74)

The Blind Spot Assist system uses

ultrasound sensors, located in the front

and rear bumpers (one for the rear side

- see fig. 102), to detect the presence

of cars in the rear side blind spots of

the car.

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The system warns the driver about

the presence of cars in the detection

area by lighting up, on the relevant

side, the warning light

located on

the door mirror fig. 103, along with

an acoustic warning (see "Blind spot

alert" paragraph, "Visual and acoustic"

mode).

103

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Sensors

The sensors are activated when the

car is travelling at a speed greater than

approximately 15 km/h (9 mph) and

are temporarily deactivated at a speed

greater than approximately 140 km/h

(84 mph).
The detection area of the system

covers the blind spot of the rear-view

mirror. When the sensors are active the

system monitors the detection areas on

both sides of the car and warns the

driver about the possible presence of

cars in these areas.

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While driving the system monitors the

detection area from three different input

points (side, rear and front) to check

whether a signal needs to be sent to

the driver. The system can detect the

presence of a vehicle in one of these

three areas.

WARNING The system does not signal

the presence of fixed object (e.g. safety

barriers, poles, walls, etc.). However,

in some circumstances, the system

may activate in the presence of these

objects.

WARNING The system does not warn

the driver about the presence of cars

coming from the opposite direction, in

the adjacent lanes.

Warnings

For the system to operate correctly,

the bumper area where ultrasound

sensors are located must stay free from

water, snow, ice and dirt gathered from

the road surface. The system may be

disturbed in case of adverse weather

conditions (rain, snow, hail, extreme

heat, etc.) and in case of wet road

surface. In these cases, the system

may give some false signals or fail to

detect the vehicles.

Do not cover the area in which the

sensors are located with any object

(e.g. adhesives, bike rack, etc.).
The system may not recognise the

presence of long vehicles in the blind

spot.

Rear view

The system detects vehicles coming

from the rear part of your car on both

sides and entering the rear detection

area with a difference in speed of less

than approx. 30 km/h (18 mph) with

respect to your car.

Overtaking vehicles

If another vehicle is overtaken (with a

difference in speed of less than about

15 km/h), the warning light on the door

mirror of the corresponding side lights

up. If the difference in speed between

the two vehicles is greater than about

15 km/h, the warning light does not

light up.

Operating Mode

The system can be

activated/deactivated by operating on

the instrument panel display Menu,

or via the

Uconnect™

system (for

further information, see the dedicated

"Multimedia" section). The system will

store the operating mode running when

the motor was switched off. Each time

the car is started the previously stored

mode will be recalled and used.

"Blind Spot Alert", "Visual" mode

When this mode is active, system

activates only a visual warning to

the door mirror relating to the object

detected.

"Blind spot alert", "Visual and

acoustic" mode

When this mode is active, system

activates a visual warning to the door

mirror relating to the object detected.

If the direction indicator on the side

where an obstacle has been detected

is activated, an acoustic warning is

emitted as well. When the acoustic

warning is emitted, the

Uconnect™

volume is also lowered.

"Blind Spot Alert" function

deactivation

When the system is deactivated ("Blind

Spot Alert" mode at "OFF"), the system

will not emit neither acoustic nor visual

warnings.

Startup status check

With the ignition device in the ENGINE

position, if the system is enabled, the

LEDs on the exterior mirrors will light up

during the check phase. If the system

is working properly, they will switch off

after a few seconds.

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AUTONOMOUS

EMERGENCY BRAKE

CONTROL SYSTEM (AEB

Control)

(where provided)

75) 76) 77) 78) 79)

29) 30) 31) 32) 33)

This is a driving assistance system

consisting of a camera mounted in

the middle of the windscreen fig. 104

capable of intervening in case of

vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.
In the event of an imminent collision

the system intervenes by automatically

braking the car to prevent the impact or

reduce its effects.

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The system provides the driver with

audible and visual signals through

specific messages on the instrument

panel display.
The system may lightly brake to warn

the driver if a possible frontal accident

is detected (limited braking). Signals

and limited braking are intended to

allow the driver to react promptly, in

order to prevent or reduce the effects

of a potential accident.
In situations with the risk of collision, if

the system detects no intervention by

the driver, it provides automatic braking

to help slow the car and mitigate the

potential frontal accident (automatic

braking).
If intervention by the driver on the brake

pedal is detected but not deemed

sufficient, the system may intervene

in order to improve the reaction of the

braking system, therefore reducing car

speed further (additional assistance

in braking stage). The system will not

intervene if the driver takes control of

the car and is recognised as being

aware of the situation and possible

collision.
The car is equipped with the "creeping"

function. It could then restart after a

few seconds from automatic stop.

WARNING After the car is stopped, the

brake callipers may be locked for about

2 seconds for safety reasons. Press the

brake pedal if the car should advance

slightly.

Engagement / disengagement

The Autonomous Emergency Brake

Control can be deactivated (and then

switched back on again) using the

Uconnect™

system (see "Settings"

in the"Vehicle mode" paragraph in

the "Multimedia" section), or using the

instrument panel (see "Settings" in the

"Display" paragraph in the "Knowing

the instrument panel" section).
The system can be turned off even

with the ignition device in the ENGINE

position.
The system can be set to three

activation levels:

System active: the system (if active),

in addition to the visual and acoustic

warnings, provides limited braking,

automatic braking and additional

assistance in braking stage, where the

driver does not brake sufficiently in the

event of a potential frontal impact;

System partially active: the system

(if active) does not provide limited

braking, but guarantees automatic

braking or additional assistance in

braking stage, where the driver does

not brake at all or not sufficiently in the

event of a potential frontal accident.

The visual and acoustic warnings are

deactivated, and will not be provided;

System deactivated: the system

does not provide visual and acoustic

warnings, limited braking, automatic

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braking or additional assistance in

braking stage. The system will therefore

provide no indication of a possible

accident.

WARNING Visual signals will indicate

the direction of detection of the

obstacle (vehicles, pedestrians or

cyclists).

Activation / deactivation

If Autonomous Emergency Brake

Control has been correctly activated, it

will be active each time the engine is

started.
The system is deactivated if this is

selected on the instrument panel or

Uconnect™

system menu.

Following a deactivation, the system

will not warn the driver about the

possible accident with the preceding

vehicle, regardless of the setting

selected.
The system activation status will not

be kept in the memory when the

engine is switched off: if the system

is deactivated when the engine is

switched off, it will be active when it its

next started.
After a deactivation, the system can

be reactivated from the

Uconnect™

system or instrument panel menu.

The function is not active at speed

under 5 km/h.
The system is only active if:

it has been activated correctly;

it has not been deactivated using

the instrument panel or

Uconnect™

system menu;

the ignition device is in the ENGINE

position;

car speed is higher than 5 km/h.

Changing the system sensitivity

The sensitivity of the system can be

changed through the

Uconnect™

system or instrument panel menu,

choosing from one of the following

three options: "Near", "Med" or "Far".

See the description in the "Multimedia"

section for how to change the settings.
The default option is "Med". With this

setting, the system warns the driver of

a possible collision with the vehicle in

front when that vehicle is at a standard

distance, between that of the other two

settings. This setting offers the driver

reaction time longer than that of the

"Near" setting but shorter than that

of the "Far" setting in the event of a

potential accident.
By setting system sensitivity to "Near",

the system warns the driver of a

possible accident with the vehicle

in front when that vehicle is a short

distance away.

With the system sensitivity set to "Far",

the system will warn the driver of a

possible collision with the vehicle in

front when that vehicle is at a greater

distance, thus providing the possibility

of acting on the brakes more lightly

and gradually. This setting provides

the drivers with the maximum possible

reaction time to prevent a potential

accident.
The system sensitivity setting is kept

in the memory when the engine is

switched off.

Function temporarily not available

warning

If the warning light comes on and the

dedicated message is displayed,

a condition temporarily disabling

operation of the system may have

occurred. The main possible causes of

this temporary blinding are weather-

related (heavy rain, fog, sun low down

on the horizon, etc.).
Although the car can still be driven in

normal conditions, the system may be

temporarily not available.
When the conditions limiting the

system functions end, this will go back

to normal and complete operation.

Should the fault persist, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

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Warning of system disabling due to

an obstruction

If the dedicated message is displayed,

a condition disabling operation of

the system may have occurred. The

possible cause of this disabling is a

camera obstruction. If an obstruction

is signalled, clean the area of the

windscreen indicated in fig. 104

and check that the message has

disappeared. Although the car can still

be driven in normal conditions, the

system is not available.
When the conditions disabling the

system functions end, it will return

to normal and complete operation.

Should the fault persist, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

System Fault Message

If the system switches off and a

dedicated message is shown on the

display, it means that there is a fault on

the system.
In this case, it is still possible to drive

the car, but you are advised to contact

a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

Driving in special conditions

In certain driving conditions, such as,

for example:

driving close to a bend;

vehicles with small dimensions

and/or not aligned in the driving lane;

lane change by other vehicles;

vehicles travelling at right angles to

the vehicle.
System intervention might be

unexpected or delayed. The driver

must therefore be very careful, keeping

control of the car to drive in complete

safety.

WARNING In particularly complex

traffic conditions, the driver can

deactivate the system manually through

the

Uconnect™

system or the

instrument panel.

Driving close to a bend

When entering or leaving a wide bend,

the system may detect a car that is in

front of you, but that is not driving in

the same lane fig. 105. In cases such

as these, the system may intervene.

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Vehicles with small dimensions

and/or not aligned in the driving

lane

The system cannot detect cars in front

of the car but outside the field of vision

of the camera and may therefore not

react in the presence of small cars,

such as motorbikes. fig. 106.

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Pedestrian/cyclist detection

While driving, when there is a risk of

collision with a pedestrian or cyclist, the

system will display the relevant warning

message indicating the direction of

obstacle detection and, if necessary,

apply the brakes.

Lane change by other vehicles

cars suddenly changing lane, entering

the same lane as your car and this

moving into the camera's field of vision,

may cause the system to intervene

fig. 107.

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Warnings

The system has not been designed to

prevent impacts and cannot detect

possible conditions leading to an

accident in advance. Failure to take

into account this warning may lead to

serious or fatal injuries.
In case of complex scenarios,

unexpected or unnecessary warnings

or braking may occur.

iTPMS (indirect Tyre

Pressure Monitoring

System)

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The car can be equipped with the

iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure

Monitoring System) which monitors the

tyre inflation status thanks to wheel

speed sensors.

CORRECT TYRE PRESSURE

If no flat tyres are detected, the

outline of the car will be shown in the

dedicated display screen.

LOW TYRE PRESSURE

The system warns the driver if one or

more tyres are flat by switching on the

warning light on the instrument

panel and a warning message on

the display, along with an acoustic

warning.
This warning is displayed also when

turning the engine off and on again until

the RESET procedure is carried out.

RESET PROCEDURE

The iTPMS needs an initial "self-

learning" phase (with length depending

on the driving style and road

conditions: optimal conditions being

driving on a straight road at 80 km/h for

at least 20 minutes) which starts when

the RESET procedure is carried out

manually.
The RESET procedure must be carried

out:

each time tyre pressure is modified;

when even only one tyre is changed;

when tyres are rotated/inverted;

when the space-saver wheel is fitted.

Before carrying out the RESET

procedure, inflate the tyres to the

rated pressure values specified in

the inflation pressure table (see the

"Wheels" chapter in the "Technical

specifications" section).
If the RESET is not carried out, in all

above cases, the

warning light may

give false indications on one or more

tyres.
To carry out the RESET procedure,

with the car stopped and the ignition

device at ENGINE, use the Main Menu

as follows:

go to "Vehicle info" and then to

"Reset tyre pressure";

press the "OK" and hold down (more

than 2 seconds);

the display will show the procedure

progress (with a graphic bar) until the

RESET is completed.
At the end of the RESET procedure

the display will show the "Reset

saved" message, indicating that the

self-learning has been started and you

will hear an acoustic warning.
If the self-learning procedure of the

iTPMS system has not been carried out

correctly, no warning is provided.

OPERATING CONDITIONS

The system is active for speeds above

15 km/h.
In a few situations such as sporty

driving, particular conditions of the road

surface (e.g. icy, snowy, unsurfaced

roads) the signalling may be delayed or