Fiat 500 (2022 year). Manual in english — page 3

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

CONTROLS ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL FRONT PANEL

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

48

F0S1218

A. introduced air temperature up/down button B. climate control compressor on/off button C. air to feet button D. air to body

button E. window demisting/defrosting button F. rapid window defrosting/demisting on/off button G. heated rear window on/off

button H. internal air recirculation on/off button I. fan speed adjusting button

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CONTROLS ON Uconnect™ 10.25" SYSTEM DISPLAY

(where provided)

49

F0S1219

There are graphic buttons on the

Uconnect™

system that let you turn on the functions described in this paragraph.

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CONTROLS ON Uconnect™ 7" SYSTEM DISPLAY

(where provided)

Off

50

F0S2069

There are graphic buttons on the

Uconnect™

system that let you turn on the functions described in this paragraph.

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Description of the

controls

Air temperature

adjustment

Press the (A) fig. 48button:

press downwards: decrease

temperature;

press upwards: temperature rise.

By repeatedly pressing the (A) button

upwards or downwards the HI

(maximum air temperature) and LO

(minimum air temperature) functions are

switched on respectively. To turn these

functions off, ask for a numerical air

temperature.

Air distribution selection

You can manually set one of the

following air distributions by pressing

the (C), (D), (E), (F) fig. 48 buttons on

the dashboard or the graphic buttons

located on the

Uconnect™

system

display:

Airflow at central and side

dashboard vents to ventilate the chest

during the hot season.

Airflow to the front and rear footwell

vents. This air distribution setting heats

the passenger compartment most

quickly, giving a prompt sensation of

warmth.

Air flow towards windscreen.

Maximum windscreen defrosting.

You can select the combination of

several modes by pressing the buttons

in sequence.

Fan speed adjustment

Press button (I) to increase/decrease

the fan speed:

press downwards: decrease speed;

press upwards: increase speed.

The speed is displayed on the A/C

screen of the

Uconnect™

system. A

specific fan level can be selected by
pressing the button

:

maximum fan speed

: all bars are lit

up;

minimum fan speed

: one bar is lit

up.

Air recirculation

The air recirculation can be switched

on/off by pressing the button (H)

fig. 48.

WARNING The engagement of the

recirculation system makes it possible

to reach the required heating/cooling

conditions faster. It is, however,

inadvisable to use it on rainy/cold days,

or with low external temperatures, as

it would considerably increase the

possibility of the windows misting up

inside rapidly (especially if the climate

control system is off).

When the outside temperature is low,

recirculation could be switched off (air

drawn from the outside) to prevent the

windows misting up.
To guarantee good air quality inside

the passenger compartment, every 15

minutes of recirculation, the system

takes in air from outside for 1 minute

and then returns to recirculation.

Climate control

compressor

Press button (B) fig. 48 to

activate/deactivate the compressor.

Switching off the compressor remains

stored even after the ignition device has

been turned to the STOP position.

WARNING With the compressor off, air

cannot be introduced to the passenger

compartment with a temperature

lower than the external temperature.

Moreover, under certain environmental

conditions, windows could mist up

rapidly since the air is not dehumidified.

Heated rear window

demisting/defrosting

Press button (G) fig. 48 to

activate heated rear window

demisting/defrosting.
Whenever the ignition device switches

to the START position, the function

switches off automatically after approx.

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10 minutes the first time it is activated.

The following activations have a

duration of 5 minutes.
If this function is provided, pressing
the button

also activates

demisting/defrosting of door mirrors

and heated vents (where provided).

WARNING Do not apply stickers to the

inside of the heated rear window over

the heating filaments, to avoid damage

that might cause them to stop working

properly.

SWITCHING THE

CLIMATE CONTROL

SYSTEM OFF/BACK ON

Switching off the climate control

system

Press the A/C button (B) fig. 48.
With climate control system off:

air recirculation is on, thus isolating

the passenger compartment from the

outside;

the compressor is off;

the fan is off;

the heated rear window can be

activated/deactivated.

Switching on the climate control

system

To turn the climate control system back

on press the A/C button (B) fig. 48.

HEATER

The heater activates automatically

depending on the environmental

conditions and with ignition device in

the START position.

System maintenance

4)

In winter, the climate control system

must be turned on at least once a

month for about 10 minutes.
Before summer, have the system

checked at a Fiat Dealership.

OPERATING

LIMITATIONS

With the car in "SHERPA" or "TURTLE"

mode, climate control limitations are

automatically introduced to preserve

the range.
In "SHERPA" mode, the climate control

system and the mirror and seat heater

are deactivated (but can be manually

reactivated, if necessary).
The "TURTLE" mode:

Range from 8 to 24 km: The heated

rear window, mirrors, windscreen and

seats are deactivated automatically

(but can be reactivated manually, if

necessary).

Range lower than 8 km: The climate

control system is deactivated, the fan

and quick defrosting may be activated.

The heated rear window, mirrors,

windscreen and seats are deactivated

automatically (but can be reactivated

manually, if necessary).
NOTE Some climate control system

functions may be unavailable in “Turtle”

mode, in which case the LEDs on the

buttons of the climate control system

controls will flash.

4)

The system uses R1234yf coolant,

which does not pollute the environment

in the event of accidental leakage. Under

no circumstances use R134a and R12

fluids, which are incompatible with the

components of the system.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

CONTROLS ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL FRONT PANEL

51

F0S1126

A. temperature up/down button B. AUTO function activation button (automatic operation) C. climate control compressor on/off

button D. air to feet button E. air to body button F. window demisting/defrosting button G. rapid window defrosting/demisting

on/off button H. heated rear window on/off button I. internal air recirculation on/off button L. climate control system on/off

button M. fan speed adjusting button

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CONTROLS ON Uconnect™ 10.25" SYSTEM DISPLAY

(where provided)

Comfort

N

52

F0S1127

There are graphic buttons on the

Uconnect™

system that let you turn on the functions described in this paragraph.

54

CONTROLS ON Uconnect™ 7" SYSTEM DISPLAY

(where provided)

Off

53

F0S2070

There are graphic buttons on the

Uconnect™

system that let you turn on the functions described in this paragraph.

55

Description of the

controls

Description

The automatic climate control system

maintains comfort inside the passenger

compartment and compensates for

possible variations in outside weather

conditions.
The reference temperature is 22

°

C for

optimal comfort management.
The automatically controlled

parameters and functions are:

air temperature at the driver/front

passenger side vents;

air distribution at the driver/front

passenger side vents;

fan speed (continuous variation of the

air flow);

compressor engagement (for

cooling/dehumidifying the air);

air recirculation.

All these functions can be adjusted

manually by operating the system and

selecting one or more functions and

modifying their parameters.
Manual selections always have higher

priority than automatic settings and

are stored until the AUTO button is

pressed, except for cases in which the

system intervenes for safety reasons.
The following operations do not

deactivate the AUTO function:

recirculation on/off;

compressor on/off, compatibly with

environmental conditions;

variation of set temperature;

heated rear window

activation/deactivation.
The amount of air introduced into the

passenger compartment is not affected

by car speed; it is electronically

controlled by a fan.
The temperature of the air sent is

always automatically controlled

according to the temperature set on

the display (except for when the system

is off or in certain conditions when the

compressor is not running).
The system allows the following to be

set or adjusted manually:

air temperature;

fan speed has 7 positions;

air distribution;

compressor enabling;

rapid defrosting/ demisting function;

air recirculation;

heated rear window;

system deactivation.

Operating mode

The climate control system can

be activated in different ways: it is

advisable to press the AUTO button

and press the button (A) fig. 51 to set

the desired temperatures.

In this way the system operates

completely automatically to adjust the

temperature, quantity and distribution

of the air introduced into the passenger

compartment. It also manages the air

recirculation system and the enabling

the air conditioning compressor.
During automatic operation, you

can change the set temperatures,

activate/deactivate the rear window,

activate/deactivate the compressor and

the recirculation at any time by using

the relevant buttons; the system will

automatically change the settings to

adjust to the new requirements.
In this way the climate control system

will continue to automatically manage

all functions except for those that have

been manually adjusted. The fan speed

is the same in all the zones of the

passenger compartment.

Air temperature

adjustment

Press the (A) fig. 51button:

press downwards: decrease

temperature;

press upwards: temperature rise.

By repeatedly pressing the (A) button

upwards or downwards the HI

(maximum air temperature) and LO

(minimum air temperature) functions are

switched on respectively. To turn these

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functions off, ask for a numerical air

temperature.

Air distribution selection

You can manually set one of the

following air distributions by pressing

the (D), (E), (F), (G) fig. 51 buttons on

the dashboard or the graphic buttons

located on the

Uconnect™

system

display:

Airflow at central and side

dashboard vents to ventilate the chest

during the hot season.

Airflow to the front and rear footwell

vents. This air distribution setting heats

the passenger compartment most

quickly, giving a prompt sensation of

warmth.

Air flow towards windscreen.

Maximum windscreen defrosting.

You can select the combination of

several modes by pressing the buttons

in sequence.
In AUTO mode, the climate control

system automatically manages the

air distribution. The air distribution,

when manually set, is displayed on the

Uconnect™

system A/C screen.

Fan speed adjustment

Press button (M) to increase/decrease

the fan speed:

press downwards: decrease speed;

press upwards: increase speed.

The speed is displayed on the A/C

screen of the

Uconnect™

system. A

specific fan level can be selected by
pressing the button

:

maximum fan speed

: all bars are lit

up;

minimum fan speed

: one bar is lit

up.

WARNING To restore automatic

control of the fan speed after a manual

adjustment, press the AUTO button.

AUTO button

When the AUTO button is pressed the

climate control system is automatically

adjusted in the corresponding zones:

quantity and distribution of the

air introduced into the passenger

compartment;

climate control compressor;

air recirculation;

cancelling any previous manual

settings.
If a manual intervention is made on

the air distribution or on the fan speed

the climate control system is no longer

controlling all functions automatically.

To restore automatic system control

after one or more manual adjustments,

press the AUTO button.

Air recirculation

The air recirculation can be switched

on/off by pressing the button (I) fig. 51.

WARNING The engagement of the

recirculation system makes it possible

to reach the required heating/cooling

conditions faster. It is, however,

inadvisable to use it on rainy/cold days,

or with low external temperatures, as

it would considerably increase the

possibility of the windows misting up

inside rapidly (especially if the climate

control system is off).

When the outside temperature is low,

recirculation could be switched off (air

drawn from the outside) to prevent the

windows misting up.
In automatic operation inside air

recirculation will be controlled

automatically by the system according

to outside environmental conditions.

Climate control

compressor

Press button (C) fig. 51 to

activate/deactivate the compressor.

Switching off the compressor remains

stored even after the ignition device has

been turned to the STOP position.

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To restore automatic control of

compressor engagement, press again

button (C) or the AUTO button (B)

fig. 51.

WARNING With the compressor off, air

cannot be introduced to the passenger

compartment with a temperature

lower than the external temperature.

Moreover, under certain environmental

conditions, windows could mist up

rapidly since the air is not dehumidified.

Heated rear window

demisting/defrosting

Press button (H) fig. 51 to

activate heated rear window

demisting/defrosting.
Whenever the ignition device switches

to the START position, the function

switches off automatically after approx.

10 minutes the first time it is activated.

The following activations have a

duration of 5 minutes.
If this function is provided, pressing
the button

also activates

demisting/defrosting of door mirrors

and heated vents (where provided).

WARNING Do not apply stickers to the

inside of the heated rear window over

the heating filaments, to avoid damage

that might cause them to stop working

properly.

SWITCHING THE

CLIMATE CONTROL

SYSTEM OFF/BACK ON

Switching off the climate control

system

Press the OFF button (L) fig. 51.
With climate control system off:

air recirculation is on, thus isolating

the passenger compartment from the

outside;

the compressor is off;

the fan is off;

the heated rear window can be

activated/deactivated.
The climate control system control unit

stores the temperatures set before the

system was switched off and restores

them when any button of the system is

pressed.

Switching on the climate control

system

To switch on the climate control

system in fully automatic mode press

the AUTO button (B) fig. 51.

HEATER

The heater activates automatically

depending on the environmental

conditions and with ignition device in

the START position.

System maintenance

5)

In winter, the climate control system

must be turned on at least once a

month for about 10 minutes.
Before summer, have the system

checked at a Fiat Dealership.

OPERATING

LIMITATIONS

With the car in "SHERPA" or "TURTLE"

mode, climate control limitations are

automatically introduced to preserve

the range.
In "SHERPA" mode, the climate control

system and the mirror and seat heater

are deactivated (but can be manually

reactivated, if necessary).
The "TURTLE" mode:

Range from 24 to 8 km: The heated

rear window, mirrors, windscreen and

seats are deactivated automatically

(but can be reactivated manually, if

necessary).

Range lower than 8 km: The climate

control system is deactivated, the fan

and quick defrosting may be activated.

The mirror, windscreen and seat heater

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are deactivated (but can be manually

reactivated, if necessary).
NOTE Some climate control system

functions may be unavailable in “Turtle”

mode, in which case the LEDs on the

buttons of the climate control system

controls will flash.

5)

The system uses R1234yf coolant,

which does not pollute the environment

in the event of accidental leakage. Under

no circumstances use R134a and R12

fluids, which are incompatible with the

components of the system.

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

28) 29)

They work with the ignition device in

the ENGINE position and for about

three minutes after the ignition device

has been turned to the STOP position.

When one of the front doors is opened

this operation is disabled.

The electric window control buttons

are located on the armrest of the door

panel and activate fig. 54:

(A) Opening/closing of the left window.

(B) Opening/closing of the right

window.

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F0S1095

Press and hold the button for a few

seconds and the window winds down

automatically. Where provided, keeping

the button raised for a few seconds,

will automatically wind the window up.

CLOSING WITH PASSIVE

ENTRY

(where provided)
On some versions equipped with

Passive Entry, pressing the door lock

button (C) fig. 55 the windows close

automatically as long as the lock button

is pressed by the user.

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F0S1177

WINDOW

OPENING/CLOSING BY

MEANS OF A KEY WITH

REMOTE CONTROL

(where provided)
On some versions, the windows can be

opened/closed by holding the unlock
(

) / lock (

) buttons pressed,

respectively.

ANTI-PINCH DEVICE

(where provided)
According to the versions, the car is

equipped with an anti-pinch safety

function for the raising of the front

windows.
This safety system can recognise the

presence of any obstacle during the

window closing movement. If this

occurs, the system stops the window's

movement and reverts it, depending on

its position.

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This device is also useful if the windows

are activated accidentally by children

on board the car.
The anti-pinch safety function is

activated both during the manual and

the automatic operation of the window.
When the anti-pinch system is

activated the window travel is

immediately interrupted. Then the

window stroke is automatically

inverted.

30)

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

SYSTEM INITIALISATION

If power supply is interrupted when

the window is moving, the electric

window automatic operation must be

reinitialised. The initialisation procedure

described below must be carried out

with the doors closed and for each

door:

fully close the window to be

initialised, with manual operation;

after the window has reached the

upper end of travel, hold the up button

down for at least 3 seconds.

28)

Improper use of the electric windows

can be dangerous. Before and during their

operation, ensure that any passengers are

not at risk from the moving glass either

by personal objects getting caught in the

mechanism or by being hit by it directly.

29)

When leaving the car, always set the

ignition device in the STOP position and

take the electronic key with you to avoid

the risk of injury of people still on board

due to accidental operation of the power

windows.

30)

If the anti-pinch protection intervenes

three consecutive times in one minute or

is faulty, the automatic closing operation

of the window is inhibited, only allowing it

in "steps"; the button is released for the

subsequent manoeuvre. In order to restore

the correct operation of the system, the

respective window must be wound down.

ROOF

FIXED GLASS SUNROOF

(where provided)
The roof comprises a wide fixed

glass panel and a manually-operated

sunshade. The blind can be used in the

"all closed" or "all open" positions.
To open the blind, grab the handle,

press the tooth (A) fig. 56 and move it

to the completely open position.
To close it, grab the grip and move the

blind to the closed position until catch

(A) is attached.

A

56

F0S1269

SUNROOF

(where provided)

31)

12) 13) 14)

To move the sunshade, follow the

instructions in “fixed glass roof”.

Opening

Press button (A) located near the front

ceiling light pressed fig. 57, to move

the roof to “vent” position. With the roof

open in “vent” position, hold button (A)

pressed again to move the roof to all

open position.

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A

B

57

F0S1330

Closing

Press button (B) fig. 57 from the all

open position: the front glass panel will

move into the “vent” position. Press

button (B) again to reach the all closed

position of the roof.

ANTI-PINCH DEVICE

The sunroof has an anti-pinch safety

system capable of detecting the

presence of an obstacle whilst the roof

is closing. When this happens, the

system stops and the movement of the

roof is immediately reversed.

INITIALISATION

PROCEDURE

The sunroof must be reinitialised after

disconnecting the 12V battery or if the

corresponding protective fuse is blown.

Proceed as follows:

keep the button (B) fig. 57 pressed

so that the roof closes completely in

stages

after full closing, wait for the sunroof

motor to stop.

EMERGENCY OPERATION

If the electrical device for moving the

roof fails, the sunroof can be moved

manually proceeding as described

below:

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F0S1331

for manual activation remove the

protective cap (A) fig. 58 from its

housing which is located on the internal

covering behind the sunshade

take the hex wrench provided from

the tool bag in the boot

insert the key provided into housing

(B) fig. 58and turn it clockwise to open

the roof or anticlockwise to close the

roof.

31)

When leaving the car, make sure

to take the key with you to avoid the

risk of injury to those still inside the

car due to accidental operation of the

sunroof. Improper use of the roof can be

dangerous. Before and during operation,

always check that no-one is exposed to

the risk of being injured by the moving

sunroof or by objects getting caught or hit

by it.

12)

You are advised to use the sunroof

only at "vent" position if a transverse roof

rack is fitted.

13)

Do not open the sunroof if there is

snow or ice on it: you may damage it.

14)

Be careful not to hit objects on the roof

rack when you open the tailgate.

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SOFT TOP

(where provided)

The cabrio versions are provided with

an automatically actuated electric soft

top.

The soft top can be opened and closed

using the controls inside the car

located near the ceiling light or the

remote control buttons. The soft top

can also be closed using the "Passive

Entry" system.

The soft top can be automatically

opened from the closed position to the

spoiler position, and from this position

to the all open position fig. 59.

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F0S1268

Suggestions

it is advisable to close the soft top

when the car is parked. The closed soft

top effectively protects the car from

bad weather and from theft;

it is advisable to put valuables in the

boot and lock the lid even when the

soft top is closed.

SOFT TOP MOVEMENT

32) 33) 34)

15) 16) 17)

WARNING The motor may overheat

if the soft top is repeatedly operated

within a short space of time, thus

causing the overheating protection to

inhibit system operation. Wait for a

minute and repeat.

Opening

By pressing the button (A) located

near the front fig. 60 ceiling light for

more than half a second, the soft

top will automatically move to the

"spoiler" position (automatic opening).

By pressing the button for a shorter

time, the soft top will move "jerky" to

the "spoiler" position (manual opening).

With the soft top automatically open

in “spoiler” position, hold button (A)

pressed again to move the soft top to

all open position. From the "spoiler"

position until all open, only automatic

movement is allowed.

A

B

60

F0S1317

Closing

Press button (B) fig. 60 from the all

open position, the soft top will move

into the “spoiler” position. By pressing

the button again (B) the soft top can be

all closed for more than half a second

(automatic closing). From the "spoiler"

position, by pressing the button for

a shorter time, the soft top will move

"jerky" to the all closed position (manual

closing). From the all open position to

the "spoiler" position, only automatic

movement is allowed.

Opening the tailgate with top all

open

Press the tailgate opening button (F)

fig. 61 once to automatically close the

roof to spoiler position. The tailgate can

be opened in spoiler position.

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61

F0S1102

OPERATION BY MEANS OF

REMOTE CONTROL

The remote control can only be used

with the ignition device in the STOP

position and the doors closed.
The soft top can only be moved using

the remote control when it is between

the all closed position and the spoiler

position. It is not possible to move

the soft top if it is between the spoiler

position and the all open position.
Continuously pressing the

button

on the key, the roof opens and stops

in any position when the button is

released.

WARNINGS

The horizontal and vertical parts of

the soft top can be operated at any

speed lower than 100 and 80 km/h

respectively.

The soft top can be operated at any

temperature in the range from -18 to

+80

°

C.

If required, remove the 12V battery

with the soft top either open or closed,

but NOT while it is moving.

Do not fix roof racks to the soft top

and do not travel with objects resting

on the open top.

The activation of the heated rear

windscreen, upon request by the

user, is carried out only if the soft

top is completely closed. If the soft

top is closed incorrectly, the heated

rear window will not function and the

corresponding warning light will not

turn on.

When the soft top is opened using

the relevant control, if the heated rear

windscreen had been engaged it is

automatically deactivated and the

warning light switches off

Do not remove ice from the soft top

with a sharp item.

To prevent damage, do not use

scrapers or sprays to remove ice from

the heated rear window.

Do not put objects on the soft top:

they could fall if the it is operated,

causing damage and injury.

It is advisable to cover the soft top

with a protective sheet if the car is left

parked in the open for a long time.

Do not keep the soft top folded for

a long time: this could cause folds and

creases in the fabric.

Before moving the soft top, check

that there is enough room to carry out

the operation and that there are no

obstacles or people close to its moving

parts.

The cooled air flow into the

passenger compartment may decrease

if the automatic climate control system

is on and the soft top is not completely

closed.

With the soft top open and the car

travelling, the voice recognition system

may not recognise voice commands

because of the background noise:

with the soft top closed and at a high

speed, the voice function for number

dialling may not be recognised.

ANTI-PINCH DEVICE

The soft top has an anti-pinch safety

system capable of detecting the

presence of an obstacle during the

closing movement: if this happens, the

system intervenes and the movement

of the soft top is immediately reversed

into opening.

After five consecutive activations of the

anti-pinching function in one minute,

the soft top must be recalibrated. For

recalibration, see the "Initialisation

procedure" paragraph.