FIAT 500 User Manual

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EXTERNAL LIGHTS

The left-hand stalk operates most of the external
lights.
The ignition key has to be in the MAR-ON position
for the exterior lights to come on.
The instrument panel and the various dashboard
controls will come on with the external lights.

DAY LIGHTS (DRL)
(for versions/markets, where provided)

With the ignition key turned to MAR-ON and the
selector wheel turned to position O fig. 31 the
day lights are automatically activated; the other lights
and interior lighting remain off. The automatic
operation of the day lights can be activated/
deactivated via the display menu (see "Multifunction
Display" paragraph in this chapter). If the daytime
running lights are deactivated, no light comes on
when the twist switch is turned to O.

WARNING

The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam

headlights for driving during the daytime in
countries where it is compulsory to have lights
on during the day, and they are also permitted
in those countries where this not obligatory.

WARNING

Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped headlights when driving at night

or through tunnels.The use of daytime running
lights is governed by the highway code of the
country in which you are driving. Comply with
legal requirements.

DIPPED HEADLAMPS/SIDE LIGHTS

With the ignition key turned to MAR-ON, turn the
twist switch to

fig. 31. If dipped beams are

activated, the daytime running lights go out and the
side and taillights and dipped beams come on. The

warning light will come on in the instrument

panel.
When the ignition key is turned to STOP or
removed and the twist switch is turned from O to

fig. 31

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GETTING TO

KNOW YOUR CAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

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