FIAT 500 - Manual (Page 68)

WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with type approval
requirements.
FAILURE WARNING
Any failure of the electric power steering system is
indicated by instrument panel warning light
coming
on together with a message on the multifunction
display (for versions/markets where provided - see
section “Warning lights and messages”). In the event
of electric power steering system failure, the car
can be driven with mechanical steering.
IMPORTANT In some circumstances, factors
independent of the electric power steering could
cause the warning light
on the instrument panel to
switch on. In this case, stop the car immediately,
switch off the engine for about 20 seconds and then
restart the engine. If the warning light
is still on,
along with the message on the multifunction display
(for versions/markets, where provided), contact a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT During parking manoeuvres requiring a
lot of steering, the steering may become harder;
this is normal and is due to the intervention of the
system to protect the electric steering motor from
overheating so no intervention is required. When the
vehicle is used again later on, the power steering
will work normally.
WARNING
Before starting any servicing operation,
stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition switch to operate the steering
lock, particularly when the wheels do not touch
the ground. If this is not possible (for example
if the key needs to be turned to MAR-ON or
the engine must be running), remove the main
fuse that protects the electric power steering.
fig. 66 F0S0032
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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
INDEX