FIAT 500 - Manual (Page 122)

Under these conditions, you may continue travelling
at moderate speed without demanding excessive
effort from the engine. Prolonged use of the car with
the warning light on may cause damage. Contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
FOR PETROL ENGINES ONLY
If the warning light is flashing, this indicates that the
catalytic converter may be damaged.
If the light flashes, it is necessary to release the
accelerator pedal to lower the speed of the engine
until the warning light stops flashing; continue the
journey at moderate speed, trying to avoid driving
conditions that may cause further flashing and
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Go to a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible if warning light
either does
not light up when the key is turned to
MAR or if while travelling the warning light
comes on either constantly or blinking (along
with a message on the display on some versions).
The operation of warning light
may be
checked by the traffic police using specific
devices. Comply with the laws and regulations of
the country where you are driving.
DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER) BEING
CLEANED
(Multijet versions with DPF only – amber)
When the key is turned to the MAR-ON position
the warning light comes on but should go out after a
few seconds.
The warning light comes on constantly to notify the
driver that the DPF system needs to eliminate
captured pollutants (particulate) by the regeneration
process.
The warning light does not switch on during every
DPF regeneration, but only when driving conditions
require that the driver is notified. To switch the
warning light off, the car must be kept moving until
the regeneration process is completed. On average,
the process lasts 15 minutes.
The best conditions to complete the regeneration
process are reached driving the car at about 60 km/h
with engine speed over 2000 rpm.
When this warning light switches on, it does not
indicate a fault with the car and it should therefore
not be taken to a workshop.
A specific message will appear on the display when
the warning light comes on (for versions/markets,
where provided).
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GETTINGTO KNOW
YOURCAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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