FIAT 500 - Manual (Page 40)

The system uses R134a refrigerant fluid
which does not pollute the environment in
the event of accidental leakage. Never
use R12 fluid, which is not compatible with the
system components.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button to activate this function. Activation
is indicated by switching on of warning light on
the instrument panel.
This function is timed and it will turn off
automatically after 20 minutes.
Press the button
again to switch the function off.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside
of the rear window over the heating filaments to
avoid damage.
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.
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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