FIAT 500 User Manual

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BOOT

OPENING THE TAILGATE WITH THE KEY
METAL INSERT

To release the lock, use the metal insert of the
ignition key A fig. 52.
Tailgate opening is eased by the action of the side gas
struts.
On some versions, opening the tailgate will switch
the luggage compartment roof light on: the light will
go off automatically when the tailgate is closed.
The light will stay on for about 15 minutes after
turning the key to STOP: if during this time, a door
or the tailgate is opened, the light will switch on
again for 15 minutes.

OPENING THE TAILGATE WITH THE
REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)

Press button

on the key with the remote

control.
The direction indicators will blink twice when the
tailgate is opened.

SOFT TOUCH POWER HANDLE
(for versions/markets, where provided)

On some versions, the tailgate (if released) can be
opened only from outside the car operating on
the power handle B fig. 53 located under the tailgate
edge.
The boot can be opened at any time if the doors are
unlocked.

fig. 52

F0S0100

fig. 53

F0S0101

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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