FIAT 500 User Manual

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MANUAL ACTIVATION AND
DEACTIVATION

The system can be activated/deactivated using the
button A fig. 69 on the dashboard.

When the system is deactivated, the warning light
fig. 70 switches on on the instrument panel.
In addition, for versions/markets where provided,
additional indications concerning the deactivation or
activation of Start&Stop system are given on the
display.

ENGINE STOPPING FAILURE CONDITIONS

With the device activated, for reasons of comfort,
limiting emissions and safety, the engine does not
stop in certain conditions, including:
❒ engine still cold
❒ especially cold outside temperature

❒ battery not sufficiently charged
❒ particulate filter regeneration in progress (diesel

engines only)

❒ driver's door not shut
❒ driver's seat belt not fastened
❒ reverse gear engaged (for example, for parking

manoeuvres)

❒ automatic climate control, if a suitable thermal

comfort level has not yet been reached or to
enable MAX-DEF function;

❒ during the first period of use for a new car, to

initialise the system.

In the above cases there is an information message in
the display and, where provided, the warning light
fig. 68 will flash on the instrument panel.

fig. 69

F0S0271

fig. 70

F0S0272

GETTING TO

KNOW YOUR CAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX