Fiat 500 ABARTH CABRIO 2018 User Manual page 42

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if the light stays on through several typical driving
styles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive
normally and will not require towing.
When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to
alert serious conditions that could lead to imme-
diate loss of power or severe catalytic converter
damage. The vehicle should be serviced by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible if this
occurs.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as refer-
enced above, can reach higher temperatures
than in normal operating conditions. This can
cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over
flammable substances such as dry plants,
wood, cardboard, etc.This could result in death
or serious injury to the driver, occupants or
others.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the
vehicle control system. It also could affect fuel
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CAUTION!
economy and driveability. If the MIL is flashing,
severe catalytic converter damage and power
loss will soon occur. Immediate service is
required.
— ParkSense Failure Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the
ParkSense System is not functioning properly and
service is required. Contact an authorized dealer.
— Service Warning Light — If
Equipped
The "Maintenance Plan" includes vehicle mainte-
nance at fixed intervals. For further information,
refer to "Scheduled Servicing" in "Servicing And
Maintenance".This message is displayed automati-
cally along with the warning light when the key is
turned to MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) - 1,242 miles
(2,000 km) before these deadlines and reappears
every 124 miles (200 km). Below 124 miles
(200 km) servicing indications are more frequent.
The indication will appear in miles or kilometers
according to the "Unit Of Measurement" settings.
When the next scheduled service is approaching
and the key is turned to MAR (ACC/ON/RUN),
the word "Service" will appear on the display,
followed by the number of miles or kilometers
left. Contact a dedicated authorized dealership.
The operations in the "Maintenance Plan" will be
performed and the message will be reset.
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
The warning light switches on and a message is
displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is
lower than the recommended value and/or that
slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases,
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may
not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition
mentioned above, the display will show the indi-
cations corresponding to each tire.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat
tires as handling may be compromised. Stop
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steer-
ing. If a tire puncture occurs, repair immedi-
ately using the dedicated tire repair kit and

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