Fiat 500 Manual page 86

Warning light What it means
INJECTION / EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
Under normal conditions, the warning light comes on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but
should go off as soon as the engine is started.
The warning light remains on or switches on while driving, on some versions together with a
dedicated message on the display, if the injection system is not working properly. In particular, if the
warning light switches on continuously, it indicates a malfunction in the supply/ignition system that
could cause excessive exhaust emissions, a possible loss of performance, poor driveability and high
fuel consumption.
Under these conditions, the vehicle can continue travelling at moderate speed without demanding
excessive effort from the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning light on may cause
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damage. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
If the warning light is flashing, this indicates that the catalytic converter may be damaged. If the light
flashes, come off the accelerator pedal to reduce engine revs until the warning light stops flashing;
continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to avoid driving conditions that may cause further
flashing, and get to a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE
With the ignition key in the MAR position, on some versions the warning light, or the symbol on the
display, turns on continuously, along with a dedicated message on the display, to signal a possible
Fiat CODE system failure.
If the warning light or symbol blinks on the display with engine running, it means that the vehicle is
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not protected by the engine immobiliser device.
In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
FUEL RESERVE - LIMITED RANGE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a
few seconds. The warning light or the symbol switches on in the display when about 5 litres of fuel
are left in the tank. The triangle on the right side of the symbol indicates the side of the car with the
fuel filler.
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IMPORTANT If the warning light flashes or the symbol is constantly on, depending on the versions,
there is a fault in the system. If this is the case, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the system checked.
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