Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 115

when the DPF system needs to eliminate the trapped
GETTING TO
pollutants through the regeneration process. The
KNOW YOUR
warning light does not come on every time the DPF
CAR
is being regenerated, rather only when the driving
conditions are such that the driver needs to know it.
To switch the warning light off, the car must be
SAFETY
kept moving until the regeneration process is
completed. As an average, the process lasts fifteen
minutes. The best conditions to complete the
regeneration process are reached driving the car at
STARTING AND
about 60 km/h with engine speed over 2000 rpm.
DRIVING
When this warning light comes on, it does not
indicate a car failure and thus it should not be taken
to the workshop. A specific message will appear
WARNING
on the display when the warning light comes on (for
LIGHTS AND
versions/markets where provided).
MESSAGES
IN AN
The driving speed should always be
EMERGENCY
suitable to traffic conditions, weather
conditions and the driver should always comply
with the Highway Code.The engine can also
SERVICING AND
be switched off if the DPF warning light is on;
MAINTENANCE
nevertheless, repeated interruptions of the
regeneration process could cause an early decay
of engine oil. For this reason, always wait until
TECHNICAL
the warning light switches off before stopping
SPECIFICATIONS
the engine as described above. It is not a good
idea to complete DPF regeneration with the
vehicle stationary.
INDEX
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WARNING
FUEL RESERVE (amber)
When the key is turned to the MAR-ON position
the warning light comes on but should go out after a
few seconds.
The warning light turns on when about 5 litres of
fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will blink to indicate
a system failure. If this is the case, go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.
GLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW
PLUG HEATING FAILURE (Multijet
versions - amber)
GLOW PLUG HEATING
This warning light comes on when the key is turned
to MAR-ON. It will go out as soon as the heater
plugs have reached a preset temperature. Start the
engine as soon as the warning light goes out.
IMPORTANT At high ambient temperatures the
warning light may stay on for an extremely short
time.
GLOW PLUG HEATING FAULT
The warning light flashes if there is a fault in the
preheating system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.