Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 50

Warning light
red
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restraint systems; in this event airbags or pretensioners may not be deployed in the event of impact or, in a lower number of cases, they may
deploy accidentally. Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system checked.
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warning light failure is indicated, depending on the version, by the
warning light flashing. In this case the
contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system checked.
Warning light
red
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What it means
AIR BAG FAILURE
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 stays on constantly if there is a fault in the airbag system. On some versions the display
shows the dedicated message.
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WARNING
warning light does not switch on or if it stays on when travelling, there could be a fault in the
warning light may not indicate possible failures to the restraint systems. Before continuing,
What it means
LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to a leak in the circuit. On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when the handbrake is engaged.
On certain versions, if the car is moving the acoustic warning will also sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when travelling, check that the handbrake is not engaged.
symbol on the display which switches on or by the
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