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How do you turn on the parking lights of a Fiat 500?
Answer: Turning on the parking lights of a Fiat 500 car is very simple, you just need to rotate the ring located on the lever to the left of the steering whee... read all

Posted on 31-05-2023
What is the CITY button on the Fiat 500 used for?
Answer: The CITY button on the Fiat 500 dashboard is used to facilitate driving in urban areas: by pressing this button, the steering wheel becomes much light... read all

Posted on 19-05-2023
Why isn't the Hill Holder available on the Fiat 500?
Answer: If the Hill Holder, i.e. the assisted hill start system, is not available on the Fiat 500, the car battery may not be charged enough to allow activati... read all

Posted on 11-03-2023
Where is the USB port fuse located on a Fiat 500?
Answer: The USB port fuse on a Fiat 500 is located in the box located in the passenger compartment, more precisely between the steering wheel and the driver's... read all

Posted on 20-01-2023
What does the S warning light on the Fiat 500 indicate?
Answer: When the S warning light with two arrows around it on the instrument panel of the Fiat 500, it means that the Start & Stop system has been activated. ... read all

Posted on 13-09-2022
How much does it cost to replace the Fiat 500 spark plugs?
Answer: To be able to replace the spark plugs of the Fiat 500, you must consider a cost that includes labor and spare parts: these will have a price of around... read all

Posted on 1-09-2022
How do you access the hidden menu of the UConnect 5 car stereo?
Answer: To access the secret menu of the UConnect 5 radio, located on Fiat 500s, it is necessary to hold down the "Radio", "Media" keys and the right pawl. At... read all

Posted on 4-07-2022
Why does the Fiat 500 instrument cluster not turn on?
Answer: If the instrument panel of the Fiat 500 does not turn on, it is likely that the fuse that regulates its operation is damaged; the problem could also b... read all

Posted on 5-03-2022
How many reversing lights are there on the Fiat 500?
Answer: The reversing light of the Fiat 500 is located in the lower right part of the rear bumper and consists of a single bulb, which lights up when the reve... read all

Posted on 16-02-2022
Why is the USB port of the Fiat 500 not working?
Answer: If the USB port of the Fiat 500 does not work, it may be sufficient to disconnect the car battery for a few minutes. Alternatively, the fuse that regu... read all

Posted on 6-02-2022
Why does the start & stop not work on the Fiat 500L?
Answer: If start & stop is not available in your Fiat 500L it will most likely depend on the flat battery; in fact, if the level is low, the car will automati... read all

Posted on 27-01-2022
How to reset the Fiat 500 service warning light?
Answer: To reset the Fiat 500 service warning light, proceed by turning the ignition, then press the accelerator pedal three times and finally turn off the ca... read all

Posted on 1-01-2022
How does the USB socket of the Fiat 500 work?
Answer: The Fiat 500 has two USB ports: one is located near the handbrake, the other is located on the dashboard. Generally the one on the dashboard is used t... read all

Posted on 28-12-2021
What does the message "Start & Stop not available" mean in the Fiat 500?
Answer: In the Fiat 500 as well as in other models, the Start & Stop is the system that is responsible for turning the engine off and on independently during ... read all

Posted on 27-12-2021
What does the "driving mode not available" error mean on my Fiat 500X?
Answer: When the error message "DRIVING MODE NOT AVAILABLE" appears on your Fiat 500X, it indicates that the engine has entered a sort of "safe mode" to avoid... read all

Posted on 19-10-2021
The "radio blocked wait" error appears on the radio of my Fiat 500, how can I unblock it?
Answer: If the word "radio blocked wait" appears on your Fiat 500, it indicates that you have mistaken the security code several times and the radio has there... read all

Posted on 19-10-2021
How to reset the service warning light on the Fiat 500X?
Answer: Resetting the service warning light on the Fiat 500X is very simple, with the ignition on and the engine off, hold down the accelerator completely and... read all

Posted on 9-10-2021
On my Fiat 500 the on-board computer detects "ebd failure", what does this mean?
Answer: When the EBD fault message appears on the on-board computer of your Fiat 500, it means that this electronic braking system is temporarily out of order... read all

Posted on 25-09-2021
What does the Fiat 500 wrench warning light indicate?
Answer: When the wrench warning light comes on on the Fiat 500 display, it means that the period for carrying out the scheduled service has been exceeded. Thi... read all

Posted on 20-09-2021
Where is the fuse of the license plate light in the Fiat 500?
Answer: There does not appear to be a specific fuse for the license plate light in the Fiat 500. If you find an isolated malfunction, it is very likely that t... read all

Posted on 17-09-2021
What does "Anomaly P2930" mean on a Fiat 500L?
Answer: When "Anomalia P2930" appears in the instrument panel of our Fiat 500L, it means that there is a problem with the gearbox. In this case, we will have ... read all

Posted on 5-09-2021
Why does the Fiat 500 Start & Stop not work?
Answer: If the Fiat 500 Start & Stop system does not work, the most likely cause is that the car battery is not sufficiently charged. The malfunction could al... read all

Posted on 27-07-2021
What does the "Hill holder / ESP not available" warning light mean in the Fiat 500?
Answer: When the "Hill holder / esp" unavailable warning light appears on the Fiat 500, there may be a problem with a clutch sensor: to solve the problem, you... read all

Posted on 28-06-2021
How often should the Abarth 500's timing belt be replaced?
Answer: The Abarth 500 timing belt replacement interval is 120,000 km or every 4 years. At 60,000 km there is a check to verify the state of wear. It is advis... read all

Posted on 22-06-2021
What does the Esc warning light mean on the Fiat 500?
Answer: The Esc warning light on your Fiat 500 refers to the car's traction control. If it stays on even while driving, there may be some problem with the sys... read all

Posted on 12-06-2021
How to reset the Abarth 595 Service warning light?
Answer: To reset the Abarth 595 Service warning light, go to the passenger compartment and turn on the instrument panel, without starting the car. At this poi... read all

Posted on 31-05-2021
Ebd failure on Fiat 500, what does it mean?
Answer: If your Fiat 500 shows the warning light regarding the EBD, it means that this electronic braking system is currently out of order. Often it is enough... read all

Posted on 24-01-2021

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