Something of an Italian answer to the VW Beetle, the original Fiat 500 was produced from 1957 through 1975 and featured a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine of just 500cc (a half-liter) in size. Among the 500's (or Cinquecento's) lovable traits were its diminutive yet space-efficient body that made maneuvering in crowded European cities a snap, an available large fold-back canvas sunroof and a small appetite for fuel.
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8. Generic Warning Light
The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions
occur: Oil Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure,
Fuel Cut-Off Intervention, Fue ...
Advice for preserving the bodywork
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aestethic purpose, but also protects the underlying
sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores, you are advised to have the necessary
touching up c ...
Rev counter
Rev. counter B-fig. 33 - 34 shows engine rpm.
IMPORTANT
The electronic system progressively blocks fuel flow to prevent engine from overrevving.
This will lead to a progressive loss of engine po ...