The service and repair manual for the 2012 Fiat 500 — 1.4L I4 and 1.4L I4 engines, 10 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Fiat published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.4L I4 — 83 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged 1.4L I4 — 83 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Abarth Hatchback 2-Door · Lounge Hatchback 2-Door · c Lounge Convertible 2-Door · Lounge Convertible 2-Door · Gucci Hatchback 2-Door · c Pop Convertible 2-Door +4 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 537 complaints · 60 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 432
- General Information 1,641
- Accessories & Equipment 3,654
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 697
- Body & Frame 1,179
- Maintenance 59
- Brakes 1,003
- Restraints 2,070
- Drivelines & Axles 75
- Steering 248
- Electrical 1,729
- Suspension 301
- Engine Mechanical 720
- Transmission 118
- Engine Performance 3,992
- Front 229
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 500
- Power Train — manual transmission · 16V302000If the clutch diaphragm spring fails, the driver may not be able to shift gears or the vehicle may l.
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › floor shift · 19V817000If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the transmission may not shift into the gear se.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — fluid · 11V550000This could lead to loss of braking ability increasing the risk of a crash.
- Power Train — manual transmission › floor shift assembly · 19E044000If the shifter breaks while the vehicle is in motion, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 537 complaints and Fiat has issued 60 technical service bulletins for the 2012 500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 1.4L I4 and 1.4L I4 across the Abarth Hatchback 2-Door, Lounge Hatchback 2-Door, c Lounge Convertible 2-Door, Lounge Convertible 2-Door, Gucci Hatchback 2-Door, c Pop Convertible 2-Door, Pop Hatchback 2-Door, c Gucci Convertible 2-Door, Prima Edizione Hatchback 2-Door, Sport Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Fiat published for this year.
What 2012 500 problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 500, covering power train, service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Fiat dealers.
Does it include 2012 500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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