The service and repair manual for the 2016 Fiat 500 — 1.4L I4 and Battery electric and 1.4L I4 engines, 14 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 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.4L I4 — 83 cu in, SOHC Battery electric 1.4L I4 — 83 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Lounge Hatchback 2-Door · c Lounge Convertible 2-Door · Lounge Convertible 2-Door · c Pop Convertible 2-Door · E Hatchback 2-Door · Abarth Cabrio Convertible 2-Door +8 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 27 complaints · 78 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 627
- General Information 1,599
- Accessories & Equipment 4,325
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 724
- Body & Frame 1,215
- Maintenance 33
- Brakes 1,311
- Restraints 2,228
- Drivelines & Axles 77
- Steering 252
- Electrical 6,104
- Suspension 307
- Engine Mechanical 265
- Transmission 970
- Engine Performance 650
- Common Specs & Procedures - 500
- Front 229
- Rear 207
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 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.
- Equipment — other › labels · 16V667000If the spare tire is used while overinflated, the tire may suddenly fail, increasing the risk of a c.
- 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 27 complaints and Fiat has issued 78 technical service bulletins for the 2016 500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 1.4L I4 and Battery electric and 1.4L I4 across the Lounge Hatchback 2-Door, c Lounge Convertible 2-Door, Lounge Convertible 2-Door, c Pop Convertible 2-Door, E Hatchback 2-Door, Abarth Cabrio Convertible 2-Door, Easy Hatchback 2-Door, Abarth Hatchback 2-Door, Sporting Hatchback 2-Door, c Easy Convertible 2-Door, Pop Hatchback 2-Door, Turbo Hatchback 2-Door, Abarth Convertible 2-Door, Sport Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Fiat published for this year.
What 2016 500 problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 500, covering power train, equipment. 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 2016 500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 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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