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Fiat 500 Abarth User Manual

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2013
GUIDE
FIAT 500 ABARTH
I n c l u d e s C a b r i o

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  • Page 1 USER 2013 GUIDE FIAT 500 ABARTH I n c l u d e s C a b r i o...
  • Page 2 (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. © 2013 Chrysler Group LLC. FIAT is a registered trademark of Fiat Group Marketing & Corporate Communication S.p.A., used under license by Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY WELCOME FROM FIAT ... . . 2 TRAILER TOWING ....42...

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM FIAT Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new FIAT vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.
  • Page 5 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized studio. FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communica- tion SpA, used under license by Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light - Oil Pressure Warning Light - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light - Air Bag Warning Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) - Power Steering System Warning Light - Generic Warning Light...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Park/Headlight ON Indicator - Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator - Door Ajar Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator (See page 43 for more information.)

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking and Unlocking the Doors and Liftgate • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. • Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.

  • Page 11: Power Door Locks

    GETTING STARTED POWER DOOR LOCKS • The vehicles power door locks are activated by moving the inside door handles. NOTE: The vehicle’s door must be closed to initiate this feature. • Push or pull the door handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate when the doors are closed.

  • Page 12: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - AIR BAGS • This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision. •...

  • Page 13: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. •...
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED Installing the Child Restraint Using the Vehicle Seat Belts • To install a child restraint, first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint. • Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. •...

  • Page 15: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting handle, located at the front of the seat near the floor, and release at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

  • Page 16: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden move- ment of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.

  • Page 17: Tilt Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED TILT STEERING COLUMN • The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. • Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. • With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired.

  • Page 18: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS • A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. • Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

  • Page 19: Turn Signal/Lights/High Beam Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash briefly to indicate a lane change and automatically turn off. Headlights/Parking Lights •...
  • Page 20 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Flash To Pass • Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released. Headlight Delay (Follow Me Home) • Within two minutes of the ignition switch being turned to the OFF/LOCK position or the ignition key being removed from the ignition, pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel.

  • Page 21: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIPER/WASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low and High Operation • Move the lever downward to the first detent for intermittent wiper operation, the sec- ond detent for low wiper operation and to the third detent for high wiper operation. Mist •...

  • Page 22: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • The Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE READY will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.

  • Page 23: Power Windows

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is danger- ous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

  • Page 24: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation off. • Recirculation is not allowed in defrost. • Recirculation is allowed in floor and defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five minutes.

  • Page 25: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation • Push the AUTO button. • Select the desired temperature by pushing the temperature control buttons. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. •...

  • Page 26: Sport Mode

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPORT MODE • In Sport mode, the engine is more responsive to the throttle pedal, and provides more power by increasing turbo boost. • Steering feedback is also improved, and steering effort is slightly higher. • Sport mode driving is useful while driving on winding roads where more steering precision is desired.

  • Page 27: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF • The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console. To Open • Press and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for approximately two seconds and the sunroof will stop at the vented position. Press the switch a second time and hold for approximately one second and release, the sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically.

  • Page 28: Power Convertible Top Operation

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION • The power top buttons will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC position and when in the power accessory delay. • The power top buttons are located on the overhead console.

  • Page 29: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: DO NOT interrupt the power convertible top relearn procedure. Wind Stop • The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. The Wind Stop will not interfere with power top operation. Therefore, it can remain installed when the top is up.

  • Page 30: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 31 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 32: Am/Fm Radio With Cd Player And Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    ELECTRONICS AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press the right or left arrows to seek through radio stations in AM or FM bands. Seek through tracks in CD. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Tune Up/Down Buttons •...

  • Page 33: Clock Setting

    ELECTRONICS Info • Press the Info button to view Song, Artist, Album, Genre, Playlist, Folder informa- tion (if available) in CD, Media Player and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (if so equipped). Also, the Info button toggles RDS information in FM mode. MENU •...

  • Page 34: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    • The Left Switch is also used for the BLU&ME™ System. Refer to the BLUE&ME™ section in this manual for more details. BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION • FIAT’s Windows Mobile™ based BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication is a personal telematics system that incorporates communication and entertainment applications that are expressly designed for use in your car.
  • Page 35 ELECTRONICS Front Steering Wheel Buttons 1 – MUTE/ESC 3 – PHONE HANG UP 2 – PHONE/MENU 4 – VOICE RECOGNITION (VR) • The operations of the front BLUE&ME™ Steering Wheel buttons, located on the front left of the steering wheel, are as follows: Button Short press function Long press function...
  • Page 36 ELECTRONICS Button Short press function Long press function (less than 1 second) (more than 1 second) MUTE/ESC Cancel voice recognition – Cancel a voice announce- ment Interrupt message reading Exit BLUE&ME™ Main Menu Exit the sub-menu and return to the previous menu option Exit current menu option without storing settings...
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS Steering Wheel Audio Controls • The right hand control on the rear of the steering wheel is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. Press the switch up for Volume +. Press the switch down for Volume –. The button in the center is the SRC button used to change audio sources (e.g.
  • Page 38 ELECTRONICS • At first pairing, BLUE&ME™ will say “Welcome” immediately after connecting. This message will no longer be heard when your phone automatically connects to the BLUE&ME™ system on future ignition cycles. • BLUE&ME™ will ask if you would like to copy your paired phone phonebook to BLUE&ME™.
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS Media Player • With the BLUE&ME™ media player you can play, via the car sound system, the digital audio files stored on a USB device by simply connecting it to the USB port located in the glove box of the car. •...

  • Page 40: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control

    ELECTRONICS iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL • The USB port located within the glove box, allows you to plug an iPod® or USB device into the vehicle's sound system. • To hear audio from devices connected to this port from a non-touch-screen radio, press the MEDIA button on the radio faceplate.

  • Page 41: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    ELECTRONICS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instru- ment cluster. Pressing the controls on the right side of the Instrument Cluster allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings. For additional information, refer to Programmable Features in this guide.

  • Page 42: Trip Button

    ELECTRONICS TRIP BUTTON • The Trip button is located on the end of the wiper lever to the right of the steering column. The trip button can be used to display and reset the following functions: • Range • Distance Travelled •...

  • Page 43: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLET • For added convenience there is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet located in the floor console. NOTE: • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.

  • Page 44: Utility

    UTILITY TRAILER TOWING • Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Wheels OFF the Towing Condition Manual Transmission Ground Flat Tow NONE Transmission in NEUTRAL Front Dolly Tow Rear On Trailer NOTE:...

  • Page 45: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • If your Abarth requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service, lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited War- ranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342. See your Warranty booklet for further details. •...

  • Page 46: Indicator Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light • This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. • If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped;...
  • Page 47 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
  • Page 48 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.

  • Page 49: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Oil Pressure Warning Light • This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on.

  • Page 50: Tirefit Kit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.

  • Page 51: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Power Button • Push and release the Power Button (4) once to turn On the TIREFIT kit. Push and release the Power Button (4) again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit. Using The Deflation Button •...
  • Page 52 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT: 1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position. 2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose.
  • Page 53 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the Sealant Hose (6): 1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through the hose (typically takes 30 - 70 seconds). As the sealant flows through the Sealant Hose (6), the Pressure Gauge (3) can read as high as 70 psi (5 kPa).
  • Page 54 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 kPa) or higher: 1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn on TIREFIT and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire and loading information label on the driver-side door opening. 2.
  • Page 55 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit. •...

  • Page 56: Jump-Starting Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE • If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 57 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

  • Page 58: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition Key Manual Transmission • Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL. • Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated. •...
  • Page 59 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • After the event occurs, when the system is active, the message "Fuel Cutoff See Handbook" is displayed. • Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the engine.

  • Page 60: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.

  • Page 61: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that assists in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 62: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the red release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. • Raise the hood and locate the safety latch in the middle of the hood opening. •...

  • Page 63: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 64: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Coolant Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 4.6 Quarts 1.4L Turbo 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula (4.4 Liters) OAT (Organic Additive Technology). We recommend you use API Engine Oil with Filter 4 Quarts Certified SAE 5W-40 Full...

  • Page 65: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illumi- nate.
  • Page 66 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 150,000 240,000 140,000 224,000 130,000 208,000 120,000 192,000 110,000 176,000 100,000 160,000 90,000 144,000 80,000 128,000 70,000 112,000 60,000 96,000 50,000 80,000 40,000 64,000 30,000 48,000 20,000 32,000...
  • Page 67 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 68 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 69: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Interior Fuses • The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) and is located on the driver's side under the instrument panel. Cavity Vehicle Fuse Mini Fuse Description Number 7.5 Amp Brown Right Low Beam Front and Rear Ceiling Lights 5 Amp Tan...
  • Page 70 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses • A second fuse panel is located on the drivers side of the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the fuses, press the release tabs and remove the cover. • The ID number of the electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.

  • Page 71: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening. NOTE: Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for more information regarding tire warn-...

  • Page 72: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Summer tires will not contain the “all season” designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the sidewall of the tire. WARNING! Do not use summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You could lose control, resulting in severe injury or death. WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE •...

  • Page 73: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1-888-242-6342 ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED • To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.

  • Page 74: Reporting Safety Defects In The United States

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES • If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. •...

  • Page 75: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic FIAT 500 Abarth Accessories by Mopar® , visit your local FIAT Studio or online at mopar.com.

  • Page 76: Index

    INDEX Alarm (Security Alarm) ...8 Event Data Recorder ...59 Arming Theft System Exterior Lights ....70 (Security Alarm) .
  • Page 77 INDEX Placard, Tire and Loading Steering Information ....69 Tilt Column ....15 Power Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..32 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .

  • Page 78: Faq (How To?)

    FAQ (How To?) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GETTING STARTED • How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 11 • How do I fold down my rear seat? pg. 14 ELECTRONICS • What Sound System do I have? pg. 28 •...

  • Page 79: Driving And Alcohol

    DRIvING AND AlcOhOl: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
  • Page 80 Warning Labels in your vehicle. Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.) or www.mopar.ca (Canada) or your local FIAT studio. U.S. Only Canada Only Canada Only...

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