2012 FIAT 500 ABARTH Owners Manual

Brake System........................ 205,297
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 205,207
Master Cylinder ..................... 297
Parking ........................... 202
Warning Light ....................... 131
Brake, Parking .......................... 202
Brakes ............................... 297
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 63
Bulbs, Light ............................ 68
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 314
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 314
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 243
Oil (Engine) ........................ 281
Car Washes ............................ 301
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............65,242
Cargo Area Features ...................... 116
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 151 Cellular Phone
.......................... 179
Chains, Tire ............................ 232
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 259
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 215
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ............................. 129,276
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 64
Checks, Safety ........................... 64
Child Restraint ........................ 53,55
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 57
Child Seat .............................. 58
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 239
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 302
Climate Control ......................... 180
Clutch ............................... 297
Clutch Fluid ........................... 297
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 179
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ConnectorUCI .............................. 176
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 176
Contract, Service ........................ 334
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 314,315
Cooling System ......................... 292
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 293
Coolant Level .................... 292,295
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 295
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 292
Inspection .......................... 295
Points to Remember ................ 294,296
Pressure Cap ........................ 294
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 292
Corrosion Protection ..................... 300
Cruise Light ........................... 126
Cupholders ............................ 115
Customer Assistance ..................... 332 Data Recorder, Event
...................... 52
Daytime Running Lights ................... 92
Dealer Service .......................... 278
Defroster, Windshield ................66,182,188
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 276
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 295
Engine Oil ......................... 282
Door Locks ............................. 19
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 21
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 199
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 200
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 74
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 112
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 207
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 207
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Brake Assist System................... 207
Traction Control System ................ 208
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 100
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 210
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 135
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 248
Jacking ............................ 259
Jump Starting ....................... 266
Towing ............................ 271
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 276
Engine Break-In Recommendations .............. 63
Checking Oil Level ................... 280
Compartment ....................... 275
Cooling ........................... 292
Exhaust Gas Caution ................65,242
Fails to Start ........................ 198
Flooded, Starting ..................... 198 Fuel Requirements
.................... 238
Oil ......................... 280,314,315
Oil Change Interval ................... 280
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 281
Oil Filter ........................... 315
Oil Selection ........................ 281
Overheating ........................ 248
Starting ........................... 196
Temperature Gauge ................... 133
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 47
Event Data Recorder ...................... 52
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 24,65,242
Exhaust System ....................... 65,289
Exterior Lights .......................... 68
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 135
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 282
Engine Oil ....................... 282,315
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Flash-To-Pass........................... 92
Flashers Turn Signal ......................... 68
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 198
Fluid Capacities ......................... 314
Fluid Leaks ............................. 68
Fluid, Brake ........................... 316
Fluids ................................ 315
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 315
Fog Lights ........................... 96,125
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 270
Fuel .............................. 238,315
Additives .......................... 241
Capacity ........................... 314
Clean Air .......................... 239
Cutoff ............................. 47
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............135,243
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 135
Gasoline ........................... 238 Gauge
............................ 135
Light ............................. 125
Octane Rating ....................... 238
Requirements ....................... 238
Tank Capacity ....................... 314
Fuel System Caution ..................... 244
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............243,245
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... 238,314
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 239
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 239
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 133
Fuel .............................. 135
Odometer .......................... 134
Tachometer ......................... 135
General Information .................... 15,238
General Maintenance ..................... 279
Glass Cleaning .......................... 304
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 200
Headlights ............................. 92
Cleaning ........................... 304
High Beam ......................... 125
Switch ............................. 92
Heated Seats ............................ 87
Heater ............................... 180
Hill Start Assist ......................... 209
Holder, Cup ........................... 115
Hood Release ........................... 89
Ignition ............................... 11
Key ............................... 11
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 13
Infant Restraint .......................... 54
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 135 Instrument Cluster
....................... 124
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 121
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 305
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 305
Interior Appearance Care .................. 303
Interior Lighting ......................... 94
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 260
Jack Operation ....................... 259,261
Jacking Instructions ...................... 261
Jump Starting .......................... 266
Key-In Reminder ......................... 13
Key, Replacement ........................ 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 13
Keys .................................. 11
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 125
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Lane Change Assist....................... 94
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 27
Latches ................................ 68
Hood .............................. 89
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 238
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 68
Life of Tires ............................ 229
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 23
Light Bulbs ............................. 68
Lights ............................. 68,91,92
Airbag ...................... 44,52,66,126
Anti-Lock .......................... 132
Brake Assist Warning .................. 212
Brake Warning ...................... 131
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 130
Exterior ............................ 68
Fog .............................. 125
High Beam .......................... 92
High Beam Indicator .................. 125 Low Fuel
.......................... 125
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 129
Oil Pressure ........................ 129
Park .............................. 92
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 126
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator) .......................... 129
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 127
Traction Control ..................... 212
Turn Signal ..................... 68,93,125
Voltage ............................ 126
Wait to Start ........................ 124
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 124
Loading Vehicle Tires .............................. 219
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 21
Door .............................. 19
Power Door ......................... 20
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Lubrication, Body....................... 286
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 283
Maintenance Procedures ................... 279
Maintenance Schedule .................... 318
Maintenance, General ..................... 279
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 129,277
Manual Transmission ..................... 300
Fluid Level Check .................... 300
Frequency of Fluid Change ............. 300
Lubricant Selection ................... 300
Manual, Service ......................... 336
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 297
Mirrors ................................ 72
Automatic Dimming ................... 72
Electric Powered ...................... 74
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 233
Multi-Function Control Lever ................ 92New Vehicle Break-In Period
................ 63
Occupant Restraints ..................... 43,49
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .........24,40,41,43,46
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 238
Odometer ............................. 134
Trip .............................. 134
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 138
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 138
Oil, Engine ......................... 280,314
Capacity ........................... 314
Change Interval ..................... 280
Checking .......................... 280
Disposal ........................... 282
Filter ............................. 282
Identification Logo ................... 281
Materials Added to ................... 282
Recommendation .................. 281,314
Viscosity ........................... 281
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Onboard Diagnostic System................ 276
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overheating, Engine ................... 133,248
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,336
Paint Care ............................. 300
Parking Brake .......................... 202
Pets .................................. 63
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 219
Power Door Locks ......................... 20
Mirrors ............................ 74
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 112
Steering ........................... 202
Sunroof ........................... 109
Windows ........................... 22
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 316
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 37
Preparation for Jacking .................... 260 Pretensioners
Seat Belts ........................... 35
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 226
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 151
Radio Operation ...................... 151,179
Radio Reception ........................ 151
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 23
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 52
Recreational Towing ...................... 245
Refrigerant ............................ 286
Release, Hood ........................... 89
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 35
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 177
Replacement Keys ........................ 14
Replacement Parts ....................... 278
Replacement Tires ....................... 230
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 335
Restraints, Child ....................... 53,58
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