2012 FIAT 500 ABARTH key

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Fiat.............2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster .............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob...................8
Power Door Locks.............8
Seat Belt ..................8
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Air Bags ..............9
Child Restraints .............. 10
Front Seats ................ 12
Rear Seats ................ 13
Tilt Steering Column ........... 14
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations . . . 15
Turn Signal/Lights/High Beam Lever . . . 15
Wiper/Washer Lever........... 17
Speed Control .............. 18
Power Windows ............. 19
Manual Climate Controls ......... 20
Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) ................... 21
Sport Mode ................ 22
Manual Transmission ........... 22
Power Sunroof .............. 23
Wind Buffeting .............. 24
Cold Weather Operation (Engine Block
Heater) .................. 25
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System ...... 26
AM/FM Radio With CD Player And Sirius
XM™ Satellite Radio ........... 28
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...... 30
BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Operation . . . 30
iPod
®/USB/MP3 Control ......... 34
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ............... 35
Programmable Features ......... 36Trip Button
................ 36
Power Outlet ............... 38
UTILITYTrailer Towing ............... 39
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) ............. 39
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Roadside Assistance ...... 40
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .... 40
If Your Engine Overheats ......... 44
TIREFIT Kit ................ 44
Jump-Starting Procedure ......... 50
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........ 51
Enhanced Accident Response System . . 52
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ......... 53
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ........ 54
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood............ 55
Engine Compartment ........... 56
Fluids And Capacities ........... 57
Maintenance Chart ............ 58
Fuses ................... 60
Tire Pressures .............. 61
Summer/Three-Season Tires ....... 62
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ....... 62
Exterior Bulbs ............... 63
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEFiat Customer Center ........... 64
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 64
Publications Ordering ........... 64
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States
And Washington, D.C. .......... 65
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®... 66
INDEX.................67
FAQ (How To?)Frequently Asked Questions ....... 69
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Vehicles Sold In Canada
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increasethe risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of
your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation
improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communication
SpA, used under license by Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2012 Chrysler Group LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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KEY FOB
Locking and Unlocking the
Doors/Liftgate
• Press the LOCK button once to lock allthe 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.
Opening the Liftgate
• Press the LIFTGATE button for approximately two seconds to unlock the liftgate.
• To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle located on the underside of thelicense plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
WARNING!
Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A
child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the key in
the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
• The vehicles power door locks are activated by moving the inside door handles.
• Push or pull the door handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate.
SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack inthe lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder
belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
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High Beams
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE: For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to
prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
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 from when the engine is turned off and the ignition key is in theOFF/LOCK position or removed, pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel.
• Each movement of the lever toward the steering wheel will increase the illumination period by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 210 seconds.
Fog Lights
• Push the fog light button, located onthe climate controls, once to turn on the
fog lights.
• Push the button a second time to turn the fog lights off.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous.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.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you
could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed
Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or
slippery.
POWER WINDOWS
• Power windows can be operated withthe ignition in the ON/RUN position and
for two minutes after the key has been
removed.
• The controls for the power windows are located on either side of the gear lever.
• Both windows have an Auto Down feature. Push the switch down past the
detent and release to fully lower the
window.
• Pull the switch upward to close the window.
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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 secondsand 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. This is called “Express Open”. During Express Open operation, any
movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
To Close
• With the sunroof in the full open position, pull the power sunroof button and hold itfor approximately one second, the sunroof will return to the vented position. Pull the
switch a second time and hold for approximately two seconds to completely close
the sunroof.
Pinch Protect Feature
• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during ExpressClose operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof
will automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press the
switch forward and release to Express Close.
NOTE: If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the
fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
Sun Shade
• For vehicles equipped with a power sunroof, there is a sun shade that can be open or closed. To open the sun shade press the tab and move the shade to a full open
position.
WARNING!
• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants,particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof
while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat
belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
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• When prompted by the mobile phone, enter the PIN number shown on theinstrument panel display using your mobile phone keypad. If pairing is successful,
the system will say “Connecting” and at the end the display will show as
confirmation message, the ID of the paired mobile phone.
• It is essential to wait until you see this confirmation message on the display. Pressing the PHONE/MAIN button on the steering wheel or the MUTE/ESC button before the
message is displayed may cancel the pairing process. If the pairing process fails, an
error message will be displayed: in this event repeat the pairing procedure.
• 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™. It is recommended to copy it. To start copying the phonebook say
“Yes”, otherwise say “No”.
• For certain mobile phones the phonebook is not copied automatically, in this case you must transfer the phonebook contacts using your mobile phone keypad. If
BLUE&ME™ asks you to do this, then perform this procedure following the
instructions specific to your mobile phone and press the PHONE/MAIN button on
the steering wheel when you have finished.
Making a Phone Call • Assume that “John Smith” is one of the contacts stored in your phonebook.
• To call John Smith, proceed as follows:
• Press the steering wheel button PHONE/MAIN and pronounce “Call John Smith”.
• If the name is recognized, the system will display the recognized contact’s information on the display screen.
• If there is just one phone number for John Smith in your phonebook, the system will ask if you would like to call John Smith. To start the call say “Yes”, otherwise say
“No”.
• If John Smith has several phone numbers, the system will ask which phone number you would like to call (e.g.: “Call John Smith (at) Work or (at) Home?”). Answer with
the type of required phone number (e.g.: “(at) Home”).
• If John Smith has several phone numbers but the “location” (i.e.: the type of phone number like work, home, etc.) is missing, the system will display the selected
contact and a list of related phone numbers on the instrument cluster display. The
hands-free phone system will ask if you would like to call the phone number
displayed. To respond with “yes”, say “Yes”, otherwise say “No”. If this is the correct
contact but the wrong number, say “Forward” or “Backward” to navigate to the
phone number you’d like to call. To call the displayed phone number, pronounce
“Call”. You can also scroll through the phone number list manually by pressing the
buttons on the back of the steering wheel until you find the required number. Then,
press the PRESET UP/OK button on the rear of the steering wheel to start the call.
• To end the phone call, press the PHONE HANG UP button on the steering wheel.
• Refer to the BLUE&ME™ User's Manual on the DVD for more details.
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Media Player
• With the BLUE&ME™ media player you can play, via the car sound system, thedigital audio files stored on a USB device by simply connecting it to the USB port
located in the glove box of the car.
• The MEDIA PLAYER menu enables the following: • Display tracks stored on your USB stick/iPod
®.
• Play audio files stored on your USB stick/iPod®.
How To Connect The USB Stick/iPod
®To BLUE&ME™
• To connect your USB stick/iPod®to BLUE&ME™, proceed as follows:
• Copy tracks on your USB stick/iPod®(BLUE&ME™ recognizes.wma,.mp3
and.wav,.aac formats for audio files and.wpl and.m3u for playlists).
• USB devices without USB wire: just connect the USB stick/iPod
®(directly or by an
extension lead) to the USB port on the car.
• USB stick/iPod
®with USB wire: use the wire to connect the USB stick/iPod®to the
USB port on the car.
• Turn the ignition key to ON. BLUE&ME™ will start automatically to play your digital tracks selecting them from the library built at the moment the USB stick/iPod
®is
connected.
• If AUTOPLAY is set to “ON”, BLUE&ME™ will start playback automatically.
• Refer to the iPod
®/USB/MP3 CONTROL section in this manual and the BLUE&ME™
User's Manual on the DVD for more details.
WARNING!
Operating certain parts of this system while driving can distract your attention
away from the road, and possibly cause an accident or other serious
consequences; for this reason certain functions shall be disabled by the
BLUE&ME™ system until driving conditions are secure and, if required, only
when the car is stopped.
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.
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