2012 FIAT 500 ABARTH instrument cluster

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 Warranty,
dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342. See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we
will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Generic Warning Light
• The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: OilChange Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel
Cut-Off Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not Available, Parking Sensor Failure.
- Power Steering System Warning
• If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message and icon are displayedin the EVIC display, it indicates that extreme steering maneuvers have occurred,
which caused an over temperature condition in the power steering system. You will
lose power steering assistance momentarily until the over temperature condition no
longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle. After
approximately five minutes, the system will cool and return to normal operation.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop thevehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL
and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the
engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center
for service if your vehicle overheats.
- 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 theignition when the vehicle has completely stopped; the light should turn off.
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• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable;however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when
the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience
reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
• This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control system (ESC) has been turned offby the driver.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation / Malfunction Indicator
Light
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on for four seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. If the
“ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine
running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on,
see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and
corrected.
NOTE:
• The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN.
• Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
TTC (Tire Transfer Control)
• The TTC system uses the brakes to prevent unwanted wheelspin during corning, tomaximize acceleration and minimize understeer during aggressive driving. This
feature is active in all modes. While TTC is active, the “ESC” lamp in the instrument
cluster may flash
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, should be checked monthly, when cold and inflated to the inflationpressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
• 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. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
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• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground).
NOTE: If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed (wipers, defrosters,
etc.), the key must be in the ON/RUN position. Make certain the transmission remains in
NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
• Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels
are raised. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmissiondamage. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position.
• Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
• In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication networkremains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event
the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System
perform the following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
• 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.
NOTE: In order to start the engine and move the vehicle to a safe location after an
impact, the System Reset Procedure must be completed.
System Reset Procedure
• After an impact causing airbag deployment, the left and right turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel cluster, will both be blinking, until the ignition is
turned off.
• In order to move your vehicle to the side of the road you must follow the system reset procedure.
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Air Conditioning.............20
Airbag ...................9
Airbag Light ...............43
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....43
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) ..............21
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............57
Battery Charging System Light . . . ....43
Jump Starting ............50
Belts, Seat ................8
BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free
Communication .............30
Brake Fluid ...............57
Brake System Warning Light .............42
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ...............15
Bulb Replacement ...........63
Charging System Light . . . ......43
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light) .............43
Child Restraint ..............10
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ....10
Climate Control .............20
Clock Setting ..............29
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........57
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ....18
Cruise Light ...............18
Customer Assistance ..........64
Defects, Reporting ...........65
Defroster, Rear Window . . ......20
Defroster, Windshield ..........20
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) .............18
Electronic Throttle Control
Warning Light ..............40
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ............ 35,36
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....26Emergency, In Case of
Jump Starting ............50
Towing . ...............51
Engine Break-In Recommendations ....15
Compartment . . . ..........56
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) . . ..........43
Oil Selection . ............57
Overheating . . ............44
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature ..................52
Exterior Lights . .............63
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . .....57
Fluids . . . . . . . ............57
Folding Rear Seat ............13
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . 53
Fuel Specifications . . . ..........57
Hands-Free Communication -
BLUE&ME™ . . . . . . . . .......30
Headlights High
Beam . . . ...........16
Heated Mirrors ........... 20,21
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch . . . .........16
Hood Release . . ............55
Instrument Cluster ............6
Indicators ................7
Instrument Cluster
Warning Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,40
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . 17
Introduction . ...............2
iPod
®Control ..............34
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ........34
Jump Starting ..............50
KeyFob ..................8
Lane Change Assist . .........15
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LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren)...........10
Lights Engine Temperature Warning . . . . 40
Turn Signal ..............15
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............6
Maintenance Record ..........59
Maintenance Schedule .........58
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) .............43
Manual Transmission ..........22
Mirrors Heated ............... 20,21
MOPAR
®Accessories .........66
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . 15
Oil Pressure Light ............43
Oil, Engine Capacity ................57
Outlet Power .................38
Overheating, Engine ..........44
Placard, Tire and Loading
Information ...............61
Power Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . 38
Sunroof ................23
Programmable Electronic Features . . 36
Rear Seat, Folding ...........13
Recreational Towing ..........39
Replacement Bulbs ...........63
Restraints, Child ............10
Seat Belts .................8
Seats ...................12
Adjustment ..............12 Rear Folding . .
...........13
Setting the Clock ............29
Signals, Turn . . . ...........15
Spark Plugs ...............57
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . 18
Sport Mode ...............22
Starting Cold Weather . . ...........25
Steering Tilt Column . . . ...........14
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . 30,32
Store Radio Presets ..........29
Stuck, Freeing ..............53
Sun Roof .................23
Supplemental Restraint
System - Airbag . . ...........9
Tilt Steering Column ..........14
TIREFIT .................44
Tires Air Pressure . . . . ..........61
Pressure Warning Light . . .....41
Towing . .................39
24-Hour Towing Assistance .....40
Disabled Vehicle ...........51
Recreational . . ...........39
Trailer Towing ..............39
Transmission Fluid ..................57
Turn Signals . . . . ...........15
USB Port . . . . . ...........34
Washer Rear . . . . ..............17
Washers, Windshield . . . . . .....17
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . .....62
Wind Buffeting .............24
Windshield Washers ..........17
Windshield Wipers . . . . .......17
Wiper, Rear ...............17
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