2012 FIAT 500 ABARTH radio controls

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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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
• The steering wheel audio controls arelocated on the rear surface of the
steering wheel.
Right Switch
• Press the switch up or down toincrease or decrease the volume.
• Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.
Left Switch
• Press the switch up or down to searchfor the next listenable station or select the next or previous CD track.
• Press the button in the center to select the next preset station (radio).
• The Left Switch is also used for the BLUE&ME™ System. Refer to the BLUE&ME™ section in this manual for more details.
BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Operation
• FIAT’s Windows Mobile™ based BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication is apersonal telematics system that incorporates communication and entertainment
applications that are expressly designed for use in your car.
• The BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication package installed in your car is equipped with integral hands-free kit, message reader, and media player.
BLUE&ME™ is designed to support the future installation of additional services.
• The BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication package features integrated voice recognition, steering wheel controls and a multifunction electronic display that allows
you to use your Bluetooth
®wireless technology enabled mobile phone without
having to take your eyes off the road. You can even keep your phone in a pocket or
a bag. You are not required to train the voice recognition system to recognize your
voice. The system is “speaker independent” and performs equally well for different
users.
ELECTRONICS
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• When connected to this feature:• The iPod®or USB device audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound system.
• The iPod®can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the
iPod®or external devices contents. Refer to the BLUE&ME™ Manual on the DVD
for details.
• The iPod
®battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the
specific audio device).
• Compatible iPod
®devices may also be controllable using voice commands. Refer
to the BLUE&ME™ User's Manual on the DVD for details.
NOTE:
• The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone
®devices. The
USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage
Class memory devices. For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section
on the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Some iPod
®software versions may not fully
support the USB port features. Please visit Apple’s website for iPod®software
updates.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod®or external device while driving. Failure to
follow this warning could result in a collision.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
• The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument
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.
• Press the MENU ESC button to enter the menu mode.
• Press the plus or minus buttons to scroll through the menu settings.
• Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the MENU ESC button to access the setting and use the plus or minus buttons to change the current setting.
Press the MENU ESC button a second time to save the setting and return to menu
screen.
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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
INDEX
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 10
• How do I fold down my rear seat? pg. 13
ELECTRONICS
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 29
• How do I set the presets on my radio? pg. 29
• How do I connect my portable media player/iPod/MP3? pg. 34
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth
®with the BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free
Communication System? pg. 30
• How do I operate the Steering Wheel Audio Controls? pg. 30
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 41
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 50
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 60
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 57
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 58
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 61
FAQ (How To?)
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