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Anti-crushing safety system
Sunroof is fitted with anti-crushing safety
system that detects the presence of an ob-
stacle during sunroof closing stroke and
that cuts in by stopping and reversing the
sunroof stroke.INITIALISATION PROCEDURE
Sunroof shall be re-initialised after dis-
connecting the battery or if the relevant
protection fuse is blown.
Proceed as follows:
❒press button A-fig. 40at close posi-
tion;
❒keep the button pressed to close com-
pletely by steps the sunroof;
❒after full closing, wait for sunroof mo-
tor stopping.
fig. 41F0S041Ab
When leaving the car, always
remove the key from the ig-
nition device to avoid the risk of injury
due to accidental operation of the
sunroof. Incorrect use of the sunroof
can be dangerous. Before operation,
always check that no-one is exposed
to the risk of being injured by the mov-
ing sunroof or by objects getting
caught and dragged
WARNING
Use the sunroof only at
“spoiler” position if cross roof
racks are fitted.
Do not open the sunroof if
snow or ice is over it: you may
damage it.
To close
When in wide open position, press but-
ton A-fig. 40for over half a second to set
the front pane to the “spoiler” position;
press the button again to stop the sunroof
at an intermediate position; press button
A-fig. 40again and keep it pressed to
close the sunroof completely.
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FAILURE INDICATIONS
Any failure is indicated by instrument pan-
el warning light
gcoming on together
with the message on the reconfigurable
multifunction display (for versions/mar-
kets, where provided) (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
In the event of electric power steering sys-
tem failure, the car can be driven with me-
chanical steering.
IMPORTANT In some circumstances, fac-
tors independent from the electric pow-
er steering could cause the illumination of
the warning light
gon the instrument
panel.
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM
The car has an electrically operated pow-
er assisted system, that only works with
the ignition key in the MARposition and
the engine started, known as Dualdrive.
The electric power steering reduces the
effort on the steering wheel making town
driving and parking manoeuvres particu-
larly easy.
IMPORTANT In case of quick rotation of
the ignition switch, full power steering
functionality can be achieved after 1-2 sec-
onds.
When the SPORT function is turned on
(see “Controls” paragraph in this chapter)
the electric power steering assistance is
altered, increasing the sensitivity of the
steering wheel.
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the car with homolo-
gation requirements.
WARNING
Before servicing the car,
switch off the engine and re-
move the key from the ignition de-
vice, activating the steering lock, es-
pecially when car wheels do not
touch the ground. If this is not possi-
ble (if the key must be on MAR or the
engine must be running), remove the
main fuse which protects the electric
power steering.
WARNING
In this case, immediately stop the car, turn
off the engine for about 20 seconds and
then turn on again the engine. If the warn-
ing light
gis still on, along with the mes-
sage on the reconfigurable multifunction-
al display (for versions/markets, where
provided), contact Abarth Dealership.
IMPORTANT The steering may become
slightly stiff following parking manoeuvres
including a great deal of steering. This is
normal and caused by a system to prevent
motor overheating. No servicing is re-
quired. The power steering system will re-
turn to normal operation the next time
the car is used.
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ENGINE STARTING ........................................................... 96
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT FIX&GO automatic ........... 98
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ................... 107
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT.......................... 111
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT.......................... 114
IF A FUSE BLOWS................................................................ 116
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT.................................................. 121
LIFTING THE CAR............................................................... 122
TOWING THE CAR ........................................................... 122
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In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found on the
Warranty Booklet. You can also connect to the site www.fiat500.com
to search for the nearest Abarth Dealership point
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WHEN NEEDING
TO CHANGE A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒Before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation;
❒Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-
ers of the same type and power;
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system that are
not carried out properly or do not
take the system’s technical specifica-
tions into account can cause mal-
functions leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING❒Always check the height of the head-
light beam after changing a bulb;
❒When a bulb is not working, check that
the corresponding fuse is intact before
replacing it: refer to the “If a fuse
blows” paragraph in this chapter for
fuse location.
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IF A FUSE BLOWS
GENERALITIES fig. 37
The fuse is a protective device for the
electric system: it comes into action (i.e.
it cuts off) mainly due to a fault or im-
proper action on the system.
Check the efficiency of the corresponding
fuse when a device does not work: the
conducting element Amust not be inter-
rupted. If it is, replace the blown fuse with
another with the same amperage (same
colour).
Bintact fuse.
Cfuse with damaged filament.
To identify the protection fuse, see the
tables in the following pages.
❒open the bulb cover B-fig. 36and re-
place the snap-fitted bulb C;
❒re-close the bulb cover Bon the lens;
❒reinstall the ceiling light properly in-
serting it into its seat on one side first,
and then pressing the other side until it
clicks into position.Never replace a blown fuse
with metal wires or other ma-
terials.
Never replace a fuse with
another having higher am-
perage; FIRE HAZARD.
In case of general protection fuse in-
tervention (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE,
MAXI-FUSE) contact Abarth Dealer-
ship.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch and switch off all loads before
replacing a fuse.
WARNING
Should the fuse blow again,
contact Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
fig. 36F0S109Abfig. 37F0S110Ab
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FUSE LOCATION
Dashboard fuses
To access the fuses you must remove the
snap-fitted cover E.
The 5A fuse for door mirror demisting is
located in the diagnostic socket area, as
shown in fig. 38.
In the bottom area, near the pedals, you
can find the control unit shown in fig. 39.
fig. 38F0S111Ab
fig. 39F0S112Ab
If a general protection fuse
for safety systems (air bag
system, braking system), power unit
systems (engine system, transmission
system) or steering system is triggered,
contact a Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
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Engine compartment control unit
fig. 40 and 41
A second control unit is located on the
right side of the engine compartment, next
to the battery; to access it press device I,
release tabs Mand remove cover L.
The ID number of the electrical compo-
nent corresponding to each fuse can be
found on the back of the cover.
If you need to wash the en-
gine compartment, take care
not to directly hit the engine
compartment control unit
with the water jet.
fig. 40
fig. 41F0S113Ab
F0S114Ab
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F12
F13
F31
F32
F36
F37
F38
F43
F47
F48
F49
F50
F51
F53
7.5
7.5
5
7.5
10
5
15
20
20
5
7.5
7.5
5
F08
F09
F10
F11
F14
F15
F16
F17
F18
F18
30
15
15
10
15
20
7.5
10
7.5
7.5
FUSE TABLE
Fuse box on dashboard - fig. 39FUSE AMPERE
Supply of right low beam
Supply of left low beam and headlamp direction adjustment control unit
Engine compartment shunt control unit switch
Lights of front and rear ceiling lights, trunk and door courtesy lights
Diagnostic socket, car radio, climate control system, EOBD
Stop lights switch, instrument panel node
Door central locking
Windshield/Rear windshield washer pump
Driver side power window
Passenger side power window
Backlighting switches, electric mirrors
Air bag node
Car radio switch, convergence, climate control system, stop lights, clutch
Instrument panel node
Engine compartment control unit - fig. 41FUSE AMPERE
Climate control system fan
Spare
Buzzers
Engine control system (secondary loads)
Main headlights
Sunroof motor
+15 Engine control unit, relay coil T20
Engine control unit
Spare
Engine control unit, relay T09 coil
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