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YOUR CARDASHBOARD ...................................................................... 3
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 4
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 4
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 5
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD
INSTRUMENTS..................................................................... 8
MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY AND
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY 11
MENU FUNCTIONS............................................................ 13
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 20
SEATS ...................................................................................... 22
HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................................. 24
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 25
REARVIEW MIRRORS......................................................... 26
CLIMATE COMFORT.......................................................... 27
HEATING AND VENTILATION ......................................28
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 29
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM............. 31
EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 34WINDOW WASHING ....................................................... 35
CEILING LIGHTS .................................................................36
CONTROLS........................................................................... 37
INTERIOR FITTINGS ........................................................... 39
SUNROOF.............................................................................. 41
DOORS .................................................................................. 43
POWER WINDOWS...........................................................44
BOOT ......................................................................................45
BONNET................................................................................. 48
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 50
HEADLIGHTS........................................................................ 50
ABS SYSTEM .........................................................................51
ESP SYSTEM ...........................................................................53
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 55
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 56
PARKING SENSORS ............................................................ 57
SOUND SYSTEM .................................................................. 60
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER.......... 61
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 62
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT............................. 62
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YOUR CAR
Selecting an option of the main menu without
submenu:
– press briefly button MENU
ESCto se-
lect the main menu option to set;
– press buttons
+or –(by single press-
es) to select the new setting;
– press briefly button MENU
ESCto
store the new setting and go back to the
main menu option previously selected.Selecting an option of the main menu with
submenu:
– briefly press button MENU
ESCto dis-
play the first submenu option;
– press buttons
+or –(by single press-
es) to scroll all the submenu options;
– press briefly button MENU
ESCto se-
lect the displayed submenu option and to
open the relevant setup menu;
– press buttons
+or –(by single press-
es) to select the new setting for this sub-
menu option;
– briefly press button MENU
ESCto
store the new setting and to go back to
the previously selected submenu option.
MENU FUNCTIONS
Lighting
(Car interior lighting adjustment)
This function is available with the dipped
headlamps on and at night to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel, but-
tons, radio display and automatic climate
control display.
With the multifunction display, in the day-
time and with the dipped headlamps on,
the instrument panel, radio display and au-
tomatic climate control display are on at
the maximum brightness setting.
With the reconfigurable multifunction dis-
play, in the daytime and with the dipped
headlamps on, the car interior lighting is
off. If the car goes into shade, for exam-
ple, driving through a tunnel, the instru-
ment panel, the buttons and the radio and
automatic climate control displays light up
at the second brightness setting.
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YOUR CAR
INTERIOR FITTINGS
CIGAR LIGHTER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
SUN VISORS fig. 35
These are arranged at the sides of the in-
ternal rearview mirror.
They may be oriented frontally and to the
side.
At the back of the passenger side sun vi-
sor there is a vanity mirror, lit up by a spe-
cial courtesy light (for versions/markets,
where provided) that can be activated by
pressing button B. The sun visor on the
driver’s side and passenger side have doc-
ument holder pockets.
The cigar lighter becomes
very hot. Handle with care.
The device must not be used by chil-
dren: risk of fire or burns. Always check
that the cigar lighter has turned off.
WARNING
fig. 35
A
F0S035Abfig. 36F0S036Ab
GLOVE BOX ON PASSENGER
SIDE DASHBOARD fig. 36
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To open the glove box, operate opening
device A.
Do not travel with the odd-
ment compartments open:
they could hurt the passenger in case
of crash.
WARNING
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SAFETY
DEVICES
Do not rest the head, the
arms or the elbows on the
door, on the windows and on the win-
dow bag area to avoid injuries dur-
ing inflation.
Never lean head, arms and elbows
out of window.
WARNINGWINDOW BAGS fig. 16
They consist of two “curtain” cushions
housed behind the side upholstery of the
roof and covered by specific finishing to
protect the head of the front passengers
in the event of side crash, thanks to their
wide surface.IMPORTANT The best protection in the
event of side crash is achieved maintaining
a correct position on the seat. This allows
the correct deployment of the window
bag.
IMPORTANT The front air bags and/or
side bags may be deployed also if the car
is subject to heavy knocks or accidents in-
volving the underbody area, such as vio-
lent shocks against steps, kerbs or low ob-
stacles, falling of the car in big holes or sags
in the road.
IMPORTANT A small amount of dust will
be released when the airbags are de-
ployed. The dust is not harmful and does
not indicate the beginning of a fire. Fur-
thermore, the surface of the deployed bag
and the interior of the car may be covered
in a dusty residue: this dust may irritate
the skin and the eyes. Wash with mild
soap and water in the event of exposure.
The expiration date of the explosive
charge and the clock wire are shown on a
specific label on the door edge. Refer to
the Abarth Dealership when it’s time to
replace them.
fig. 16F0S075Ab
fig. 15F0S074Ab
IMPORTANT If any safety device has ac-
tivated due to an accident, refer to the
Abarth Dealership to replace them and
check system integrity.
Every control, repair and replacement op-
erations concerning the air bags must on-
ly be carried out c/o Abarth Dealership. If
you are having the car scrapped, have the
air bag system deactivated at a Abarth
Dealership first. If the car changes own-
ership, the new owner must be informed
of the method of use of air bags and the
above warnings and also be given this
“Owner Handbook”.
IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front airbags
and side bags are deployed according to
different logics on the basis of the type of
collision. Non deployment of one of the
devices does not therefore indicate a sys-
tem fault.
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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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IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT
BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see
“When needing to change a bulb”.
INSIDE CEILING LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒using the screwdriver provided, extract
the ceiling light A-fig. 32working in the
point indicated by the arrow;
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS fig. 31
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒work in the point shown by the arrow
and remove lens A;
❒change the bulb releasing it from the
side contacts and making sure the new
bulb is correctly fastened between the
contacts;
❒reinstall the lens. THIRD BRAKE LIGHT fig. 29-30
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❒remove the two guard caps and un-
screw the two fastening screws A;
❒withdraw the assembly;
❒disconnect the electric connector B;
❒press the retaining device Cand open
the bulb holder;
❒remove the snap-fitted bulb to be re-
placed and replace it;
❒close back the cap locking it properly.
❒screw in the two fastening screws and
reinstall the guard caps;
fig. 30F0S103Abfig. 29F0S102Ab
fig. 31F0S104Ab
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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................ 124
SERVICE SCHEDULE........................................................... 125
REGULAR INSPECTIONS ................................................. 127
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR ................................... 127
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS................................................ 128
AIR CLEANER ...................................................................... 132
POLLEN FILTER ................................................................... 132
BATTERY................................................................................ 132
WHEELS AND TYRES......................................................... 134
RUBBER HOSES.................................................................... 135
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS ................... 136
BODYWORK........................................................................ 137
INTERIORS ............................................................................ 139
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MAINTENANCE
INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped
under the mats (due to water dripping off
shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which could cause
oxidisation of the sheet metal.
Replace the worn carpet mats, if present,
with genuine products or however that
remain securely fastented to the passen-
ger compartment carpet. It is not advis-
able to use non genuine mats that could
move whilst driving. Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketenes (e.g.: ace-
tone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens. Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the rear win-
dow should be wiped gently with a cloth
in the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of each winter, thoroughly
wash the engine compartment, taking care
to avoid directly hitting with the water jet
the electronic control units and the re-
lay/fuse control unit on the left side of the
engine compartment (running direction).
Have this operation performed at a spe-
cialised workshop.
IMPORTANT Perform this operation on
a cold engine and with the key at STOP.
After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been removed
or damaged.
Never use flammable prod-
ucts, such as petrol ether or
rectified petrol to clean inside the car.
The electrostatic charges which are
generated by rubbing during the
cleaning operation may cause a fire.
WARNING
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