2013 FIAT 500 ABARTH Owners Manual

CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat-
tery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently and with great caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED
WARNING!
When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot.
To avoid serious injury, handle the cigar lighter with
care. Always check that the cigar lighter has turned
off.
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CUPHOLDERS
For the driver and front passenger, cupholders are lo-
cated on the floor console between the front seats.
For rear passengers, there are cupholders located on the
floor between the front driver and passenger seats.
Front Cupholders
Rear Cupholders
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STORAGE
Glove Box Compartment
The glove box is located on the right side of the instru-
ment panel. Pull outward on the door latch to open the
glove box. Push the glove box door upward to close it.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow
increased cargo capacity.
Push down the release button, located at the outboard
top of the seatback and move the seatback to its folded-
down position to provide a flat load floor cargo area.
When returning the seatback to its upright position, push
rearward until the seatback is properly latched.
Glove Box Compartment
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Rear Seat Release ButtonsFolded Rear Seats
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located in the
center of the instrument panel, below the radio.
Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster.
An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear
window defroster is on. The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes.
To manually shut the defroster off, push the button a
second time.
NOTE:To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
!INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES..........143
!TURBO BOOST GAUGE..................144
!INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.................145
!INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS.....146
!ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)..............................158
▫EVIC Control Buttons..................158
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu.........................159
▫Change Engine Oil Indicator System........161
▫Trip Computer.......................161
▫Trip Button..........................162
▫Trip Functions........................163
▫Values Displayed......................163
▫Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)............................164
!SALES CODE (RAB) RADIO..............174
▫Introduction.........................174
▫Suggestions..........................175
▫Technical Specifications.................177
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▫Quick Guide.........................178
▫General Information....................181
▫Functions And Adjustments..............183
▫Radio..............................191
▫SiriusXM Satellite Radio — If Equipped......193
▫CD Player...........................196
▫CD MP3 Player.......................198
▫Troubleshooting.......................200
!iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED...........................202
!STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS......203
▫Radio Operation......................204
▫CD Player Operation...................204
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If
Equipped)...........................204
!CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE...........204
!RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .205
!CLIMATE CONTROLS...................205
▫Manual Heating And Air Conditioning......206
▫Operating Tips Chart...................209
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped...........................210
▫Operating Tips Chart...................217
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