2013 FIAT 500 ABARTH open hood

▫EZ Entry Feature......................106
▫Memory Feature......................107
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............107
▫Head Restraints.......................108
!TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD.........109
!LIGHTS.............................112
▫Multifunction Lever....................112
▫Headlights..........................112
▫High Beams.........................113
▫Flash-To-Pass........................113
▫Parking Lights.......................113
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....113
▫Turn Signals.........................113
▫Lane Change Assist....................114
▫Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay.........114
▫Interior Lights.......................115
▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped...........116
!WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......117
▫Front Windshield Wiper Operation.........117
▫Rear Windshield Wiper.................119
!TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . . .120
!ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL...........121
▫To Activate..........................122
▫To Set A Desired Speed.................122
▫To Deactivate........................123
▫To Resume Speed.....................123
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Rear Head Restraints
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push
button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push
downward on the head restraint. Refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for information on tether routing.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the bottom of the RED hood release lever, located
on the left kick panel, rearward.
Push Button
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109

2. Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of the
hood, near the center, and raise the hood.
Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left side
when standing in front of the hood) of the engine
compartment. Place the hood prop rod in the hole of
hood hinge to secure the hood in the open position.
Hood Release LeverHood Safety Latch Location
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In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the prop
rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open 8 in (20 cm)
approximately and then drop it. This should secure
both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
Hood Prop Rod
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark,
the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When
safe, pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at
idle. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until the
pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than a
minute, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
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WARNING!(Continued)
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED
Small punctures up to¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be
sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or
nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can
be used in outside temperatures down to approximately
-4°F (-20°C). This kit will provide a temporary tire seal,
allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160
km) with a maximum speed of 55 mph (88 km/hr).
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 283

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
•Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the transmission into gear
and turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive
(+) battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking
tab and pull upward on the cover.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 301

To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan,
disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327

Changing.............................293
General Information.....................256
High Speed...........................258
Inflation Pressures.......................257
Jacking...............................293
Life of Tires...........................262
Load Capacity.........................252
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............266
Pressure Warning Light...................149
Quality Grading........................367
Radial...............................259
Replacement...........................263
Rotation..............................265
Safety...............................245
Sizes................................247
Snow Tires............................260
Spinning.............................261
Tread Wear Indicators....................261
Tire Safety Information.....................245
To Open Hood...........................109
Towing................................278
Disabled Vehicle........................305
Recreational...........................279
Traction................................229
Traction Control..........................240
Trailer Towing...........................278
Transaxle
Automatic.............................11
Transmission............................336
Manual..............................227
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .18
Transporting Pets..........................77
Tread Wear Indicators......................261
Trip Odometer...........................156
Turn Signals.............................113
UCI Connector...........................202
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................367
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