2013 FIAT 500 ABARTH sport mode

▫Power Window Switches.................24
!LIFTGATE............................25
!OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS................26
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts....................29
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.....34
▫Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions......34
▫Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If
Equipped............................35
▫Energy Management Feature..............36
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners..................37
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert®)..........................37
▫Seat Belt Extender.....................38
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women...........39
▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air
Bags................................39
▫Advanced Front Air Bag Features...........41
▫Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls....45
▫Event Data Recorder (EDR)...............55
▫Child Restraints.......................56
▫Transporting Pets......................77
!ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS....78
!SAFETY TIPS..........................78
▫Transporting Passengers..................78
▫Exhaust Gas.........................79
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle.............................80
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle..........................83
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE:A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

!SPORT MODE.........................236
!BRAKE SYSTEM.......................237
▫Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .237
!ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .238
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............239
▫Brake Assist System (BAS)...............239
▫Traction Control System (TCS)............240
▫Hill Start Assist (HSA).................240
▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..........241
▫ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light................244
!TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION.............245
▫Tire Markings........................245
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)...........249
▫Tire Terminology And Definitions..........251
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........252
!TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION........256
▫Tire Pressure........................256
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................257
▫Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .258
▫Radial Ply Tires......................259
▫All Season Tires – If Equipped............260
▫Snow Tires..........................260
▫Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped. .260
▫Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel – If Equipped...................261
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SPORT MODE
In Sport mode, the engine is more responsive to the
throttle pedal, and provides more maximum torque by
increasing turbo boost pressure. Steering feedback is
improved, and steering effort is slightly higher. This
driving mode is useful for spirited driving.
1. To activate the Sport mode, press the SPORT button.
Once activated, a SPORT message will be displayed in
the instrument cluster.
2. Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
3. Press the accelerator pedal again to activate.
SPORT Button
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4. Power Button
5. Mode Select Knob
6. Sealant Hose (Clear)
7. Air Pump Hose (Black)
8. Power Plug
TIREFIT Usage Precautions
•Using the TIREFIT sealant may cause the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) to become inoperable. It is
recommended that you take your vehicle to your local
studio to have the sensor function checked.
•Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant
Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the
bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the sys-
tem. Refer to “Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT” section (F)
“Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement”.
•The Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) are a one
tire application use. After each use, always replace
these components immediately at an authorized stu-
dio.
•When the TIREFIT sealant is in a liquid form, clean
water, and a damp cloth will remove the material from
the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the
sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly
discarded.
•For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem
on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the
TIREFIT kit.
•You can use the TIREFIT air pump to inflate bicycle
tires. The kit also comes with two needles, located in
the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the bottom of
the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or similar
inflatable items. However, use only the Air Pump Hose
(7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the
6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 285

Shoulder Belts............................29
Side Airbag..............................48
Signals, Turn.............................83
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................265
Snow Tires..............................260
Specifications
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..315
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................121
Speedometer.............................157
Sport Mode.............................236
Starting................................224
Cold Weather..........................225
Engine Fails to Start.....................226
Steering
Power...............................232
Tilt Column...........................120
Wheel, Tilt............................120
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............203
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .203
Storage................................348
Storage, Vehicle...........................219
Storing Your Vehicle.......................348
Stuck, Freeing............................304
Studio Service............................312
Sun Roof...............................130
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........39
Tachometer..............................157
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........210
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............156
Tilt Steering Column.......................120
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........252
TIREFIT................................283
Tire Markings............................245
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3
Aging (Life of Tires).....................262
Air Pressure...........................256
Chains...............................265
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