CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mil-
dew on the top material:
• Avoid high-pressure car washes, as they can damage the top material. Also,
increased water pressure may force water past the weather strips.
• Remove any standing water from the top and dry the surface before opening
it. Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is
wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior.
• Use care when washing the vehicle, water pressure directed at the weather
strip seals may cause water to leak into the vehicle’s interior.
WARNING!
The convertible top does not provide the structural protection that a reinforced
metal roof does and the fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection
of the occupants in a collision. Therefore, it is important that all occupants wear
their seat belts at all times. Death or serious injuries could occur if you are
ejected from the vehicle during a collision.
Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure
If your power convertible top does not operate in the Auto Opening/Closing mode
(automatically opening/closing to the one-quarter open and three-quarter open
comfort stops), or if the remote keyless power top function is inoperable, or if the
trunk lid does not open - the following relearn procedure may be necessary.
1. Confirm that the door/trunk lid are closed.
2. Begin with the top in the fully closed position (using manual mode).
3. Hold the OPEN button to move the top to the fully open position.
4. CONTINUE to hold the OPEN button for an additional three seconds.
5. Release the OPEN button.
6. Hold the CLOSED button to move the top to the fully closed position.
7. CONTINUE to hold the CLOSED button until the top begins to cycle fully open,
then release the CLOSED button.
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At the end of step 7 the top will automatically cycle to the fully open position, and
then close to the 1/4 open position.
This will confirm that the relearn procedure was successful.
Auto Open/Close will now be functional. Trunk lid operation will be functional.
Remote Keyless Power Top Function will be functional.
NOTE:
DO NOT interrupt this activity.
If the power convertible top does not relearn repeat the procedure a second time.
Wind Stop
The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. The Wind Stop will not inter-
fere with power top operation. Therefore, it can remain installed when the top is up.
WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffet-
ing occurs with the windows down, adjust one or both windows up or down
slightly.
• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust
any window. This will minimize buffeting.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
• To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this ve-
hicle will inhibit engine cranking when the ambient temperature is less than
–22° F (–30° C) and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block
heater has not been used. An externally-powered electric engine block heater is
available as optional equipment or from your authorized studio.
• The message "plug in engine heater" will be displayed in the instrument cluster
when the ambient temperature is below 5° F (–15° C) at the time the engine is
shut off as a reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next cold start.
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Pair Your Mobile Phone
• Press the VR steering wheel button and say “Settings” then, at the end of the
BLUE&ME™ message say “Pairing”.
• The system will show the phone pairing PIN number on the EVIC display. For the
next two steps, consult your mobile phone owner’s manual about Bluetooth®
pairing procedures for your phone.
• On your mobile phone, search for devices equipped with Bluetooth® wireless
technology (the setting on your mobile phone might be called Discover or New
Device). In this list you will find BLUE&ME™ (name identifying the BLUE&ME™
system on your car): select it.
• When prompted by the mobile phone, enter the PIN number shown on the instru-
ment panel display using your mobile phone keypad. If pairing is successful, the
system will say “Connecting” and at the end the display will show as confirmation
message, the ID of the paired mobile phone.
• It is essential to wait until you see this confirmation message on the display.
Pressing the PHONE/MENU button on the steering wheel or the MUTE/ESC but-
ton before the message is displayed may cancel the pairing process. If the pairing
process fails, an error message will be displayed: in this event repeat the pairing
procedure.
• At first pairing, BLUE&ME™ will say “Welcome” immediately after connecting.
This message will no longer be heard when your phone automatically connects to
the BLUE&ME™ system on future ignition cycles.
• BLUE&ME™ will ask if you would like to copy your paired phone phonebook to
BLUE&ME™. It is recommended to copy it. To start copying the phonebook say
“Yes”, otherwise say “No”.
• For certain mobile phones the phonebook is not copied automatically, in this case
you must transfer the phonebook contacts using your mobile phone keypad.
If BLUE&ME™ asks you to do this, then perform this procedure following the in-
structions specific to your mobile phone and press the PHONE/MENU button on
the steering wheel when you have finished.
Making a Phone Call
• Assume that “John Smith” is one of the contacts stored in your phonebook.
• To call John Smith, proceed as follows:
•Press the steering wheel button PHONE/MENU and pronounce “Call John Smith”.
• If the name is recognized, the system will display the recognized contact’s infor-
mation on the display screen.
• If there is just one phone number for John Smith in your phonebook, the system
will ask if you would like to call John Smith. To start the call say “Yes”, otherwise
say “No”.
• If John Smith has several phone numbers, the system will ask which phone num-
ber you would like to call (e.g.: “Call John Smith (at) Work or (at) Home?”). An-
swer with the type of required phone number (e.g.: “(at) Home”).
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• If John Smith has several phone numbers but the “location” (i.e.: the type of
phone number like work, home, etc.) is missing, the system will display the se-
lected contact and a list of related phone numbers on the instrument cluster dis-
play. The hands-free phone system will ask if you would like to call the phone
number displayed. To respond with yes, say “Yes”, otherwise say “No”. If this is
the correct contact but the wrong number, say “Forward” or “Backward” to navi-
gate to the phone number you’d like to call. To call the displayed phone number,
pronounce “Call”. You can also scroll through the phone number list manually by
pressing the buttons on the back of the steering wheel until you find the required
number. Then, press the PRESET UP/OK button on the rear of the steering
wheel to start the call.
• To end the phone call, press the PHONE HANG UP button on the steering wheel.
Media Player
• With the BLUE&ME™ media player you can play, via the car sound system, the
digital audio files stored on a USB device by simply connecting it to the USB port
located in the glove box of the car.
• The MEDIA PLAYER menu enables the following:
– Display tracks stored on your USB stick/iPod®.
– Play audio files stored on your USB stick/iPod®.
How To Connect The USB Stick/iPod® To BLUE&ME™
• To connect your USB stick/iPod® to BLUE&ME™, proceed as follows:
• Copy tracks on your USB stick/iPod® (BLUE&ME™ recognizes .wma, .mp3 and
.wav, .aac formats for audio files and .wpl and .m3u for playlists).
• USB devices without USB wire: just connect the USB stick/iPod® (directly or by
an extension lead) to the USB port on the car.
• USB stick/iPod® with USB wire: use the wire to connect the USB stick/iPod® to
the USB port on the car.
• Turn the ignition key to ON. BLUE&ME™ will start automatically to play your digi-
tal tracks selecting them from the library built at the moment the USB stick/iPod®
is connected.
• If AUTOPLAY is set to “ON”, BLUE&ME™ will start playback automatically.
• Refer to the iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL section in this manual and the
BLUE&ME™ User's Manual on the DVD for more details.
WARNING!
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. It
is strongly recommended that you use extreme caution when using any device or
feature that may take your focus off the road or your hands off the steering wheel.
Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC)
• The EVIC features a driver interactive
display that is located in the instru-
ment cluster. Pressing the controls on
the right side of the Instrument Cluster
allows the driver to select vehicle in-
formation and Personal Settings. For
additional information, refer to Pro-
grammable Features in this guide.
• Press the SET button to enter the
menu mode.
• Press the plus or minus buttons to
scroll through the menu settings.
• Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the SET button to ac-
cess the setting and use the plus or minus buttons to change the current setting.
Press the SET button a second time to save the setting and return to menu
screen.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
• The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press and re-
lease the SET button until menu is displayed, then press the plus or minus but-
tons to scroll through the settings.
• Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the SET button to ac-
cess the setting and use the plus or minus buttons to change the current setting.
The menu includes the following functions:
• Dimmer • Language
• Speed Beep • Buzzer Volume
• Trip B Data • Button Volume
• Set Time • Belt Buzzer
• Set Date • Hill Start Assist
•See Radio (Repeat Audio Information)• GSI Shift
• Speed Display • Daytime Running Lamps
• Autoclose • Exit Menu
• Units • Tire Pressure
• Key
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TRIP BUTTON
• The Trip button is located on the end
of the wiper lever to the right of the
steering column. The trip button can
be used to display and reset the fol-
lowing functions:
• Range
• Distance Travelled
• Average Consumption
• Instant Consumption
• Average Speed
• Travel Time
• Short press (less than one second) to
display different functions.
• Long press (more than one second) to reset and start a new trip.
New Trip
• A new trip can be reset or restarted by:
• “Manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the Trip button;
• “Automatically” resetting, when the “Trip distance” reaches 9999.9 miles or
when the “Travel time” reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59 minutes);
• After disconnecting/reconnecting the battery.
Trip A
• Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last reset.
Trip B
• Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset.
Start Of Trip Procedure
• With the ignition key on, press and hold the TRIP button for over one second to
reset Trip A or Trip B.
Exit Trip
• The Trip function is over when all the values have been displayed or holding the
SET button for longer than one second.
• Briefly press the SET button to go back to the menu screen or press and hold the
SET (approximately one second) to go back to the main screen without storing
settings.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Manual Transmission
• Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in
NEUTRAL.
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground).
NOTE:If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the keymust be in the ON/RUN position. Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
• Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the
OFF/LOCK position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear
wheels are raised. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmission dam-
age. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the
ON/RUN position.
• Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing
the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension com-
ponents. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
• In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the communication net-
work remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of
the event the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) will determine whether to have
the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is
turned off.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition key is removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
• The following highlights just some of the many Authentic FIAT 500 Abarth Acces-
sories by Mopar® featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your FIAT
500 Abarth.
• In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, pre-
mium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your
vehicle with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved.
• For the full line of Authentic FIAT 500 Abarth Accessories by Mopar® , visit your
local FIAT Studio or online at mopar.com.
EXTERIOR:
• Chrome Hood Spear • Side Window AirDeflectors• Vehicle Cover
• Chrome Mirror Cover • Front End Cover • Locking Fuel Cap
• Chrome Fuel Door • Molded Splash Guards
INTERIOR:
• Door Sill Guards • Roadside Safety Kit • Slush Mats
• Chrome Shift Knob • Premium Carpet FloorMats• Cargo Organizer
• Key Covers
ELECTRONICS:
• GPS Tracking System(s) • Rear Park DistanceSensors• Sound SystemUpgrades
• Portable NavigationSystems• Wi-Fi • Interior/Ambient Lighting
CARRIERS:
• Roof Rack • Bike Carrier • Canoe Carrier
• Snowboard/Ski Carrier • Luggage Carrier • Hitch-mount BikeCarrier
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