2013 FIAT 500 ABARTH warning light

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM FIAT............. 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT................ 4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER............ 6
GETTING STARTEDKEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8THEFT ALARM.................. 9POWER DOOR LOCKS. . . . . . . . . . . . 10SEAT BELT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) -AIR BAGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11CHILD RESTRAINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12FRONT SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14REAR SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15TILT STEERING COLUMN. . . . . . . . . . 16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS. . 17TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAMLEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18WIPER/WASHER LEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . 20SPEED CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21POWER WINDOWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS. . . . . . . 23AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURECONTROLS (ATC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24SPORT MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25MANUAL TRANSMISSION. . . . . . . . . . 25POWER SUNROOF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP. . . . . . . . . 27WIND BUFFETING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. . . . . . . . . . . 29
ELECTRONICSYOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM. . . . 30AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER ANDSiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO. . . . . . . . . . 32STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 34BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREECOMMUNICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL. . . . . . . . . 39ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES. . . . . . . . 40TRIP BUTTON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41POWER OUTLET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43RECREATIONAL TOWING(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.). . . . . . . 43
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. . . . 44INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS. . . . . . . 48TIREFIT KIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE. . . . . . . 55TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE. . . . . . . 57ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSESYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE. . . . . . . . . 59EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR). . . . . . . 60
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 61ENGINE COMPARTMENT. . . . . . . . . . 62FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES. . . . . . . . . . 63MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. . . . . . . . . 64FUSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68TIRE PRESSURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES. . . . . . 71WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE. . . . . . 71EXTERIOR BULBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER. . . . . . . . . . 73ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73PUBLICATIONS ORDERING. . . . . . . . . 73REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BYMOPAR®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. . . . . 76
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
- Air Bag Warning Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
- Power Steering System Warning Light
- Generic Warning Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
(See page 44 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) -
AIR BAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front pas-
senger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air
Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supple-
menting the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors,
including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not ex-
pected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to
protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to pro-
vide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag to provide
enhanced protection and work together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag
during a frontal impact.
• If the Air Bag Warning Lightis not on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized studio immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS).
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some colli-
sions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced
Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air
bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to
reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or
window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be se-
verely injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved
in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized studio imme-
diately.
GETTING STARTED
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24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
• If your Abarth requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service,
lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited War-
ranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342. See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of ar-
rival. If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your
consent, we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Generic Warning Light
• The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur:
Oil Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, After Run Cooling
Pump, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not Available,
Parking Sensor Failure.
- Power Steering System Warning
• If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message and icon are dis-
played in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) display, it indicates that
extreme steering maneuvers have occurred, which caused an over temperature
condition in the power steering system. You will lose power steering assistance
momentarily until the over temperature condition no longer exists. Once driving
conditions are safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle. After approximately five min-
utes, the system will cool and return to normal operation.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop
the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to nor-
mal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized studio for service
if your vehicle overheats.
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NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air tem-
perature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage,
especially in the winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the out-
side temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be in-
creased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this
outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermar-
ket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or bal-
ance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors
may result.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or
the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied,
it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake sys-
tem may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a colli-
sion. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc.,
may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the
light stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle
will drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that
could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage.
We recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
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- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging sys-
tem light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the
charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when
this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recom-
mend you drive to the nearest authorized studio immediately and have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the
vehicle serviced by an authorized studio immediately.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by
taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not in-
crease engine idle speed.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down an overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the en-
gine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to
floor and the Fan control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supple-
ment to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immedi-
ately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 12
• How do I fold down my rear seat? pg. 15
ELECTRONICS
• What Sound System do I have? pg. 30
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 33
• How do I set the presets on my radio? pg. 33
• How do I connect my portable media player/iPod/MP3? pg. 39
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free
Communication System? pg. 36
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 46
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 55
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my underhood fuse block located? pg. 69
• Where is my interior fuse block located? pg. 68
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 63
• How often should I change my engines oil? pg. 64
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 70
FAQ (How To?)
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Alarm (Security Alarm). . . . . . . . . . .9
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . .9
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .24
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Belts, Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free
Communication. . . . . . . . . . . .34
Brake Fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Child Restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Child Restraint Tether Anchors. . . . . .12Clock Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Cooling SystemCoolant Capacity. . . . . . . . . . .63Cruise Control (Speed Control). . . . . .21Cruise Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Customer Assistance. . . . . . . . . . .73
Defects, Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . .74Disarming, Theft System. . . . . . . . . .9Driver Cockpit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ElectronicsYour Vehicle's Sound System. . . .30Electronic Speed Control(Cruise Control). . . . . . . . . . . . .21Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Emergency, In Case ofBrake Warning Light . .. . . . . . .47Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57EngineBreak-In Recommendations. . . . .17Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . .62Oil Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Enhanced Accident ResponseFeature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Event Data Recorder. . . . . . . . . . .60Exterior Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Flash-To-Pass .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Fluid Capacities . . . . . . .. . . . . . .63Fluids . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Folding Rear Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . .15Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . .. . . . . . .59FuelSpecifications. . . . . . . . . . . . .63Fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Hands-Free Communication —BLUE&ME™. . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Hood Release .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .6, 44Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2iPod®/USB/MP3 Control. . . . . . . . .39
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lane Change Assist. . . . . . . . . . . .18Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . .. . . . . . .10LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren) . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .12LightsTurn Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Warning (Instrument ClusterDescription) . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .6
Maintenance Record. . . . . . . . . . .67Maintenance Schedule . . .. . . . . . .64Malfunction Indicator Light(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Manual Transmission . . . .. . . . . . .25MOPAR® Accessories . .. . . . . . . .75
New Vehicle Break-In Period. . . . . . .17
Oil, EngineCapacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63OutletPower .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Overheating, Engine. . . . . . . . . . . .48
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .70PowerOutlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .42Programmable Electronic Features . . .40
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