2014 Abarth 500 headlights

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YOUR CARDASHBOARD ...................................................................... 3
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 4
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 4
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 5
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD
INSTRUMENTS..................................................................... 8
MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY AND
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY 11
MENU FUNCTIONS............................................................ 13
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 20
SEATS ...................................................................................... 22
HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................................. 24
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 25
REARVIEW MIRRORS......................................................... 26
CLIMATE COMFORT.......................................................... 27
HEATING AND VENTILATION ......................................28
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 29
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM............. 31
EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 34WINDOW WASHING ....................................................... 35
CEILING LIGHTS .................................................................36
CONTROLS........................................................................... 37
INTERIOR FITTINGS ........................................................... 39
SUNROOF.............................................................................. 41
DOORS .................................................................................. 43
POWER WINDOWS...........................................................44
BOOT ......................................................................................45
BONNET................................................................................. 48
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 50
HEADLIGHTS........................................................................ 50
ABS SYSTEM .........................................................................51
ESP SYSTEM ...........................................................................53
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 55
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 56
PARKING SENSORS ............................................................ 57
SOUND SYSTEM .................................................................. 60
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER.......... 61
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 62
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT............................. 62
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HEADLIGHTS
BEAM DIRECTION
The correct orientation of the headlights
is important for drivers comfort and safe-
ty. Besides, it is a specific rule of the high-
way code.
The headlights must be correctly directed
to ensure the best visibility conditions for
all drivers.
Contact Abarth Dealership to have the
headlights properly adjusted.
Check beam aiming every time the load or
its distribution changes.
IMPORTANT When turning on (Xenon)
gas discharge headlight lamps (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided), it is nor-
mal that there should be a vertical move-
ment of reflectors, and consequently the
same will also happen to the light beam,
for the time required to achieve the cor-
rect headlight trim stabilisation, equal to
approx. 2 seconds.
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
FASTENERS
The fasteners are located in the area in-
dicated in fig. 55.
To use the front fasteners, remove the cap
A, accessible with the door open. To lo-
cate rear fasteners B, refer to fig. 56.
Lineaccessori provides a specific rack/ski
rack on tailgate.
IMPORTANT Follow the instructions
contained in the assembly kit to the letter.
Assembly must be performed by qualified
personnel.
fig. 55F0S055Ab
After travelling for a few
kilometres, check again that
fastening screws are properly tight-
ened.
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum
allowed load (see “Technical
Specifications”).
Evenly distribute the load and
take into account, when dri-
ving, the increased respon-
siveness of the car to side
wind.
Comply with applicable laws
concerning maximum over-
all dimensions.
WARNING
fig. 56
30 mm
130 mm

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BEAM ADJUSTMENT fig. 57
The car is provided with electric adjust-
ment of the beams, operating with ignition
key on MARand low beams on.
The car will slant backwards when it is
loaded, raising the light beam.
In that case, it is necessary to perform
beams adjustment with buttons +and –.
The display provides a visual indication of
the positions during adjustment.
Gas discharge headlights (Xenon head-
lights) are automatically adjusted. The
headlight position is electronic and there-
fore cannot be manually adjusted using the
+and –buttons.
fig. 57
M E N UE S C
F0S057Ab
Correct positions depending
on load
Position 0- one or two passengers on
front seats.
Position 1- 4 passengers.
Position 2- 4 passengers + load in the
boot.
Position 3- driver + maximum admitted
load in the boot.
AIMING THE FRONT
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact Abarth Dealership to have the
headlights properly adjusted.
BEAMS ADJUSTMENT ABROAD
Low beams factory adjustment depends
on the country where the car is pur-
chased. When you travel in countries with
different driving direction, to avoid blind-
ing the drivers who travel in the opposite
direction, it is necessary to cover the ar-
eas of the beam according to the provi-
sions of the Highway Code of the country
where you travel.ABS SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car is fitted with an ABS braking sys-
tem, which prevents the wheels from lock-
ing when braking, makes the most of road
grip and gives the best control when emer-
gency braking under difficulty road condi-
tions.
The system is completed by EBD (Elec-
tronic Braking Force Distribution), which
distributes the braking action between
front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To achieve maximum effi-
ciency of the braking system, a settlement
period of about 500 km is required: dur-
ing this time, avoid sudden, repeated and
prolonged braking.
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Accessories fitted on
longitudinal bars
If not used, remove from the roof acces-
sories such as: longitudinal bars, ski rack,
luggage rack, etc. These accessories de-
crease aerodynamic penetration of the car
and have a negative effect on consumption.
It is better to use a trailer to transport
particularly bulky objects.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).Climate control
The climate control system leads to higher
fuel consumption (up to +20% on avera-
ge): use air vents only when the external
temperature allows to.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine up with the car
standing: the engine warms up very slowly
in these conditions, increasing consump-
tion and emissions. It is advisable to start
off immediately and slowly keeping the en-
gine speed down: the engine will warm up
much faster this way.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when starting at traffic
lights or before stopping the engine. The
latter action, like doubling the clutch, is un-
necessary and causes increase of con-
sumption and pollution.
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and
road conditions allow. Using a low gear
for faster acceleration will increase con-
sumption.
In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions an
engine wear.
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GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 88
LOW BRAKE FLUID............................................................ 88
HANDBRAKE ON................................................................ 88
AIR BAG FAILURE ................................................................88
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED ........... 89
HOT ENGINE COOLANT................................................ 89
LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................................................. 90
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE......................................................... 90
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................90
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.......................................... 90
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE ............................................................ 91
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING .................................... 91
ENGINE EOBD / INJECTION
CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 91
FUEL RESERVE ....................................................................... 92
FIAT CODE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE..................................................................92
REAR FOG LIGHTS.............................................................. 92
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ................................. 93
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE .................. 93
FUEL CUT-OFF INERTIAL SWITCH
INTERVENTION ...................................................................93
EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE .......................................... 93ESP SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 93
HILL HOLDER FAILURE .................................................... 93
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS..................................... 93
FOLLOW ME HOME ........................................................... 93
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ........................................................ 94
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ........................ 94
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR.................... 94
SPORT FUNCTION ACTIVATION.................................94
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 94
POSSIBLE ICE ON THE ROAD.........................................94
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................................................. 94
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 94
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................ 94
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......................................... 94
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If possible, we recommend
that you let Abarth Dealer-
ship replace the lamps. Prop-
er operation and orientation
of the external lights are essential for
the safety of the running vehicle, and
to avoid incurring legal sanctions.IMPORTANT A slight misting may appear
on the internal surface of the headlight:
this does not indicate a fault and is caused
by low temperature and the degree of hu-
midity in the air. Misting will rapidly dis-
appear when the headlights are switched
on. The presence of drops inside the head-
lights indicates infiltration of water. Go to
a Abarth Dealership.
Halogen bulbs contain gas
under pressure, if they break
glass fragments may be thrown
around.
WARNING
When handling halogen bulbs
just touch the metal part.
Touching the transparent
part of the bulb with your fin-
gers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even compromise du-
ration of the lamp. In the case of ac-
cidental contact, rub the lamp with a
cloth and spirit and leave to dry.
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H7
DIS
W21/5W
WY21W
PY24W
W5W
PY21W
R10W
P21W
P21W
P21W
C5W
W5W
C5W
H1
W5W55W
55W
35W
5/21W
21
24W
5
21
10
21
21
21
5
5
5
55
5D
D
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A
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
B
C
A
C
E
A
Bulb Type Power Ref. figure
Main beam headlight
Dipped beam headlight
Xenon Gas-discharge dipped beam headlights
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Front sidelight/daylight
Front direction indicators
Front direction indicators (gas-discharge lamps Xenon)
Side direction indicators
Rear direction indicators
Rear sidelight
Stop
Reverse gear
Rear fog lights
Ceiling light
Boot light
Number plate lights
Fog lights
Supplementary stop light (3rd stop)
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the protecting rubber cap men-
tioned above;
❒turn the bulb holder clockwise A-fig.
22and withdraw it;
❒remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace
it;
❒refit the bulb holder Aby turning it
clockwise and locking it properly;
❒reinstall the rubber cap;
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT
BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see
“When needing to change a bulb”.
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters contain sidelights,
dipped beam, main beam and direction in-
dicator bulbs.
Operating from the engine compartment
remove the rubber cap A-fig. 20to ac-
cess the direction indicators; remove the
rubber cap B-fig. 20 to access the bulbs
of the dipped beam headlights.
To access the bulbs of the side-
lights/daylights and of the main beams, af-
ter fully steering the wheels open the
guard door C-fig. 21on the wheelhouse
at the level of the lights, then remove the
rubber cap D-fig. 21.
fig. 20F0S093Ab
fig. 21F0S094Ab
fig. 22F0S095Ab
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