2014 FIAT 500 ABARTH sport mode

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM FIAT............. 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT................ 4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER............ 6
GETTING STARTEDKEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8SECURITY ALARM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10POWER DOOR LOCKS. . . . . . . . . . . . 10SEAT BELT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM (SRS) - AIR BAGS. . . . . . . . . . 11CHILD RESTRAINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12FRONT SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16REAR SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18TILT STEERING COLUMN. . . . . . . . . . 18
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS. . 19TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAMLEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20WIPER/WASHER LEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . 22SPEED CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23POWER WINDOWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS. . . . . . . 26AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURECONTROLS (ATC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27SPORT MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28MANUAL TRANSMISSION. . . . . . . . . . 28POWER SUNROOF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP. . . . . . . . . 30WIND BUFFETING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. . . . . . . . . . . 33
ELECTRONICSYOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM. . . . 34AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER ANDSiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO. . . . . . . . . . 36STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 38BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREECOMMUNICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL. . . . . . . . . 43ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES. . . . . . . . 44TRIP BUTTON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45POWER OUTLET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47RECREATIONAL TOWING(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.). . . . . . . 47
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. . . . 48INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS. . . . . . . 53TIREFIT KIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE. . . . . . . 60TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE. . . . . . . 62ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSESYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE. . . . . . . . . 64EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR). . . . . . . 65
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66ENGINE COMPARTMENT. . . . . . . . . . 67FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES. . . . . . . . . . 68MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. . . . . . . . . 69FUSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73TIRE PRESSURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES. . . . . . 76WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE. . . . . . 76EXTERIOR BULBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER. . . . . . . . . . 78FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER. . . . 78ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78PUBLICATIONS ORDERING. . . . . . . . . 78REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BYMOPAR®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. . . . . 81
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 20
2. Boost Gauge/Shift Up Indicator
3. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
4. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 44
6. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 22
7. Sport Mode pg. 28
8. Audio System pg. 34
9. Switch Panel
• Heated Seat Switches
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 49
• Hazard Switch
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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SPORT MODE
• In Sport mode, the engine is more responsive to the accelerator pedal, and pro-
vides more power by increasing turbo boost.
• Steering feedback is also improved, and steering effort is slightly higher.
• Sport mode driving is useful while driving on winding roads where more steering
precision is desired.
To activate Sport Mode
1. Press the SPORT button, located
above the climate controls.
2. Momentarily release the accelerator
pedal.
3. Press the accelerator pedal again to
activate.
NOTE:
• Once SPORT mode is activated, a
“SPORT” message will be displayed in
the instrument cluster.
• For maximum aerodynamics and han-
dling, your vehicle has a lowered ride
height. Use caution when entering steep driveways and parking spaces to pre-
vent damage.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
• Be sure the transmission is in first gear, not third, when starting from a standing
position. Damage to the clutch can result from starting in third gear.
• Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, and never try to hold the
vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged. This will cause abnormal
wear on the clutch.
NOTE:
• Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
• During cold weather, until the transmission lubricant is warm, you may experience
slightly higher shift efforts. This is normal and not harmful to the transmission.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Using The Power Button
• Push and release the Power Button (4) once to turn On the TIREFIT kit. Push and
release the Power Button (4) again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit.
Using The Deflation Button
• Press the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes
over-inflated.
TIREFIT Usage Precautions
•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 system. 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 dealer.
• 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 de-
bris 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 Air Mode
when inflating such items to avoid injecting sealant into them. The TIREFIT Sealant is
only intended to seal punctures less than 1/4” (6 mm) diameter in the tread of your
vehicle.
• Do not lift or carry the TIREFIT kit by the hoses.
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT:
1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s Hazard Warning flashers.
2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that
is near to the ground. This will allow the TIREFIT Hoses (6) and (7) to reach the
valve stem and keep the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground. This will provide the best
positioning of the kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and running
the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to place the valve stem in this posi-
tion before proceeding.
3. Place the transmission in PARK (auto transmission) or in Gear (manual transmis-
sion) and cycle the ignition to the OFF position.
4. Set the parking brake.
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