2015 Abarth 500 tailgate

IMPORTANT
9) Take care not to knock objects on
the roof rack when opening the
tailgate.
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 54 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
❒move the lever B fig. 55 to the right
as shown in the figure;
❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time,
release the supporting rod C fig. 56
from its catch D, then insert the
end of the rod into housing E in the
bonnet (larger hole) and push to
safety position (smaller hole),
as shown in the figure.
25) 26) 27)
10)
54AB0A0051
55AB0A0052
56AB0A0053
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

ROOF RACK/SKI
RACK
FASTENERS
The fasteners are located in the area
indicated in fig. 57.
To use the front fasteners, remove the
cap A fig. 57, accessible with the door
open.
The rear fixing areas B can be found
according to measurements shown in
fig. 58.
29) 30)
Lineaccessori Abarth provides a
specific roof rack/ski rack for the
tailgate.IMPORTANT Follow the instructions
contained in the assembly kit carefully.
Assembly must be performed by
qualified personnel.
WARNING
29) Strictly adhere to the laws in
force concerning maximum
clearance. Never exceed the
maximum permitted loads; see
chapter "Technical
specifications".
30) Evenly distribute the load and
take into account, when driving,
the increased responsiveness
of the car to side wind. Check that
the attachment fixing screws are
tight after a few kilometres.
57AB0A0054
130 mm30 mm
58AB0A0055
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
amberFUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
This symbol comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
The symbol switches on in the display when
about 5 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
The triangle on the right side of thesymbol
indicates the side of the car with the fuel filler.IMPORTANT If the symbol flashes or is constantly
on, depending on the version, there is a fault in
the system. If this is the case, go to an Abarth
Dealership to have the system checked.
amberFUEL CUT-OFF
The display will show the symbol and a dedicated
message if the fuel cut-off system intervenes.For the fuel cut-off system reactivation procedure,
refer to the "Fuel cut-off system" section of the
"Controls" paragraph, in the "Knowing your car"
chapter. If it is still not possible to restore the fuel
supply, contact an Abarth Dealership.
amberFUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE
The display will show the symbol and a dedicated
message if the fuel cut-off system is faulty.See the "Fuel cut-off system" paragraph, in the
"Knowing your car" chapter.
red
red
redINCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
The symbol on the display switches on, together
with a dedicated message, when one or more
doors, the tailgate or the bonnet (for versions/
markets where provided) are not properly closed.
An acoustic signal is activated with the doors
open and the car moving.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒unscrew the two fastening screws A
fig. 110 and extract the light cluster
axially without rotating it;
❒remove the bulb holder from its
housing releasing it from the locking
tabs B fig. 111;❒extract the bulbs by pushing them
slightly and turning them
anticlockwise.
The bulbs are arranged as follows
fig. 112:
C: direction indicators;
D: brake lights;
E: side lights;
F: reversing light (right light)/rear fog
light (left light).
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
❒remove the two guard caps and
unscrew the two fastening screws A
fig. 113;
❒remove the assembly;
❒disconnect the electrical connector B
fig. 114;❒press the retaining device C fig. 114
and open the bulb holder;
❒remove the press-fitted bulb to be
replaced and replace it;
❒close the bulb holder making sure the
retaining device is correctly locked;
❒screw in the two fastening screws
and reinstall the guard caps.
110AB0A0094
111AB0A0095
112AB0A0096
113AB0A0097
B
114AB0A0098
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AIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTER
For filter replacement, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
BATTERY
The car is fitted with a low-maintenance
battery: no electrolyte top-ups with
distilled water are needed in standard
conditions of use.
INSPECTING THE
CHARGE AND THE
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
The operations must be carried out as
described in this Owner Handbook only
by specialised personnel. Any top-up
operations must be carried out by
skilled personnel and by an Abarth
Dealership.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
136) 137) 138) 139)
33)
4)
If required, replace the battery with an
original spare part with the same
specifications.
If a battery with different specifications
is fitted, the service intervals given in
the "Scheduled Servicing Plan" will no
longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that
the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any lights
from remaining on inside the
passenger compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the car:
the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all interior
lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
❒before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect
the negative battery pole;
❒completely tighten the battery
terminals.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

IDENTIFICATION
DATA
The following identification codes are
printed and shown on the plates:
❒VIN plate.
❒Chassis marking.
❒Bodywork paint identification plate.
❒Engine marking.
VIN PLATE
It is located on the left side of the
luggage compartment floor and it bears
the following identification data
fig. 134:
BType-approval number.
CVehicle type identification code.
DChassis serial number.
EMaximum permitted weight of vehicle
fully laden.
FMaximum permitted weight of vehicle
fully laden plus trailer.
GMaximum permitted weight on first
axle (front).
HMaximum permitted weight on
second axle (rear).
IEngine type.
LBodywork version code.
MSpare part number.
CHASSIS MARKING
It is located on the right side of the
luggage compartment floor and bears
the following data fig. 135:
❒type of vehicle;
❒chassis serial number.BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The plate is applied on the external
tailgate post (left side) and it bears the
following data fig. 136:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CFiat colour code.
DRespray and touch up code.
ENGINE MARKING
It is stamped on the cylinder block and
includes the type and the engine serial
number.
134AB0A0116135AB0A0118
136AB0A0117
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS