2015 Abarth 500 warning

FOLDING THE MIRRORS
When required (for example when the
mirror causes difficulty in narrow
spaces) it is possible to fold the mirror
by moving it from position 1 (open),
to position 2 (closed) fig. 22.
10) 11)
WARNING
10) When driving the mirrors must
always be in position 1.
11) As door mirrors are curved, they
may slightly alter the perception
of distance.
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EXTERNAL LIGHTS
IN BRIEF
The left-hand stalk operates most of
the external lights. The external
lights can only be switched on when
the ignition key is at MAR-ON.
The instrument panel and the
dashboard and central tunnel
controls will light up together with the
external lights.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key at MAR-ON and
ring nut A fig. 27 turned to
, the
daytime running lights switch on. The
other lights and interior lighting stay off.
The automatic operation of the daytime
running lights can be activated/
deactivated via the Setup menu (see
"Menu items" paragraph in this
chapter).
If the daytime running lights are
deactivated, no light comes on when
the ring nut is turned toO.
12) 13)
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS/
SIDE LIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to
MAR-ON, turn the ring nut to
fig.
27. If dipped headlights are activated,
the daytime running lights switch off
and the side lights and dipped
headlights switch on.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
When the ignition key is turned to
STOP or removed and the ring nut is
turned fromOto
, all the side lights
and the number plate lights come on.
The
warning light will come on
in the instrument panel.MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with the ring nut at
, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel beyond the
end of travel position.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end
of travel position, the main beam
headlights deactivate, the dipped
headlights reactivate and the
warning light switches off.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position)
fig. 27, regardless of the position of the
ring nut.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
❒up (position 1) fig. 28: activates
the right direction indicator;
❒down (position 2): activates the left
direction indicator.
Warning light
orwill blink on the
instrument panel. The direction
indicators switch off automatically when
the steering wheel is straightened.
"Lane Change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the selected
side flashes three times and then
switches off automatically."FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car
to be lit for a set time.
Activation:with the ignition key on
STOP or removed, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel within 2
minutes from turning the engine off.
At each single movement of the stalk,
the lights will remain on for an extra
30 seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds: then the lights are switched
off automatically.
Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light on the instrument
panel turns on and the display shows
how long the function remains active.
The warning light switches on when the
stalk is pulled for the first time and
stays lit until the function switches off
automatically. Each time the stalk is
activated it increases the time that the
lights remain on.
Deactivation:keep the stalk pulled
towards the steering wheel for more
than two seconds.
WARNING
12) The daytime running lights are
an alternative to the dipped
headlights for driving in countries
where it is compulsory to have
lights on during the day; where it
is not compulsory, the use of
daytime running lights is
permitted.
13) Daytime running lights cannot
replace dipped headlights when
driving at night or through
tunnels. The use of daytime
running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in
which you are driving. Comply
with legal requirements.
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IMPORTANT When the SPORT button
is pressed, the function is activated
about 5 seconds later.
IMPORTANT During acceleration using
the SPORT function the steering may
shudder which is typical of a sports
setting.
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
They are turned on by pressing the
button B fig. 31, regardless of the
position of the ignition key.
With the device on, warning lights
andlight up in the instrument
panel.
Press button B again to switch the
lights off.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning
lights is governed by the highway
code of the country you are driving in:
comply with legal requirements.Emergency braking
In the event of an emergency braking,
the hazard warning light switch on
automatically together with warning
lights
andon the instrument
panel.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
FRONT FOG
LIGHTS/REAR FOG
LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The fog lights can be activated only
when the dipped headlamps are on.
To turn on the front/rear fog lights, use
the button C fig. 31 as follows:
❒First pressing: front fog lights on;
❒second pressing: rear fog lamps
on;
❒third pressing: front/rear fog lights
off.
With front fog lights on, the
warning
light on the instrument panel will come
on at the same time.
With rear fog lights on, the
warning
light on the instrument panel will come
on at the same time.REAR FOG LIGHTS
When the dipped beam headlights are
on, these can be activated by pressing
button
fig. 32.
With lights on, the warning light
on
the instrument panel will come on at the
same time.
Press the button again to switch the
lights off.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
❒the fuel supply cut-off with the engine
consequently switching off
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors
❒turning on the lights inside the
vehicle.
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The intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the
display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for
fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the
tank area.
14)
After a collision, turn the ignition key to
STOP position to prevent the battery
from running down.
To restore the correct operation of the
car, proceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position
❒activate the right direction indicator
❒deactivate the right direction indicator
❒activate the left direction indicator
❒deactivate the left direction indicator
❒activate the right direction indicator
❒deactivate the right direction indicator
❒activate the left direction indicator
❒deactivate the left direction indicator
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP
position
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position.
WARNING
14) If, after an impact, you smell fuel
or notice leaks from the fuel
system, do not reactivate the
system to avoid the risk of fire.
INTERIOR FITTINGS
CIGAR LIGHTER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located on the central tunnel
fig. 33,near the handbrake lever. To
activate the cigar lighter, press button
A.
After a few seconds the button goes
back to its initial position and the cigar
lighter is ready for use.
15)
IMPORTANT Always check that the
cigar lighter is switched off.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices
with power higher than 180 W to the
socket. Do not damage the socket by
using unsuitable plugs.
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PREPARATION TO
INSTALL A PORTABLE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Install the portable navigation system
in the housing on the dashboard fig. 39.
WARNING
15) The cigar lighter reaches high
temperatures. Handle it with
caution and do not allow it to be
used by children to avoid the
risk of fire or burns.
16) On both sides of the passenger
side sun visor there is a label
advising that it is compulsory to
deactivate the airbag if a rear
facing child restraint system is
fitted. Always comply with the
instructions on the label (see the
"Airbags" paragraph in chapter
"Safety").
17) Never travel with the glove
compartment open: it could injure
the passenger in the event of a
crash.
IMPORTANT
6) Accessories with a maximum
power of 180 W (maximum
electrical input 15 A) can be
connected to the socket.
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IMPORTANT
7) Do not open the sun roof if there
is snow or ice on it: you may
damage it.
8) Use the sun roof only at "spoiler"
position if a transverse roof rack is
fitted.
WARNING
18) When leaving the car, always
remove the key from the ignition
to avoid the risk of injury due
to accidental operation of the sun
roof. Improper use of the roof
can be dangerous. Before and
during operation, always check
that nobody is at risk of being
injured by the moving sun roof or
by objects getting caught or hit by
it.
DOORS
19)
DOOR CENTRAL
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Unlocking doors from
the outside
Press the
button on the key or turn
the metal insert (located inside the key)
to position 1 fig. 44 in the driver side
door lock.
When the key is turned the doors and
the tailgate are simultaneously
unlocked.Locking doors from the
outside
With the doors closed, press the
button on the key or fit and then turn
the metal insert (located inside the
key) to position 2 fig. 44 in the driver
side door lock.
IMPORTANT If one of the doors is not
completely closed or if there is a fault in
the system, the central locking will not
be activated. If the operation is
repeated 10/11 times in quick
succession, the device is excluded for
approximately 30 seconds.
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Door locking/unlocking
from the inside
To unlock from inside(door and
tailgate locks) pull handle A fig. 45.To lock from inside(door and tailgate
locks) push handle A towards door
panel.
Operating the handle on driver or
passenger side locks both doors and
tailgate.
The correct lever position with locked
doors is shown by the red symbol B
fig. 46 visible on the handles.
WARNING
19) Before opening a door, ensure
that you can do it in conditions
of safety. Open the doors only
when the car is stationary.
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