2015 Abarth 500 airbag

IMPORTANT The front airbags and/or
side bags may be deployed if the car is
subject to heavy knocks or accidents
involving the underbody area, such
as for example violent shocks against
steps, pavements or low obstacles, the
car falling in big holes or dips in the
road.
IMPORTANT A small amount of dust
will be released when the airbags
are deployed. The dust is not harmful
and does not indicate the beginning of
a fire. Furthermore, the surface of the
deployed bag and the interior of the car
may be covered by a dusty residue:
this may irritate skin and eyes. Wash
with mild soap and water in the event of
exposure.IMPORTANT Should an accident occur
in which any of the safety devices are
activated, take the vehicle to an Abarth
Dealership to have the activated
devices replaced and to have the whole
system checked.
Every control, repair and replacement
operation concerning the airbags must
only be carried out at an Abarth
Dealership. If the car is scrapped, have
the system deactivated at an Abarth
Dealership.
IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front
airbags and side bags are deployed
according to different logics on the
basis of the type of collision. Failure to
deploy of one of the devices does
not necessarily indicate a system
malfunction.
84) 85) 86) 87) 88) 89) 90) 91) 92) 93) 94) 95)
WARNING
84) Do not rest your head, arms or
elbows on the door, windows or
in the window bag area to prevent
injury during deployment.
85) Never lean your head, arms and
elbows out of the window.
86) If, when turning the key to
MAR-ON, the
warning light
does not turn on or if it stays on
when travelling, there could be
a fault in the restraint systems; in
this event airbags or
pretensioners may not be
deployed in the event of impact
or, in a lower number of cases,
they may deploy accidentally.
Before driving off, contact
an Abarth Dealership to have the
system checked immediately.
87) Do not cover the front seat
backrests with extra covers if they
are equipped with side bags.
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88) Always drive keeping your hands
on the steering wheel rim so that
the airbag can inflate freely if
necessary. Do not drive with your
body bent forward. Keep your
back straight against the
backrest.
89) If the car has been subject to
theft, attempted theft, vandalism,
or flooding, have the airbag
system inspected at an Abarth
Dealership.90) Airbags may be deployed if
another vehicle crashes into the
car, if the key is inserted and
at MAR-ON even if the engine is
not running and the car is
stationary. Therefore, even if the
car is stationary, when an active
front passenger airbag is fitted,
DO NOT install rear facing child
restraint systems on the front
passenger seat. Deployment of
the airbag following an impact
could cause fatal injuries to the
child. Therefore, always
deactivate the passenger airbag
when a rear facing child restraint
system is installed on the front
passenger seat. The front
passenger seat must also be
positioned back as far as possible
in order to prevent the child
restraint system from coming into
contact with the dashboard.
Immediately reactivate the
passenger airbag as soon as the
child restraint system has been
removed. Also remember that,
if the key is turned to STOP, none
of the safety devices (airbags or
pretensioners) will be deployed in
the event of collision. Non-
deployment in such cases does
not indicate a system malfunction.91) When the ignition key is turned
to MAR-ON, the
warning light
turns on and flashes for a few
seconds to remind you that the
passenger's airbag will be
deployed in a crash, after which it
should switch off.
92) Do not wash the seats with
water or pressurised steam (wash
by hand or at automatic car seat
washing stations).
93) The front airbag deployment
threshold is higher than that of
the pretensioners. For collisions in
the range between the two
thresholds, it is normal for only
the pretensioners to be activated.
94) Do not affix rigid objects to the
coat hooks or support handles.
95) The airbag does not replace seat
belts but increases their
effectiveness. Furthermore, since
front airbags are not deployed
in low-speed frontal impacts, side
impacts, rear shunts or roll-overs,
the passengers are protected
only by the seat belts which must
therefore be fastened at all times.
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SAFETY

DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
fig. 123
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Right dipped headlight power supply F12 7,5
Left dipped headlight and headlight alignment control unit
power supplyF13 7,5
Engine compartment junction unit switch F31 5
Front, rear and luggage compartment roof lights F32 7,5
Diagnosis socket, radio, climate control, EOBD F36 10
Brake light switch, instrument panel node F37 5
Central door locking F38 15
Windscreen/rear window washer pump F43 15
Driver's side electric windows F47 20
Passenger side electric window F48 20
Parking sensor, control backlighting, electric mirrors F49 5
Airbag node F50 7,5
Radio switch,Blue&Me™, climate control system, brake
lights, clutchF51 7,5
Instrument panel node F53 5
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WARNING
117) If the fuse blows again, contact an Abarth Dealership.
118) Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or other material.
119) Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
120) If a general protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows, contact an Abarth Dealership.
121) Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition key has been removed and that all the other devices are
switched off and/or deactivated.
122) If a general protection fuse for the safety systems (airbag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine
system, gearbox system) or driving system blows, contact an Abarth Dealership.
IMPORTANT
27) If you need to wash the engine compartment, take care not to directly hit the engine compartment fuse box with the
water jet.
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INDEX
A
BS .............................................. 53
ABS (system) ................................. 53
Air cleaner ...................................... 162
Analogue pressure gauge............... 79
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 26
Battery .......................................... 162
– advice for extending lifetime ...... 162
– inspecting the charge ................ 162
– replacement .............................. 162
Battery (recharging) ........................ 149
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance) ............................... 167
Bodywork (warranty) ...................... 167
Bonnet ........................................... 48
Brake fluid ...................................... 160
Brakes ........................................... 177
Bulbs
– bulbs (replacement) ................... 135
– general instructions ................... 135
– types of bulbs ........................... 136
Car inactivity ................................. 128
Carrying children safely .................. 105
Checking levels .............................. 159
Cigar lighter.................................... 36
Cleaning and maintenance
– car interior ................................. 169
– leather parts .............................. 169– plastic parts .............................. 169
– seats ......................................... 169
Climate control
– Passenger compartment air
diffusers .................................... 21
Climatic comfort ............................. 21
Clutch ............................................ 176
CO2 emissions............................... 192
CODE Card .................................... 11
Control panel and on-board
instruments .................................. 78
Controls ......................................... 34
Correct reading of the rim .............. 181
Correct tyre reading ....................... 180
Cup/bottle holders ......................... 38
Daytime running lights (DRL) ......... 30
Digital engine coolant
temperature gauge....................... 79
Digital fuel level gauge .................... 79
Dimensions .................................... 184
Dipped headlights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 140
Dipped headlights/side lights ......... 30
Direction indicators (bulb
replacement) ................................ 139
Direction indicators ........................ 31
Display ........................................... 68
Doors ............................................. 42
– Door central
locking/unlocking ...................... 42
– door locking/unlocking .............. 42– opening/closing with the key ..... 42
Driver side knee bag ...................... 115
Driver's side front airbag ................ 114
Dualdrive electric power steering .... 59
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) .................................. 53
eco Index ....................................... 69
Electric windows ............................ 44
Engine codes - bodywork
versions ....................................... 173
Engine compartment (washing) ...... 168
Engine coolant ............................... 160
Engine............................................ 174
– marking ..................................... 172
Engine oil (consumption) ................ 160
Engine oil (level check) ................... 160
EOBD system ................................ 59
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ......................................... 52
External lights................................. 30
Fiat CODE system......................... 10
Fitting "Universal" child restraint
system ......................................... 107
Fixed glass roof .............................. 40
Fix&Go Automatic (kit) .................... 131
Flashing ......................................... 30
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 188
Fog lights (bulb replacement) ......... 140
Fog lights/rear fog light................... 35
Follow Me Home (device) ............... 31

Front airbags .................................. 114
Front light clusters (bulb
replacement) ................................ 139
Front roof light ................................ 33
Fuel consumption .......................... 191
Fuel cut-off system......................... 35
Fuel supply..................................... 175
Fuel tank plug ................................ 65
Fuse boxes (location) ..................... 144
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 144
Gear Shift Indicator (system) ......... 69
Glove compartment ....................... 37
Handbrake.................................... 123
Hazard warning lights..................... 35
HBA system ................................... 54
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 51
Headlights (adjusting headlights
abroad) ........................................ 52
Headlights...................................... 51
Headlights (washing) ...................... 168
Head restraints............................... 17
– Rear head restraints .................. 17
Heated rear window (activation) ..... 25
Heating and ventilation ................... 22
Hill Holder system .......................... 54
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ................. 172
– chassis marking ........................ 172
– engine marking.......................... 172– identification data plate.............. 172
Ignition switch ................................ 14
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 61
Interior fittings ................................ 36
Interior roof light (bulb
replacement) ................................ 142
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 169
Isofix child restraint system
setup ........................................... 110
iTPMS ............................................ 56
Lifting the car ................................ 149
Lubricants (specifications) .............. 188
Luggage compartment................... 45
– closing ...................................... 45
– extending the luggage
compartment ............................ 46
Luggage compartment light
(bulb replacement) ....................... 143
Luggage compartment light ........... 34
Main beam headlights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 140
Main beam headlights .................... 30
Maintenance and care.................... 154
– heavy-duty use of the car .......... 158
– periodic checks ......................... 158
– scheduled servicing ................... 154
– Scheduled Servicing Plan .......... 155
Manual climate control system ....... 24
– controls ..................................... 24
– maintenance ............................. 25Menu items .................................... 71
MSR system .................................. 54
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 142
Paintwork (maintenance) ............... 167
Parking .......................................... 123
Parking sensors ............................. 62
Passenger side front airbag ............ 115
Performance .................................. 185
Plugs (type) .................................... 174
Pollen filter ..................................... 162
Power socket ................................. 38
Preparation to install a portable
navigation system ........................ 39
Pretensioners ................................. 103
– Load limiters.............................. 103
Protecting the environment ............ 65
Radiofrequency remote control:
ministerial approvals..................... 194
Radio ............................................. 60
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones......................................... 61
Rear light clusters (bulb
replacement) ................................ 141
Rear seats (backrest release).......... 16
Rear view mirrors ........................... 19
Rear window washer (jets).............. 166
Rear window wiper/washer ............ 32
Reconfigurable multifunction
display ......................................... 68
INDEX

Refuelling the car ........................... 64
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 139
Replacing an interior bulb ............... 142
Rev counter ................................... 79
Rim Protector (tyres)....................... 181
Rims and tyres ............................... 180
Roof lights...................................... 33
Roof rack/ski rack .......................... 50
Rubber hoses ................................ 165
Safety ........................................... 102
– seat belts .................................. 102
Saving fuel ..................................... 125
SBR system ................................... 102
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 155
Seat belts
– using the seat belts ................... 102
Seat belts (maintenance) ................ 104
Seats ............................................. 15
– Front seats ................................ 15
Sensors
– parking ...................................... 62
Side airbags (Side bags -
Window bags) .............................. 118
Side bags (front side airbags) ......... 118
Side lights/daytime running lights
(bulb replacement) ....................... 140
Snow chains .................................. 127
Snow tyres ..................................... 127
Speedometer ................................. 79
Sport front seats ............................ 16SPORT .......................................... 34
Starting the engine ......................... 122
Starting the engine ......................... 130
Steering ......................................... 179
Steering wheel ............................... 18
Storage compartment .................... 37
Storage compartment under
passenger seat ............................ 38
Sun roof ......................................... 40
Sun visors ...................................... 37
Supplies ......................................... 187
Suspension .................................... 178
Symbols......................................... 10
Technical specifications ................ 172
The keys ........................................ 11
– CODE Card ............................... 11
– Key without remote control........ 11
– Key with remote control............. 12
Third brake lights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 141
Towing the car ............................... 150
Towing trailers ................................ 126
Transmission .................................. 176
TRIP button.................................... 81
Trip Computer ................................ 80
TTC system ................................... 55
Ty r e s
– inflation pressures ..................... 183
– snow tyres................................. 182
– tyres provided ........................... 182Tyres - maintenance ....................... 164
Using the gearbox ........................ 124
Warning lights and messages ....... 83
Weights.......................................... 186
Wheel rims
– dimensions................................ 182
– wheels and tyres ....................... 164
Wheels and tyres ........................... 164
– tyre inflation pressure................. 183
Window bags (side airbags for
head protection) ........................... 118
Window cleaning............................ 32
Windows (cleaning) ........................ 168
Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid .............................................. 160
Windscreen/rear window wiper
(blades) ........................................ 165
Windscreen washer (jets) ............... 166
Windscreen wiper/washer .............. 32