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NoteButtons+and–activate different
functions according to the following
situations:
❒within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up or down through the
options;
❒during setting operations, they
increase or decrease values.
NoteWhen one of the front doors is
opened, the display is activated
showing the time and mileage for a few
seconds.SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of
options which can be selected using
buttons+and–to access the different
selection and setting operations (Setup)
indicated below.
Some options have a submenu.
The menu can be activated by briefly
pressing the MENU button
. Single
presses on buttons+or–will scroll
through the setup menu options.
Operating modes are different
according to the characteristics of the
option selected.
The menu comprises the following
functions:
❒MENU
❒LIGHTING
❒SPEED WARNING
❒HEADLIGHT SENSOR
❒TRIP B ACTIVATION
❒SET TIME
❒SET DATE
❒SEE RADIO
❒AUTOCLOSE
❒UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
❒LANGUAGE
❒WARNINGS VOLUME❒BUTTON VOLUME
❒SEAT BELT BUZZER
❒SERVICE
❒PASSENGER AIRBAG
❒DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
❒TYRE RESET
❒EXIT MENU
Selecting an option from the main
menu without a submenu:
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
select the main menu option to be
set;
❒press buttons+or–(with single
presses) to select the new setting;
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
store the new setting and to go back
to the same main menu option
selected previously.
Selecting an option from the main
menu with a submenu:
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
display the first submenu option;
❒press buttons+or–(with single
presses) to scroll through all the
submenu options;
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
select the displayed submenu option
and to open the relevant setup menu;
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❒press buttons+or–(with single
presses) to select the new setting for
this submenu option;
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
store the new setting and to go back
to the same submenu option
selected previously.
MENU ITEMS
Menu
This option allows you to access the
Setup menu.
Press the+or–button to select the
various Menu items.
Hold down the MENU button
to
return to the standard screen.
Lighting (Car interior
lighting adjustment)
On some versions, the instrument panel
is provided with a light sensor capable
of detecting environmental light
conditions and adjusting the brightness
of the panel accordingly.
The brightness of the instrument panel
may therefore change while travelling
following an event causing a switch
from "day" to "night" conditions (or vice
versa) in the passenger compartment
(e.g. in a tunnel, on avenues in
shadows, under flyovers, etc.). The
lighting can be adjusted in night mode
only with dipped headlights on. If the
headlights are not on, it can be
adjusted in day mode.This function is available, with the
dipped headlights on and in night-time
conditions, to adjust the brightness
of the instrument panel, control
buttons, radio and automatic climate
control displays.
On some versions, during the daytime
and with dipped headlights on, the
instrument panel, control buttons, radio
and automatic climate control displays
are set to maximum brightness.
To adjust the brightness, proceed as
follows:
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
make the display flash the previously
stored level;
❒press button+or–to adjust the
brightness level;
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
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Speed warning (Speed
limit)
With this function it is possible to set
the car speed limit (km/h or mph); when
this limit is exceeded the driver is
alerted.
To set the desired speed limit, proceed
as follows:
❒briefly press the MENU button
:
the display will show the words
(Speed Buzzer);
❒press button+or–to select speed
limit activation ("On") or deactivation
("Off");
❒if the function is on, press+or–to
select the required speed limit and
then press MENU
to confirm.
NoteSetting is possible between 30
and 200 km/h, or 20 and 125 mph,
according to the previously set unit.
See the "Units of measurement
adjustment (Units of measurement)"
paragraph described below. The setting
will increase/decrease by five units
each time button+/–is pressed. Hold
down the button+/–to increase/
decrease the setting rapidly. Complete
the adjustment with single presses of
the button when you approach the
desired value.Press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
To cancel the setting, proceed as
follows:
❒press the MENU button
briefly:
("On") will flash on the display;
❒press button–: ("Off") will flash on
the display;
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.Headlight sensor
(Automatic
headlight/dusk sensor
sensitivity adjustment)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function is used to turn the
headlights on or off according to
external lighting conditions.
The dusk sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted according to 3 levels (level 1=
minimum sensitivity, level 2= average
sensitivity, level 3 = maximum
sensitivity); the greater the sensitivity
set, the lower the variation in outside
light required to activate the lights (e.g.
with setting at level 3, the headlights
switch on earlier at sunset compared to
levels 1 and 2).
Proceed as follows to set:
❒press the MENU button
briefly.
The level set previously flashes on
the display;
❒press+or–to set the value;
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
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Daytime running lights
(DRL)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With this function it is possible to turn
the daytime running lights on and off.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
display a submenu;
❒press the MENU button
briefly,
the display will flash "On" or "Off"
depending on the previous setting;
❒press button+or–to select;
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the submenu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
main menu screen without saving;
❒hold the MENU button
down
again to return to the standard
screen or to the main menu
according to where you are in the
menu.Tyre reset (iTPMS reset)
(For versions/markets, where provided)
With this function it is possible to reset
the iTPMS (see paragraph “iTPMS”).
To carry out the Reset procedure
proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MENU
button:
the display will show Reset;
❒press the+or–button to select
(“Yes” or “No”);
❒briefly press the MENU
button:
the display will show “Confirm”;
❒press the+or–button to select
("Yes" to reset or "No" to exit the
video page);
❒hold the MENU button
down
again to return to the standard
screen or to the main menu
according to where you are in the
menu.Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the
cycle of settings listed in the menu
screen.
Pressing the MENU button
briefly
will return the display to the standard
screen without storing.
Press the–button to go back to the
first menu option ("Speed warning").
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SPEEDOMETER (SPEED
INDICATOR)
Shows the car speed (speedometer).
REV COUNTER
This indicates the engine rpm.
ANALOGUE PRESSURE
GAUGE
The car is equipped with a pressure
gauge for measuring the turbocharger
pressure by means of the analogue
indicator A fig. 72.
NoteThe turbocharger supercharging
pressure reading on the pressure gauge
should never exceed 1 – 1.2 bar even
in the case of sporty driving and
maximum performance.Sport mode display
If the SPORT function is used, the
display fig. 72 inside the turbocharger
pressure gauge will show the word
SPORT.
DIGITAL FUEL LEVEL
GAUGE
The digital gauge A fig. 73 indicates the
amount of fuel in the tank.
The warning light
switches on to
indicate that approximately 5 litres of
fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: any gaps in fuel delivery could
damage the catalytic converter.DIGITAL ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The digital gauge B fig. 73 indicates the
temperature of the engine coolant and
starts supplying indications when the
coolant temperature exceeds 50°C
approx.
The first reference, which is always on,
is blue and indicates a low temperature
of the engine coolant.
When the temperature increases the
reference becomes white and other
references come on as well.
If the references become red the
temperature of the engine coolant is too
high: in this case, see paragraph
"Warning lights and messages" in this
chapter.
The warning light
(for versions/
markets, where provided) (on a few
versions together with the displayed
message) on indicates an excessive
temperature increase of the coolant. In
this case, stop the engine and contact
an Abarth Dealership.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
LIGHTING ADJUSTMENT
(Brightness sensor)
Versions with colour display are
equipped with a brightness sensor
(fitted inside the instrument panel)
capable of detecting ambient
light conditions and adjusting the
brightness of the instrument panel
accordingly.
The behaviour of the instrument is as
follow:
❒"daytime" mode: the display can be
set to 8 levels;
❒"nighttime" mode: the display can be
set to 8 levels. The brightness of the
radio and automatic dual zone
climate control display is also
adjusted.
For adjusting, see paragraph "Menu
items" in this chapter.TRIP COMPUTER
IN BRIEF
The Trip Computer can be used to
display information on car operation
when the key is turned to MAR-ON.
This function is characterised by
two separate memories, called "Trip
A" and "Trip B", where the car's
"complete missions" (journeys) are
recorded in a reciprocally
independent manner, as well as, for
versions where provided, "Instant
info" and "Best average
consumption".
Both memories can be reset: i.e. start
of a new journey.
"Trip A" can be used to display the
values relating to:
❒Range (for versions/markets, where
provided)
❒Distance travelled A
❒Average consumption A
❒Instant consumption (for versions/
markets, where provided)
❒Average speed A
❒Trip time A (driving time)❒Reset Trip A.
"Trip B" can be used to display the
values relating to:
❒Distance travelled B
❒Average consumption B
❒Average speed B
❒Trip time B (driving time)
❒Reset Trip B.
The "Trip B" function may be disabled
(see "Activating Trip B"). "Range" and
"Instant consumption" values cannot be
reset.
"Instant info" displays the following
values (when they are not displayed in
the main screen, depending on
versions/markets):
❒Range
❒Instant consumption
"Best average consumption" displays a
screen summarising the best average
consumption (for versions/markets,
where provided). This information can
be reset.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT The warning light switches on on the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal
when applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always
refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided into two categories: serious and less serious failures. Serious faults are
indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning "cycle". Less serious faults are indicated by a warning "cycle" with a shorter
duration. The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the cause
of the malfunction is eliminated.
WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redLOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
The warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
Low brake fluid
The warning light switches on when the brake
fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to a leak in the circuit.
The display shows the dedicated message.Restore the brake fluid level, then check that the
warning light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact an Abarth
Dealership.
Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when the
handbrake is engaged. If the car is moving an
acoustic signal is also emitted on some versions.Release the handbrake, then check that the
warning light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact an Abarth
Dealership.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
red
amber
amberEBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the warning
lights with the engine on indicates either a fault of
the EBD system or that the system is not
available. In this case, the rear wheels may
suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when
braking sharply.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive very carefully to the nearest Abarth
Dealership to have the system inspected
immediately.
redAIRBAG FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a
fault in the airbag system.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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