2015 Abarth 500 charging

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.
72AB0A0127
73AB0A0136
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the 00 800
3428 0000 freephone number to
search the nearest Abarth Authorised
Dealership.STARTING THE ENGINE .................130
"FIX&GO AUTOMATIC" KIT .............131
REPLACING A BULB .....................135
REPLACING AN EXTERIOR BULB ..139
REPLACING AN INTERIOR BULB ...142
REPLACING FUSES........................144
BATTERY RECHARGING ................149
LIFTING THE CAR...........................149
TOWING THE CAR .........................150
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BATTERY
RECHARGING
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
It is advisable to contact an Abarth
Dealership to have this operation
performed.
Charging should be slow at a low
ampere rating for approximately 24
hours. Charging for a longer time may
damage the battery.
To recharge, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
❒connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the
polarity;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when it is recharged, turn the charger
off before disconnecting it from the
battery;
❒reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
123) 124)
WARNING
123) Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with
your skin and eyes. The battery
should be charged in a well
ventilated place, away from naked
flames or possible sources of
sparks: danger of explosion and
fire.
124) Do not attempt to charge a
frozen battery: it must be thawed
first, otherwise it may explode.
If the battery was frozen, have it
inspected by specialised
personnel before recharging to
check that the internal elements
are not damaged and that the
casing is not cracked, which
causes the risk of leakage
of poisonous, corrosive acid.
LIFTING THE CAR
28)
As a result of its sporty nature, the car
is fitted with aerodynamic spoilers at
the bottom and side skirts at the sides.
If the vehicle needs to be raised, go
to an Abarth Dealership which is
equipped with arm lifts and workshop
lifts.
IMPORTANT
28) Take special care when
positioning the arm lifts or the
workshop lift in order not to
damage the aerodynamic spoilers
and side skirts.
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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