2015 Abarth 500 interior lights

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The handbook that you are reading
simply and directly explains how it
is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.SYMBOLS ...................................... 10
FIAT CODE SYSTEM ....................... 10
THE KEYS....................................... 11
IGNITION SWITCH .......................... 14
SEATS ............................................ 15
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 17
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 18
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 19
CLIMATIC COMFORT ..................... 21
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 22
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 24
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 26
EXTERNAL LIGHTS......................... 30
WINDOW CLEANING ...................... 32
ROOF LIGHTS ................................ 33
CONTROLS .................................... 34
INTERIOR FITTINGS ....................... 36
FIXED GLASS ROOF ....................... 40
ELECTRIC SUN ROOF .................... 40
DOORS ........................................... 42
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 44
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........... 45
BONNET ......................................... 48
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................. 50
HEADLIGHTS.................................. 51ESC SYSTEM ................................. 52
ITPMS (INDIRECT TYRE
PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM) ........................................ 56
EOBD SYSTEM............................... 59
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ...................................... 59
RADIO SYSTEM .............................. 60
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER................................... 60
PARKING SENSORS....................... 62
REFUELLING THE CAR .................. 64
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT .............................. 65
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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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When the doors are released using the
key with remote control, a timer will
be activated for about 10 seconds.
When the doors are locked using the
key with remote control, the roof light
switches off.
Roof light timing (lens
central position)
Switching on
Three different switching-on modes are
provided:
❒when opening one door a three-
minute timer will start, which restarts
each time a door is opened;
❒a timer of about 10 seconds will start
when the ignition key is removed
within two minutes from turning the
engine off;
❒a timer of about 10 seconds will start
when the doors are opened (either by
remote control or key in driver’s
door).Switching off
Three modes are provided for switching
off:
❒when all doors are closed, the
three-minute timer will stop and
a ten-second one will start. This timer
will stop when the key is turned to
MAR-ON;
❒when doors are locked (either with
remote control or with key on driver
side door), the roof light switches off.
❒the interior lights are switched off
in any case after 15 minutes to
preserve battery charge
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT LIGHT
For versions fitted with luggage
compartment light, the light comes on
automatically when the tailgate is
opened and it will switch off when it is
closed.CONTROLS
SPORT FUNCTION
When the SPORT button fig. 31 is
pressed the sports driving setting is
turned on featuring more
responsiveness during acceleration, an
increase in drive torque and more
precise steering with greater effort
required on the steering wheel.
When this function is on, the word
SPORT is lit up in the display and the
instrument panel shows a dedicated
screen. Press the button again to turn
the function off and restore the normal
driving setting.
CDMENU
FM ASAM 1 2 3 4 5 6 AUDMP3 RND RPT TPM CD-IN EQ
LOUD AF LOC PTY TP TA RMB PBCD
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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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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs proceed as
follows:
❒apply pressure to the point shown by
the arrow fig. 115 and remove the
lens;
❒change the bulb, releasing it from the
side contacts;
❒fit the new bulb and make sure that it
is correctly clamped between the
contacts;
❒then refit the lens.
WARNING
116) Due to the high power supply
voltage, gas discharge bulbs
(Xenon) should only be replaced
by specialised personnel: danger
of death! Contact an Abarth
Dealership.
REPLACING AN
INTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph "Replacing a bulb".
INTERIOR ROOF LIGHT
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒using the screwdriver provided,
extract the roof light A fig. 116
working in the point shown by the
arrow;
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IN AN EMERGENCY

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

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