2015 Abarth 500 open bonnet

GRAPHICAL INDEX
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HEADLIGHTS
❒Bulb types ..........................................136
❒External lights ..................................... 30
❒Bulb replacement ................................135
WHEELS
❒Rims and tyres ....................................178
❒Tyre pressure ......................................181
DOOR MIRRORS
❒Adjustment ......................................... 19
❒Folding ............................................... 20
DOORS
❒Central opening/closing ...................... 42
BONNET
❒Opening/closing .................................. 48
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
❒Blade replacement ..............................165
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IMPORTANT
9) Take care not to knock objects on
the roof rack when opening the
tailgate.
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 54 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
❒move the lever B fig. 55 to the right
as shown in the figure;
❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time,
release the supporting rod C fig. 56
from its catch D, then insert the
end of the rod into housing E in the
bonnet (larger hole) and push to
safety position (smaller hole),
as shown in the figure.
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CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove rod C
fig. 56 from housing E and fit it back
into its catch D
❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres above the engine
compartment and let it come down.
Make sure that the bonnet is
completely closed and not just
secured in safety position. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press
the bonnet down but open it and
repeat the procedure.
28)
WARNING
25) Incorrect positioning of the
supporting rod may cause the
bonnet to drop suddenly. Only
perform these operations when
the car is stationary.
26) When the engine is warm, work
carefully inside the engine
compartment to avoid getting
burnt. Do not place your hands
near the engine fan as it may be
activated even when the key is
removed. Wait for the engine
to cool down.
27) Pay attention to scarves, ties and
other loose-fitting garments. If
they accidentally come into
contact with moving parts, they
may get caught up and dragged
with serious risks for those
wearing them.28) For safety reasons, the bonnet
must always be properly closed
while driving. Make sure that the
bonnet is perfectly closed and
that the lock is engaged. If you
notice when driving that the
bonnet has not been properly
locked, stop immediately
and close the bonnet correctly.
IMPORTANT
10) Before opening the bonnet,
make sure that windscreen wiper
arm is not raised, but is rather
positioned against the
windscreen.
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Warning lights on
displayWhat it means What to do
amberFUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
This symbol comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
The symbol switches on in the display when
about 5 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
The triangle on the right side of thesymbol
indicates the side of the car with the fuel filler.IMPORTANT If the symbol flashes or is constantly
on, depending on the version, there is a fault in
the system. If this is the case, go to an Abarth
Dealership to have the system checked.
amberFUEL CUT-OFF
The display will show the symbol and a dedicated
message if the fuel cut-off system intervenes.For the fuel cut-off system reactivation procedure,
refer to the "Fuel cut-off system" section of the
"Controls" paragraph, in the "Knowing your car"
chapter. If it is still not possible to restore the fuel
supply, contact an Abarth Dealership.
amberFUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE
The display will show the symbol and a dedicated
message if the fuel cut-off system is faulty.See the "Fuel cut-off system" paragraph, in the
"Knowing your car" chapter.
red
red
redINCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
The symbol on the display switches on, together
with a dedicated message, when one or more
doors, the tailgate or the bonnet (for versions/
markets where provided) are not properly closed.
An acoustic signal is activated with the doors
open and the car moving.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
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Check operation of the wiper/washer system and adjust
jets, if necessary●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment
locks, as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Check soft top operation while closing and opening; check
sealing gaskets and lubrication of canvas sliding side
guides (cabrio versions only)●●●●●●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Visually inspect condition and wear of rear and front disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator (for
versions/markets where provided)●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●
Check tensioning of accessory drive belt(s) and adjust if
necessary●●
Visually inspect condition of toothed timing drive belt●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter●●●●●●●●●●
Replace spark plugs (1)●●●●●
(1) The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: only use spark plugs of the same make and type specially
certified for 1.4 Turbo petrol Abarth engines (see the information in the "Engine" paragraph); strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan; for spark plug replacement it is advisable to contact an Abarth Dealership.
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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