2015 FIAT 500 ABARTH Owners Manual

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
not lit during starting, see your authorized dealer. If the
light stays on, flickers, or comes on while driving, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
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WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
•Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and interfer-
ing with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
•Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the tires for
proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. The cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
!POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED . .86
▫Lowering The Power Top.................86
▫Raising The Power Top..................87
▫Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure.....88
▫Wind Stop...........................89
!MIRRORS.............................89
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................89
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .90
▫Power Mirrors........................91
▫Folding Mirrors........................93
▫Heated Mirrors — If Equipped............93
▫Sun Visors...........................93
!BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE
COMMUNICATION......................94
▫Blue&Me™ Hands-Free Communication
Overview — If Equipped.................94
▫The Hands-Free Kit.....................95
!SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..101
▫Forward/Rearward Adjustment...........102
▫Recline Adjustment....................102
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▫Seat Height Adjustment.................103
▫EZ Entry Feature......................104
▫Memory Feature......................104
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............105
▫Head Restraints......................106
!TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD.........107
!LIGHTS.............................109
▫Multifunction Lever....................109
▫Headlights..........................109
▫High Beams.........................110
▫Flash-To-Pass........................110
▫Parking Lights.......................110
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....110
▫Turn Signals.........................110
▫Lane Change Assist....................111
▫Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay.........111
▫Interior Lights.......................112
▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped...........113
!WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......114
▫Front Windshield Wiper Operation.........114
▫Rear Windshield Wiper.................116
!TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . . .117
!ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL...........118
▫To Activate..........................119
▫To Set A Desired Speed.................119
▫To Deactivate.........................119
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▫To Resume Speed.....................120
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............120
▫To Accelerate For Passing................121
!REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED........122
▫Rear Park Assist Sensors................122
▫Rear Park Assist Warning Display..........123
▫Rear Park Assist Display................123
▫Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts...........123
▫Failure Indications.....................125
▫Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System.......126
▫Park Assist System Usage Precautions.......126
!POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED........129
▫To Open............................130
▫To Close............................130
▫Pinch Protect Feature...................130
▫Wind Buffeting.......................130
▫Emergency Operation...................131
▫Sun Shade — If Equipped...............131
!ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS...........132
!CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED..........134
!CUPHOLDERS........................135
!STORAGE............................136
▫Glove Compartment...................136
!CARGO AREA FEATURES................137
!REAR WINDOW FEATURES..............138
▫Rear Window Defroster.................138
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POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED
On vehicles equipped with a power convertible top, the
power convertible top switch is located on the overhead
console. The switch contains two buttons. The passenger
side button, is used to open the power top, and the driver
side button, is used to close the power top.
NOTE:
•The power top buttons will operate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ACC/ON/RUN position.
•The power top can be remotely operated with the key
fob. Refer to “Opening Power Top Remote Function”
in “Things To Know Before Starting” for more infor-
mation.
Lowering The Power Top
Auto Open
Push the top open button approximately one second for
the three-quarter open/spoiler position. Push the top
open button for approximately one second a second time
to fully open the convertible top.
Manual Open
For manual open, push and hold the open button until
desired roof position or until spoiler position.Power Convertible Top Switch
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