2015 FIAT 500 ABARTH lock

5. Red Telltales (Right Bank)
•Trunk Ajar
•Transmission Failure
•Battery Charge Indicator
6. Exceeded Speed Limiter
7. Shift Up or Down Indicators
8. Gear Indicator
EVIC Control Buttons
Push and release theMENUbutton briefly to access the
EVIC. Push and hold theMENUbutton (approximately
one second) to return to the main screen.
Push and release the UPbutton to scroll upward
through the displayed menu and the related options
or to increase the displayed value.
Push and release the DOWNbutton to scroll down-
ward through the displayed menu and the related
options or to decrease the value displayed.
NOTE:UPand DOWNbuttons activate differ-
ent functions according to the following situations:
•To scroll the menu options upwards or downwards.
•To increase or decrease values during settings.
NOTE:When opening one of the front doors, the EVIC
display will turn on the clock and the miles or kilometers
covered (for versions/markets, where provided) for a
few seconds.
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. Push and release the UPand DOWNbut-
tons to access the different options and settings
(setup).
The setup menu can be activated by pushing theMENU
button. A single push on the UPor DOWNbut-
tons will scroll through the setup menu options. The
menu includes the following functions:
•Speed Beep
•Trip B Data
•Set Time
•Set Date
•See Radio
•Speed Display
•Autoclose
•Units
•Language
•Buzzer Volume
•Button Volume
•Daylights (D.R.L.)
•Hill Start
•Tire Pressure
•Unlock Driver Door First
•Unlock All Doors
•Exit Menu
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after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent
upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, push and
release theMENUbutton. To reset the oil change indica-
tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
refer to the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. (do not
start the engine.)
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster. It
features a driver-interactive display (displays informa-
tion such as trip information, range, fuel consumption,
average speed, and travel time).
Trip Button
TheTRIPbutton, located on the right steering column
stalk, can be used to display and to reset the previously
described values.
•A short button push displays the different values.
•A long button push resets the system and then starts a
new trip.
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To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton. “On” will
flash on the display.
2. Push and release the DOWNbutton. “Off” will
flash on the display.
3. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen, or push and hold theMENU
button (approximately one second) to go back to the
main screen without storing the settings.
Trip B Data (Trip B On)
Through this option, it is possible to activate (On) or
deactivate (Off) the Trip B (partial trip) display.
For further information, see “Trip Computer.”
For activation / deactivation, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton.
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton to
select Trip B data. Push and release the UPor
DOWNbuttons to turn ON or OFF
3. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen, or push and hold theMENU
button (approximately one second) to go back to the
main screen without storing the settings.
Set Time (Clock)
This function may be used to set the clock through two
submenu items: “Time” and “Mode.”
Proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton. Push and
release the UPor DOWNbuttons to highlight
Set Time — Push and release the MENU button.
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton to
navigate the two sub-menu items.
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Autoclose
With this function active, the doors will automatically
lock at when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph
(24 km/h).
To change the setting proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton. Push the
UPor DOWNbutton to highlight Autoclose.
Push and release the MENU button to enter Auto-
closeMENU.
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton for
setting.
3. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back
to the menu screen, or push and hold theMENU
button (approximately one second) to go back to the
main screen without storing the settings.
Units (Set Units)
This function may be used to set the measurement unit in
three submenus: “Distance,” “Temperature” and “Fuel
Economy, and Tire Pressure.”
To set the required unit, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton. Push and
release the UPor DOWNbutton to highlight
Units. Push and release theMENUbutton to enter
UnitsMENU.
2. Push and release the UPor DOWNbutton to
navigate the three sub-menus.
3. Select the required sub-menu and then briefly push
and release theMENUbutton.
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Lock
WhenUnlock Driver Dooris selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first push of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Unlock
Drivers Door is selected, you must push the RKE trans-
mitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger
door. WhenAll Doorsis selected, both of the doors will
unlock on the first push of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button. To make your selection, push and release the
SELECT button until “Unlock Driver Door” or “All
Doors” appears.
Exit Menu
This function closes the initial menu screen.
Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to go back to
the main screen.
Push and release thebutton to return to the first
menu option (Speed Beep).
Push and release thebutton to return to the last
menu option (Daylights).
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
!STARTING PROCEDURES................227
▫Manual Transmission — If Equipped.......227
▫Automatic Transmission — If Equipped.....227
▫Normal Starting.......................227
▫Cold Weather Operation................228
▫Extended Park Starting..................228
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................229
▫After Starting........................230
▫Turbocharger “Cool Down”..............230
!MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . . .230
▫Five-Speed Manual Transmission...........230
▫Recommended Shift Speeds..............232
▫Downshifting........................232
!AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED.........................233
▫Key Ignition Park Interlock...............235
▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .235
▫Six-Speed Automatic Transmission.........235
▫Gear Ranges.........................237
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!AUTOSTICK..........................242
▫Operation...........................242
!DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES.........244
▫Acceleration.........................244
▫Traction............................244
!DRIVING THROUGH WATER.............245
▫Flowing/Rising Water..................245
▫Shallow Standing Water.................245
!POWER STEERING.....................247
!PARKING BRAKE......................248
!SPORT MODE.........................250
▫Manual Transmission — If Equipped........250
▫Automatic Transmission — If Equipped......251
!BRAKE SYSTEM.......................252
!ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .252
▫Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .252
▫Brake Assist System (BAS)...............254
▫Traction Control System (TCS)............254
▫Hill Start Assist (HSA).................255
▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..........256
▫ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC OFF Indicator Light............260
!TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION.............261
▫Tire Markings........................261
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)...........264
▫Tire Terminology And Definitions..........266
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