2015 FIAT 500 ABARTH warning light

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FIAT............. 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT................ 4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER............ 6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM. . . . . . . . . 10POWER DOOR LOCKS. . . . . . . . . . . . 10SEAT BELT SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)— AIR BAGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11CHILD RESTRAINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14HEAD RESTRAINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19FRONT SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20REAR SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22TILT STEERING COLUMN. . . . . . . . . . 23
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS. . . 24TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER. . 25WIPER/WASHER LEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . 26ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL. . . . . . 27POWER WINDOWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS. . . . . . . 30AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS(ATC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31SPORT MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32MANUAL TRANSMISSION. . . . . . . . . . 32POWER SUNROOF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP. . . . . . . . . 34WIND BUFFETING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. . . . . . . . . . . 37
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM. . . . 38AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER ANDSiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO. . . . . . . . . . 40STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 42BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREECOMMUNICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL. . . . . . . . . 49ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CEN-TER (EVIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES. . . . . . . . 51TRIP BUTTON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51POWER OUTLET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS). . . . . . . . . 54RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTOR-HOME, ETC.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. . . . . . . . . . . 55INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS. . . . . . . 62TIRE SERVICE KIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE. . . . . . . 69TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE. . . . . . . 72ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSESYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE. . . . . . . . . 75EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR). . . . . . . 76
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOPENING THE HOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 77ENGINE COMPARTMENT. . . . . . . . . . 78FLUID CAPACITIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. . . . . . . 81MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. . . . . . . . . 82FUSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87TIRE PRESSURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES. . . . . . 90SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED. . . . . . . . 90WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE. . . . . . 92REPLACEMENT BULBS. . . . . . . . . . . . 92
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEFIAT CUSTOMER CENTER. . . . . . . . . . 93FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER. . . . 93ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93PUBLICATIONS ORDERING. . . . . . . . . 93REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS INTHE UNITED STATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
MOPAR® ACCESSORIESAUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BYMOPAR®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. . . . . 96
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Temperature Gauge
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
(See page 55 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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4. Fuel Gauge
5. Fuel Economy Gauge
6. Warning Lights
(See page 60 for Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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Seat Belt Pretensioner
• The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are de-
signed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you
are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or
other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure
you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a
collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear
your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop,
you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your
seat belt snugly.
• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays,
or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disas-
semble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR
BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretenioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
GETTING STARTED
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Advanced Front Air Bags
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger
as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags
will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supple-
menting the seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the
risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including
some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole
collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
• On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced
Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that
produce a severe initial deceleration.
• Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed
and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag
should have deployed.
• Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed
to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
• The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Occu-
pant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting
wiring associated with air bag system electrical components.
• The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approxi-
mately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first
turned to the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light
will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on
the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will
sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.
• The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system
whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition
switch is in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on
and the air bags will not inflate.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to
eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position,
stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized
service center immediately.
NOTE:If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Oc-cupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bagsmay not be ready to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the airbag system immediately.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immedi-
ately.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
• If your Abarth requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service,
lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited War-
ranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.
See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of ar-
rival. If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation,” please let us know. With your
consent, we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Low Fuel Warning Light
This warning light indicates when the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal
(7.8 L). This light will turn on and a single chime will sound.
- Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system
light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charg-
ing system.
We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when
this light turns on.
We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
If the light is not on during starting, stays on or turns on while driving, we recom-
mend you contact the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Air Bag Warning Light
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the ve-
hicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
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NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C), and the outside temperature is
32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa),
which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermar-
ket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or bal-
ance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors
may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop
the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEU-
TRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn
the engine off immediately.
We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant.
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, this light will turn on
for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat
belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the
driver or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Indicator Light
will flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “Seat Belt Systems” in “Things To
Know Before Starting” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
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- Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking
brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is
applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock
brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid
level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been
detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected.
If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying
the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure
to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is
indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in
the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on
until the cause is corrected.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are also equipped with
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake
Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS
system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch
from the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap-
proximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is
applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch
in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of
brake application.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake sys-
tem may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a colli-
sion. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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