2016 Abarth 500 remote control

Activation ofsymbol
while driving
❒If the symbol
switches on, along
with a dedicated message, this
means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (for example for a
voltage drop).
❒If the symbol
is on solid, contact
an Abarth Dealership.
IMPORTANT
1) The electronic components inside
the key may be damaged if the
key is subjected to sharp knocks.
In order to ensure complete
efficiency of the electronic
devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct
sunlight.
THE KEYS
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The CODE Card fig. 5 is provided
with the keys and bears the following:
❒A - electronic code;
❒B - mechanical code.
Keep the codes in a safe place, not in
the car.
IMPORTANT All the keys and the
CODE Card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling the car.KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL
Operation
The metal insert A fig. 6 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock;
❒the locking/unlocking of the fuel plug.
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KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
Operation
The metal insert A fig. 7 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock;
❒the locking/unlocking of the fuel plug.
Press button B to open/close the
metal insert.
1)
Unlocking door and
luggage compartment
Briefly press button
: unlocking
of doors and luggage compartment,
timed switching-on of internal lights and
double flashing of direction indicators
(for versions/markets, where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically
if the fuel cut-off system intervenes.
Locking door and
luggage compartment
Briefly press button
: locking of doors
and luggage compartment, switching
off of internal lights and single flashing
of direction indicators (for versions/
markets, where provided).
If one or more doors are open, the
doors will not be locked. This is
indicated by a rapid flashing of the
direction indicators (for versions/
markets, where provided). The doors
will be locked if the tailgate is open
however.
When a speed of more than 20 km/h is
reached, the doors will be locked
automatically if this specific function
was set.Opening the luggage
compartment
Press the
button to open the
luggage compartment remotely. The
direction indicators will flash twice
to indicate that the luggage
compartment has been opened.
REQUESTING
ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 keys
with incorporated remote control. If
you need to request a new remote
control, contact an Abarth Dealership,
taking the CODE Card (for versions/
markets, where provided), an identity
document and documents proving
ownership of the car with you.
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REPLACING THE
BATTERY IN THE KEY
WITH REMOTE CONTROL
Procedure
1)
❒press button A fig. 8 and open the
metal insert B;
❒turn screw C to
using a fine bit
screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case D and
replace the battery E making sure
that polarities are correct;
❒refit the case D inside the key and
lock it, turning the screw C to
.REPLACING THE REMOTE
CONTROL COVER
Proceed as shown in fig. 9 to replace
the cover of the key with remote
control.
WARNING
1) Press button B fig. 7 only with the
key away from your body,
especially your eyes and from
objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave
the key unattended, to prevent
people, especially children, from
inadvertently pressing the button.
IMPORTANT
1) Used batteries may be harmful to
the environment if not disposed of
correctly. They must be disposed
of as specified by law in the
special containers or taken to an
Abarth Dealership, which will take
care of their disposal.
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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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LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
22) 23)
OPENING THE TAILGATE
WITH THE REMOTE
CONTROL
Press button
on the key with the
remote control.
The direction indicators will blink twice
when the tailgate is opened.
Tailgate opening is eased by the action
of the side gas struts.
On some versions, opening the tailgate
will switch the luggage compartment
light on: the light will switch off
automatically when the tailgate is
closed.
The light will stay on for about 15
minutes after turning the key to STOP:
if during this time, a door or the tailgate
is opened, the light will switch on again
for 15 minutes.
9)
24)
ELECTRIC HANDLE
(SOFT TOUCH)
The tailgate (if unlocked) can be opened
from the outside by using the electric
opening handle B fig. 48 located under
the large handle.
The tailgate can be opened at any time
if the doors are unlocked.
To open it, enable the handle, opening
one of the front doors or unlocking
the doors with the remote control or
using the key without remote control.
The activation of the
symbol on the
display indicates that the tailgate is
not shut properly.CLOSING
To close, lower the tailgate by pressing
near the lock until you hear it click.
In the inner part of the tailgate a strap B
fig. 49 makes it easier to hold and
close the tailgate.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Everything you may find useful for
understanding how your vehicle
is made and works is contained in this
chapter and illustrated with data, tables
and graphics. For the enthusiasts and
the technician, but also just for those
who want to know every detail of their
car.IDENTIFICATION DATA....................172
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK
VERSIONS ......................................173
ENGINE ..........................................174
FUEL SUPPLY .................................175
TRANSMISSION .............................176
BRAKES .........................................177
SUSPENSION .................................178
STEERING ......................................179
WHEELS .........................................180
DIMENSIONS ..................................184
PERFORMANCE .............................185
WEIGHTS........................................186
SUPPLIES .......................................187
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............188
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................191
CO2 EMISSIONS ............................192
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE ................................................193
RADIOFREQUENCY REMOTE
CONTROL: MINISTERIAL
APPROVALS ...................................194
WHAT TO DO IF ..............................195
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RADIOFREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: MINISTERIAL APPROVALS
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WHATTODOIF
Fault Possible solution
... A TYRE IS PUNCTURED. Use the Fix&Go tyre repair kit. See page 131
... A TYRE DEFLATES. Restore the correct pressure. See page 183
... THE BATTERY IS FLAT. -See page 149 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... THE INTERNAL ROOF LIGHT DOES NOT
SWITCH ON.Replace the bulb.See page 142 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF
LIGHT DOES NOT SWITCH ON.Replace the bulb.See page 143 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... AN EXTERNAL BULB (main beam, dipped
beam headlights...) DOES NOT COME ON.-Contact an Abarth
Dealership.
Replace the bulb.See page 142 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... THE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT
WORK.Replace the batteries inside the remote
control.See page 13 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... AN ELECTRIC WINDOW DOES NOT
WORK.Check the relevant protection fuse.See GENERAL
INFORMATION
page 144 or
contact an Abarth
Dealership.
Have the relevant window raising / lowering
motor checked.Contact an Abarth
Dealership.
... AN INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING
LIGHT SWITCHES ON.- See page 83.
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