2016 Abarth 500 Owner handbook (in English)

Daytime running lights
(DRL)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With this function it is possible to turn
the daytime running lights on and off.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
display a submenu;
❒press the MENU button
briefly,
the display will flash "On" or "Off"
depending on the previous setting;
❒press button+or–to select;
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the submenu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
main menu screen without saving;
❒hold the MENU button
down
again to return to the standard
screen or to the main menu
according to where you are in the
menu.Tyre reset (iTPMS reset)
(For versions/markets, where provided)
With this function it is possible to reset
the iTPMS (see paragraph “iTPMS”).
To carry out the Reset procedure
proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MENU
button:
the display will show Reset;
❒press the+or–button to select
(“Yes” or “No”);
❒briefly press the MENU
button:
the display will show “Confirm”;
❒press the+or–button to select
("Yes" to reset or "No" to exit the
video page);
❒hold the MENU button
down
again to return to the standard
screen or to the main menu
according to where you are in the
menu.Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the
cycle of settings listed in the menu
screen.
Pressing the MENU button
briefly
will return the display to the standard
screen without storing.
Press the–button to go back to the
first menu option ("Speed warning").
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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS.
COLOUR DISPLAY
A. Colour display – B. "eco Index" digital gauge – C. Digital fuel level gauge – D. Digital engine coolant temperature gauge – E. Rev counter
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SPEEDOMETER (SPEED
INDICATOR)
Shows the car speed (speedometer).
REV COUNTER
This indicates the engine rpm.
ANALOGUE PRESSURE
GAUGE
The car is equipped with a pressure
gauge for measuring the turbocharger
pressure by means of the analogue
indicator A fig. 72.
NoteThe turbocharger supercharging
pressure reading on the pressure gauge
should never exceed 1 – 1.2 bar even
in the case of sporty driving and
maximum performance.Sport mode display
If the SPORT function is used, the
display fig. 72 inside the turbocharger
pressure gauge will show the word
SPORT.
DIGITAL FUEL LEVEL
GAUGE
The digital gauge A fig. 73 indicates the
amount of fuel in the tank.
The warning light
switches on to
indicate that approximately 5 litres of
fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: any gaps in fuel delivery could
damage the catalytic converter.DIGITAL ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The digital gauge B fig. 73 indicates the
temperature of the engine coolant and
starts supplying indications when the
coolant temperature exceeds 50°C
approx.
The first reference, which is always on,
is blue and indicates a low temperature
of the engine coolant.
When the temperature increases the
reference becomes white and other
references come on as well.
If the references become red the
temperature of the engine coolant is too
high: in this case, see paragraph
"Warning lights and messages" in this
chapter.
The warning light
(for versions/
markets, where provided) (on a few
versions together with the displayed
message) on indicates an excessive
temperature increase of the coolant. In
this case, stop the engine and contact
an Abarth Dealership.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
LIGHTING ADJUSTMENT
(Brightness sensor)
Versions with colour display are
equipped with a brightness sensor
(fitted inside the instrument panel)
capable of detecting ambient
light conditions and adjusting the
brightness of the instrument panel
accordingly.
The behaviour of the instrument is as
follow:
❒"daytime" mode: the display can be
set to 8 levels;
❒"nighttime" mode: the display can be
set to 8 levels. The brightness of the
radio and automatic dual zone
climate control display is also
adjusted.
For adjusting, see paragraph "Menu
items" in this chapter.TRIP COMPUTER
IN BRIEF
The Trip Computer can be used to
display information on car operation
when the key is turned to MAR-ON.
This function is characterised by
two separate memories, called "Trip
A" and "Trip B", where the car's
"complete missions" (journeys) are
recorded in a reciprocally
independent manner, as well as, for
versions where provided, "Instant
info" and "Best average
consumption".
Both memories can be reset: i.e. start
of a new journey.
"Trip A" can be used to display the
values relating to:
❒Range (for versions/markets, where
provided)
❒Distance travelled A
❒Average consumption A
❒Instant consumption (for versions/
markets, where provided)
❒Average speed A
❒Trip time A (driving time)❒Reset Trip A.
"Trip B" can be used to display the
values relating to:
❒Distance travelled B
❒Average consumption B
❒Average speed B
❒Trip time B (driving time)
❒Reset Trip B.
The "Trip B" function may be disabled
(see "Activating Trip B"). "Range" and
"Instant consumption" values cannot be
reset.
"Instant info" displays the following
values (when they are not displayed in
the main screen, depending on
versions/markets):
❒Range
❒Instant consumption
"Best average consumption" displays a
screen summarising the best average
consumption (for versions/markets,
where provided). This information can
be reset.
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VALUES DISPLAYED
Range (for versions/markets, where
provided)
This indicates the distance that can still
be travelled with the fuel in the tank,
assuming that driving style remains
unvaried. The display will show the
reading "----"when the following
events take place:
❒range value lower than 50 km (or 30
mi)
❒car parked with engine running for a
long period.
IMPORTANT The range can be affected
by several factors: driving style (see
"Driving style" paragraph in the
"Starting and driving" chapter), type of
route (motorway, towns and cities,
mountain roads, etc.), conditions of use
(load, tyre pressure, etc.). Trip planning
must therefore take the above into
account.
Distance travelled
This value shows the distance covered
from the start of the new journey.Average consumption
This value shows the approximate
average fuel consumption from the start
of the new journey.
Instant consumption (for versions/
markets, where provided)
This value shows the fuel consumption.
The value is constantly updated. The
display will show "----"ifthecar
is parked with the engine running.
Average speed
This value shows the car's average
speed based on the overall time
elapsed since the start of the new
journey.
Trip time
Time elapsed since the start of the new
journey.TRIP BUTTON
The TRIP button is located on the
right-hand stalk fig. 74. With the ignition
key turned to MAR-ON, this button
allows you to view the previously
described values and also zero them to
begin a new mission:
❒brief pressto access the various
value displays;
❒long pressto reset and then start a
new mission.
TRIPTRIP
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New mission
This begins after a reset:
❒"manual" resetting by the user, by
pressing the relevant button;
❒"automatic" resetting, when the
"Distance travelled" reaches 99999.9
km or when the "Trip time" reaches
999:59 (999 hours and 59 minutes);
❒after disconnection/reconnection of
the battery.IMPORTANT The reset operation when
"Trip A" or "Trip B" details are being
displayed only resets the values
associated with the function displayed.
Start of journey
procedure
With the ignition key in the MAR-ON
position, reset by pressing the TRIP
button and keeping it pressed for more
than 2 seconds.Trip Exit
You can automatically exit the TRIP
function once all the values have been
displayed or by holding the MENU
button
down for more than 1
second.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT The warning light switches on on the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal
when applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always
refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided into two categories: serious and less serious failures. Serious faults are
indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning "cycle". Less serious faults are indicated by a warning "cycle" with a shorter
duration. The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the cause
of the malfunction is eliminated.
WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redLOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
The warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
Low brake fluid
The warning light switches on when the brake
fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to a leak in the circuit.
The display shows the dedicated message.Restore the brake fluid level, then check that the
warning light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact an Abarth
Dealership.
Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when the
handbrake is engaged. If the car is moving an
acoustic signal is also emitted on some versions.Release the handbrake, then check that the
warning light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact an Abarth
Dealership.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
red
amber
amberEBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the warning
lights with the engine on indicates either a fault of
the EBD system or that the system is not
available. In this case, the rear wheels may
suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when
braking sharply.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive very carefully to the nearest Abarth
Dealership to have the system inspected
immediately.
redAIRBAG FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a
fault in the airbag system.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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