2016 Abarth 500 warning

Speed warning (Speed
limit)
With this function it is possible to set
the car speed limit (km/h or mph); when
this limit is exceeded the driver is
alerted.
To set the desired speed limit, proceed
as follows:
❒briefly press the MENU button
:
the display will show the words
(Speed Buzzer);
❒press button+or–to select speed
limit activation ("On") or deactivation
("Off");
❒if the function is on, press+or–to
select the required speed limit and
then press MENU
to confirm.
NoteSetting is possible between 30
and 200 km/h, or 20 and 125 mph,
according to the previously set unit.
See the "Units of measurement
adjustment (Units of measurement)"
paragraph described below. The setting
will increase/decrease by five units
each time button+/–is pressed. Hold
down the button+/–to increase/
decrease the setting rapidly. Complete
the adjustment with single presses of
the button when you approach the
desired value.Press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
To cancel the setting, proceed as
follows:
❒press the MENU button
briefly:
("On") will flash on the display;
❒press button–: ("Off") will flash on
the display;
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.Headlight sensor
(Automatic
headlight/dusk sensor
sensitivity adjustment)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function is used to turn the
headlights on or off according to
external lighting conditions.
The dusk sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted according to 3 levels (level 1=
minimum sensitivity, level 2= average
sensitivity, level 3 = maximum
sensitivity); the greater the sensitivity
set, the lower the variation in outside
light required to activate the lights (e.g.
with setting at level 3, the headlights
switch on earlier at sunset compared to
levels 1 and 2).
Proceed as follows to set:
❒press the MENU button
briefly.
The level set previously flashes on
the display;
❒press+or–to set the value;
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
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If the set distance unit of measurement
is "mi" the fuel consumption unit will
be displayed in "mpg".
❒Press button+or–to select.
When you have made the adjustment,
press the MENU button
briefly
to return to the submenu screen or hold
the button down to return to the main
menu screen without storing.
❒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.
Language (Language
selection)
Display messages can be shown in
different languages: Italian, English,
German, Portuguese, Spanish, French,
Dutch, Polish, Turkish and Russian.
To set the desired language, proceed
as follows:
❒briefly press the MENU button
:
the previously set "language" will
flash on the display;
❒press button+or–to select;
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.Warnings volume
(Adjusting the
failure/warning acoustic
signal volume)
With this function the volume of the
acoustic signal which accompanies the
display of failure/warning can be
adjusted according to 8 levels.
To set the desired volume, proceed as
follows:
❒briefly press the MENU button
:
the previously set volume level will
flash on the display;
❒press+or–to set the value;
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Button volume
(Adjustment)
This function may be used to adjust (to
8 levels) the volume of the acoustic
signal made when the
MENU,+
and–buttons are pressed.
To set the desired volume, proceed as
follows:
❒briefly press the MENU button
:
the previously set volume level will
flash on the display;
❒press+or–to set the value;❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Seat belt buzzer
(Reactivation of buzzer
for SBR signal)
This function can be only displayed
after an Abarth Dealership has
deactivated the SBR system (see
paragraph "SBR system" in the "Safety
devices" chapter).
To reactivate this function, proceed as
follows:
❒press the MENU button
briefly
and the display will flash "Off". Press
the+or–button to display "On";
❒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.
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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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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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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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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redSEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on constantly with the
car stationary and the driver's or passenger side
seat belt (when the passenger is present) not
fastened.
The warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds if
the car is in motion and the front seat belts are
not correctly fastened.For permanent deactivation of the SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) system buzzer, contact an Abarth
Dealership. The system can be reactivated using
the Setup Menu.
WARNING
60) If thewarning light turns on when travelling, stop the car immediately and contact an Abarth Dealership.
61) If, when turning the key to MAR-ON, the
warning light does not turn on or if it stays on when travelling, there
could be a fault in the restraint systems; in this event airbags or pretensioners may not be deployed in the event of
impact or, in a lower number of cases, they may deploy accidentally. Before driving off, contact an Abarth Dealership
to have the system checked immediately.
62) Failure of warning light
(warning light off) is indicated by warning lightwhich will blink for longer than the
normal 4 seconds indicating that the front passenger airbag is off.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberABS 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 switches on to indicate a
system fault. In this case the braking system will
work as normal, but without the extra
performance offered by the ABS.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive carefully and contact an Abarth Dealership
as soon as possible.
amberPASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEACTIVATED
The
warning light switches on when the front
passenger airbag is deactivated.
With the front passenger airbag enabled, when
the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON the warning
light
switches on constantly for about 4
seconds, flashes for another 4 seconds and then
should switch off.
If the warning light flashes, this indicates an
airbag warning light fault.Before driving off, contact an Abarth Dealership to
have the system checked immediately.63)
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