2016 Abarth 500 Owner handbook (in English)

INSTALLING
ELECTRICAL/
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices
installed after buying the car in the
context of after-sales service must carry
the following label:
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
authorises the installation of transceiver
devices on condition that such
installations are carried out in
a workmanlike fashion, following the
manufacturer’s instructions, at a
specialised centre.
IMPORTANT Traffic police may not
allow the car on the road if devices
have been installed which modify the
features of the car. This may also cause
invalidation of warranty in relation to
faults caused by the change either
directly or indirectly related to it.Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. shall not
be liable for damage caused by the
installation of accessories either not
supplied or recommended by Fiat
Group Automobiles S.p.A. and/or not
installed in compliance with the
provided instructions.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle
mobile phones, CB radios, amateur
radio, etc.) cannot be used inside the
car unless a separate aerial is mounted
on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices
inside the passenger compartment
(without a separate aerial) may cause
the vehicle’s electronic systems to
malfunction. This could compromise
safety in addition to constituting a
potential hazard for passengers' health.
In addition, transmission and reception
of these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the car body. As far
as the use of EC-approved mobile
phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS,
UMTS), follow the usage instructions
provided by the mobile phone
manufacturer.
WARNING
56) Take care when fitting additional
spoilers or non-standard alloy
wheels: they could reduce the
ventilation of the brakes and
affect efficiency in sharp,
repeated braking or on long
descents. Make sure that nothing
obstructs the pedal stroke (mats,
etc.).
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PARKING SENSORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Parking sensors are located in the
rear bumper fig. 64 and detect and
inform the driver, through an
intermittent acoustic signal, of the
presence of obstacles at the rear of the
car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when reverse is engaged. As the
obstacle behind the car gets closer, the
acoustic signal becomes more
frequent.ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
When reverse is engaged and there is
an obstacle behind the car an acoustic
signal is activated and the signal varies
as the distance of the obstacle from
the bumper varies.
The frequency of the acoustic signal:
❒increases as the distance between
the car and the obstacle decreases;
❒becomes continuous when the
distance between the car and the
obstacle is less than 30 cm and
stops immediately if the distance
increases;
❒is constant if the distance between
the car and the obstacle is
unchanged. If this situation concerns
the side sensors, the signal will
stop after approximately 3 seconds
to avoid, for example, indications
in the event of manoeuvres along a
wall.
Detection distances
If several obstacles are detected by the
sensors, only the nearest one is
considered.INDICATIONS ON
DISPLAY
When the sensors are activated, the
screen in fig. 65 appears on the display.
Obstacle presence and distance
information is therefore provided both
by the acoustic signal and the
instrument panel display. The system
indicates a detected obstacle by
displaying an arc in one or more
positions according to the distance of
the obstacle and its position in relation
to the car.
If an obstacle is detected in the rear
central area, the display shows all the
arcs in the rear central area, up to
the one that corresponds to the
position of the obstacle itself. The signal
is similar for obstacles in the rear left
or right area. The arc that corresponds
to the position of the obstacle will flash.
The colour on the display depends on
the distance from and position of the
obstacle. The car is close to the
obstacle when the display shows a
single constant arc and emits a
continuous sound. If there are several
obstacles, the closest approaching one
is indicated.
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FAULT INDICATIONS
Parking sensor failures, if any, will be
indicated when reverse is engaged by
the switching on of the
symbol
on the instrument panel together with
the message on the display (see
"Warning lights and messages"
paragraph).
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OPERATION WITH
TRAILER
Sensor operation is automatically
deactivated when the trailer's electric
cable plug is fitted in the car's tow hook
socket. The sensors are automatically
reactivated when the trailer's cable plug
is removed.GENERAL WARNINGS
When parking, take the utmost care
over obstacles that may be above
or under the sensor.
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Objects close to the car are not
detected under certain circumstances
and could therefore cause damage
to the car or be damaged.
Some conditions may influence the
performance of the parking system:
❒Reduced sensor sensitivity and
a reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due
to the presence on the surface of the
sensor of: ice, snow, mud, thick
paint.
❒The sensor may detect a non-
existent obstacle (echo interference)
due to mechanical interference, for
example when washing the vehicle,
in rain (strong wind), hail.
❒The signals sent by the sensors can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems or pneumatic drills)
near the vehicle.❒Parking assistance system
performance can also be influenced
by the position of the sensors, for
example due to a change in the ride
setting (caused by wear to the shock
absorbers, suspension), or by
changing tyres, overloading the car
or carrying out specific tuning
operations that require the car to be
lowered.
❒The presence of a tow hook without
trailer interferes with the correct
operation of the parking sensors. If a
fixed tow hook is installed, the
parking sensors cannot be used. If
the customer wishes to install a
removable tow hook, this must be
disconnected from the crossmember
whenever the trailer is not attached
to prevent the activation of the
sensors.
❒Do not apply stickers to the sensors.
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IMPORTANT
11) The sensors must be clean of
mud, dirt, snow or ice in order
for the system to operate
correctly. Be careful not to
scratch or damage the sensors
while cleaning them. Avoid using
dry, rough or hard cloths. The
sensors must be washed using
clean water, with the addition of
car shampoo if necessary. When
using special washing equipment
such as high pressure jets or
steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more
than 10 cm away.
WARNING
57) Parking and other dangerous
manoeuvres are, however, always
the driver’s responsibility. While
carrying out these manoeuvres,
always make sure that no people
(especially children) or animals are
in the area concerned. The
parking sensors are an aid for the
driver, but the driver must never
allow their attention to lapse
during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even those executed
at low speeds.
REFUELLING THE
CAR
IN BRIEF
Stop the engine before refuelling.
Only refuel with unleaded petrol with
octane rating (RON) not less than
95, in compliance with the European
specification EN 228.
In order to prevent damage to the
catalytic converter never introduce
even the smallest amount of leaded
petrol, even in the event of an
emergency.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic
converter leads to harmful exhaust
emissions, thus contributing to air
pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol,
even in small amounts or in an
emergency, as this would damage the
catalytic converter beyond repair.
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FILLING THE TANK
To fill the tank completely, top-up twice
after the first click of the fuel supply
gun. Further top-ups could cause faults
in the fuel supply system.
FUEL TANK PLUG
Plug B fig. 66 is fitted with loss
prevention device C which secures it to
flap A.
Unscrew plug B using the ignition key.
The sealing may cause a slight pressure
increase in the tank. A little breathing
off, while slackening the plug is
absolutely normal. When refuelling,
fasten the plug to the device inside the
flap as shown in fig. 66.
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WARNING
58) Keep naked flames or lit
cigarettes away from the fuel tank
filler: fire risk. Keep your face
away from the fuel filler to prevent
breathing in harmful vapours.
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
The following devices are used for
reducing petrol fuel engine emissions:
❒three-way catalytic converter
(catalytic converter)
❒oxygen sensors
❒evaporation control system.
59)
In addition, do not let the engine run,
even for a test, with one or more spark
plugs disconnected.
WARNING
59) Under operating conditions, the
catalytic converter becomes very
hot. Therefore, do not park the car
on flammable materials (grass,
dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): risk
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the handbook gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.DISPLAY ......................................... 68
MENU ITEMS .................................. 71
CONTROL PANEL AND
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS ........... 78
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 80
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 83
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 83
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 84
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 84
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 85
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 86
- PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED .................................... 86
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 87
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) SYSTEM ................................... 88
- SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED
HEADLIGHTS ..................................... 89
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 89
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
............................................................ 89
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 90
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 90
-FOG LIGHTS ..................................... 90
-REAR FOG LIGHT ............................. 90
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 91
-DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE ........................... 91
- INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE/ENGINE OIL
DETERIORATED ................................. 92
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 93
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 94-LOW BATTERY CHARGE .................. 95
-HILL HOLDER FAILURE .................... 95
- FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE ......... 95
- FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE .... 96
- FUEL CUT-OFF ................................ 96
- FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE ... 96
-INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ........ 96
-EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE ............. 97
-ASR SYSTEM ................................... 97
- POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................ 97
- BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE ................... 97
- PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ........... 97
-iTPMS ............................................... 98
-SERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
............................................................ 99
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................. 99
-ENGAGEMENT OF SPORT
FUNCTION ......................................... 99
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DISPLAY
The car is equipped with a colour
display that, according to the previously
applied settings, will show useful
driving information.
With the ignition key removed, the
display lights up and, depending on the
version, shows the time, the total
odometer reading (in km or miles) and
the 500 logo for a few seconds when a
front door is opened.
NOTE With a low outside temperature
(below 0°C) it may take longer than
normal for information to appear on the
display.COLOUR DISPLAY
"STANDARD" SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 67 can display
the following information:
1Odometer (display of distance
travelled in kilometres/miles)
2Digital engine coolant temperature
gauge
3Digital rev counter
4Gear Shift Indicator
5Date
6Outside temperature gauge
7Car speed indication
8Headlight alignment position (only
with dipped headlights on)
9Time
10eco Index
11Digital fuel level gaugeSPORT MODE
If the SPORT function is used, the
longitudinal/lateral accelerometer
indicator screen (G-meter information)
is displayed automatically. This
considers gravitational acceleration (G)
fig. 68.
2
3
4
5
6
11
10
9
8
7
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