2016 Abarth 500 buttons

Backrest angle
adjustment
Turn knob B fig. 11 until the desired
position is reached.
Backrest folding
To fold the backrest over, pull the lever
C fig. 17 (on the seat back) upwards;
then release it and, pushing on the
backrest, slide the seat forward.
WARNING
6) All adjustments must be made
with the car stationary.
7) After releasing the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat
is locked on the guides by trying
to move it back and forth. If the
seat is not locked into place, it
may unexpectedly slide and cause
the driver to lose control of the
car.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
REAR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To extract the rear head restraints press
buttons B and C fig. 18 at the side of
the two supports simultaneously and lift
them out upwards. The rear head
restraints must be lifted out with the
backrest released and tilted toward the
passenger compartment or with the
tailgate open. To bring the head
restraint to the correct position, lift it
until you hear it click.
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Buttons(temperature
setting)
When the button
is pressed, the
temperature requested in the
passenger compartment rises until the
value HI is reached (maximum heating).
When the button
is pressed, the
temperature requested in the
passenger compartment decreases
until the value LO is reached (maximum
cooling).
IMPORTANT If the heating fluid
temperature is not sufficiently high, the
maximum fan speed does not come
on straight away in order to limit the
intake of insufficiently hot air into the
passenger compartment.Buttons
(fan speed
adjustment)
When the buttons
orare pressed,
the fan speed, shown by the switching
on of lit bars on the display, increases
or decreases.
The fan can be cut off only if the
compressor has been switched off
button).
To restore automatic fan speed control,
press the AUTO button.
Buttons
(manual air
distribution selection)
By pressing the buttons, one of the five
possible air flow distribution patterns
can be selected:
air flow to the windscreen and front
side window diffusers to demist
or defrost them.
air flow to central and side
dashboard vents to ventilate the
chest and the face during the hot
season.
air flow to the front seat feet area
diffusers. Due to the natural
tendency of heat to spread
upwards, this type of distribution
warms the passenger
compartment up as quickly as
possible, providing an immediate
feeling of warmth.
+distribution between feet area
diffusers (warmest air) and
dashboard diffusers (coolest
air).
+distribution between feet area
diffusers and windscreen/
front side window diffusers.
This type of distribution
achieves effective heating of
the passenger compartment
and prevents the windows
from misting up.
The set air distribution is shown by the
LEDs on the selected buttons coming
on.
To restore the automatic air distribution
control, press the AUTO button.
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
IN BRIEF
These operate when the ignition key
is turned to MAR-ON and for about
three minutes after the ignition key is
turned to STOP or removed unless
one of the doors is opened.
20)
The electric window control buttons are
located beside the gear lever fig. 47
and activate:
A Opening/closing of the left window.
B Opening/closing of the right
window.
21)
If the button is held down for several
seconds, the window raises or lowers
automatically (only with key in MAR-ON
position).
As regards the passenger's side
window, only the opening occurs
automatically with the same procedure.
WARNING
20) Incorrect use of the electric
windows may be dangerous.
Before and during operation,
always check that nobody is
exposed to the risk of being
injured either directly by the
moving window or through
objects getting caught or hit by it.
21) When leaving the car, always
remove the ignition key to avoid
the risk of injury for people still on
board due to accidental operation
of the electric windows.
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HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM ALIGNMENT
The correct alignment of the headlights
is important for the comfort and safety
of not only the driver but all other road
users. This is also covered by a specific
rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly aimed
to guarantee the best visibility
conditions for all drivers while travelling
with headlights on.
Contact an Abarth Dealership to have
them properly adjusted.
Check light beam alignment every time
the load or its distribution changes.
IMPORTANT When the gas discharge
(Xenon) headlights (for versions/
markets, where provided) are switched
on, normally parabolas and light beam
move vertically for about 2 seconds
until headlight alignment has stabilised.HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key
in the MAR-ON position and the dipped
headlights on.
Headlight alignment
adjustment
When the car is loaded, it slopes
backwards. This means the light beam
rises.
In this case, restore the correct
alignment by operating buttons+and–
fig. 59.The adjustment positions are shown on
the display.
Position 0 - one or two people in the
front seats.
Position1-4passengers.
Position2-4passengers + load in the
luggage compartment.
Position 3 - driver + maximum
permitted load stowed in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT Gas discharge headlights
(Xenon headlights) are automatically
adjusted. Headlight alignment
adjustment is electronic and therefore
cannot be manually adjusted using
the+and–buttons.
FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact an Abarth Dealership to have
the fog lights properly adjusted.
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ECO INDEX
The eco Index allows the driver to
monitor their driving style in order to
achieve more efficient driving in terms
of fuel economy and emissions
reduction.
The assessment of the driving style is
shown on the display through a digital
graduated scale A fig. 69.
The scale ranges from a min. value of 0
up to a max. value of 5 and indicates
the eco-sustainability of the driving style
(0 = low, 5 = high).NOTES
The values measured are not directly
connected to instant fuel consumption
but are intended to suggest how the
driver can alter their driving style in
order to reduce consumption.
Different journeys may have different
values even though the driver maintains
the same driving style, since they are
affected by factors such as traffic
conditions, length of journey and engine
cold starting.
An "eco" drive is a more "fluid" drive,
even if traffic conditions often inhibit
this. A more "aggressive" drive, on the
other hand, implies frequent
acceleration/deceleration with resulting
increased fuel consumption and
harmful emissions.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
The GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) system
advises the driver to change gear
through a special indication on the
display.
Through the GSI, the driver is informed
that the gear change will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption.When the SHIFT (SHIFT UP) iconis
shown on the display, the GSI is
advising the driver to engage a higher
gear, while the SHIFT (SHIFT DOWN)
icon advises the driver to engage
a lower gear.
The indication on the instrument panel
remains until the driver shifts gear or the
driving conditions return to a situation
where gearshifting is not required to
optimise consumption.
CONTROL BUTTONS
+To scroll through the screen and the
options upwards or to increase the
value displayed.
MENUPress briefly to access the
menu and/or go to next
screen or to confirm the
desired selection. Hold
down to go back to the
standard screen.
–To scroll through the screen and the
options downwards or to decrease
the value displayed.
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NoteButtons+and–activate different
functions according to the following
situations:
❒within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up or down through the
options;
❒during setting operations, they
increase or decrease values.
NoteWhen one of the front doors is
opened, the display is activated
showing the time and mileage for a few
seconds.SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of
options which can be selected using
buttons+and–to access the different
selection and setting operations (Setup)
indicated below.
Some options have a submenu.
The menu can be activated by briefly
pressing the MENU button
. Single
presses on buttons+or–will scroll
through the setup menu options.
Operating modes are different
according to the characteristics of the
option selected.
The menu comprises the following
functions:
❒MENU
❒LIGHTING
❒SPEED WARNING
❒HEADLIGHT SENSOR
❒TRIP B ACTIVATION
❒SET TIME
❒SET DATE
❒SEE RADIO
❒AUTOCLOSE
❒UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
❒LANGUAGE
❒WARNINGS VOLUME❒BUTTON VOLUME
❒SEAT BELT BUZZER
❒SERVICE
❒PASSENGER AIRBAG
❒DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
❒TYRE RESET
❒EXIT MENU
Selecting an option from the main
menu without a submenu:
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
select the main menu option to be
set;
❒press buttons+or–(with single
presses) to select the new setting;
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
store the new setting and to go back
to the same main menu option
selected previously.
Selecting an option from the main
menu with a submenu:
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
display the first submenu option;
❒press buttons+or–(with single
presses) to scroll through all the
submenu options;
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
select the displayed submenu option
and to open the relevant setup menu;
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❒press buttons+or–(with single
presses) to select the new setting for
this submenu option;
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
store the new setting and to go back
to the same submenu option
selected previously.
MENU ITEMS
Menu
This option allows you to access the
Setup menu.
Press the+or–button to select the
various Menu items.
Hold down the MENU button
to
return to the standard screen.
Lighting (Car interior
lighting adjustment)
On some versions, the instrument panel
is provided with a light sensor capable
of detecting environmental light
conditions and adjusting the brightness
of the panel accordingly.
The brightness of the instrument panel
may therefore change while travelling
following an event causing a switch
from "day" to "night" conditions (or vice
versa) in the passenger compartment
(e.g. in a tunnel, on avenues in
shadows, under flyovers, etc.). The
lighting can be adjusted in night mode
only with dipped headlights on. If the
headlights are not on, it can be
adjusted in day mode.This function is available, with the
dipped headlights on and in night-time
conditions, to adjust the brightness
of the instrument panel, control
buttons, radio and automatic climate
control displays.
On some versions, during the daytime
and with dipped headlights on, the
instrument panel, control buttons, radio
and automatic climate control displays
are set to maximum brightness.
To adjust the brightness, proceed as
follows:
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
make the display flash the previously
stored level;
❒press button+or–to adjust the
brightness level;
❒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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