2016 Abarth 500 display

SYMBOLS
Some car components have coloured
labels whose symbols indicate
precautions to be observed when using
this component. Under the bonnet
there is also a label that summarises all
the symbols.
FIAT CODE SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
This is an electrical engine locking
system which increases protection
against an attempted theft of the. It is
automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
Each key contains an electronic
device which modulates the signal
emitted during ignition by an antenna
built into the ignition device. The
signal, which changes each time the
engine is started, is the “password”,
by means of which the control unit
recognises the key and enables
starting.
1)
Operation
Each time the vehicle is started turning
the ignition key toMAR-ON, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a
recognition code to the Powertrain
Control Module to deactivate the
immobiliser.
The acknowledgement code is sent
only if the Fiat CODE system control
unit has recognised the code
transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the code is not
correctly recognised, the symbol
comes on in the display.
In this case, turn the key toSTOPand
then back toMAR-ON; if the lock
continues, try with the other keys
provided with the vehicle. Contact an
Abarth Dealership if you still cannot
start the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own
code which must be stored by the
system's control unit. Contact an
Abarth Dealership to have new keys (up
to 8) stored with a code.
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According to the temperature set by the
user, the automatic climate control
system fig. 26 automatically adjusts:
❒the temperature of the air sent into
the passenger compartment;
❒the speed of the fan (continuous
variation of the air flow rate);
❒the distribution of the air in the
passenger compartment;
❒compressor engagement/
disengagement (for cooling/
dehumidifying the air);
❒interior air recirculation on/off.
All the above functions can be changed
manually by selecting the required
function(s).
Manual setting of a function does not
impair the automatic control of the
other functions even if the AUTO button
LED is off.AUTO button (automatic
climate control function
on)
When the AUTO button is pressed and
the required temperature is set, the
system adjusts air temperature,
quantity and distribution into the
passenger compartment and controls
the compressor operation.
Button
(climate
control system
compressor on/off)
Pressing the button, with LED on, the
compressor and the LED switch off.
When the compressor is off:
❒the system will deactivate air
recirculation to prevent the windows
from misting up;
❒it is not possible to convey air to the
passenger compartment with a
temperature below the outside
temperature (the displayed
temperature value will flash when the
system cannot guarantee the
required comfort conditions);
❒the fan speed can be manually reset
(with compressor enabled, ventilation
cannot go below a bar shown on
the display).OFF button (climate
control system off)
Pressing the OFF button the climate
control system is turned off.
With climate control system off:
❒all LEDs are off;
❒set temperature display is off;
❒air recirculation is off;
❒the compressor is off;
❒the fan is off.
In this condition, air recirculation can be
turned on or off without activating the
climate control system.
Button
(internal air
recirculation on/off)
It is advisable to switch the internal air
recirculation on whilst queuing or in
tunnels to prevent the introduction of
polluted air.
LED on button ON = recirculation ON.
LED on button OFF = recirculation OFF.
At low temperatures or if the
compressor is off, the recirculation is
forced to off to avoid misting.
IMPORTANT It is inadvisable to use air
recirculation when the outside
temperature is low, since the windows
could mist rapidly.
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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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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
❒up (position 1) fig. 28: activates
the right direction indicator;
❒down (position 2): activates the left
direction indicator.
Warning light
orwill blink on the
instrument panel. The direction
indicators switch off automatically when
the steering wheel is straightened.
"Lane Change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the selected
side flashes three times and then
switches off automatically."FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car
to be lit for a set time.
Activation:with the ignition key on
STOP or removed, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel within 2
minutes from turning the engine off.
At each single movement of the stalk,
the lights will remain on for an extra
30 seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds: then the lights are switched
off automatically.
Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light on the instrument
panel turns on and the display shows
how long the function remains active.
The warning light switches on when the
stalk is pulled for the first time and
stays lit until the function switches off
automatically. Each time the stalk is
activated it increases the time that the
lights remain on.
Deactivation:keep the stalk pulled
towards the steering wheel for more
than two seconds.
WARNING
12) The daytime running lights are
an alternative to the dipped
headlights for driving in countries
where it is compulsory to have
lights on during the day; where it
is not compulsory, the use of
daytime running lights is
permitted.
13) Daytime running lights cannot
replace dipped headlights when
driving at night or through
tunnels. The use of daytime
running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in
which you are driving. Comply
with legal requirements.
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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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The intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the
display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for
fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the
tank area.
14)
After a collision, turn the ignition key to
STOP position to prevent the battery
from running down.
To restore the correct operation of the
car, proceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position
❒activate the right direction indicator
❒deactivate the right direction indicator
❒activate the left direction indicator
❒deactivate the left direction indicator
❒activate the right direction indicator
❒deactivate the right direction indicator
❒activate the left direction indicator
❒deactivate the left direction indicator
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP
position
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position.
WARNING
14) If, after an impact, you smell fuel
or notice leaks from the fuel
system, do not reactivate the
system to avoid the risk of fire.
INTERIOR FITTINGS
CIGAR LIGHTER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located on the central tunnel
fig. 33,near the handbrake lever. To
activate the cigar lighter, press button
A.
After a few seconds the button goes
back to its initial position and the cigar
lighter is ready for use.
15)
IMPORTANT Always check that the
cigar lighter is switched off.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices
with power higher than 180 W to the
socket. Do not damage the socket by
using unsuitable plugs.
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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.
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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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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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