2016 Abarth 500 seats

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The handbook that you are reading
simply and directly explains how it
is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.SYMBOLS ...................................... 10
FIAT CODE SYSTEM ....................... 10
THE KEYS....................................... 11
IGNITION SWITCH .......................... 14
SEATS ............................................ 15
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 17
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 18
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 19
CLIMATIC COMFORT ..................... 21
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 22
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 24
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 26
EXTERNAL LIGHTS......................... 30
WINDOW CLEANING ...................... 32
ROOF LIGHTS ................................ 33
CONTROLS .................................... 34
INTERIOR FITTINGS ....................... 36
FIXED GLASS ROOF ....................... 40
ELECTRIC SUN ROOF .................... 40
DOORS ........................................... 42
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 44
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........... 45
BONNET ......................................... 48
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................. 50
HEADLIGHTS.................................. 51ESC SYSTEM ................................. 52
ITPMS (INDIRECT TYRE
PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM) ........................................ 56
EOBD SYSTEM............................... 59
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ...................................... 59
RADIO SYSTEM .............................. 60
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER................................... 60
PARKING SENSORS....................... 62
REFUELLING THE CAR .................. 64
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT .............................. 65
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SEATS
FRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 11 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the rim of the steering wheel.
6) 7)
Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move lever C fig. 12 up or down until
the required height is reached.Backrest angle
adjustment
Turn knob B fig. 13 until the desired
position is reached.Backrest folding
To fold the backrest over, adjust lever D
fig. 14 (movement 1) and push the
backrest forwards until it locks
(movement 2).
Then release lever D and, pushing on
the backrest, slide the seat forward
(movement 3).
Driver side and
passenger side, with
position memory
To bring back the seat in its initial
position proceed as follows:
❒slide the seat backwards pushing on
the backrest, until the seat is locked
(movement 4);
❒adjust lever D fig. 14 (movement 5);
❒raise the backrest (movement 6) until
you hear the lock click.
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IMPORTANT Using lever D fig. 14
before locking the seat in its initial
position will cause the initial seat
position to be lost. In this case the
position of the seat must be restored
through lengthwise adjustment lever A
fig. 11.
Passenger side without
position memory
To bring back the seat in its initial
position proceed as follows:
❒slide the seat backwards pushing on
the backrest to the desired position
(movement 4);
❒adjust lever D fig. 14 (movement 5);
❒raise the backrest (movement 6) until
you hear the lock click.
6)
The type of reattachment manoeuvre
has been chosen to guarantee the
safety of the occupant.
If an obstacle is present (e.g. a bag)
and the seat cannot be returned to its
original position, the mechanism
reattaches the seat only positioning the
backrest, always ensuring that the
seat is correctly attached to its guides.REAR SEATS
Backrest release
For versions with joint seat: lift levers A
and B fig. 15 and guide the backrest
onto the cushion.
For versions with split seat: lift lever A
or B fig. 15 to release the left or right
part of the backrest respectively and
guide the backrest onto the cushion.SPORT FRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 16 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the rim of the steering wheel.
6) 7)
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To lower the head restraint, press
button B fig. 18. The particular shape of
the head restraint deliberately interferes
with the correct support of the rear
passenger’s back on the backrest in
order to force them to lift the head
restraint for correct use.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used,
always set the head restraints in the
"completely raised" position.STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel can be adjusted
vertically.
To adjust the steering wheel, move the
lever fig. 19 downwards to position
2. Adjust the steering wheel into the
most suitable position and lock it in this
position by moving the lever A to
position 1.
8) 9)
WARNING
8) Adjustments must be made only
with the car stationary and engine
off.
9) It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also
result in the car not meeting
type-approval requirements.
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STORAGE
COMPARTMENT UNDER
PASSENGER SEAT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, there is a storage
compartment under the passenger seat
fig. 37.
To access the storage compartment, lift
the front area of cushion 1 to release
it, then lift the back of the cushion
2 (backrest side).
To close the storage compartment,
lower and fit the back of the cushion
under the backrest without forcing
it, then press the front part until it locks
into place.CUP/BOTTLE HOLDERS
On the central tunnel there are two
cup/can holders for the front seats and
two for the rear seats.
POWER SOCKET
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located on the central tunnel and
is supplied with ignition key at
MAR-ON.
Open protective cover A to use the
socket fig. 38.Correct operation is ensured only if the
connected accessories are provided
with approved standard plugs, present
on all Lineaccessori Abarth
components.
IMPORTANT With the engine off and
ignition key turned to MAR-ON,
extended use (i.e. for over one hour) of
accessories which drain a lot of power
may reduce battery efficiency and
therefore cause misfiring.
6)
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EMERGENCY TAILGATE
OPENING
To open the tailgate from the passenger
compartment if the car battery is flat
or the electric tailgate lock is faulty,
proceed as follows (see "Extending the
luggage compartment" in this chapter):
❒extract the rear head restraints
❒fold the backrests over
❒to unlock the tailgate mechanically,
working from the inside of the
luggage compartment, use lever A
fig. 50.EXTENDING THE
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
The separate rear seats allow partial
fig. 51 or total fig. 52 luggage
extension.REMOVING THE PARCEL
SHELF
To remove the parcel shelf, release it
from its two side pins and pull it out.
PARTIAL EXTENSION
(50/50)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Proceed as follows:
❒lift out rear seat head restraints
(where provided) with backrest
released and tilted toward the
passenger compartment or with the
tailgate open
❒check that the seat belt is fully
extended and not twisted
❒operate lever A or B fig. 53 to release
the left hand or right hand part of the
backrest respectively and guide it
onto the cushion.
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compartment

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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The belt must not be twisted. The
upper part must pass over the shoulder
and cross the chest diagonally. The
lower part must adhere to the pelvis
fig. 77, not to the abdomen of the
occupant. Never use devices (clips,
clamps, etc.) that hold the seat belt
away from your body.
IMPORTANT Each seat belt must be
used by only one person. Never travel
with a child sitting on the passenger's
lap and a single belt to protect them
both fig. 78. In general, do not place
any objects between the person and
the belt.SEAT BELTS
MAINTENANCE
For keeping the seat belts in efficient
conditions, observe the following:
❒always use the seat belt well
stretched and never twisted; make
sure that it is free to run without
obstructions;
❒replace the belt after an accident of a
certain severity even if it does not
appear to be damaged. Always
replace the belt if the pretensioners
were deployed;
❒hand wash the seat belts with water
and mild soap, rinse and leave to dry
in the shade. Never use strong
detergents, bleach, paints or any
other substance which could
damage the belt fibres;❒prevent the retractors from getting
wet: their correct operation is only
guaranteed if water does not get
inside;
❒replace the seat belt when there is
wear or cuts.
WARNING
67) The pretensioner may be used
only once. Contact an Abarth
Dealership to have it replaced
after it has been deployed.
68) For maximum safety, keep the
back of your seat upright, lean
back into it and make sure the
seat belt fits closely across your
chest and pelvis. Always fasten
the seat belts on both the front
and the rear seats! Travelling
without wearing seat belts will
increase the risk of serious injury
or even death in the event of an
accident.
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