2016 FIAT 500 ABARTH Owners Manual

Audio Systems (Radio).....................194
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................88
Automatic Door Locks ......................23
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........216
Automatic Transaxle ........................11
Automatic Transmission ..............235, 371, 373
Adding Fluid ...................... .372, 373
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................373
Fluid Change ......................... .373
Fluid Level Check ...................... .372
Fluid Type ........................... .396
Gear Ranges .......................... .238
Special Additives ...................... .372
Autostick .............................. .243
Battery ............................ .155, 352
Charging System Light ...................155
Jump Starting ......................... .331
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........19Belts, Seat
...............................77
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................357
B-Pillar Location ......................... .269
Brake Assist System ...................... .255
Brake Fluid ......................... .394, 396
Brake, Parking .......................... .249
Brakes ................................ .368
Brake System ........................ .253, 368
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .254
Master Cylinder ....................... .369
Parking ............................. .249
Warning Light ........................ .153
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................236
Bulb Replacement ..................... .388, 389
Bulbs, Light .......................... .79, 388
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........393
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .393
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INDEX 415

Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .302
Oil (Engine) .......................... .350
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................76, 301
Cargo Area Features ...................... .129
Car Washes ............................ .374
Cellular Phone .......................... .213
Chains, Tire ............................ .287
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .323
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .264
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .345
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............75
Checks, Safety ............................75
Child Restraint ............................55
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................60
Child Restraints .........................55
Child Seat Installation .....................71
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........68Infants And Child Restraints
................58
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....67
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................69
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......62
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........58
Seating Positions ........................61
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .298
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .375
Climate Control ......................... .213
Clutch ................................ .369
Clutch Fluid ............................ .369
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .281
Connector UCI................................ .195
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........195
Contract, Service ......................... .406
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... .393
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Cooling System.......................... .363
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............365
Coolant Level ..................... .363, 367
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................366
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................363
Inspection ........................... .367
Points To Remember ..................366, 367
Pressure Cap ......................... .366
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........364, 394
Corrosion Protection ...................... .373
Cruise Light ......................... .175, 177
Cupholders ............................ .127
Customer Assistance ...................... .404
Customer Programmable Features .............197
Data Recorder, Event .......................54
Daytime Running Lights ....................102
Dealer Service ........................... .347
Defroster, Windshield ....................77, 215 Diagnostic System, Onboard
.................344
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................372
Disarming, Security System ...................15
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................366
Door Ajar .......................... .159, 160
Door Ajar Light ...................... .159, 160
Door Locks ..............................21
Door Locks, Automatic ......................23
Downshifting ........................... .234
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .246
Electrical Power Outlets .....................123
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................89
Electronic Brake Control System ...............254
Brake Assist System .....................255
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INDEX 417

Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........110
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............257
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........156
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......178
Exit Trip ............................. .182
NewTrip ............................ .182
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................182
Trip Computer ........................ .181
Trip Functions ........................ .183
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................309
Jacking .............................. .323
Jump Starting ......................... .331
Towing ............................. .338
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........345
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .351
Break-In Recommendations .................74
Checking Oil Level ..................... .348Compartment
......................... .343
Cooling ............................. .363
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................76, 301
Fails To Start ......................... .231
Flooded, Starting ...................... .231
Fuel Requirements ..................... .297
Oil ............................. .348, 393
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .350
Oil Filter ............................ .350
Oil Selection ...................... .349, 394
Overheating .......................... .309
Starting ............................. .229
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............50
Ethanol ............................... .298
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission Fluid Type ........................... .371
Event Data Recorder ........................54
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................76, 301
Exhaust System ....................... .76, 360
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Exterior Lights........................ .79, 388
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .351
Air Conditioning ...................... .355
Engine Oil ........................... .350
Engine Oil Disposal .....................350
Flashers Turn Signal ........................ .79, 174
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .101
Flooded Engine Starting ....................231
Fluid, Brake ............................ .396
Fluid Capacities ......................... .393
Fluid Leaks ..............................79
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................372
Fluids ................................ .394
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........394
Fog Lights .......................... .105, 168Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
.....................335
Fuel .................................. .297
Adding ............................. .302
Additives ............................ .299
Capacity ............................ .393
Clean Air ............................ .298
Ethanol ............................. .298
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................302
Gasoline ............................. .297
Materials Added ....................... .299
Methanol ............................ .298
Octane Rating ......................... .297
Requirements ......................... .297
Specifications ......................... .394
Tank Capacity ......................... .393
Fueling ............................... .302
Fuses ................................. .381
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ................302, 304
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INDEX 419

Gasoline, Clean Air....................... .298
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... .297, 393
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................298
Gear Ranges ............................ .238
Gear Select Lever Override ..................337
General Information ...................... .297
General Maintenance ...................... .347
Glass Cleaning .......................... .379
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .246
Headlights ............................. .100
Cleaning ............................ .379
Switch .............................. .101
Head Restraints ...........................95
Heated Mirrors ............................90
Heated Seats .............................95
Heater ................................ .213Hill Start Assist
.......................... .256
Holder, Cup ............................ .127
Hood Release .............................98
Ignition .................................11
Key..................................11
Ignition Key Removal .......................11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................13
Information Center, Vehicle ..................178
Instrument Cluster .....................158, 174
Instrument Cluster ...................138, 146
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............136
Instrument Panel Cover .....................379
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............380
Interior Appearance Care ....................378
Interior Lighting ......................... .103
Introduction ..............................4
Jacking Instructions ....................... .325
420 INDEX

Jack Location........................... .324
Jack Operation ....................... .323, 325
Jump Starting ........................... .331
Key Fob Disarm The Alarm .......................15
Key-In Reminder ..........................13
Key, Replacement ..........................14
Keys ...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................13
Lane Change Assist ....................... .103
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................30
Latches .................................79
Hood ................................98
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .297
Leaks, Fluid ..............................79
Life Of Tires ............................ .284
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................25 Light Bulbs
.......................... .79, 388
Lights .............................. .79, 100
AirBag .........................52, 77, 150
Brake Assist Warning ....................261
Brake Warning ........................ .153
Bulb Replacement ...................... .389
Cruise ........................... .175, 177
Engine Temperature Warning ...............158
Exterior ...............................79
Fog ................................ .168
High Beam ........................... .101
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........166
Park ............................ .101, 174
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .151
Service .............................. .389
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............161
Traction Control ....................... .261
Turn Signal ..................... .79, 102, 174
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .158, 174
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INDEX 421

Loading VehicleTires ............................... .269
Locks Automatic Door .........................23
Door .................................21
Power Door ............................23
Lubrication, Body ........................ .357
Lug Nuts .............................. .321
Maintenance Free Battery ....................352
Maintenance, General ..................... .347
Maintenance Procedures ....................347
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .398
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .166, 345
Manual, Service ......................... .408
Manual Transmission ...................232, 371
Fluid Level Check ...................... .371
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................371
Lubricant Selection ...................371, 396 Master Cylinder (Brakes)
....................369
Methanol .............................. .298
Mirrors .................................87
Automatic Dimming ......................88
Electric Powered .........................89
Heated ...............................90
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................288
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .298
Multi-Function Control Lever .................100
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................74
Occupant Restraints ........................27
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................297
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .181
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................181
Oil, Engine ......................... .348, 393
Capacity ............................ .393
422 INDEX