2017 Abarth 500 service

SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Abarth has planned a
series of checks and services at fixed
distance intervals or fixed time intervals,
as described in the Scheduled
Servicing Plan.
Before each service, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
fluids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all
Abarth Dealerships according to a set
time schedule. If, during each
operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with the explicit
agreement of the Customer. If your car
is used frequently for towing, the
interval between one service operation
and the next should be reduced.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Scheduled Servicing interventions are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure
to have them carried out may invalidate
the warranty.It is advisable to inform an Abarth
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
For versions fitted with specific
equipment, in addition to what is
described in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan, refer to the relevant additional
items in the dedicated supplements.
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BATTERY
The car is fitted with a low-maintenance
battery: no electrolyte top-ups with
distilled water are needed in standard
conditions of use.
INSPECTING THE
CHARGE AND THE
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
The operations must be carried out as
described in this Owner Handbook only
by specialised personnel. Any top-up
operations must be carried out by
skilled personnel and by an Abarth
Dealership.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
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5)If required, replace the battery with a
genuine spare part with the same
specifications.
If a battery with different specifications
is fitted, the service intervals given in
the "Scheduled Servicing Plan" will no
longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
when you park the car, ensure that
the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any lights
from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the
car: the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all internal
lights off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g.
Uconnect™, hazard warning lights,
etc.) switched on for a long time when
the engine is not running;
before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery pole;
completely tighten the battery
terminals.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (this can happen as early as
-10°C). Refer to the paragraph "Car
inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if the
car is left parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to
install electrical accessories that require
permanent electrical supply (alarm,
etc.) or accessories that in any case
burden the electrical supply, contact an
Abarth Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices available in
Lineaccessori Abarth, will evaluate the
overall electric consumption, checking
whether the car’s electrical system is
capable of withstanding the load
required, or whether it should
be integrated with a more powerful
battery.
Since some of these devices continue
to consume electricity even when
the engine is off, they gradually run
down the battery.
WARNING
142)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of
explosion and fire.
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PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF
ITS LIFE
(for markets where provided)
FCA has been committed for many years to safeguarding the environment through the constant improvement of its production
processes and manufacturing products that are increasingly "eco-compatible". To grant customers the best possible service
in terms of respecting environmental laws and in response to European Directive 2000/53/EC governing vehicles at the end of
their life, FCA is offering its customers the chance to hand over their vehicle at the end of its life without incurring any additional
costs. The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over, the last keeper or owner should not incur any
expenses as a result of it having a zero or negative market value
To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, contact one of our dealerships if you are purchasing another
vehicle or an FCA-authorised collection and scrapping centre. These centres have been carefully chosen to offer high quality
service for the collection, treatment and recycling of vehicles at their end of life, respecting the surrounding environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from an FCA dealership or by calling the
number in the Warranty Booklet or by consulting the websites of the various FCA brands.
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Front panel control summary table
Button Functions Mode
Ignition Short button press
Switching off Short button press
Volume adjustment Left/right rotation of knob
Volume activation/deactivation (Mute/Pause) Short button press
Display on/off Short button press
Exit the selection/return to previous screen Short button press
Settings Short button press
BROWSE ENTERScrolling the list or tuning to a radio station Left/right rotation of knob
Confirmation of the option displayed Short button press
APPSAccess to the additional functions, e.g.: Time display, Compass
(where provided), External temperature, Radio Media and
Uconnect™ LIVEShort button press
PHONE Phone data display Short button press
TRIP
(Uconnect™ 5" LIVE
versions)Access to the Trip menu Short button press
NAV
(Uconnect™ 5" Nav
LIVEversions)Access to the Navigation menu Short button press
MEDIA
Source selection: USB/iPod, AUX,
Bluetooth®Short button press
RADIO Access to the Radio mode Short button press
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Making a phone call
The operations described below can
only be accessed if supported by
the mobile phone in use.
For all functions available, refer to the
mobile phone owner's handbook.
A call can be made by:
selecting theicon (mobile
phone phonebook);
selecting “Recent Calls”;
selecting theicon;
pressing the “Redial” button.
Text message reader
The system can read the messages
received by the mobile phone.
To use this function the mobile phone
must support the SMS exchange
function throughBluetooth®.
If this function is not supported by the
phone, the corresponding
button is
deactivated (greyed out).
When a text message is received, the
display will show a screen where the
options “Listen”, “Call” or “Ignore” can
be selected.
Press the
button to access the list
of SMS messages received by the
mobile phone (the list displays a
maximum of 60 messages received).Browsing SMS messages
(where provided)
Using the steering wheel commands,
you can view and manage the last
10 SMS messages received on the
instrument panel. To use this function
the mobile phone must support the
SMS exchange function throughBlu-
etooth®.
Select “Phone” on the instrument panel
menu and then select “SMS reader”
using the arrow keys on the steering
wheel controls.
The ‘SMS reader’ submenu allows the
last 10 SMS messages to be displayed.
WARNING Some mobile phones may
not take the SMS delivery confirmation
settings into account when interfacing
withUconnect™. If an SMS message
is sent viaUconnect™, the user could
face an additional cost, without any
warning, due to the SMS delivery
confirmation request sent by the phone.
For any problems related to the above,
contact your telephone service provider.
APPS Mode
Press the APPS button on the front
panel to display the following operating
settings:
Outside Temperature
Clock
Compass (NAV versions only)
Trip (where present)
Uconnect™ LIVE
Uconnect™ LIVE
Services
Press the APPS button to access a
radio menu which shows all the
application functions of the system,
such as: Trip computer (where present),
Settings, Compass (where present),
Uconnect™ LIVEApplications.
If there is aUconnect™ LIVEicon, the
system is set up for the connected
services and allows the applications to
be used directly from the radio, for a
more efficient and advanced use of the
vehicle. The application functions are
present according to the vehicle
configuration and to the market.
To use theUconnect™ LIVEservices,
you must:
Download theUconnect™ LIVE
App from the "Apple Store" or "Google
play" on your compatible smartphone,
making sure that the data connection is
enabled.
Use theUconnect™ LIVEApp to
register on www.driveuconnect.eu
or on the www.fiat.it website.
Start theUconnect™ LIVEApp on
the smartphone and enter your details.
For further information about the
services available in your market, visit
the www.DriveUconnect.eu website.
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First access to the vehicle
Once you have launched the
Uconnect™ LIVEApp and entered
your details, you have to pair theBlu-
etooth® with your smartphone and the
radio, as described in the "Pairing a
mobile phone" chapter, to access the
Uconnect™LIVE services in your
vehicle.
The list of supported mobile phones is
available on www.driveuconnect.eu.
When pairing is complete, the
connected services can be accessed
by pressing theUconnect™ LIVEicon
on the radio.
When the activation process is
complete, a message will inform the
user. If a personal profile is necessary
for the services, your accounts can
be connected through theUconnect™
LIVEApp, or in your personal area on
www.driveuconnect.eu.
User not connected
If the user does not pair the phone with
Bluetooth®, when theUconnect™
LIVEbutton is pressed, the radio menu
shows disabled icons, except foreco-
:Drive™.
Further information about the
eco:Drive™functions is available in
the dedicated chapter.Settings of the Uconnect™ services
that can be managed through the
radio
The "Settings" section can be accessed
through the
icon in theUconnect™
LIVEservices menu on the radio. In
this section the user can check the
system options and change them
according to their preferences.
Systems updating
If an update is available for the
Uconnect™ LIVEsystem while you
are using theUconnect™services,
you will be informed with a message on
the radio screen.
The update requires downloading the
new version of theUconnect™ LIVE
services management software.
The update is made using the data
connection of the paired smartphone.
The amount of traffic generated will
be communicated to the user.
THE Uconnect™ LIVE APP
TheUconnect™ LIVEApp must be
installed on your smartphone to access
the connected services on the car.
This can be used to manage your
profile and customise your
Uconnect™ LIVEexperience.
The App can be downloaded from "App
Store" or "Google Play".For safety reasons, the App cannot be
accessed when the phone is paired
with the radio.
Personal details (e-mail and password)
are required to access theUconnect™
LIVEradio services, therefore your
personal account is protected and can
only be accessed by the real user.
Connected services that can be
accessed on the vehicle
TheUconnect™ LIVEservices
available in the radio menu may change
depending on the market.
Theeco:Drive™and my:Car
applications were developed to improve
the customer's driving experience,
therefore they are available in all
markets where theUconnect™ LIVE
services can be accessed.
For further information visit the
www.driveuconnect.eu website.
If the navigation system is installed in
the radio, accessing theUconnect™
LIVEservices enables use of the
TomTom LIVE services. Further
information about the LIVE functions is
available in the dedicated chapter.
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Summary table of display buttons
Button Functions Mode
Radio Access to the Radio mode Press button
Media
Source selection: USB/iPod, AUX,
Bluetooth®Press button
Phone Phone data display Press button
Uconnect™Access the additional functions (e.g. Compass display,Uconnect™
LIVEPress button
Nav
(*)Access to the navigation function Press button
Settings Access the settings menu Press button
Trip Access to the Trip menu Press button
(*)Uconnect™ 7" HD Nav LIVEversions only
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when the pairing procedure is
completed successfully, a screen is
displayed: answer "Yes" to the question
to pair the mobile phone as favourite
(the mobile phone will have priority over
all other mobile phones to be paired
subsequently). If no other devices are
paired, the system will consider the first
associated device as favourite.
NOTE After updating the phone
software, for proper operation, it is
recommended to remove the phone
from the list of devices linked to the
radio, delete the previous system
pairing also from the list ofBluetooth®
devices on the phone and make a new
pairing.
MAKING A PHONE CALL
The operations described below can
only be accessed if supported by
the mobile phone in use. For all
functions available, refer to the mobile
phone owner's handbook.
A call can be made by:
selecting "Phonebook";
selecting "Recent";
selecting "Dial";
selecting "Redial".FAVOURITES
You can add a number or a contact (if
already in Contacts) to the favourite
list during a call by pressing one of the
five "Empty" graphic buttons on the
upper part of the display. The favourites
can also be managed by using the
Phone Book options.
TEXT MESSAGE READER
The system can read the messages
received by the mobile phone.
To use this function the mobile phone
must support the SMS exchange
function throughBluetooth®.
If this function is not supported by the
phone, the corresponding "Text" button
is deactivated (greyed out). When a
text message is received, the display
will show a screen where the options
"Read", "Show", "Call" or "Ignore" can
be selected.
Press the "Text" graphic button to
access the list of text messages
received by the mobile phone (the list
displays a maximum of 60 messages
received).DO NOT DISTURB FUNCTION
By pressing the "Do not disturb"
graphic button the user will not receive
notifications in case of incoming calls
or text messages. The user can reply
with a default or customised message
by means of the settings.
SIRI EYES FREE
(available only with iPhone 4S and
subsequent versions and compatible
iOS versions)
After having paired the Siri enabled
device toUconnect™, hold the
button on the steering wheel
pressed and then release it.
After the double beep, you can start
interacting with Siri, to listen to music,
get directions, read text messages
and more.
Uconnect™ LIVE
SERVICES
Press theUconnect™button to
access theUconnect™ LIVE
applications.
The services available depend on the
car configuration and the market.
To use theUconnect™ LIVEservices,
you need to download theUconnect™
LIVEapp from Google Play or Apple
Store and register using the app or on
www.DriveUconnect.eu.
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