2017 FIAT 500 ABARTH CABRIO Owners Manual

REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located in
the center of the instrument panel, below the
radio. Push this button to turn on the rear window
defroster. An indicator in the Instrument Cluster Dis-
play will illuminate when the rear window defroster is
on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 20 minutes. To manually shut the
defroster off, push the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
Rear Seat Release Buttons
Folded Rear Seats
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage
to the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft
cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping paral-
lel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled
off after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of
the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES .........107
 TURBO BOOST GAUGE .................108
 SPORT INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS .........109
 SPORT TURBO INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS . . .113
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ................117
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ......119
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights .............120
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights ...........127
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ...........137
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ............138
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ...........138
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........139
▫ Instrument Cluster Display And Controls . . .139
▫ Display Menu Set-Up ..................140 ▫
Oil Change Message Reset ..............142
▫ Trip Computer ..................... .142
▫ Trip Button ........................ .143
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .143
▫ Trip Functions ..................... .143
▫ Values Displayed .....................144
▫ Submenu Personal Settings .............145
 CYBERSECURITY ..................... .150
 UCONNECT RADIOS ..................151
 IPOD/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED ......................... .151
 UCONNECT SETTINGS .................152
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate ...............152
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen .............1534

▫Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
5.0/5.0 NAV Settings .................153
 UCONNECT 5.0/5.0 NAV VOICE RECOGNITION
QUICK TIPS ........................ .162
▫ Introducing Uconnect ..................162
▫ Get Started ........................ .162
▫ Basic Voice Commands ................163
▫ Radio ............................ .164
▫ Media ............................ .164
▫ Voice Text Reply .....................165
▫ Radio Operation And Mobile Phones .......165
▫ Harmful Interference Statement ...........166▫
Additional Information ................166
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS .....166
▫ Radio Operation .....................167
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .167
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ..................167
▫ Manual Climate Control Overview ........167
▫ Automatic Temperature Control Overview . . .171
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped ......................... .177
▫ Operating Tips ..................... .178
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Side Vent7 — Passenger Air Bag13 — Storage Compartment
2 — Multifunction Lever – Light Control 8 — Glove Compartment 14 — Gear Selector
3 — Instrument Cluster And Warning
Lights 9 — Rear Defrost Button
15 — Sport Button
4 — Windshield Wiper, Washer, Trip Com-
puter 10 — Hazard Button
16 — Horn/Driver Airbag
5 — Central Air Vents 11 — Climate Controls17 — Boost Gauge
6 — Radio 12 — Power Windows Control
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TURBO BOOST GAUGE
Your vehicle is equipped with a boost gauge and
integrated shift light indicator located to the left of the
instrument cluster. The boost gauge indicates the intake
manifold pressure relative to barometric pressure. The
engine management system in your vehicle intelligently
regulates intake manifold pressure based on environ-
mental (ambient) and engine operating conditions.
Turbo Boost Gauge
1 — Turbo Boost Gauge
2 — SPORT Indicator
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SPORT INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
Sport Instrument Cluster Base
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1.Tachometer
• This gauge measures engine revolutions per min-
ute (RPM x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red
area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine
damage. 2.
Temperature Gauge
• The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range
indicates that the engine cooling system is operat-
ing satisfactorily.
Sport Instrument Cluster Sport Mode
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