2017 FIAT 500 ABARTH CABRIO Owners Manual

Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer
center should include the following information:
•Owner’s name and address
• Owner’s telephone number (home and office)
• Authorized dealer name
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage
FIAT Customer Center
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone:
1-888-242-6342
FIAT Canada Customer Center
P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1-800-
465-2001 (English) Phone: 1-800-387-9983 (French)
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1-800-380-CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
and for Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with
a Bell Relay Service operator.
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Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the
mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If
you have any questions about the service contract, call
the manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract.
It is not responsible for any service contract other than
the manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s service
contract, and you require service after the manufactur-
er’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer
to the contract documents, and contact the person listed
in those documents.We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with
their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or
related concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of com-
ponent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA USA LLC
warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notify-
ing FCA US LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer or FCA US LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Admin-
istrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department im-
mediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety defect to the Canadian government should con-
tact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investiga-
tions and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://
www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you may use either the
website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas-
tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are
accepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please
call for an order form.
NOTE:A street address is required when ordering
manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
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Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the in-
formation that students and professional technicians
need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving,
maintaining, servicing, and repairing FCA US LLC
vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle,
system, and/or components is written in straightfor-
ward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams,
charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manu-
als make it easy for students and technicians to find and
fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems
and features. They show exactly how to find and correct
problems the first time, using step-by-step trouble-
shooting and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic
tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment.Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to
acquaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. In-
cluded are starting, operating, emergency and mainte-
nance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities
and safety tips.
•
Call toll free at:
1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)
1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
Or
• Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
www.techauthority.com
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INDEX
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)...........286
Adding Fuel ........................... .242
Adding Washer Fluid .....................283
Additives, Fuel ......................... .241
AirBag................................32 Advance Front Air Bag ...................32
Air Bag Operation ......................33
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................34
Enhanced Accident Response ..............266
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............266
FrontAirBag..........................32
If A Deployment Occurs ..................38
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................34
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........42
Transporting Pets .......................59
Air Bag Light ....................... .62, 120
Air Bag Maintenance ......................42
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . .275
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................277
Air Conditioning Filter .................179, 278
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .............178
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............277, 278
Air Conditioning System ................177, 277
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... .220Alarm
Disarm The System .....................12
Vehicle Security Alarm ...................12
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................12
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ..............6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............286, 308
Capacities .......................... .308
Disposal ............................ .288
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...............203
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...................135
Appearance Care ....................... .293
Audio Systems (Radio) ....................151
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................71
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .........177
Automatic Transaxle ........................9
Automatic Transmission .............189, 292, 293
Adding Fluid ........................ .293
Fluid And Filter Changes .................293
Fluid

Change ........................ .293
Fluid Level Check ..................... .293
Fluid Type .......................... .310
Gear Ranges ......................... .191
Special Additives ..................... .292
Autostick ............................. .195
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Battery........................... .123, 276
Charging System Light ..................123
Jump Starting ........................ .259
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ..............15
Belts, Seat ..............................61
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................281
B-Pillar Location ........................ .215
Brake Assist System ..................... .204
Brake Fluid ........................ .308, 310
Brake, Parking ......................... .200
Brakes ............................... .290
Brake System ....................... .202, 290
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .203
Master Cylinder ...................... .290
Parking ............................ .200
Warning Light ....................... .121
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................190
Bulb Replacement .....................304, 305
Bulbs, Light ......................... .64, 304
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .........308
Capacities, Fluid ........................ .308
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... .242
Oil (Engine) ......................... .275Carbon Monoxide Warning
...............61, 242
Cargo Area Features ..................... .102
Car Washes ........................... .294
Cellular Phone ......................... .167
Chains, Tire ........................... .230
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................211
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .271
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............60
Checks, Safety ...........................60
Child Restraint ...........................44
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..........................48
Child Restraints ........................44
Child Seat Installation ....................57
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......54
Infants And Child Restraints ...............46
Lower

Anchors And Tethers For Children ......50
Older Children And Child Restraints .........46
Seating Positions .......................49
Clean Air Gasoline ...................... .239
Cleaning Wheels ............................ .295
Climate Control ........................ .167
Manual ............................ .167
Clutch ............................... .29010
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Clutch Fluid........................... .290
Compact Spare Tire ...................... .224
Connector UCI............................... .151
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) .........151
Contract, Service ........................ .320
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .308
Cooling System ......................... .285
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............286
Coolant Level .....................285, 288
Disposal Of Used Coolant ................288
Drain, Flush, And Refill ..................285
Inspection .......................... .288
Points To Remember .................288, 289
Pressure Cap ........................ .288
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........286, 308
Corrosion Protection ..................... .293
Cruise Light ........................... .138
Cupholders ........................... .101
Customer Assistance ..................... .318
Customer Programmable Features ............153
Daytime Running Lights ....................83
Dealer Service .......................... .272
Defroster, Windshield ......................62 Diagnostic System, Onboard
................270
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission .................293
Disarming, Security System ..................12
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............288
Door Ajar ............................. .125
Door Ajar Light ........................ .125
Door Locks .............................17
Door Locks, Automatic .....................19
Downshifting .......................... .188
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. .197
Electrical Power Outlets ....................99
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................72
Electronic Brake Control System ..............203
Brake
Assist System ....................204
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........89
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............206
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .......123
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher .................248
Jump Starting ........................ .259
326 INDEX