2017 FIAT 500 ABARTH CABRIO Owners Manual

WARNING!(Continued)
•ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your
vehicle. NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be
properly attached and secured to your vehicle. If a
floor mat needs to be replaced, only use a FCA
approved floor mat for the specific make, model,
and year of your vehicle.
• ONLY use the driver ’s side floor mat on the
driver ’s side floor area. To check for interference,
with the vehicle properly parked with the engine
off, fully depress the accelerator, the brake, and
the clutch pedal (if present) to check for interfer-
ence. If your floor mat interferes with the opera-
tion of any pedal, or is not secure to the floor,
remove the floor mat from the vehicle and place
the floor mat in your trunk.
• ONLY use the passenger ’s side floor mat on the
passenger ’s side floor area.
• ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide
into the driver ’s side floor area when the vehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under
accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals and could
cause a loss of vehicle control.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•NEVER place any objects under the floor mat
(e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These objects could
change the position of the floor mat and may
cause interference with the accelerator, brake, or
clutch pedals.
• If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re-
installed, always properly attach carpet to the
floor and check the floor mat fasteners are secure
to the vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to
check for interference with the accelerator, brake,
or clutch pedals then re-install the floor mats.
• It is recommended to only use mild soap and
water to clean your floor mats. After cleaning,
always check your floor mat has been properly
installed and is secured to your vehicle using the
floor mat fasteners by lightly pulling mat.2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for
cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and
bulges. Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the
tires (including spare) for proper cold inflation pres-
sure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights
and exterior lights while you work the controls. Check
turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the
instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for
fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if
gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering
fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected.
The cause should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED . .68
▫Lowering The Power Top ................68
▫ Raising The Power Top .................69
▫ Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure ....70
▫ Wind Stop ..........................71
 MIRRORS ...........................71
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................71
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . .71
▫ Power Mirrors .......................72
▫ Folding Mirrors .......................73
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........73
▫ Sun Visors ..........................74
 SEATS ..............................74
▫ Forward/Rearward Adjustment ...........75▫
Recline Adjustment ....................76
▫ Seat Height Adjustment .................76
▫ EZ Entry Feature ......................76
▫ Memory Feature ......................77
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............77
▫ Front Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ......78
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ........80
 LIGHTS .............................82
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................82
▫ Headlights ..........................82
▫ High Beams .........................82
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................83
▫ Parking Lights .......................83
▫ Daytime Running Lights ................83
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▫Turn Signals ........................83
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................84
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........84
▫ Interior Lights .......................84
▫ Cargo Area Lights .....................85
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............86
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .....86
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........86
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper .................88
 TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . .88
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........89
▫ To Activate ..........................90
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................90
▫ To Deactivate ........................90
▫ To Resume Speed .....................90
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............91
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............92 
REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ........92
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ................92
▫ Rear Park Assist Warning Display ..........93
▫ Rear Park Assist Display ................93
▫ Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts ...........93
▫ Failure Indications .....................95
▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System .......95
▫ Park Assist System Usage Precautions .......95
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........97
▫ To Open ............................98
▫ To Close ............................98
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................98
▫ Wind Buffeting ......................98
▫ Emergency Operation ..................98
▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped ...............99
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........99
 CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED .........101
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CUPHOLDERS ...................... .101
 STORAGE .......................... .102
▫ Glove Compartment ..................102 
CARGO AREA FEATURES ...............102
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES .............103
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................103
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 67

POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED
On vehicles equipped with a power convertible top, the
power convertible top switch is located on the overhead
console. The switch contains two buttons. The passen-
ger side button, is used to open the power top, and the
driver side button, is used to close the power top.
NOTE:
•The power top buttons will operate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ACC/ON/RUN position. •
The power top can be remotely operated with the key
fob. Refer to “Opening Power Top Remote Function” in
“Things To Know Before Starting” for more information.
• The soft top cannot be lowered in temperatures lower
than –22°F (-30°C) but it can be closed at tempera-
tures as low as –4° F (-20°C).
• The highest temperature that the convertible top is
operational is at 176°F (80°C).
Lowering The Power Top
Auto Open
Push the top open button approximately one second for
the three-quarter open/spoiler position. Push the top
open button for approximately one second a second
time to fully open the convertible top.
Manual Open
For manual open, push and hold the open button until
desired roof position or until spoiler position.
Power Convertible Top Switch
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NOTE:
•Vertical movement only operates in auto open/close
mode.
• If you are traveling at speeds above 50 mph
(80 km/h) and wish to open the top, it will open to
only three-quarter of the way.
Raising The Power Top
Auto Close
From the convertible top fully open position, push the
top close button for approximately one second for the
three-quarter open/spoiler position. Push the top close
button for approximately one second a second time for
the one-quarter open position. Push and hold close
button to fully close convertible top.
Manual Close
For manual close, push and hold the close button until
desired position until one-quarter open position. Push
and hold again for full close position. NOTE:
•
If the top is three-quarter of the way open, you can
close the top if vehicle speeds are above 50 mph
(80 km/h).
• If the top is fully open and the vehicle is traveling at
50 mph (80 km/h) or above, it will not allow you to
close the top.
NOTE: Rail lubrication is recommended every 2000
cycles, or if scratching noises due to dust are present.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubes, and Genuine Part” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for information.
WARNING!
The convertible top does not provide the structural
protection that a reinforced metal roof does and the
fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection
of the occupants in a collision. Therefore, it is
important that all occupants wear their seat belts at
all times. Death or serious injuries could occur if
you are ejected from the vehicle during a collision.
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew on the top material:
•Avoid high-pressure car washes, as they can dam-
age the top material. Also, increased water pres-
sure may force water past the weather strips.
• Remove any standing water from the top and dry
the surface before opening it. Operating the top,
opening a door or lowering a window while the
top is wet may allow water to drip into the
vehicle’s interior.
• Use care when washing the vehicle, water pres-
sure directed at the weather strip seals may cause
water to leak into the vehicle’s interior.
Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure
If your power convertible top does not operate in the
Auto Opening/Closing mode (automatically opening/
closing to the one-quarter open and three-quarter open
comfort stops), or if the remote keyless power top
function is inoperable, or if the trunk lid does not open
- the following relearn procedure may be necessary. 1. Confirm that the door/trunk lid are closed.
2. Begin with the top in the fully closed position (using
manual mode).
3. Hold the OPEN button to move the top to the fully open position.
4. CONTINUE to hold the OPEN button for an addi- tional three seconds.
5. Release the OPEN button.
6. Hold the CLOSED button to move the top to the fully closed position.
7. CONTINUE to hold the CLOSED button until the top begins to cycle fully open, then release the
CLOSED button.
At the end of step 7 the top will automatically cycle to the
fully open position, and then close to the 1/4 open position.
This will confirm that the relearn procedure was successful.
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