2017 FIAT 500 ABARTH CABRIO roof

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA
US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC
INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.

NOTE:The remote keyless power top function can be
used to open the power top to the spoiler position.
Opening Power Top Remote Function:
1. OPEN — Push and hold the unlock button down on
the key fob for a minimum of three seconds to
initiate Power Top Open. The roof will stop opening
whenever the unlock button on the key fob is re-
leased, or when it reaches the spoiler position. NOTE:
If your power convertible top does not open
with the remote, please refer to the Power Convertible
Top Relearn Procedure” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
Failure to follow these warnings can result in inju-
ries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers,
and others around you:
• Before operating the power top, make sure that no
moving parts of the convertible top can injure a
person or animal.
• Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near
the convertible top components, the upper wind-
shield area, the shelf area behind the rear seats, or
the convertible top stowage area while raising or
lowering the convertible top.
• When using the power top button on key fob, if
potential danger exists while lowering the top,
release the button immediately to interrupt the
operation.
1 — Unlock/Power Top Open button
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WARNING!(Continued)
location accessible to children. Occupants, particu-
larly unattended children, can become entrapped
by the windows while operating the power window
switches. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
Auto-Down
The driver’s door window switch has an Auto-Down
feature. Push the window switch for approximately one
second, release, and the window will go down auto-
matically. To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate
the switch in either the up or down direction and
release the switch.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal
occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting
occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof open-
ing to minimize the buffeting or open any window.
LIFTGATE
To unlock the liftgate, use the key fob or activate the
power door lock switches located on the driver door
handle.
To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release handle
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.Power Window Switches
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WARNING!(Continued)
The trim covering above the side windows where
the SABIC and its deployment path are located
should remain free from any obstructions.
• In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do
not install any accessory items in your vehicle
which could alter the roof. Do not add an after-
market sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof
racks that require permanent attachments (bolts
or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do
not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any
reason.
The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to
activate in certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint
Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deploy-
ment of the Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is
appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision.
The side impact sensors aid the ORC in determining the
appropriate response to impact events. The system is
calibrated to deploy the Side Air Bags on the impact
side of the vehicle during impacts that require Side Air
Bag occupant protection. In side impacts, the Side Air
Bags deploy independently; a left side impact deploys
the left Side Air Bags only and a right-side impact deploys the right Side Air Bags only. Vehicle damage by
itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air
Bags should have deployed.
The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all side collisions,
including some collisions at certain angles, or some side
collisions that do not impact the area of the passenger
compartment. The Side Air Bags may deploy during
angled or offset frontal collisions where the Advanced
Front Air Bags deploy.
Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint
system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time than it takes to
blink your eyes.
WARNING!
•
Occupants, including children, who are up
against or very close to Side Air Bags can be
seriously injured or killed.
• Occupants, including children, should never lean
on or sleep against the door, side windows, or
area where the Side Air Bags inflate, even if they
are in an infant or child restraint.
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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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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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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof roof switch is located in the over-
head console.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key
fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces-
sible to children. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts,
or any object to project through the sunroof
opening. Injury may result.
Power Sunroof Switch
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