2018 Abarth 500 Owner handbook (in English)

When necessary, you can engage
1stgear, reverse (R) or neutral (N) with
the engine off, the key at AVV and
the brake pressed. In this case, it is
advisable to change allowing at least 5
seconds to elapse between one gear
change and the next to safeguard
the operation of the hydraulic system
and the pump in particular.
Fully and quickly depressing the
accelerator pedal activates a function
that allows a "lively" departure.
For starting uphill, accelerating
gradually but fully immediately after
having released the handbrake or the
brake pedal allows the engine to greatly
increase the rpm and tackle the
steepest gradients with more torque to
the wheels.
WARNING
20)Using the levers incorrectly (levers
pushed towards the dashboard) could
break them.
SPORT FUNCTION
When the SPORT button 1 fig. 77 is
pressed, the sports driving setting
is turned on giving greater
responsiveness during acceleration, an
increase in drive torque and more
precise steering with greater effort
required on the steering wheel.
When this function is on, the word
SPORT 1 fig. 78 is lit up in the display
and the instrument panel shows a
dedicated screen.
Press the button again to turn the
function off and restore the normal
driving setting.
IMPORTANT When the SPORT button
is pressed, the function is activated
about 5 seconds later.IMPORTANT During acceleration, when
the SPORT function is used, the
steering may shudder, which is typical
of a sports setting.
NOTE For vehicles equipped with an
Akrapovic exhaust system, a
considerable increase in engine sound
can be heard when the SPORT mode is
activated. This is caused by opening
the valve located in the Akrapovic
exhaust, which improves performance.
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PARKING SENSORS
(where provided)
Parking sensors are located in the rear
bumper to detect and inform the driver,
through an acoustic and visual warning,
of the presence of obstacles at the
rear part of the car. The sound may be
intermittent or continuous depending
on the distance from the obstacle.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when reverse gear is engaged. As the
obstacle behind the vehicle gets closer
to the car, the acoustic signal becomes
more frequent.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
When reverse gear is engaged and
there is an obstacle behind the car, an
acoustic warning is activated. The
frequency of the acoustic warning
increases as the distance between the
obstacle and the bumper decreases,
becoming continuous when the
distance is less than 30 cm.
Detection distances
If several obstacles are detected by the
sensors, only the nearest one is
considered.When parking, take the utmost care
over obstacles that may be above
or under the sensor.
Objects close to the car are not
detected under certain circumstances
and could therefore cause damage
to the car or be damaged.
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INDICATIONS ON
DISPLAY
When the sensors are activated, the
screen shown in fig. 79 appears on the
display.In addition to the acoustic warning,
information about the presence and
distance from the obstacle is given
visually on the instrument panel display.
The coloured arcs at the rear of the
car indicate that an obstacle has been
detected. The system indicates a
detected obstacle by displaying an arc
according to the distance of the
obstacle and its position in relation to
the car. If an objects is detected to the
rear of the car (to the side or at the
centre), the display shows an flashing
arc in the corresponding zone and
an intermittent sound is emitted. As the
car approaches the object, the display
shows one or more flashing arcs that
approach the car, and the sound
becomes more frequent until it
becomes continuous. The colour on the
display depends on the distance from
and position of the obstacle. As the
distance between the car and obstacle
decreases, the arcs change from yellow
to flashing red (to the right, at the
centre or to the left).
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WARNING
21)For correct operation of the system,
sensors must always be clean from mud,
dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors must be washed using
clean water, with the addition of vehicle
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than
10 cm away.
22)Have interventions on the bumper in
the area of the sensors carried out only by
an Abarth Dealership. Interventions on
the bumper that are not carried out
properly may compromise the operation of
the parking sensors.
WARNING
113)Parking and other dangerous
manoeuvres are, however, always the
driver’s responsibility. While carrying out
these manoeuvres, always make sure that
no people (especially children) or animals
are in the area concerned. The parking
sensors are an aid for the driver, but the
driver must never allow their attention
to lapse during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even those executed at low
speeds.
REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
Stop the engine before refuelling.
IMPORTANT Never introduce leaded
petrol to the tank, even in small
amounts in an emergency, as this
would damage the catalytic converter
beyond repair.
REFUELLING CAPACITY
To ensure that you fill the tank
completely, top up twice after the first
click of the fuel supply gun. Further
top-ups could cause faults in the fuel
supply system.
FUEL TANK CAP
Plug 2 fig. 80 is fitted with a cable that
secures it to flap 1 so that it cannot
be lost.Unscrew cap 2 using the ignition key.
The sealing may cause a slight pressure
increase in the tank. A little breathing
off, while slackening the cap is
absolutely normal. When refuelling,
fasten the plug to the device inside the
flap as shown in fig. 80.
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Fuels - identification of
vehicle compatibility.
Graphic symbol for
consumer information in
accordance with
EN16942
The symbols shown below facilitated
recognising the correct fuel type to
be used on your car.
Before proceeding with refuelling,
check the symbols inside the fuel filler
flap (where provided) and compare
them with the symbols shown on the
fuel pump (where provided).
Symbols for petrol powered cars
1
2
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E5:Unleaded petrol containing up to
2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228.
E10:Unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228.
WARNING
114)Do not approach naked flames or lit
cigarettes to the fuel tank filler: fire risk.
Keep your face away from the fuel filler to
prevent breathing in harmful vapours.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the 00 800
3428 0000 freephone number to
search the nearest Abarth Authorised
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS........... 92
CHANGING A BULB ...................... 92
REPLACING AN EXTERIOR BULB .. 96
REPLACING FUSES........................ 99
“FIX&GO” KIT ..................................104
JUMP STARTING ............................106
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................107
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................108
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HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
These lights are turned on by pressing
the button 1 fig. 81, regardless of the
position of the ignition key.
With the device on, warning lights
andlight up in the instrument
panel.
Press the button 1 again to switch the
lights off.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning
lights is governed by the highway
code of the country you are driving in:
comply with legal requirements.
Emergency braking
In the event of an emergency braking,
the hazard warning lights switch on
automatically together with warning
lights
andon the instrument
panel.The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
CHANGING A BULB
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Before changing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
burnt bulbs must be replaced by
others of the same type and power;
always check the headlight beam
direction after changing a bulb;
when a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before replacing a bulb. For the location
of fuses, refer to the paragraph
"Replacing fuses" in this chapter.
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IMPORTANT When the weather is cold
or damp or after heavy rain or washing,
the surface of headlights or rear lights
may steam up and/or form drops of
condensation on the inside. This is
a natural phenomenon due to the
difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside
of the glass which does not indicate a
fault and does not compromise the
normal operation of lighting devices.
The mist disappears quickly when the
lights are turned on, starting from
the centre of the diffuser, extending
progressively towards the edges
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BULBS TYPES
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your car:
All-glass bulb:(type A) these are pressure fitted - pull to remove.A
B
C
D
E
Bayonet bulb:(type B) to remove them press the bulb and turn it
anticlockwise.
Cylindrical bulbs:(type C) release them from their contacts to remove.
Halogen bulbs:(type D) to remove the bulb, release the clip holding
the bulb in place.
Halogen bulbs:(type E) to remove the bulb, release the clip holding
the bulb in place.
Xenon gas discharge bulbs:(type F) contact an Abarth Dealership for replacement.
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Light bulbs
Use Type Power Ref. Figure
Main beam headlights H7 55W D
Dipped beam headlights H7 55W D
Xenon gas discharge dipped beam headlights (where
present)D1S 35W F
Front side lights/day lights LED/W21W 21W A
Front direction indicators PY24W 24W B
Side turn light W5W 5W A
Rear direction indicators PY2IW 2IW B
Rear side lights/Brake lights P21/5W 5/21W B
Reverse gear W16W 16W B
Rear fog light W16W 16W B
Centre ceiling light C5W 5W C
Passenger side ceiling light C5W 5W C
Boot light W5W 5W A
Number plate light C5W 5W C
Fog lights HI 55W E
Third brake lights W5W 5W A
WARNING
115)Modifications or repairs to the electric system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system technical specifications into
account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
116)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas, in the case of breakage they may burst causing glass fragments to be projected outwards.
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