2018 Abarth 500 warning

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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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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WARNING
23)Halogen bulbs must be handled holding the metal part only. Touching the transparent part of the bulb with your fingers may reduce the
intensity of the emitted light and even reduce the lifespan of the bulb. In the event of accidental contact, wipe the bulb with a cloth moistened
with alcohol and let the bulb dry.
24)Where possible, it is advisable to have bulbs changed at an Abarth Dealership. The correct operation and direction of the exterior lights
are absolutely essential for the safety of the car and of compliance with the law.
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The bulbs are arranged as follows fig.
89:
1: side / brake light;
2: direction indicators.
REVERSING LIGHT/REAR
FOG LIGHT
For bulb replacement, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
remove the two guard caps and
unscrew the two fastening screws 1 fig.
90;
remove the assembly;
disconnect the electrical connector
2 fig. 91;
press the retaining device 3 fig. 91
and open the bulb holder;
remove the press-fitted bulb to be
replaced and replace it;
close the bulb holder making sure
the retaining device is correctly locked;
screw in the two fastening screws
and reinstall the guard caps.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs, proceed as
follows:
apply pressure to the point shown
by the arrow fig. 92 and remove the
lens;
change the bulb, releasing it from
the side contacts;
fit the new bulb and make sure that
it is correctly clamped between the
contacts;
then refit the lens.
WARNING
117)Due to the high power supply
voltage, gas discharge bulbs (Xenon)
should only be replaced by specialised
personnel: danger of death! Contact
an Abarth Dealership.
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DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSE AMPERE
Robotised sequential gearbox control unit power supply (+ ignition) F16 7.5
Heated rear windowF20 30
Fog lightsF30 15
Robotised sequential gearbox control unit F84 10
Front power socket (with or without cigar lighter) F85 20
WARNING
118)If the fuse blows again, contact an Abarth Dealership.
119)Never replace a fuse with metal wires or anything else.
120)Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
121)If a general protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows, contact an Abarth Dealership.
122)Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition key has been removed and that all the other services are switched off and/or
disengaged.
123)If a general protection fuse for the safety systems (airbag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system)
or driving system blows, contact an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
25)If you need to wash the engine compartment, take care not to directly hit the engine compartment fuse box with the water jet.
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“Fix&Go” KIT
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DESCRIPTION
The Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit fig. 98
is located in the boot, inside a
dedicated container and consists of:
one cartridge 1 containing sealant
and fitted with: transparent tube for
injecting the sealant 4 and sticker
3 with the wording “Max 80 km/h” to
be placed in a clearly visible position
(e.g. on the dashboard) after repairing
the tyre;
one compressor 2;
one leaflet containing instructions for
using the kit;
a pair of gloves located in the hose
compartment of the cartridge 4.REPAIR PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can carry out the procedure safely.
The ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the parking brake;
wear the reflective safety jacket
before getting out of the car (anyway
comply with the laws in force in the
country you are driving in);
Insert the cartridge 1 containing the
sealant in the proper compartment of
the compressor 2, pressing it down
hard fig. 98. Remove the speed limit
sticker 3 and apply it in a clearly visible
position fig. 99;
wear the gloves;
remove the cap from the tyre valve
and connect and firmly tighten the
transparent tube of the sealing fluid 4
fig. 98. If a 250 ml cartridge is present
the housing of the transparent tube
is provided with removable ring to
facilitate extraction. Make sure that the
ON-OFF button 5 fig. 100 is in the off
position (button not pressed);
plug the electric connector 6 fig. 101
into the 12V socket of the vehicle and
start the vehicle engine;
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WARNING
124)The information required by the
applicable regulation is indicated on the
Fix&Go kit package label. Carefully read
the label on the cartridge before use, avoid
improper use. The kit should be used by
adults and cannot be used by children.
125)IMPORTANT: Do not exceed 80 km/h.
Avoid sudden acceleration or braking.
The kit provides a temporary repair,
therefore the tyre must be examined and
repaired by a specialist as soon as
possible. Before using the kit, ensure that
the tyre is not excessively damaged and
that the rim is in good condition, otherwise
do not use it and call roadside assistance.
Do not remove foreign bodies from the
tyre. Do not let the compressor turned on
for more than 20 consecutive minutes -
overheating hazard.
WARNING
26)The sealant fluid is effective with
external temperatures between -40°C and
+55°C. The sealant fluid has an expiry
date. It is possible to repair tyres which
have been damaged on tread up to a
diameter of 6 mm. Show the cartridge and
the label to the personnel charged with
handling the tyre treated with the tyre
repair kit.
JUMP STARTING
If thesymbol on the display turns
on constantly, contact an Abarth
Dealership immediately.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, the engine may be
started using an auxiliary battery fig.
104, with the same capacity or a little
higher than the flat one.
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Proceed as follows to start the vehicle:
connect the positive terminals (+
mark near the terminal) of the two
batteries using a suitable lead;
with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery to an earth point
on the
engine or the gearbox of the car to be
started;
start the engine;
when the engine has been started,
remove the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact
an Abarth Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two
batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another
car, prevent accidental contact
between metallic parts of the two cars.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
servo and electric power steering are
not active until the engine is started. A
much greater effort will therefore be
required to use the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
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