2020 Abarth 500 lock

CLOSING
To close, lower the tailgate by pressing
near the lock until you hear it click.
EMERGENCY TAILGATE
OPENING
To open the tailgate from the passenger
compartment if the car battery is flat
or the electric tailgate lock is faulty,
proceed as follows (see "Extending the
boot" in this chapter):
extract the rear head restraints
fold the backrests over
to unlock the tailgate mechanically,
working from the inside of the luggage
compartment, use lever 1 fig. 45.
EXTENDING THE BOOT
The boot can be partially (50/50) or
totally extended by splitting the rear
seat.
See the descriptions in the “Rear seats”
paragraph for how to expand the boot.
REMOVING THE PARCEL
SHELF
To remove the parcel shelf, release it
from its two side pins and pull it out.
WARNING
31)Never exceed the maximum allowed
load in the luggage compartment, see the
“Technical specifications” chapter. Also
make sure that the objects you place in the
boot have been properly secured, to
avoid them from being thrown forward
consequent to sharp braking and injuring
your passengers.32)If you are travelling in areas with few
filling stations and you want to transport
fuel in a spare tank, comply with the law by
using only an approved, suitably secured
tank. Anyway, by doing so, you increase
the risk of fire in the event of an accident
with your vehicle.
33)Do not drive with the tailgate open as
exhaust fumes may enter the passegner
compartment.
WARNING
14)Be careful not to hit objects on the
storage shelf when you open the tailgate.
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NOTE Buttons+and–activate different
functions according to the following
situations:
within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up or down through the options;
during setting operations, they
increase or decrease values.
The menu comprises the following
functions:
LIGHTING: adjusts the dashboard
and instrument panel lighting
SPEED BEEP: sets the vehicle
speed limit (km/h or mph). The driver is
alerted when this speed is exceeded.
TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA: activates
(”On”) and deactivates (”Off”) the Trip
B display (partial trip counter)
SET TIME: set the display clock
SET DATE: sets the display date
AUTOCLOSE: enables or disables
automatic door locking on exceeding a
speed of 20 km/h
MEASUREMENT UNITS: sets the
measurement units for distance and
fuel consumption
LANGUAGE: sets the display
language
WARNING VOLUME: sets the
volume (on 8 levels) of the audible
warning (buzzer) that accompanies the
failure/warning display
SEAT BELT BUZZER: reactivation of
the SBR buzzer (displayed only if the
SBR system was disabled by the
Abarth Dealership)
SERVICE: displays mileage intervals
for scheduled servicing
AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG:
enables/disables the passenger side
airbag
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS:
enables/disables daytime running lights
ITPMS RESET: resets the iTPMS
system (”self-learning”, see the “iTPMS
System” paragraph)
SEE RADIO (if present): enables/
disables duplicating some of the radio
information shown on theUconnect™
system display on the instrument panel
display.
SEE PHONE (if present): enables/
disables duplicating some of the call
information shown on theUconnect™
system display on the instrument panel
display.
SEE NAVIGATION (if present):
enables/disables duplicating some of
the navigation information shown on
theUconnect™system display on the
instrument panel display.
EXIT MENU
TRIP COMPUTER
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when the
key is turned to MAR.
This function is characterised by two
separate memories, called "Trip A" and
"Trip B", where the car's "complete
missions" (journeys) are recorded in a
reciprocally independent manner, as
well as, for versions where present,
"Instant info" and "Best average
consumption".
Both memories can be reset: i.e. start
of a new journey.
"Trip A" can be used to display the
values relating to:
Range (where present)
Distance travelled A
Average consumption A
Instantaneous fuel consumption
(where present)
Average speed A
Trip time A (driving time)
Reset Trip A.
“Best average consumption": in ECO
mode, displays a screen summarising
the best average consumption (where
provided). The
icon indicates the
best performance. This information can
be reset by resetting Trip A.
"Trip B" allows the display of the
following parameters:
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Warning light What it means
red
amber
amberEBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the warning lights with the engine on indicates either a failure of the EBD
system or that the system is not available. In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the car may
swerve when braking sharply. On some versions the display shows the dedicated message.
Drive very carefully to an Abarth Dealership to have the system inspected immediately.
redAIR BAG FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a fault in the airbag system. On some versions the display
shows the dedicated message.34) 35)
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS
The car has the following active safety
systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System);
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution);
DTC (Drag Torque Control);
ESC (Electronic Stability Control);
HH (Hill Holder);
ASR (Antislip Regulation);
PBA (Panic Brake Assist);
TTC (Torque Transfer Control)
For the operation of the systems, see
the following description.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System)
This system, which is an integral part of
the braking system, prevents one or
more wheels from locking and slipping
on all road surface conditions,
irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the car
can be controlled even during
emergency braking thus optimising
stopping distances.
The system intervenes during braking
when the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions, when locking may
be more frequent.The system also improves control and
stability of the car when braking on a
surface where the grip of the left and
right wheels varies, or on corners.
The Electronic Braking Force
Distribution (EBD) system completes
the system allowing the brake force to
be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
System intervention
A slight pulsing of the brake pedal and
noise indicates the intervention of the
ABS: this is completely normal when
the system intervenes.
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DTC (Drag Torque
Control) SYSTEM
The system prevents the drive wheels
from possibly locking, which could
happen, for example, if the accelerator
pedal is released suddenly or in the
case of a sudden downshifting in
conditions of poor grip. In these
conditions, the engine braking effect
could cause the drive wheels to slip,
resulting in a loss of car stability. In
these situations, the DTC system
intervenes, restoring torque to the
engine in order to conserve vehicle
stability and increase vehicle safety.
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) SYSTEM
The ESC system improves the
directional control and stability of the
car in various driving conditions. The
ESC system corrects the car’s
understeer and oversteer, distributing
the brake force on the wheels
appropriately. The torque supplied by
the engine can also be reduced in order
to maintain control of the car. The
ESC system uses sensors installed on
the vehicle to determine the trajectory
that the driver intends to follow and
compares it with the vehicle’s effective
trajectory. When the real trajectory
deviates from the desired trajectory, the
ESC system intervenes to counter the
understeer or oversteer of the car.
Oversteer: occurs when the car is
turning more than it should according
to the angle of the steering wheel.
Understeer: occurs when the car is
turning less than it should according to
the angle of the steering wheel.
System intervention
The intervention of the system is
indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.
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SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
All vehicle seats are equipped with seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor.
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the vehicle also respect,
the local laws in force in relation to
the use of the seat belts.
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the tab 1
fig. 54 and insert it into the buckle 2
fig. 54, until it clicks into place.
On removal, if the belt jams, let it rewind
for a short stretch, then pull it out
again without jerking.
Press button 3 fig. 54 to release the
belt.
Guide the belt while it is rewinding to
prevent it from twisting.
The reel mechanism operates locking
the belt in the event of sharp braking or
strong deceleration due to an impact.
This allows the belt strap to slide freely
and to adapt to the body of the
occupant. In the event of an accident,
the belt will lock reducing the risk of
impact inside the passenger
compartment and of being projected
outside the car.The retractor may lock when the car is
parked on a steep slope: this is
perfectly normal. Furthermore, the reel
mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled
sharply or in the event of sudden
braking, collisions and high-speed
bends.
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The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat
belts with three anchoring points and a
retractor.
Wear the rear seat belts as shown in
fig. 55.
IMPORTANT When putting the rear
seat back to their normal position after
folding them, make sure the seat belts
are positioned so they are ready to use.
WARNING
73)Never press button 3 when travelling.
74)Remember that in the event of an
accident, the rear seat passengers not
wearing seat belts are exposed to a very
serious risk and also represent a serious
danger for the front seat occupants.
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
The car is fitted with an electronic
engine lock device: if the engine fails to
start, see the paragraph "Fiat CODE
system" in the "Knowing your car"
chapter.
PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
engage the handbrake and place
the gearbox lever in neutral;
fully depress the clutch pedal
without touching the accelerator;
turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the
first attempt, return the ignition key to
STOP before repeating the starting
procedure.
If, with key at MAR, the
symbol on
the display stays on together with
the
warning light on the instrument
panel, it is advisable to turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR. If the
warning light remains on, try with the
other keys provided with the car.
Contact an Abarth Dealership if you still
cannot start the engine.
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WARMING UP THE
ENGINE JUST AFTER IT
HAS STARTED
Proceed as follows:
drive off slowly, letting the engine
turn at medium revs. Do not accelerate
abruptly;
do not demand full performance at
first. It is advisable to wait until the
engine coolant temperature indicator
starts moving.
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SWITCHING OFF THE
ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you
should allow the engine to "catch
its breath" before turning it off by letting
it idle to allow the temperature in the
engine compartment to fall.
20)
WARNING
17)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long distances at maximum
rpm, excessively intense braking, etc.)
when it is first used.
18)When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR-ON to prevent
useless current absorption from draining
the battery.
19)Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill. This could cause fuel to
flow into the catalytic converter and
damage it beyond repair.
20)A quick burst on the accelerator before
stopping the engine serves no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially
damaging to turbocharged engines.
WARNING
109)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
110)Remember that the brake servo
and power steering are not operational until
the engine has been started, therefore
much effort than usual is required on the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
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PARKING THE
VEHICLE
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
engage a gear (1st gear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
always remove the ignition key.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
On versions equipped with sequential
robotised transmission, wait for letter P
to be displayed before releasing the
brake pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (or, on versions
equipped with sequential robotised
transmission, before placing the gear
lever at P).
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HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever 1 fig. 75 is located
between the front seats.
To use the handbrake pull the lever
upwards until the car cannot be moved.
112)
When the handbrake is on and the
ignition key is at MAR position, the
warning light
will appear on the
instrument panel.
Proceed as follows to release the
handbrake:
slightly lift the lever and press the
release button on the lever 1 fig. 75;
keep the button pressed and lower
the lever. The
warning light in the
instrument panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying
out this operation to prevent the car
from moving accidentally.
WARNING
111)Never leave children in the
unattended car. Always remove the ignition
key when leaving the car and take it out
with you.
112)The car should be braked after a few
clicks of the lever. If it is not, contact an
Abarth Dealership to have it adjusted.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

BULBS TYPES
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your car:
All-glass bulb:(type A) these are pressure fitted - pull to remove.
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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