2020 Abarth 500 low beam

DIPPED HEADLIGHTS/
SIDE LIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR,
turn the ring nut to
fig. 21. If dipped
headlights are activated, the daytime
running lights switch off and the side
lights and dipped headlights switch on.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
When the ignition key is turned to
STOP or removed and the ring nut is
turned fromOto
, all the side lights
and the number plate lights come on.
With the selector switch in the AUTO
position, the side lights and the dipped
beam headlights are controlled by
the dusk sensor.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with the ring at
, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel beyond the
end of travel click.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
For vehicles with the AUTO function:
with the ring in the AUTO position and
the dipped beam headlights on, push
the stalk forwards toward the
dashboard.When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end
of travel position, the main beam
headlights deactivate, the dipped beam
headlights reactivate and the
warning light switches off.
Flashing the headlights
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position)
fig. 21, regardless of the position of the
ring nut.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
up (position A) fig. 21: activates
the right direction indicator;
down (position B): activates the left
direction indicator.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel. The direction
indicators are switched off automatically
when the steering wheel is
straightened.
"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car
to be lit for a set time.
Activation
With the ignition key in the STOP
position or extracted, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel and move it
within 2 minutes of the engine switching
off.
At each single movement of the stalk,
the lights will remain on for an extra
30 seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds: then the lights are switched
off automatically. The display shows the
time for which the functions remains
active.
The
warning light on the
instrument panel switches on when the
stalk is pulled for the first time and
stays lit until the function switches off
automatically.
Deactivation
The function is deactivated by turning
the headlights or the side lights on,
or by pulling the left lever towards the
steering wheel (unstable position)
for more than 2 seconds, or by turning
the ignition device to MAR.
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AUTO FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Function activation
Turn the left stalk ring A fig. 22 to the
AUTOposition.
IMPORTANT The function can only be
activated with the ignition device in
the MAR position.
Function deactivation
To deactivate the function, turn the left
stalk ring A to position
.
FRONT/REAR FOG
LIGHTS
(where provided)
The fog lights can be activated only
when the dipped beam headlights are
on.
To turn on the front/rear fog lights, use
button 1 fig. 23 as follows:
First pressing: front fog lights on;
second press: rear fog lights on;
third pressing: front/rear fog lights
off.
With front fog lights on, the
warning
light on the instrument panel will come
on.
With the rear fog lights on, the
warning light on the instrument
panel will come on.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
When the dipped beam headlights are
on, these can be activated by pressing
button 2
fig. 23.
With the lights on, the warning light
in the instrument panel switches on.
Press the button again to switch the
lights off.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR
With the ignition key in the MAR
position and the dipped headlights on,
press the+or–fig. 24 buttons to
adjust the headlight alignment.
The adjustment positions are shown on
the display.
Position 0 - one or two people in the
front seats.
Position1-4passengers.
Position2-4passengers + load in the
luggage compartment.
Position 3 - driver + maximum
permitted load stowed in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT Gas discharge headlights
(Xenon headlights) are automatically
adjusted. Headlight alignment
adjustment is electronic and therefore
cannot be manually adjusted using
the+and–buttons.
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WARNING
16)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped beam headlights
for driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day; where it is not compulsory,
the use of daytime running lights is
permitted.
17)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which
you are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
ROOF LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
The lens fig. 25 can be set to three
positions:
right side pressed: light always on;
left side pressed: light always off;
central position (neutral): the light
switches on and off when the doors are
opened or closed.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the
car, make sure that the switch is in
the central position: ensure that lights
are off with doors closed in order to
avoid running the battery down.
On some versions, the lights switch on
and off only when the front driver side
door is opened or closed.When the doors are released using the
key with remote control, a timer will
be activated for about 10 seconds.
When the doors are locked using the
key with remote control, the roof light
switches off.
Roof light timing (lens central
position)
The ceiling light automatically turns on
in the following cases: on opening
the door, on removing the key from the
ignition switch and on unlocking the
doors.
The ceiling light turns off 10 seconds
after closing all the doors and on
locking the doors. The interior lights are
switched off in any case after 15
minutes to preserve battery charge.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the handbook gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS ........... 41
MENU OPTIONS ............................. 43
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 44
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 47
-SEAT BELTS REMINDER.................... 47
-EBD FAILURE .................................... 48
-AIR BAG FAILURE .............................. 48
-LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED........................................... 49
-“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE ............................ 49
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................ 50
-ESC SYSTEM .................................... 50
-INJECTION / EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE .............................................. 51
-REAR FOG LIGHT .............................. 51
-ABS FAILURE..................................... 51
-iTPMS ................................................ 52
-SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS/FOLLOW ME HOME ..... 52
-FOG LIGHTS ...................................... 53
-LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR ............ 53
-RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR ......... 53
-MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................ 53
-DOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT OPEN ...................... 54
-LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................... 54
-INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE/ENGINE OIL
DETERIORATED .................................. 54
-ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH........................................... 55
-ROBOTISED SEQUENTIAL
GEARBOX FAILURE ............................ 55
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................. 55-POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD .................. 56
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............. 56
-SERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
EXPIRED ............................................. 56
-ASR SYSTEM .................................... 56
-HILL HOLDER FAILURE ..................... 56
-FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM.................... 56
-FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE ..... 57
-EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE .............. 57
-BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE ..................... 57
-FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE ........... 57
-FUEL RESERVE - LIMITED RANGE .... 58
-ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR
FAILURE INDICATOR........................... 58
-OIL CHANGE ..................................... 58
-PRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO
START ................................................. 58
-FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE......... 58
-RAIN SENSOR FAILURE .................... 58
-DUSK SENSOR FAILURE ................... 58
-HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR ...................................... 59
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Warning light What it means
amberiTPMS
(where provided)
Tyre pressure low
The warning light switches to indicate that the pressure of one or more tyres is lower than the
recommended value, in order to guarantee long tyre life and low fuel consumption, or to indicate a slow
loss of pressure.
In this way the iTPMS warns the driver that one or more tyres may be flat and probably punctured. In this
case it is advisable to restore the correct pressure value. Once the normal operating conditions of the
vehicle are restored, carry out the Tyre reset procedure.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or more flat tyres as handling may be compromised. Stop
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering.
iTPMS failure/iTPMS temporarily deactivated
The warning light flashes for about 75 seconds and then stays on constantly (along with a dedicated
message on the display) to indicate that the system is temporarily deactivated or faulty. The system goes
back to normal operation when the operating conditions allow it. If this is not the case, carry out the Tyre
reset procedure after restoring the normal operating conditions.
If the malfunction warning persists, contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible.
Warning light What it means
greenSIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS/FOLLOW ME HOME
Side lights and dipped beam headlights
The warning light switches on when the side lights or dipped headlights are turned on.
Follow Me Home
The warning light comes on, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display, when the
"Follow me home" device is used.
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Symbol What it means
whiteHEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
The icon, together with a number, indicates the depth of the dipped beam.
WARNING
34)If, when turning the key to MAR, thewarning light does not switch on or if it stays on when travelling, there could be a fault in the
restraint systems; in this event airbags or pretensioners may not be deployed in the event of impact or, in a lower number of cases, they may
deploy accidentally. Before driving off, contact an Abarth Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
35)A failure of the
warning light is indicated by thesymbol on the display. In this case, thewarning light may not indicate a
possible problem with the airbag restraint system. Before driving off, contact an Abarth Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
36)If the
warning light turns on when travelling (on certain versions together with the message on the display) stop the vehicle
immediately and contact an Abarth Dealership.
37)If the
warning light switches on when driving (on certain versions together with a dedicated message on the display) stop the engine
immediately and contact an Abarth Dealership.
38)If the warning light flashes or the symbol is constantly on, depending on the versions, there is a fault in the system. If this is the case, go
to an Abarth Dealership to have the system checked.
39)If, when the ignition key is turned to MAR, the
warning light does not switch on, switches on constantly or flashes while driving (on
certain versions together with the message on the display), contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible. The operation of the
warning light may be checked by the traffic police using specific devices. Comply with the laws and regulations of the country where you
are driving.
WARNING
15)If there is a fault in the gearbox, contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible to check the system.
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REPLACING AN
EXTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph "Replacing a bulb".
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters contain side
lights, dipped headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicator bulbs.
Access to the direction indicator
bulbs
Working from the engine compartment,
remove the rubber cap 1 fig. 84.
Access to the main beam headlight
bulbs
Rotate the cap 2 fig. 84 anticlockwise.
Access to the daytime running light
(DRL) and main beam headlight
bulbs
Completely steer the wheels and open
guard door 3 fig. 85 (on the wheel
arch at the level of the lights) then
remove the rubber cap 4 fig. 85.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
turn the protection cap 1 fig. 84
anticlockwise and remove it;
turn the bulb holder 1 fig. 86
anticlockwise and remove it;
remove the pressure-fitted bulb and
replace it;
refit the bulb holder 1 by turning it
clockwise and locking it correctly;
insert the protection cap and turn it
clockwise.
Side
IMPORTANT The intervention must be
carried out taking all precautions
necessary to avoid damaging the
bodywork (use a sufficiently rigid and
appropriately thick plastic card).
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
apply leverage at the point indicated
by the arrows 1 and 2, in such a way
as to compress the fixing clip and
remove the light fig. 87
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turn the bulb holder anticlockwise,
extract the press-fitted bulb and
replace it;
refit the bulb holder in the lens, then
position the light, ensuring that the
fastening clip clicks into place.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
turn the protection cap 2 fig. 84
anticlockwise and remove it;
disconnect the connector 1 fig. 88
and release the bulb holder;
extract the bulb and replace it;
refit the bulb in its seat and
reconnect the connector;
refit the protection cap in its housing
and turn clockwise.
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
release the two bulb holding clips 1
fig. 89;
extract the bulb and replace it;
fit the new bulb, making the outline
of the metallic part coincide with the
grooves on the reflector, then reattach
the bulb holding clips;
refit the rubber cap.
SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
turn the bulb holder 2 fig. 89
anticlockwise and remove it;
remove the pressure-fitted bulb and
replace it;
refit the bulb holder 2 by turning it
clockwise and locking it correctly;
refit the rubber cap.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS(where provided)
For replacing these bulbs, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
open the tailgate;
unscrew the two fastening screws 1
fig. 90 and extract the light cluster
axially without rotating it;
remove the bulb holder from its
housing releasing it from the locking
tabs 2;
extract the bulbs by pushing them
slightly and turning them anticlockwise.
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