FIAT 500 ABARTH 2014 2.G Owner's Manual

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission
and axle) in your vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can
be detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy con-
serving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended vis-
cosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may
result.
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TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times to indicate a lane change and automatically turn off.
Headlights/Parking Lights
• The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position for the headlights to operate.
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights and headlight
operation.
High Beams
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
•A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE:For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to preventheadlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain
on until the lever is released.
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Headlight Delay (Follow Me Home)
• Within two minutes of the ignition switch being turned to the OFF/LOCK position
or the ignition key being removed from the ignition, pull the turn signal lever to-
ward the steering wheel.
• Each movement of the lever toward the steering wheel will increase the illumina-
tion period by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 210 seconds.
• To deactivate, pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for
more than two seconds.
NOTE:Activation of Follow Me Home is only enabled once per key cycle and the steps outlinedabove must be repeated each time you want to activate it.
Fog Lights
• Push the FOG LIGHT button, located
on the climate controls once to turn
on the fog lights.
• Push the button a second time to turn
the fog lights off.
• A fog lamp indicator will illuminate in
the instrument cluster to indicate the
fog lamps are on.
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WIPER/WASHER LEVER
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Move the lever downward to the first detent for intermittent wiper operation, the
second detent for low wiper operation and to the third detent for high wiper
operation.
Mist
• Move the lever upward and release when a single wipe is desired.
NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; no washer fluid will be sprayed onthe windshield. The wash function must be activated to spray the windshield with washerfluid.
Washer Operation
• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Rear Wiper
Rear Wiper Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to activate the rear wiper.
Rear Washer Operation
• Push the lever forward and hold for as long as spray is desired.
NOTE:The rear wiper will automatically operate if the front wipers are on and the vehicle isplaced in reverse.
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SPEED CONTROL
• The Speed Control switches are lo-
cated on the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate
the Speed Control.
• CRUISE READYwill appear on
the instrument cluster to indicate the
Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second
time to turn the system off.
SET
• With the Speed Control on, push and
release the SET – button to set a de-
sired speed.
Accel/Decel
To Increase Speed
• When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by pushing the
RES+button.
• The speed denomination shown is dependant on the speed of English or Metric:
English Speed (mph)
• Pressing the RES+button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed.
Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase until
the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pressing the RES+button once will result in a 2 km/h increase in set speed.
Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 2 km/h.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase until
the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
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To Decrease Speed
• When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing
the SET-button.
• The speed denomination shown is dependant on the speed of English or Metric:
English Speed (mph)
• Pressing the SET-button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed.
Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease until
the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pressing the SET-button once will result in a 2 km/h decrease in set speed.
Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 2 km/h.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to decrease until
the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button
and release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, apply the brakes, or depress the clutch to cancel the
set speed and maintain the set speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is danger-
ous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you
want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Elec-
tronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot main-
tain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and
you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic
Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-
covered or slippery.
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POWER WINDOWS
• Power windows can be operated with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position
and for two minutes after the key has
been removed before any door is
opened.
• The controls for the power windows
are located on either side of the gear
lever.
• Both windows have an Auto Down
feature. Push the switch down past
the detent and release to fully lower
the window.
• Pull the switch upward to close the
window.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
•– Air intake from outside
•– Internal air recirculation
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster.
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button.
2. Select the desired temperature by pushing the temperature control buttons.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you
turn on the rear widow defroster.
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SPORT MODE
• In Sport mode, the engine is more responsive to the accelerator pedal, and pro-
vides more power by increasing turbo boost.
• Steering feedback is also improved, and steering effort is slightly higher.
• Sport mode driving is useful while driving on winding roads where more steering
precision is desired.
To activate Sport Mode
1. Press the SPORT button, located
above the climate controls.
2. Momentarily release the accelerator
pedal.
3. Press the accelerator pedal again to
activate.
NOTE:
• Once SPORT mode is activated, a
“SPORT” message will be displayed in
the instrument cluster.
• For maximum aerodynamics and han-
dling, your vehicle has a lowered ride
height. Use caution when entering steep driveways and parking spaces to pre-
vent damage.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
• Be sure the transmission is in first gear, not third, when starting from a standing
position. Damage to the clutch can result from starting in third gear.
• Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, and never try to hold the
vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged. This will cause abnormal
wear on the clutch.
NOTE:
• Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
• During cold weather, until the transmission lubricant is warm, you may experience
slightly higher shift efforts. This is normal and not harmful to the transmission.
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