battery Abarth 500 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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REPLACEMENT OF REMOTE
CONTROL COVER fig. 6
To replace the remote control cover, fol-
low the procedure shown in figure. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
REMOTE CONTROLS
The system may recognise up to 8 remote
controls. Should a new remote control be
necessary, contact a Abarth Dealership,
taking with you the CODE card, a per-
sonal identity document and the car’s
ownership documents.
REPLACING THE BATTERY OF
THE KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 5
Battery replacement:
❒press button Aand open the metal in-
sert B;
❒rotate the screw Cto :using a small
point screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case Dand replace
the battery Erespecting its polarity;
❒refit the battery case Dinside the key
and lock it turning the screw Cto Á.
fig. 5F0S0005Ab
fig. 6F0S0006Ab
Used batteries are harmful to
the environment. They should
be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers
provided, or take them to the Abarth
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.

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Average speed
This value shows the car average speed as
a function of the overall time elapsed since
the start of the new mission.
Travel time
This value shows the time elapsed since
the start of the new mission.
TRIP button fig. 15
Button TRIP, set on the right steering
column stalk, shall be used (with ignition
key on MAR) to display and to reset the
previously described values to start a new
mission:
– short push to display the different val-
ues;
– long push to reset and then start a new
mission.New mission
Reset can be:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by press-
ing the relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip dis-
tance” reaches 9999.9 km or when the
“Travel time” reaches 99.59 (99 hours and
59 minutes);
– after disconnecting/reconnecting the
battery.
IMPORTANT The reset operation in the
presence of the screens concerning the
“Trip A” makes it possible to reset only
the information associated with this func-
tion.
IMPORTANT The reset operation in the
presence of the screens concerning the
“Trip B” makes it possible to reset only
the information associated with this func-
tion.Start of trip procedure
With ignition key on MAR, press and hold
button TRIPpressed for over 2 seconds
to reset.
Exit Trip
The TRIPfunction is over when all the
values have been displayed or holding the
button MENU
ESCpressed for longer
than 1 second.fig. 15F0S015Ab

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fig. 27F0S027Ab
TTC
A
E
BCDHEATING
AND VENTILATION
CONTROLS fig. 27
AAir temperature knob (red-hot / blue-
cold)
BFan speed knob
NOTE Turn the knob to 0to stop the
flow of air coming out of the vents.
CAir recycle knob
…– internal air recycle
Ú– air intake from outside
IMPORTANT Turn the recirculation func-
tion on to prevent the intake of air into
the passenger compartment; this is par-
ticularly advisable when stopped in a tun-
nel or in traffic to prevent the intake of
outside polluted air. Do not use the func-
tion for a long time, particularly if there
are many passengers on board, to prevent
the windows from misting up.
DAir distribution knob
μtoward the body and the side win-
dows
∑toward the body, the side win-
dows and the feet
∂toward the feet only
∏toward the feet and the wind-
shield
-toward the windscreen only.
EButton to activate/deactivate the heat-
ed rear window.
When the function is active, a led on
the button is on.
In order to maintain battery efficien-
cy, the function is automatically deac-
tivated after about 20 minutes.Fast front window
demisting/defrosting
Proceed as follows:
❒ rotate knob Ato red section;
❒ rotate knob Cto Ú;
❒ rotate knob Dto -;
❒ rotate knob Bto 4-(max. fan speed).

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MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
CONTROLS fig. 28
AAir temperature knob (red-hot / blue-
cold)
BFan speed knob and climate control
system activation/deactivation. Press
the knob to activate the climate con-
trol system; the led on the knob is ac-
tive. This enables passenger compart-
ment quick cooling.
NOTE Turn the knob to 0to stop the
flow of air coming out of the vents.
CAir recycle knob
…– internal air recycle
Ú– air intake from outside
IMPORTANT Turn the recirculation func-
tion on to prevent the intake of air into
the passenger compartment; this is par-
ticularly advisable when stopped in a tun-
nel or in traffic to prevent the intake of
outside polluted air. Do not use the func-
tion for a long time, particularly if there
are many passengers on board, to prevent
the windows from misting up.fig. 28F0S028Ab
TTC
A
E
BCD
DAir distribution knob
μtoward the body and the side win-
dows
∑toward the body, the side win-
dows and the feet
∂toward the feet only
∏toward the feet and the windshield
-toward the windscreen only.EButton to activate/deactivate the heat-
ed rear window.
When the function is active, a led on
the button is on.
In order to maintain battery efficien-
cy, the function is automatically deac-
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Ceiling light timing (central
position of the lens)
Three different switch on modes are fore-
seen:
❒when opening one door, a three minute
timing is set;
❒when removing the key from the igni-
tion switch within two minutes from
engine switch off, a 10 second timing
is set;
❒when doors are unlocked (either with
remote control or with key on driver
side door), a 10 second timing is set.
Three modes are foreseen for switch off:
❒when closing all doors, a three minute
timing is set; The timing is disabled if the
key is moved to MAR;
❒when doors are locked (either with re-
mote control or with key on driver side
door), the ceiling light turns off.
❒the internal lights turn off after 15 min-
utes to avoid battery drain
BOOT LIGHT
The lamp comes on automatically when the
luggage compartment is opened and goes
out when it is closed.
CEILING LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
The lens can be set to three positions:
❒right side pressed: light always on
❒left side pressed: light always off
❒central position (neutral): the light turns
on and off when the doors are opened
or closed.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the
car, make sure the switch is on the cen-
tral position: ensure that lights are off with
doors closed in order to avoid draining
the battery.
On same versions, light switch on and off
occur only when the front driver side door
is opened or closed.
When the doors are unlocked using the re-
mote control, a 10 second timing turns on.
When the doors are locked using the re-
mote control, the ceiling light turns off. REAR WINDOW WIPER/
REAR WINDOW WASHER
The device can work only when the igni-
tion key is on MAR.
Turn the knurled ring to
'to operate
the rear window wiper.
With the windscreen wiper active, rotate
the knurled ring to
'to activate the rear
window wiper which, in this case, oper-
ates (in the different positions) in synch
with the windscreen wiper, yet with half
its frequency. With windscreen wiper ac-
tive, engaging reverse gear, the rear win-
dow wiper automatically turns on in slow
continuous mode.
It stops when the reverse gear is disen-
gaged.
“Smart washing” function
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard
(unstable position) will activate the rear
window washer.
Keep the stalk pushed to activate with a
single movement the rear window wash-
er jet and the rear window wiper; the lat-
ter automatically turns on if you keep the
stalk pushed for over half a second.
The rear window wiper stops operating
a few strokes after releasing the stalk; a
further “cleaning stroke”, after a few sec-
onds, completes the wiping operation.
Do not use the rear window
wiper to remove layers of
snow or ice from the rear win-
dow. In such conditions, the
rear window wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor protec-
tion which prevents operation for a few
seconds may trip. If the issue persists,
contact the Abarth Dealership.

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If, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or notice leaks from the
fuel system, do not reset the system
to avoid fire risk.
WARNING
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
It intervenes in case of collision, activating:
❒switch off of fuel supply with resultant
engine switch off;
❒automatic door lock release;
❒switch on of all lights inside the car.
When the system is active, the message
“Fuel cut-off see handbook” is displayed.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment, be-
low the car or near the tank area.
After the collision, position ignition key on
STOPto avoid battery draining.To reset car operation, follow this pro-
cedure:
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒activate the right-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❒activate the left-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❒activate the right-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❒activate the left-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to STOP. REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 34
They turn on, with low beams on, press-
ing the button D.
With lights on, the warning light 4on the
instrument panel will come on at the same
time. Press the button again to turn the
lights off.
123456AUD
F0S034Abfig. 34

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FIXED GLASS
SUNROOF
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The fixed sunroof with wide glass includes
a glass panel provided with manually oper-
ated sun visor. The sun visor can be used
in the positions “fully closed” and “fully
open” (it has no fixed intermediate posi-
tion). To open the sun visor: press the tooth
A-fig. 41, release it and move it to “all open
position”. To close it, repeat the same op-
eration in the opposite direction.
OPENABLE SUNROOF
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The openable sunroof with wide glass in-
cludes a glass panel provided with manu-
ally operated sun visor. The sun visor can
be used in the positions “fully closed” and
“fully open” (it has no fixed intermediate
position). To open the sun visor: press the
tooth A-fig. 41, release it and move it to
“all open position”. To close it, repeat the
same operation in the opposite direction.
The sunroof can be operated only when
the ignition key is on MAR. The controls
A-B fig. 40on a dedicated dashboard
near the front ceiling lights, enable to
open/close the sunroof. CURRENT OUTLET fig. 39
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Positioned on the central tunnel, the out-
let is powered with ignition key on MAR.
To use the outlet, open the protective
cover A.
Correct operation is ensured only if the
connected devices are provided with ho-
mologated plugs, present on all the com-
ponents of the Lineaccessori Abarth.
IMPORTANT With engine off and key on
MAR, the extended use (for instance for
more than 1 hour) of accessories which
drain much current may reduce battery
efficiency, up to ignition failures.
Accessories with a maximum
power of 180W (maximum
electrical input 15A) can be
connected to the outlet.
fig. 40F0S0096m
To open
Press and keep pressed button B-fig. 40,
the front pane will set to the “spoiler” po-
sition; press button B-fig. 40 again for
over half a second to make the sunroof
sliding automatically to the wide open po-
sition; press the button to stop the sun-
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DOORS
Before opening a door, en-
sure that you can do it in
safety conditions.
Open the doors only when the car is
stationary.
WARNING
INITIALISATION PROCEDURE
Sunroof shall be re-initialised after dis-
connecting the battery or if the relevant
protection fuse is blown.
Proceed as follows:
❒press button A-fig. 40at close posi-
tion;
❒keep the button pressed to close com-
pletely by steps the sunroof;
❒after full closing, wait for sunroof mo-
tor stopping.EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the switch does not work, the sunroof
can be operated manually as follows:
❒Remove the protective cap A-fig. 42
located on the internal covering, behind
the sun visor;
❒take the setscrew wrench (provided as
standard) from the tool bag in the boot;
❒fit the wrench into the seat and turn
it:
– clockwise to open the sunroof;
– counter-clockwise to close the sun-
roof.
fig. 42F0S042Ab
CENTRAL LOCKING
For the central locking of the door and
tailgate locks. The doors must be perfectly
closed for activating the central locking.
Otherwise the simultaneous locking fails.

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TAILGATE CLOSING fig. 47
To close, lower the tailgate pressing near
the lock until you hear it click.
Inside the tailgate there is a ribbon B
which provides an easy handhold to close
the tailgate.
fig. 47F0S047Ab
Never exceed the maximum
allowed load in the boot (see
“Technical Specifications”). Make
sure that the objects are well
arranged in the boot so that they will
not be projected forwards following
sudden braking.
Do not travel with the tailgate open:
exhaust gas may enter the passenger
compartment.
WARNING
If you travel in areas with
few filling stations and you
want to transport fuel in a spare tank,
respect applicable laws, using only an
homologated, suitably secured tank.
However, the risks in case of collision
increase.
Take care not to knock objects on the
roof rack when opening the tailgate.
WARNING
fig. 48F0S0135m
TAILGATE EMERGENCY
OPENING fig. 48
To open the tailgate from the passenger’s
compartment if the car battery is flat or
the electric tailgate lock is faulty, proceed
as follows (see “Extending the boot” in
this chapter):
❒remove the rear head restraints (where
provided);
❒tilt the backrests;
❒to achieve tailgate automatic unlock,
from inside the boot, operate lever A.

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❒a 4x30 W amplifier on right rear side
panel;
❒antenna on car roof;
❒car radio with CD/MP3 player (for spec-
ifications and operation, refer to the sup-
plement “Car radio” annexed to this
Handbook).If a car radio is installed after
car purchase, refer to the
Abarth Dealership for tips to
safeguard battery durability.
Excessive loadless absorption damages
the battery and may void the battery
warranty.
SOUND SYSTEM
For the operation of the radio with
CD/MP3 player (where provided), read
the instructions for use given in the sup-
plement attached to the Owner Hand-
book.
The system consists of:
❒two 165 mm, 40 W mid-woofers on
the front doors;
❒two 38 mm, 30 W tweeters on the
front posts;
❒two full range 165 mm, 40 W speak-
ers on the rear side panels;
❒antenna on car roof;
❒car radio with CD/MP3 player (for spec-
ifications and operation, refer to the sup-
plement “Car radio” annexed to this
Handbook).
HiFi system prearrangement (where re-
quired):
❒two 165 mm, 60 W mid-woofers;
❒two 40 W tweeters on the front posts;
❒two full range, 40 W speakers on the
rear side panels;
❒a 60 W subwoofer under the right
front seat;