technical specifications Abarth 500 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

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ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
Intervention of the ABS is detected by a
slight pulsing of the brake pedal accompa-
nied by noise: such an event indicates that
you need to adjust your speed to the type
of road on which you are travelling.
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road con-
ditions.
WARNING
When the ABS intervenes, it
means that you are ap-
proaching the grip limit between tyres
and road: it is necessary to slow down
to adjust the speed according to
available grip.
WARNING
The ABS exploits the tyre-
road grip at the best, but it
cannot improve it; you should there-
fore take every care when driving on
slippery surfaces without taking un-
necessary risks.
WARNING
FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
It is indicated by the turning on of warn-
ing light
>on the instrument panel to-
gether with the dedicated message on the
reconfigurable multifunctional display (for
versions/markets, where provided), see
section “Warning lights and messages”.
In the case, the braking system will work
as normal without the extra potentials of-
fered by the ABS system. Drive carefully
to the nearest Abarth Dealership to have
the system checked.
If warning light xonly lights
up on the instrument panel,
(with a message on the multifunc-
tional reconfigurable display, for ver-
sions/markets, where provided), im-
mediately stop the car and contact
the nearest Abarth Dealership. Leak-
age of hydraulic fluid from the brak-
ing system will compromise function-
ality of the braking system, either of
the conventional type or with ABS.
WARNING
EBD failure
It is indicated by the turning on of warn-
ing lights
>and xon the instrument
panel together with the dedicated message
on the reconfigurable multifunctional dis-
play (for versions/markets, where provid-
ed); see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”.
In this case, the rear wheels may sudden-
ly lock and the car may swerve. Drive
carefully to the nearest Abarth Dealership
to have the system checked.
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ESP SYSTEM (Electronic
Stability Program)
The ESP system is an electronic system
controlling the car stability in the event of
tyre grip loss.
The ESP system is therefore particularly
useful when grip conditions of the road sur-
faces change.
With the ESP in addition to the ASR (trac-
tion control with intervention on the
brakes and the engine) and the HILL
HOLDER function (device for setting off
on an incline without using the brakes),
there is also MSR (regulation of the engine
brake torque during downward gear
shifts), HBA (automatic increase in brak-
ing pressure during emergency braking)
and TTC (transfer of engine torque to the
wheels).
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the warn-
ing light
áon the instrument panel, to in-
form the driver that the car is in critical
stability and grip conditions.System intervention
The ESP system is automatically activat-
ed when the car is started and cannot be
de-activated.
Failure indications
In the event of a failure, the ESP system
will be automatically switched off and
warning light
áwill appear on the instru-
ment panel along with a message on the
reconfigurable multifunctional display (for
versions/markets, where provided). Con-
tact Abarth Dealership.HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
It is an integral part of the ESP system and
is automatically activated in the following
conditions:
❒uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with
a gradient of more than 2%, engine run-
ning, brake pressed and gearbox in neu-
tral or gear other than reverse engaged;
❒downhill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient of more than 2%, engine
running, brake pressed and reverse gear
engaged.
At pickup the ESP system control unit will
keep brake force on wheels until reaching
the torque suitable for starting, or in any
case for max. 2 seconds in order to pass
easily from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator pedal.
After two seconds without starting, the
system will deactivate automatically by re-
leasing gradually the brake force. At re-
leasing, the typical brake disengagement
noise indicating that the car is going to
move will be heard.
Do not take unnecessary
risks, even if your cars fits an
ESP system. Your driving style must
always be suited to the conditions of
the road, visibility and traffic. The dri-
ver is always responsible for road
safety.
WARNING
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Failure indications
A failure of the system is indicated by the
turning on warning light áon the instru-
ment panel together with the dedicated
message on the reconfigurable multifunc-
tional display (for versions/markets, where
provided); see section “Warning lights and
messages”.
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake; therefore, never leave
the car without having engaged the hand-
brake, turned the engine off and engaged
the first speed.
If the spare wheel is used,
the ESP system keeps oper-
ating. The spare wheel, being smaller
than the original wheel provides less
grip.
For correct operation of the ESP and
ASR systems, the tyres must ab-
solutely be of the same brand and
type on all wheels, in perfect condi-
tions and, above all, of type, brand
and size specified.
WARNING
MSR system
(engine braking torque control)
It is an integral part of the ASR system that
in case of sudden gear downshifting, cuts
in providing torque to the engine thus pre-
venting excessive driving wheel drive that,
specially in poor grip conditions, can lead
to loss of stability.TTC SYSTEM
(Torque Transfer Control)
It is an integral part of the ESP system.
This system improves the transfer of dri-
ve torque to the wheels, guaranteeing
safer and more sporty driving, especially
when cornering, far more able to prevent
understeer.
The system is turned on by pressing the
button in the dashboard C-Fig. 58. The
LED in the TTC button is lit up when it
is on.
It is turned off by pressing the button again
or when the vehicle is switched off (igni-
tion key in STOP position). ASR SYSTEM
(Antislip Regulation)
It’s integral to the ESP system and auto-
matically intervenes in case of slip of one
or both drive wheels, helping the driver
to control the car.
The action of the ASR is particularly help-
ful in the following circumstances:
❒slipping of the inner wheel due to the
effect of dynamic load changes or ex-
cessive acceleration;
❒too much power transmitted to the
wheels also in relation to the conditions
of the road surface;
❒acceleration on slippery, snowy or
frozen surfaces;
❒in the case of loss of grip on a wet sur-
face (acquaplaning).
fig. 58F0S058Ab
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The system also has a diagnostic connec-
tor that can be interfaced with appropri-
ate tools, which makes it possible to read
the error codes stored in the control unit,
together with a series of specific parame-
ters for engine operation and diagnosis.
This check can also be carried out by the
traffic police.
IMPORTANT After eliminating the in-
convenience, to check the system com-
pletely, Abarth Dealerships are obliged to
run a bench test and, if necessary, road
tests which may also call for a long jour-
ney.EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis of
the components of the car correlated with
emissions. It also alerts the driver, by turn-
ing on the warning light
Uon the instru-
ment panel (together with relevant mes-
sage on the multifunction display, for ver-
sions/markets, where provided), when
these components are no longer in peak
conditions (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).
The objective is:
❒to keep the system efficiency under
control;
❒to warn when a fault causes emissions
levels to increase;
❒to warn of the need to replace deteri-
orated components.Go to a Abarth Dealership as
soon as possible if warning
light
Ueither does not light
up when the key is turned to
MAR or if while travelling the warning
light comes on either steady or blinking
(along with a message on the reconfig-
urable multifunctional display, for ver-
sions/markets, where provided). The op-
eration of warning light
Umay be
checked by the traffic police using spe-
cific devices. Follow the laws in force in
the country where you are driving.
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FAILURE INDICATIONS
Any failure is indicated by instrument pan-
el warning light
gcoming on together
with the message on the reconfigurable
multifunction display (for versions/mar-
kets, where provided) (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
In the event of electric power steering sys-
tem failure, the car can be driven with me-
chanical steering.
IMPORTANT In some circumstances, fac-
tors independent from the electric pow-
er steering could cause the illumination of
the warning light
gon the instrument
panel.
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM
The car has an electrically operated pow-
er assisted system, that only works with
the ignition key in the MARposition and
the engine started, known as Dualdrive.
The electric power steering reduces the
effort on the steering wheel making town
driving and parking manoeuvres particu-
larly easy.
IMPORTANT In case of quick rotation of
the ignition switch, full power steering
functionality can be achieved after 1-2 sec-
onds.
When the SPORT function is turned on
(see “Controls” paragraph in this chapter)
the electric power steering assistance is
altered, increasing the sensitivity of the
steering wheel.
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the car with homolo-
gation requirements.
WARNING
Before servicing the car,
switch off the engine and re-
move the key from the ignition de-
vice, activating the steering lock, es-
pecially when car wheels do not
touch the ground. If this is not possi-
ble (if the key must be on MAR or the
engine must be running), remove the
main fuse which protects the electric
power steering.
WARNING
In this case, immediately stop the car, turn
off the engine for about 20 seconds and
then turn on again the engine. If the warn-
ing light
gis still on, along with the mes-
sage on the reconfigurable multifunction-
al display (for versions/markets, where
provided), contact Abarth Dealership.
IMPORTANT The steering may become
slightly stiff following parking manoeuvres
including a great deal of steering. This is
normal and caused by a system to prevent
motor overheating. No servicing is re-
quired. The power steering system will re-
turn to normal operation the next time
the car is used.
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PARKING SENSORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Parking sensors are located in the rear
bumper fig. 59and their function is to in-
form the driver, through an intermittent
buzzer, about the presence of obstacles
behind the car.
fig. 59F0S103Ab
WARNING BUZZER
When reverse gear is engaged and there
is an obstacle behind the car a buzzer is
activated and the signal varies as the dis-
tance of the obstacle from the bumper
varies.
The beep frequency:
❒increases as the distance between the
car and the obstacle decreases
❒becomes continuous when the distance
between the car and the obstacle is less
than 30 cm and stops immediately if the
distance increases
❒is constant if the distance is unchanged. ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when the reverse gear is engaged. As the
obstacle behind the vehicle gets closer to
the car, the buzzer becomes more fre-
quent.
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OPERATION WITH TRAILER
Sensor operation is automatically deacti-
vated when the trailer's electric cable plug
is fitted in the car's tow hook socket.
The sensors are automatically enabled
again when the trailer's cable plug isre-
moved.For correct operation, sensors
must always be clean from
mud, dirt, snow or ice.
Be careful not to scratch or
damage the sensors while cleaning them.
Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths.
The sensors should be washed using
clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. In washing sta-
tions, clean sensors quickly keeping the
vapour jet/high pressure washing nozzles
at 10 cm at least from the sensors.Detection distances
Centre operating radius 140 cm.
Side operating radius 60 cm.
If several obstacles are detected by the
sensors, only the nearest one is consid-
ered.
FAILUREWARNING
Any parking sensor failures will be indi-
cated when engaging reverse by the warn-
ing light èin the instrument panel to-
gether with the message in the multifunc-
tion display (for versions/markets where
provided) (see “Warning lights and mes-
sages” section).
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GENERALWARNINGS
❒When parking, take the utmost care
over obstacles that may be above or
under the sensors.
❒Objects close to the car, are not de-
tected under certain circumstances and
could therefore cause damage to the
car or be damaged.The following conditions may influence the
performance of the parking sensor system:
❒Reduced sensor sensitivity and a re-
duction in the parking assistance system
performance could be due to the pres-
ence on the surface of the sensor of:
ice, snow, mud, thick paint
❒The sensor may detect a non-existent
obstacle (echo interference) due to me-
chanical interference, for example when
washing the vehicle, in rain, (strong
wind), hail.
❒The signals sent by the sensors can al-
so be altered by the presence of ultra-
sonic systems (e.g. pneumatic brake sys-
tems or pneumatic drills) near the ve-
hicle.
❒Parking assistance system performance
can also be influenced by the position
of the sensors, for example due to a
change in the ride setting (caused by
wear to the shock absorbers, suspen-
sion), or by overloading the vehicle and
carrying out specific tuning operations
that require the vehicle to be lowered.
Parking manoeuvres howev-
er are always the driver’s re-
sponsibility. While manoeuvring, al-
ways make sure that no people (es-
pecially children) or animals are in
the area concerned. The parking sen-
sors are designed to assist drivers: in
any case, you must always pay the ut-
most attention during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even when
carried out at low speed.
WARNING
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HI-FI system prearrangement (where
provided):
❒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;
❒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”).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.
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”).
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ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
DEVICE INSTALLATION
Electrical and electronic devices installed
after buying the car by after-market ser-
vice must carry the following label:
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. authorises
the installation of transceiving devices pro-
vided that they are installed according to
rules of good engineering practice re-
specting the manufacturer’s indications by
a specialised centre.
IMPORTANT Traffic police may not allow
the car on the road in the event of as-
sembly of devices which imply modifica-
tions to the features of the car. This may
also cause lapse of warranty in relation to
faults caused by the change or either di-
rectly or indirectly related to it.
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. shall not
be liable for damage caused by the instal-
lation of accessories either not supplied
or recommended by Fiat Group Auto-
mobiles S.p.A. and/or not installed in com-
pliance with the provided instructions.RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND CELLULAR PHONES
Radio transceiver equipment (vehicle mo-
bile phones, CB radios, amateur radio and
similar equipment) shall not be used inside
the car unless a separate aerial is mount-
ed on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices in-
side the passenger compartment (without
a separate aerial) may cause the vehicle
electrical systems to malfunction. This
could compromise safety in addition to
constituting a potential hazard for pas-
sengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of
these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the car body. With re-
gards to the use of EC-approved mobile
phones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), adhere
strictly to the instructions for use provid-
ed by the mobile phone manufacturer.ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
If after buying the car, you decide to install
electrical accessories that require a per-
manent electric supply (alarm, satellite an-
titheft system, etc.) or accessories that in
any case burden the electric supply, con-
tact Abarth Dealership, whose qualified
personnel, besides suggesting the most
suitable devices belonging to Lineaccessori
Abarth, will also evaluate the overall elec-
tric absorption, checking whether the car’s
electric system is able to withstand the
load required, or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
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