instrument panel Abarth 500 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

AIR VENTS
❒Climate comfort .................................. 21
LEFT STALK
❒External lights ..................................... 30
TURBO PRESSURE GAUGE
❒Operation ........................................... 79
INSTRUMENT PANEL
❒Control panel and on-board
instruments ......................................... 78
❒Warning lights ..................................... 83
RIGHT STALK
❒Window cleaning ................................ 32
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
❒Operation ...........................................115
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
❒Opening .............................................. 37
ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLS
❒Operation ........................................... 44
STEERING WHEEL
❒Adjustment ......................................... 18
❒Driver's side front airbag .....................114
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EXTERNAL LIGHTS
IN BRIEF
The left-hand stalk operates most of
the external lights. The external
lights can only be switched on when
the ignition key is at MAR-ON.
The instrument panel and the
dashboard and central tunnel
controls will light up together with the
external lights.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key at MAR-ON and
ring nut A fig. 27 turned to
, the
daytime running lights switch on. The
other lights and interior lighting stay off.
The automatic operation of the daytime
running lights can be activated/
deactivated via the Setup menu (see
"Menu items" paragraph in this
chapter).
If the daytime running lights are
deactivated, no light comes on when
the ring nut is turned toO.
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DIPPED HEADLIGHTS/
SIDE LIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to
MAR-ON, turn the ring nut to
fig.
27. 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.
The
warning light will come on
in the instrument panel.MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with the ring nut at
, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel beyond the
end of travel position.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end
of travel position, the main beam
headlights deactivate, the dipped
headlights reactivate and the
warning light switches off.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position)
fig. 27, regardless of the position of the
ring nut.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
❒up (position 1) fig. 28: activates
the right direction indicator;
❒down (position 2): activates the left
direction indicator.
Warning light
orwill blink on the
instrument panel. The direction
indicators switch off automatically when
the steering wheel is straightened.
"Lane Change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the selected
side flashes three times and then
switches off automatically."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 on
STOP or removed, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel within 2
minutes from turning the engine 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.
Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light on the instrument
panel turns on and the display shows
how long the function remains active.
The warning light switches on when the
stalk is pulled for the first time and
stays lit until the function switches off
automatically. Each time the stalk is
activated it increases the time that the
lights remain on.
Deactivation:keep the stalk pulled
towards the steering wheel for more
than two seconds.
WARNING
12) The daytime running lights are
an alternative to the dipped
headlights for driving 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.
13) Daytime running lights cannot
replace dipped 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.
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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)
Switching on
Three different switching-on modes are
provided:
❒when opening one door a three-
minute timer will start, which restarts
each time a door is opened;
❒a timer of about 10 seconds will start
when the ignition key is removed
within two minutes from turning the
engine off;
❒a timer of about 10 seconds will start
when the doors are opened (either by
remote control or key in driver’s
door).Switching off
Three modes are provided for switching
off:
❒when all doors are closed, the
three-minute timer will stop and
a ten-second one will start. This timer
will stop when the key is turned to
MAR-ON;
❒when doors are locked (either with
remote control or with key on driver
side door), the roof light switches off.
❒the interior lights are switched off
in any case after 15 minutes to
preserve battery charge
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT LIGHT
For versions fitted with luggage
compartment light, the light comes on
automatically when the tailgate is
opened and it will switch off when it is
closed.CONTROLS
SPORT FUNCTION
When the SPORT button fig. 31 is
pressed the sports driving setting is
turned on featuring more
responsiveness during acceleration, an
increase in drive torque and more
precise steering with greater effort
required on the steering wheel.
When this function is on, the word
SPORT is lit up in the display and the
instrument panel shows a dedicated
screen. Press the button again to turn
the function off and restore the normal
driving setting.
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IMPORTANT When the SPORT button
is pressed, the function is activated
about 5 seconds later.
IMPORTANT During acceleration using
the SPORT function the steering may
shudder which is typical of a sports
setting.
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
They are turned on by pressing the
button B fig. 31, regardless of the
position of the ignition key.
With the device on, warning lights
andlight up in the instrument
panel.
Press button B again to switch the
lights off.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning
lights is governed by the highway
code of the country you are driving in:
comply with legal requirements.Emergency braking
In the event of an emergency braking,
the hazard warning light switch on
automatically together with warning
lights
andon the instrument
panel.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
FRONT FOG
LIGHTS/REAR FOG
LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The fog lights can be activated only
when the dipped headlamps are on.
To turn on the front/rear fog lights, use
the button C fig. 31 as follows:
❒First pressing: front fog lights on;
❒second pressing: rear fog lamps
on;
❒third pressing: front/rear fog lights
off.
With front fog lights on, the
warning
light on the instrument panel will come
on at the same time.
With rear fog lights on, the
warning
light on the instrument panel will come
on at the same time.REAR FOG LIGHTS
When the dipped beam headlights are
on, these can be activated by pressing
button
fig. 32.
With lights on, the warning light
on
the instrument panel will come on at the
same time.
Press the button again to switch the
lights off.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
❒the fuel supply cut-off with the engine
consequently switching off
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors
❒turning on the lights inside the
vehicle.
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ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHTS ABROAD
Dipped headlights are adjusted for
driving in the country where the vehicle
was originally purchased. When
travelling in countries with opposite
driving direction, to avoid dazzling the
drivers on the other side of the road,
you need to cover areas of the
headlight according to the Highway
Code of the country you are travelling
in.ESC SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
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 appropriate
wheels. The torque supplied by
the engine can also be reduced in
order to maintain control of the car.
The system is capable of recognising
potentially dangerous situations in
terms of the stability and intervenes
automatically on the brakes in a
differentiated manner for the four
wheels in order to provide a stabilising
torque.The ESC system also includes the
following subsystems:
❒EBD
❒ABS
❒ASR
❒HILL HOLDER
❒HBA
❒MSR
❒TTC
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESC system switches on
automatically when the engine is
started and cannot be switched off.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the ESC
warning light on the instrument panel,
to inform the driver that the car is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
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EBD (Electronic
Brakeforce Distribution)
SYSTEM
This system (which cannot be
deactivated) recognises emergency
braking conditions according to the
speed of operation of the brake pedal
and provides an additional hydraulic
braking pressure to support that
provided by the driver. This allows
faster and more powerful operation of
the braking system.
ABS
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 when braking
and 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.
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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ASR (AntiSlip
Regulation) SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ESC
system and automatically operates in
the event of one or both drive wheels
slipping, loss of grip on wet roads
(aquaplaning) and acceleration
on slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc.Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
❒if the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the ASR system intervenes,
reducing the power transmitted by
the engine;
❒if the slipping only involves one of the
drive wheels, it also intervenes
automatically, braking the wheel that
is slipping.
System intervention
This 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.38) 39) 40) 41)
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Low tyre pressure
The system warns the driver if one or
more tyres are flat by switching on
the
warning light on the instrument
panel.
The display will also show the following
information:
❒one or morethan one tyre flat: the
display will show “KO” beside the tyres
fig. 62 along with a warning message.
If the system does not recognise the
pressure value of one or more tyres, the
display will show dashes "– –"
This indication is displayed also when
turning the engine off and on again until
the RESET procedure is carried out.
RESET PROCEDURE
The iTPMS needs an initial "self-
learning" phase (with length depending
on the driving style and road conditions:
optimal conditions being driving on a
straight road at 80 km/h for at least 20
minutes) which starts when the Reset
procedure is carried out.The Reset procedure must be carried
out:
❒whenever the tyre pressure is
modified;
❒when even only one tyre is changed;
❒when tyres are rotated/inverted;
❒when the space-saver wheel is fitted.
Before carrying out the RESET
pressure values specified in the inflation
pressure table (see "Wheels" paragraph
in the "Technical specifications"
chapter).
If the RESET is not carried out, in all
above cases, the
warning light may
give false indications on one or more
tyres.
To carry out the RESET procedure, with
the vehicle stopped and the ignition
key at MAR, use the setup menu (see
the description of the "Menu items"
paragraph).
At the end of the Reset procedure the
display will show the "Reset saved"
message, indicating that the self-
learning has been started.
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EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD (European On Board
Diagnosis system) carries out a
continuous diagnosis of the
components of the car related to
emissions. It also alerts the driver, by
turning on the warning light
on the
instrument panel together with relevant
message on the display, when these
components are no longer in peak
conditions (see chapter "Warning lights
and messages").
The goal of the system is to:
❒monitor system efficiency
❒indicate an increase in emissions due
to vehicle malfunction
❒indicate the need to replace
damaged components.
The system also has a connector that
can be interfaced with appropriate
equipment, which makes it possible to
read the error codes stored in the
control unit together with a series of
specific parameters for engine
operation and diagnosis.
IMPORTANT After eliminating the
failure, to check the system completely,
Abarth Dealerships must run a bench
test and, if necessary, road tests which
may also call for a long journey.
DUALDRIVE
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
OPERATION
This only operates with the ignition key
turned to MAR-ON and the engine
started.
Electric power steering allows the force
required at the steering wheel to be
adapted to the driving conditions.
IMPORTANT When turning the ignition
key quickly, full power steering
functionality can be achieved after a
few seconds.
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.
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IMPORTANT During parking
manoeuvres requiring a lot of steering,
the steering may become harder: this is
normal and is due to the intervention
of the system to protect the electric
steering motor from overheating, so no
repair is required. When the car is
used again later on, the power steering
will work normally.
WARNING
54) It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also
result in the car not meeting
type-approval requirements.
55) Before servicing the car, switch
off the engine and remove the key
from the ignition switch to
activate the steering lock. This is
especially important when the car
wheels are not touching the
ground. If this is not possible (for
example if the key needs to be
turned to MAR-ON or the engine
must be running), remove the
main fuse that protects the
electric power steering.
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PARKING SENSORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Parking sensors are located in the
rear bumper fig. 64 and detect and
inform the driver, through an
intermittent acoustic signal, of the
presence of obstacles at the rear of the
car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when reverse is engaged. As the
obstacle behind the car gets closer, the
acoustic signal becomes more
frequent.ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
When reverse is engaged and there is
an obstacle behind the car an acoustic
signal is activated and the signal varies
as the distance of the obstacle from
the bumper varies.
The frequency of the acoustic signal:
❒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 between
the car and the obstacle is
unchanged. If this situation concerns
the side sensors, the signal will
stop after approximately 3 seconds
to avoid, for example, indications
in the event of manoeuvres along a
wall.
Detection distances
If several obstacles are detected by the
sensors, only the nearest one is
considered.INDICATIONS ON
DISPLAY
When the sensors are activated, the
screen in fig. 65 appears on the display.
Obstacle presence and distance
information is therefore provided both
by the acoustic signal and the
instrument panel display. The system
indicates a detected obstacle by
displaying an arc in one or more
positions according to the distance of
the obstacle and its position in relation
to the car.
If an obstacle is detected in the rear
central area, the display shows all the
arcs in the rear central area, up to
the one that corresponds to the
position of the obstacle itself. The signal
is similar for obstacles in the rear left
or right area. The arc that corresponds
to the position of the obstacle will flash.
The colour on the display depends on
the distance from and position of the
obstacle. The car is close to the
obstacle when the display shows a
single constant arc and emits a
continuous sound. If there are several
obstacles, the closest approaching one
is indicated.
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