key Abarth 500 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

VERY IMPORTANT
REFUELLING
Only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95, in compliance with the European specification EN 228. The use of
other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral, fully depress the clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then
turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to install electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact an Abarth
Dealership. They will calculate the overall electrical consumption and check that the car’s electrical system can support the required load.
CODE Card
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. We recommend that you always carry the electronic code provided on the CODE Card with you, in
case you need to perform an emergency start.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS
... important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of your car over time. Particular attention
should be paid to information marked with the following symbols:(personal safety)(environmental protection)(car integrity).

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The handbook that you are reading
simply and directly explains how it
is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.SYMBOLS ...................................... 10
FIAT CODE SYSTEM ....................... 10
THE KEYS....................................... 11
IGNITION SWITCH .......................... 14
SEATS ............................................ 15
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 17
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 18
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 19
CLIMATIC COMFORT ..................... 21
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 22
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 24
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 26
EXTERNAL LIGHTS......................... 30
WINDOW CLEANING ...................... 32
ROOF LIGHTS ................................ 33
CONTROLS .................................... 34
INTERIOR FITTINGS ....................... 36
FIXED GLASS ROOF ....................... 40
ELECTRIC SUN ROOF .................... 40
DOORS ........................................... 42
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 44
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........... 45
BONNET ......................................... 48
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................. 50
HEADLIGHTS.................................. 51ESC SYSTEM ................................. 52
ITPMS (INDIRECT TYRE
PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM) ........................................ 56
EOBD SYSTEM............................... 59
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ...................................... 59
RADIO SYSTEM .............................. 60
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER................................... 60
PARKING SENSORS....................... 62
REFUELLING THE CAR .................. 64
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT .............................. 65
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SYMBOLS
Some car components have coloured
labels whose symbols indicate
precautions to be observed when using
this component. Under the bonnet
there is also a label that summarises all
the symbols.
FIAT CODE SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
This is an electrical engine locking
system which increases protection
against an attempted theft of the. It is
automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
Each key contains an electronic
device which modulates the signal
emitted during ignition by an antenna
built into the ignition device. The
signal, which changes each time the
engine is started, is the “password”,
by means of which the control unit
recognises the key and enables
starting.
1)
Operation
Each time the vehicle is started turning
the ignition key toMAR-ON, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a
recognition code to the Powertrain
Control Module to deactivate the
immobiliser.
The acknowledgement code is sent
only if the Fiat CODE system control
unit has recognised the code
transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the code is not
correctly recognised, the symbol
comes on in the display.
In this case, turn the key toSTOPand
then back toMAR-ON; if the lock
continues, try with the other keys
provided with the vehicle. Contact an
Abarth Dealership if you still cannot
start the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own
code which must be stored by the
system's control unit. Contact an
Abarth Dealership to have new keys (up
to 8) stored with a code.
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Activation ofsymbol
while driving
❒If the symbol
switches on, along
with a dedicated message, this
means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (for example for a
voltage drop).
❒If the symbol
is on solid, contact
an Abarth Dealership.
IMPORTANT
1) The electronic components inside
the key may be damaged if the
key is subjected to sharp knocks.
In order to ensure complete
efficiency of the electronic
devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct
sunlight.
THE KEYS
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The CODE Card fig. 5 is provided
with the keys and bears the following:
❒A - electronic code;
❒B - mechanical code.
Keep the codes in a safe place, not in
the car.
IMPORTANT All the keys and the
CODE Card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling the car.KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL
Operation
The metal insert A fig. 6 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock;
❒the locking/unlocking of the fuel plug.
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KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
Operation
The metal insert A fig. 7 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock;
❒the locking/unlocking of the fuel plug.
Press button B to open/close the
metal insert.
1)
Unlocking door and
luggage compartment
Briefly press button
: unlocking
of doors and luggage compartment,
timed switching-on of internal lights and
double flashing of direction indicators
(for versions/markets, where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically
if the fuel cut-off system intervenes.
Locking door and
luggage compartment
Briefly press button
: locking of doors
and luggage compartment, switching
off of internal lights and single flashing
of direction indicators (for versions/
markets, where provided).
If one or more doors are open, the
doors will not be locked. This is
indicated by a rapid flashing of the
direction indicators (for versions/
markets, where provided). The doors
will be locked if the tailgate is open
however.
When a speed of more than 20 km/h is
reached, the doors will be locked
automatically if this specific function
was set.Opening the luggage
compartment
Press the
button to open the
luggage compartment remotely. The
direction indicators will flash twice
to indicate that the luggage
compartment has been opened.
REQUESTING
ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 keys
with incorporated remote control. If
you need to request a new remote
control, contact an Abarth Dealership,
taking the CODE Card (for versions/
markets, where provided), an identity
document and documents proving
ownership of the car with you.
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REPLACING THE
BATTERY IN THE KEY
WITH REMOTE CONTROL
Procedure
1)
❒press button A fig. 8 and open the
metal insert B;
❒turn screw C to
using a fine bit
screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case D and
replace the battery E making sure
that polarities are correct;
❒refit the case D inside the key and
lock it, turning the screw C to
.REPLACING THE REMOTE
CONTROL COVER
Proceed as shown in fig. 9 to replace
the cover of the key with remote
control.
WARNING
1) Press button B fig. 7 only with the
key away from your body,
especially your eyes and from
objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave
the key unattended, to prevent
people, especially children, from
inadvertently pressing the button.
IMPORTANT
1) Used batteries may be harmful to
the environment if not disposed of
correctly. They must be disposed
of as specified by law in the
special containers or taken to an
Abarth Dealership, which will take
care of their disposal.
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 10:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. radio,
central door locking system, alarm,
etc.) are enabled;
❒MAR-ON: driving position. All
electrical devices are enabled;
❒AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key
to be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
2) 3) 4) 5)
STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON.
WARNING
2) If the ignition switch has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted
theft), have it checked over by
an Abarth Dealership before
driving again.
3) Always remove the key when you
leave your car to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the
controls. Remember to engage
the handbrake. If the car is parked
on a slope uphill, engage the first
gear; if the car is facing downhill,
engage reverse. Never leave
children unattended in the
vehicle.4) Never extract the key while the
vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will automatically lock
as soon as it is turned. This holds
true for cars being towed as well.
5) 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 non-compliance of the
car with type-approval
requirements.
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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.
12) 13)
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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WINDOW CLEANING
IN BRIEF
The right stalk controls screen
wiper/washer operation.
This operates only with the ignition
key turned to MAR-ON.
WINDSCREEN
WIPER/WASHER
Operation
3) 4)
The stalk has five different positions
(four speeds) fig. 29:
❒A: windscreen wiper stopped.
❒B: intermittent operation.
❒C: continuous slow operation.
❒D: continuous fast operation.
❒E: temporary fast operation (unstable
position).
The temporary fast function lasts as
long as you manually keep the stalk in
that position. The lever returns to
position A when it is released,
automatically stopping the windscreen
wipers."Smart washing"
function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer.
Keep the stalk pulled to activate both
the windscreen washer jet and the
windscreen wiper with a single
movement; the latter turns on
automatically if you keep the stalk
pulled for more than half a second.
The operation of the windscreen wiper
terminates several strokes after the
stalk is released; a final cleaning stroke
several seconds later completes the
wiping operation.REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
Operation
5)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR-ON.
Turn the ring nut to
to operate the
rear window wiper.
With the windscreen wiper active,
rotate the ring nut to
to activate the
rear window wiper which, in this case,
operates (in the different positions) in
synchronisation with the windscreen
wiper, but with half its frequency. With
the windscreen wiper on, engaging
reverse will automatically turn the rear
window wiper on, in continuous slow
operation. Operation stops when
reverse is disengaged.
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