display Abarth 500 2016 Owner handbook (in English)

OPERATING CONDITIONS
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The system is active for speeds above
15 km/h.
In a few situations such as sporty
driving, particular conditions of the road
surface (e.g. icy, snowy, unsurfaced
roads...) the signalling may be delayed
or partial in detecting the contemporary
deflation of more than one tyre.
Under special conditions (e.g. car
loaded asymmetrically on one side,
damaged or worn tyre, fitting the
space-saver wheel, fitting snow chains,
fitting different tyres on the axles) the
system may give false indications or be
temporarily deactivated.
If the system is temporarily deactivated
the
warning light flashes for about
75 seconds and then is continuously
on; at the same time, the display shows
a warning message.
This indication is displayed also after
the engine has been switched off and
then on again if the correct operating
conditions are not restored.
WARNING
48) If the system signals a pressure
decrease on a specific tyre, it is
recommended to check the
pressure on all four tyres.
49) iTPMS does not relieve the
driver from the obligation to check
the tyre pressure every month; it
is not even to be considered a
replacing system for maintenance
or a safety system.
50) Tyre pressure must be checked
with tyres cold. Should it become
necessary for whatever reason
to check pressure with warm
tyres, do not reduce pressure
even though it is higher than the
prescribed value, but repeat the
check when tyres are cold.
51) The iTPMS cannot indicate
sudden tyre pressure drops (for
example when a tyre bursts).
In this case, stop the car, braking
with caution and avoiding abrupt
steering.
52) The system only warns that the
tyre pressure is low: it is not able
to inflate them.53) Insufficient tyre inflation
increases fuel consumption,
reduces the tread duration and
may affect the capacity to drive
safely.
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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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FAULT INDICATIONS
Parking sensor failures, if any, will be
indicated when reverse is engaged by
the switching on of the
symbol
on the instrument panel together with
the message on the display (see
"Warning lights and messages"
paragraph).
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OPERATION WITH
TRAILER
Sensor operation is automatically
deactivated when the trailer's electric
cable plug is fitted in the car's tow hook
socket. The sensors are automatically
reactivated when the trailer's cable plug
is removed.GENERAL WARNINGS
When parking, take the utmost care
over obstacles that may be above
or under the sensor.
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Objects close to the car are not
detected under certain circumstances
and could therefore cause damage
to the car or be damaged.
Some conditions may influence the
performance of the parking system:
❒Reduced sensor sensitivity and
a reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due
to the presence on the surface of the
sensor of: ice, snow, mud, thick
paint.
❒The sensor may detect a non-
existent obstacle (echo interference)
due to mechanical interference, for
example when washing the vehicle,
in rain (strong wind), hail.
❒The signals sent by the sensors can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems or pneumatic drills)
near the vehicle.❒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, suspension), or by
changing tyres, overloading the car
or carrying out specific tuning
operations that require the car to be
lowered.
❒The presence of a tow hook without
trailer interferes with the correct
operation of the parking sensors. If a
fixed tow hook is installed, the
parking sensors cannot be used. If
the customer wishes to install a
removable tow hook, this must be
disconnected from the crossmember
whenever the trailer is not attached
to prevent the activation of the
sensors.
❒Do not apply stickers to the sensors.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the handbook gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.DISPLAY ......................................... 68
MENU ITEMS .................................. 71
CONTROL PANEL AND
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS ........... 78
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 80
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 83
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 83
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 84
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 84
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 85
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 86
- PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED .................................... 86
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 87
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) SYSTEM ................................... 88
- SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED
HEADLIGHTS ..................................... 89
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 89
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
............................................................ 89
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 90
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 90
-FOG LIGHTS ..................................... 90
-REAR FOG LIGHT ............................. 90
-WORN BRAKE PADS ........................ 91
-DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE ........................... 91
- INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE/ENGINE OIL
DETERIORATED ................................. 92
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 93
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 94-LOW BATTERY CHARGE .................. 95
-HILL HOLDER FAILURE .................... 95
- FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE ......... 95
- FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE .... 96
- FUEL CUT-OFF ................................ 96
- FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE ... 96
-INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ........ 96
-EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE ............. 97
-ASR SYSTEM ................................... 97
- POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................ 97
- BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE ................... 97
- PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ........... 97
-iTPMS ............................................... 98
-SERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
............................................................ 99
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................. 99
-ENGAGEMENT OF SPORT
FUNCTION ......................................... 99
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DISPLAY
The car is equipped with a colour
display that, according to the previously
applied settings, will show useful
driving information.
With the ignition key removed, the
display lights up and, depending on the
version, shows the time, the total
odometer reading (in km or miles) and
the 500 logo for a few seconds when a
front door is opened.
NOTE With a low outside temperature
(below 0°C) it may take longer than
normal for information to appear on the
display.COLOUR DISPLAY
"STANDARD" SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 67 can display
the following information:
1Odometer (display of distance
travelled in kilometres/miles)
2Digital engine coolant temperature
gauge
3Digital rev counter
4Gear Shift Indicator
5Date
6Outside temperature gauge
7Car speed indication
8Headlight alignment position (only
with dipped headlights on)
9Time
10eco Index
11Digital fuel level gaugeSPORT MODE
If the SPORT function is used, the
longitudinal/lateral accelerometer
indicator screen (G-meter information)
is displayed automatically. This
considers gravitational acceleration (G)
fig. 68.
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3
4
5
6
11
10
9
8
7
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ECO INDEX
The eco Index allows the driver to
monitor their driving style in order to
achieve more efficient driving in terms
of fuel economy and emissions
reduction.
The assessment of the driving style is
shown on the display through a digital
graduated scale A fig. 69.
The scale ranges from a min. value of 0
up to a max. value of 5 and indicates
the eco-sustainability of the driving style
(0 = low, 5 = high).NOTES
The values measured are not directly
connected to instant fuel consumption
but are intended to suggest how the
driver can alter their driving style in
order to reduce consumption.
Different journeys may have different
values even though the driver maintains
the same driving style, since they are
affected by factors such as traffic
conditions, length of journey and engine
cold starting.
An "eco" drive is a more "fluid" drive,
even if traffic conditions often inhibit
this. A more "aggressive" drive, on the
other hand, implies frequent
acceleration/deceleration with resulting
increased fuel consumption and
harmful emissions.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
The GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) system
advises the driver to change gear
through a special indication on the
display.
Through the GSI, the driver is informed
that the gear change will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption.When the SHIFT (SHIFT UP) iconis
shown on the display, the GSI is
advising the driver to engage a higher
gear, while the SHIFT (SHIFT DOWN)
icon advises the driver to engage
a lower gear.
The indication on the instrument panel
remains until the driver shifts gear or the
driving conditions return to a situation
where gearshifting is not required to
optimise consumption.
CONTROL BUTTONS
+To scroll through the screen and the
options upwards or to increase the
value displayed.
MENUPress briefly to access the
menu and/or go to next
screen or to confirm the
desired selection. Hold
down to go back to the
standard screen.
–To scroll through the screen and the
options downwards or to decrease
the value displayed.
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NoteButtons+and–activate different
functions according to the following
situations:
❒within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up or down through the
options;
❒during setting operations, they
increase or decrease values.
NoteWhen one of the front doors is
opened, the display is activated
showing the time and mileage for a few
seconds.SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of
options which can be selected using
buttons+and–to access the different
selection and setting operations (Setup)
indicated below.
Some options have a submenu.
The menu can be activated by briefly
pressing the MENU button
. Single
presses on buttons+or–will scroll
through the setup menu options.
Operating modes are different
according to the characteristics of the
option selected.
The menu comprises the following
functions:
❒MENU
❒LIGHTING
❒SPEED WARNING
❒HEADLIGHT SENSOR
❒TRIP B ACTIVATION
❒SET TIME
❒SET DATE
❒SEE RADIO
❒AUTOCLOSE
❒UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
❒LANGUAGE
❒WARNINGS VOLUME❒BUTTON VOLUME
❒SEAT BELT BUZZER
❒SERVICE
❒PASSENGER AIRBAG
❒DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
❒TYRE RESET
❒EXIT MENU
Selecting an option from the main
menu without a submenu:
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
select the main menu option to be
set;
❒press buttons+or–(with single
presses) to select the new setting;
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
store the new setting and to go back
to the same main menu option
selected previously.
Selecting an option from the main
menu with a submenu:
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
display the first submenu option;
❒press buttons+or–(with single
presses) to scroll through all the
submenu options;
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
select the displayed submenu option
and to open the relevant setup menu;
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❒press buttons+or–(with single
presses) to select the new setting for
this submenu option;
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
store the new setting and to go back
to the same submenu option
selected previously.
MENU ITEMS
Menu
This option allows you to access the
Setup menu.
Press the+or–button to select the
various Menu items.
Hold down the MENU button
to
return to the standard screen.
Lighting (Car interior
lighting adjustment)
On some versions, the instrument panel
is provided with a light sensor capable
of detecting environmental light
conditions and adjusting the brightness
of the panel accordingly.
The brightness of the instrument panel
may therefore change while travelling
following an event causing a switch
from "day" to "night" conditions (or vice
versa) in the passenger compartment
(e.g. in a tunnel, on avenues in
shadows, under flyovers, etc.). The
lighting can be adjusted in night mode
only with dipped headlights on. If the
headlights are not on, it can be
adjusted in day mode.This function is available, with the
dipped headlights on and in night-time
conditions, to adjust the brightness
of the instrument panel, control
buttons, radio and automatic climate
control displays.
On some versions, during the daytime
and with dipped headlights on, the
instrument panel, control buttons, radio
and automatic climate control displays
are set to maximum brightness.
To adjust the brightness, proceed as
follows:
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
make the display flash the previously
stored level;
❒press button+or–to adjust the
brightness level;
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
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Speed warning (Speed
limit)
With this function it is possible to set
the car speed limit (km/h or mph); when
this limit is exceeded the driver is
alerted.
To set the desired speed limit, proceed
as follows:
❒briefly press the MENU button
:
the display will show the words
(Speed Buzzer);
❒press button+or–to select speed
limit activation ("On") or deactivation
("Off");
❒if the function is on, press+or–to
select the required speed limit and
then press MENU
to confirm.
NoteSetting is possible between 30
and 200 km/h, or 20 and 125 mph,
according to the previously set unit.
See the "Units of measurement
adjustment (Units of measurement)"
paragraph described below. The setting
will increase/decrease by five units
each time button+/–is pressed. Hold
down the button+/–to increase/
decrease the setting rapidly. Complete
the adjustment with single presses of
the button when you approach the
desired value.Press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
To cancel the setting, proceed as
follows:
❒press the MENU button
briefly:
("On") will flash on the display;
❒press button–: ("Off") will flash on
the display;
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.Headlight sensor
(Automatic
headlight/dusk sensor
sensitivity adjustment)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function is used to turn the
headlights on or off according to
external lighting conditions.
The dusk sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted according to 3 levels (level 1=
minimum sensitivity, level 2= average
sensitivity, level 3 = maximum
sensitivity); the greater the sensitivity
set, the lower the variation in outside
light required to activate the lights (e.g.
with setting at level 3, the headlights
switch on earlier at sunset compared to
levels 1 and 2).
Proceed as follows to set:
❒press the MENU button
briefly.
The level set previously flashes on
the display;
❒press+or–to set the value;
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
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