key Abarth 500 2016 Owner handbook (in English)

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.
CDMENU
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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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The intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the
display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for
fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the
tank area.
14)
After a collision, turn the ignition key to
STOP position to prevent the battery
from running down.
To restore the correct operation of the
car, proceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position
❒activate the right direction indicator
❒deactivate the right direction indicator
❒activate the left direction indicator
❒deactivate the left direction indicator
❒activate the right direction indicator
❒deactivate the right direction indicator
❒activate the left direction indicator
❒deactivate the left direction indicator
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP
position
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position.
WARNING
14) If, after an impact, you smell fuel
or notice leaks from the fuel
system, do not reactivate the
system to avoid the risk of fire.
INTERIOR FITTINGS
CIGAR LIGHTER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located on the central tunnel
fig. 33,near the handbrake lever. To
activate the cigar lighter, press button
A.
After a few seconds the button goes
back to its initial position and the cigar
lighter is ready for use.
15)
IMPORTANT Always check that the
cigar lighter is switched off.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices
with power higher than 180 W to the
socket. Do not damage the socket by
using unsuitable plugs.
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STORAGE
COMPARTMENT UNDER
PASSENGER SEAT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, there is a storage
compartment under the passenger seat
fig. 37.
To access the storage compartment, lift
the front area of cushion 1 to release
it, then lift the back of the cushion
2 (backrest side).
To close the storage compartment,
lower and fit the back of the cushion
under the backrest without forcing
it, then press the front part until it locks
into place.CUP/BOTTLE HOLDERS
On the central tunnel there are two
cup/can holders for the front seats and
two for the rear seats.
POWER SOCKET
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is located on the central tunnel and
is supplied with ignition key at
MAR-ON.
Open protective cover A to use the
socket fig. 38.Correct operation is ensured only if the
connected accessories are provided
with approved standard plugs, present
on all Lineaccessori Abarth
components.
IMPORTANT With the engine off and
ignition key turned to MAR-ON,
extended use (i.e. for over one hour) of
accessories which drain a lot of power
may reduce battery efficiency and
therefore cause misfiring.
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FIXED GLASS ROOF
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The roof comprises a wide fixed glass
panel and a manually-operated sun
blind. The blind can be used in the "fully
closed" or "fully open" positions.
To open the blind, grab the handle,
press the tooth A fig. 40 and move it to
the completely open position.
To close it, grab the handle and move
the blind to the closing position until
tooth A is attached.
ELECTRIC SUN
ROOF
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The sun roof comprises a wide
electrically-operated glass panel and a
manually-operated sun blind. The
blind can be used in the "fully closed"
or "fully open" positions.
To open the blind, grab the handle,
press the tooth A fig. 41 and move it to
the completely open position. To close
it, grab the handle and move the blind
to the closing position until tooth A
is attached.OPERATION
The sun roof can be operated only with
the ignition key turned to MAR-ON.
The controls A and B fig. 42 are located
near the front roof light and operate
sun roof closing/opening respectively.
OPENING
Keep the button B fig. 42 pressed: the
roof will move to "spoiler" position.
To fully open the roof press button B
again and hold it down: the roof will
stop in the position reached when the
button is released.
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CLOSING
Keep the button A fig. 42 pressed: the
roof will move to "spoiler" position.
The roof will stop in the position
reached when the button is released.
Press the button A again and hold it
down until the roof is completely
closed.
ANTI-PINCH SAFETY
DEVICE
The sun roof has an anti-pinch safety
system capable of detecting the
presence of an obstacle whilst the roof
is closing. When this happens, the
system stops and the movement of the
roof is immediately reversed.INITIALISATION
PROCEDURE
After the battery has been
disconnected or the protective fuse has
blown, the operation of the sun roof
must be initialised again.
Proceed as follows:
❒keep the button A fig. 42 pressed so
that the roof closes completely in
stages
❒after full closing, wait for the sun roof
motor to stop.EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the electrical device for moving the
roof fails, the sun roof can be moved
manually proceeding as described
below:
❒for manual activation remove the
protective cap A fig. 43 from its
housing which is located on
the internal covering behind the sun
blind
❒take the Allen key provided from the
tool box in the luggage compartment
❒insert the key provided into the
housing and turn it clockwise to open
the roof or anticlockwise to close
the roof.
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IMPORTANT
7) Do not open the sun roof if there
is snow or ice on it: you may
damage it.
8) Use the sun roof only at "spoiler"
position if a transverse roof rack is
fitted.
WARNING
18) When leaving the car, always
remove the key from the ignition
to avoid the risk of injury due
to accidental operation of the sun
roof. Improper use of the roof
can be dangerous. Before and
during operation, always check
that nobody is at risk of being
injured by the moving sun roof or
by objects getting caught or hit by
it.
DOORS
19)
DOOR CENTRAL
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Unlocking doors from
the outside
Press the
button on the key or turn
the metal insert (located inside the key)
to position 1 fig. 44 in the driver side
door lock.
When the key is turned the doors and
the tailgate are simultaneously
unlocked.Locking doors from the
outside
With the doors closed, press the
button on the key or fit and then turn
the metal insert (located inside the
key) to position 2 fig. 44 in the driver
side door lock.
IMPORTANT If one of the doors is not
completely closed or if there is a fault in
the system, the central locking will not
be activated. If the operation is
repeated 10/11 times in quick
succession, the device is excluded for
approximately 30 seconds.
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
IN BRIEF
These operate when the ignition key
is turned to MAR-ON and for about
three minutes after the ignition key is
turned to STOP or removed unless
one of the doors is opened.
20)
The electric window control buttons are
located beside the gear lever fig. 47
and activate:
A Opening/closing of the left window.
B Opening/closing of the right
window.
21)
If the button is held down for several
seconds, the window raises or lowers
automatically (only with key in MAR-ON
position).
As regards the passenger's side
window, only the opening occurs
automatically with the same procedure.
WARNING
20) Incorrect use of the electric
windows may be dangerous.
Before and during operation,
always check that nobody is
exposed to the risk of being
injured either directly by the
moving window or through
objects getting caught or hit by it.
21) When leaving the car, always
remove the ignition key to avoid
the risk of injury for people still on
board due to accidental operation
of the electric windows.
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LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
22) 23)
OPENING THE TAILGATE
WITH THE REMOTE
CONTROL
Press button
on the key with the
remote control.
The direction indicators will blink twice
when the tailgate is opened.
Tailgate opening is eased by the action
of the side gas struts.
On some versions, opening the tailgate
will switch the luggage compartment
light on: the light will switch off
automatically when the tailgate is
closed.
The light will stay on for about 15
minutes after turning the key to STOP:
if during this time, a door or the tailgate
is opened, the light will switch on again
for 15 minutes.
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ELECTRIC HANDLE
(SOFT TOUCH)
The tailgate (if unlocked) can be opened
from the outside by using the electric
opening handle B fig. 48 located under
the large handle.
The tailgate can be opened at any time
if the doors are unlocked.
To open it, enable the handle, opening
one of the front doors or unlocking
the doors with the remote control or
using the key without remote control.
The activation of the
symbol on the
display indicates that the tailgate is
not shut properly.CLOSING
To close, lower the tailgate by pressing
near the lock until you hear it click.
In the inner part of the tailgate a strap B
fig. 49 makes it easier to hold and
close the tailgate.
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CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove rod C
fig. 56 from housing E and fit it back
into its catch D
❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres above the engine
compartment and let it come down.
Make sure that the bonnet is
completely closed and not just
secured in safety position. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press
the bonnet down but open it and
repeat the procedure.
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WARNING
25) Incorrect positioning of the
supporting rod may cause the
bonnet to drop suddenly. Only
perform these operations when
the car is stationary.
26) When the engine is warm, work
carefully inside the engine
compartment to avoid getting
burnt. Do not place your hands
near the engine fan as it may be
activated even when the key is
removed. Wait for the engine
to cool down.
27) Pay attention to scarves, ties and
other loose-fitting garments. If
they accidentally come into
contact with moving parts, they
may get caught up and dragged
with serious risks for those
wearing them.28) For safety reasons, the bonnet
must always be properly closed
while driving. Make sure that the
bonnet is perfectly closed and
that the lock is engaged. If you
notice when driving that the
bonnet has not been properly
locked, stop immediately
and close the bonnet correctly.
IMPORTANT
10) Before opening the bonnet,
make sure that windscreen wiper
arm is not raised, but is rather
positioned against the
windscreen.
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