brake light Abarth 500 2016 Owner handbook (in English)

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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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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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
31) 32) 33) 34) 35) 36) 37)
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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TTC SYSTEM (Torque
Transfer Control)
It is an integral part of the ESC system.
This system improves the transfer of
drive torque to the wheels,
guaranteeing safer and more sporty
driving, especially when cornering, far
more able to prevent understeer.
System activation
It is turned off by pressing the button
again or when the vehicle is switched
off (ignition key in the OFF position).
WARNING
31) When the ABS intervenes and
you feel the brake pedal pulsating,
do not reduce the pressure, but
hold it down firmly and
confidently; in doing so you will
brake in the shortest distance
possible, depending on the
current road conditions.
32) To obtain the maximum
efficiency of the braking system, a
bedding-in period of about 500
km is needed: during this period it
is better to avoid sharp, repeated
and prolonged braking.
33) If the ABS system intervenes,
this indicates that the traction
of the tyres on the road is about
to reach its limit. You must slow
down to a speed compatible with
the available traction.
34) The ABS cannot overrule the
natural laws of physics, and
cannot increase the grip available
according to the condition of
the road.35) The ABS cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on corners,
driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
36) The capability of the ABS must
never be tested irresponsibly and
dangerously, in such a way as
to compromise personal safety
and the safety of others.
37) For the correct operation of the
ABS, it is essential that the tyres
are of the same make and type on
all wheels, in perfect condition
and, above all, of the specified
type and dimensions.
38) For the correct operation of the
ASR system, it is essential that
the tyres are of the same make
and type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the
specified type and dimensions.
39) The ASR system cannot overrule
the natural laws of physics, and
cannot increase the grip available
according to the condition of
the road.
40) The ASR system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on corners,
driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
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The system is activated by pressing
button A fig. 60 in the dashboard.
Activation is signalled by the LED in the
TTC button lighting up.

41) The capability of the ESC system
must never be tested irresponsibly
and dangerously, in such a way
as to compromise personal safety
and the safety of others.
42) The HH system is not a parking
brake; therefore, never leave the
car without having engaged the
handbrake, turned the engine off
and engaged first gear, so that
it is parked in safe conditions (for
further information read the
"Parking" paragraph in the
"Starting and driving" chapter).
43) There may be situations on small
gradients (less than 8%), with car
laden or a trailer attached to it
(where provided), in which the HH
system may not activate, causing
a slight reversing motion and
increasing the risk of collision
with another vehicle or object.
The driver is, in any case,
responsible for safe driving.
44) The HBA system cannot increase
tyre grip on the road over the
limits imposed by laws of physics:
always drive carefully according
to the conditions of the road
surface.45) The HBA system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on bends,
travelling on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
46) The HBA system is an aid for the
driver, who must always pay full
attention while driving. The
responsibility always rests with
the driver.
47) The capability of the HBA system
must never be tested irresponsibly
and dangerously in such a way
as to compromise the safety of
the driver, occupants or other
road users.iTPMS (indirect Tyre
Pressure
Monitoring System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
DESCRIPTION
The vehicle can be equipped with the
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System) which monitors the
tyre inflation status thanks to wheel
speed sensors.
To access the iTPMS ( fig. 61 - fig. 62)
screens press the TRIP button.
The fig. 62 screen will be displayed only
if one or more tyres are flat.
Correct tyre pressure
(versions with colour
display)
If pressure of all the tyres corresponds
to the correct value, the display shows
the following screen fig. 61.
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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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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT The warning light switches on on the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal
when applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always
refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided into two categories: serious and less serious failures. Serious faults are
indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning "cycle". Less serious faults are indicated by a warning "cycle" with a shorter
duration. The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the cause
of the malfunction is eliminated.
WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redLOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
The warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
Low brake fluid
The warning light switches on when the brake
fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to a leak in the circuit.
The display shows the dedicated message.Restore the brake fluid level, then check that the
warning light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact an Abarth
Dealership.
Handbrake engaged
The warning light switches on when the
handbrake is engaged. If the car is moving an
acoustic signal is also emitted on some versions.Release the handbrake, then check that the
warning light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact an Abarth
Dealership.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberWORN BRAKE PADS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light on the display switches on
when the front or rear brake pads are worn.
The display shows the dedicated message.Have them replaced as soon as possible.
redDUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off
after a few seconds.
If the warning light stays on, you will not benefit
from the electric power steering and the effort
needed to turn the wheel will be significantly
increased, although it will still be possible to steer
the car.If the warning light stays on, contact an Abarth
Dealership as soon as possible.
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