bonnet Abarth 500 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

Do not wash the car after it has been
left in the sun or with the bonnet hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle.
Where possible, do not park under
trees; the resinous substances that
many species release give the paint a
dull appearance and increase the
possibility of triggering rusting
processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
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Versions with matt paintwork
These versions have exclusive matt
paintwork which requires special care
for its preservation. The instructions for
good preservation follow below.
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Versions with stickers
Cars that are wholly or partially
covered, decorated and/or customised
with stickers, must only be cleaned
by hand.The use of solvents, waxes, detergents
or similar products is not recommended
for the care of the car as they could
damage the stickers or cause them to
detach.
The use of such washing or cleaning
instruments and methods will therefore
invalidate the warranty.
NOTE We recommend using mild
products for cleaning the car.
IMPORTANT In case of stains (water
rings) on the wrapping, remove them by
washing the wrapping again and drying
it with a non-abrasive soft cloth.
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Windows
To clean glasses, use specific cleaning
products.
Use clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
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Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a
pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment
thoroughly at the end of every winter.
Be careful not to direct the jet of water
onto electronic control units.
Adequately protect the upper air
intakes to prevent damage to the
windscreen wiper motor. Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition key in the STOP position. After
the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Washing and cleaning the soft top
Use of specific products is
recommended for washing the soft top
cloth.
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SERVICING AND CARE

INDEX
A
ccessories purchased by the
owner
.......................................... 4
Analogue pressure gauge............... 41
Automatic climate control
system ......................................... 27
Battery
.......................................... 123
– advice for extending its life ........ 123
– inspecting the charge ................ 123
– replacement .............................. 123
Battery (recharging) ........................ 124
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance) ............................... 127
Brake fluid ...................................... 121
Checking levels
............................. 119
Child protection systems ................ 67
Cleaning and maintenance
– car interior ................................. 130
– leather parts .............................. 130
– plastic parts .............................. 130
– seats ......................................... 130
CO2 emissions............................... 146
Control panel and on-board
instruments .................................. 39
Courtesy lights ............................... 22
Daytime running lights (DRL)
......... 20
Dimensions .................................... 137
Dipped headlights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 97Dipped headlights/side lights ......... 20
Direction indicators ........................ 20
Direction indicators (bulb
replacement) ................................ 96
Doors ............................................. 14
– Door central
locking/unlocking ...................... 14
– door locking/unlocking .............. 14
– opening/closing with the key ..... 14
Driver side knee bag ...................... 76
Electric windows
........................... 29
Engine............................................ 134
– marking ..................................... 133
Engine bonnet................................ 34
Engine compartment (washing) ...... 128
Engine coolant fluid ........................ 121
Engine oil (consumption) ................ 121
Engine oil (level check) ................... 121
External lights................................. 20
Fiat CODE system
......................... 13
Fitting a child restraint system
with seat belts .............................. 68
Fix&Go (kit)..................................... 104
Flashing the headlights................... 20
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 142
Fog lights (bulb replacement) ......... 97
Fog lights/rear fog light................... 21
Follow Me Home (device) ............... 21
Front airbag driver's side ................ 75Front airbags .................................. 74
Front ceiling light ............................ 22
Front light clusters (bulb
replacement) ................................ 96
Fuel consumption .......................... 145
Fuel cut-off system......................... 109
Fuel tank cap ................................. 89
Fuse boxes (location) ..................... 99
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 99
Gear Shift Indicator (system)
......... 41
Handbrake
.................................... 83
Hazard warning lights..................... 92
Head restraints............................... 18
– Rear head restraints .................. 18
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 21
Headlights (washing) ...................... 128
Heated rear window (activation) ..... 26
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ................. 133
– chassis marking ........................ 133
– engine marking.......................... 133
– identification data plate.............. 133
Ignition device ................................ 12
Installing an “Isofix” child carseat .... 71
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 4
Instrument panel ............................ 10
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 130
iTPMS ............................................ 61