engine Abarth 500 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing an Abarth 595. We have written this handbook to help you get to know all
the features of your car and use it in the best possible way. You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your car and how to achieve the best performance from
the technological features of your Abarth 595. It also provides a description of special features and essential information for the care
and maintenance of your car over time as well as for safe driving.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Abarth offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new car and the service provided by the people at Abarth.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all versions of the Abarth 595; please consider only the information relevant to your
car’s trim level, engine and version. All data contained in this publication are purely indicative. FCA Italy S.p.A. can modify
the specifications of the vehicle model described in this publication at any time, for technical or marketing purposes.
For further information, contact an Abarth Dealership.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!
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
Version with manual gearbox: 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.
Versions with robotised sequential gearbox: make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Parking) or N
(Neutral), fully depress the brake pedal, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine is 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 vehicle 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
(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. Special attention must
be paid to the symbols provided
(safety of persons)(environmental protection)(car integrity).

KNOWING 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.INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................... 10
THE KEYS....................................... 11
IGNITION DEVICE ........................... 12
FIAT CODE SYSTEM ....................... 13
DOORS ........................................... 14
SEATS ............................................ 15
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 18
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 18
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 19
EXTERNAL LIGHTS......................... 20
ROOF LIGHTS ................................ 22
WINDOW WASHING ....................... 23
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL........ 25
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 27
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 29
ELECTRIC SUNROOF ..................... 29
SOFT TOP ...................................... 30
ENGINE BONNET ........................... 34
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........... 36
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WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the keys, they
should never be exposed to direct sunlight.
2)Press button 2 fig. 3only 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 avoid the button
being accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
WARNING
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.
IGNITION DEVICE
OPERATION
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 4:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g.
Uconnect™, central door locking
system, alarm, etc.) are enabled;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device 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.
3) 4) 5) 6)
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
3)If the ignition switch has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by an Abarth Dealership
before driving again.
4)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 the reverse gear. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
5)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being towed as
well.
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6)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 badly affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with type-
approval requirements.FIAT CODE SYSTEM
The Fiat Code system prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle,
disabling engine starting.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started by
turning the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a
recognition code to the Powertrain
Control Module to deactivate the
immobiliser.
The 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
icon
appears on the display.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR-ON; if it is still locked,
try again with the other keys that come
with the car. 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.
If the
symbol appears, along with a
dedicated message, this means that
the system is running a self-diagnosis
(for example for a voltage drop). If
the
symbols remains on, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
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WARNING
12)All adjustments must be carried out
only with the car stationary and engine off.
13)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.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of
a violent impact with the passenger.
Lever 1 fig. 18 can be used to move the
mirror to two different positions: normal
or antiglare.
ELECTROCHROMIC
INTERIOR MIRROR
(where provided)
Some versions have an electrochromic
mirror with automatic antiglare function.
There is an ON/OFF button on the
lower part of the mirror for
activating/deactivating the
electrochromic function. When the
function is active, a LED on the mirror is
active. When reverse is engaged, the
mirror is automatically set for daytime
use.DOOR MIRRORS
Proceed as follows:
select the mirror using selector 2 fig.
19;
adjust the mirror in the four
directions using joystick 1 fig. 19.
Folding the mirrors
When required (for example when the
shape causes difficulty in narrow
spaces), it is possible to fold the mirrors
by moving them from the open
position A to the closed position B fig.
20.
14) 15)
WARNING
14)When driving, these mirrors must
always be in the open position.
15)As door mirrors are curved, they may
slightly alter the perception of distance.
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Theorwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel. The direction
indicators are switched off automatically
when the steering wheel is
straightened.
"FOLLOW ME HOME"
DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the
vehicle to be lit for a set time.
Activation
With the ignition key in the STOP
position or extracted, pull the lever
towards the steering wheel and move it
within 2 minutes of the engine switching
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. The display shows the
time for which the functions remains
active.
The
warning light on the
instrument panel switches on when the
stalk is pulled for the first time and
stays lit until the function switches off
automatically.Deactivation
This function is deactivated turning on
again the headlights, sidelights or
pulling the left lever towards the
steering wheel (unstable position) for
more than 2 seconds, or switching the
starter to MAR.
FRONT FOG
LIGHTS/REAR FOG
LIGHTS
(where provided)
The fog lights can be activated only
when the dipped beam headlights are
on.
To turn on the front/rear fog lights, use
button 1 fig. 22 as follows:
First pressing: front fog lights on;
second press: rear fog lights on;
third pressing: front/rear fog lights
offWith 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 2
fig. 22.
With the lights on, the warning light
in the instrument panel switches on.
Press the button again to switch the
lights off.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR
With the ignition key in the MAR
position and the dipped headlights on,
press the+or–fig. 23 buttons to
adjust the headlight alignment.
The adjustment positions are shown on
the display.
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1. Air temperature knob
Red section: hot air;
Blue section: cold air;
2. Fan speed/climate control on and
off knob
Press the knob to activate the climate
control system; the LED on the knob
switches on. This enables rapid cooling
of the passenger compartment.
NoteTo stop the air flow from the vents
turn the knob to 0.
2)
3. Air recirculation knob
– internal air recirculation
– air intake from outside
IMPORTANT It is advisable to switch
the air recirculation on whilst queueing
or in tunnels to prevent the introduction
of polluted air. However, it is better
not to use the function for long periods,
particularly if there are many people
on board, to prevent the windows from
misting.
4. Air distribution knob
towards the body and the side
windows
towards the body, the side windows
and the feet
towards the feet only
towards the feet and the windscreen
towards the windscreen only
5. Heated rear window activation
and deactivation button
The LED on the button switches on to
indicate activation.
Fast windscreen and
front side window
demisting and
defrosting (MAX-DEF)
Proceed as follows:
turn knob 1 to the red section;
turn knob 3 to;
turn knob 4 to;
turn knob 2 to 4(maximum fan
speed).
WARNING
2)The system uses a coolant that is
compatible with the regulations in force in
the countries where the vehicle is sold,
R134a or R1234yf. When charging, only
use the gas indicated on the plate in the
engine compartment. The use of other
coolants affects the efficiency and
condition of the system. The lubricant used
for the compressor is also strictly linked
to the refrigerant gas type, refer to the
Abarth Dealership.
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3)
Depending on the temperature set by
the user, the automatic climate control
system automatically regulates the
temperature, flow and distribution of the
passenger compartment air, as well as
the recirculation function. These
settings can be changed by the user,
putting the climate control system
in manual mode (the LED on the AUTO
1 fig. 27 button turns off).
1. AUTO button: turns on automatic
climate control
2.
button: climate control system
compressor on or off. The LED
on the button is on when the
compressor is turned on.
3. OFF button: turns the climate
control system off
4.
button: air recirculation on or
off. It is inadvisable to use air
recirculation when the outside
temperature is low, since the
windows could mist rapidly.
5.
buttons: temperature setting.
Pressing the
button increases the
passenger compartment
temperature, pressing the
button
decreases it.6.
buttons: fan speed
adjustment. Pressing the
button
increases the passenger
compartment air flow, pressing the
button decreases it.
7.
button: directs air flow to the
windscreen and front side window
vents to demist or defrost them.
8.
button: directs air flow to the
central and side dashboard vents to
ventilate the body and face during
the hot season.
9.
button: directs air flow to the
front seat feet area vents. Due to the
natural tendency of heat to spread
upwards, this type of distribution
warms the passenger compartment
up as quickly as possible, providing
an immediate feeling of warmth.
10.
button: heated rear window
demisting/defrosting.
11.
button: front window fast
demisting/defrosting. The function
remains active for approximately
3 minutes after the coolant
temperature exceeds 50°C
WARNING
3)The system uses a coolant that is
compatible with the regulations in force in
the countries where the vehicle is sold,
R134a or R1234yf. When charging, only
use the gas indicated on the plate in the
engine compartment. The use of other
coolants affects the efficiency and
condition of the system. The lubricant used
for the compressor is also strictly linked
to the refrigerant gas type, refer to the
Abarth Dealership.
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To stop the opening: press the
button 1 while the soft top is opening.
Press it again to continue opening.
Opening fully: from the spoiler
position, press the button 1 again. If
one of the two buttons 1 or 2 is
pressed before reaching the final
position, the top will stop and
movement will be reversed to the initial
position (spoiler position).
Closing the soft top:
Closing from the fully open position:
press the button 2 fig. 32 once. If one
of the two buttons is pressed before
the spoiler position is reached, the soft
top will stop and movement will be
reversed, moving to the initial position
(fully open).
Closing from the spoiler position:
press the button 2 to bring the soft top
automatically to the safety position
(approximately 25 cm from fully closed
position). If one of the two buttons is
pressed before the stop position is
reached, the top may stop in an
intermediate horizontal opening
position.
Press and hold the button 2 with the
soft top in the safety position. The top
will stop instantly if the button is
released before the fully closed position
is reached.
OPERATION BY MEANS OF
REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control can only be used
with the engine off and the doors
closed.
NOTE The remote control can be used
to open the top to the horizontal open
position (spoiler position).
Continuously pressing the "release"
button 1 fig. 33, the soft top opens and
stops in any position when the button
is released.IMPORTANT NOTES
The horizontal and vertical parts of
the soft top can be operated at any
speed lower than 100 and 80 km/h
respectively.
The top can be operated at any
temperature in the range from -18 to
+80.
It is recommended to have the
engine running always when opening or
closing the soft top.
If required, remove the battery with
open or closed soft top, but NOT when
the soft top is moving.
Do not fix luggage transport devices
to the soft top and do not travel with
objects resting on the open top.
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