fuse box Abarth 500 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

If requested by the user, the heated
rear window is only turned on if the
soft top is fully closed. If the soft top is
closed incorrectly, the heated rear
window does not operate and
the relevant warning light does not
come on.
Do not remove ice from the soft top
with a sharp item.
To prevent damage, do not use
scrapers or sprays to remove ice from
the heated rear window.
Do not put objects on the soft top:
they could fall if the it is operated,
causing damage and injury.
It is advisable to cover the soft top
with a protective sheet if the car is
left parked in the open for a long time.
Do not keep the soft top folded for a
long time: this could cause folds and
creases in the fabric.
Before moving the soft top, check
that there is enough room to carry
out the operation and that there are no
hindrances or people close to the
moving parts of the soft top.
The cooled air flow into the
passenger compartment may decrease
if the automatic climate control system
is on and the top is not completely
closed.
With the soft top open and the car
travelling, the voice recognition system
may not recognise voice commands
because of the background noise: with
the soft top closed and at a high speed,
the voice function for number dialling
may not be recognised.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the switches fail, the soft top can be
moved manually proceeding as
described below:
take the key 1 fig. 34 provided and
located in the boot together with the
tool box or the Fix&Go Automatic kit;
fit the key in position, visible from
inside the luggage compartment
beneath the parcel shelf in the point 1
shown in fig. 35;
turn: clockwise to open the soft top;
anticlockwise to close it.If the tailgate fails to open due to the
battery being flat, or following a of the
tailgate’s electric lock, perform an
emergency tailgate opening as
described in the “luggage
compartment” paragraph of the
“Knowing your car” chapter, the
manually move the soft top as
described above.
To restore automatic movement,
contact an Abarth Dealership.
INITIALISATION
PROCEDURE
The soft top must be re-initialised after
disconnecting the battery or if the
relevant protection fuse is blown.
Proceed as follows:
before carrying out any other
operation, make sure the engine is on
during the whole initialisation
procedure;
1
34AB0A0327C
35AB0A0295C
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KNOWING YOUR CAR

REPLACING FUSES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fuses protect the electrical system:
they intervene (blow) in the event of a
failure or improper action on the
system.
122) 123) 124) 125) 126) 127)
To facilitate fuse replacement, use the
pliers hooked inside the fuse box lid on
the dashboard left-hand side.
Refer to the tables on the following
pages to identify the protective fuse.
FUSE LOCATION
Dashboard fuse box
To access the fuse you must remove
the press-fit cover 5 fig. 93.
The 5 A fuse for door mirror demisting
is located in the diagnosis socket
area, as shown in fig. 94.The fuse box shown in fig. 96 is located
in the lower area next to the pedal
unit.
Engine compartment
junction box
The fuse box is located on the right
side of the engine compartment, next
to the battery. To access the fuses,
proceed as follows:
Fully tighten the screw 1 fig. 95;
at the same time slowly rotate the
screw anticlockwise, until resistance is
encountered (do not overtighten);
slowly release the screw;
opening is indicated by the entire
screw head coming out of its housing;
remove cover 2, sliding it upwards
on the side guides, as indicated in
the figure;
after replacing the fuse, refit the
cover, making sure that it is closed
properly.
The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse
is shown on the cover fig. 97.
25)
93AB0A0291C
94AB0A0317C
12
95AB0A0375C
99

DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Headlight alignment corrector F13
5(*)
Diagnosis socket, Uconnect, climate control, EOBD F36 15
Brake light switch, instrument panel node F37 5
Central door locking F38 15
Windscreen/rear window washer pump F43 15
Driver's side electric windows F47 20
(*) (where provided)
96AB0A0106C
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IN AN EMERGENCY

ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION BOX
DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSE AMPERE
HI-FIF02 20
Climate control electric fanF08 30
Headlight washersF09 30
HornsF10 10
Main-beam headlightsF14
10/15
(*)
Electric roof motorF15 20
(*) Only for versions equipped with Xenon gas discharge lamps
97AB0A0319C
102
IN AN EMERGENCY

DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSE AMPERE
Robotised sequential gearbox control unit power supply (+ ignition) F16 7.5
Heated rear windowF20 30
Fog lightsF30 15
Robotised sequential gearbox control unit F84 10
Front power socket (with or without cigar lighter) F85 20
WARNING
122)If the fuse blows again, contact an Abarth Dealership.
123)Never replace a fuse with metal wires or anything else.
124)Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
125)If a general protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows, contact an Abarth Dealership.
126)Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition key has been removed and that all the other services are switched off and/or
disengaged.
127)If a general protection fuse for the safety systems (airbag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system)
or driving system blows, contact an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
25)If you need to wash the engine compartment, take care not to directly hit the engine compartment fuse box with the water jet.
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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