window Abarth 500 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

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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INSTRUMENT PANEL
1. Adjustable air vents 2. Fixed air vents 3. Left stalk: direction indicators, dipped beam headlights, main beam headlights, Lane change function
4. Turbo pressure gauge, “SPORT” display 5. Instrument panel 6. Right stalk: windscreen washer/wiper, rear window washer/wiper 7.Uconnect™
multimedia system 8. “SPORT” mode, emergency lights, front/rear fog lights 9. Front passenger side airbag 10. Glove compartment 11. Climate
control system buttons 12. Electric windows 13. Storage compartment 14. Transmission 15. Front driver side airbag 16.Uconnect™system
steering wheel controls
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WINDOW WASHING
The right stalk controls screen
wiper/washer operation.
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
SCREEN WIPER/WASHER
Operation
18)
4) 5)
The lever has five different positions (4
speed levels) fig. 25:
A: windscreen wiper stopped.
B: intermittent operation.
C: continuous slow operation.
D: continuous fast operation.
E: temporary fast operation
(unstable position).The temporary fast function lasts as
long as you manually keep the stalk in
that position. The lever returns to
position A when it is released,
automatically stopping the windscreen
wipers.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer.
Keep the lever pulled to activate both
the windscreen washer jet and the
windscreen wiper with a single
movement; the latter turns on
automatically if you keep the lever
pulled for more than half a second.
The operation of the windscreen wiper
terminates several strokes after the
stalk is released; a final cleaning stroke
several seconds later completes the
wiping operation.
REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
Operation
6)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Turn the knurled ring to
to operate
the rear window wiper.With the windscreen wiper active,
rotate the knurled ring to
to activate
the rear window wiper which, in this
case, operates (in the different
positions) in synch with the windscreen
wiper, but with half its frequency. With
the windscreen wiper on, engaging
reverse gear will automatically turn the
rear window wiper on, in continuous
slow operation. Operation stops when
reverse is disengaged.
“Smart washing” function
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (spring-return position) will
activate the rear window washer.
Keep the stalk pressed, with just one
movement, to operate the rear window
washer jet and the rear window wiper
itself; the latter automatically turns on if
you keep the stalk pressed for more
than half a second.
The rear window wiper stops operating
a few strokes after releasing the stalk;
a further "cleaning stroke", after a
few seconds, completes the wiping
operation.
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WARNING
4)Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the wiper
may be subjected to excessive stress
and the motor cut-out switch, which
prevents operation for a few seconds, may
intervene. If operation is not subsequently
restored, contact an Abarth Dealership.
5)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
6)Do not use the rear window wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice. In these
conditions, the rear window wiper may be
subjected to excessive stress and the
motor protection, which prevents operation
for a few seconds, may intervene. If
operation is not subsequently restored,
contact an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
18)If the window needs to be cleaned,
make sure the device is deactivated or the
key is on STOP.
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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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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
19) 20)
Turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position and press the following
buttons.
1. Opening/closing of the left window.
2. Opening/closing of the right window.
WARNING
19)Improper use of the electric windows
can 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.
20)When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key to avoid the risk of
injury for people still on board due to
accidental operation of the electric
windows.
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
(where provided)
Sunshade
Press the catch 1 fig. 29 and guide the
blind until it is completely open. To
close it, grab the handle and move the
blind to the closed position until catch 1
is attached.
Opening and closing the roof
Opening: press the button 1 fig. 30
and hold it down: the roof will move
to the "spoiler" position. To fully open
the roof press button 1 again and hold
it down: the roof will stop in the position
reached when the button is released.
To close: Press button 2 fig. 30 and
hold it down: the roof will move to
the "spoiler" position. The roof will stop
in the position reached when the button
is released. Press button 2 again and
hold it down until the roof is completely
closed.
7) 8)
21)
ANTI-PINCH 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
The sunroof must be re-initialised after
disconnecting the battery or if the
relevant protection fuse is blown.
Proceed as follows:
press button 2 fig. 30 and hold it
down so that the roof closes
completely in stages
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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;
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With the top completely open, it is
advisable to keep the spoiler lowered to
limit wind noise inside the passenger
compartment.
Raising the spoiler will reduce the flow
of air to the rear seats.
WARNING
22)Keep hands away from the top
mechanism while opening and closing the
top or if the top stops in a position before
completing the cycle to prevent damage
and injury.
23)Keep children away from the area in
which the top is folding during opening or
closing operations.24)When leaving the car, always remove
the key from the ignition device to avoid the
risk of injury due to accidental operation
of the soft top: improper use of the roof
can be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that no-one is at
risk of being injured by the moving soft top
roof or by objects getting caught and
dragged by it.
WARNING
9)Never open the top in presence of snow
or ice to prevent damage.
10)Do not place objects on the rear
window shelf to prevent damage while the
top is closing.
11)Loads may not be secured on the
vehicle roof.
ENGINE BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
pull lever 1 fig. 39 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
move the lever 2 fig. 40 to the right
as shown in the figure;
lift the bonnet and, at the same time,
release the supporting rod 3 fig. 41
from its catch 4, then insert the end of
the rod into housing 5 in the bonnet
(large hole) and push to safety position
(small hole), as shown in the figure.
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85)After installing a child restraint system,
do not move the seat: always remove
the child restraint system before making
any adjustment.
86)If a Universal Isofix child seat is not
fixed to all three anchorages, the child seat
will not be able to protect the child
correctly. In a crash, the child could be
seriously or fatally injured.
87)Fit the child restraint system when the
car is stationary. The child restraint system
is correctly fixed to the brackets when
you hear the click. Follow the instructions
for assembly, disassembly and positioning
that the Manufacturer must supply with
the child restraint system.
88)Always make sure that the chest
section of the seat belt does not pass
under the arms or behind the back of the
child. In the event of an accident the seat
belt will not be able to secure the child,
with the risk of injury, including fatal injury.
Therefore the child must always wear
the seat belt correctly.
89)Do not use the same lower anchorage
to install more than one child restraint
system.
90)If the vehicle was involved in an
accident of a certain severity, have the
ISOFIX anchorages and the child restraint
system replaced.
91)If the vehicle was involved in an
accident of a certain severity, have both the
child restraint system and the seat belt it
was attached to replaced.SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) – AIRBAG
The vehicle may be equipped with:
front driver airbag;
front passenger airbag;
driver's side knee bag;
driver and passenger front side bags
for pelvis, chest and shoulder
protection (Side bags);
side bags for head protection of
front seat passengers and rear side
seat passengers (window bag).
FRONT AIRBAGS
92) 109)
The front driver/passenger airbags and
the driver's knee bag (where provided)
protect the front seat occupants in
the event of frontal impacts of
medium/high severity, by placing the
bag between the occupant and the
steering wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-activation of airbags in
other types of collisions (side impacts,
rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not
indicate a system malfunction.
An electronic control unit will make the
bag inflate in the event of a frontal
impact.The bag will inflate instantaneously
placing itself between the front
occupants body and the structures
which could cause injury. It will deflate
immediately afterwards.
Front airbags are not a replacement of
but complementary to the seat belts,
which you are recommended to always
wear, as specified by law in Europe
and most non-European countries.
In the event of an impact, someone not
wearing a seat belt will move forward
and come into contact with the bag
which is still in the opening stage. The
protection offered by the bag is
compromised in these circumstances.
Front airbags may not activate in the
following situations:frontal impacts against highly
deformable objects not involving the
front surface of the car (e.g. wing
collision against guard rail);
vehicle wedging under other vehicles
or protective barriers (e.g. trucks or
guard rails).
Failure to activate in the conditions
described above is due to the fact that
they may not provide any additional
protection compared with seat belts, so
their activation would be inappropriate.
In these cases, non-deployment does
not indicate a system malfunction.
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