airbag Abarth 500 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

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 could move forward
and come into contact with a bag
which is still opening. 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 deploy in the conditions
described above is due to the fact that
the airbags 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.The front airbags (driver, passenger,
driver's knee bags) are designed and
calibrated to protect front seat
passengers wearing seat belts.
Their volume at the moment of
maximum inflation fills most of the
space between the steering wheel and
the driver, between the lower post
guard and the knees on passenger side
and between the dashboard and the
passenger.
The airbags are not deployed in the
event of minor frontal impacts (for
which the restraining action of the seat
belts is sufficient). Seat belts must
always be worn. In the event of a frontal
collision, they ensure the correct
positioning of the occupant.
Front airbag driver's side
92)
This consists of an instantly inflating
bag contained in a special
compartment in the centre of the
steering wheel fig. 66.
Passenger front airbag
This consists of an instantly inflating
bag contained in a special recess in the
dashboard fig. 67 which has a larger
volume than that of the driver.
Passenger's front airbag and child
restraint systems
93)
Rearward facing child restraint systems
must NEVER be fitted on the front
seat with an active passenger side
airbag since, in the event of a crash, the
airbag activation could cause fatal
injuries to the transported child.
ALWAYScomply with the instructions
on the label on the passenger side
sun visor (fig. 68 and fig. 69).
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PASSENGER AIRBAG
DEACTIVATION: FRONT AIRBAG
AND FRONT SIDE AIRBAG (SIDE
BAG)
94) 95)
If a child must be carried on the front
seat in a rearward facing child restraint
system, deactivate the passenger
side front airbag and front side bag.Warning light 1 fig. 70 will stay on
constantly until the passenger side front
airbag and the front side bag are
reactivated.
IMPORTANT To manually deactivate the
passenger side front airbag and the
front side bag, see paragraph "Menu
items" in the "Knowing the instrument
panel" chapter.
Driver side knee bag (where
provided)
It consists of an instantly inflating
cushion contained in a special
compartment 3 under the lower
steering column guard fig. 71 at the
driver's knee level. It provides further
protection to the driver in the event of a
frontal impact.
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Passenger side front airbag and child restraint systems: IMPORTANT
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SIDE AIRBAGS (Side bag
- Window bag)
(where provided)
To increase protection of occupants in
the event of side collision, the car is
equipped with side bags for pelvis,
chest and shoulder protection for the
driver and the passenger and airbags
protecting the head.
Non-activation of side bags in other
types of collisions (front collisions, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
Front side airbags (Side bags)
These comprise two types of bags
located in the front seat backrests fig.
73 which protect the pelvis, chest
and shoulder area of the occupants in
the event of a side collision of
medium-high severity.
Window bags
These comprise two window bags
located behind the side lining of the
roof and covered by special trim fig. 74.
They are designed to protect the head
of front and rear side occupants in
the event of side collisions, thanks to
their wide inflation surface.
Important notes
In the event of a side impact, the
system provides best protection if the
passenger sits on the seat in a correct
position, thus allowing correct window
bag deployment.
The front airbags and/or side bags may
be deployed if the car is subject to
heavy knocks or accidents involving the
underbody area, such as for example
violent shocks against steps,
pavements or low obstacles, the car
falling in big holes or dips in the road.A small amount of dust will be released
when the airbags are deployed. The
dust is not harmful and does not
indicate the beginning of a fire.
Furthermore, the surface of the
deployed bag and the interior of the car
may be covered by a dusty residue:
this may irritate skin and eyes. Wash
with neutral soap and water in the
event of exposure.
Every control, repair and replacement
operation concerning the airbags must
only be carried out at an Abarth
Dealership. If the car is scrapped, have
the system deactivated at an Abarth
Dealership.
Pretensioners, front airbags and side
bags are deployed according to
different logics on the basis of the type
of crash. Failure to activate one or
more of the devices does not indicate a
system malfunction.
Should an accident occur in which any
of the safety devices are activated,
take the car to an Abarth Dealership to
have the activated devices replaced
and to have the whole system checked.
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107)
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WARNING
91)Do not apply stickers or other objects
on the steering wheel, on the dashboard in
the passenger side airbag area, on the
side upholstery on the roof and on the
seats. Never put objects (e.g. mobile
phones) on the passenger's side
dashboard since they could interfere with
correct inflation of the airbag and also
cause serious injury to the passengers.
92)Always drive with your hands on the
rim of the steering wheel so that the airbag
can inflate freely if required. Do not drive
bent over the steering wheel, but rather sit
upright with your back firmly resting against
the seat back.
93)When there is an active passenger
airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing
child restraint systems on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in a crash could
cause fatal injuries to the child regardless
of the severity of the collision. Therefore,
always deactivate the passenger side
airbag when a rearward facing child
restraint system is installed on the front
passenger seat. The front passenger seat
must also be positioned back as far as
possible in order to prevent the child
restraint system from coming into contact
with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate
the passenger airbag as soon as the child
restraint system has been removed.94)A failure of the
warning light is
indicated by thesymbol on the display.
In this case, thewarning light may
not indicate a possible problem with the
airbag restraint system. Before driving off,
contact an Abarth Dealership to have
the system checked immediately.
95)The
warning light indicates the
passenger side airbag protection status. If
the warning light is off, passenger side
protection is active: to deactivate it, use the
Setup Menu (in this case the LED lights
up). When the vehicle is started (ignition
key turned to MAR position), the warning
light turns on for about 8 seconds,
provided that at least 5 seconds have
elapsed from when it was switched off. If
not, contact an Abarth Dealership. If the
engine is switched off/on again in less than
5 seconds the warning light may remain
off. In this case, to check correct warning
light operation, switch the engine off,
wait for at least 5 seconds and switch the
engine on again. The warning light may
light up with various intensity levels
depending on the vehicle conditions. The
intensity may also vary during the same key
cycle.
96)If, when turning the key to MAR, the
warning light does not switch on or if it
stays on when travelling, there could be
a fault in the restraint systems; in this event
airbags or pretensioners may not be
deployed in the event of impact or, in a
lower number of cases, they may deploy
accidentally. Before driving off, contact
an Abarth Dealership to have the system
checked immediately.97)In some versions, in case of a LED
failure (located on the plate of the
instrument panel), thewarning light on
the instrument panel turns on and the
passenger side airbags are deactivated.
98)Do not cover the front seat backrests
with extra covers if they are equipped
with side bags.
99)If the car has been subject to theft,
attempted theft, vandalism, or flooding,
have the airbag system inspected at an
Abarth Dealership.
100)The airbags may also be deployed
when the car is not moving, if the key is in
the ignition and turned to MAR-ON or
when the engine is off, if the car is hit by
another moving vehicle. Therefore, even if
the vehicle is stationary, when an active
front passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT
install rearward facing child restraint
systems on the front passenger seat.
Deployment of the airbag following an
impact could cause fatal injuries to the
child. Therefore, always deactivate the
passenger side airbag when a rearward
facing child restraint system is installed on
the front passenger seat. The front
passenger seat must also be positioned
back as far as possible in order to prevent
the child restraint system from coming
into contact with the dashboard.
Immediately reactivate the passenger
airbag as soon as the child restraint system
has been removed. Also remember that, if
the key is turned to STOP, none of the
safety devices (airbags or pretensioners)
will be deployed in the event of collision.
Non-deployment in such cases does
not indicate a system malfunction.
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101)When the ignition key is turned to
MAR, thewarning light switches for few
seconds, then if the passenger airbag
protection is active it should switch off.
102)Do not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
103)The airbag deployment threshold is
higher than that of the pretensioners.
For collisions in the range between the two
thresholds, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be activated.
104)Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.
105)The airbag does not replace seat
belts but increases their efficiency.
Furthermore, since front airbags are not
deployed in low-speed frontal impacts,
side impacts, rear shunts or roll-overs, the
passengers are protected only by the
seat belts which must therefore be
fastened at all times.
106)Do not rest your head, arms or
elbows on the door, on the windows or in
the window bag area to prevent injury
during deployment.
107)Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
108)Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between
your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.): they could
cause severe injury if the airbag is
deployed.
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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
121)If the fuse blows again, contact an Abarth Dealership.
122)Never replace a fuse with metal wires or anything else.
123)Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
124)If a general protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows, contact an Abarth Dealership.
125)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.
126)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
27)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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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
DASHBOARD
1. Adjustable air vents 2. Fixed air vents 3. Left stalk: direction indicators, side/tail lights, dipped beam headlights, main beam headlights, Lane
change function 4. Turbo pressure gauge, “SPORT” display 5. Instrument panel 6. Right lever: windscreen wiper/washer, rear window wiper/washer
7.Uconnect™multimedia system 8. “SPORT” mode, hazard lights, fog light/rear fog light 9. Passenger front airbag 10. Glove compartment
11. Climate control system buttons 12. Window raisers 13. Storage compartment 14. Transmission 15. Driver front airbag 16.Uconnect™
multimedia system controls on steering wheel
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INDEX
A
ccessories purchased by the
owner.............................4
Analogue pressure gauge............43
Automatic climate control
system...........................29
Battery...........................125
advice for extending its life......125
inspecting the charge...........125
recharging.....................126
replacement...................125
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance)....................129
Brake fluid.........................123
Checking levels...................121
Child protection systems.............70
Cleaning and maintenance
car interior.....................132
leather parts...................132
plastic parts....................132
seats..........................132
CO2 emissions....................147
Control panel and on-board
instruments.......................41
Courtesy lights......................23
Daytime running lights (DRL)........20
Dimensions........................139
Dipped headlights (bulb
replacement)....................101
Dipped headlights/side lights.........21Direction indicators..................21
Direction indicators (bulb
replacement)....................100
Doors...............................14
Door central
locking/unlocking................14
door locking/unlocking...........14
opening/closing with the key..................................14
Driver side knee bag.................79
Electric windows...................31
Engine.............................136
marking........................135
Engine bonnet......................37
Engine compartment (washing).....130
Engine coolant fluid................123
Engine oil (consumption)............123
Engine oil (level check)..............123
Exterior lights.......................20
Fiat CODE system..................13
Fitting a child restraint system
with seat belts....................71
Fix&Go kit.........................108
Flashing............................21
Fluids and lubricants...............144
Fog lights (bulb replacement).......101
Fog lights/rear fog light..............22
Follow Me Home (device)............21
Front airbag driver's side.............78
Front airbags........................77Front ceiling light....................23
Front light clusters (bulb
replacement)....................100
Fuel consumption..................147
Fuel cut-off system.................111
Fuel tank cap.......................92
Fuse boxes (location)...............103
Fuses (replacement)................103
Gear Shift Indicator (system)........43
Handbrake.........................86
Hazard warning lights................95
Head restraints......................18
rear head restraints..............18
Headlight alignment corrector........22
Headlights (washing)...............130
Heated rear window (activation)......28
Identification data
bodywork paint plate...........135
chassis marking................135
engine marking.................135
identification data plate.........135
Ignition device.......................12
Installing an “ISOFIX” child
restraint system...................74
Installing electrical/electronic
devices............................4
Instrument panel....................10
Interiors (cleaning)..................132
iTPMS..............................64

Jump starting.....................110
Lifting the car.....................128
Light bulbs
bulbs (replacement)..............95
Bulbs types.....................97
general instructions..............95
Lubricants (specifications)..........144
Luggage compartment..............38
closing..........................39
extending the boot..............39
Main beam headlights..............21
Main beam headlights (bulb
replacement)....................101
Manual climate control system.......27
controls.........................27
Menu options.......................43
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)....................102
Occupant protection systems.......66
Official type approvals..............180
Paintwork (maintenance)...........129
Parking sensors.....................91
Parking the vehicle..................86
Passenger front airbag...............78
Performance.......................146
Pre-tensioners......................68
load limiters.....................68
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones............................4Rear light clusters (bulb
replacement)....................101
Rear seats (backrest release).........17
Rear view mirrors....................19
Rear window washer (jets)..........128
Rear window wiper/washer..........24
Reconfigurable multifunction
display...........................41
Refuelling..........................143
Refuelling the vehicle................92
Replacing an exterior bulb..........100
Right hand drive versions...........181
Rims
dimensions....................138
wheels and tyres...............128
Rims and tyres.....................138
Safety..............................67
seat belts.......................67
SBR system........................68
Screen wiper/washer................24
Seat belts
using the seat belts..............67
Seat belts (maintenance).............69
Seats...............................15
front seats......................15
Sensors
parking.........................91
Service Schedule..................116
Servicing and maintenance.........115Demanding use of the car......120
periodic checks................120
scheduled servicing............115
Service Schedule...............116
Side airbags (Side bag - Window
bag)..............................81
Side bags (front side airbags)........81
Side lights/daytime running lights
(bulb replacement)...............101
Snow chains.......................129
Snow tyres........................128
Soft Top............................33
Spark plugs (type)..................136
Sport front seats....................16
SPORT function.....................90
Starting the engine..................85
Steering wheel......................19
Sun roof ............................31
Technical data....................135
The keys............................11
key with remote control..........11
Mechanical key..................11
Third brake light (bulb
replacement)....................102
Towing the vehicle..................112
TRIP button.........................45
Trip computer.......................44
Ty r e s
inflation pressures..............138
INDEX