lock Abarth 500 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
All vehicle seats are equipped with seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor.
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the vehicle also respect,
the local laws in force in relation to
the use of the seat belts.
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the tab 1
fig. 54 and insert it into the buckle 2
fig. 54, until it clicks into place.
On removal, if the belt jams, let it rewind
for a short stretch, then pull it out
again without jerking.
Press button 3 fig. 54 to release the
belt.
Guide the belt while it is rewinding to
prevent it from twisting.
The reel mechanism operates locking
the belt in the event of sharp braking or
strong deceleration due to an impact.
This allows the belt strap to slide freely
and to adapt to the body of the
occupant. In the event of an accident,
the belt will lock reducing the risk of
impact inside the passenger
compartment and of being projected
outside the car.The retractor may lock when the car is
parked on a steep slope: this is
perfectly normal. Furthermore, the reel
mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled
sharply or in the event of sudden
braking, collisions and high-speed
bends.
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The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat
belts with three anchoring points and a
retractor.
Wear the rear seat belts as shown in
fig. 55.
IMPORTANT When putting the rear
seat back to their normal position after
folding them, make sure the seat belts
are positioned so they are ready to use.
WARNING
73)Never press button 3 when travelling.
74)Remember that in the event of an
accident, the rear seat passengers not
wearing seat belts are exposed to a very
serious risk and also represent a serious
danger for the front seat occupants.
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
The car is fitted with an electronic
engine lock device: if the engine fails to
start, see the paragraph "Fiat CODE
system" in the "Knowing your car"
chapter.
PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
engage the handbrake and place
the gearbox lever in neutral;
fully depress the clutch pedal
without touching the accelerator;
turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the
first attempt, return the ignition key to
STOP before repeating the starting
procedure.
If, with key at MAR, the
symbol on
the display stays on together with
the
warning light on the instrument
panel, it is advisable to turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR. If the
warning light remains on, try with the
other keys provided with the car.
Contact an Abarth Dealership if you still
cannot start the engine.
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WARMING UP THE
ENGINE JUST AFTER IT
HAS STARTED
Proceed as follows:
drive off slowly, letting the engine
turn at medium revs. Do not accelerate
abruptly;
do not demand full performance at
first. It is advisable to wait until the
engine coolant temperature indicator
starts moving.
19)
SWITCHING OFF THE
ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you
should allow the engine to "catch
its breath" before turning it off by letting
it idle to allow the temperature in the
engine compartment to fall.
20)
WARNING
17)It is advisable not to demand maximum
performance from your car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long distances at maximum
rpm, excessively intense braking, etc.)
when it is first used.
18)When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR-ON to prevent
useless current absorption from draining
the battery.
19)Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill. This could cause fuel to
flow into the catalytic converter and
damage it beyond repair.
20)A quick burst on the accelerator before
stopping the engine serves no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially
damaging to turbocharged engines.
WARNING
109)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
110)Remember that the brake servo
and power steering are not operational until
the engine has been started, therefore
much effort than usual is required on the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
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PARKING THE
VEHICLE
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
engage a gear (1st gear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
always remove the ignition key.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
On versions equipped with sequential
robotised transmission, wait for letter P
to be displayed before releasing the
brake pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (or, on versions
equipped with sequential robotised
transmission, before placing the gear
lever at P).
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HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever 1 fig. 75 is located
between the front seats.
To use the handbrake pull the lever
upwards until the car cannot be moved.
112)
When the handbrake is on and the
ignition key is at MAR position, the
warning light
will appear on the
instrument panel.
Proceed as follows to release the
handbrake:
slightly lift the lever and press the
release button on the lever 1 fig. 75;
keep the button pressed and lower
the lever. The
warning light in the
instrument panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying
out this operation to prevent the car
from moving accidentally.
WARNING
111)Never leave children in the
unattended car. Always remove the ignition
key when leaving the car and take it out
with you.
112)The car should be braked after a few
clicks of the lever. If it is not, contact an
Abarth Dealership to have it adjusted.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

BULBS TYPES
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your car:
All-glass bulb:(type A) these are pressure fitted - pull to remove.
Bayonet bulb:(type B) to remove them press the bulb and turn it
anticlockwise.
Cylindrical bulbs:(type C) release them from their contacts to remove.
Halogen bulbs:(type D) to remove the bulb, release the clip holding
the bulb in place.
Halogen bulbs:(type E) to remove the bulb, release the clip holding
the bulb in place.
Xenon gas discharge bulbs:(type F) contact an Abarth Dealership for replacement.
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REPLACING AN
EXTERIOR BULB
For the type of bulb and power rating,
see paragraph "Replacing a bulb".
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
The front light clusters contain side
lights, dipped headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicator bulbs.
Access to the direction indicator
bulbs
Working from the engine compartment,
remove the rubber cap 1 fig. 84.
Access to the main beam headlight
bulbs
Rotate the cap 2 fig. 84 anticlockwise.
Access to the daytime running light
(DRL) and main beam headlight
bulbs
Completely steer the wheels and open
guard door 3 fig. 85 (on the wheel
arch at the level of the lights) then
remove the rubber cap 4 fig. 85.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
turn the protection cap 1 fig. 84
anticlockwise and remove it;
turn the bulb holder 1 fig. 86
anticlockwise and remove it;
remove the pressure-fitted bulb and
replace it;
refit the bulb holder 1 by turning it
clockwise and locking it correctly;
insert the protection cap and turn it
clockwise.
Side
IMPORTANT The intervention must be
carried out taking all precautions
necessary to avoid damaging the
bodywork (use a sufficiently rigid and
appropriately thick plastic card).
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
apply leverage at the point indicated
by the arrows 1 and 2, in such a way
as to compress the fixing clip and
remove the light fig. 87
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turn the bulb holder anticlockwise,
extract the press-fitted bulb and
replace it;
refit the bulb holder in the lens, then
position the light, ensuring that the
fastening clip clicks into place.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
turn the protection cap 2 fig. 84
anticlockwise and remove it;
disconnect the connector 1 fig. 88
and release the bulb holder;
extract the bulb and replace it;
refit the bulb in its seat and
reconnect the connector;
refit the protection cap in its housing
and turn clockwise.
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as
follows:
remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
release the two bulb holding clips 1
fig. 89;
extract the bulb and replace it;
fit the new bulb, making the outline
of the metallic part coincide with the
grooves on the reflector, then reattach
the bulb holding clips;
refit the rubber cap.
SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
remove the protective rubber cap
mentioned above;
turn the bulb holder 2 fig. 89
anticlockwise and remove it;
remove the pressure-fitted bulb and
replace it;
refit the bulb holder 2 by turning it
clockwise and locking it correctly;
refit the rubber cap.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS(where provided)
For replacing these bulbs, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
open the tailgate;
unscrew the two fastening screws 1
fig. 90 and extract the light cluster
axially without rotating it;
remove the bulb holder from its
housing releasing it from the locking
tabs 2;
extract the bulbs by pushing them
slightly and turning them anticlockwise.
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The bulbs are arranged as follows fig.
91:
1: side / brake light;
2: direction indicators.
REVERSING LIGHT/REAR
FOG LIGHT
For bulb replacement, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
To replace the bulb proceed as follows:
remove the two guard caps and
unscrew the two fastening screws 1 fig.
92;
remove the assembly;
disconnect the electrical connector
2 fig. 93;
press the retaining device 3 fig. 93
and open the bulb holder;
remove the press-fitted bulb to be
replaced and replace it;
close the bulb holder making sure
the retaining device is correctly locked;
screw in the two fastening screws
and reinstall the guard caps.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs, proceed as
follows:
apply pressure to the point shown
by the arrow fig. 94 and remove the
lens;
change the bulb, releasing it from
the side contacts;
fit the new bulb and make sure that
it is correctly clamped between the
contacts;
then refit the lens.
WARNING
120)Due to the high power supply
voltage, gas discharge bulbs (Xenon)
should only be replaced by specialised
personnel: danger of death! Contact
an Abarth Dealership.
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REPLACING FUSES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fuses protect the electrical system:
they intervene (blow) in the event of a
failure or improper action on the
system.
121) 122) 123) 124) 125) 126)
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. 95.
The 5 A fuse for door mirror demisting
is located in the diagnosis socket
area, as shown in fig. 96.The fuse box shown in fig. 98 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. 97;
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. 99.
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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)
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WARNING
29)Never use a fast battery-charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.
WARNING
129)This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.
FUEL CUT-OFF
SYSTEM
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
the interruption of the fuel supply
with the engine consequently cutting
out
the automatic unlocking of the doors
turning on the lights inside the car.
The intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the
display.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for
fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the
tank area.
130)
After a crash, turn the ignition key to
STOP position to prevent the battery
from running down.
To restore the correct operation of the
car, proceed as follows:
turn the ignition key to the MAR
position
activate the right direction indicator
deactivate the right direction
indicator
activate the left direction indicator
deactivate the left direction indicator
activate the right direction indicator
deactivate the right direction
indicator
activate the left direction indicator
deactivate the left direction indicator
turn the ignition key to the STOP
position
turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position.
WARNING
130)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do
not reactivate the system to avoid the risk
of fire.
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