tailgate Abarth 500 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

KEYS
1)
1)
MECHANICAL KEY
The metal insert 1 fig. 2 operates:
the ignition switch;
the door and tailgate locks (where
provided);
the locking/unlocking of the fuel cap.
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
The metal insert 1 fig. 3 operates:
the ignition switch;
the door lock;
the locking/unlocking of the fuel cap.
Press button 2 to open the metal
insert.Press button 2 to manually reclose the
metal insert.
2)
OPERATION
Door and tailgate lock release
Briefly press thebutton: unlocking of
doors and boot, timed switching-on
of ceiling lights and double flashing of
direction indicators (where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically if
the fuel cut-off system intervenes.
Door and tailgate lock
Briefly press thebutton: locking of
doors and boot with ceiling lights off
and single flash of direction indicators
(where provided).If one or more door are open, the doors
will not be locked. This situation is
indicated by a rapid flashing of
the direction indicators (where
provided). The doors will be locked if
the tailgate is open however.
When a speed of over 20 km/h is
reached, the doors will be automatically
locked if the specific function was set
(where provided) with the Setup menu.
Opening the luggage compartment
Press thebutton to open the
boot remotely. The direction indicators
will flash twice to indicate that the
boot has been opened.
REQUESTING
ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 keys
with incorporated remote control.
Should a new remote control be
necessary, contact an Abarth
Dealership and be ready to present the
CODE Card (where provided), a
personal identity document and the
car's ownership documents.
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DOORS
7)
1)
DOOR CENTRAL
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Door unlocking from the outside
Press thebutton on the key or turn
the metal insert (located inside the key)
to position A fig. 5 in the driver side
door lock.
When the key is turned the doors and
the tailgate are simultaneously
unlocked.
Locking from the outside
With the doors closed, press the
button on the key or fit and then turn
the metal insert (located inside the
key) to position B fig. 5 in the driver side
door lock.IMPORTANT If one of the doors is not
completely closed or if there is a fault in
the system, the central locking will not
be activated. If the operation is
repeated 10/11 times in quick
succession, the device is excluded for
approximately 30 seconds.
Door unlocking from the inside
To unlock from inside (door and tailgate
locks) pull handle 1 fig. 6 (position A).
Door locking from the inside
To lock the doors and tailgate from the
inside, push handle 1 fig. 6 towards
the door panel (position B).
Operating the handle on driver or
passenger side locks both doors and
tailgate.
With the doors locked, the correct lever
position is indicated by the red symbol
2 on the handles.
WARNING
7)Before opening a door, ensure that you
can do it in conditions of safety. Open
the doors only when the car is stationary.
WARNING
1)Make sure to take the key with you once
a door or the tailgate is locked, to prevent
locking the same key inside the car. If
the key is locked inside, it can only be
retrieved by using the second key
provided.
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IMPORTANT When returning the
backrest to its normal position, make
sure that it is correctly fastened and
that you hear the lock click. Make sure
the backrest is properly secured at both
sides to prevent it moving forward in
the event of sharp braking that may
cause injuries to passengers
WARNING
8)All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.
9)If a side bag is fitted, it is dangerous to
use seat covers not available from
Lineaccessori Abarth.
10)Once you have released the
adjustment lever, always check that the
seat is locked on the guides by trying
to move it back and forth. Failure to lock
the seat in place could result in the seat
moving suddenly and the driver losing
control of the car.
11)Make sure the backrests are properly
secured at both sides to prevent them from
moving forward, in the event of sharp
braking, and hurting the passengers.
WARNING
2)The fabric upholstery of the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the car.
Some precautions are however required.
Avoid prolonged and/or excessive rubbing
against clothing accessories such as
metal buckles and Velcro strips which, by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in
a small area, could cause it to break,
thereby damaging the upholstery.
3)Before tilting the backrest, remove any
objects on the seat cushion.
HEADRESTS
REAR(where provided)
To extract the rear head restraints press
buttons 2 and 3 fig. 16 at the side of
the two supports simultaneously and lift
them out upwards. The rear head
restraints must be lifted out with the
backrest released and tilted toward the
passenger compartment or with the
tailgate open. To bring the head
restraint to the correct position, lift it
until you hear it click.
To lower the head restraint, press
button 2 fig. 16.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used,
always set the head restraints in the
"completely raised" position.
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EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the buttons fail, the soft top can be
moved manually proceeding as
described below:
take the provided key 1 fig. 36
located in the luggage compartment in
together with the tool box or the
Fix&Go kit;
insert the provided key in position,
visible from inside the luggage
compartment beneath the parcel shelf
in the point 1 shown in fig. 37;
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 an
anomaly of the tailgate electric lock,
perform an emergency tailgate opening
as described in the “boot” 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;
keep the opening button pressed
until the soft top is completely open;
when the soft top is completely
open, keep the button pressed for at
least 2 seconds;
keep the closing button pressed
until the soft top is completely closed;
when the soft top is completely
closed, keep the button pressed for at
least 2 seconds.
When the procedure is terminated, the
soft top will automatically carry out a
complete opening and closing cycle (up
to 25 cm from the completely closed
position) to inform the driver that
correct operation has been restored.
If the soft top is already initialised,
proceed as follows:
before carrying out any other
operation, make sure the engine is on
during the whole initialisation
procedure;
keep the opening button pressed
until the soft top is completely open;
when the soft top is completely
open, keep the button pressed for at
least 10 seconds;
keep the closing button pressed
until the soft top is completely closed;
when the soft top is completely
closed, keep the button pressed for at
least 2 seconds.
When the procedure is terminated, the
soft top will automatically carry out a
complete opening and closing cycle (up
to 25 cm from the completely closed
position) to inform the driver that
correct operation has been restored.
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lower the bonnet to approximately
20 centimetres above the engine
compartment and let it come down.
Make sure that the bonnet is
completely closed and not just secured
in safety position. If it is not perfectly
closed, do not try to press the bonnet
down but open it and repeat the
procedure.
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WARNING
26)The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
Only perform these operations when the
car is stationary.
27)Be careful working inside engine
compartment when the engine is hot to
avoid burning yourself. Do not place your
hands near the engine fan as it may be
activated even when the key is removed.
Wait until the engine has cooled.
28)Be very careful not to allow scarves,
neckties and other loose articles of clothing
from touching, even accidentally, any
moving parts. This may cause the clothing
to be pulled into the part, resulting in
serious injury to the wearer.29)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while the car is
travelling. Therefore, always make sure that
it is closed properly and that the lock is
engaged. If you notice when driving that
the bonnet has not been properly locked,
stop immediately and close the bonnet
correctly.
30)Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the handbrake is engaged.
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT
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OPENING THE TAILGATE
WITH THE REMOTE
CONTROL
Press buttonon the key with the
remote control.
The direction indicators will blink twice
when the tailgate is opened.
On some versions, opening the tailgate
will switch the boot ceiling light on:
the light will switch off automatically
when the tailgate is closed.
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33)
ELECTRIC HANDLE
(SOFT TOUCH)
The tailgate (if unlocked) can be opened
from the outside by using the electric
opening handle 1 fig. 44 located under
the large handle.
The activation of the
symbol on
the display indicates that the tailgate
is not shut properly.
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CLOSING
To close, lower the tailgate by pressing
near the lock until you hear it click.
EMERGENCY TAILGATE
OPENING
To open the tailgate from the passenger
compartment if the car battery is flat
or the electric tailgate lock is faulty,
proceed as follows (see "Extending the
boot" in this chapter):
extract the rear head restraints
fold the backrests over
to unlock the tailgate mechanically,
working from the inside of the luggage
compartment, use lever 1 fig. 45.
EXTENDING THE BOOT
The boot can be partially (50/50) or
totally extended by splitting the rear
seat.
See the descriptions in the “Rear seats”
paragraph for how to expand the boot.
REMOVING THE PARCEL
SHELF
To remove the parcel shelf, release it
from its two side pins and pull it out.
WARNING
31)Never exceed the maximum allowed
load in the luggage compartment, see the
“Technical specifications” chapter. Also
make sure that the objects you place in the
boot have been properly secured, to
avoid them from being thrown forward
consequent to sharp braking and injuring
your passengers.32)If you are travelling in areas with few
filling stations and you want to transport
fuel in a spare tank, comply with the law by
using only an approved, suitably secured
tank. Anyway, by doing so, you increase
the risk of fire in the event of an accident
with your vehicle.
33)Do not drive with the tailgate open as
exhaust fumes may enter the passegner
compartment.
WARNING
14)Be careful not to hit objects on the
storage shelf when you open the tailgate.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING SYMBOLS
Symbol What it means
red
red
redDOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OPEN
The symbols on the display switches on, together with a dedicated message, on some versions, when one
or more doors, the tailgate or the bonnet (where provided) are not properly closed. An acoustic warning is
also emitted with the doors open and the car in motion.
redLOW BATTERY CHARGE
If the warning light or the symbol on the display (together with a dedicated message on the display on
some versions) remains on, contact an Abarth Dealership immediately.
redINSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE/ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED
When the key is turned to MAR the icon appears (where present), but should disappear as soon as the
engine is started.
NOTE Where present, the warning light may be amber
Low engine oil pressure
The symbol appears continuously together with the message on the display (where present) when the
system detects that the engine oil pressure is insufficient.
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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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BATTERY
The car is fitted with a low-maintenance
battery: no electrolyte top-ups with
distilled water are needed in standard
conditions of use.
INSPECTING THE
CHARGE AND THE
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
The operations must be carried out as
described in this Owner Handbook only
by specialised personnel. Any top-up
operations must be carried out by
skilled personnel and by an Abarth
Dealership.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
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5)If required, replace the battery with a
genuine spare part with the same
specifications.
If a battery with different specifications
is fitted, the service intervals given in
the "Scheduled Servicing Plan" will no
longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
when you park the car, ensure that
the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any lights
from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the
car: the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all internal
lights off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g.
Uconnect™, hazard warning lights,
etc.) switched on for a long time when
the engine is not running;
before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery pole;
completely tighten the battery
terminals.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (this can happen as early as
-10°C). Refer to the paragraph "Car
inactivity" in "Starting and driving" if the
car is left parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to
install electrical accessories that require
permanent electrical supply (alarm,
etc.) or accessories that in any case
burden the electrical supply, contact an
Abarth Dealership whose qualified
personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices available in
Lineaccessori Abarth, will evaluate the
overall electric consumption, checking
whether the car’s electrical system is
capable of withstanding the load
required, or whether it should
be integrated with a more powerful
battery.
Since some of these devices continue
to consume electricity even when
the engine is off, they gradually run
down the battery.
WARNING
142)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and sources of
sparks away from the battery: risk of
explosion and fire.
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IDENTIFICATION
DATA
The following identification codes are
printed and shown on the plates:
VIN plate.
Chassis marking.
Bodywork paint identification plate.
Engine marking.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) PLATE
The data plate is located on the left side
of the rear part of the luggage
compartment floor and it bears the
following identification data fig. 115:
AName of Manufacturer
BType-approval number.
CVehicle type identification code.
DChassis serial number.
EMaximum authorised weight of fully
laden vehicle.
FMaximum authorised weight of fully
laden vehicle plus trailer.
GMaximum permitted weight on first
axle (front).
HMaximum permitted weight on
second axle (rear).
IEngine type.
LBodywork version code.
MSpare part number.
CHASSIS MARKING
The plate is located on the right side of
the luggage compartment floor and it
bears the following data fig. 116:
vehicle type;
chassis serial number.
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The plate is applied on the external
tailgate post (left side) and it bears the
following data fig. 117:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CColour code.
DRespray and touch up code.
ENGINE MARKING
It is stamped on the cylinder block and
includes the type and the engine serial
number.
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