warning FIAT 500 ABARTH 2013 2.G User Guide

This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted
with your new Abarth and to provide a convenient reference
source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for
your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures
and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals, Multimedia User Manual
and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle.
For additional information on accessories to help personalize
your vehicle, visit www.mopar.com (U.S.) or www.mopar.ca
(Canada) or your local FIAT studio.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM FIAT............. 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT................ 4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER............ 6
GETTING STARTEDKEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8THEFT ALARM.................. 9POWER DOOR LOCKS. . . . . . . . . . . . 10SEAT BELT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) -AIR BAGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11CHILD RESTRAINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12FRONT SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14REAR SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15TILT STEERING COLUMN. . . . . . . . . . 16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS. . 17TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAMLEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18WIPER/WASHER LEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . 20SPEED CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21POWER WINDOWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS. . . . . . . 23AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURECONTROLS (ATC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24SPORT MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25MANUAL TRANSMISSION. . . . . . . . . . 25POWER SUNROOF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP. . . . . . . . . 27WIND BUFFETING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. . . . . . . . . . . 29
ELECTRONICSYOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM. . . . 30AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER ANDSiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO. . . . . . . . . . 32STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 34BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREECOMMUNICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL. . . . . . . . . 39ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES. . . . . . . . 40TRIP BUTTON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41POWER OUTLET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43RECREATIONAL TOWING(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.). . . . . . . 43
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. . . . 44INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS. . . . . . . 48TIREFIT KIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE. . . . . . . 55TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE. . . . . . . 57ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSESYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE. . . . . . . . . 59EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR). . . . . . . 60
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 61ENGINE COMPARTMENT. . . . . . . . . . 62FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES. . . . . . . . . . 63MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. . . . . . . . . 64FUSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68TIRE PRESSURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES. . . . . . 71WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE. . . . . . 71EXTERIOR BULBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER. . . . . . . . . . 73ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73PUBLICATIONS ORDERING. . . . . . . . . 73REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BYMOPAR®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. . . . . 76
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution.
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and in-
crease the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the
vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter-
ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Use of Aftermarket Products (Electronics)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems,
or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties
with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see
if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized studio.
FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communica-
tion SpA, used under license by Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2013 Chrysler Group LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
- Air Bag Warning Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
- Power Steering System Warning Light
- Generic Warning Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
(See page 44 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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WARNING!
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to
you, your passengers, and others around you:
• Before operating the power top, make sure that no moving parts of the con-
vertible top can injure a person or animal.
•Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near the convertible top compo-
nents, the upper windshield area, the shelf area behind the rear seats, or the
convertible top stowage area while raising or lowering the convertible top.
• When using the power top button on RKE transmitter, if potential danger
exists while lowering the top, release the button immediately to interrupt the
operation.
• Only drive the vehicle with the convertible top completely closed and latched
or fully lowered into its stowage compartment.
• Do not operate the power top when the vehicle is in motion.
Opening the Liftgate
• To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle located on the underside of
the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not
leave the Key Fob in the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm:
• Press the Key Fob LOCK button.
To Disarm:
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
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POWER DOOR LOCKS
• The vehicles power door locks are activated by moving the inside door handles.
NOTE:
The vehicle’s door must be closed to initiate this feature.
• Push or pull the door handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate when the
doors are closed.
SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in
the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting
on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a colli-
sion. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt
snugly.
• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Dam-
aged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the sys-
tem. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning
devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a col-
lision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are
not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other pas-
sengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others
in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) -
AIR BAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front pas-
senger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air
Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supple-
menting the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors,
including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not ex-
pected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to
protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to pro-
vide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag to provide
enhanced protection and work together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag
during a frontal impact.
• If the Air Bag Warning Lightis not on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized studio immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS).
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some colli-
sions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced
Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air
bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to
reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or
window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be se-
verely injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved
in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized studio imme-
diately.
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Installing the Child Restraint Using the Vehicle Seat Belts
• To install a child restraint, first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the re-
tractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint.
• Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”.
• Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
• To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have
pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to
retract back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
• Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able
to pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the above step to
lock it.
• Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the ve-
hicle seat.
• Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and
pull it tight if necessary.
• Once you have completed securing the child restraint with the seat belt, connect
the top tether strap. Pass the tether strap under the center of the head restraint
and attach it to the top tether anchor on the rear of the seatback. Remove slack
in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projec-
tile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap
could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how
strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any
child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead
to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant
or child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion
and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle
with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe
injury or death to infants in this position.
• This vehicle does not have a center seating position. Do not use the center
lower LATCH anchorages to install a child seat in the center of the back
seat.
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WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden move-
ment of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a
seat while the vehicle is parked.
• Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing (dump) forward
on manual recliner seats. Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actu-
ating the handle. The seatback may swing forward and hit you, causing in-
jury. This dump feature allows access to the storage bin behind the seat. To
avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback and actuate the handle, then
position the seatback in the desired position.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer rest-
ing against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and
be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seatback
• To fold each rear seatback, push
down on the button located on the
upper outboard side of the seat and
fold the seatback flat.
NOTE:Be sure that the front seats are fully uprightand positioned forward. This will allow therear seatback to fold down easily.
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TILT STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt lever is located on the steering
column, below the turn signal lever.
• Push down on the lever to unlock the
steering column.
• With one hand firmly on the steering
wheel, move the steering column up
or down as desired.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the
column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column
while driving or driving with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver
to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving
your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in severe injury or death.
GETTING STARTED
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