FIAT 500 ABARTH 2014 2.G User Guide

This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted
wi t h you r n ew A b a r t h a n d to p r ov i d e a c o nve ni e nt r efe r e n c e
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.), www.mopar.ca (Canada)
or your local FIAT studio.
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious accident. Texting while driving is also DANGEROUS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM FIAT............. 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT................ 4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER............ 6
GETTING STARTEDKEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8SECURITY ALARM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10POWER DOOR LOCKS. . . . . . . . . . . . 10SEAT BELT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM (SRS) - AIR BAGS. . . . . . . . . . 11CHILD RESTRAINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12FRONT SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16REAR SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18TILT STEERING COLUMN. . . . . . . . . . 18
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS. . 19TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAMLEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20WIPER/WASHER LEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . 22SPEED CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23POWER WINDOWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS. . . . . . . 26AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURECONTROLS (ATC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27SPORT MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28MANUAL TRANSMISSION. . . . . . . . . . 28POWER SUNROOF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP. . . . . . . . . 30WIND BUFFETING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. . . . . . . . . . . 33
ELECTRONICSYOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM. . . . 34AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER ANDSiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO. . . . . . . . . . 36STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 38BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREECOMMUNICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL. . . . . . . . . 43ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES. . . . . . . . 44TRIP BUTTON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45POWER OUTLET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47RECREATIONAL TOWING(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.). . . . . . . 47
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. . . . 48INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS. . . . . . . 53TIREFIT KIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE. . . . . . . 60TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE. . . . . . . 62ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSESYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE. . . . . . . . . 64EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR). . . . . . . 65
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66ENGINE COMPARTMENT. . . . . . . . . . 67FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES. . . . . . . . . . 68MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. . . . . . . . . 69FUSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73TIRE PRESSURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES. . . . . . 76WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE. . . . . . 76EXTERIOR BULBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER. . . . . . . . . . 78FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER. . . . 78ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78PUBLICATIONS ORDERING. . . . . . . . . 78REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BYMOPAR®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. . . . . 81
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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WELCOME FROM FIAT
Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT vehicle. Be assured that it represents
precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are
traditional to our vehicles.
Your new FIAT vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under
some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for
attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and
your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they
take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving
or take your eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that
are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a de-
scription of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered
on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide
that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make
changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to
its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with
the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to oper-
ate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia
DVD also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player. Addi-
tional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.
For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the
DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase.
For your convenience, the information contained on the DVD may also be printed
and saved for future reference.
We are committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By con-
verting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for
your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and
lessen the stress on our environment.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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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 leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked ve-
hicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a num-
ber of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift
lever.
• 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 Re-
mote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless fea-
tures, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If
your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.
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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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 20
2. Boost Gauge/Shift Up Indicator
3. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
4. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 44
6. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 22
7. Sport Mode pg. 28
8. Audio System pg. 34
9. Switch Panel
• Heated Seat Switches
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 49
• Hazard Switch
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10. Defroster
11. Glove Box
12. Climate Control pg. 27
13. Heated Seats
14. Shifter
15. Power Windows pg. 25
16. Speed Control pg. 23
17. BLUE & ME™ Hands-Free Communication pg. 38
18. Hood Release pg. 66
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Speedometer
2. Fuel Gauge
3. Fuel Filler Door Location
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
- Air Bag Warning Light
- Engine Temperature WarningLight
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
- Malfunction IndicatorLight (MIL)
- Power Steering SystemWarning Light
- Generic Warning Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
- Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS) Light
- Electronic Throttle Control(ETC) Light
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4. Tachometer
5. Temperature Gauge
Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Park/Headlight ON Indicator
- Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator
(See page 48 for more information.)
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KEY FOB
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
and Liftgate
• Press the LOCK button once to lock
all the doors and the liftgate.
• Press the UNLOCK button once to
unlock the driver’s door only and
twice within five seconds to unlock all
the doors and liftgate.
• All doors can be programmed to un-
lock on the first press of the UNLOCK
button. Refer to Programmable Fea-
tures in this guide.
Open Power Top Remote Function
The remote keyless power top function
can only be used with the engine off.
NOTE:The remote control can be used to openthe power top to the spoiler position.
Open Power Top Remote Function:
•OPEN— Push and hold the unlock
button down on the key fob for a minimum of three seconds to initiate Power Top
Open. The roof will stop opening whenever the unlock button on the key fob is
released, or when it reaches the spoiler position.
NOTE:If your power convertible top does not open with the remote, please refer to the "PowerConvertible Top Relearn Procedure” in “Operating Your Vehicle” in this guide for addi-tional information.
Key Fob
1 — Liftgate2 — Unlock/Open Power Top — IfEquipped3 — Key Release4 — Lock
GETTING STARTED
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