FIAT 500 ABARTH 2016 2.G Owners Manual

CARGO AREA FEATURES
The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow
increased cargo capacity.
Push down the release button, located at the outboard
top of the seatback and move the seatback to its folded-
down position to provide a flat load floor cargo area.
When returning the seatback to its upright position, push
rearward until the seatback is properly latched.
Rear Seat Release Buttons
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located in the
center of the instrument panel, below the radio.
Push this button to turn on the rear window defroster. An
indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate when
the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20
minutes. To manually shut the defroster off, push the
button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
Folded Rear Seats
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........136
 TURBO BOOST GAUGE ..................137
 SPORT INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS ..........138
 SPORT TURBO INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS . . . .142
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................146
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS .......149
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights ..............150
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights ............161
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ............174
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ..............176▫
White Telltale Indicator Lights ............177
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) ............................. .178
▫ EVIC Control Buttons ..................178
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu ........................ .179
▫ Change Engine Oil Indicator System ........181
▫ Trip Computer ...................... .181
▫ Trip Button ......................... .182
▫ Tire Pressure ........................ .1834

▫Trip Functions ...................... .183
▫ Values Displayed ..................... .184
▫ EVIC Submenu Personal Settings ..........185
 CYBERSECURITY ...................... .192
 UCONNECT RADIOS ...................194
 iPod/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .195
 UCONNECT SETTINGS ..................196
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate ................197
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen ..............197
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0
Settings ........................... .197
 UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK
TIPS ............................... .205▫
Introducing Uconnect ...................205
▫ Get Started ......................... .205
▫ Basic Voice Commands ..................207
▫ Radio ............................. .208
▫ Media ............................. .209
▫ Voice Text Reply ..................... .210
▫ Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ........210
▫ Harmful Interference Statement ............211
▫ Additional Information ..................211
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......211
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .212
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .213
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................213
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▫Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ......213
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......216▫
Operating Tips ...................... .221
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Side Vent7 — Passenger Air Bag13 — Storage Compartment
2 — Multifunction Lever – Light Control 8 — Glove Compartment 14 — Gear Selector
3 — Instrument Cluster And Warning
Lights 9 — Rear Defrost Button
15 — Sport Button
4 — Windshield Wiper, Washer, Trip Com-
puter 10 — Hazard Button
16 — Horn/Driver Airbag
5 — Central Air Vents 11 — Climate Controls17 — Boost Gauge
6 — Radio 12 — Power Windows Control
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TURBO BOOST GAUGE
Your vehicle is equipped with a boost gauge and inte-
grated shift light indicator located to the left of the
instrument cluster. The boost gauge indicates the intake
manifold pressure relative to barometric pressure. The
engine management system in your vehicle intelligently
regulates intake manifold pressure based on environ-
mental (ambient) and engine operating conditions.
Turbo Boost Gauge
1 — Turbo Boost Gauge
2 — SPORT Indicator
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SPORT INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
Sport Instrument Cluster Base
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