reset FIAT 500 ABARTH 2012 2.G User Guide

Values Displayed
Range
This indicates the distance which may be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank, assuming that driving
conditions will not change. The message “----” will
appear on the display in the following cases:
•Distance less than 30 miles (or 50 km).
•The vehicle is parked for a long time with the engine
running.
NOTE: The range depends on several factors: driving
style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads,
etc.), conditions of use of the car (load, tire pressure, etc.).
Trip planning must take into account the above notes.
Distance Travelled
This value shows the distance covered since the last reset.
Average Consumption
This value shows the approximate average consumption
since the last reset.
Instant Consumption
This indicates the fuel consumption. The value is con-
stantly updated. The message “----” will appear on the
display if the car is parked with the engine running.
Average Speed
This value shows the vehicle’s average speed as a func-
tion of the overall time elapsed since the last reset.
Travel Time
This value shows the time elapsed since the last reset.
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Quick Guide
Radio Controls
BUTTONGENERAL FUNCTIONSMODE
OnShort button press
Off Long button press
TUNER AM, FM, SAT (if equipped) source
selectionShort repeated button press
A-B-C Cycles A, B, C presets for AM, FM,
SAT (if equipped)Short repeated button press
MEDIA CD/AUX/Media Player (if
equipped and present) source selec-
tionShort repeated button press
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Preset/User*/Classic/Rock/Jazz Functions — If
Equipped
The built-in equalizer can be activated/deactivated.
When the equalizer function is off, the audio settings can
only be changed by adjusting the “Bass” and “Treble”
settings, whereas when the function is on, the acoustic
curves can be adjusted. To deactivate the equalizer, select
the “EQ Preset” function in the audio menu.
To activate the equalizer, use the AUDIO button or to
select one of the adjustments:
•“EQ User” (adjustment of 7 equalizer bands that can
be changed by the user)
•“Classic” (equalizer preset for optimal classic music
sound)
•“Rock” (equalizer preset for optimal rock and pop
music sound)
•“Jazz” (equalizer preset for optimal jazz music sound)When one of the equalizer adjustments is activated the
wording “EQ” lights up.
*User EQ Settings Function — If Equipped
To set a personalized equalizer adjustment:
1. Press AUDIO button.
2. Use the
orbuttons to set EQ function.
3. Use
orbuttons to select EQ User.
4. Press MENU button to start adjusting equalizer.
5. On the display a 7 bar graph will appears, in which
each bar represents a frequency. Select the bar to be
adjusted by using the
orbuttons. The selected
bar will start to flash and it can be adjusted using
or
buttons.
6. To store the setting, press the MENU or AUDIO
buttons.
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Menu
MENU Button Functions
Press the MENU button briefly to activate the Menu
function.
Use the
orbuttons to scroll through the menu
functions. To change the setting of the selected function,
use the
orbuttons.
The current status of the selected function appears on the
display.
The functions managed by the Menu are:
•Speech Volume
•Aux Audio Offset
•Radio Off
•Sat ID
•SIRIUS Telephone Number
•System Reset
•Speed Volume
•On Volume Limit
Press the MENU button again to exit the Menu function.
Speed Volume Function — If Equipped
This function automatically adapts the volume level to
the speed of the car, turning up the volume when the
speed increases to maintain the ratio with the noise level
inside the passenger compartment. To activate/
deactivate the function, use the buttons. The wording
“Speed volume” appears on the display, followed by the
current status of the function:
•Off: function deactivated
•Low: function activated (low sensitivity)
•High: function activated (high sensitivity)
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Radio Off Function
This function makes it possible to set the radio switching
off mode by choosing between two methods.
The chosen mode appears on the display:
•“Radio off: 00 min” — The radio turns off in connec-
tion with the ignition key; the radio is turned auto-
matically off as soon as the key is turned to the STOP
position.
•“Radio off: 20 min” — The radio turns off indepen-
dently from the ignition key; the radio remains on for
a maximum period of 20 minutes after the key has
been turned to the STOP position.
System Reset Function
This function is used to restore all settings to the factory
values. The options are:
•NO — No restore intervention.
•YES — The default parameters will be restored. Dur-
ing such operation, the wording “Resetting” appears
on the display. At the end of the operation, the source
does not change and the previous situation will be
displayed.
Radio
(Tuner) Introduction
When the car radio is turned on, the last function that
was selected before turning it off (Radio, CD, CD MP3,
AUX) is activated.
To select the Radio function when another audio source is
being listened to, briefly press the TUNER button.
Once the Radio mode has been activated, the display will
show the name (RBDS stations only) or the frequency of
the selected radio station, the frequency band selected
(e.g. FMA) and the preset button number (e.g. P1).
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Frequency Band Selection
With the Radio mode active, press the FM or AM tuner
button briefly and repeatedly to select the desired recep-
tion band.
Each time the button is pressed the following bands are
selected cyclically:
•AM, FM or SAT (if equipped)
Each band is highlighted by the corresponding wordings
on the display. The radio will be tuned to last station
selected on the respective frequency band.
Preset Buttons
The buttons numbered from 1 to 5 are used to set the
following pre-selections:
•15 in the FM band (5 in FMA, 5 in FMB, 5 in FMC
•10 in the AM band (5 in AMA, 5 in AMB)
•15 in SAT (if so equipped) (5 SATA, 5 SATB, 5 SATC) To listen to a preset station, select the desired frequency
band and then briefly press the corresponding preset
button (from 1 to 5).
By pressing the preset button for more than 2 seconds,
the tuned station will be stored. Pressing the A-B-C
button will change between the preset memory group in
the current frequency band.
Automatic Tuning
Briefly press theorbutton to start the automatic
tuning search for the next station that can be received in
the selected direction.
If the
orbutton is pressed for longer, the rapid
search is started. When the button is released, the tuner
will stop on the next station that can be received.
Manual Tuning
This is used to manually search for stations in the
preselected band.
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The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pressing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/
CD/AUX/Media Player, etc.) and can also be used to
select/enter an item while scrolling through menu.
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.Radio Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch
will “Seek” down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset pushbutton.
CD Player Operation
Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next
track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once
will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the
beginning of the previous track if it is within one second
after the current track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down twice, it plays the
second track; three times, it will play the third, etc.
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modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent wheel lock-up
and to help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces.
The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to
provide regulated hydraulic pressure. The pump motor
makes a low humming noise during operation, which is
normal.
The ABS includes an amber ABS Warning Light. When
the light is illuminated, the ABS is not functioning. The
system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes. Turning
the ignition Off and On again may reset the ABS if the
fault detected was only momentary.WARNING!
•Pumping the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their
effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Pumping
makes the stopping distance longer. Just press
firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow
down or stop.
•The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering
efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition
of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction
afforded.
•The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including
those resulting from excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
planing.(Continued)
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Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline
blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it
does not have the negative effects of Methanol.
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain-
ing 10% Ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher Ethanol
content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85
fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
•operate in a lean mode
•OBD II “check engine light” on
•poor engine performance
•poor cold start and cold driveability
•increased risk for fuel system component corrosionTo recover from a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled
once with E-85 perform the following:
•drain the fuel tank
•change the engine oil
•replace the fuel filter and oil filter
•disconnect the battery to reset the engine controller
long term adaptive memory
More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged
exposure to E-85 fuel.
MMT In Gasoline
MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num-
ber. Gasoline blended with MMT offers no performance
advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number
without MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT has been
shown to reduce spark plug life and reduce emission
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose,
improperly installed, or damaged. If the system detects a
malfunction, the “gASCAP” message will display in the
odometer display. Tighten the gas cap until aclicking
sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is
properly tightened. Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off. If the problem persists, the message
will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This
might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected
twice in a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving
the problem will turn the MIL off.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not allowed.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission
Flat Tow NONETransmission in NEUTRAL
Dolly Tow Front
OK
Rear NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOK
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