display FIAT 500 ABARTH 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
• The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press andrelease the MENU ESC button until menu is displayed, then press the plus or minus
buttons to scroll through the settings.
• Once the menu setting is shown in the EVIC display press the MENU ESC button to access the setting and use the plus or minus buttons to change the current setting.
The menu includes the following functions:
• Dimmer • Language
• Speed Beep • Buzzer Volume
• Trip B Data • Button Volume
• Set Time • Belt Buzzer
• Set Date • Hill Start Assist
• See Radio (Repeat Audio Information) • GSI Shift Up
• Speed Display • Daytime Running Lamps
• Autoclose • Exit Menu
• Units
TRIP BUTTON
• The Trip button is located on the end of the wiper lever to the right of the
steering column. The trip button can be
used to display and reset the following
functions:
• Range
• Distance Travelled
• Average Consumption
• Instant Consumption
• Average Speed
• Travel Time
• Short press (less than 1 second) to display different functions.
• Long press (more than 1 second) to reset and start a new trip.
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New Trip
• A new trip can be reset or restarted by:• “Manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the Trip button;
• “Automatically” resetting, when the “Trip distance” reaches 9999.9 miles or when the “Travel time” reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59 minutes);
• After disconnecting/reconnecting the battery.
Trip A • Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last reset.
Trip B • Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset.
Start Of Trip Procedure
• With the ignition key on, press and hold the TRIP button for over one second to reset Trip A or Trip B.
Exit Trip
• The Trip function is over when all the values have been displayed or holding theMENU ESC button for longer than one second.
• Briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the menu screen or press and hold the MENU ESC (approximately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing settings.
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24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
• If your Abarth requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service,lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty,
dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342. See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we
will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Generic Warning Light
• The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: OilChange Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel
Cut-Off Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not Available, Parking Sensor Failure.
- Power Steering System Warning
• If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message and icon are displayedin the EVIC display, it indicates that extreme steering maneuvers have occurred,
which caused an over temperature condition in the power steering system. You will
lose power steering assistance momentarily until the over temperature condition no
longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle. After
approximately five minutes, the system will cool and return to normal operation.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop thevehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL
and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the
engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center
for service if your vehicle overheats.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle theignition when the vehicle has completely stopped; the light should turn off.
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• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground).
NOTE: If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed (wipers, defrosters,
etc.), the key must be in the ON/RUN position. Make certain the transmission remains in
NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
• Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels
are raised. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmissiondamage. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position.
• Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
• In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication networkremains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event
the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System
perform the following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
• After the event occurs, when the system is active, the message "Fuel Cutoff See Handbook" is displayed.
• Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system and
starting the engine.
NOTE: In order to start the engine and move the vehicle to a safe location after an
impact, the System Reset Procedure must be completed.
System Reset Procedure
• After an impact causing airbag deployment, the left and right turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel cluster, will both be blinking, until the ignition is
turned off.
• In order to move your vehicle to the side of the road you must follow the system reset procedure.
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