FIAT 500 ABARTH 2013 2.G Owners Manual

CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,
or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These
products may damage the wheel’s protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions
or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel’s pro-
tective finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or
equivalent is recommended.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If
Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
ner:
•Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
•Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
•For tough stains, apply MOPAR® Total Clean, or a
mild soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove
stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
•For grease stains, apply MOPAR® Multi-Purpose
Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
•Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
protectants on Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery.
MOPAR® Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
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can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR® Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may
scratch the elements.
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When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Instrument Panel Cover
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which
minimizes reflections on the windshield. Do not use
protectants or other products which may cause undesir-
able reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the
low glare surface.
Instrument Panel Bezels
CAUTION!
When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve-
hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
Some air fresheners will damage the finish of
painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly
contact any surface.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
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Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
FUSES
Interior Fuses
The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control
Module (BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under
the instrument panel.
Fuse Panel
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CavityVehicle Fuse
NumberMini FuseDescription
1F127.5 Amp Brown Right Low Beam
2F325 Amp Tan Front and Rear Ceiling Lights Trunk and Door
Courtesy Lights
3F535 Amp Tan Instrument Panel Node
4F3820 Amp Yellow Central Door Locking
5F3610 Amp Red Diagnostic Socket, Car Radio, Climate Control Sys-
tem
6F4320 Amp Yellow Bi-Directional Washer
7F4820 Amp Yellow Passenger Power Window
8F137.5 Amp Brown Left Low Beam, Headlamp Leveling
9F507.5 Amp Brown Airbag
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CavityVehicle Fuse
NumberMini FuseDescription
10F515 Amp Tan Car Radio Switch, Climate Control System, Stop
Light, Clutch
11F375 Amp Tan Stop Light Switch, Instrument Panel Node
12F495 Amp Tan Exterior Mirror, GPS, Electric Mirror, Parking Sen-
sor
13F315 Amp Tan Ignition, Climate Control
14F4720 Amp Yellow Driver Power Window
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Underhood Fuses
The Front Distribution Unit is located on the right side of
the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the
fuses, press the release tabs and remove the cover.
The ID number of the electrical component correspond-
ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.
Front Distribution Unit
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Cavity Maxi FuseMini FuseDescription
F01 60 Amp BlueBody Controller
F02 20 Amp YellowAudio Amplifier
F03 20 Amp YellowIgnition Switch
F04 40 Amp OrangeAnti-Lock Brake Pump
F0570 Amp TanElectric Power Steering
F06 20 Amp YellowRadiator Fan - Single Speed
F06 30 Amp GreenRadiator Fan - Low Speed
F07 40 Amp OrangeRadiator Fan - High Speed
F08 30 Amp GreenBlower Motor
F0910 Amp Red Powertrain
F1010 Amp Red Horn
F1115 Amp Blue Powertrain
F1110 Amp Red Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
F145 Amp Tan High beam (Shutter)
F1515 Amp Blue Cigar Lighter
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Cavity Maxi FuseMini FuseDescription
F167.5 Amp Brown Transmission
F1725 Amp White Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
F1715 Amp Blue Powertrain
F1815 Amp Blue Powertrain
F185 Amp Tan Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
F197.5 Amp Brown Air Conditioning
F2015 Amp Blue Heated Seats – If Equipped
F2115 Amp Blue Fuel Pump
F2320 Amp Yellow Anti-Lock Brake Valves
F247.5 Amp Brown Stability Control System
F3015 Amp Blue Fog Lamps
F82 30 Amp GreenSunroof/Convertible Top
F8410 Amp Red Transmission
F8515 Amp Blue Rear Defroster, Heated Mirrors
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Cavity Maxi FuseMini FuseDescription
F875 Amp Tan Lights
F905 Amp Tan Heated Mirrors
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Overhead LampC5W
Courtesy LampW5W
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