key fob FIAT 500 ABARTH 2013 2.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM FIAT............. 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT................ 4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER............ 6
GETTING STARTEDKEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8THEFT ALARM.................. 9POWER DOOR LOCKS. . . . . . . . . . . . 10SEAT BELT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) -AIR BAGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11CHILD RESTRAINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12FRONT SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14REAR SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15TILT STEERING COLUMN. . . . . . . . . . 16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS. . 17TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAMLEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18WIPER/WASHER LEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . 20SPEED CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21POWER WINDOWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS. . . . . . . 23AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURECONTROLS (ATC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24SPORT MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25MANUAL TRANSMISSION. . . . . . . . . . 25POWER SUNROOF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP. . . . . . . . . 27WIND BUFFETING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. . . . . . . . . . . 29
ELECTRONICSYOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM. . . . 30AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER ANDSiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO. . . . . . . . . . 32STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 34BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREECOMMUNICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL. . . . . . . . . 39ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES. . . . . . . . 40TRIP BUTTON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41POWER OUTLET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43RECREATIONAL TOWING(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.). . . . . . . 43
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. . . . 44INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS. . . . . . . 48TIREFIT KIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE. . . . . . . 55TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE. . . . . . . 57ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSESYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE. . . . . . . . . 59EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR). . . . . . . 60
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 61ENGINE COMPARTMENT. . . . . . . . . . 62FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES. . . . . . . . . . 63MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. . . . . . . . . 64FUSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68TIRE PRESSURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES. . . . . . 71WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE. . . . . . 71EXTERIOR BULBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER. . . . . . . . . . 73ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73PUBLICATIONS ORDERING. . . . . . . . . 73REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BYMOPAR®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
FAQ (How To?)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. . . . . 76
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
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WARNING!
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to
you, your passengers, and others around you:
• Before operating the power top, make sure that no moving parts of the con-
vertible top can injure a person or animal.
•Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near the convertible top compo-
nents, the upper windshield area, the shelf area behind the rear seats, or the
convertible top stowage area while raising or lowering the convertible top.
• When using the power top button on RKE transmitter, if potential danger
exists while lowering the top, release the button immediately to interrupt the
operation.
• Only drive the vehicle with the convertible top completely closed and latched
or fully lowered into its stowage compartment.
• Do not operate the power top when the vehicle is in motion.
Opening the Liftgate
• To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle located on the underside of
the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not
leave the Key Fob in the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm:
• Press the Key Fob LOCK button.
To Disarm:
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
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POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP
On vehicles equipped with a power convertible top, the power convertible top
switch is located on the overhead console. The switch contains two buttons. The
passenger side button, is used to open the power top, and the driver side button, is
used to close the power top.
NOTE:
• The power top buttons will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the
ACC/ON/RUN position.
• The power top can be remotely operated with the key fob. Refer to “Opening
Power Top Remote Function” in “Things To Know Before Starting” in the Owner’s
Manual on the DVD for more information.
Lowering The Power Top
Auto Open
Push the top open button approximately one second for the three-quarter open/
spoiler position. Push the top open button for approximately one second a second
time to fully open the convertible top.
Manual Open
For manual open, push and hold the open button until desired roof position or until
spoiler position.
NOTE:
Vertical movement only operates in auto open/close mode.
Raising The Power Top
Auto Close
From the convertible top fully open position, push the top close button for approxi-
mately one second for the three-quarter open/spoiler position. Push the top close
button for approximately one second a second time for the one-quarter open posi-
tion. Push and hold close button to fully close convertible top.
Manual Close
For manual close, push and hold the close button until desired position until one-
quarter open position. Push and hold again for full close position.
NOTE:
Rail lubrication is recommended every 2000 cycles, or if scratching noises due to
dust are present. Refer to “Fluids, Lubes, and Genuine Part” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for information.
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Alarm (Security Alarm). . . . . . . . . . .9
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . .9
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .24
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Belts, Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free
Communication. . . . . . . . . . . .34
Brake Fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Child Restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Child Restraint Tether Anchors. . . . . .12Clock Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Cooling SystemCoolant Capacity. . . . . . . . . . .63Cruise Control (Speed Control). . . . . .21Cruise Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Customer Assistance. . . . . . . . . . .73
Defects, Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . .74Disarming, Theft System. . . . . . . . . .9Driver Cockpit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ElectronicsYour Vehicle's Sound System. . . .30Electronic Speed Control(Cruise Control). . . . . . . . . . . . .21Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Emergency, In Case ofBrake Warning Light . .. . . . . . .47Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57EngineBreak-In Recommendations. . . . .17Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . .62Oil Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Enhanced Accident ResponseFeature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Event Data Recorder. . . . . . . . . . .60Exterior Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Flash-To-Pass .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Fluid Capacities . . . . . . .. . . . . . .63Fluids . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Folding Rear Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . .15Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . .. . . . . . .59FuelSpecifications. . . . . . . . . . . . .63Fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Hands-Free Communication —BLUE&ME™. . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Hood Release .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .6, 44Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2iPod®/USB/MP3 Control. . . . . . . . .39
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lane Change Assist. . . . . . . . . . . .18Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . .. . . . . . .10LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren) . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .12LightsTurn Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Warning (Instrument ClusterDescription) . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .6
Maintenance Record. . . . . . . . . . .67Maintenance Schedule . . .. . . . . . .64Malfunction Indicator Light(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Manual Transmission . . . .. . . . . . .25MOPAR® Accessories . .. . . . . . . .75
New Vehicle Break-In Period. . . . . . .17
Oil, EngineCapacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63OutletPower .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Overheating, Engine. . . . . . . . . . . .48
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .70PowerOutlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .42Programmable Electronic Features . . .40
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