FIAT 500 ABARTH 2015 2.G Owners Manual

Automatic Transmission....................233
Adding Fluid..........................368
Fluid and Filter Changes..................369
Fluid Change..........................369
Fluid Level Check.......................368
Fluid Type............................390
Gear Ranges...........................237
Special Additives.......................368
Autostick...............................242
Battery.................................347
Jump Starting..........................327
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........18
Belts, Seat...............................79
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................353
B-Pillar Location..........................267
Brake Assist System.......................254
Brake Fluid.............................388
Brake, Parking...........................248
Brakes.................................364
Brake System............................252
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................252
Master Cylinder........................364
Parking..............................248
Warning Light.........................148
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................235
Bulb Replacement.........................382
Bulbs, Light..............................81
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........387
Capacities, Fluid..........................387
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................300
Oil (Engine)...........................345
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................78
Cargo Area Features.......................137
Car Washes.............................370
CD (Compact Disc) Player...................182
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Cellular Phone...........................211
Chains, Tire.............................284
Changing A Flat Tire.......................320
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................262
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .148
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............77
Checks, Safety............................77
Child Restraint............................56
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................60
Child Restraints.........................56
Child Seat Installation.....................73
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........69
Infants And Child Restraints................58
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....68
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt..................................70
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......63
Older Children And Child Restraints..........59
Seating Positions........................62
Clean Air Gasoline........................296
Cleaning
Wheels...............................371
Climate Control..........................211
Clutch.................................364
Clutch Fluid.............................364
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............210
Compact Spare Tire........................279
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..208
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........208
Contract, Service..........................400
Coolant (Antifreeze).......................387
Cooling System...........................358
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............360
Coolant Level..........................359
Disposal of Used Coolant.................362
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................359
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Inspection............................363
Points to Remember.....................362
Pressure Cap..........................362
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............359
Corrosion Protection.......................369
Cruise Light.............................148
Cupholders.............................135
Customer Assistance.......................398
Data Recorder, Event.......................55
Daytime Running Lights....................110
Dealer Service............................342
Defroster, Windshield.......................79
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................340
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................368
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................362
Door Locks..............................20
Door Locks, Automatic......................23
Downshifting............................232
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................245
Electrical Power Outlets.....................132
Electric Remote Mirrors......................91
Electronic Brake Control System...............252
Brake Assist System.....................254
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........118
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............256
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......161
Exit Trip..............................167
New Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..167
Start Of Trip Procedure...................167
Trip Computer.........................166
Trip Functions.........................167
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Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................307
Jacking...............................320
Jump Starting..........................327
Towing..............................334
Emission Control System Maintenance..........340
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................346
Break-In Recommendations.................76
Checking Oil Level......................344
Compartment..........................339
Cooling..............................358
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................78
Fails to Start...........................229
Flooded, Starting.......................229
Fuel Requirements......................295
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..344
Oil Filler Cap..........................345
Oil Selection...........................345
Overheating...........................307
Starting..............................227
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............50
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission
Fluid Type............................367
Event Data Recorder........................55
Exhaust Gas Caution........................78
Exhaust System...........................78
Exterior Lights............................81
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................346
Air Conditioning.......................350
Engine Oil............................346
Engine Oil Disposal.....................346
Flashers
Turn Signal............................81
Flash-To-Pass............................110
Flooded Engine Starting....................229
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Fluid, Brake.............................390
Fluid Capacities..........................387
Fluid Leaks..............................81
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................368
Fluids.................................388
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........388
Fog Lights..............................113
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................331
Fuel...................................295
Adding..............................300
Additives.............................298
Capacity.............................387
Clean Air.............................296
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................300
Gasoline..............................295
Light................................148
Materials Added........................298
Octane Rating..........................295
Requirements..........................295
Specifications..........................388
Tank Capacity..........................387
Fueling................................300
Fuses..................................376
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................300
Gasoline, Clean Air........................296
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................295
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................296
Gauges
Odometer.............................148
Gear Ranges.............................237
Gear Select Lever Override..................333
General Information.......................295
General Maintenance.......................343
Glass Cleaning...........................374
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Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water.........................245
Headlights..............................109
Cleaning.............................373
Switch...............................110
Heated Mirrors............................93
Heated Seats.............................105
Heater.................................212
Hill Start Assist...........................255
Holder, Cup.............................135
Hood Release............................107
Ignition.................................11
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Ignition Key Removal.......................11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................13
Information Center, Vehicle..................161
Instrument Cluster........................148
Instrument Panel and Controls................143
Instrument Panel Cover.....................374
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............375
Interior Appearance Care....................373
Interior Lighting..........................112
Introduction..............................4
Jacking Instructions........................323
Jack Location............................321
Jack Operation...........................320
Jump Starting............................327
Key-In Reminder..........................13
Key, Replacement..........................14
Keys...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................13
Lane Change Assist........................111
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................29
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Latches.................................81
Hood................................107
Lead Free Gasoline........................295
Leaks, Fluid..............................81
Life of Tires.............................282
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................25
Light Bulbs..............................81
Lights..................................81
Airbag................................52
Anti-Lock.............................148
Brake Assist Warning....................260
Brake Warning.........................148
Bulb Replacement.......................383
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator).........148
Engine Temperature Warning...............148
Exterior...............................81
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..148
High Beam............................110
High Beam Indicator.....................148
Low Fuel.............................148
Oil Pressure...........................148
Park.................................110
Seat Belt Reminder......................148
Service...............................383
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............148
Traction Control........................260
Turn Signal............................81
Voltage..............................148
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......148
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..267
Locks
Automatic Door.........................23
Door.................................20
Power Door............................22
Lubrication, Body.........................353
Lug Nuts...............................319
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Maintenance Free Battery....................347
Maintenance, General......................343
Maintenance Procedures....................343
Maintenance Schedule......................392
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......341
Manual, Service..........................402
Manual Transmission......................230
Fluid Level Check.......................367
Frequency of Fluid Change................367
Lubricant Selection......................367
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................364
Media Hub..............................99
Mirrors.................................89
Automatic Dimming......................90
Electric Powered.........................91
Heated...............................93
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................286
Multi-Function Control Lever.................109
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................76
Occupant Restraints........................26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................295
Odometer...............................148
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..148
Oil Change Indicator.......................165
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................165
Oil, Engine..............................344
Capacity.............................387
Change Interval........................345
Checking.............................344
Disposal..............................346
Filter................................346
Filter Disposal.........................346
Recommendation.......................345
Viscosity.............................345
Oil Filter, Selection........................346
Onboard Diagnostic System..................340
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Operating Precautions......................340
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Overheating, Engine.......................307
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............5
Paint Care..............................369
Parking Brake............................248
Pets....................................76
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........268
Power
Door Locks............................22
Mirrors...............................91
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........132
Steering..............................247
Sunroof..............................129
Windows..............................24
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................35
Preparation for Jacking.....................322
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................35
Radial Ply Tires..........................275
Radio Operation..........................182
Radio Reception..........................182
Radio (Sound Systems).....................182
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).......................25
Rear Window Features.....................138
Recorder, Event Data.......................55
Recreational Towing.......................302
Reformulated Gasoline.....................296
Refrigerant..............................350
Release, Hood............................107
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
FCC General Information..................20
Power Convertible Top Function.............16
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........209
Replacement Bulbs........................382
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Replacement Keys.........................14
Replacement Parts.........................342
Replacement Tires.........................283
Reporting Safety Defects....................401
Restraints, Child...........................56
Restraints, Occupant........................26
Rotation, Tires...........................285
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.................81
Safety Defects, Reporting....................401
Safety, Exhaust Gas.........................78
Safety Information, Tire.....................261
Safety Tips...............................77
Schedule, Maintenance.....................392
Seat Belt
Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode.......38
Energy Management Feature................36
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode.........38
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................29
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...............34
Pregnant Women........................35
Seat Belt Extender.......................34
Seat Belt Pretensioner.....................35
Seat Belt System.........................26
Seat Belt Maintenance......................375
Seat Belts................................28
Child Restraint..........................56
Extender..............................34
Front Seat.............................28
Inspection.............................79
Operating Instructions....................32
Pregnant Women........................35
Pretensioners...........................35
Rear Seat..............................29
Reminder.............................148
Untwisting Procedure.....................34
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