key FIAT 500 ABARTH 2015 2.G Service Manual

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
•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.
Automatic Transmission
•Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
•Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off
the ground).
If the ignition key is unavailable, or the battery is
discharged, refer to “Shift Lever Override” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
in order to move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a
conventional automatic transmission. Damage to
the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require
towing, make sure all drive wheels are OFF the
ground.
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 335

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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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
414 INDEX

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
418 INDEX

Seats..................................101
Adjustment...........................101
Heated...............................105
Selection of Oil...........................345
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................14
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................13
Service Assistance.........................398
Service Contract..........................400
Service Manuals..........................402
Shift Lever Override.......................333
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission.............232
Shoulder Belts............................29
Signals, Turn.............................81
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................284
Snow Tires..............................277
Spare Tire...............................279
Spark Plugs.............................388
Specifications
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..345
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................118
Sport Mode.............................250
Starting................................227
Automatic Transmission..................227
Cold Weather..........................228
Engine Fails to Start.....................229
Manual Transmission....................227
Steering
Power...............................247
Tilt Column...........................117
Wheel, Tilt............................117
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............209
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .209
Storage................................382
Storage, Vehicle...........................221
Storing Your Vehicle.......................382
Stuck, Freeing............................331
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Traction Control..........................254
Trailer Towing...........................301
Transaxle
Automatic.............................11
Transmission............................367
Automatic............................233
Fluid................................367
Manual..............................230
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .18
Transporting Pets..........................76
Tread Wear Indicators......................281
Trip Odometer...........................148
Turn Signals.............................110
UCI Connector...........................208
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................403
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .208
Unleaded Gasoline........................295
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................34
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............7
Vehicle Loading..........................268
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...............8
Vehicle Storage...........................221
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .148
Warnings and Cautions.......................7
Warranty Information........................4
Washer
Adding Fluid..........................355
Washers, Windshield.......................114
Washing Vehicle..........................370
Water
Driving Through........................245
Wheel and Wheel Trim.....................371
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care.................371
Wind Buffeting............................25
Window Fogging.........................220
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