belt FIAT 500 ABARTH 2015 2.G Owner's Manual
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WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden move-
ment of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a
seat while the vehicle is parked.
• Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing forward. Do not
stand or lean in front of the seatback while actuating the handle. The seat-
back may swing forward and strike you, causing injury. To avoid possible
injury, place your hand on the seatback while actuating the recliner handle.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer rest-
ing against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and
be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seatback
• To fold each rear seatback, push down on the button located on the upper out-
board side of the seat and fold the seatback flat.
NOTE:Be sure that the front seats are fully uprightand positioned forward. This will allow therear seatback to fold down easily.
Rear Folding Seat Button
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WARNING!
• Do not let children play with the sunroof, or leave children unattended in the
vehicle, and do not leave the key in or near the vehicle (or in a location ac-
cessible to children). Occupants, particularly unattended children, can be-
come entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an
open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
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.
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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.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mil-
dew on the top material:
• Avoid high-pressure car washes, as they can damage the top material. Also,
increased water pressure may force water past the weather strips.
• Remove any standing water from the top and dry the surface before opening
it. Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is
wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior.
• Use care when washing the vehicle, water pressure directed at the weather
strip seals may cause water to leak into the vehicle’s interior.
WARNING!
The convertible top does not provide the structural protection that a reinforced
metal roof does and the fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection
of the occupants in a collision. Therefore, it is important that all occupants wear
their seat belts at all times. Death or serious injuries could occur if you are
ejected from the vehicle during a collision.
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NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C), and the outside temperature is
32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa),
which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your
vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermar-
ket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or bal-
ance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors
may result.
- 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
the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEU-
TRAL 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.
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, this light will turn on
for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat
belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the
driver or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Indicator Light
will flash or remain on continuously. Refer to “Seat Belt Systems” in “Things To
Know Before Starting” in your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating.
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal.
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no datais recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name,gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law en-forcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data rou-tinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties
such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information
if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Maintenance ChartMileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional InspectionsInspect the CV joints. X X X X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace ifnecessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect brake linings, replace if needed. X X X X X X XInspect parking brake function, adjust as necessary. X X X X X X XAdditional MaintenanceReplace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X XClean and lube sun roof tracks. X X X X X X X X X X X X X XReplace engine air filter. X X X X XReplace the spark plugs. ** X X X X XFlush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
X
Replace the timing belt.
X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .81Adding Washer Fluid. . . . . . . . . . .81Air BagAdvanced Front Air Bag . . . . . . .12Advance Front Air Bag. . . . . . . .11Air Bags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Air Bag Warning Light. . . . . . . . .11Driver Knee Air Bag. . . . . . . . . .13Front Air Bag. . . . . . . . . . . . .11Passenger Knee Air Bag . . . . . . .13Rollover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Side Impacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Air bag Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Air Conditioner Maintenance . .. . . . .81Air Conditioning Refrigerant. . . . . . . .81Air Conditioning System. . . . . . . . .81AlarmDisarm The System. . . . . . . . . .10Vehicle Security Alarm .. . . . . . .10Alarm (Security Alarm)........10, 60Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . .. . . .80, 81Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Anti-Lock Warning Light. . . . . . . . .55Appearance Care. . . . . . . . . . . . .81Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .31Automatic TransmissionFluid Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81BLUE&ME™ Hands-FreeCommunication. . . . . . . . . . . .43Body Mechanism Lubrication. . . . . .81Brake Fluid...............80, 81Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Brake System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Master Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . .81Warning Light. . . . . . . . . . . . .58Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . .92Bulbs, Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant). .80Capacities, Fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Caps, FillerOil (Engine) . .. . . . . . . . . . . .81Car Washes . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Charging System Light . .. . . . . . . .55Child Restraint . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .14Child RestraintsInstalling Child Restraints Using TheVehicle Seat Belt . .. . . . . . . . . .16Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Using The Top Tether Anchorage . .16CleaningWheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Windshield Wiper Blades. . . . . . .81Climate Control . .. . . . . . . . . . . .30Automatic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light. . . . .55Brake Warning Light . .. . . . . . . .58Charging System Light . . .. . . . .55Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light. . . . . . . . . . . . .59Engine Temperature Warning Light. .57Front Fog Light Indicator. . . . . . .60High Beam Indicator. . . . . . . . .60Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .59Oil Pressure Warning Light. . . . . .55Park/Headlight ON Indicator. . . . .61Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) Light. . . . . . . . . . . . .56Turn Signal Indicator. . . . . . . . .60Vehicle Security Light . .. . . . . . .60Clutch.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Clutch Fluid .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . .. . . . .90Coolant (Antifreeze) . .. . . . . . . . . .80Cooling System . . .. . . . . . . . . . .81Adding Coolant (Antifreeze). . . . .81Coolant Level .. . . . . . . . . . . .81Disposal of Used Coolant. . . . . .81Drain, Flush, and Refill . . .. . . . .81Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Points to Remember . .. . . . . . .81Pressure Cap . .. . . . . . . . . . .81
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Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze)............80, 81
Corrosion Protection. . . . . . . . . . .81
Cruise Control (Speed Control). . . . . .27
Cruise Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Customer Assistance. . . . . . . . . . .93
Defects, Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . .94
Disarming, Security System. . . . . . .10
DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant). . . . .81
ElectronicsYour Vehicle's Sound System . .38, 39Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC)................50, 51Emergency, In Case ofTowing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Air Cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Break-In Recommendations . . . . .24Checking Oil Level. . . . . . . . . . .81Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . .78Cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..80, 81Oil Filler Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Oil Selection...........80, 81Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Temperature Warning Light .. . . .57Enhanced Accident Response Feature. . .73Event Data Recorder. . . . . . . . . . .76Exhaust System. . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Exterior Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96FiltersAir Cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Engine Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Engine Oil Disposal. . . . . . . . . .81FlashersTurn Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Flash-To-Pass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Fluid, Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Fluid Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Fluids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . .80
Fog Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Folding Rear Seat .. . . . . . . . . . . .22
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . .. . . . . . .75
Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . .96
Fuel
Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Specifications . . . .. . . . . . . . .80
Tank Capacity . .. . . . . . . . . . .80Fuse . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Fuses . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Gasoline (Fuel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80General Maintenance .. . . . . . . . . .81Glass Cleaning . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .81
Hands-Free Communication —BLUE&ME™. . . . . . . . . . . . . .43HeadlightsCleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Heated Mirrors . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .30High Beam Indicator. . . . . . . . . . .60Hood Release . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Instrument Cluster . .. . . . . . . . . . .6Instrument Cluster Warning Lights. . . .55Instrument Panel Cover. . . . . . . . . .81Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . .81Interior and Instrument Lights. . . . . .4, 5Interior Appearance Care . . .. . . . . .81Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .. . . . . . . .49
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Disarm The Alarm. . . . . . . . . . .10
Lane Change Assist. . . . . . . . . . . .25Lap/Shoulder Belts. . . . . . . . . . . .10LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren) . . ............15, 18Light Bulbs . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .92LightsFog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60High Beam Indicator. . . . . . . . .60Low Fuel . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Seat Belt Reminder. . . . . . . . . .57Security Alarm . . .. . . . . . . . . .60
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Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . .56
Turn Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Lubrication, Body. . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . .81
Maintenance, General. . . . . . . . . . .81
Maintenance Procedures . . . .. . . . .81
Maintenance Record. . . . . . . . . . .86
Maintenance Schedule . .. . . . . . . .82
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Manual Transmission. . . . . . . . . . .32
Lubricant Selection. . . . . . . . . .81
Master Cylinder (Brakes). . . . . . . . .81
Mirrors
Heated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
MOPAR® Accessories . . .. . . . . . .95
New Vehicle Break-In Period. . . . . . .24
Occupant Restraints. . . . . . . . . . .14
Oil Change Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . .61
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . .. . . .61
Oil, Engine...............80, 81
Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Change Interval. . . . . . . . . . . .81
Checking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Filter Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . .81Materials Added to. . . . . . . . . .81Recommendation........80, 81Viscosity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Oil Filter, Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . .81Oil Pressure Light. . . . . . . . . . . . .55OutletPower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Overheating, Engine. . . . . . . . . . . .62
Paint Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .89PowerDoor Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .53Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Programmable Electronic Features . . .51
Radio (Sound Systems). . . . . . . . . .40
Rear Seat, Folding. . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Reclining Front Seats. . . . . . . . . . .20
Recreational Towing.. . . . . . . . . . .54
Refrigerant . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Disarm The Alarm . .. . . . . . . . .10
Power Convertible Top Function . . .8Replacement Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . .92Reporting Safety Defects . . . . .. . . .94
Schedule, Maintenance. . . . . . . . . .82Seat BeltEngage The Automatic LockingMode . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .16Seat Belt Maintenance . . .. . . . . . .81Seat Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Reminder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Seat Belt Warning . .. . . . . . . .11SeatsAdjustment . . . . . . .. . . . . . .20Rear Folding. . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Security Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Disarm The System .. . . . . . . . .10Security Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . .10Signals, Turn..............25, 60Sound Systems (Radio). . . . . . . . . .40Spare Tire...............90, 91Spark Plugs . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .80Speed ControlAccel/Decel. . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Cancel . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Resume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Speed Control (Cruise Control). . . . . .27StartingCold Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . .37SteeringTilt Column .. . . . . . . . . . . . .23Steering Wheel Audio Controls .. . . . .42Store Radio Presets . .. . . . . . . . . .41Stuck, Freeing .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tilt Steering Column. . . . . . . . . . . .23
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