warning lights FIAT 500 ABARTH 2015 2.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FIAT............. 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT................ 4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER............ 6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM. . . . . . . . . 10POWER DOOR LOCKS. . . . . . . . . . . . 10SEAT BELT SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)— AIR BAGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11CHILD RESTRAINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14HEAD RESTRAINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19FRONT SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20REAR SEATS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22TILT STEERING COLUMN. . . . . . . . . . 23
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS. . . 24TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER. . 25WIPER/WASHER LEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . 26ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL. . . . . . 27POWER WINDOWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS. . . . . . . 30AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS(ATC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31SPORT MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32MANUAL TRANSMISSION. . . . . . . . . . 32POWER SUNROOF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP. . . . . . . . . 34WIND BUFFETING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37ENGINE BLOCK HEATER. . . . . . . . . . . 37
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM. . . . 38AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER ANDSiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO. . . . . . . . . . 40STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 42BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREECOMMUNICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL. . . . . . . . . 49ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CEN-TER (EVIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES. . . . . . . . 51TRIP BUTTON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51POWER OUTLET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS). . . . . . . . . 54RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTOR-HOME, ETC.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. . . . . . . . . . . 55INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS. . . . . . . 62TIRE SERVICE KIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE. . . . . . . 69TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE. . . . . . . 72ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSESYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE. . . . . . . . . 75EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR). . . . . . . 76
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOPENING THE HOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . 77ENGINE COMPARTMENT. . . . . . . . . . 78FLUID CAPACITIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. . . . . . . 81MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. . . . . . . . . 82FUSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87TIRE PRESSURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES. . . . . . 90SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED. . . . . . . . 90WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE. . . . . . 92REPLACEMENT BULBS. . . . . . . . . . . . 92
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEFIAT CUSTOMER CENTER. . . . . . . . . . 93FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER. . . . 93ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93PUBLICATIONS ORDERING. . . . . . . . . 93REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS INTHE UNITED STATES. . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
MOPAR® ACCESSORIESAUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BYMOPAR®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. . . . . 96
INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Temperature Gauge
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
(See page 55 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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4. Fuel Gauge
5. Fuel Economy Gauge
6. Warning Lights
(See page 60 for Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
• If your Abarth requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service,
lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited War-
ranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.
See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of ar-
rival. If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation,” please let us know. With your
consent, we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Low Fuel Warning Light
This warning light indicates when the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal
(7.8 L). This light will turn on and a single chime will sound.
- Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system
light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charg-
ing system.
We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when
this light turns on.
We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have
the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
If the light is not on during starting, stays on or turns on while driving, we recom-
mend you contact the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Air Bag Warning Light
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the ve-
hicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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- Park/Headlight ON Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
- Power Steering System Warning
This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing System). When the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position, the warning light
will illuminate momentarily. If the warning light stays on, cycle the ignition to the OFF
position and back to ON/RUN. If the warning light stays on, contact your authorized
dealer.
If the warning light switches on while driving, you may not have steering assistance. Al-
though it will still be possible to steer the car, the effort needed to operate the steering
wheel could be increased: contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
- Defroster Indicator
Indicates that defroster is on.
Change Engine Oil
• Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The
“Change Engine Oil” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10
seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based,
which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your
personal driving style.
• Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition
switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release theMENUbutton. To reset the oil change indicator system (after per-
forming the scheduled maintenance), refer to the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicatorsystem did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
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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
INDEX
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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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TiresAir Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Compact Spare. . . . . . . . . . . .90Tire Service Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5424-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . .55Disabled Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . .72Recreational. . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . .54Trailer TowingTrailer and Tongue Weight. . . . . .54Trailer Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54TransmissionFluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . .81Turn Signals..............25, 60
USB Port . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . . . .10
Warning Lights . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Washer
Adding Fluid .. . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Washing Vehicle . . .. . . . . . . . . . .81
Wheel and Wheel Trim . .. . . . . . . .81
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care.....81, 92
Wind Buffeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . .81
Wiper Blade Replacement . .. . . . . .81
Wiper, Rear .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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