window 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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10. Defroster
11. Glove Compartment
12. Climate Control pg. 31
13. Heated Seats
14. Shifter
15. Power Windows pg. 29
16. Speed Control pg. 27
17. BLUE & ME™ Hands-Free Communication pg. 43
18. Hood Release pg. 77
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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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 con-
vertible 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, push 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 transmission gear se-
lector. Do not leave the Key Fob in the vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact
your authorized dealer.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS).
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the
instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the
seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
WARNING!
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some colli-
sions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced
Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air
bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to
reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument
panel or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the
vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs)
located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS
AIRBAG or AIRBAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABICs) located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is la-
beled SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial
or complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in certain side
impact events.
• The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side
impacts. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the de-
ployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is appropriate, based
on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indi-
cator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
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WARNING!
• Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window.
Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to
be severely injured or killed.
• Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a
collision. The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly.
In some collisions, Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat
belt even though you have Side Air Bags.
• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflat-
able Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough
to block the deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side
windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should re-
main free from any obstructions.
• This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as
intended, do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter
the roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof
racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on
the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the
Side Air Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects
could be pushed into you, causing serious injury.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if avail-
able. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seats rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small chil-
dren ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for
ignoring it.
NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www.Seatcheck.org or call 1-866-
SEATCHECK.
• Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional in-
formation:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
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WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is danger-
ous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you
want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Elec-
tronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot main-
tain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and
you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic
Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-
covered or slippery.
POWER WINDOWS
• Power windows can be operated with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position
and for two minutes after the key has
been removed before any door is
opened.
• The controls for the power windows
are located on either side of the gear
lever.
• Both windows have an Auto Down
feature. Push the switch down past
the detent and release to fully lower
the window.
• Pull the switch upward to close the
window.Power Window Switches
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
•– Air intake from outside
•– Internal air recirculation
Heated Mirrors
The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster.
Manual Climate Controls
1 — Push Knob For A/C2 — Rotate Recirculation Control3—Push Rear Window Defroster Button
4 — Rotate Mode Control5 — Rotate Blower Control6 — Rotate Temperature Control
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button.
2. Select the desired temperature by pushing the temperature control buttons.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated when you turn
on the rear window defroster, which is located in the center of the instrument
panel, below the radio.
Automatic Temperature Controls
1 — Push Auto Button2 — Push A/C Button3 — Push OFF Button4 — Push Air Recirculation Button5 — Push Temperature Control Up/Down Button
6 — Push Blower Control Up/DownButton7 — Push Rear Defrost Button8 — Push Mode Control Buttons9—Push Front Window DefrosterButton
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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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WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffet-
ing occurs with the windows down, adjust one or both windows up or down
slightly.
• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust
any window. This will minimize buffeting.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
• To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this ve-
hicle will inhibit engine cranking when the ambient temperature is less than –22°
F (–30° C) and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block
heater has not been used. An externally-powered electric engine block heater is
available as optional equipment or from your authorized dealer.
• The message "plug in engine heater" will be displayed in the instrument cluster
when the ambient temperature is below 5° F (–15° C) at the time the engine is
shut off as a reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next cold start.
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