engine FIAT 500 ABARTH CABRIO 2017 2.G Owners Manual

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to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
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Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the
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It is not responsible for any service contract other than
the manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s service
contract, and you require service after the manufactur-
er’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer
to the contract documents, and contact the person listed
in those documents.We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with
their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or
related concerns.
WARNING!
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nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of com-
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need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving,
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)...........286
Adding Fuel ........................... .242
Adding Washer Fluid .....................283
Additives, Fuel ......................... .241
AirBag................................32 Advance Front Air Bag ...................32
Air Bag Operation ......................33
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................34
Enhanced Accident Response ..............266
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............266
FrontAirBag..........................32
If A Deployment Occurs ..................38
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................34
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........42
Transporting Pets .......................59
Air Bag Light ....................... .62, 120
Air Bag Maintenance ......................42
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . .275
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................277
Air Conditioning Filter .................179, 278
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .............178
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............277, 278
Air Conditioning System ................177, 277
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... .220Alarm
Disarm The System .....................12
Vehicle Security Alarm ...................12
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................12
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ..............6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............286, 308
Capacities .......................... .308
Disposal ............................ .288
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...............203
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...................135
Appearance Care ....................... .293
Audio Systems (Radio) ....................151
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................71
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .........177
Automatic Transaxle ........................9
Automatic Transmission .............189, 292, 293
Adding Fluid ........................ .293
Fluid And Filter Changes .................293
Fluid

Change ........................ .293
Fluid Level Check ..................... .293
Fluid Type .......................... .310
Gear Ranges ......................... .191
Special Additives ..................... .292
Autostick ............................. .195
324 INDEX

Battery........................... .123, 276
Charging System Light ..................123
Jump Starting ........................ .259
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ..............15
Belts, Seat ..............................61
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................281
B-Pillar Location ........................ .215
Brake Assist System ..................... .204
Brake Fluid ........................ .308, 310
Brake, Parking ......................... .200
Brakes ............................... .290
Brake System ....................... .202, 290
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .203
Master Cylinder ...................... .290
Parking ............................ .200
Warning Light ....................... .121
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................190
Bulb Replacement .....................304, 305
Bulbs, Light ......................... .64, 304
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .........308
Capacities, Fluid ........................ .308
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... .242
Oil (Engine) ......................... .275Carbon Monoxide Warning
...............61, 242
Cargo Area Features ..................... .102
Car Washes ........................... .294
Cellular Phone ......................... .167
Chains, Tire ........................... .230
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................211
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .271
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............60
Checks, Safety ...........................60
Child Restraint ...........................44
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..........................48
Child Restraints ........................44
Child Seat Installation ....................57
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......54
Infants And Child Restraints ...............46
Lower

Anchors And Tethers For Children ......50
Older Children And Child Restraints .........46
Seating Positions .......................49
Clean Air Gasoline ...................... .239
Cleaning Wheels ............................ .295
Climate Control ........................ .167
Manual ............................ .167
Clutch ............................... .29010
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Clutch Fluid........................... .290
Compact Spare Tire ...................... .224
Connector UCI............................... .151
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) .........151
Contract, Service ........................ .320
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .308
Cooling System ......................... .285
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............286
Coolant Level .....................285, 288
Disposal Of Used Coolant ................288
Drain, Flush, And Refill ..................285
Inspection .......................... .288
Points To Remember .................288, 289
Pressure Cap ........................ .288
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........286, 308
Corrosion Protection ..................... .293
Cruise Light ........................... .138
Cupholders ........................... .101
Customer Assistance ..................... .318
Customer Programmable Features ............153
Daytime Running Lights ....................83
Dealer Service .......................... .272
Defroster, Windshield ......................62 Diagnostic System, Onboard
................270
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission .................293
Disarming, Security System ..................12
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............288
Door Ajar ............................. .125
Door Ajar Light ........................ .125
Door Locks .............................17
Door Locks, Automatic .....................19
Downshifting .......................... .188
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. .197
Electrical Power Outlets ....................99
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................72
Electronic Brake Control System ..............203
Brake
Assist System ....................204
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........89
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............206
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .......123
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher .................248
Jump Starting ........................ .259
326 INDEX

Towing............................ .264
Emission Control System Maintenance .........271
Engine Air Cleaner ......................... .275
Break-In Recommendations ................60
Checking Oil Level .....................274
Compartment ........................ .269
Cooling ............................ .285
Exhaust Gas Caution .................61, 242
Fails To Start ........................ .186
Flooded, Starting ..................... .186
Fuel Requirements .....................239
Oil ............................ .274, 308
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .275
Oil Filter ........................... .275
Oil Selection ..................... .274, 308
Overheating ......................... .248
Starting ............................ .184
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........266
Ethanol .............................. .239
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................61, 242
Exhaust System ...................... .61, 283
Exterior Lights ....................... .64, 304Filters
Air Cleaner ......................... .275
Air Conditioning ...................179, 278
Engine Oil .......................... .275
Engine Oil Disposal ....................275
Flashers Turn Signal ....................... .64, 137
Flash-To-Pass ............................83
Flooded Engine Starting ...................186
Fluid, Brake ........................... .310
Fluid Capacities ........................ .308
Fluid Leaks .............................64
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission .................293
Fluids ............................... .308
Fluids,

Lubricants And Genuine Parts ..........308
Fog Lights .......................... .86, 132
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ....................262
Fuel ................................. .239
Adding ............................ .242
Additives ........................... .241
Capacity ........................... .308
Clean Air ........................... .239
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Jump Starting.......................... .259
Key Fob Disarm The Alarm ......................12
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .15
Key-In Reminder .........................10
Key, Replacement .........................11
Keys ...................................9
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ...................11
Lane Change Assist .......................84
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................24
Latches ................................64
Hood ...............................80
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... .239
Leaks, Fluid .............................64
Life Of Tires ........................... .228
Liftgate (Sedan) ..........................20
Light Bulbs ......................... .64, 304
Lights .............................. .64, 82
AirBag...........................62, 120
Brake Assist Warning ...................209
Brake Warning ....................... .121
Bulb Replacement ..................... .305
Cruise ............................. .138Engine Temperature Warning
..............124
Exterior ..............................64
Fog ............................... .132
High Beam ...........................82
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........131
Park ............................ .83, 137
Seat Belt Reminder .....................120
Service ............................. .305
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ...........127
Traction Control ...................... .209
Turn Signal .....................64, 83, 137
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . .124, 137
Loading Vehicle Tires .............................. .215
Locks Automatic Door ........................19
Door ................................17
Power Door ...........................18
Lubrication, Body ....................... .281
Lug Nuts ............................. .257
Maintenance Free Battery ...................276
Maintenance,

General .....................273
Maintenance Procedures ...................273
Maintenance Schedule .....................312
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Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . .131, 271
Manual, Service........................ .321
Manual Transmission ..................186, 291
Fluid Level Check ..................... .292
Frequency Of Fluid Change ...............292
Lubricant Selection ..................291, 310
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ...................290
Methanol ............................. .239
Mirrors ................................71
Automatic Dimming .....................71
Electric Powered .......................72
Heated ..............................73
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ..............6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ...............232
MTBE/ETBE .......................... .239
Multi-Function Control Lever ................82
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................60
Occupant Restraints .......................21
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ...............239
Oil, Engine ........................ .274, 308
Capacity ........................... .308
Change Interval ...................... .274
Checking ........................... .274Disposal
............................ .275
Filter .............................. .275
Filter Disposal ....................... .275
Pressure Warning Light ..................124
Recommendation ...................274, 308
Viscosity ........................... .275
Oil Filter, Change ....................... .275
Oil Filter, Selection ...................... .275
Oil Pressure Light ....................... .124
Onboard Diagnostic System .................270
Operating Precautions .....................270
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............4
Overheating, Engine ..................... .248
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,321
Paint Care ............................ .293
Parking

Brake .......................... .200
Pets ...................................59
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .........216
Power Door Locks ...........................18
Mirrors ..............................72
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........99
Steering ............................ .199
Sunroof ..............................97
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Front Seat...................... .23, 24, 26
Inspection ............................61
Operating Instructions ...................26
Pregnant Women .......................29
Pretensioners ..........................30
Rear Seat .............................24
Reminder ........................... .120
Untwisting Procedure ....................28
Seats ..................................74
Adjustment ...........................74
Heated ..............................77
Security Alarm Disarm The System .....................12
Security Alarm .........................12
Selection Of Oil ........................ .274
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................11
Service Assistance ....................... .318
Service Contract ........................ .320
Service Manuals ........................ .321
Shift Lever Override ..................... .263
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ............188
Shoulder Belts ...........................24
Signals, Turn ..................... .64, 83, 137
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ..................230
Snow Tires ............................ .223Spare Tire
......................... .224, 226
Spark Plugs ........................... .308
Specifications Oil ............................... .274
Speed Control Accel/Decel ...........................92
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............89
Sport Mode ........................... .201
Starting .............................. .184
Automatic Transmission .................184
Cold Weather ........................ .185
Engine Fails To Start ....................186
Manual Transmission ...................184
Steering Power ............................. .199
Tilt Column ...........................88
Wheel, Tilt ............................88
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..............166
Steering

Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . .166
Storage .............................. .304
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .178
Stuck, Freeing .......................... .262
Sun Roof ...............................97
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ........32
332 INDEX