steering FIAT 500 ABARTH CABRIO 2017 2.G Owner's Guide

TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices
are not recommended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season
type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to
maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and con-
tribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or
unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation
being performed.The suggested rotation method is the “forward cross”
shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern
does not apply to some directional tires that must not be
reversed.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established
by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manu-
facturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the
tires on your vehicle.
Tire Rotation
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or 2nd
gear and REVERSE (with manual transmission), while
gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of
accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rock-
ing motion, without spinning the wheels, or racing the
engine.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead
to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the
engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL
for at least one minute after every five rocking-
motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and
reduce the risk of clutch or transmission failure
during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.NOTE:
Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Elec-
tronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off
mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the
ESC Off switch again to restore ESC Onmode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage,
or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not
spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or
drivetrain damage may result.
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262 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING!(Continued)
Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a colli-
sion if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.).
FUSES
WARNING!
•When replacing a blown fuse, always use an
appropriate replacement fuse with the same amp
rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse
with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never
replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any
other material. Failure to use proper fuses may
result in serious personal injury, fire and/or prop-
erty damage.
• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the igni-
tion is off and that all the other services are
switched off and/or disengaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an au-
thorized dealer.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, gearbox system) or steering sys-
tem blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Interior Fuses
The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control
Module (BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under
the instrument panel.
Fuse Panel
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CavityMaxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F01 60 Amp Blue –Body Controller
F02 20 Amp Yellow –Audio Amplifier
F03 20 Amp Yellow –Ignition Switch
F04 40 Amp Orange –Anti-Lock Brake Pump
F05 70 Amp Tan –Electric Power Steering
F06 20 Amp Yellow –Radiator Fan - Single Speed
F06 30 Amp Green –Radiator Fan - Low Speed
F07 40 Amp Orange –Radiator Fan - High Speed
F08 40 Amp Orange –Blower Motor
F09 –10 Amp Red Powertrain
F10 –10 Amp Red Horn
F11 –15 Amp Blue Powertrain
F11 –10 Amp Red Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
F14 –5 Amp Tan High Beam (Shutter)
F15 –15 Amp Blue Cigar Lighter
F16 –7.5 Amp Brown Transmission
F17 –25 Amp Clear Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
F17 –15 Amp Blue Powertrain
F18 –15 Amp Blue Powertrain
F18 –5 Amp Tan Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
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2. Rotate the bulb counter-clockwise.
3. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.
4. Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place.
5. Reinstall the plastic cap.
Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime
Running Lamps
1. Turn the steering wheel completely to the left orright.
2. Open the wheel housing access door. 3. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the lamp
housing.
4. Rotate bulb/socket counter-clockwise.
5. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.
6. Install the bulb into socket, and rotate bulb/socket clockwise into lamp locking it in place.
7. Reinstall the plastic cap.
Front Fog Lamps
To replace the front fog lights, see your authorized
dealer.
Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps
1. Remove portion of the wheel liner to allow hand access to side marker lamp.
2. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise, and remove the bulb and socket assembly from the housing.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket and insert the replace- ment bulb.
4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the hous- ing, and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.
5. Reinstall the wheel liner.
Wheel Housing Access Door
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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
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Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).........177
Tilt Steering Column .......................88
Tire And Loading Information Placard ......215, 216
Tire Markings .......................... .210
Tires ....................... .64, 219, 224, 230
Aging (Life Of Tires) ....................228
Air Pressure ......................... .219
Chains ............................. .230
Compact Spare ....................... .224
General Information .................219, 224
High Speed ......................... .221
Inflation Pressures .....................220
Life Of Tires ......................... .228
Load Capacity .....................215, 216
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ...........232
Pressure Warning Light ..................127
Quality Grading ...................... .230
Radial ............................. .221
Replacement ......................... .228
Rotation ............................ .230
Safety .......................... .210, 219
Sizes ...............................211
Snow Tires .......................... .223
Spare Tire ....................... .224, 226
Spinning ........................... .227Tread Wear Indicators
...................227
Tire Safety Information ....................210
Tire Service Kit ......249, 250, 251, 253, 255, 256, 257
To Open Hood ...........................80
Towing .............................. .244
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .264
Recreational ......................... .244
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ..........244
Traction ........................... .196, 197
Traction Control ........................ .204
Trailer Towing ......................... .244
T
ransaxle Automatic .............................9
Transmission .......................... .292
Automatic ....................... .189, 292
Fluid .............................. .292
Manual ............................ .186
Transporting Pets .........................59
Tread Wear Indicators .....................227
Turn Signals ........................ .83, 137
UCI Connector ......................... .151
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................230
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . .151
Unleaded Gasoline ...................... .239
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