warning lights FIAT 500 ABARTH CABRIO 2017 2.G Owners Manual

On the other hand, depending on the type and location
of impact, front air bags may deploy in crashes with
little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
severe initial deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration
over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are
not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should
have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all
collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in
position, away from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air
bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right
side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the
way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air
bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to blink your
eyes. The front air bags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front
occupants for improved interaction with the front air
bags.
WARNING!
•Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact
bolsters in any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact
bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band
radios, etc.
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
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, preten-
sioners, and front air bags.
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bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate
the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye
irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or
throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation
continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on
your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer ’s
instructions for cleaning.
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.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners can-
not protect you in another collision. Have the air
bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt
retractor assemblies replaced by an authorized
dealer immediately. Also, have the Occupant Re-
straint Controller System serviced as well.
NOTE:
• Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim, but they will open during air bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication net-
work remains intact, and the power remains intact,
depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will
determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident
Response System perform the following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power
or until the hazard light button is pressed. The
hazard lights can be deactivated by pressing the
hazard light button.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long
as the battery has power or for 15 minutes from the
intervention of the Enhanced Accident Response
System.
• Unlock the power door locks.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset
Procedure
After the event occurs, when the system is active, a
message regarding fuel cutoff is displayed. Turn the
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▫Turn Signals ........................83
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................84
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........84
▫ Interior Lights .......................84
▫ Cargo Area Lights .....................85
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............86
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .....86
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........86
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper .................88
 TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . .88
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........89
▫ To Activate ..........................90
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................90
▫ To Deactivate ........................90
▫ To Resume Speed .....................90
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............91
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............92 
REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ........92
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ................92
▫ Rear Park Assist Warning Display ..........93
▫ Rear Park Assist Display ................93
▫ Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts ...........93
▫ Failure Indications .....................95
▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System .......95
▫ Park Assist System Usage Precautions .......95
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........97
▫ To Open ............................98
▫ To Close ............................98
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................98
▫ Wind Buffeting ......................98
▫ Emergency Operation ..................98
▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped ...............99
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........99
 CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED .........101
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow
the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with great caution.
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Power Outlet Fuse Location – Underhood
F15 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar Lighter Front Console/Aux Power
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES .........107
 TURBO BOOST GAUGE .................108
 SPORT INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS .........109
 SPORT TURBO INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS . . .113
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ................117
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ......119
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights .............120
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights ...........127
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ...........137
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ............138
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ...........138
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........139
▫ Instrument Cluster Display And Controls . . .139
▫ Display Menu Set-Up ..................140 ▫
Oil Change Message Reset ..............142
▫ Trip Computer ..................... .142
▫ Trip Button ........................ .143
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .143
▫ Trip Functions ..................... .143
▫ Values Displayed .....................144
▫ Submenu Personal Settings .............145
 CYBERSECURITY ..................... .150
 UCONNECT RADIOS ..................151
 IPOD/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED ......................... .151
 UCONNECT SETTINGS .................152
▫ Buttons On The Faceplate ...............152
▫ Buttons On The Touchscreen .............1534

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Side Vent7 — Passenger Air Bag13 — Storage Compartment
2 — Multifunction Lever – Light Control 8 — Glove Compartment 14 — Gear Selector
3 — Instrument Cluster And Warning
Lights 9 — Rear Defrost Button
15 — Sport Button
4 — Windshield Wiper, Washer, Trip Com-
puter 10 — Hazard Button
16 — Horn/Driver Airbag
5 — Central Air Vents 11 — Climate Controls17 — Boost Gauge
6 — Radio 12 — Power Windows Control
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NOTE:Different trips may have different values even if
the same driving style is maintained. Some factors that
may impact the calculated index value are:
•Traffic conditions
• Trip duration
• Temperature (engine and ambient)
6. Instrument Cluster Display
• The Instrument Cluster Display features a driver-
interactive display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
IMPORTANT: The warning / indicator lights switch on
in the instrument panel together with a dedicated
message and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These
indications are indicative and precautionary and as
such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained in the Owner ’s
Manual, which you are advised to read carefully in all
cases. Always refer to the information in this chapter in
the event of a failure indication.
All active telltales will display first if applicable. The
system check menu may appear different based upon
equipment options and current vehicle status. Some
telltales are optional and may not appear.
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Red Telltale Indicator Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. This
light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has
been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If the light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately.
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
Red Telltale
Light What It Means
Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position, if the driver ’s seat belt is un-
buckled, a chime will sound and the light will turn on. When driving, if the driver or front
passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on
continuously and a chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know
Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.
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Hood Open Warning Light — If Equipped
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Hood Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when the hood is ajar/open and not fully closed.
Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure
is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these
cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire in sequence.
IMPORTANT: Do not continue driving with one or
more flat tires as handling may be compromised. Stop
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair
immediately using the dedicated tire repair kit and
contact your authorized dealership as soon as possible. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If
your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
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WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced
above, can reach higher temperatures than in nor-
mal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if
you drive slowly or park over flammable sub-
stances such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc.
This could result in death or serious injury to the
driver, occupants or others.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect fuel economy
and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe
catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon
occur. Immediate service is required.
Rear Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Rear Fog Light Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the rear fog lights are on.
Rear Defrost Light
Yellow Telltale
Light What It Means
Rear Defrost Light
This indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window de-
froster automatically turns off after 20 minutes.
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