Fiat 2013 500 ABARTH User guide

The data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. FIAT reserves the right to modify the models and
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Printed in recycled paper without chlorine. OWNER HANDBOOK
FIAT500
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COMFORT: SUSPENSION
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Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat .
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way.
You are recommended to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time. You will find information, tips
and important warnings regarding driving your vehicle to help you get the most from your Fiat 's technological
features.
Read the warnings and indications, marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;
car safety;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity;
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all the versions of the Fiat .As a
consequence, you should only consider the information which is related to the trim
level, engine and version that you have purchased.

VERY IMPORTANT
REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol
with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in
compliance with the European Standard EN228.
The use of petrol that does not conform to
the above-mentioned specification will cause the
EOBD warning light to come on and the irregular
operation of the engine.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel
conforming to the European Standard EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may
damage the engine beyond repair and
consequently invalidate the warranty.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged; place
the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the clutch
pedal, without pressing the accelerator, then
turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON position
and wait for the and warning lights
to switch off (diesel versions); turn the ignition
key to the AVV position and release it as soon as
the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high
temperatures during operation. Do not park the
car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows
continuous diagnosis of the components related
to emissions to ensure increased respect for
the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add
electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They can calculate the overall electrical
requirement and check that the vehicle electric
system can support the required load.
CODE card
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. Make sure
you have the electronic code written on the
CODE card with you at all times.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for
ensuring that it maintains its performance and its
safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…
... important information, advice and warnings for
correct use, driving safety and maintenance of
your car over time. Special attention must be
paid to the symbols provided (personal safety)
(environmental protection) (car safety).

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
DASHBOARD
The presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different
versions.
1. Side air vent – 2. Left stalk: external light control – 3. Instrument panel and warning lights – 4. Right stalk: windscreen wiper
controls, rear window wiper, trip computer – 5. Centre air vents – 6. Oddments compartment/radio console – 7. Passenger
airbag – 8. Oddments compartment/hidden document holder – 9. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls
– 10. Electric window controls – 11. Glove compartment – 12. Gear lever – 13. Driver's air bag
fig. 1 F0S0390
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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or
actually on some of the components of your car.
These labels bear symbols that remind you of the
precautions to be taken as regards that particular
component.
The inner surface of the engine bonnet includes a
label with the different symbols used.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
This is an electronic engine locking system which
increases protection against attempted thefts of the
car. It is automatically activated when the ignition key
is removed.
Each time the vehicle is started by turning the
ignition key to MAR-ON, the Fiat CODE system
control unit sends a recognition code to the engine
control unit to deactivate the immobiliser.
If, during starting, the code is not correctly
recognised, a warning light comes on in the
instrument panel. In this case, turn the key to STOP
and then to MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try again
with the other keys that come with the vehicle.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the
engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own code which must
be stored by the system's electronic control unit.
Contact the Fiat Dealership to have new keys (up to
eight) stored with the code.
Warning light switching on while driving
If the warning light switches on, this means that
the system is running a self-diagnosis (for example
for a voltage drop). Should the fault persist, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
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THE KEYS
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car is delivered with two copies of the ignition
key and with the CODE card which bears the
following:
A fig. 2 the electronic code;
B fig. 2 the mechanical key code to be given to the
Fiat Dealership when ordering duplicate keys.
You should have the electronic code A with you at all
times.
IMPORTANT All the keys and the CODE card must
be handed over to the new owner when selling
the car.
The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected
to strong shocks. In order to ensure
complete efficiency of the electronic devices
inside the keys, they should never be exposed to
direct sunlight.
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL
The metal insert A fig. 3 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door locks and the tailgate (for versions/
markets where provided);
❒the locking/unlocking of the fuel cap.
fig. 2 F0S0002 fig. 3 F0S0003
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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 4 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door locks;
❒the locking/unlocking of the fuel cap.
Press button B fig. 4 to open/close the metal insert.
Unlocking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button : for unlocking of doors and
tailgate, timed switching-on of internal lights and
double flashing of direction indicators (for
versions/markets where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically if the fuel
cut-off system intervenes.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button : for remote locking of doors
and tailgate, switching-off of the internal roof lights
and single flashing of direction indicators (*).
If one or more doors are open, the doors will not be
locked. This is indicated by a rapid flashing of the
direction indicators (*). If the boot is open, the
doors will, however, be locked. When a speed of
over 20 km/h is reached, the doors will be
automatically locked if this specific function was set
(*).
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
Opening the tailgate by the remote control
Press button to release (open) the tailgate
remotely.
The tailgate opening is indicated by double flashing of
direction indicators.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 keys with
incorporated remote control. Should a new key with
remote control be necessary, contact a Fiat
Dealership, taking with you the CODE card, a
personal identity document and the car’s ownership
documents.
A
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REPLACING REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
❒press button A fig. 5 and open the metal insert B
fig. 5;
❒turn the screw C fig. 5 to using a fine bit
screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case D fig. 5 and replace the
battery E fig. 5 making sure that polarities are
correct;
❒refit the battery case D inside the key and lock it
turning the screw C to .
Used batteries should be disposed of, as
specified by law, in the special containers,
otherwise take them to a Fiat Dealership,
which will deal with their disposal.
REPLACING THE REMOTE CONTROL
COVER
Proceed as shown in fig. 6 and fig. 7 to replace the
remove control cover.
A
fig. 5 F0S0005
fig. 6 F0S0352
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IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to 3 different positions fig. 8:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering
column locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. sound
system, central door locking system, etc.) can
operate;
❒MAR-ON: driving position. All electrical devices
are enabled;
❒AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP
if the engine does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
STEERING LOCK
Engagement: when the key is in position STOP,
remove the key and turn the steering wheel until it is
locked.
Disengagement: move the steering wheel slightly
as you turn the ignition key to MAR-ON.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving.The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to turn it.
This also applies to when the car is towed. It is
absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications (e.g.:
installation of anti-theft device) that could
badly affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also result in
non-compliance of the car with type-approval
requirements.
fig. 8 F0S0006
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CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS
The instrument background colour and type may vary according to the versions. Diesel versions have a rev
counter with 6 rpm x 1000 full scale.
The warning lights and are only present on Diesel versions.
The warning light or is available only on versions with Dualogic gearbox (see “Dualogic” supplement).
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Rev counter C. Multifunction display with digital fuel level indicator and digital
indicator of engine coolant temperature.
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SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR)
The indicator A fig. 10-fig. 11 shows the car speed
(speedometer).
REV COUNTER
The indicator B fig. 10-fig. 11 shows the engine revs.
Full scale 8 rpm x 1000: petrol versions.
Full scale 6 rpm x 1000: diesel versions.
DIGITAL FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR
The digital gauge C fig. 10 - fig. 11 shows the amount
of fuel in the tank.
The warning light E fig. 10 - fig. 11 switches on to
indicate that approximately 5 litres of fuel are left
in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the
gaps in fuel delivery could damage the catalyst.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
The digital indicator D fig. 10-fig. 11 shows the
temperature of the engine coolant and starts
supplying indications when the coolant temperature
exceeds 50°C.
The first segment is always on to show the correct
operation of the system.
The warning light F fig. 10 - fig. 11 may switch on
(together with a message on the multifunction
display) to indicate that the coolant temperature is
too high; in this case, stop the engine and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
fig. 10 F0S0392
fig. 11 F0S0403
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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
The car may be equipped with a multifunction display
that, according to previous settings, will show useful
driving information.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Shift up
Shift down
On vehicles with a manual gearbox, the gear shift
indicator suggests gear changes to the driver (SHIFT
UP or SHIFT DOWN) via a special display on the
control panel. This suggestion to change gear is
designed to improve consumption and ensure the
best driving style.
Note The indication in the instrument panel remains
on until the driver shifts gear or the driving
conditions go back to a situation where gearshifting
is not required to improve consumption.
CONTROL BUTTONS
+To scroll through the screen and the related
options upwards or to increase the value displayed
fig. 12.
MENU Press briefly to access the menu and/or
go to next screen or to confirm the
required menu option. Hold down to go
back to the standard screen.
–To scroll through the screen and the options
downwards or to decrease the value displayed.
Note Buttons +and –activate different functions
according to the following situations:
❒within the menu, they allow you to scroll up and
down through the options;
❒during settings operations, they increase or
decrease values.
fig. 12 F0S0383
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Note When one of the front doors is opened, the
display is activated showing the time and km/mileage
(for markets/versions, where provided) for a few
seconds.
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY “STANDARD”
SCREEN
The standard screen fig. 13 shows the following
information:
1Odometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)
2SPORT driving mode indication (0.9 TwinAir 105
HP versions)
ECO driving mode indication (0.9 TwinAir 85 HP
versions)
3Headlamp alignment position (only with dipped
headlamps on)
4Digital fuel level indicator
5Date
6Gear engaged indication (Dualogic versions)
7Gear Shift Indicator
8Time
9Start&Stop (for versions/markets, where provided)
10 Car service indicator
11 Digital engine coolant temperature gauge
12 External temperature indicator
13 Possible ice on the road indication
14 Dualdrive electric steering engagement
SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in
a cycle which can be selected through buttons +
and –to access the different select operations and
settings (setup) given in the following paragraphs.
A submenu is provided for some items (Clock and
Unit of measurement).
The setup menu can be activated by pressing the
MENU button briefly. Single presses on buttons
+or –will scroll through the setup menu options.
Operating modes are different according to the
characteristics of the option selected.
The menu includes the following functions:
❒LIGHTING
❒SPEED BEEP
❒TRIP B DATA
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❒SET TIME
❒SET DATE
❒SEE RADIO
❒AUTOCLOSE
❒MEASUREMENT UNIT
❒LANGUAGE
❒BUZZER VOLUME
❒BUTTON VOLUME
❒BELT BUZZER
❒SERVICE
❒PASSENGER AIRBAG
❒DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
❒EXIT MENU
Selecting an option from the main menu without a
submenu:
❒briefly press the MENU button to select the
main menu option to be set;
❒press buttons +or –(with single presses) to select
the new setting;
❒briefly press the MENU button to store the
new setting and to go back to the same main
menu option selected previously.
Selecting an option from the main menu with a
submenu:
❒briefly press the MENU button to display the
first submenu option;
❒press buttons +or –(with single presses) to scroll
through all the submenu options;
❒briefly press the MENU button to select the
displayed submenu option and to open the
relevant setup menu;
❒press buttons +or –(with single presses) to select
the new setting for this submenu option;
❒a short press on MENU button will store the
setting and then return to the same submenu
option that was first selected.
MENU FUNCTIONS
Passenger compartment light adjustment
The instrument panel with reconfigurable
multifunction display is provided with a light sensor
capable of detecting environmental light conditions
and adjusting the brightness of the instruments
accordingly.
The brightness of the instrument panel may
therefore change while travelling following an event
causing a switch from “day” to “night” conditions (or
vice versa) in the passenger compartment (e.g. in a
tunnel, on avenues in shadows, under flyovers, etc.).
This function is available, with the dipped headlamps
on and in night-time conditions, to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel, buttons, sound
system display and automatic climate control display.
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For versions/markets, where provided, during the
daytime, and with the dipped headlamps on, the
instrument panel, buttons and sound system and
automatic climate control displays are set to
maximum brightness.
To adjust the light intensity, proceed as follows:
❒press the MENU button briefly to make the
display flash the previously stored level;
❒press button +or –to adjust the brightness level;
❒press the MENU button briefly to return to
the menu screen or hold the button down to
return to the standard screen without storing.
Speed Beep (Speed limit)
This function is used to set the car speed limit (km/h
or mph); the driver is immediately alerted when
this limit is exceeded (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).
To set the desired speed limit, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MENU button : the display
will show the words (Speed Beep);
❒press button +or –to select speed limit activation
(On) or deactivation (Off);
❒if the function is on, press +or –to select the
required speed limit and then press MENU to
confirm.
Note Setting is possible between 30 and 200 km/h,
or 20 and 125 mph, according to the previously
set unit. See the "Measurement unit adjustment
(Measurement unit)" paragraph described below. The
setting will increase/decrease by five units each time
button +/- is pressed. Hold down the button +/-
to increase/decrease the setting rapidly. Complete
the setting by briefly pressing the button when
you approach the required value.
❒press the MENU button briefly to return to
the menu screen or hold the button down to
return to the standard screen without storing.
To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
❒press the MENU button briefly to make the
display flash (On);
❒press button –: (Off ) will flash on the display;
❒press the MENU button briefly to return to
the menu screen or hold the button down to
return to the standard screen without storing.
Trip B data (Activating Trip B)
With this function is possible to turn the Trip B
display (trip meter) on and off.
For further information see “Trip computer”.
Proceed as follows to switch the function on and off:
❒press the MENU button briefly, the display
will flash On or Off depending on the previous
setting;
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❒press button +or –to set;
❒press the MENU button briefly to return to
the menu screen or hold the button down to
return to the standard screen without storing.
Time adjustment (Clock adjustment)
This function enables to set the clock through two
sub-menus: “Time” and “Format”.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MENU button : the display
will show the two submenus “Time” and “Mode”;
❒press the button +or –to switch between the
two submenus;
❒once you have selected a submenu, press the
MENU button briefly;
❒when you select the “Time” submenu, pressing the
MENU button briefly makes the "hours" flash
on the display;
❒press +or –to set the value;
❒briefly press the MENU button : “minutes” will
flash on the display;
❒press +or –to set the value.
Note The setting will increase or decrease by one
unit each time the button +or –is pressed. Hold
down the button to increase/decrease the setting
rapidly and automatically. Complete the setting
by briefly pressing the button when you approach the
required value.
❒when you select “Mode”, pressing the MENU
button makes the mode flash on the display;
❒press button +or –to select “24h” or “12h mode.
When you have made the adjustment, press the
MENU button briefly to return to the
submenu screen or hold the button down to
return to the main menu screen without storing.
❒hold the MENU button down again to return
to the standard screen or to the main menu
according to where you are in the menu.
Set date (Setting the date)
Using this function it is possible to update the date
(day - month - year).
Proceed as follows to update:
❒briefly press the MENU button : “year” will
flash on the display;
❒press +or –to set the value;
❒briefly press the MENU button : "month" will
flash on the display;
❒press +or –to set the value;
❒briefly press the MENU button : “day” will
flash on the display;
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❒press +or –to set the value;

Note The setting will increase or decrease by one
unit each time the button +or –is pressed. Hold
down the button to increase/decrease the setting
rapidly and automatically. Complete the setting
by briefly pressing the button when you approach the
required value.
❒press the MENU button briefly to return to
the menu screen or hold the button down to
return to the standard screen without storing.
See radio (audio information display)
With this function the display shows information
about the sound system.
❒Radio: selected radio station frequency or RDS
message, automatic tuning activation or
AutoSTore;
❒Audio CD, MP3 CDs: track number.
To show the sound system information on the
display (On) or clear it (Off), proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MENU button , making the
display flash On or Off depending on the previous
setting;
❒press button +or –to set;
❒press the MENU button briefly to return to
the menu screen or hold the button down to
return to the standard screen without storing.
Autoclose (automatic central locking with the
car in motion - where provided)
When activated (On), this function locks the doors
automatically when the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h.
Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this
function:
❒press the MENU button briefly to display a
submenu;
❒press the MENU button briefly to make the
display flash On or Off according to the previous
setting;
❒press button +or –to set;
❒press the MENU button briefly to return to
the submenu screen or hold the button down to
return to the main menu screen without saving;
❒hold the MENU button down again to return
to the standard screen or to the main menu
according to where you are in the menu.
Unit of measurement (Setting the unit of
measurement)
With this function it is possible to set the
measurement units through two submenus:
“Distance” and “Consumption”.
To set the required unit proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MENU button : the display
will show the two submenus;
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