Fiat 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
versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons.
If you have any further questions please consult your FIAT dealer.
Printed in recycled paper without chlorine. OWNER HANDBOOK
FIAT500
ENGLISH
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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: refuel only with diesel fuel
conforming to the European specification 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 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 (safety of
persons) (environmental protection) (car
integrity).

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 F0S0365
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SAFETY
STARTING AND
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

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; 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 ceiling 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 luggage compartment
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
fig. 4 F0S0004
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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 the figure fig.6efig.7to
replace the remove control cover.
A
fig. 5 F0S0005
fig. 6 F0S0352
fig. 7 F0S0353
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX