Fiat 500 Abarth User manual

AUSTRALIA VERSION
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This supplement describes the main characteristics of the Fiat and right hand drive version.
To obtain peak engine condition and to ensure maximum performance of all of its components, it is necessary to observe the instructions for vehicle
use and vehicle maintenance described in this booklet.
FCA Australia recommends that customers have all maintenance and, where necessary, repairs, carried out at an authorised Abarth repairer.
Please see website www.fiat.com.au/fiat-dealers for a list of authorised Abarth repairers in your region (*).
Authorised Abarth repairers use highly qualified technical staff and ensure that only appropriate equipment and tools are used on your vehicle.
Failure to carry out maintenance at the recommended intervals can result in deterioration of your vehicle.
Components have been fitted in accordance with the relevant Australian Design Rules for your vehicle.
This supplement contains information regarding the correct use and care of these vehicle components.
For any topic not specifically dealt with in this supplement, refer to the main Owner’s Handbook which should be read thoroughly to ensure that the
vehicle is used correctly and safely.
(*) Not all authorised Abarth dealers will also be authorised Abarth repairers. Please contact your dealer for more information.
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DASHBOARD
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1. Side vent – 2. Right stalk: controls wiper, washer, trip computer – 3. Instrument panel and warning lights – 4 . Left stalk:
exter- nal lights control – 5. Central air vents – 6. Uconnect™ – 7. Passenger air bag – 8. Oddment compartment/hidden
document tray – 9. Heating/ventilation/climate control – 10. Power windows control – 11 Oddment compartment - 12. Gear
lever 13. Driver air bag – 14. Driver knee bag.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS
1)
The recommendation of the ISO child
(restraints) seats to be used with the
vehicle in the main Owner Handbook
complies with AS/NZS 1754-2013.
CHILD RESTRAINT
INSTALLATION
Your vehicle has been designed to
accommodate child restraints on
the rearmost seats. When using a
child restraint, read the Installation
Instructions supplied with the child
restraint and follow the directions for
fitment carefully.
Fasten the upper belt (that is supplied
together with the child seat) to the
fastener B-fig.2 set between the rear
back-rest and the boot floor.
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INSTALLATION OF THE
ATTACHING CLIP
Correct engagement of the child
restraint attaching clip 1 fig.3 is
achieved by depressing the retainer
spring 2 and then passing through
the opening of the anchor fitting 3 as
shown in the illustration.
FRONT
1
2
3
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WARNING
1) When installing a child restraint
ensure that head restraint is raised
and tether strap is placed underneath
directly on the top of the seat back. Child
restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correct-ly fitted child restraints. Under
no circumstances are they to be used
for adult seat belts, harnesses or for
attaching other items or equipment to the
vehicle.
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Child restraint system installation
The table provides guidelines on positioning child restraint systems on the car
seats. Each child restraint system position complies with the UNECE standards
Number of seats
Seat number 1 2
3
45*6
Airbag
ENABLED
Airbag
DISABLED
Seat suitable for rearward
facing child restraint systems
(U)
X X NO NO YES X YES
Seat suitable for forward
facing child restraint systems
(UF)
X X NO NO YES X YES
i-Size seat (i-U) X X NO NO NO X YES **
Seat suitable for ISOFIX side
fixtures (L1 / L2) X X NO NO NO X NO
Seat suitable for ISOFIX
rearward facing fixtures (R1/
R2 / R3) (IL)
X X NO NO NO X YES (R1 and
R2 only) **
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Number of seats
Seat number 1 2
3
45*6
Airbag
ENABLED
Airbag
DISABLED
Sear suitable for ISOFIX
forward facing fixtures (F2/
F2X / F3) (IUF)
X X NO NO YES X YES
Sear suitable for forward
facing Booster fixtures (B2/
B3 fixtures)
X X NO NO NO (1) X Only B2
U = Position suitable for a "universal" child restraint system approved for this weight category.
UF = Position suitable for a "universal" forward facing child restraint system approved for this weight category.
IUF = Position suitable for an "ISOFIX" universal forward facing child restraint system approved for this weight category.
i-U = Position suitable for an i-Size "universal" forward facing or rearward facing child restraint system.
i-UF = Position suitable for an i-Size "universal" forward facing child restraint system.
IL = Position suitable for specific listed ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS). These ISOFIX CRS are classified as "car-specific", "restricted
use" and "semi-universal".
X = Not applicable. The seat is not approved for installation of child restraint systems.
** = Installation only possible by moving the corresponding front seat forward. In this configuration, the seat must not be occupied.
(1) = This seat is not approved for use with this category of child restraint systems. Nevertheless, it may still be possible to install this
category of child restraint system. Therefore, check the compatibility of this vehicle with the identified child restraint system on the
manufacturer's website.
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SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) -
AIRBAG
2)
FRONT AIRBAGS
Passenger side front
airbag
On this vehicle model it is not possible
to disable the passenger front Airbag.
Passenger side front
airbag and child
restraint systems
The vehicle is equipped with a
Supplementary Restraint System
airbag for the front passenger. Under
no circumstances attempt to install a
child seat or child restraint device on
the front passengers seat.
WARNING
2) NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can
occur.
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CHANGING A
WHEEL
JACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
The car jack should be used
on level firm ground wherever
possible.
It is recommended that the wheels
of the vehicle be chocked and
that no person should remain in a
vehicle that is being jacked.
No person should place any
portion of their body under a
vehicle that is supported only by
a jack.
The vehicle Owner’s Handbook
should be consulted prior to the
jacking of the vehicle.
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FUEL TYPE
The engine in this vehicle is designed
to use only unleaded fuel with an
octane rating (RON) not less than 95.
For the type of fuel to use and for
information regarding what to do if
your car is accidentally filled with other
types of fuel see the main owner’s
manual. Use unleaded fuel only.
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TYRES
In the label fig.6 shows the type of
tyre adopted and the required infl
ation pressure. Refer to the “Technical
data” chapter for futher information.
FCA Italy S.p.A. – MOPAR – Technical Service Operations - Service Library
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OWNER HANDBOOK
ENGLISH
The data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. FCA Italy S.p.A. 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.
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Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat .
We have written this handbook to help you get familiar with all the features of your car.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best
performance from the technical features of your Fiat .
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and
above all with those concerning brakes, steering and transmission; at the same time, you can understand the car behaviour on
different road surfaces.
This document also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care
and servicing of your Fiat over time .
After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the car, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains on
board the car should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Fiat offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate, the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity and the range of additional services available to Fiat
Customers.
We are confident that these tools will bring you closer to your new car and make you appreciate the assistance provided by the
Fiat team.
Enjoy reading. Happy driving!
ATTENTION
This Owner Handbook describes all versions of the Fiat ; please consider only the information relevant to
your vehicle’s trim level, engine and version. All data contained in this publication are purely indicative. FCA Italy
S.p.A. can modify the specifications of the vehicle model described in this publication at any time, for technical or
marketing purposes. For further information, contact a Fiat Dealership.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!
REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European
specification EN228. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage fundamental
components of the supply system.
LPG engines: refuel only with LPG for motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN589. The use of other
products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage
caused. For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the car" chapter in the "Starting and driving"
section.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is engaged and 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 warning light to switch off: turn the ignition
key to the AVV position and release it as soon as the engine starts.
Versions with Dualogic transmission: make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Parking)
or N (Neutral), fully depress the brake pedal, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine is started.
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 vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to
help protect the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, 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's electric system can support
the required load.

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.

USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time an instruction is given that concerns direction (left/right or forward/backward), it is written to be read from the
perspective of an occupant in the driver's seat. If a direction is written from a different perspective, it will be specified as such in
the text as appropriate.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do
not correspond to the actual arrangement of your car. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles
with steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position or
construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a
key for getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the
current chapter at the side of each even page.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series of WARNINGS to prevent procedures that could damage your car.
There are also CAUTIONS that must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which
could cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore, all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS must always be carefully followed.
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
car safety;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number.
That number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.
WARNING Where the text refers to the "conventional battery", it means the 12 V service lead battery located in the engine
compartment; where the text refers to the "auxiliary battery", it means the 12 V lithium traction battery for the hybrid system,

located under the left seat (1.0 FireFly Hybrid version). There is no "auxiliary battery" in the 1.2 8V 69 HP and 0.9 TwinAir
versions. The term "supplementary battery" means a lead battery outside the car for jump starting.
SYMBOLS
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating precautions to be observed when using this component.
A plate summarising these symbols can also be found under the bonnet.
MULTIMEDIA CONTENT
(for the 1.0 FireFly Hybrid version)
The description of some features of the car is completed by video support. To view the contents:
check availability on your mobile device of an app for reading QR codes;
scan the QR code located at the relevant topic using your mobile device;
access the video content.
NOTE The multimedia content is only available in some languages.

CHANGES/ALTERATIONS TO THE CAR
WARNING Any change or alteration of the car might seriously affect its safety and road grip, thus causing accidents, in which
the occupants could even be fatally injured.
WARNING The use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external aerial) may cause the electrical
systems to malfunction. This could compromise the safety of the car in addition to constituting a potential hazard for
passengers' health.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER
If after buying the car, you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio, satellite
anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories that in any case burden the electrical supply, contact a Fiat Dealership, which will check
whether the electrical system in the car is able to support the required load, or if it needs to be integrated with a more powerful
conventional lead battery.
WARNING Take care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the
ventilation of the brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated braking or on long descents. Make sure that nothing
obstructs the pedal stroke (mats, etc.).
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the car in the context of after-sales service must carry the following label
.
FCA Italy S.p.A. authorises the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialised centre, in a
workmanlike fashion and in compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
WARNING Traffic police may not allow the car on the road if devices have been installed which modify the features of the car.
This may also cause invalidation of warranty in relation to faults caused by the change either directly or indirectly related to it.
FCA Italy S.p.A. shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by
Fiat and/or not installed in compliance with the provided instructions.

RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (car mobile phones, CB radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be used inside the car unless a
separate aerial is mounted on the roof.
Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the car body. As far as the use of EC-
approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE), follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile phone
Manufacturer.
WARNING The use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external aerial) may cause the electrical
systems to malfunction. This could compromise the safety of the car in addition to constituting a potential hazard for
passengers' health.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MULTIMEDIA
CONTENTS

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new car
starts here.
The handbook you are reading will tell
you how things are done, and how it
works in a simple, direct way.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.
DASHBOARD .............................. 12
THE KEYS................................... 14
IGNITION DEVICE ........................ 15
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............ 16
DOORS ...................................... 16
SEATS........................................ 17
HEAD RESTRAINTS ..................... 20
STEERING WHEEL....................... 21
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ................. 21
EXTERNAL LIGHTS ...................... 22
INTERIOR LIGHTS........................ 25
WINDOW WASHING .................... 26
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ....... 29
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................. 35
ROOF ......................................... 35
SOFT TOP .................................. 37
BOOT......................................... 42
BONNET..................................... 43
INTERIOR FITTINGS ..................... 43
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ................ 45
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM ....... 46
RED SPECIAL SERIES .................. 49