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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6
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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.
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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.