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Fiat 2014 Fiat 500 User Manual

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    This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new abarth and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your owner’s manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages...

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    The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and personal injury. Chrysler group llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may...

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    Introduction/welcome welcome from fiat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 security alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 po...

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    Welcome from fiat congratulations on selecting your new fiat vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new fiat vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some...

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution. Warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and in- crease the risk of serious person...

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    Driver cockpit 1. Turn signal/lights lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 20 2. Boost gauge/shift up indicator 3. Instrument cluster pg. 6 4. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) display 5. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) controls pg. 44 6. Wiper/washer lever pg. 22 7. Sport mode p...

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    10. Defroster 11. Glove box 12. Climate control pg. 27 13. Heated seats 14. Shifter 15. Power windows pg. 25 16. Speed control pg. 23 17. Blue & me™ hands-free communication pg. 38 18. Hood release pg. 66 controls at a glance 5.

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    Instrument cluster 1. Speedometer 2. Fuel gauge 3. Fuel filler door location warning lights - low fuel warning light - charging system light - oil pressure warning light - anti-lock brake (abs) light - air bag warning light - engine temperature warning light - seat belt reminder light - malfunction ...

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    4. Tachometer 5. Temperature gauge indicators - turn signal indicators - high beam indicator - front fog light indicator - park/headlight on indicator - electronic speed control set indicator - door ajar indicator - electronic stability control (esc) off indicator - electronic stability control (esc...

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    Key fob locking and unlocking the doors and liftgate • press the lock button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. • press the unlock button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate. • all doors can be programmed to un- lock on t...

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    Warning! Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you: • before operating the power top, make sure that no moving parts of the con- vertible top can injure a person or animal. • never place any extremities (hands, fe...

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    Security alarm to arm: • press the key fob lock button. To disarm the system: • press the key fob unlock button or cycle the ignition to the on/start position. • the vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the vehicle security alarm will g...

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    • the seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a col- lision. • a deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. Note: when the ignition switch is first turned t...

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    Warning! • relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some colli- sions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags. • being too close to the stee...

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    Latch — lower anchors and tethers for children • your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and tethers for children. • all rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. • you may use the latch anchorage system ...

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    Installing the child restraint using the latch lower anchors note: never “share” a latch anchorage with two or more child restraints. 1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchor...

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    7. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor. 8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and ...

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    Front seats manual seat adjustment forward/rearward • lift up on the adjusting bar, located at the front of the seat near the floor, and release at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and backward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. Recliner • to re...

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    Seat height • both front seat heights can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump the lever downward to lower the seat height. Ez entry seats • pull up on the pull strap, located on the side of the seatb...

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    Rear seats folding rear seatback • to fold each rear seatback, push down on the button located on the upper outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback flat. Note: be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. Tilt s...

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    Engine break-in recommendations • a long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. • drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. • whil...

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    Turn signal/lights/high beam lever turn signal/lane change assist • tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times to indicate a lane change and automatically turn off. Headlights/parking lights • the ignition switch must be in the on/run position for the he...

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    Headlight delay (follow me home) • within two minutes of the ignition switch being turned to the off/lock position or the ignition key being removed from the ignition, pull the turn signal lever to- ward the steering wheel. • each movement of the lever toward the steering wheel will increase the ill...

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    Wiper/washer lever front wipers intermittent, low and high operation • move the lever downward to the first detent for intermittent wiper operation, the second detent for low wiper operation and to the third detent for high wiper operation. Mist • move the lever upward and release when a single wipe...

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    Speed control • the speed control switches are lo- cated on the steering wheel. Cruise on/off • push the on/off button to activate the speed control. • cruise ready will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the speed control is on. • push the on/off button a second time to turn the system of...

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    To decrease speed • when the electronic speed control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the set - button. • the speed denomination shown is dependant on the speed of english or metric: english speed (mph) • pressing the set - button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each sub...

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    Power windows • power windows can be operated with the ignition in the on/run position and for two minutes after the key has been removed before any door is opened. • the controls for the power windows are located on either side of the gear lever. • both windows have an auto down feature. Push the s...

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    Manual climate controls air recirculation • use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. • for window defogging, turn the recirculation off. • recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. • – air intake from outside • – internal air recirculation heated mirrors • the mi...

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    Automatic temperature controls (atc) automatic operation 1. Push the auto button. 2. Select the desired temperature by pushing the temperature control buttons. • the system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air recirculation • use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. • for window ...

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    Sport mode • in sport mode, the engine is more responsive to the accelerator pedal, and pro- vides more power by increasing turbo boost. • steering feedback is also improved, and steering effort is slightly higher. • sport mode driving is useful while driving on winding roads where more steering pre...

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    Power sunroof • the power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console. To open • press and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for approximately two seconds and the sunroof will stop at the vented position. Press the switch a second time and hold for approximately one second and releas...

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    Warning! • do not let children play with the sunroof, or leave children unattended in the vehicle, and do not leave the key in or near the vehicle (or in a location ac- cessible to children). Occupants, particularly unattended children, can be- come entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the...

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    Raising the power top auto close from the convertible top fully open position, push the top close button for approxi- mately one second for the three-quarter open/spoiler position. Push the top close button for approximately one second a second time for the one-quarter open posi- tion. Push and hold...

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    Power convertible top relearn procedure if your power convertible top does not operate in the auto opening/closing mode (automatically opening/closing to the one-quarter open and three-quarter open comfort stops), or if the remote keyless power top function is inoperable, or if the trunk lid does no...

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    Wind buffeting • wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffet- ing occurs with the windows down, adjust one or both windows up or down slightly. • if buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffe...

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    Your vehicle's sound system 1. Blue&me™ handsfree communication pg. 38 2. Steering wheel audio controls (right) pg. 38 3. Steering wheel audio controls (left) pg. 38 4. Audio system mute button electronics 34.

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    5. Uconnect® radio pg. 36 6. Cd eject button 7. Usb port (located inside glove compartment) pg. 43 8. Audio jack (located inside glove compartment) pg. 43 electronics 35.

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    Am/fm radio with cd player and siriusxm satellite radio seek up/down buttons • press the right or left arrows to seek through radio stations in am or fm bands or seek through tracks in a cd. • hold either button to bypass stations or cd tracks without stopping. Tune up/down buttons • press the up or...

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    Tuner • press the tuner button to select between am, fm, sat (siriusxm satellite ra- dio) modes. Info • press the info button to view song, artist, album, genre, playlist, folder informa- tion (if available) in cd, media player and siriusxm satellite radio (if so equipped). Also, the info button tog...

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    Steering wheel audio controls • the steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right switch • press the switch up or down to in- crease or decrease the volume. • press the button in the center to change modes am/fm/cd/sat. Left switch • press the switch up o...

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    Front steering wheel buttons 1 – mute/esc 3 – phone hang up 2 – phone/menu 4 – voice recognition (vr) • the operations of the front blue&me™ steering wheel buttons, located on the front left of the steering wheel, are as follows: button short press function (less than one second) long press func- ti...

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    Button short press function (less than one second) long press func- tion (more than one second) voice recogni- tion (vr) activate voice recognition interrupt voice announcement to provide a new voice command repeat the last utterance in a voice interaction phone hang up reject an incoming call and e...

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    • when prompted by the mobile phone, enter the pin number shown on the instru- ment panel display using your mobile phone keypad. If pairing is successful, the system will say “connecting” and at the end the display will show as confirmation message, the id of the paired mobile phone. • it is essent...

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    • if john smith has several phone numbers but the “location” (e.G.: the type of phone number like work, home, etc.) is missing, the system will display the se- lected contact and a list of related phone numbers on the instrument cluster dis- play. The hands-free phone system will ask if you would li...

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    Ipod®/usb/mp3 control • the usb port located within the glove compartment, allows you to plug an ipod® or usb device into the vehi- cle's sound system. • to hear audio from devices connected to this port press the media button on the radio faceplate. • when connected to this feature: • the ipod® or ...

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    Electronic vehicle information center (evic) • the evic features a driver interactive display that is located in the instru- ment cluster. Pressing the controls on the right side of the instrument cluster allows the driver to select vehicle in- formation and personal settings. For additional informa...

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    Trip button • the trip button is located on the end of the wiper lever to the right of the steering column. The trip button can be used to display and reset the fol- lowing functions: • range • distance travelled • average consumption • instant consumption • average speed • travel time • short press...

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    Power outlet • for added convenience there is a standard 12 volt (13 amp) power out- let located in the floor console. Note: • do not exceed the maximum power of 160 watts (13 amps) at 12 volts. If the 160 watt (13 amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the sys- tem will need to be repla...

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    Trailer towing • trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground manual transmission flat tow none transmission in neutral dolly tow front ok rear no on trailer all ok ...

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    24-hour roadside assistance • if your abarth requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service, lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the basic limited war- ranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342. See your warranty booklet for further details. • provide your name...

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    - electronic throttle control (etc) light • this light informs you of a problem with the electronic throttle control (etc) system. • if a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped; the light should turn off. • ...

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    Ttc (torque transfer control) • the ttc system uses the brakes to prevent unwanted wheelspin during corner- ing, to maximize acceleration and minimize understeering during aggressive driv- ing. This feature is active in all modes. While ttc is active, the “esc” lamp in the instrument cluster may fla...

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    Note: tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kpa) per 12° f (7° c) of air tem- perature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the winter. Example: if garage temperature is 68°f (20°c) and the out- side temperature is 32°f (0°c), then the cold t...

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    - malfunction indicator light (mil) • certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the mil after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive no...

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    If your engine overheats • in any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • on the highways — slow down. • in city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into neutral, but do not in- crease engine idle speed. Note: there are st...

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    Tirefit kit • your vehicle may be equipped with a tirefit kit. • small punctures up to 1/4” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with tirefit. Foreign objects (e.G., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tire- fit can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°f (-20°...

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    Using the power button • push and release the power button (4) once to turn on the tirefit kit. Push and release the power button (4) again to turn off the tirefit kit. Using the deflation button • press the deflation button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated. Tir...

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    (b) setting up to use tirefit: 1. Turn the mode select knob (5) to the sealant mode position. 2. Uncoil the sealant hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose. 3. Place the tirefit kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire. 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem a...

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    • if the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the sealant hose (6): 1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through the hose (typically takes 30 - 70 seconds). As the sealant flows through the sealant hose (6), the pressure gauge (3) can read as high as 70 psi (5 kpa). ...

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    If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 kpa) or higher: 1. Press the power button (4) to turn on tirefit and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire and loading information label on the driver-side door opening. 2. Disconnect the tirefit kit from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the v...

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    Warning! • do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the tirefit kit. • do not use tirefit or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances: • if the puncture in the tire tread is approx...

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    Jump-starting procedure • if your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please fol- low the procedures in this section ca...

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    Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: 1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine ground (-) of the ve- hicle with the discharged battery. 2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery....

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    Towing a disabled vehicle with ignition key manual transmission • vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in neutral. • vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated. • vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground). Note: if it is n...

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    • after the event occurs, when the system is active, the message "fuel cutoff see handbook" is displayed. • carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the engine. Note: in o...

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    Freeing a stuck vehicle • if your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between 1st gear and reverse. Us- ing minimal accelerator pedal pressu...

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    Event data recorder (edr) • this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems pe...

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    Opening the hood • pull the red release lever located be- low the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. • raise the hood and locate the safety latch in the middle of the hood opening. • move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time. • insert the support rod into the slo...

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    Engine compartment 1.4l turbo engine maintaining your vehicle 67.

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    Fluids and capacities component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities engine coolant 1.4l turbo we recommend you use mopar® antifreeze/engine coolant 10 year/ 150,000 mile formula oat (organic additive technology). 4.6 quarts (4.4 liters) engine oil with filter 1.4l turbo we recommend you use...

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    Maintenance schedule your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illumi- nate. Th...

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    Maintenance chart mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilometers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,0...

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    Warning! • you can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic. • failure to properly inspect and m...

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    Maintenance record odometer date signature, authorized service center 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 2 years 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 3 years 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 4 years 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 5 years 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 6 years 70,000 miles (112,000 km) or 7 years 80,000 miles ...

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    Fuses interior fuses • the interior fuse panel is part of the body control module (bcm) and is located on the driver's side under the instrument panel. Cavity vehicle fuse number mini fuse description 1 f12 7.5 amp brown right low beam 2 f32 5 amp tan front and rear ceiling lights trunk and door cou...

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    Underhood fuses • a second fuse panel is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the fuses, press the release tabs and remove the cover. • the id number of the electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover. Cavity...

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    Tire pressures • check the inflation pressure of each tire, at least monthly and inflate to the rec- ommended pressure for your vehicle. • the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “tire and loading information” label located on the driver’s side door opening. Note: refer to t...

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    Summer/three-season tires • this vehicle may be equipped with wheels and tires to enhance traction in both wet and dry conditions. • summer tires are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice. • use summer tires only in sets of four. Note: summer tires will not contain the “all season” designation...

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    Exterior bulbs interior bulbs bulb number overhead lamp c5w courtesy lamp w5w exterior bulbs bulb number front low and high beam headlamp hir2 front parking/daytime running lamps w21/5w front fog lamps h11 front side marker lamps w3w front turn signal lamps wy21w side direction lamps w5w rear turn s...

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    Fiat customer center p.O. Box 21–8004 auburn hills, mi 48321–8004 phone: 1–800–423–6343 fiat canada customer center p.O. Box 1621 windsor, ontario n9a 4h6 phone: 1–800–465–2001 (english) phone: 1–800–387–9983 (french) assistance for the hearing impaired • to assist customers who have hearing difficu...

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    Reporting safety defects in the united states • if you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. • if nhtsa receives...

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    Authentic accessories by mopar® • the following highlights just some of the many authentic fiat 500 abarth acces- sories by mopar® featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your fiat 500 abarth. • in choosing authentic accessories you gain far more than expressive style, pre- mium ...

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    Frequently asked questions getting started • how do i install my latch equipped child seat? Pg. 13 • how do i fold down my rear seat? Pg. 18 electronics • what sound system do i have? Pg. 34 • how do i set the presets on my radio? Pg. 37 • how do i connect my portable media player/ipod/mp3? Pg. 43 •...

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    Alarm (security alarm). . . . . . . . . . .10 automatic temperature control (atc). .27 automatic transmission fluid type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 belts, seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 blue&me™ hands-free communication . . . . . . . . . . . .38 brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Power outlet (auxiliary electrical outlet) . .46 programmable electronic features . . .44 rear seat, folding. . . . . . . . . . . . .18 reclining front seats . . . . . . . . . . .16 recreational towing. . . . . . . . . . . .47 remote keyless entry (rke) power convertible top function . . .8 replacem...

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    Notes 84.

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    The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident and personal injury. Chrysler group llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may...

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    This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new abarth and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your owner’s manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages...