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Fiat 500 Abarth User Manual

Manual is about: 2013

Summary of 500 Abarth

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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 theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ...

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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 increase the risk of serious personal...

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    Driver cockpit controls at a glance 4.

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    A. Turn signal/lights lever pg. 17 b. Boost gauge/shift up indicator c. Instrument cluster pg. 6 d. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) display e. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) controls pg. 39 f. Wiper/washer lever pg. 19 g. Connection for navigation unit h. Audio system pg. ...

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    Instrument cluster 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 indicator light (mil) - power steering system warning ligh...

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    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) activation/malfunction indicator ...

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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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    Power door locks • the vehicles power door locks are activated by moving the inside door handles. Note: the vehicle’s door must be closed to initiate this feature. • push or pull the door handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate when the doors are closed. Seat belt • be sure everyone in your ...

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    Supplemental restraint system (srs) - air bags • this vehicle has advanced front air bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The advanced front air bags will not deploy in every type of collision. • advanced front air bags are designed to...

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    Child restraints • children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. • every state in the united states and every canadian province requires ...

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    Installing the child restraint using the vehicle seat belts • to install a child restraint, first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint. • slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. • pull on the webbing ...

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    Front seats manual seat adjustment forward/rearward • lift up on the adjusting handle, 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...

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    Warning! • adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden move- ment of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked. • actuating the recliner...

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    Tilt steering column • the tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. • push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. • with one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired. • pull upward on the lever to lock the column fi...

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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 briefly to indicate a lane change and automatically turn off. Headlights/parking lights • the ignition switch must be in the on/run position for the headli...

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    Flash to pass • pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released. 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, pul...

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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 sec- ond detent for low wiper operation and to the third detent for high wiper operation. Mist • move the lever upward and release when a single wi...

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    Speed control • the speed control switches are located 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 off....

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    Warning! • leaving the electronic speed control system on when not in use is danger- ous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the electronic speed control system off when you are not using it. • elect...

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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. • recirculation is allowed in floor and defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five minutes. • – air intake fro...

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    Automatic temperature controls (atc) automatic operation • push the auto button. • 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 de...

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    Sport mode • in sport mode, the engine is more responsive to the throttle pedal, and provides 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 precisio...

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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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    Power convertible top operation • the power top buttons will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the on/run or acc position and when in the power accessory delay. • the power top buttons are located on the overhead console. Lowering • press the top open button once for the partially open p...

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    Note: do not interrupt the power convertible top relearn procedure. Wind stop • the wind stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. The wind stop will not interfere with power top operation. Therefore, it can remain installed when the top is up. Caution! Failure to follow these cautions may ...

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    Your vehicle's sound system electronics 28.

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    Electronics 29.

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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. Seek through tracks in cd. • hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Tune up/down buttons • press the up or down arrows to m...

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    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 toggles rds information in fm mode. Menu • press the menu button and one of the following options wi...

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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 increase or decrease the volume. • press the button in the center to change modes am/fm/cd/sat. Left switch • press the switch up or ...

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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 1 second) long press function (...

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    Button short press function (less than 1 second) long press function (more than 1 second) mute/esc cancel voice recognition cancel a voice announce- ment interrupt message reading exit blue&me™ main menu exit the sub-menu and return to the previous menu option exit current menu option without storin...

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    Steering wheel audio controls • the right hand control on the rear of the steering wheel is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. Press the switch up for volume +. Press the switch down for volume –. The button in the center is the src button used to change audio sources (e.G. Am, fm...

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    • at first pairing, blue&me™ will say “welcome” immediately after connecting. This message will no longer be heard when your phone automatically connects to the blue&me™ system on future ignition cycles. • blue&me™ will ask if you would like to copy your paired phone phonebook to blue&me™. It is rec...

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    Media player • with the blue&me™ media player you can play, via the car sound system, the digital audio files stored on a usb device by simply connecting it to the usb port located in the glove box of the car. • the media player menu enables the following: – display tracks stored on your usb stick/i...

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    Ipod®/usb/mp3 control • the usb port located within the glove box, allows you to plug an ipod® or usb device into the vehicle's sound system. • to hear audio from devices connected to this port from a non-touch-screen radio, press the media button on the radio faceplate. • when connected to this fea...

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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 information and personal settings. For additional informati...

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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 following 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 outlet 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 system will need to be replaced....

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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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    • as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and c...

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    Caution! The tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type,...

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    - oil pressure warning light • this light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on. • we recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have...

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    Warning! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant b...

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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 follow the procedures in this section care...

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    3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. • if frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, you should ha...

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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. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure...

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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 assists in understanding how a vehicle’s systems perfor...

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    Opening the hood • pull the red release lever located below 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 slot ...

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    Engine compartment 1.4l turbo engine maintaining your vehicle 61.

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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 mechanic. • failure to properly inspect and mai...

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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 drivers 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 recommended 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 the...

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    Note: summer tires will not contain the “all season” designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the sidewall of the tire. Warning! Do not use summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You could lose control, resulting in severe injury or death. Wheel and wheel trim care • all wheels and wheel trim, espe...

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    Fiat customer center p.O. Box 21–8004 auburn hills, mi 48321–8004 phone: 1-888-242-6342 assistance for the hearing impaired • to assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special tdd (telecommunication devices for the deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any h...

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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 accessories 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 pr...

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    Alarm (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . .8 arming theft system (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 automatic temperature control (atc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 automatic transmission fluid type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 belts, seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 blue&me™ ...

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    Placard, tire and loading information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 power outlet (auxiliary electrical outlet) . . .41 programmable electronic features . . .39 rear seat, folding. . . . . . . . . . . . .14 reclining front seats . . . . . . . . . . .13 recreational towing. . . . . . . . . . . .42 r...

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    Frequently asked questions getting started • how do i install my latch equipped child seat? Pg. 11 • how do i fold down my rear seat? Pg. 14 electronics • what sound system do i have? Pg. 28 • how do i set the clock on my radio? Pg. 31 • how do i set the presets on my radio? Pg. 31 • how do i connec...

  • Page 79: Important:

    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...

  • Page 80: User

    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...