Fiat Abarth 2015 Owner's Manual
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WHAT FIAT® 500 MEANS.
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It’s all about a minimalist Italian design philosophy that manages to pack
more personality per square inch than anything else on the road — while
allowing plenty of room for our driver’s personality with its wide range of
capability and personalization options. After delivering decades of agile
performances, urban-friendly dexterity and intelligent details, 500 is no
longer just a number. It’s the denition of happy.
FIAT® 500 Sport shown in Rosso.
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has long been more than just a number. FIAT® 500 is
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F IAT® 500
synonymous with iconic design, self-expression and fun.
Efficiency is its middle name — with deft use of a red pencil, designers managed
to include everything you want while delivering just what you need. It’s a minimalist
philosophy that has everything to do with freedom and mobility, and nothing to do
with sacrifice. It’s looking forward to pleasing features and intelligent details, every
trip. All so we can continue to look back and add to the 500 story.
POP This 500 draws
parallels to its art-era
namesake. With its
technical and aesthetic
talents, it turns driving
into a high art.
SPORT Driving has a
new MVP. Spectators
are drawn to Sport,
but its talents can only
be appreciated with
full participation.
LOUNGE It harkens
back to a time when
extra effort was paid to
attire, environs and
manners. Sophisticates,
this is your comfort zone.
TURBO Adding more
horsepower and torque,
Turbo promises to
appease the enthusiasts
and create a whole new
generation of devotees.
CABRIO This is the
vehicle that turns any drive
into an adventure on the
open road. Its innovative
three-position roof can be
opened at speeds of up
to 60 mph.
1957 EDITION Incorporating
the unconventional style
of the original 1957 Nuovo
500, this special edition
will capture the attention
of current trendsetters.
FIAT® 500 1957 Edition shown in Celeste Blu.
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Thanks to the efficiency
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of its award-winning 1.4L
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16V MultiAir
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FIAT
500 allows both you
engine, the
and your money to go a
little further. It’s one more example of how 500
becomes more than just transportation — with all
its possibilities, drivers are positively transported.
THE 1.4L 16V MULTIAIR ENGINE This exclusive
FIAT technology, a decade in the making, utilizes
electrohydraulic valves for more dynamic and direct
control of air and combustion. Power is improved
up to 10 percent, torque goes up 15 percent and
fuel efficiency has a 10 percent advantage over
conventional naturally aspirated engines. Emissions,
in turn, are cut an impressive 10 percent. The MultiAir
engine boasts 101 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and
98 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm.
So how does all that tech-speak translate to real life?
Thanks to some targeted powertrain innovations,
you can count on 31 mpg* zipping around town and
40 mpg* flying down the highway.
Standard coverage for FIAT 500 includes: Basic Limited Warranty —
4 Years/50,000 Miles, Anti-Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty
(outer panel) — 5 Years/100,000 Miles, Roadside Assistance
(services include the following) — 4 Years/Unlimited Miles: Flat Tire Service, Out of Gas/Fuel
Delivery (maximum 2 gallons), Battery Jump Assistance, Lockout Service and Towing Assistance.
Visit your FIAT Studio for additional details, eligibility and restrictions.
No-Cost Basic Maintenance Care includes 3 Years/36,000 Miles with up to 3 free
oil changes and tire rotations, effective on rst owner vehicles with in-service
date of January 3, 2014 – January 2, 2015. Excludes FIAT 500e. Visit your FIAT Studio for additional
details, eligibility and restrictions.
*Based on 2014 EPA-estimated 31 mpg city/40 mpg highway. Your mileage may vary.
FIAT® 500 Sport shown in Rosso.
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FIAT® 500 Cabrio Lounge shown in Verde Chiaro.
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FIAT® 500 Turbo produces 135 horsepower, heart-stopping bursts
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of acceleration and a lot of raised eyebrows. Exactly what you want.
Adding the turbo to 500 has created a whole new generation of enthusiasts — and
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a few others who are slightly jealous. After all, the FIAT
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impression with its 1.4L 16V MultiAir
Turbo engine along with its more aggressive
stance, sport-tuned suspension and sleek interior. Its single turbocharger, twin intercoolers
and sport-tuned exhaust deliver 34 percent more power and 53 percent more torque
(150 lb-ft) compared to the naturally aspirated FIAT 500 1.4L MultiAir engine.
500 Turbo makes quite an
New for 2015, the six-speed heavy-duty
Automatic transmission will be offered as an
option on FIAT
whole new group of drivers to the amplified
performance of its 1.4-liter MultiAir
engine. Another Turbo update includes
a 7-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display
in its instrument panel, making those
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500 Turbo, introducing a
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Turbo
jaw-dropping driving stats more
prominent to drivers.
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Sport-inspired bucket seats, available in a variety
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of cloth and leather trims, welcome you before
each and every drive. Available extra perks like
heated driver and front-passenger seats keep
you comfy for the long haul.
Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint
with eco:Drive.
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Download the app and plug
in your collected driving data from a USB drive.
Then eco:Drive will analyze your driving habits
and suggest ways to improve your fuel
economy. Learn more at fiatusa.com
While every 500 harkens back to its iconic
design roots, the special “1957 Edition”
for 2015 pays homage to the introduction
of the “Nuova Cinquecento,” which made
its debut 57 years earlier. The retro edition
wheels feature a wide chromed lip,
body-color accent and large center cap
with historic “FIAT
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” emblem. Available
in classic Bianco (White), Verde Chiaro
(Light Green) and Celeste (Celestial Blue).
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Standard on all FIAT
500 models,
the Sport mode makes for a more
responsive performance overall,
with even more precise steering
and sharpened shift points.
All it takes is a push of a button.
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We tapped this famed sound company to
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help fill the FIAT® 500 cabin with an acoustic
experience that’s second to none. This legendary partnership created what is
essentially a rolling BeatsAudioTM product — the first one of its kind in its
segment. The available BeatsAudio System maximizes every square inch with
studio-quality sound from six premium speakers: two 1-inch tweeters in the
A-pillars, two 6.5-inch woofers located in the doors and two 3.5-inch speakers
in the rear quarter. An 8-inch Dual-Voice Coil (DVC) subwoofer is mounted
in the trunk, along with an 8-channel, 368-watt amplifier with the BeatsAudio
Digital Sound Processing (DSP) algorithm. A FIAT 500 custom configuration
like this means you get a vehicle sound experience that lets you feel every
low and detect every high — the way the artist intended.
A brand new
take on speed
reading
NEW TFT For 2015, a 7-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT)
display will sit front and center in the instrument cluster of
500 Sport, Lounge, Turbo and Lounge Cabrio. Your speed
(along with an image of your FIAT 500) will be prominently
displayed in high definition. Secondary information like gas
mileage, range and distance traveled will also be shown in
smaller graphics surrounding the center information.
(Available on Pop)
BLUE&ME
to make calls, play music and drive without ever taking their hands off the steering
wheel. Drivers can use steering wheel-mounted controls, voice commands or a
combination of both. Communicating is important. Listening to music is important.
Not driving with your knees — much, much more important.
*A note about this brochure: all disclaimers and disclosures can be found on the inside back cover.
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HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION1* This standard feature enables drivers
The FIAT® Portable Speaker lets you
take your tunes with you long after
you put your vehicle in Park. 1.5 hours
of charging gets you 4 hours of quality
playback. Aluminum shell features FIAT
logo. Connects with your phone or tablet.
TOMTOM
helps keep FIAT 500 drivers from getting lost, while voice activation commands keep them safe.
Working off of satellite technology, the TomTom Navigation System
and really knows its way around. Having TomTom is like having a local guide you directly to your
destination. After all, it’s not just about watching where you’re going, it’s about knowing where
you’re going and where you’ve been.
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The available TomTom Navigation System2 is a hands-free, portable system that
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speaks several languages
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IF THERE IS ONE THING THAT FIAT® IS BIG ON, IT’S SAFETY AND SECURITY.
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WE PLACE A HUGE EMPHASIS ON DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGIES THAT CREATE
THAT FEELING OF SECURITY THAT MAKES GETTING BEHIND THE WHEEL AS
COMFORTABLE FOR OUR DRIVERS AS THE SEATS THEY SIT IN. LIKE: SEVEN AIR BAGS,
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRLs), ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),
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ANTILOCK DISC BRAKES, CHILD SEAT ANCHOR SYSTEM (LATCH), TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS), CRUMPLE ZONES — THE LIST OF STANDARD AND
AVAILABLE SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES GOES ON AND ON.
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SEVEN AIR BAGS3 The FIAT 500 comes with a sophisticated system of seven
air bags3 to help protect passengers in the event of a collision. In the front seating
positions, this includes advanced, multistage front air bags,3 front-seat side air
bags3 for added thorax and pelvic protection, and a driver’s knee blocker air bag.3
In addition, two side-curtain air bags3 help provide head protection in side
impacts for both front and rear passengers.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)4 When you drive you should,
of course, always pay attention. When you drive a FIAT 500, the car also pays
attention. ESC4 is designed to assist drivers in maintaining control of their vehicles
during extreme steering maneuvers. ESC4 senses when a vehicle is starting to
spin or plow and attempts to correct the vehicle’s course by automatically controlling
the throttle and applying the brakes at individual wheels.
PARKSENSE
is available on some FIAT® 500 models and standard on
the 500 Cabrio. The sensors use ultrasonic waves when in
Reverse to alert you when you’re about to run into trouble
in the form of, say, a curb, a trash can or another car.
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REAR PARK ASSIST5 This invaluable helper
REVERSE-ACTIVATED REAR WIPER Standard on the
FIAT 500, the rear wiper automatically turns on whenever
the front windshield wipers are running and the car is
shifted into Reverse. This helps enhance visibility when
you’re backing up.
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GRIGIO CLOTH
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Standard on
500 and 500 Cabrio Pop
NERO
LEATHER-FACED
Optional on
500, 500 Cabrio Lounge,
500 Sport and 500 Turbo
ROSSOBIANCO
LASER BLUBIANCO PERLA
ERDE AZZURRO
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LUCE BLUGIALLO MODERNA PERLAESPRESSO
RAME
MARRONE CLOTH
Standard on
500 and 500 Cabrio Pop
ROSSO CLOTH
Standard on
500 and 500 Cabrio Pop
MARRONE
LEATHER-FACED
Optional on
500 and 500 Cabrio Lounge
ROSSO
LEATHER-FACED
Optional on
500, 500 Cabrio Lounge,
500 Sport and 500 Turbo
NERO TOP
Available on 500c
BEIGE TOP
Available on 500c
15-INCH WHEEL COVER
Standard on 50 0 and 500 Cabrio Pop
16-INCH POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEEL
WITH MINERAL GRAY POCKETS
Standard on 50 0 Spor t
15-INCH OVAL FIVE-SPOKE TECH
SILVER PAINTED ALUMINUM WHEEL
Available on 500 and 500 Cabr io Pop
15-INCH NINE SPLIT-SPOKE TECH
SILVER PAINTED ALUMINUM WHEEL
Standard on 50 0 Lounge
AVORIO CLOTH
Optional on 500 Sport
NERO PUROROSSO BRILLANTE
VERDE OLIVA
NERO CLOTH
Optional on 500 Sport
VERDE CHIARO BILLET ARGENTOGRANITO LUCENTE
AVORIO/NERO
Optional on
500 Cabrio Lounge
NERO/GRIGIO
Optional on 500 Sport
and 500 Turbo
BORDEAUX TOP
Available on 500c
16-INCH POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEEL
WITH GLOSS BLACK POCKETS
Standard on 500 Turbo
16-INCH FIVE-SPOKE
POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEEL
Available on 500 Spor t
15-INCH SEVEN-SPOKE TECH
SILVER PAINTED ALUMINUM WHEEL
Standard on 50 0 Cabrio Lounge
16-INCH FIVE-SPOKE ALUMINUM
PAINTED HYPER BLACK WHEEL
Available on 500 Turbo
15-INCH PREMIUM SATIN
CARBON PAINTED ALUMINUM WHEEL
Available on 500 and 500 Cabr io Lounge
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New Ph oto
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Long before
is car will be the Cabrio
ABARTH®
“Abarth”
was synonymous with “fast” came
the man, Karl Abarth, a legendary
gure in the history of racing. His
powerful and relentless personality
is reected in every facet of these
formidable vehicles that bear his
name. Abarth had a vision to bring
the high-performance driving
found on European racetracks to
everyday driving. As shown in
history books and, now, on our
highways: mission accomplished.
BE HOLD THE SCORPION THIS IS THE F I AT® 500 ABARTH
What happens when you add the thrill of the latest top-down
technology to a car with a racing history that rivals the most
legendary of marques? Abarth® Cabrio. Its innovative, threeposition cloth top invites the outside in, while keeping the
interior remarkably quiet. It can be opened to the spoiler while
going up to 60 mph — so you can let your hair fly on the fly.
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RACETRACK DNA
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It produced more than 10,000 race victories,
10 world records and 133 international titles.
Success has been a consistent cornerstone
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behind the acclaimed Abarth
This is the story of The Scorpion.
It was born from the vision of Karl Abarth over half a century ago.
It served as the foundation upon which a well-crafted empire
of nely tuned performance was built. Faithful to the “small but
wicked” moniker prompted by the race-ready Karl Abarth vehicles
of yesterday, the latest generation of the FIAT® 500 Abarth brings
its own brand of outstanding performance, purposeful and
aggressive styling, and technological advancement. Understated
is not an option when form meets the high-velocity performance
functions of the FIAT 500 Abarth. This is a union of highly
engineered components and exclusive design elements that make
for a track-worthy performance, on or off the course.
marque.
“ G o FASTER THAN
YESTERDAY”
KARL ABARTH
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