Fiat Abarth 2016 Owner's Manual

FIAT

2016

FIAT® 500c Pop Cabrio shown in Rosso, with Nero/Avorio seats.

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500

ALL FOR ONE. ONE FOR ALL.

500X

500L

500e

50 0 / 50 0c

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ABARTH

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500 ABARTH

It was born from the vision of Karl Abarth almost a century ago. Faithful to the “small but wicked” moniker prompted by the race-ready Karl Abarth

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vehicles of yesterday, the latest generation of the 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 union of highly engineered components and exclusive design elements makes for a track-worthy performance, on or off the course.

500 Abarth brings

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ABARTH

1.4L 16V MultiAir® Turbocharged Engine 160 Horsepower with 170 lb-ft of Torque Twin Intercoolers Torque Transfer Control C510 5-Speed Manual Transmission or AISIN High-Flow Air Intake System Race-Inspired High-Back Performance Bucket Seats 15-mm Lowered Performance Suspension Bi-Halogen Projector Headlamps 17-Inch Aluminum Wheels with Pirelli P Zero Nero Three-Season Performance Tires Specially Tuned Exhaust

FEATU RES

6-Speed Automatic Transmission

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TECHNOLOGY

New Uconnect® 5.0 with Touchscreen Display Hands-Free Communication System with Integrated Bluetooth

iPod

Connectivity BeatsAudio with SiriusXM Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) GPS Navigation System Full-color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Display on Instrument Cluster

Premium Sound System

and Voice Command1*

Satellite Radio

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INTERIOR

Tilt Steering Column Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Audio Controls Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Unique Race-Inspired Seating and Belt Harness Special Brake and Accelerator Pedals

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SAFETY & SECURITY

3-Mode Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Seven Air Bags All-Speed Traction Control Tire Pressure Monitoring System Electronic Brake Assist Hill Start Assist 4-Year/50,000-Mile Limited Warranty

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FIAT® 500 Abarth shown in Nero Puro with Rosso stripe.

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Avail able . *A note abou t this c atalogue : all di sclai mer s and di sclos ures can be fo und on i nsid e back cov er.

500 ABARTH

BEHOLD

True to its storied DNA, the 500 Abarth® boasts ex treme performance born from breakthrough thinking — thinking that began with Karl Abarth, a legendar y figure in the history of racing. His name is tied to more than 10,000 race victories, 10 world records and 133 international titles. His vision from over a half-century ago was to bring that level of high-performance driving to everyday driving. Through

the years, the powerful and relentless Abar th personality

has been reected in the formidable vehicles that bore his

name, prompting their roguish reputation. A short wheelbase and sport-tuned suspension work with a tight chassis,

giving the FIAT handling. It’s an exhilarating little car, eager to weave freely through the world. There’s nothing average here.

500 Abarth its wonderfully aggressive

THE SCORPION

FIAT®Abarth® shown in Nero (Black) and Abarth Cabrio shown in Bianco ( White).

Note: prof essional dr ive rs on a closed co urs e. Do no t att empt .

BRED TO REV

You can look to the available AISIN® 6-speed automatic transmission with specially tuned Sport mode to provide a gutsy alternative to manual, foot-clutch shifting. Delivering professional-level control, the aggressive, pedal-mapping automatic transmission increases throttle response to put out lightning-fast, fuel-cut upshifts and wicked acceleration exhaust notes. The rev-matching downshifts give maximum shifting power while taking corners, as the gear hold prevents unwanted upshifts in on-track conditions. Likewise, a fast-off gear holds the optimum gear when drivers quickly decelerate while brake-assist downshifts give drivers

Every par t of the FIAT

500 Abar th framework melds with the road and shrugs off resistance as it harnesses its turbo power. The aerodynamic styling

reects countless hours of wind tunnel sculpting and amplies the legendary lines.

The uniquely tuned MacPherson strut front suspension and low ride height enhance handling with minimal body roll. The lateral stiffness of cast-iron, front lower control arms delivers improved grip and steering precision.

the dynamic feeling and vehicle response of manual downshifting. This groundbreaking engineering is mated to the

track-tested 1.4L 16V MultiAir

Tur b o engine, providing 157 horsepower and 183 lb-ft of torque (or 160 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque from the 5-speed manual transmission) by pushing more than 20 pounds of turbo boost through

dual intercoolers and out the Abar th

tuned dual exhaust. With fuel economy

of up to 24 city/ 31 hwy mpg,

stepping on it never felt so automatically responsive and responsible.

The rear suspension’s twist-beam design is strengthened with coil-spring suppor ts for greater durability as the Abarth-

specic rear sway bar increases cornering

grip. The front fascia’s twin intercooler ducts deliver essential engine cooling

and power-inducing high-density airow,

while a concentric dual exhaust system delivers special Abarth-tuned sound and maximum power. Elongated front and rear fascias accentuate the road-holding stance as the large, liftgate-mounted spoiler adds downforce, while the motorsports-inspired splitter optimizes airow as it minimizes drag, for speed at its most effortless.

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*Based on 2015 EPA- est imat ed 24 mpg ci ty/ 31 mpg high way. Act ual mi leage may var y.

ABARTH

CABRIO

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FIAT® 500 Abarth® Cabrio shown in Celeste Blu with Nero stripe.

ALL THE HARD LESSONS OF BECOMING AN EXPERT DRIVER? HANDLED.

With a 160-horsepower beast like the FIAT® 50 0 Abarth,® discipline is key. The Torque Transfer Control (TTC) is a dynamic feature that keeps all that power in check by transferring power to the drive wheels

for improved at-the-limit handling. It operates with the Electronic Stability Control (ESC)4 system to transfer torque from a front wheel that slips to one that grips. When it comes to cornering, the Abar th-tuned TTC system kicks into action automatically, distributing engine torque between the front wheels to minimize understeer or oversteer and to maximize traction.

AUTOMATICALLY TRACK-READY

This is a performance-designed cockpit that makes room for all the perks that make a driving cabin worth riding in. A three-spoke leather-wrapped steering

wheel with a race-style attened bottom

further reminds that this is a vehicle with racing DNA. A classic center panel and emboldened air outlets round out the driver-centric design of Abarth.

“ GO FASTER THAN

YESTERDAY”

KARL ABARTH

The engine’s lightweight forged-steel connecting rods have been designed with a unique cross section for strength

and durability while a high-ow fresh-air

intake system with air box maximizes power with low induction noise. In turn, a turbocharger converts exhaust heat

for optimized fuel efciency.

POWER ON DEMAND Hidden from view behind

the unique Rosso Abarth® engine cover churns the

1.4L 16V MultiAir® Turbo engine that dispatches up to

160 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. It’s aggressively

backed by a 5-speed manual transmission or the 6-speed

AISIN® automatic transmission.

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FIAT® 5 0 0 ABARTH® SNAPSHOTS

Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel with a race-

style attened bottom intended for track and street.

Bi-halogen projector headlamps provide more controlled illumination for increased visibility.

The turbo boost gauge features an integrated LED gear shift indicator that helps to facilitate gear changes.

High-back bucket seats incorporate a racing harness

pass-through and rm side bolsters.

Available BeatsAudioTM Premium Sound System plays

studio-quality music just the way the artist intended.

The 6-speed A ISIN® automatic transmission with Abarthtuned Sport mode gives a track-style performance.

Abarth

its innovative, three-position performance cloth top

Cabrio boasts the latest top-down technology —

Torque Transfer Control (TTC) keeps power in check by transferring power for improved at-the-limit handling.

invites the outside in.

THUMP The available BeatsAudio Premium Sound 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 amplier with BeatsAudio Digital Sound

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Processing (DSP) algorithm.

AIRY ABARTH The FIAT® 500 Abarth Cabrio features

an innovative retractable top, available in two colors:

Nero or Grigio. Its performance dual-layer, power-operated cloth top offers three preset positions, as well as a full cycle of stopping points — with the ability to fully open while traveling up to 60 mph. So now you can get the wind in your

hair while on the y.

GRIGIO CABRIO TOPNERO CABRIO TOP

FIAT® 500 ABARTH COLORS/MATERIALS

BIANCO PERLA

Rosso stripe and mirror cap Nero stripe and mirror cap Grigio stripe and mirror cap

NEW – GR IGI O CEN RE

Bianco stripe and mirror cap Rosso stripe and mirror cap Nero stripe and mirror cap

NEW – R HINO

Bianco stripe and mirror cap Rosso stripe and mirror cap Nero stripe and mirror cap

ROSSO

Bianco stripe and mirror cap Nero stripe and mirror cap Grigio stripe and mirror cap

NEW – GI ALLO M ODEN A PER LA

Bianco stripe and mirror cap Nero stripe and mirror cap

NEW – CE LEST E BLU

Bianco stripe and mirror cap Nero stripe and mirror cap

NERO PURO

Bianco stripe and mirror cap Rosso stripe and mirror cap Grigio stripe and mirror cap

COMMAND CENTER Brand new for 2016, the Uconnect® 5.0 Touchscreen Radio gives added dimension to the overall performance of Abar th.® It features AM/FM, Integrated Bluetooth® and Voice

NERO CLOT H

Standard

ROSSO/NERO LEATHER-FACED

Optional

Command,1 plus a versatile media hub with USB and auxiliary ports. Uconnect 5.0 keeps you informed while

your hands stay rmly in place on the race-worthy

Abarth steering wheel.

NERO LEATHER-FACED

Optional

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500 / 500c

Thanks to the lively history of the FIAT® vehicle that bears these numerals, 500 is now synonymous with iconic design, self-expression and fun. Efciency 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 sacrice. It’s looking forward

to pleasing features and intelligent details, every trip. All so we can look back and, at the same time, look forward to adding to the 500 story.

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500 features

1.4L 16V MultiAir® Engine 40 MPG Highway / 31 MPG City 5-Speed Manual Transmission or 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Power Sunroof Heated Mirrors

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Technolog y

New Uconnect® 5.0 with Touchscreen Display Hands-Free Communication System with Integrated Bluetooth

iPod

Connectivity BeatsAudio with SiriusXM Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) GPS Navigation System Full-color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Display on Instrument Cluster

Premium Sound System

and Voice Command1

Satellite Radio

3†

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Interior

Tilt Steering Column Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Audio Controls Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) 50/50 Split Rear Seating Driver and Passenger Seat Memory

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Safety & Security

Seven Air Bags Reactive Front Head Restraints Sentry Key® Engine Immobilizer All-Speed Traction Control System Tire Pressure Monitoring System Bi-Halogen Projector Headlamps 4-Year/50,000-Mile Limited Warranty

FIAT® 500 Lounge with available Retro Package shown in Verde Chiaro.

*Base d on 2015 EPA-e sti mate d 31 city/4 0 high way mpg . Actual mil eage may var y. †Available.

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500 / 500c

WHAT

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MEANS

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 denition of happy.

FIAT® 500 Sport shown in Latte Menta.

POP

EASY

SPORT

TURBO

LOUNGE

1957

TH E F I AT® 500 POP HAS STANDOUT LOOKS that are elevated by technical talents that turn

driving into high art. It’s not just a car. It’s a movement.

ALL-NEW FOR 2016, the FIAT 500 Easy offers extra amenities that make any commute a breeze. It’s how to kick back and go forth.

DRIVING HAS AN MVP. Spectators are drawn to FIAT 500 Sport , but its talents can only be appreciated with full participation.

FIAT® 500c Lounge Cabrio shown in Bianco, with Nero soft top. 500 Cabrio is available in Pop, Easy and Lounge models only.

ADDING MORE HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE, Turbo promises to appease true FIAT 500 enthusiasts as well as create its very own following.

SOPHISTICATES, THIS IS YOUR COMFORT ZONE. The FIAT 500 Lounge harkens back to a time

when extra effor t was paid to attire, furnishings and manners.

INCORPOR ATING THE RETRO STYLE of the original 1957 Nuovo 500, this special edition will capture

a whole new generation of trendsetters.

POWER-TRAINED

Thanks to the efciency of its award-

winning 1.4L 16V MultiAir® engine, the

FIAT® 500 allows both you 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 is exclusive FIAT technology,

a decade in the making, utilizing electro-

hydraulic valves for more dynamic and

direct control of air and combustion.

Power is improved while torque goes

up 15 percent and fuel efciency has

a 10 percent advantage over that

of conventional naturally aspirated

engines. Emissions, in turn, are cut

an impressive 10 percent, as well.

The MultiAir engine boasts 101 horse-

power at 6,500 rpm and 98 lb-ft of

torque at 4,000 rpm.

Pair the MultiAir with the

sporty 5-speed manual

transmission and you’ll

keep your inner control-

freak happy. Shift with

precision, accelerate

with authority and brake

quickly with your responsive

5-speed manual transmission. Of course

you can choose the available 6-speed

automatic transmission and experience

the same thrills with a more hands-off

approach. So how does all that tech-

speak translate to real life? Thank s to

some targeted powertrain innovations,

you can count on getting up to 31 mpg*

zipping around town and 40 mpg*

flying down the highway.

Of course, if you want to take it up

another notch, the FIAT 500 Turbo

makes quite an impression with its

1.4L 16V MultiAir Turbo engine.

It produces 135 horsepower, heart-

stopping bursts of acceleration and

a lot of raised eyebrows — which is

exactly what you want, right? Along

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with up to 27 city / 34 highway mpg

its single turbocharger, twin inter-

coolers 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. The

Turbo 5-speed manual and the available

6-speed automatic transmissions are

both appropriately heavy-duty

to match the impressive power

output of the Turbo engine. This

is how you harness the beast.

NIMBLE AND QUICK

MultiAir® engine technology paired with optimized manual or automatic transmissions gives each FIAT® 500 model its own brand of exhilaration.

THE 1.4L 16V MULTIAIR ENGINE

IS EXCLUSIVE FIAT TECHNOLOGY.

*Based o n 2015 EPA-es timated 31 cit y /40 hi ghway m pg. †Base d on 2015 EPA-e sti mate d 27 city /34 highw ay mpg. Actua l mile age may v ary.

IT’S A BREEZE

BEIGE TOP BORDEAUX TOP NERO TOP

This is the vehicle the open road was invented for: the

FIAT® 500 Cabrio features an innovative three-position

power-folding retractable soft top that lets you feel the

wind in your hair on a whim’s notice — even at speeds

up to 60 mph. Its preset positions offer a range

of stopping points from slightly open to fully dropped.

This dual-layer cloth top is available in a choice of three

colors,* improving views from both inside and out.

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500c

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FIAT® 500c Lounge shown in Verde Chiaro.

*So ft to p color choices depe nd on paint select ion.

ALL-AROUND GOOD FEELING

CABRIO

While the FIAT® 500 Cabrio makes the most of the great

outdoors by providing spectacular vistas, it also focuses

inward to include driver and passenger amenities that

make any trip special. The luxury of a leather-wrapped

steering wheel and available leather-trimmed seating

catches eyes and rays during top-down moments.

Italian style, state-of-the-ar t technology and an available

BeatsAudio

happy, enter tained and feeling secure. Clearly, this

convertible doesn’t just rely on good views alone.

Premium Sound System keep occupants

INVITING BOTH PASSENGERS AND THE SUN IN Cabrio features fteen fashionfor ward exterior colors with color-coordinated interior nishes, including the body-colored

instrument panel. All are synonymous with iconic design, self-expression and fun.

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WITH AN INNOVATIVE ROOF DESIGN that allows the roof to open on the y, this 50 0c means sweeping views and unexpected freedom

on even the most routine drives. Who knew that the vehicle that gets you there could deliver a whole new perspective as well?

500c Lounge with available Marrone leather seat trim.

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