Fiat Abarth 2019 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

2019

FIAT®500 ABARTH

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated nondrinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle.

FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................7

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................13

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . .........................................73

SAFETY .........................................................................99

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 2 3 4 5

STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................161

INCASEOFEMERGENCY ...........................................................197

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................223

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................279

MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................291

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................313

INDEX..........................................................................319

6 7 8 9 10

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 INTRODUCTION .........................4

䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................5

䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............5

▫ Essential Information ......................5

▫ Symbols ...............................5

䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....5

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and customer oriented documents. In the attached Warranty Booklet, you will find a description of the services that FCA offers to its customers, the Warranty Certificate and the details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of these publications carefully before driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting (if equipped). Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience.

This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated in the text. Therefore, you should only consider the information which is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Owner’s Information, that may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information, contact an authorized dealer.

NOTE: After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and remain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that an authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Essential Information

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects.

INTRODUCTION 5

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

Symbols

Some vehicle components have colored labels whose symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this component. Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information on the symbols used in your vehicle.

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS

䡵 FRONT VIEW ............................8

䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................10

䡵 REAR VIEW .............................9

䡵 INTERIOR .............................11

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FRONT VIEW

Front View

1 — Exterior Mirrors 3 — Hood / Engine Compartment 2 — Windshield 4 — Headlights

REAR VIEW

1 — Rear Lights 2 — Rear Windshield Wiper 3 — Liftgate

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 9

Rear View

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel

1 — Air Vents 4 — Uconnect System 2 — Uconnect Phone Controls 5 — Climate Controls 3 — Instrument Cluster

INTERIOR

Interior

1 — Steering Wheel 3 — Seats 2 — Glove Compartment 4 — Gear Selector

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 KEYS .................................16

▫ Key With Remote Control..................16

䡵 IGNITION SWITCH .......................19

▫ Mechanical Ignition Switch .................19

▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................21

䡵 SENTRY KEY ...........................21

▫ Key Programming ......................21

▫ Replacement Keys .......................22

▫ General Information .....................22

䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............22

▫ To Arm The System .....................22

▫ To Disarm The System ....................23

▫ Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) —

If Equipped............................23

䡵 DOORS ...............................24

▫ Manual Lock ...........................24

▫ Power Door Locks ......................26

䡵 SEATS ................................26

▫ Manual Adjustment Front Seats..............27

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............30

▫ Manual Folding Rear Seat..................31

䡵 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................32

▫ Front Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ........32

▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................33

䡵 STEERING WHEEL .......................34

▫ Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped ..........34

䡵 MIRRORS ..............................34

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ..................34

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▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....35

䡵 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................40

▫ Power Mirrors .........................36

▫ Folding Mirrors .........................36

▫ Spotter Mirror — If Equipped ...............37

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............37

䡵 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................37

▫ Multifunction Lever ......................37

▫ Headlights ............................38

▫ Daytime Running Lights ..................38

▫ High Beams ...........................38

▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................38

▫ Parking Lights .........................39

▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ...........39

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................39

▫ Turn Signals ...........................40

▫ Lane Change Assist ......................40

▫ Interior Light Timing (Center Position) ........41

▫ Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position) ......41

▫ Cargo Area Lights .......................41

䡵 WIPERS AND WASHERS ...................41

▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation ...........42

▫ Rear Windshield Wiper ...................43

䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................44

▫ Manual Climate Control Overview ...........45

▫ Automatic Temperature Control Overview .....49

▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ........54

▫ Operating Tips .........................55

䡵 WINDOWS .............................57

▫ Power Window Controls ..................57

▫ Auto-Down............................58

▫ Wind Buffeting .........................58

䡵 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........59

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▫ Wind Stop.............................64

▫ To Open ..............................59

▫ To Close ..............................60

▫ Wind Buffeting .........................60

▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped .................60

▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................61

▫ Emergency Operation.....................61

䡵 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED . . .61

▫ Lowering The Power Top ..................62

▫ Raising The Power Top ...................62

▫ Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure ......63

䡵 HOOD ................................64

▫ Opening .............................64

▫ Closing ...............................66

䡵 LIFTGATE .............................66

▫ Opening .............................66

䡵 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ...................67

▫ Storage ..............................67

▫ Cupholders ...........................68

▫ Sun Visors.............................69

▫ Electrical Power Outlets ..................69

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KEYS Key With Remote Control

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob contains an integrated key. To use the mechanical key, simply push the mechanical key release button.

NOTE: The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer.

To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver ’s door or twice, within five seconds, to unlock all doors, and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.

To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

Locking Doors With A Key

Integrated Key

1 — Mechanical Key Release

Button

2 — Unlock Button 4 — Liftgate Button

3 — Lock Button

1. Insert the key with either side up.

2. Turn the key to the right to lock the door.

3. Turn the key to the left to unlock the door.

Opening Power Top Remote Function

The remote keyless power top function can only be used with the engine off.

Key Fob Unlock/Power Top Open Button Location

NOTE: The remote keyless power top function can be used

to open the power top to the spoiler position.

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Opening Power Top Remote Function:

OPEN — Push and hold the unlock button down on the key fob for a minimum of three seconds to initiate Power Top Open. The roof will stop opening whenever the unlock button on the key fob is released, or when it reaches the spoiler position.

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 convertible top can injure a person or animal.

• Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near the convertible top components, the upper windshield area, the shelf area behind the rear seats, or the convertible top stowage area while raising or lowering the convertible top. When using the power top button on the key fob, if

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potential danger exists while lowering the top, release the button immediately to interrupt the operation.

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Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Control

Key Fob Components

1 — Mechanical Key 2 — Mechanical Key Release Button 3 — Battery 4 — Battery Case 5—Screw

To replace the battery, proceed as follows:

1. Push mechanical release button to open the mechanical key.

2. Turn the screw to unlock using a small screwdriver.

3. Take out the battery case and replace the battery making sure that polarities are correct.

4. Refit the battery case inside the key and lock it turning the screw to lock.

NOTE: Used batteries should be properly disposed of as specified by law, see an authorized dealer for assistance needed.

Programming Additional Key Fobs

Programming the key fob may be performed by an authorized dealer.

NOTE:

Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot

be repurposed and reprogrammed to another vehicle.

Request For Additional Remote Controls

The system can recognize up to eight remote controls. Should a new remote control be necessary, go to an authorized dealer, taking an ID document and the car ownership documents.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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IGNITION SWITCH Mechanical Ignition Switch

The ignition switch can be turned to three different positions:

• STOP: engine off, key can be removed. Some electrical devices (e.g. sound system, central door locking system, etc.) can operate.

NOTE: The transmission must be shifted into PARK before the key is turned to the STOP position. Then, the key can be removed.

• AVV: engine start-up.

• MAR:

driving position. All electrical devices are enabled.

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If the key is turned to the STOP position before shifting into park, the key will have to be moved to the driving (MAR) position and back to STOP. Then, the key can be removed.

Ignition Switch

1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK) 2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) 3 — AVV (START)

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic transmission into PARK or the manual transmission into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parking brake, then turn the engine OFF, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

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If the vehicle security light is on after the key is turned to the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics.

CAUTION!

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition and the ignition switch position is in the OFF/LOCK position, a signal sounds to remove the key.

SENTRY KEY

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the vehicle. The system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.

The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle.

NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.

• Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compatible with some aftermarket remote starting systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of security protection.

All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Key Programming

Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer.

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Replacement Keys

NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. When having the Sen-

try Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unauthorized operation. While the vehicle security alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and liftgate release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the vehicle security alarm will provide the following audible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the vehicle security light on the instrument panel will flash.

To Arm The System

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle.

2. Lock the door using either the Central Lock/Unlock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry key fob and close all doors.

3. The horn will sound and the vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will switch on for approximately three seconds. This shows that the vehicle security alarm is about to arm. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the vehicle security alarm will automatically disarm. After

approximately three seconds, the vehicle security light will flash. This shows that the vehicle security alarm is fully armed.

The activation of the vehicle security alarm is followed by a self-diagnosis stage. If a fault is detected during the self-diagnosis stage, the horn will sound a second time.

If the horn sounds a second time, check that all doors, hood and liftgate are closed correctly, then rearm the system.

If the vehicle security alarm sounds the horn a second time even when all doors, hood and liftgate are correctly closed, a fault has occurred in the operation of the system. Contact an authorized dealer.

To Disarm The System

Push unlock on the key fob, or insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the ON/ RUN position.

NOTE: The vehicle security alarm will not disarm when the metal insert of the key is used on a single door lock cylinder.

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The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the vehicle security alarm will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the key fob, once the vehicle security alarm is armed, when you pull the door handle to exit, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, push the unlock button on the key fob to disarm the vehicle security alarm.

Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) — If Equipped

This safety device prevents the operation of the interior door handles and the door locking/unlocking button.

It prevents the opening of the doors from inside the passenger compartment, serving as an obstacle to break-in attempts (e.g. broken window).

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We recommend that you activate the Safe Lock device each time you park your car.

The direction indicators flash three times and the LED above the button flashes to indicate that the Safe Lock device has been activated. If one or more of the doors are not closed correctly, the Safe Lock device will not activate, preventing a person from getting stuck inside the passenger compartment by entering the car through, and then closing, the open door.

Deactivating The Safe Lock Device

The Safe Lock device deactivates automatically:

1. By pushing the unlock button on the key fob.

2. By turning the ignition key to the MAR position.

Safe Lock Device Location

Activating The Safe Lock Device

The Safe Lock device is enabled on all the doors by quickly double-pushing the lock button on the key fob.

DOORS Manual Lock

To lock each door from the inside, push the inside door handle toward the door until the red lock indicator is visible. To unlock the doors from the inside, pull the inside door handle to the first detent or until the lock symbol is no longer visible.

If the lock symbol is visible when the door is shut, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key fob is not inside the vehicle before closing the door.

Manual Lock/Unlock Switch

NOTE: The manual lock knob unlocks each individual

door separately.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless EnterN-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

WARNING!

• When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.

(Continued)

An unlocked car is an invitation. Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

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Power Door Locks

A power door lock switch is incorporated into the driver door handle. Push or pull the handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. If the driver’s door handle is pushed, a red lock indicator will show on the driver ’s door handle (indicating locked). When the door is closed, the door will lock.

NOTE: To prevent the key from being locked in the vehicle, the doors will automatically unlock if the driver’s door handle is pushed when the key is in the ignition.

Power Door Lock Handle

Auto Door Locks

When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).

NOTE: Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accordance with local laws.

Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

SEATS

Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle.

WARNING!

• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

Manual Adjustment Front Seats

Forward/Rearward Adjustment

The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near the floor.

Adjusting Bar

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While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once the desired position is reached. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat

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belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.

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Seat Height Adjustment

The driver’s seat height 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.

Height Adjuster

Recline Adjustment

The recline adjustment lever is located on the inboard side of the seat. To recline the seatback, lift up the recline lever, lean back until the desired position has been reached, and release the lever.

Recline Lever

WARNING!

Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death.

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