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FIAT 500 ABARTH

Chrysler Group LLC

OWNER’S MANUAL

2013

2013 FIAT 500 ABARTH

13FX24-126-AB Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.

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 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 drink-

ing, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking 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 fea-

tures 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.

Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in

design and specifications, and/or make additions to or

improvements to its products without imposing any obliga-

tion upon itself to install them on products previously manu-

factured.

FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing &

Corporate Communication SpA, used under license by

Chrysler Group LLC.

Copyright © 2012 Chrysler Group LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1INTRODUCTION .............................................................3

2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................9

3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .............................81

4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................135

5STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................213

6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................271

7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................299

8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................347

9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................353

10 INDEX ....................................................................363

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

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

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

䡵WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............7

䡵VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........7

䡵VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....8

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be as-

sured that it represents precision workmanship, distinc-

tive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are

traditional to our vehicles.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-

tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint

you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.

It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various

customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to

read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-

tions and recommendations in this manual will help

assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that

FIAT Group Automobiles offers to its customers:

•the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for

maintaining its validity

•the range of additional services available to FIAT

Group Automobiles customers

NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it

should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-

ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized

studio knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained techni-

cians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfaction.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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.

Consult the following table for a description of the

symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout

this Owner’s Manual:

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6 INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper-

ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily

injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures

that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not

read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important

information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the

left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through

the windshield. This number also appears engraved on

the right front door sill under the sill scuff plate, on an

adhesive label applied to the right door opening on the

B-Pillar, on the vehicle registration and title.

Vehicle Identification Number

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NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

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.

Stamped VIN Location

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