Top 6 Useful FIAT 500 Abarth Hidden Features

After having spent some time with the car, I decided to make a video on top 6 useful Fiat 500 Abarth hidden features. Of course, if you've owned this car for many years, I'm sure you have found at least a few of these useful features. However, if you haven't, I really hope you find this video helpful and learn at least one or two features of your FIAT Abarth that you didn't know before. I show you how to lock the car from the inside, how the follow me home lights work, how to use a radio without key and more!

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[dennissamaniego]

Just in case someone didnt know, you can still lower or raise your windows after you turn off your car for a couple of minutes or until you open your door

[Orlandobori]

The door lock method was actually pretty cool !

[sleeplittle]

As someone that is currently sitting in the parking lot while my Mother in-law is in her doctor’s office the radio feature is my new best friend. Thanks for the video.

[erikcovington]

Cool video I don't know if you know this or not but if you tap it turn signal and don't fully turn it on it will go for 4 signals perfect for changing lanes

[translationmultigift]

Another hidden feature: when you turn the steering wheel, the front wheels turn in the same direction

[johnt]

There are buttons on the back side of the steering wheel (2015 Abarth) to control volume and radio station... Dunno if that's a hidden feature but I thought it was cool when I found it.

[TorrezMaidesil]

I like the follow me home one. I didn’t know about that cool thanks!

[karlam]

And, for Cabrio if you hold the unlock button on the key fob the convertible will open even without starting the car yet. :D .. Thanks for sharing these!

[cdf]

Hey learned something new...locating the lock button was driving me loco....Thanks!! 😇

[Malachi_Marx]

The rear windshield wiper turning on in reverse freaked me out when I had to back out of the car wash. One you missed is a secret "track mode." If you press AND HOLD the ESC Off button for 6 -10 seconds. (its supposed to be 10, but my car is 6) it turns off both the traction control AND the stability control. Simply pressing the button only turns off traction control. Pairing this with the Sport mode button can really Up the "oof" factor in the bends.

[ShihanTomCallahan]

daughter has a 2013 Abarth. We had no idea about these features thank you

[Videomac]

I knew all but the timing lights, great

[markdominguez]

Car will also let you know if you have a light out, Or if gas cap isn't closed all the way.

[mikep]

I set the driver's handle to open all doors (menu option). With the key in the ignition the doors can't be locked, but I now carry a key blank... after putting the key on the passenger seat and accidentally locking myself out of the car. (I'm in the habbit of using the driver's lever to lock the car so it doesn't beep at me. Not annoying until you upgrade the whimpy horn.) I assume someone removed the air pump from your car. Some Abarth owners do silly things to cut a couple pounds from the car's weight. There is an optional spare tire for the 500 which includes a spare, a cable lift, and tools to tuck a spare underneath the rear of the car. Since these cars gobble a set of tires every 25 to 30K miles, it's a good option.

[crunchyneighbor]

My 2017 500c Abarth doesn't have a spare, but it has the Mopar air compressor with the gel canister. The gel actually works surprisingly well after finding a nail in my tire (it brought my psi from 4 to 30 and it held well for a few days), and you can buy the can separately to replace it after it's used up. Also, the cabrio top can roll back with the key fob by holding the unlock button while outside of the vehicle.

[fiatabarthturismo]

When I got a used abarth I was looking for a better place to hide the locking wheel key. Didn't realise the hidden little compartment located to the left part of dash on right hand drive and to my surprise when I opened it found another locking wheel key set.

[hewasdeadwhenigotthere]

The manual is only like 15 pages lol great video! Ive owned a 2013 for years had no idea on the follow lights or the back up wiper starting in reverse. Or the radio working without the key. That info isnt in my manual

[royceburris]

yes i have a factory air compressor and it came with a plug kit

[lbbhlyl]

Helpful my Fiat 500 and probably most have a hidden compartment underneath the passenger seat the seat lifts up then you pull the seating area up and over towards the windscreen there is a storage box there I keep my locking nut for my wheels and also spare cds not many know about this spare storage .

[ashleyscanlan]

The spare tire is actually under mounted! Very tiny and full of surprises.