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IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(green)
The warning light turns on
when the front fog lights are turned on.
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LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
downwards or, together with the right in-
dicator, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.
F
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left indica-
tor, when the hazard warning light button
is pressed.
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ENGAGEMENT OF
SPORT FUNCTION
The word lights (up in the mul-
tifunction “SPORT” and reconfigurable
multifunction display “S”) when the con-
trol button is pressed and the sports set-
ting is turned on. If the button is pressed
again the word SPORT goes out.
SPORT
MAIN BEAMS
(blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are turned on.
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LIMITED RANGE
(versions with reconfigurable
multifunctional display)
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage to warn the driver that the cruising
range is less than 50 km.
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
This indication starts flashing when the
outside temperature reaches or falls be-
low 3°C to warn the driver of the possi-
ble presence of ice on the road.
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage.
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage when the car exceeds the set speed
limit (see “Reconfigurable Multifunction
Display” in section “Your car”).BRAKE PAD WEAR
(amber)
The warning light on the dial
turns on (and the message ap-
pears on the display) if the front brake pads
are worn; in this case have them changed
as soon as possible.
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SEAT BELTS
NOT FASTENED (red)
The warning light on the display
will light up when the car is mov-
ing and the driver’s seat belt is not correctly
fastened. The warning light will go on, and
a steady beep will be emitted for the first
6 seconds when front seatbelts are not
properly fastened and the vehicle is run-
ning; for the next 96 seconds the warning
light will continue blinking and the beep will
become intermittent. The buzzer of the
S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) system may on-
ly be switched off by a Abarth Dealership.
The system can be reactivated from the
set-up menu. The display will show the ded-
icated message.
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CORRECT USE
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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Service coupons shall be performed every 30,000 km
Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure
if required
Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check the operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,
adjust the sprayers
Check the position and wear of the windscreen and
rear window wiper blades
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear and
operation of pad wear signalling
visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Check tension and if necessary adjust the accessory
drive belts
Visually inspect the accessory drive belt conditions
Replace accessory drive belts
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke30 60 90 120 150 180
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TECHNICAL
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CORRECT USE
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
Thousands of kilometres
Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear
Replace the air filter cartridge
Top up fluids (engine coolant,
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)
Check the conditions of the distribution control toothed belt
Replace the distribution control toothed belt (*)
Replace the spark plugs (❍)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Check the mechanical gearbox oil level
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change the pollen filter (or anyway every year)
Check emissions at the exhaust
(*) Regardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates,
driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years
If the car is mainly used for driving in the city, and in any case with an annual mileage of below 10,000 km, change
engine oil and filter every 12 months.
(❍) In order to ensure correct efficiency and avoid damaging the engine, it is necessary to:
- exclusively use certified spark plugs specific for the 1.4 TB BZ Abarth engines. All candles to be fitted must be
of the same type and same manufacturer (see recommendations reported in the “Engine” paragraph);
- strictly respect the candles’ Scheduled Maintenance Plan;
- it is recommended to apply to Abarth Dealership.
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INDEX
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
DEMANDING
USE OF THE CAR
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving or in case of
a long term inactivity;
❒in cities;
perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Service
Schedule:
❒check front/rear disc brake pad con-
dition and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒inspect the battery charge and fluid
level (electrolyte) (refer to the para-
graph “Battery - Inspection of the bat-
tery charge and of the electrolyte lev-
el” in this chapter);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and if necessary replace the
pollen filter; in particular it shall be re-
placed if a decrease in the air flow in-
to the passenger comportment is de-
tected;
❒check air cleaner and replace, if re-
quired.
REGULAR
INSPECTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒operation of lights (headlights, direc-
tion indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window
wiper blades;
Every 3,000 km check the following and
top-up, if required: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL
Seleniaproducts, designed and produced
specifically for Abarth cars (see table “Ca-
pacities” in section “Technical specifica-
tions”).
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YOUR CAR
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
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CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
– request for extra remote
controls .......................................... 7
– battery replacement .................... 7
Rear fog lights ...................................... 38
– activation ........................................ 38
– bulb replacement .......................... 113
Rear head restraints............................ 24
Rear screen washer ........................... 36
– activation ........................................ 36
– fluid level ........................................ 130
Rear screen wiper .............................. 36
– activation ........................................ 36
– brushes ........................................... 136
– sprayers .......................................... 137
Rear seats ............................................. 24
Rear view mirrors .............................. 26
– exterior .......................................... 26
– interior ........................................... 26
Refuelling the car ................................ 61
Removal of parcel shelf ..................... 49
Rev counter ......................................... 11
Reversing light ..................................... 113
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 51
– trailer hitch ready ......................... 51
Rubber hoses ....................................... 135
Safety ................................................... 63
Saving on fuel ....................................... 82
SBR (system) ........................................ 64
Seat adjustment ................................... 23
Seat belts............................................... 64
– warnings ......................................... 65– use of .............................................. 64
– load limiters ................................... 65
– maintenance .................................. 67
– seatbelt tensioners ....................... 65
Seatbelt tensioners ............................. 65
Seats ...................................................... 23
Sidelights ............................................... 34
– rear bulb replacement ................. 113
Snow chains ......................................... 85
Spark plugs............................................ 145
Speedometer (tachometer)............... 11
Sport functions activation ................. 37
Starting the engine ........................80-96
– jump starting with battery .......... 96
– bump starting ............................... 97
– ignition switch .............................. 8
– how to warm up the engine
that has just started ..................... 81
– engine turn off ...............................81
Starting the engine and driving ........ 79
Steering ................................................. 147
Steering column lock ......................... 8
Steering wheel adjustment ............... 25
Storing the car ....................................85
Sun roof ................................................ 41
– emergency action ......................... 43
Sun visors ............................................. 39
Suspension ........................................... 147
Symbols ................................................. 4
Tachometer (speedometer) ........... 11
TCC System ....................................... 56
Main beam headlights ....................... 34
– activation ........................................ 34
– flashing the headlights .................. 34
– bulb replacement .......................... 112
Manual climate control system ........29
Motor oil
– technical specifications ................ 155
– consumption .................................. 129
– checking fluid levels ...................... 129
MSR (system) ....................................... 56
Multifunctional and reconfigurable
multifunctional display...................... 12
– Display ............................................ 12
Number plate light ............................ 114
Oddment compartment .................. 39
Paint ..................................................... 138
Parking .................................................. 81
Particulate Filter (DPF) ...................... 132
Performance ........................................ 152
Plates...................................................... 142
– identification code ........................ 142
– bodywork paint ............................ 143
Power supply ....................................... 146
Power windows .................................. 45
Protecting the environment ............. 62
Radio .................................................... 59
Radio and cell phone transmitters .. 60
Radio frequency remote control .... 159
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