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1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
1035
390
830
640
1425
800
400
60
WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Unladen weight (with all liquids,
fuel tank filled to
90% and without optional equipment):
Carrying capacity (*) including the driver:
Maximum admitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot and/or on the roof so that they comply
with these limits.
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CAPACITIES
Fuel tank: litresincluding a reserve of: litres
Engine cooling system:
litres
Engine sump: litres
Engine sump and filter: litres
Gearbox/differential casing:
litres
Hydraulic brake circuit:
kg
Windscreen and rear
window washer fluid tank: litres
(❑) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and deminer-
alised water.
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
35
5
5.15
2.75
2.90
1.65
0.55
2.5Prescribed fuels and
Original lubricants
Unleaded petrol, at least 95
R.O.N. (Specification EN 228)
Mixture of 50% distilled water
and PARAFLU UP
(❑)
SELENIA ABARTH 10W50
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
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Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Recommended Applicationsfor correct car operation fluids and lubricants
Lubricants and greases
for movement
transmission
Brake fluid
Protective agent
for radiators
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
(*) IMPORTANT Don’t use fluids having different specifications for topping up or mixing.
(❑) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and deminer-
alised water.
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints
on differential side
Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
Cooling circuits
proportions of use:
50% demineralised
water 50%
PARAFLU UP
(❑)
To be used diluted
or undiluted in wind-
screen/rear window
washer/wiper
systems
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA ALL STARContractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 325Contractual Technical
Reference N° F301.D03
TUTELA TOP 4Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
PARAFLU UP (*)Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
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Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02
Synthetic lubricant, grade SAE 75W- 85 Exceeds the
API GL4 PLUS, FIAT 9.55550 specifications
Molybdenum bisulphide grease, resistant to high
temperatures. Consistency NL.GI. 1-2
Poly-urea synthetic-based grease suitable for
high temperatures. Consistency N.L.G.I.2.
Synthetic fluid FMVSS n° 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925
SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956- 01
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on inhibit-
ed monoethylen glycol with organic formula based on
O.A.T.
That passes CUNA NO 956-16, ASTM D 3306
specifications
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NO
956-II
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INDEX
Boot light .............................................. 46
– bulb replacement .......................... 115
Boot ........................................................46
– opening ........................................... 46
– closing ............................................. 47
– extension ........................................ 48
Brake fluid level ................................... 131
Brakes..................................................... 147
– specifications ................................. 147
– brake fluid level ............................. 131
Capacities ............................................ 154
Car maintenance and care ................123
– scheduled servicing ...................... 127
– service schedule ........................... 124
– scheduled maintenance plan ...... 125
– heavy-duty use of the car ........... 127
Carrying children in safety ................ 67
Ceiling light .......................................... 36
– activation ........................................ 36
– bulb replacement .......................... 114
Ceiling light .......................................... 36
– front ................................................ 36
– boot compartment ....................... 46
Central storage compartment ......... 40
Chassis marking ................................ 143
Checking fluid levels ........................... 128Child seats
(compliance for use) .................. 70-72
Cigar lighter ......................................... 39
Climatic comfort ................................ 27
– ventilation ...................................... 27
Clutch ................................................... 146
CO
2emissions .................................... 158
Code card ............................................ 5
Consumptions ..................................... 157
– fuel ................................................... 157
– motor oil ........................................ 139
Controls ............................................... 37
Cup holders ......................................... 40
Current outlet ..................................... 41
Dashboard .......................................... 3
Daytime lights....................................... 34
– activation......................................... 34
– bulb replacement........................... 113
Dimensions .......................................... 151
Dipped beam headlights .................... 34
– activation ........................................ 34
– bulb replacement .......................... 112
Direction indicators ........................... 34
– activation ........................................ 34
– front bulb replacement ............... 111
– side bulb replacement ................. 112
ABS System ........................................ 53
Accessories purchased by
the owner .......................................... 60
Air filter ................................................ 132
Air recycle ..................................28-29-31
Air vents ............................................... 27
Airbag .................................................... 73
– driver's front airbag....................... 74
– front airbag passenger side .......... 74
– driver's knee-level airbag............. 75
– Side bag-Window bag ............75-76
ASR ......................................................... 56
Automatic climate control system 31
Battery.................................................. 132
– jump starting with battery .......... 96
– useful advice .................................. 133
– inspecting the charge ................ 132
– battery charger ............................. 121
– replacement ................................... 132
Bodywork.............................................. 137
– version codes ................................144
– warranty ......................................... 138
– maintenance .................................. 138
– protection ...................................... 137
Bonnet .................................................. 49
Boot extension .................................... 48
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N N N N
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E E E E
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Front seats ........................................... 23
– cleaning ........................................... 140
Fuel cap ................................................. 61
Fuel cut-off system ............................. 38
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 61
Fuel level gauge ................................... 11
Fuel .........................................................154
– tank capacity .................................. 154
– fuel consumption .......................... 157
– fuel level gauge .............................. 11
– refuelling ......................................... 154
– fuel cut-off system ....................... 38
Functions menu ................................... 14
Fuse positions ...................................... 117
Fuse replacement ............................... 116
Glove compartment ......................... 40
Handbrake .......................................... 81
Hatchback emergency opening ........ 47
Hatchback opening.............................. 46
Hatchback/Boot door ........................ 46
Hazard lights ........................................ 37
Headlights ............................................. 51
– beam aim control ........................ 52
– beam orientation ......................... 51
– orientation of fog lights ............... 52
– beam orientation abroad ............ 52
Heated rear window ................28-29-31
Heating/ventilation system ............... 28
Heating/ventilation system................. 28Hill Holder system ............................. 55
Hill Holder system ............................. 55
Identification data .............................. 142
Ignition switch .................................... 8
In an emergency .................................. 95
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ................................................ 60
Instrument panel ................................. 9
Instruments .......................................... 9
Intelligent washing .............................. 35
Interior fittings .................................... 39
Interiors ................................................ 139
Isofix child seat ................................. 71
Isofix child seat .................................. 71
Isofix child seat ready ........................ 71
Jacking the car .................................... 121
Key with remote control ................ 5
– request for extra remote
controls .......................................... 7
– battery replacement .................... 7
– remote control cover
replacement ................................7
Key without remote control .......... 5
Levels ................................................... 128
Lighting (replacing a light bulb) ........107
– general indications ........................ 108
– types of lights ................................ 109
Load limiters ........................................ 65
Locking/unlocking from inside ......... 44 – rear bulb replacement ................. 113
Door lock device locking/unlocking
from outside ..................................... 43
Doors .................................................... 43
Dualdrive
(electric power steering system) .. 58
Dualdrive electric power
steering system ................................. 58
Engine compartment (washing) ...... 139
Engine Cooling Circuit ...................... 11
Engine cooling system fluid level ..... 130
Engine oil level. .................................... 129
Engine..................................................... 145
– identification code ........................ 144
– specifications ................................. 145
– branding .......................................... 143
EOBD (system) .............................54-57
ESP system ....................................... 54
External lights ...................................... 34
Fiat CODE system ........................... 4
Fix & Go (quick repair kit) .............. 98
Fixed glass roof ................................... 41
Flashing the headlights ....................... 34
Fluid gauge
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 155
Fog lights .............................................. 37
– activation ..................................37-38
– bulb replacement .......................... 113
Follow me home device .................... 35
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Technical data ..................................... 141
Third brake light ................................. 114
Top speeds ........................................... 152
Towing the car .................................... 122
Transmission ..................................82-146
– use of manual gearbox ................ 82
– technical specifications ................ 146
Trip computer ..................................... 21
Tyre pressure ..................................... 150
Tyres ..................................................... 148
– standard .......................................... 150
– snow tyres ................................84-150
– reading the rims correctly .......... 148
– maintenance .................................. 134
– inflation pressure ........................ 150
Unlocking the door .......................... 43
Use of manual gearbox ..................... 82
Ventilation .......................................... 28
Warning lights and messages ......... 87
Weights ................................................ 153
Wheel ................................................... 148
– spare wheel ................................... 148
Wheel base .......................................... 148
Wheel rims .......................................... 148
– reading the rims correctly .......... 149
Window cleaning ................................ 137
– activation ........................................ 35
– menu esc......................................... 13
– setup menu .................................... 13 Windows (cleaning) ........................... 139
Windscreen and rear screen wipers 136
Windscreen washer ........................... 35
– activation ........................................ 35
– fluid level ........................................ 130
Windscreen wiper............................... 35
– activation ........................................ 35
– brushes ........................................... 136
– sprayer ............................................ 137
Windscreen/rear screen
washing fluid level............................. 130
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