11
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
YOUR CAR
The main panel has a projection above it
to prevent glare.
SPEEDOMETER
(SPEED INDICATOR)
fig. 11
The indicator Ashows car speed
(speedometer).
REV. COUNTER fig. 11
The indicator Bshows the engine revs.
fig. 11
B
A
CD
EF
F0S011Ab
DIGITAL FUEL LEVEL
INDICATOR fig. 11
The digital indicator C shows the amount
of fuel in the tank.
The reserve warning light E
Kturns on
to indicate that approximately 5 litres of
fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the tank nearly empty:
lack of fuel supply could damage the catal-
yser.ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 11
The digital indicator Dshows the tem-
perature of the engine coolant and begins
to operate when the coolant temperature
exceeds approx. 50°C.
The first segment is always on to show the
correct operation of the system.
F
uwarning light may light up (together
with a message shown on the display) to
indicate that the coolant temperature is
too high; in this case, stop the engine and
contact the Abarth Dealership.
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INDEX
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 88
LOW BRAKE FLUID............................................................ 88
HANDBRAKE ON................................................................ 88
AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 88
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED........... 89
HOT ENGINE COOLANT................................................ 89
LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 90
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE......................................................... 90
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE........................................................ 90
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.......................................... 90
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE ............................................................ 91
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING.................................... 91
ENGINE EOBD / INJECTION
CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 91
FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 92
FIAT CODE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE.................................................................. 92
REAR FOG LIGHTS.............................................................. 92
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ................................. 93
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE.................. 93
FUEL CUT-OFF INERTIAL SWITCH
INTERVENTION................................................................... 93
EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE .......................................... 93ESP SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 93
HILL HOLDER FAILURE .................................................... 93
SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS..................................... 93
FOLLOW ME HOME........................................................... 93
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ........................................................ 94
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR........................ 94
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR.................... 94
SPORT FUNCTION ACTIVATION................................. 94
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 94
POSSIBLE ICE ON THE ROAD.........................................94
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................................................. 94
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 94
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................ 94
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED.......................................... 94
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G G G G
H H H H
T T T T
S S S S
A A A A
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D D D D
M M M M
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S S S S
S S S S
A A A A
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INDEX
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
Go to a Abarth Dealership as
soon as possible if warning
light
Udoes not light up
when the key is turned to
MAR or if, while travelling, the warn-
ing light comes on either steady or
blinking (along with a message on the
display). The operation of warning light
Umay be checked by the traffic po-
lice using specific devices. Follow the
laws in force in the country where you
are driving.
K
FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when about 5
litres of fuel are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will blink
to indicate a system failure. Go to a Abarth
Dealership to have the system checked.
CAR PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE -
FIAT CODE (amber)
If with the ignition key at MAR, the warn-
ing light stays on, this indicates a possible
failure (see “Fiat Code system” in section
“Your car”).
IMPORTANT Warning lights
Uand Ywill come on at the same time to indicate
a Fiat CODE system failure.
If with the engine running the warning light
Yflashes, this means that the car is not
protected by the engine inhibitor device
(see “Fiat Code system” in section “Your
car”).
Contact Abarth Dealership to have all the
key stored.
Y
REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The warning light comes on
when the rear fog lights are turned on.
4
GENERIC FAILURE
INDICATION
(amber)
The warning light turns on in the follow-
ing circumstances.
Engine oil pressure
sensor failure
The warning light turns on when failure
is detected in parking sensors. Go to a
Abarth Dealership to have the fault fixed
as soon as possible.
è
If the light flashes, release the accelerator
pedal to lower the speed of the engine un-
til the warning light stops flashing; contin-
ue the journey at moderate speed, trying
to avoid driving conditions that may cause
further flashing and contact Abarth Deal-
ership as soon as possible.
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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
SC 35
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FUEL CAPACITIES (litres)
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Tank capacity 35
Reserve5
The car should only be refuelled with unleaded petrol with an octane rating (RON) of at least 95 (Specification EN 228)
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ENGINE OIL CHANGE1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Engine sump 2.75
Engine sump and filter 2.90
COLD INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm.
Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
Tyres Medium load * Full load
Front rear Front Rear
195/45 R16 84 V XL 2.3 2.1 2.6 2.4
205/40 R17 84 W XL 2.3 2.1 2.6 2.4
* At speeds above 160 km/h, use the inflation pressures for the maximum load conditions.
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