2009 Abarth 500 open bonnet

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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
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INDEX
YOUR CAR
BONNET
To open fig. 52-53-54
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever Ain the direction of the ar-
row;
❒move to the right the lever Bas shown
in figure;
❒lift the bonnet and at the same time re-
lease the support rod Cfrom its lock-
ing device D, then insert the end of the
rod in the seat Eof the engine hood
(bigger hole) and push to safety posi-
tion (smaller hole), as shown in figure. Rear seat repositioning
Raise the seat backrests and push them
back until hearing the locking click of both
retainers.
Position seat belt buckles upwards and set
the cushion in the normal position of use.
IMPORTANT When returning the back-
rest to the position of use, make sure it
is correctly fastened and you hear the lock
click.
Make sure the backrest is properly se-
cured at both sides to prevent it moving
forward in the event of sharp braking caus-
ing injuries to passengers.
REMOVING THE REAR
PARCEL SHELF
To remove the rear shelf, release it from
its two side pins and pull it out.
fig. 52
A
F0S052Ab
If the supporting rod is not
positioned correctly the bon-
net may fall violently. Perform these
operations when the car is stationary
only.
WARNING
fig. 53F0S053Ab
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Before lifting the bonnet, en-
sure that the wiper arm is
not lifted from the windscreen.
WARNING
fig. 54
C
D
E
F0S054Ab
To close fig. 54
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and
with the other remove rod Cfrom seat
Eand fit it back into its catch D;
❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres from the engine compart-
ment and let it drop. Make sure that the
bonnet is completely closed and not on-
ly fastened by the safety catch by trying
to open it. If it is not perfectly closed,
open the bonnet and repeat the proce-
dure. Do not simply press it.
The bonnet must always be
perfectly closed while trav-
elling for safety reasons. Make sure
that the bonnet is perfectly closed
and that the lock is engaged. If you
discover that the bonnet is not per-
fectly closed while travelling, stop im-
mediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
WARNING
With hot engine, operate
with caution inside the en-
gine compartment to avoid burns.
Keep your hands away from the fan:
it may turn on even with key removed
from the switch. Wait for engine cool-
ing.
WARNING
Pay attention to scarves, ties
and other loose fitting gar-
ments. If they accidentally touch
moving parts, they may get dragged
with serious risks for those who wear
them.
WARNING
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❒spraying of plastic parts, with a protec-
tive function, in the more exposed
points: underdoor, inner fender parts,
edges, etc.
❒use of “open” boxed sections to pre-
vent condensation and pockets of mois-
ture from triggering rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original el-
ement of the structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, re-
fer to Warranty Booklet.
ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aes-
thetic purpose, but also protects the un-
derlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches immedi-
ately to prevent the formation of rust. On-
ly use genuine spare paint products for
touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint identifi-
cation plate” in the “Technical Specifica-
tions” section).Normal maintenance of paintwork consists
in washing the car: the frequency depends
on the conditions and environment where
the car is used. For example, it is advisable
to wash the car more often in areas with
a high environmental pollution or on roads
sprinkled with salt.
To correctly wash the car:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to pre-
vent damage to it if the car is washed in
an automatic system;
❒if high pressure water jets are used to
wash the car, make sure they are at
least 40 cm away from the bodywork
to avoid causing damage. It should be
remembered that a build up of water
could cause damage, in the long term,
to the car;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet
of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing with the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a jet
of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the parts less in sight particularly care-
fully, such as the door frames and the
headlight frames, where water may stag-
nate more easily. It is a good idea to leave
the car in the open for a while after wash-
ing it to give time for the water to evap-
orate.Do not wash the car after it has been
parked in the sun or when the engine is
bonnet is hot: this could take the shine off
the paint.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of triggering rust
processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly ag-
gressive.
Detergents cause water pollu-
tion. The car should be washed
in areas equipped for collect-
ing and purifying the liquid
used in the washing process.
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CORRECT USE
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CAR
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SPECIFICATIONS
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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