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Autoclose
(Automatic door lock operation
with car running)
When activated (On), this function locks
automatically the doors when the car
speed exceeds 20 km/h.
This function is available on all versions
and may only be switched off by means
of the multifunctional display or reconfig-
urable multifunctional display.
Proceed as follows to switch this function
on or off:
- briefly press button MENU ESCto dis-
play a submenu;
– briefly press button MENU ESC: (On)
or (Off) will flash on the display (accord-
ing to previous setting);
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESCto go
back to the menu screen or press the but-
ton for long to go back to the standard
screen without storing settings;
– hold MENU ESCpressed to go back to
the standard screen or main menu accord-
ing to the points of the menu where you are
at.Unit of measure (Set units)
This function may be used to set the unit
for measure in three submenus: “Dis-
tances”, “Consumption” and “Tempera-
ture”.
Proceed as follows to set the required
unit:
– briefly press button MENU ESCto dis-
play the three sub-menus;
– press button +or –to browse the three
submenus;
– select the required submenu and then
press briefly button MENU ESC;
– when accessing the “Distance” submenu:
briefly press MENU ESC: either “km” or
“mi” will appear on the display (accord-
ing to the previous setting);
– press button +or –for setting;
– when accessing the “Consumption” sub-
menu: briefly press MENU ESC: either
“km/l ”, “l/100km” or “mpg” will appear
on the display (according to the previous
setting).
If the distance unit set is “km” the fuel con-
sumption unit will be displayed in km/l or
l/100km.If the distance unit set is “mi” the fuel con-
sumption unit will be displayed in “mpg”:
– press button +or –for setting;
– when accessing the “Temperature” sub-
menu: briefly press MENU ESC: either
“°C” or “°F” will appear on the display ac-
cording to the previous setting;
– press button +or –for setting;
When you have made the required set-
tings, briefly press button MENU ESCto
go back to the menu screen or press the
button for long to go back to the standard
screen without storing settings.
– hold MENU ESCpressed to go back
to the standard screen or main menu ac-
cording to the points of the menu where
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“Trip B”, available on multifunction display
only, shall be used to display the figures
relating to:
– Trip distance B
– Average consumption B
– Average speed B
– Travel time B (driving time).
Note“Trip B” function can be excluded
(see paragraph “Trip B On/Off”). “Range”
and “Instant consumption” cannot be re-
set.Average consumption
This value shows the average consump-
tion from the start of the new mission.
Instant consumption
This value shows instant fuel consumption
(this value is updated second by second).
If parking the car with engine on,
the display will show “----”.
Average speed
This value shows the car average speed as
a function of the overall time elapsed since
the start of the new mission.
Travel time
This value shows the time elapsed since
the start of the new mission.
IMPORTANT Lacking information, Trip
computer values are displayed with “----”.
When normal operating condition is re-
set, calculation of different units will
restart regularly. Values displayed before
the failure will not be reset. Values displayed
Range
This value shows the distance in km (or
mi) that the car can still cover before
needing fuel, assuming that driving condi-
tions are kept unvaried. The display will
show “----” in the following cases:
– value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– car left parked with engine running for
long.
IMPORTANT The variation of the auton-
omy value can be influenced by different
factors: driving style (see what is described
in paragraph “Driving style” in the chap-
ter “Start-up and driving”), type of route
(highways, urban, mountain, etc…), use
conditions of the car (load transported,
tire pressure, etc…). What was described
previously must be taken in consideration
when planning a trip.
Trip distance
This value shows the distance covered
from the start of the new mission.

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RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of your
car down and lower the amount of toxic
emissions released into the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
ly at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:
if the pressure is too low, consumption
levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the car
(especially when driving in town) and its
trim greatly affects consumption and sta-
bility.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof as soon as they are no longer
used. These accessories lower air pene-
tration and adversely affect consumption
levels. When needing to carry particular-
ly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
which greatly affects the engine leading to
higher consumption (on average up to
+20%). When the temperature outside
the car permits it, use the air vents where
possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.

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DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at
a standstill or at idle or high speed: under
these conditions the engine warms up
much more slowly, increasing electrical
consumption and emissions. It is therefore
advisable to move off immediately, slow-
ly, avoiding high speeds. This way the en-
gine will warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when waiting at traffic
lights or before switching off the engine.
This and also double declutching is ab-
solutely pointless on modern cars and al-
so increase consumption and pollution.CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts do
not allow the engine to reach optimum op-
erating temperature. This results in a sig-
nificant increase in consumption levels
(from +15 to +30% on the urban cycle)
and emission of harmful substances.
Traffic and road conditions
Rather high consumption levels are tied to
situations with heavy traffic, for example
in queues with frequent use of the lower
gears or in cities with many traffic lights.
Also winding mountain roads and rough
road surfaces adversely affect consump-
tion.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (level crossings)
the engine should be switched off. Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and
road allow, use a higher gear. Using a low
gear to obtain brilliant performance in-
creases consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions an
engine wear.
Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases
with speed. Avoid superfluous braking and
accelerating, which cost in terms of both
fuel and emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently increasing the revs
will greatly affect consumption and emis-
sions: acceleration should be gradual and
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If while turning the ignition
key in the MAR position, the
Ulight dose not turn on or
if while driving it illuminates
or flashes (on some versions together
with the message on the display), re-
fer to the Abarth Dealership as soon as
possible. The functionality of the
Ulight can be checked with appropriate
equipment by traffic control agents.
Conform to the regulations in force in
the country in which you are circulat-
ing.
In this case you can continue to drive
though try to avoid either putting the en-
gine under stress or high speeds. The pro-
longed use of the vehicle with the warning
light on could cause damages. Reach as
soon as possible the Abarth Dealership.
The light turns off if the problem disap-
pears, but the system memorizes the re-
port.
❒flashing light:indicates the possibility of
damage to the catalyst (see “EOBD
System” in the “Instrument panel and
controls” chapter).
In case of flashing light one must release the
accelerator pedal, in order to reach low
speeds, until the light turns off, continue
at moderate speed trying to avoid driving
conditions that can cause further flashing
of the light. Reach the Abarth Dealership
as soon as possible. ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAILURE
(EOBD) (amber)
Under normal conditions,
turning the ignition key in the MARpo-
sition, the light turns on, but it should turn
off as soon as the engine is started. The ini-
tial illumination indicates the correct func-
tioning of the light.
If the light does not turn off or if it turns on
while driving:
❒fixed light (no flashing):this indicates
malfunctioning in the supply/ignition
system that could cause high emissions
from the exhaust pipe, possible loss
of performance, bad driveability and
high fuel consumption.
The display visualizes the specific message.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 182
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............... 184
ENGINE .................................................................................. 184
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 185
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 185
BRAKES................................................................................... 186
SUSPENSIONS....................................................................... 186
STEERING ............................................................................... 186
WHEELS.................................................................................. 187
DIMENSIONS......................................................................... 190
PERFORMANCE ................................................................... 191
WEIGHTS............................................................................... 191
CAPACITIES .......................................................................... 192
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .............................................. 193
FUEL CONSUMPTION....................................................... 195
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 196
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Fuel consumption according to Directive 1999/100/EC (litres x 100 km)
Versions Urban Extra-urban Combined
1.4 T-JET9,6 5,3 6,9
❒extra-urban cycle: frequent accelerat-
ing in all gears, simulating extraurban
use of the car: speed varies between 0
and 120 km/h;
❒combined consumption: is calculated
weighing about 37% of urban cycle con-
sumption and about 63% of extraurban
consumption.
FUEL
CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in the
table below are determined on the basis
of the homologation tests set down by
specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for
measuring consumption:
❒urban cycle: cold starting followed by
driving that simulates urban use of the
car;IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic
situations, weather conditions, driving
style, general conditions of the car, trim
level/equipment/accessories, load, climate
control system, roof rack, other situations
that affect air drag may lead to different
fuel consumption levels than those mea-
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– version codes ............................... 184
Bonnet .................................................. 71
Boot ........................................................ 68
– extension ........................................ 69
– tailgate opening/closing ............... 68
– emergency opening....................... 69
Boot light .............................................. 55
Brake Assist (brake assist
in an emergency)............................... 78
Brakes
– fluid level ........................................ 169
– technical data ................................ 186
Bulb (replacement)
– general instructions ..................... 139
– types of bulbs ................................ 139
Car inactivity ...................................... 120
Car maintenance
– periodical checks........................... 165
– scheduled servicing ...................... 162
– service schedule ........................... 163
– use of the car under heavy
conditions ........................................... 165Card box - CD box............................. 60
Carrying children safely ..................... 97
Ceiling lights
– front ................................................ 54
– puddle/door .................................. 55
Central console oddment
compartment ..................................... 58
Child restraint systems
– “Universal Isofix” ......................... 102
Cigar lighter .......................................... 60
Clutch ................................................... 185
CO
2emissions...................................... 196
Code Card ........................................... 8
Consumption
– engine oil ........................................ 167
– fuel ................................................... 195
Control buttons .................................. 55
Correct use of the car ...................... 127
Cruise Control ..................................... 52
Digital display ..................................... 16
Dimensions .......................................... 190
ABS ...................................................... 76
Accessories purchased
by the owner .................................... 88
Air bag
– front ................................................. 103
– side .................................................. 106
Air filter ................................................ 170
Air vents ............................................... 34
Alarm...................................................... 11
Armrest................................................. 59
Ashtray................................................... 60
ASR ......................................................... 81
– activation/deactivation ................. 82
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .................................. 40
Battery
– checking the charge ..................... 171
– jump starting ................................. 134
– recharging ...................................... 157
Bodywork
– maintenance .................................. 176
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