2011 Abarth 500 transmission fluid

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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
DEVICES
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 PETRONAS
LUBRICANTSproducts, designed and
produced specifically for Abarth cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Technical
specifications”).

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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 142
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............... 144
ENGINE .................................................................................. 145
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 146
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 146
BRAKES................................................................................... 147
SUSPENSIONS....................................................................... 147
STEERING ............................................................................... 147
WHEELS.................................................................................. 148
DIMENSIONS......................................................................... 151
PERFORMANCE ................................................................... 152
WEIGHTS............................................................................... 153
CAPACITIES ........................................................................... 154
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .............................................. 155
FUEL CONSUMPTION....................................................... 157
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 158
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL
(Declaration of conformity) ................................................ 159
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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 PARAFLUUPand demineralised
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
windscreen/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
PARAFLUUP(*)Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35
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
inhibited 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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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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
– Rim Protector ............................... 149
– 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