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❒Only one child is to be strapped to each
retaining system.
❒Always check the seat belts do not fit
around the child’s throat.
❒While travelling, do not let the child sit
incorrectly or release the belts.
❒Never carry children on your lap, even
newborns. No-one can hold a child in
the case of an accident.
❒In case of an accident, replace the
child’s seat with a new one.
Do not arrange child seats on
the front seat in cars fitted
with passenger’s airbag. Children must
never travel on the front seat.
WARNING
The Lineaccessori Abarth includes the
Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat.
For any further installation/use detail, re-
fer to the “Instructions Manual” of the
child seat.
ISOFIX CHILD
RESTRAINT
ASSEMBLY SETUP
This car is preset for mounting the Uni-
versal Isofix child restraint system, a new
European standardised system for carry-
ing children safely.
It is possible to mount at the same time
both the traditional restraint system and
Isofix one. An example of child seat is
shown in fig. 9. The Universal Isofix child’s
seat covers weight group: 1. The other
weight groups are covered by the specif-
ic Isofix child seat, which can be used on-
ly if specifically designed, tested and ho-
mologated for this car (see car list pro-
vided with the child seat).
Due to its different anchoring system, the
child’s seat shall be anchored to the prop-
er lower metal rings A-fig. 10, set be-
tween rear seat back and cushion. After
removing the rear shelf, secure the up-
per belt (provided with the child’s seat) to
ring B-fig. 11set between the rear back-
rest and the boot floor.
Remember that in case of Universal Isofix
child’s seat, you can only use all those
seats approved with the marking ECE
R44/03 “Universal Isofix”.
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CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some useful tips to save fuel and
minimize polluting emissions of CO
2and
other pollutants (nitric oxide, unburnt hy-
drocarbons, fine dusts etc…).
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check tyre pressure regularly at least on-
ce every four weeks: excessively low pres-
sure will increase consumption because
rolling resistance will be higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot.
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 affect consumption and stabi-
lity.
USING THE MANUAL
GEARBOX
To engage the gears, press the clutch pe-
dal fully and shift the gear lever into one
of the required positions (the diagram is
shown on the knob fig. 2).
IMPORTANT Reverse may only be enga-
ged when the car is at a standstill. With
the engine running, wait for at least 2 se-
conds with the clutch pedal fully pressed
before engaging reverse to prevent da-
mage to the gears and grating.
In addition, to assist the transmission of the
drive torque, a limit on the engine revs du-
ring take off at 2700 rpm can be noticed.
When the clutch pedal is released and the
vehicle is being driven, the engine revs re-
striction is disabled.
To engage reverse gear Rfrom neutral,
move the lever to the right and then
backwards.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal must be
used for gear shift only. Never drive with
the foot resting, even if slightly, on the
clutch pedal. For versions/markets, whe-
re provided, the clutch pedal control elec-
tronics can intervene interpreting the
wrong drive style as a faultPress the clutch pedal fully to
change gears correctly. For
this reason, there must be no
obstacles on the floor under
the pedals: ensure that rubber mats (if
any) are correctly positioned, not in-
terfering with the pedals.
Do not drive with the hand
resting on the gear lever, be-
cause this pressure, even if light, over
time can wear gear inner compo-
nents.
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QUICK TYRE REPAIR
KIT - Automatic FIX &
GO
The quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go auto-
matic is placed in the boot A-fig. 2.
Signal that the vehicle is sta-
tionary in accordance with
the following legal requirements:
hazard warning lights, emergency
warning triangle, etc. It is advisable
for the people in the vehicle to get
out, especially if the vehicle is heavi-
ly laden, and wait until the repair is
carried out, well away from any dan-
gerous traffic. In the case of uneven
roads or roads on an incline, place
chocks or other suitable materials un-
der the wheels to secure the vehicle.
WARNING
fig. 2F0S079Ab
The kit fig. 11includes:
❒bottle A containing sealer and fitted
with:
– filling pipe B;
– label Cwith the caption “max. 80
km/h”, to be affixed in a place clear-
ly visible for the driver (on the dash-
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❒instruction brochure (see fig. 12), to
be used for prompt and proper use of
the quick repair kit and to be then
handed to the personnel charged with
handling the treated tyre;
❒a compressor D-fig. 11complete with
pressure gauge and fittings, in the boot;
fig. 11F0S084Abfig. 12F0S085Ab
❒a pair of protective gloves, that can be
found in the side space of the com-
pressor;
❒adapters for inflating different elements.
In the kit container (placed in the boot un-
der the carpet) are also housed the screw-
driver and the tow hitch.
Give the instruction booklet
to the tyre repair workshop
personnel.
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H1
H7
DIS
W21/5W
WY21W
PY24W
W5W
PY21W
R10W
P21W
P21W
P21W
C5W
W5W
C5W
H1
W5W55W
55W
35W
5/21W
21
24W
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21
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55
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B
B
A
B
B
B
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B
C
A
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E
A
Bulb Type Power Ref. figure
Main beam headlight
Dipped beam headlight
Xenon Gas-discharge dipped beam headlights
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Front sidelight/daylight
Front direction indicators
Front direction indicators (gas-discharge lamps Xenon)
Side direction indicators
Rear direction indicators
Rear sidelight
Stop
Reverse gear
Rear fog lights
Ceiling light
Boot light
Number plate lights
Fog lights
Supplementary stop light (3rd stop)

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❒open the cap B-fig. 33as indicated;BOOT LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate;
❒using the screwdriver provided, extract
the ceiling light A-fig. 35working in the
specified point;
❒replace bulb C-fig. 34releasing it from
the side contacts, then insert the new
bulb making sure it is correctly clamped
between the contacts;
❒close the cap back and reinstall the lens.
fig. 32F0S105Ab
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TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is
housed in the tool box under the boot
mat.
FASTENING THE TOW
RING fig. 42-43
Proceed as follows:
❒release the cap A(only present in the
rear section Fig. 43);
❒take the tow hook Bfrom its seat in
the tool support;
❒tighten the ring on the rear or front
threaded pin.
Before beginning the tow,
turn the ignition key to MAR
and then to STOP, without extract-
ing it If the key is extracted, the steer-
ing wheel lock will be automatically
activated, thus preventing steering
WARNING
Because of the vehicle con-
formation, it cannot be
loaded onto railway carriages and
transported.
WARNING
The power brakes and the
electrical power steering will
not work while the car is being towed.
More effort on the brake pedal and
steering wheel will therefore be re-
quired. Do not use wires for towing.
Do not jerk. Make sure not to dam-
age parts in contact with the car
while towing. Respect the specific
rules of the Highway Code when tow-
ing the car specifically in relation to
the towing device and the behaviour
to maintain on the road.
Do not start the engine while towing
the car.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
Service coupons shall be performed every 30,000 km
Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure
if required
Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check the operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,
adjust the sprayers
Check the position and wear of the windscreen and
rear window wiper blades
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear and
operation of pad wear signalling
visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Check tension and if necessary adjust the accessory
drive belts
Visually inspect the accessory drive belt conditions
Replace accessory drive belts
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke30 60 90 120 150 180
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