2012 Abarth 500 wheel

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SUSPENSIONS
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Front
Rear
BRAKES
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency
the first time the brakes are applied.
STEERING
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Type
Diameter of steering between
platforms mwith Mc Pherson type independent wheels; consisting of a mechanical crosspiece,
shock absorbers, helical springs and stabilizer bar.
with torquing axle and interconnected wheels; consisting of torquing axle and
two tubular arms with shock absorbers and helical springs.
rack and pinion with dual strategy electric power steering (normal/sport)
10.8 disk type (self-ventilated disc)
solid disc
controlled by hand lever, acting on rear brakes

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READING TYRE
MARKINGS fig. 4
Example: 175/65 R 14 82H
175 = Nominal width (S, distance in mm
between sidewalls).
65 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in per-
centage.
R = Radial tyre.
14 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
82 = Load rate (capacity).
H = Maximum speed rating.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless ra-
dial carcass tyres. All approved tyres are
listed in the Log Book.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepan-
cies between the information provided on
this “Owner handbook” and the “Log
book”, consider the specifications shown
in the log book only.
Respect the prescribed size to ensure
safety of the car in movement. Fit tyres
of the same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes
with Tubeless tyres.
fig. 4F0S127Ab
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Toe-in measured between rims:
0,5 ± 1 mm
The values refer to the car in running or-
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READING RIM MARKINGS fig. 4
Example: 5,00 B x 14 H2
5,00 = rim width in inches 1.
B = rim drop centre outline (side
projection where the tyre bead
rests) 2.
14 = rim nominal diameter in inches
(corresponds to diameter of the
tyre to be mounted) 3= Ø.
H2 = shape and number of the “humps”
(circumference relief, holding into
its seat the bead of the Tubeless
tyre on the rim).
Load rating (capacity)
70= 335 kg 81= 462 kg
71= 345 kg 82= 475 kg
72= 355 kg 83= 487 kg
73= 365 kg 84= 500 kg
74= 375 kg 85= 515 kg
75= 387 kg 86= 530 kg
76= 400 kg 87= 545 kg
77= 412 kg 88= 560 kg
78= 425 kg 89= 580 kg
79= 437 kg 90= 600 kg
80= 450 kg 91= 615 kg Maximum speed rating
Q= up to 160 km/h.
R= up to 170 km/h.
S= up to 180 km/h.
T= up to 190 km/h.
U= up to 200 km/h.
H= up to 210 km/h.
V= up to 240 km/h.
W= up to 270 km/h.
Maximum speed rating
for snow tyres
QM + S= up to 160 km/h.
TM + S= up to 190 km/h.
HM + S= up to 210 km/h.
fig. 5F0Q760m
TYRES RIM PROTECTOR fig. 5
If after-sale tyres with rim
protector are used (fig. 5)
and the car has integral cups fixed (by
springs) to the sheet wheel, DO NOT
fit wheel cups. The use of unsuitable
tyres and wheel cups could cause a
sudden pressure loss of the tyre.
WARNING

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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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– request for extra remote
controls .......................................... 7
– battery replacement .................... 7
Rear fog lights ...................................... 38
– activation ........................................ 38
– bulb replacement .......................... 113
Rear head restraints............................ 24
Rear screen washer ........................... 36
– activation ........................................ 36
– fluid level ........................................ 130
Rear screen wiper .............................. 36
– activation ........................................ 36
– brushes ........................................... 136
– sprayers .......................................... 137
Rear seats ............................................. 24
Rear view mirrors .............................. 26
– exterior .......................................... 26
– interior ........................................... 26
Refuelling the car ................................ 61
Removal of parcel shelf ..................... 49
Rev counter ......................................... 11
Reversing light ..................................... 113
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 51
– trailer hitch ready ......................... 51
Rubber hoses ....................................... 135
Safety ................................................... 63
Saving on fuel ....................................... 82
SBR (system) ........................................ 64
Seat adjustment ................................... 23
Seat belts............................................... 64
– warnings ......................................... 65– use of .............................................. 64
– load limiters ................................... 65
– maintenance .................................. 67
– seatbelt tensioners ....................... 65
Seatbelt tensioners ............................. 65
Seats ...................................................... 23
Sidelights ............................................... 34
– rear bulb replacement ................. 113
Snow chains ......................................... 85
Spark plugs............................................ 145
Speedometer (tachometer) ............... 11
Sport functions activation ................. 37
Starting the engine ........................80-96
– jump starting with battery .......... 96
– bump starting ............................... 97
– ignition switch .............................. 8
– how to warm up the engine
that has just started ..................... 81
– engine turn off ............................... 81
Starting the engine and driving ........ 79
Steering ................................................. 147
Steering column lock ......................... 8
Steering wheel adjustment ............... 25
Storing the car .................................... 85
Sun roof ................................................ 41
– emergency action ......................... 43
Sun visors ............................................. 39
Suspension ........................................... 147
Symbols ................................................. 4
Tachometer (speedometer) ........... 11
TCC System ....................................... 56
Main beam headlights ....................... 34
– activation ........................................ 34
– flashing the headlights .................. 34
– bulb replacement .......................... 112
Manual climate control system ........ 29
Motor oil
– technical specifications ................ 155
– consumption .................................. 129
– checking fluid levels ...................... 129
MSR (system) ....................................... 56
Multifunctional and reconfigurable
multifunctional display...................... 12
– Display ............................................ 12
Number plate light ............................ 114
Oddment compartment .................. 39
Paint ..................................................... 138
Parking .................................................. 81
Particulate Filter (DPF) ...................... 132
Performance ........................................ 152
Plates...................................................... 142
– identification code ........................ 142
– bodywork paint ............................ 143
Power supply ....................................... 146
Power windows .................................. 45
Protecting the environment ............. 62
Radio .................................................... 59
Radio and cell phone transmitters .. 60
Radio frequency remote control .... 159

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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