2012 Abarth 500 tyre pressure

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TRIP COMPUTER
General features
The “Trip computer” is used to display in-
formation on car operation when the key
is turned to MAR. This function allows to
define two separate trips called “Trip A”
and “Trip B” for monitoring the car’s
“complete mission” in a reciprocally in-
dependent manner.
Both functions are resettable (reset - start
of new mission).
“Trip A” shall be used to display the fig-
ures relating to:
– Range
– Trip distance
– Average consumption
– Instant consumption
– Average speed
– Travel time (driving time).“Trip B” shall be used to display the fig-
ures relating to:
– Trip distance B
– Average consumption B
– Average speed B
– Travel time B (driving time).
Note“Trip B” functions may be exclud-
ed (see “Trip B on”). “Range” and “In-
stantaneous consumption” cannot be re-
set.
Values displayed
Range
The distance that can be travelled with the
fuel in the tank is displayed, with the the-
ory that driving will continue in the same
conditions. The display will show the read-
ing “----” when the following events take
place:
– value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– the car is parked with the engine run-
ning for a long time.IMPORTANT The range depends on sev-
eral factors: driving style (see “Driving
style” in “Starting and driving”), type of
route (motorway, urban cycle, mountain
roads, etc…), conditions of use of the car
(load, tyre pressure, etc…). Trip planning
must take into account the above notes.
Distance travelled
This value shows the distance covered
from the start of the new mission.
Average consumption
This value shows the approximate aver-
age consumption from the start of the
new mission.
Instant consumption
This indicates the fuel consumption. The val-
ue is constantly updated. The message
“----” will appear on the display if the car is
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If warning light xonly lights
up on the instrument panel,
(with a message on the multifunc-
tional reconfigurable display, for ver-
sions/markets, where provided), im-
mediately stop the car and contact
the nearest Abarth Dealership. Leak-
age of hydraulic fluid from the brak-
ing system will compromise function-
ality of the braking system, either of
the conventional type or with ABS.
WARNINGESP SYSTEM (Electronic
Stability Program)
The ESP system is an electronic system
controlling the car stability in the event of
tyre grip loss.
The ESP system is therefore particularly
useful when grip conditions of the road sur-
faces change.
With the ESP in addition to the ASR (trac-
tion control with intervention on the
brakes and the engine) and the HILL
HOLDER function (device for setting off
on an incline without using the brakes),
there is also MSR (regulation of the engine
brake torque during downward gear
shifts), HBA (automatic increase in brak-
ing pressure during emergency braking)
and TTC (transfer of engine torque to the
wheels).
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the warn-
ing light
áon the instrument panel, to in-
form the driver that the car is in critical
stability and grip conditions. EBD failure
It is indicated by the turning on of warn-
ing lights
>and xon the instrument
panel together with the dedicated message
on the reconfigurable multifunctional dis-
play (for versions/markets, where provid-
ed); see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”.
In this case, the rear wheels may sudden-
ly lock and the car may swerve. Drive
carefully to the nearest Abarth Dealership
to have the system checked.

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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.
WARNING
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CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short distances and frequent cold start-ups
will prevent the engine from reaching op-
timal running temperature. Consequently,
both consumption (from +15 to +30% on
urban cycle ) and emissions will increase.
Traffic and road conditions
Rather high consumption is caused by
heavy traffic, for instance when travelling
in a queue with frequent use of low gears
or in cities with many traffic lights. Moun-
tain and rough roads also have a negative
effect on consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (level crossings)
the engine should be switched off.SNOW TYRES
Use snow tyres of the same size as the
normal tyres provided with the car.
Abarth Dealership will be happy to pro-
vide advice concerning the most suitable
type of tyre for the customer’s require-
ments.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation
pressures and the specifications of snow
tyres, follow the instructions given in pa-
ragraph “Wheels” in section “Technical
specifications”.
The performance of these tyres is consi-
derably reduced when the tread thickness
is less than 4 mm. Replace them in this ca-
se.
Due to their specific features, the perfor-
mance of snow tyres is much lower than
that of normal types in normal conditions
or long motorway stretches. Limit perfor-
mance according to the use for which they
were approved. Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases
as speed increases. Keep your speed as
even as possible, avoiding unnecessary
braking and acceleration which cause ex-
cessive fuel consumption and increase
emissions.
Acceleration
Sudden acceleration has a very negative
effect on consumptions and emissions: ac-
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❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the nor-
mal specified pressure and check it at
intervals;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts
using special compounds readily avai-
lable;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper bla-
des and lift them off the glass;
❒slightly open the windows;
❒cover the car with a fabric or perfora-
ted plastic sheet. Do not use compact
plastic sheets which do not allow hu-
midity to evaporate from the surface of
the car.

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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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fig. 14F0S087Abfig. 13
A
B
F0S086Ab
INFLATION PROCEDURE
❒Ensure that the handbrake is up.
Remove the tyre valve cap, extract the
flexible filler tube A-fig. 13and fasten
the ring Bonto the tyre valve;
Put on the protection gloves
provided together with quick
tyre repair kit.
WARNING
❒make sure that switch D-fig. 14of the
compressor is in position 0 (off), start
the engine, plug into the socket E-fig.
15and operate the compressor turn-
ing switch D-fig. 14to position I(on).
Inflate the tyre to the pressure speci-
fied in the “Inflation pressure” para-
graph, “Technical Specifications” chap-
ter.
For a more accurate reading, check
pressure gauge F-fig. 14with the com-
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fig. 15

F0S088Abfig. 16F0S089Ab
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage com-
pressor from valve and current outlet,
then move the car forth for approx. ten
metres in order to distribute the seal-
ing fluid inside the tyre evenly, then re-
peat the inflation operation;
❒if reaching the tyre pressure specified
in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”, start
driving immediately;
❒If after this operation it is still impossi-
ble after 5 minutes to reach at least 1.8
bar, do not start driving since the tyre
is excessively damaged and the quick
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee suit-
able sealing, contact Abarth Dealership;