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Filling the tank
To fill the tank completely, top-up twice after the first
click of the fuel delivery gun. Further top-ups could
cause faults in the fuel supply system.
Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel tank opening:
fire risk. Keep away from the fuel filler to avoid
breathing in harmful vapours.
WARNINGPROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The following devices are used for reducing petrol fuel
engine emissions:
❒three-way catalytic converter;
❒oxygen sensors;
❒evaporation control system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even for a test,
with one or more spark plugs disconnected.
The catalytic converter develops high
temperature during operation. Do not
park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles
or other flammable material: fire hazard.
WARNING
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Visually inspect the conditions of toothed timing belt
Check exhaust gas emissions
Check engine control system operation (using diagnosis socket)
Replace accessory drive belt(s)
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Replace spark plugs (1)
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 12 months) (2)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city
driving, idling for a long time, dusty areas) or, in any case, every 5 years.
(1)The following are extremely important to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the
engine:
– only use spark plugs of the same make and type specially certified for 1.4 Turbo Multi Air engines (see
“Engine”);
– strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the Scheduled Servicing Plan;
– it is advisable to contact an Abarth Dealership.
(2) If the car is equipped with esseesse kit (for versions/markets, where provided), the engine oil and engine oil
filter must be changed every 10,000 km or every 12 months.
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ENGINE CODES –
BODYWORK VERSIONS
Version1.4 Turbo Multi Air
Type code 955A8000
Cycle Otto
Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke mm 72 x 84
Total displacement cm31368
Compression ratio 9.8 ± 0.2
Max power (EEC) kW 120
HP 163
at a speed of rpm 5500
Max. torque (EEC) NORMAL SPORT
Nm 230 250
kgm 23.4 25.5
at a speed of rpm 2250 2500
Spark plugs NGK IKR9F8
Fuel Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(EN 228 specification)
Version 1.4 Turbo
Multi Air
Engine code955A8000
Bodywork version
code (4 seats)199AXX1B47
ENGINE
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Side bags ......................................... 126
– front side bags ......................... 127
– general information ................ 129
– window bags ............................ 127
Snow chains ................................... 139
Socket ............................................. 67
Spark plugs (type) .......................... 207
Speedometer ................................. 14
Start&Stop ...................................... 99
Start&Stop system......................... 99
Starting and driving ....................... 131
Steering lock and ignition
switch .......................................11-12
Steering wheel ............................... 34
– adjustment ................................ 34
– turning circle ............................ 209
Steering wheel lock ...................... 12
Steering
– steering wheel
adjustment lever ......................... 34
– technical specifications .......... 209
Storage compartments ...... 61-62-67
Storing the car ............................... 140Sun roof (Sky-dome) .................... 68
– emergency operation ............. 70
Sun visors ....................................... 66
Suspensions
(technical specifications) ........... 209
Symbols ........................................... 4
Tailgate
– closing the tailgate .................. 77
– opening the tailgate ................ 76
– opening the tailgate in
an emergency .............................. 77
Taillights
– front bulb replacement .......... 161
– switching on ............................. 49
Technical data ................................ 205
Technical specifications ............... 205
Third brake light
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Towing the car .............................. 179
TPMS (Tyre Inflation Pressure
Control System) ......................... 93
Transmission
(technical specifications) ........... 208Trip computer ............................... 29
TTC (system) ................................ 91
Turning circle ................................ 209
Tyre Inflation Pressure
Control System (TPMS) ........... 93
Tyre pressure ................................ 213
Tyres (wheels)
– Fix&Go Automatic rapid tyre
repair kit ...................................... 152
– in the event of a puncture .... 176
– reading rim markings ............. 212
– reading tyre markings ............ 210
– Rim Protector tyres ............... 212
– rims and tyres .......................... 210
– snow chains .............................. 139
– snow tyres ................................ 138
– tyre pressure ........................... 213
– wheel trim ................................ 210
– winter tyres ............................. 138
Vehicle Identification .................. 207
Vehicle identification
number plate................................ 205
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