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F0U078Abfig. 76
EXTENDING THE BOOT
Tilting the rear seat forwards gives maximum loading
volume.
Proceed as follows:
❒fully lower the rear seat head restraints;
❒ check that the seat belts are not twisted;
F0U079Abfig. 77
F0U081Abfig. 78
❒tilt the cushions forward as shown by the arrow
fig. 76;
❒ operate the handles A and B-fig. 77 to release the
backrests and guide them down onto the cushion.
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REMOVING THE PARCEL SHELF
To remove the parcel shelf in order to extend the boot:
release the upper ends of the links A-fig. 80 by removing
the eyelets from the pins, unhook and swivel the parcel
shelf in its housing and then release both pins
fig. 81 from the side holes.
F0U083Abfig. 80F0U085Abfig. 82
F0U084Abfig. 81
Once removed, the parcel shelf can be positioned
between the back of the front seats and the folded
cushion of the rear seat fig. 82.
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F0U091Abfig. 88
Adjusting headlight alignment fig. 88
To adjust, press buttons Òand on the control panel.
The display located on the instrument panel provides
a visual indication of the adjustment position.
Position 0 – one or two people in the front seats.
Position 1 – five people.
Position 2 – five people + load in the boot.
Position 3 – driver + maximum permitted load stowed
in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check the beam alignment every time the
load transported changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Contact an Abarth Dealership to have the fog lights
properly adjusted.
HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT ABROAD
fig. 89-90
The dipped headlights are adjusted to work in the
country where the vehicle was originally purchased.
In countries where vehicles are driven on the other side
of the road, the beams are aligned by applying a specially
designed adhesive film in order not to dazzle the
vehicles travelling in the opposite direction. HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT BEAM AIMING
The correct direction of the headlights is essential for
the comfort and safety of the driver and other road
users. The headlights must be correctly directed to
ensure the best visibility. Contact an Abarth Dealership
to have the fog lights properly adjusted.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in the MAR
position and the dipped headlights on. The car will tilt
backwards when it is loaded, raising the light beam.
The beams must therefore be realigned in this case.
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Press 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
lying flat and do not interfere with the pedals.
WARNING
Do not drive with your hand resting on
the shifting lever, because this pressure,
even if light, over time can wear out the
gearbox internal components.
MPORTANT Use of the clutch pedal must be limited
solely to gear changes. Do not drive with your foot
resting on the clutch pedal, however slightly. For
versions/markets where provided, the electronic clutch
control can intervene if it interprets incorrect driving
style as a fault.CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may help you to keep
the running costs of your vehicle down and lower the
amount of toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance
with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an interval
of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low,
consumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight of
the car (especially when driving in town) and the way in
which it is laden greatly affect fuel consumption and
stability.
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❒a compressor D-fig. 127 complete with pressure
gauge and connectors, located in the compartment;
❒a pair of protective gloves located in the
compressor’s side compartment;
❒adapters for inflating different elements.
You can also find the screwdriver and tow hitch in the
quick repair kit container (stored in the boot under the
carpet).
F0U129Abfig. 128
Hand the leaflet over to the staff who
have to manage the tyre treated using
the tyre repair kit.
WARNING
In the case of a puncture, caused by a
foreign body, tyres that have suffered
damage up to a maximum diameter of 4
mm on the tread or the shoulder can be repaired.
The kit cannot be used to repair damage
to the tyre sidewall. Do not use the quick
repair kit if the tyre is damaged from running on
a flat tyre.
WARNING
If the wheel rim is damaged (distortion
of the groove causing air leakage) it
cannot be repaired. Do not remove the foreign
body (screw or nail) from the tyre.
WARNING
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BulbsFigure ref.TypePower
Dipped/main beam headlights
Daytime running lights
Front side lights
Front fog lights (for versions/markets where available)
Front direction indicators
Side direction indicators
Rear direction indicators
Rear side lights
Brake lights
Third brake light (additional brake light)
Reversing lights
Rear fog lights
Number plate lights
Front courtesy light with spot lights
Boot light
Courtesy light H4
W21W W5W H11
PY21W
WY5W PY21W LED
P21W
W2.3W W16W
W16W W5W
C10W W5W C5W
D
A
A –
B
A B–
B
B –
–
A
C A
C 55 W/60 W
21 W5 W
55 W
21 W 5 W
21 W –
21 W
2.3 W 16 W
16 W 5 W
10 W 5 W
5 W
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❒refit the bulb holder;
❒reconnect the electric connector, correctly realign
the unit with the car body and then tighten the fixing
screws A.
IMPORTANT To replace the LED side lights you must
contact an Abarth Dealership.
REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 148
Contact an Abarth Dealership to have bulbs for the rear
fog lights A replaced.
REVERSE LIGHTS fig. 148
Contact an Abarth Dealership to have bulbs for the
reverse lights B replaced.
F0U150Abfig. 148F0U151Abfig. 149
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS fig. 149
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❒open the boot;
❒remove the rubber caps;
❒press in the catches and remove the lens unit C;
❒disconnect the electric connector;
❒press in the tabs D and remove the bulb holder;
❒remove the press-fitted bulb and replace it.
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F0U156Abfig. 154
BOOT LIGHT fig. 154
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒open the boot;
❒remove the light A by levering on the point shown
by the arrow.
❒open the protective cover B and replace the press-
fitted bulb;
❒re-close the protective cover B over the lens;
❒refit the light A by inserting it in its correct position
firstly on one side and then on the other until it
clicks into place.
F0U159Abfig. 155
REPLACING FUSES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fuses protect the electric system: they cut in (i.e. they
blow) in the event of a failure or improper action on the
system.
Check the state of the corresponding fuse when a
device does not work: the filament A-fig. 155 must be
intact. If it is, replace the blown fuse with another with
the same amperage (same colour).
B intact fuse;
C fuse with damaged filament.
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