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REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
The rear light clusters contain side light (LED), brake
light and direction indicator bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster fig. 146 as
follows:
D direction indicators
E brake lights
F0U148Abfig. 146F0U149Abfig. 147
To change a bulb proceed as follows:
❒undo both fixing screws A-fig 146;
❒disconnect the central electric connector B and pull
the lens unit outwards;
❒detach the bulb holder by unclipping the fasteners C-
fig. 147;
❒remove the bulb by pushing it in gently and turning
anticlockwise (“bayonet” fitting), then replace it;
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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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7.5
7.55
5
10 5
20
20
20
20
5
5
7.5
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8
13 2
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11 4
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14 7
12 3
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FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Dashboard fuse box fig. 157
USERS FUSE AMPERE
Right dipped headlamp
Left dipped beam headlight, headlight alignment corrector
INT/A supply for switch coils on engine fuse box
and relay switch coils on body computer control unit
Courtesy light, boot light, glove compartment light
Supply and battery for EOBD diagnosis, automatic climate
control unit, alarm, radio, Blue&Me™ control unit
INT supply for instrument panel, switch on brake pedal
(NO contact), third brake light
Door locking/unlocking motors, dead lock activation motors, boot
unlocking motor
Windscreen/rear window washer pump
Driver’s front electric window motor
Passenger side front electric window motor
INT supply for dashboard control lights, TMPS tyre pressure
measurement control unit, electric wing mirror movement , sunroof control
unit, my-port infotelematic system socket, electrochromic rear view mirr\
or
Instrument panel
INT supply for brake pedal switch (NC contact), clutch
pedal switch, interior heating unit, Blue&Me™ control unit,
sound system wiring, voltage stabiliser control unit, reverse light on b\
umper,
brake servo sensor, relay switch coils on engine compartment fusebox
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The power brakes and power steering
will not operate while the vehicle is
being towed. More effort on the brake pedal
and steering wheel will therefore be required.
Do not use flexible cables when towing and
avoid jerky movements. While towing, make
sure not to damage parts in contact with the
car. When towing the vehicle, be sure to respect
the specific rules of the highway code in
relation to the towing device and the behaviour
to maintain on the road.
WARNING
Clean the threaded housing throughly
before fastening the tow ring. Make sure
that the ring is securely fastened before towing
the car.
WARNING
During towing, do not start the engine.
WARNING
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Before towing, switch off the steering
lock (see “Starting device” paragraph in
the “Knowing your car” section). The power
brakes and power steering will not operate
while the vehicle is being towed. More effort on
the brake pedal and steering wheel will
therefore be required. Do not use flexible cables
when towing and avoid jerky movements. While
towing, make sure not to damage parts in
contact with the car. Respect the rules of the
highway code when towing the car, specifically
in relation to the towing device and road
conduct.
WARNING
The front and rear tow hooks should be
used only for emergency operations on
the road. You are allowed to tow the car for
short distances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid bar),
to move the vehicle on the road in readiness for
towing or transporting via a breakdown vehicle.
Tow hooks MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles and/or
for towing operations using cables or other non-
rigid devices. Respecting the above conditions,
towing must take place with the two vehicles
(one towing, the other towed) aligned as much
as possible along the same centre line.
WARNING
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
Services must be carried out every 15,000 km.
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove box,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust
nozzles if necessary
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicator
Visually inspect the condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, rigid pipes and hoses (exhaust –
fuel supply – brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)\
Check cleanliness of locks, lids, engine and boot, and the
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust if necessary
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)
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Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
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 e\
very 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 pr\
event 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 t\
he Scheduled Servicing Plan;
– it is advisable to contact an Abarth Dealership.
(2) If the car is equipped with esseesse kit (for versions/markets, where p\
rovided), the engine oil and engine oil
filter must be changed every 10,000 km or every 12 months.
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HEAVY USAGE OF THE CAR
Should the car be used predominantly in one of the
following particularly demanding conditions:
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
❒frequently idling engine or long distance low speed
driving (e. g. taxis or door-to-door deliveries) or in
the case of long term inactivity;
❒in cities;
perform the following inspections more frequently than
shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and
linkage cleanliness and lubrication;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel
– brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of accessory drive belts;
❒check pollen filter and replace it, if required;
❒check air filter and replace, if required.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top up the following:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,
position and wear of the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if required: engine oil
level.
It is advisable to use PETRONAS LUBRICANTS products,
designed and produced specifically for Abarth cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Technical Specifications”).
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