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Repositioning the rear seat fig. 79
Raise the backrests and push them back until the locking
click of both retainers is heard.
Position the seat belt buckles upwards and set the
cushion to the position of normal use.
IMPORTANT The backrest is correctly secured when
the red band next to the handles disappears. This red
band indicates that the backrest is not secured. When
returning the backrest to its normal position, make sure
that it is correctly fastened and that you hear the lock
click.
F0U082Abfig. 79
Make sure the backrest is properly secured at both
sides to prevent it moving forward in the event of sharp
braking that may cause injuries to passengers.
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F0U086Abfig. 83
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒ pull the lever fig. 83 in the direction of the arrow;
❒ pull the lever A-fig. 84 as shown in the figure;
❒ lift the bonnet and, at the same time, release the
bonnet support rod from its locking device D-fig. 85;
then insert the end of the bonnet support rod C-
fig. 86 into the hole E.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet, check that
windscreen wiper arms are not lifted from the
windscreen.
F0U087Abfig. 84
CLOSURE
Proceed as follows:
❒ hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the
other remove the rod C-fig. 86 from the hole E and
fit it back into its catch D-fig. 85;
❒ lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment, then let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely closed and not
fastened only by the safety catch. If it is not perfectly
closed, do not try to press the bonnet lid down but
open it and repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed
properly to prevent it from opening while the car is
travelling.
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F0U088Abfig. 85
The bonnet must always be perfectly
closed while travelling for safety reasons.
Make sure that the bonnet is properly closed
and that the lock is engaged. If you notice
whilst driving that the lock is not perfectly
engaged, stop at once and close the bonnet
properly.
WARNING
Positioning the support rod incorrectly
could cause the bonnet to fall suddenly.
WARNING
F0U089Abfig. 86
Perform these operations only when the
car is stationary.
WARNING
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This film is provided by Lineaccessori Abarth and is
available at Abarth Dealerships.
The illustrations refer to the switch from driving on the
left to driving on the right.
F0U092Abfig. 89
F0U093Abfig. 90
ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS before, it is
advisable to perform a few tests on slippery surface,
always in safe conditions and fully complying with the
Highway Code of the country where you are driving.
Read the following information carefully. This system,
which is an integral part of the braking system, prevents
one or more wheels from locking and slipping in all road
surface conditions, irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the vehicle can be
controlled even during emergency braking.
The system is completed by EBD (Electronic Braking
Force Distribution), which distributes the braking action
between the front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For the maximum efficiency of the
braking system, a bedding-in period of about 500 km is
needed (for a new vehicle or after having replaced the
brake pads/discs): during this period it is advisable to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.
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SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has come into action
because the brake pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier: it means that the vehicle speed should be
altered to suit the type of road surface.
The ABS system gets the most out of the
available grip but it cannot improve it.
Therefore, you should take great care when
driving on slippery surfaces: don’t take
unnecessary risks.
WARNING
If the ABS intervenes, it is a sign that the
grip between tyre and the road surface
has reached the limit: you must slow down to
adapt the speed to the road grip available.
WARNING
FAILURE WARNING
ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by the turning on of warning
light >on the instrument panel together with the
dedicated message on the reconfigurable multifunction
display (see section “Warning lights and messages”).
In this case, the braking system will still be effective,
although without the extra capacity offered by the ABS
system. Drive carefully to the nearest Abarth Dealership
to have the system checked.
EBD failure
EBD failure is indicated by the turning on of warning
lights >and xon the instrument panel together with
the dedicated message on the reconfigurable
multifunction display (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the
vehicle may swerve when braking sharply. Drive
carefully to the nearest Abarth Dealership to have the
system checked.
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FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ESP system will be
automatically switched off and warning light áwill
appear on the instrument panel along with a message on
the reconfigurable multifunction display (see “Warning
lights and messages”). Contact an Abarth Dealership as
soon as possible.ESP SYSTEM
(Electronic Stability Program)
This is an electronic system controlling car stability in
the event of tyre grip loss, helping to maintain
directional control.
The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when
grip conditions of road surfaces change.
The MSR system (adjustment of the engine braking
torque during gear changes), the HBA system
(automatic increase in the braking pressure during
emergency braking) and the TTC system (with self-
locking differential effect) are present with ESP, ASR and
Hill Holder systems.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is signalled by the blinking of the warning light áon
the instrument panel, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESP system comes on automatically when the
vehicle is started and cannot be turned off.
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with an ESP system.
Your driving style must always be suited to the
road conditions, visibility and traffic. The driver
is ultimately responsible for road safety.
WARNING
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MSR system (engine drive regulation)
This is an integral part of the ASR system that, in the
event of sudden gear shifting on hills, cuts in to provide
torque to the engine, thus preventing excessive driving
wheel drag that, especially in poor grip conditions, can
lead to loss of stability.
TTC system (self-locking differential effect)
The TTC system uses the braking system to produce a behaviour similar to a limited slip differential.
The front braking system, during acceleration while
cornering, acts on the inner wheel, increasing the drive
of the outer wheel (with more load) and distributing the
torque between the front drive wheels dynamically and
continuously according to the driving conditions and the
road surface.
In this way, the system allows particularly effective and
sporty driving to be achieved.
The TTC system intervenes activating the Sport driving
mode of the “Manettino Abarth” system (see the
“Manettino Abarth car dynamic control system (DSS
– Driving Sport Switch)” paragraph in this section).
When the TTC system is active, the ASR system
calibration is changed and made less intrusive.
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with this system.
Your driving style must always be suited to the
road conditions, visibility and traffic.
The driver is always responsible for road safety.
WARNING
When travelling on snowy roads with snow chains, it
may be helpful to have the ASR system less intrusive
(activating the Sport driving mode): in these conditions,
the slipping of the drive wheels when setting off makes it
possible to have better traction.
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REFUELLING THE CAR
Use only unleaded petrol.
To avoid mistakes, the diameter of the fuel filler is too
small to introduce the nozzle of a leaded petrol pumps.
The petrol octane rating (RON) must not be lower
than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic converter leads to
harmful exhaust emissions, thus contributing to air
pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol, even in small
amounts or in an emergency, as this would damage the
catalytic converter beyond repair.
F0U105Abfig. 105
FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 105
To carry out refuelling, open flap A and unscrew cap B.
The cap is fitted with a device C which fastens it to the
lid so it cannot be mislaid.
In some versions, cap B has a lock and key: open flap A,
insert the ignition key then turn it anticlockwise and
unscrew the cap itself.
The sealing may cause a slight pressure increase in the
tank. A suction noise when you release the cap is
therefore entirely normal.
When refuelling, fasten the cap to the device inside the
flap as shown in the
figure.
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