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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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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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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WASHER FLUID fig. 169
To top up, remove the cap A.
Pour a mixture of water and TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35, in the following concentrations:
30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and 70% water in
summer.
50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and 50% water in
winter.
At temperatures below -20°C, use undiluted TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35 fluid.
Check level using the reservoir.
Do not travel with the windscreen
washer reservoir empty: the windscreen
washer is fundamental for improving visibility.
WARNING
Certain commercial additives for
windscreen washers are inflammable.
The engine compartment contains hot parts
which could start a fire on contact.
WARNING
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F0U177Abfig. 173198
F0U176Abfig. 172
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades fig. 172
How to remove the blade:
❒lift the arm A off the windscreen;
❒turn blade B 90° around pin C, located at the end of
the wiper arm;
❒remove the blade from the pin C.
How to insert the blade:
❒fit pin C into the hole located in the middle of the
blade B;
❒refit the arm with the blade on the windscreen.
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Changing the rear window blade fig. 173
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover A and remove the arm from the car,
slackening the nut B that fastens it to the pivot pin;
❒position the new arm correctly and tighten the nut;
❒lower the cover.
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F0U179Abfig. 174F0U178Abfig. 175
Rear window washer fig. 175
Rear window washer jets are fixed.
The nozzle holder is located above the rear window.
SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen washer fig. 174
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check that there is
fluid in the reservoir: see “Checking fluid levels” in this
chapter).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged; use a
needle to unblock them if necessary.
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INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped under the
mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.)
which could cause oxidisation of the sheet metal.
Glasses
To clean glasses, use specific window cleaner products.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or
altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with
a cloth in the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment thoroughly at the end of
every winter. Be careful not to direct the jet of water
onto electronic control units. Adequately protect the
upper air vents to prevent damage to the windscreen
wiper motor. Have this operation performed at a
specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the
engine cold and the ignition key in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure that the various
protections (e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.: petrol)
or ketenes (e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens.
Never use flammable products, such as
petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean
the inside of the car. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during the
cleaning operation may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cylinders in the
vehicle: risk of bursting. Aerosol cylinders
must not be exposed to a temperature
exceeding 50°C. When the car is exposed to
sunlight, the internal temperature can greatly
exceed this value.
WARNING
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REAL LEATHER STEERING WHEEL/GEAR
LEVER KNOB
These components must be cleaned with mild soap and
water only.
Never use alcohol and/or alcohol-based products.
Before using off-the-shelf products designed for cleaning
vehicle interiors, make sure that they do not contain
alcohol and/or alcohol-based substances.
If window cleaner accidentally drips onto the steering
wheel or gear lever knob, wipe away immediately and
then wash the affected area with mild soap and water.
IMPORTANT Be careful when using a steering wheel
lock device, where applicable, to prevent damaging the
leather upholstery by rubbing.
INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior plastic parts with a
microfibre cloth, if possible, moistened with a solution
of water and non-abrasive mild soap. Use specific
products for cleaning plastic, without solvents and
specifically designed to prevent damage to the
appearance and colour of the treated parts to remove
grease and tough stains.
Remove dust using a microfibre cloth, if necessary
moistened with water. The use of paper tissues is not
recommended as these may leave residues.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol or petroleum to clean
the instrument panel.
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Unleaded petrol with no less than 95
RON (EN 228 Specification)
Mixture of 50% water and
PARAFLU
UP(❒ )
SELENIA ABARTH 5W-40
TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
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5 ÷ 7
6.0
2.6
3.0
1.5
0.5
2.2
CAPACITIES
1.4 Turbo Multi Air Specified fuelsand original lubricants
Fuel tank: litres
including a reserve of: litres
Engine cooling system: litres
Engine sump: kgEngine sump and filter:kg
Gearbox/differential casing: kg
Hydraulic brake circuit:kg
Windscreen/rear window washer fluid reservoir: litres
(❒) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh climate conditions, we re\
commend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUP
and distilled water.
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