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IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50% for
a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (e.g.
already at -10°C). Refer to the paragraph “Car
inactivity” in “Starting and driving” if the car is left
parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to install electrical
accessories which require permanent electrical supply
(alarm, etc.) or accessories influencing the electrical
supply requirements, contact an Abarth Dealership
whose qualified personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices available in Lineaccessori Abarth,
will evaluate the overall electric absorption, checking
whether the car’s electric system is capable of
withstanding the load required, or whether it should be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing energy even with
the engine off, they gradually run down the battery.WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, including the space-saver,
every two weeks and before long journeys. The pressure
should be checked with the tyre rested and cold.
While driving the car, the pressure increases under
standard conditions: for the correct tyre inflation
pressure, see “Wheels” in the “Technical specifications”
chapter.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear fig. 171:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn;
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges;
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less than
1.6 mm thick. In all cases, follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒Avoid braking suddenly, high-powered starts and
violent impacts against curbs, potholes or other
obstacles if possible. Driving for long stretches over
bumpy roads can damage the tyres;
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F0U183Abfig. 179
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Radial typetubeless tyres. The vehicle registration document also
lists all type-approved tyres.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepancies between the
information provided in this “Owner Handbook” and the
“Vehicle registration document”, only the latter is valid.
For safe driving, the car must be fitted with tyres of the
same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes in the case of
tubeless tyres.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Total front toe in: + 1 ± 1 mm
Total rear toe in: + 1.7 ± 2 mm
The values refer to the car in running order. READING TYRE CODE fig. 179Example: 205/45 R17” 88V
205 = Nominal width (S, distance between sidewalls in
mm).
45 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in percentage.
R = Radial tyre.
17 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
88 = Load rating (capacity).
V = Maximum speed index.
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70 = 335 kg 81= 462 kg
71 = 345 kg 82= 475 kg
72 = 355 kg 83= 487 kg
73 = 365 kg 84= 500 kg
74 = 375 kg 85= 515 kg
75 = 387 kg 86= 530 kg
76 = 400 kg 87= 545 kg
77 = 412 kg 88= 560 kg
78 = 425 kg 89= 580 kg
79 = 437 kg 90= 600 kg
80 = 450 kg 91= 615 kg Q = up to 160 km/h.
R = up to 170 km/h.
S = up to 180 km/h.
T = up to 190 km/h.
U = up to 200 km/h.
H = up to 210 km/h.
V = up to 240 km/h.
W = up to 270 km/h.
Y = up to 300 km/h.
QM + S = up to 160 km/h.
TM + S = up to 190 km/h.
HM + S = up to 210 km/h.
Maximum speed index
Maximum speed index for snow tyres
Load rating (capacity)
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