105
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
❒if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re-
store proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and restart;
❒drive with the utmost care to the near-
est Abarth Dealership.
Remember to inform the
workshop that the tyre has
been treated with a quick repair kit.
Give the instruction booklet to the
tyre repair workshop personnel.
WARNING
FOR CHECKING AND
RESTORING PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor may also be used for
restoring pressure only. Release the quick
coupling and connect directly to the tyre
valve fig. 17; in this way, the cylinder will
not be connected to the compressor and
no sealant will be injected.
fig. 17F0S090Ab
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Service coupons shall be performed every 30,000 km
Thousands of miles
Thousands of kilometres
Months
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure
if required
Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check the operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,
adjust the sprayers
Check the position and wear of the windscreen and
rear window wiper blades
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear and
operation of pad wear signalling
visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Check tension and if necessary adjust the accessory
drive belts
Visually inspect the accessory drive belt conditions
Replace accessory drive belts
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke18 36 54 72 90 108
30 60 90 120 150 180
24 48 72 96 120 144
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
YOU CAR
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Fog lights .............................................. 37
– activation ..................................37-38
– bulb replacement .......................... 113
Follow Me Home device ................... 35
Front seats ........................................... 23
– cleaning ........................................... 140
Fuel cap ................................................. 62
Fuel cut-off system ............................. 38
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 62
Fuel level gauge ................................... 10
Fuel......................................................... 154
– tank capacity .................................. 154
– fuel consumption .......................... 157
– fuel level gauge .............................. 10
– refuelling ......................................... 154
– fuel cut-off system ....................... 38
Functions menu ................................... 13
Fuse positions ...................................... 117
Fuse replacement ............................... 116
Glove compartment ......................... 40
GSI Shift up ........................................... 19
Handbrake .......................................... 81
Hazard lights ........................................ 37
Headlights .............................................50
– beam aim control ........................ 51
– beam orientation ......................... 50– orientation of fog lights ............... 51
– beam orientation abroad ............51
Heated rear window ................28-29-31
Heating/ventilation system ............... 28
Heating/ventilation system.................28
Hill Holder system ............................. 53
Identification data .............................. 142
Ignition switch .................................... 7
In an emergency .................................. 95
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ................................................ 60
Instrument panel ................................. 8
Instruments .......................................... 8
Intelligent washing .............................. 35
Interior fittings .................................... 39
Interiors ................................................ 139
Isofix child seat ................................. 71
Jacking the car .................................... 121
Key with remote control ................ 5
Key without remote control .......... 5
Levels ................................................... 128
Lighting (replacing a light bulb) ........107
– general indications ........................ 108
– types of lights ................................ 109
Load limiters ........................................ 65 – side bulb replacement ................. 112
– rear bulb replacement ................. 113
Doors .................................................... 43
Dualdrive
(electric power steering system) .. 56
Engine compartment (washing) ...... 139
Engine Cooling Circuit ...................... 10
Engine cooling system fluid level ..... 130
Engine oil level. .................................... 129
Engine..................................................... 145
– identification code ........................144
– specifications ................................. 145
– branding .......................................... 143
EOBD (system) ...................................55
ESP system ....................................... 52
External lights ...................................... 34
Fiat CODE system ........................... 4
Fix & Go (quick repair kit) .............. 98
Fixed glass roof ................................... 41
Flashing the headlights .......................34
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 155
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