2013 Abarth 500 steering wheel

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CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IINDEX
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is
housed in the tool box under the boot
mat.
FASTENING THE TOW
RING fig. 42-43
Proceed as follows:
❒release the cap A(only present in the
rear section Fig. 43);
❒take the tow hook Bfrom its seat in
the tool support;
❒tighten the ring on the rear or front
threaded pin.
Before beginning the tow,
turn the ignition key to MAR
and then to STOP, without extract-
ing it If the key is extracted, the steer-
ing wheel lock will be automatically
activated, thus preventing steering
WARNING
Because of the vehicle con-
formation, it cannot be
loaded onto railway carriages and
transported.
WARNING
The power brakes and the
electrical power steering will
not work while the car is being towed.
More effort on the brake pedal and
steering wheel will therefore be re-
quired. Do not use wires for towing.
Do not jerk. Make sure not to dam-
age parts in contact with the car
while towing. Respect the specific
rules of the Highway Code when tow-
ing the car specifically in relation to
the towing device and the behaviour
to maintain on the road.
Do not start the engine while towing
the car.
WARNING
fig. 42

F0S115Abfig. 43

F0S116Ab
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IN AN
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the tyre pressures every couple of
weeks and before long journies.
This check should be carried out with the
tyres at rest and cold.
It is normal for pressure to increase when
the car is used. For the correct tyre in-
flation pressure, see “Wheels” in “Tech-
nical specifications” section.
fig. 4F0S118Ab
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒Avoid braking suddenly, burning starts
and violent knocks against the curb,
potholes or other obstacles if possible.
Long distances on rough roads may
damage the tyres;
❒check the tyres regularly for cuts on the
sides, swelling or irregular tread wear.
Go to a Abarth Dealership if required.
❒do not over load your car: this may
cause serious damage to wheels and
tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and charge it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering
system; Wrong pressure causes abnormal wear of
tyres fig. 4:
Anormal pressure: evenly worn tread.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
on the edges.
Cexcessive pressure: tread particularly
worn in the middle.
The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-
es, follow the laws in force in the coun-
try where you are driving.
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DEVICES
CORRECT USE
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 142
ENGINE CODE - BODYWORK VERSION ...................144
ENGINE .................................................................................. 145
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 146
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 146
BRAKES................................................................................... 147
SUSPENSIONS ....................................................................... 147
STEERING ............................................................................... 147
WHEELS.................................................................................. 148
DIMENSIONS......................................................................... 151
PERFORMANCE ................................................................... 152
WEIGHTS............................................................................... 153
CAPACITIES ...........................................................................154
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .............................................. 155
FUEL CONSUMPTION .......................................................157
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 158
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL
(Declaration of conformity) ................................................159
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SPECIFICATIONS
SUSPENSIONS
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Front
Rear
BRAKES
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency the first time
the brakes are applied.
STEERING
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Type
Diameter of steering
between platforms mwith Mc Pherson type independent wheels; consisting of a mechanical crosspiece,
shock absorbers, helical springs and stabilizer bar.
with torquing axle and interconnected wheels; consisting of torquing axle and
two tubular arms with shock absorbers and helical springs.
rack and pinion with dual strategy electric power steering (normal/sport)
10.8 disk type (self-ventilated disc)
solid disc
controlled by hand lever, acting on rear brakes
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IN AN
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Rear fog lights ...................................... 38
– activation ........................................ 38
– bulb replacement .......................... 113
Rear head restraints............................ 24
Rear screen washer ........................... 36
– activation ........................................ 36
– fluid level ........................................ 130
Rear screen wiper .............................. 36
– activation ........................................ 36
– brushes ...........................................136
– sprayers .......................................... 137
Rear seats ............................................. 24
Rear view mirrors .............................. 26
– exterior .......................................... 26
– interior ........................................... 26
Refuelling the car ................................ 62
Rev counter ......................................... 10
Reversing light ..................................... 113
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 50
Rubber hoses ....................................... 135
Safety ................................................... 63
Saving on fuel ....................................... 82
SBR (system) ........................................ 64
Seat adjustment ................................... 23
Seat belts ............................................... 64
– warnings .........................................65
– use of .............................................. 64
– load limiters ................................... 65
– maintenance .................................. 67
– seatbelt tensioners ....................... 65Seatbelt tensioners ............................. 65
Seats ...................................................... 23
Sidelights ............................................... 34
– rear bulb replacement ................. 113
Snow chains ......................................... 85
Spark plugs ............................................ 145
Speedometer (tachometer) ............... 10
Sport functions activation ................. 37
Starting the engine ........................80-96
– jump starting with battery .......... 96
– bump starting ............................... 97
– ignition switch .............................. 7
– how to warm up the engine
that has just started ..................... 81
– engine turn off ............................... 81
Starting the engine and driving ........ 79
Steering ................................................. 147
Steering column lock ......................... 7
Steering wheel adjustment ............... 25
Storing the car .................................... 85
Sun roof ................................................ 41
– emergency action ......................... 43
Sun visors ............................................. 39
Suspension ........................................... 147
Symbols ................................................. 4
Tachometer (speedometer) ........... 10
TTC System ....................................... 54
Technical data ..................................... 141
Main beam headlights ....................... 34
– activation ........................................ 34
– flashing the headlights .................. 34
– bulb replacement .......................... 112
Manual climate control system ........ 29
Motor oil
– technical specifications ................ 155
– consumption .................................. 129
– checking fluid levels ...................... 129
MSR (system) .......................................54
Multifunctional and reconfigurable
multifunctional display...................... 11
Number plate light ............................ 114
Oddment compartment .................. 39
Paint ..................................................... 138
Parking .................................................. 81
Parking sensors .................................... 57
Particulate Filter (DPF) ...................... 132
Performance ........................................ 152
Plates...................................................... 142
Power supply ....................................... 146
Power windows .................................. 44
Protecting the environment ............. 62
Radio .................................................... 60
Radio and cell phone transmitters .. 61
Radio frequency remote control .... 159
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