2015 Abarth 500 ESP

Engine compartment
fuse box
The fuse box is located on the right
side of the engine compartment, next
to the battery. To access, press on
device I fig. 124, release the tabs M
and remove cover L.The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse
is on the back of the cover
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124AB0A0131
125AB0A0130
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127) The front and rear tow hooks
should be used only for
emergencies on the road. You are
allowed to tow the vehicle for
short distances using an
appropriate device in accordance
with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the
road in readiness for towing or
transport via a breakdown vehicle.
Tow hooks MUST NOT be used
to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or
for towing operations using cables
or other non-rigid devices.
Respecting the above conditions,
towing must take place with two
vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as
possible along the same centre
line.128) Whilst towing, remember that
as the assistance of the brake
servo and the electric power
steering is not available, greater
force needs to be exerted on
the brake pedal and more effort is
required on the steering wheel.
Do not use flexible cables when
towing and avoid jerky
movements. While towing, make
sure that the trailer hitch does not
damage any components it is
touching. When towing the car,
you must comply with all specific
traffic regulations, both in terms
of the towing device and
behaviour on the road. Do not
start the engine while towing the
car.
129) Because of its conformation,
the car cannot be loaded onto
railway carriages and transported.
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ENGINE OIL
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3)
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
five) after the engine has stopped,
with the car parked on level ground.
Take out the engine oil dipstick B, clean
it with a lint-free cloth and reinsert it.
Extract the engine oil dipstick again and
check that the level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
The range between the MIN and MAX
marks corresponds to about 1 litre
of oil.
If the oil level is near or under the MIN
mark, add oil through the filler A until
it reaches the MAX mark.
The oil level must never exceed the
MAX mark.
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 400 grams every 1,000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to be run in; therefore the engine oil
consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first 5,000 -
6,000 km.IMPORTANT The oil consumption
depends on driving style and the
conditions under which the car is used.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine run for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after
switching it off before checking the
level.
ENGINE COOLANT
The coolant level must be checked
when the engine is cold and must
range between the MIN and MAX
marks on the reservoir.
If the level is too low, unscrew reservoir
cap C fig. 128 and add the fluid
described in the "Technical
specifications" chapter.
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132)
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
Check fluid level through the reservoir.
If the level is too low, lift reservoir cap D
fig. 128 and add the fluid described in
the "Technical specifications" chapter.
After topping up, close cap D, making
sure it is correctly locked.BRAKE FLUID
Check that the fluid is at the maximum
level (the fluid level in the reservoir
must not exceed the MAX mark).
If the fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, undo reservoir cap E fig. 128 and
add the fluid described in the "Technical
specifications" chapter.
134) 135)
32)
IMPORTANT Carefully clean the cap of
the reservoir E and the surrounding
surface.
Take great care to ensure that
impurities do not enter the reservoir
when the cap is opened.
For topping-up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh equal to
or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic
(i.e. it absorbs moisture). For this
reason, if the car is mainly used in areas
with a high degree of atmospheric
humidity, the fluid must be replaced at
more frequent intervals than specified in
the "Scheduled Servicing Plan".
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

IDENTIFICATION
DATA
The following identification codes are
printed and shown on the plates:
❒VIN plate.
❒Chassis marking.
❒Bodywork paint identification plate.
❒Engine marking.
VIN PLATE
It is located on the left side of the
luggage compartment floor and it bears
the following identification data
fig. 134:
BType-approval number.
CVehicle type identification code.
DChassis serial number.
EMaximum permitted weight of vehicle
fully laden.
FMaximum permitted weight of vehicle
fully laden plus trailer.
GMaximum permitted weight on first
axle (front).
HMaximum permitted weight on
second axle (rear).
IEngine type.
LBodywork version code.
MSpare part number.
CHASSIS MARKING
It is located on the right side of the
luggage compartment floor and bears
the following data fig. 135:
❒type of vehicle;
❒chassis serial number.BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The plate is applied on the external
tailgate post (left side) and it bears the
following data fig. 136:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CFiat colour code.
DRespray and touch up code.
ENGINE MARKING
It is stamped on the cylinder block and
includes the type and the engine serial
number.
134AB0A0116135AB0A0118
136AB0A0117
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
Type code312A1000
CycleOtto
Number and position of cylinders 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72 x 84
Total cylinder capacity (cm
3) 1368
Compression ratio 9.8 : 1
Maximum power (EC) (kW) 99
Maximum power (EC) (HP) 135
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5500
Maximum torque (EC) (Nm) 180 (*) / 206 (**)
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 2000
Spark plugsNGK IKR9F8
FuelUnleaded petrol 95 R.O.N.
(*) NORMAL
(**) SPORT
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CORRECT READING OF
THE RIM CODE
Examplefig. 137: 7.00 J
x17H2
7.00rim width in inches (1).
Jprofile of the flange (side projection
where the tyre bead rests) (2).
17rim nominal diameter in inches
(corresponds to diameter of the tyre
to be mounted) (3 = Ø).
H2shape and number of humps
(circumference measurement which
keeps the bead of Tubeless tyres
in position on the rim).RIM PROTECTOR TYRES
148)
WARNING
148) DO NOT fit wheel caps when
using integral wheel caps fixed
(with springs) to the steel rim and
after-sale tyres provided with
Rim Protector (fig. 138). Use of
unsuitable tyres and wheel caps
may cause sudden loss of tyre
pressure.
138AB0A0120
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WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90%
and without optional equipment)1035
Payload including the driver (*) 390
Maximum permitted loads (**)
– front axle830
– rear axle640
– total1425
Towable loads
- braked trailer800
– trailer without brakes 400
Maximum load on roof 50
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes) 60
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum permissible loads.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF
ITS LIFE
Fiat has been committed for many years to safeguarding the environment through the constant improvement of its production
processes and manufacturing products that are increasingly compatible with nature. To grant customers the best possible
service in terms of respecting environmental laws and in response to European Directive 2000/53/EC governing vehicles at the
end of their life, Fiat is offering all customers the opportunity of handing over their vehicle* at the end of its life without incurring
any additional costs.
The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over, the last keeper or owner should not incur any expenses
as a result of it having a zero or negative market value. In particular, in almost all European Union countries, until 1 January
2007, vehicles registered after 1 July 2002 will be collected free of charge, whilst from 2007 collection will be free of charge
irrespective of the year of registration as long as the vehicle contains its basic components (in particular, the engine and
bodywork) and has no additional waste.
To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, contact a Fiat Dealership or authorised collection and
scrapping centres. These centres have been carefully chosen to offer high quality service for the collection, treatment and
recycling of vehicles at their end of life, respecting the surrounding environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from a Fiat or Fiat Commercial Vehicle
Dealership or by calling the freephone number 00800 3428 0000 or by going on the Fiat website.
* Vehicle for transporting passengers with a maximum of nine seats with a total permitted weight of 3.5 t
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