2015 Abarth 500 wheel

TOWING THE CAR
The tow hook, which is supplied with
the vehicle, is housed in the tool box,
under the carpet in the luggage
compartment.
125) 126) 127) 128) 129)
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
Proceed as follows:
FrontRear
❒release the cap A fig. 127
❒take the tow hook B fig. 127 from its
housing in the tool box;
❒fully tighten it on the threaded pin.
WARNING
125) Before starting towing
operations, turn the ignition key to
MAR-ON and then to STOP,
without extracting it. The steering
column will automatically lock
when the key is removed and the
wheels cannot be steered.
126) Before tightening the ring clean
the threaded housing thoroughly.
Make sure that the ring is fully
fastened in the housing before
towing the car.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
❒release the cap A fig. 126
❒take the tow hook B fig. 126 from its
housing in the tool box;
❒fully tighten it on the threaded pin.

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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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the car to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............154
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN .....155
PERIODIC CHECKS ........................158
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CAR .....158
CHECKING LEVELS........................159
AIR CLEANER/POLLEN FILTER ......162
BATTERY ........................................162
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................164
RUBBER HOSES ............................165
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER ............................................165
BODYWORK ...................................167
INTERIORS .....................................169
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WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre,
including the space-saver wheel,
approximately every two weeks and
before long journeys: the pressure
should be checked with the tyre rested
and cold.
140) 141) 142) 143)
It is normal for the pressure to increase
when the car is used; for the correct
tyre inflation pressure, see "Wheels" in
the "Technical specifications" chapter.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal
tyre wear fig. 129:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In
any case, follow the laws in force in the
country you are in.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp
braking, screech starts and violent
shocks against pavements, potholes
or other hard obstacles. Driving for
long stretches over uneven roads can
damage the tyres;
❒periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tread wear.
Contact an Abarth Dealership
if required.
❒avoid overloading the car when
travelling: this may cause serious
damage to the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop
immediately and change it to avoid
damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspensions and steering system;
❒tyres age even if they are not used a
great deal. Cracks in the tread and
on the side walls are a sign of ageing.
In any event, have the tyres checked
by specialised personnel if they
have been fitted for longer than 6
years. Also remember to check the
space-saver wheel with particular
care;❒in the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of
unknown origin;
❒if a tyre is changed, also change the
inflation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to
change them over every 10–15
thousand kilometres, keeping them
on the same side of the car to avoid
inverting the direction of rotation.
WARNING
140) Remember that the road
holding qualities of your car also
depend on correct tyre pressures.
141) If tyre pressure is too low, it
may overheat and be severely
damaged as a result.
142) Do not exchange the tyres from
the left to the right of the car and
vice versa.
143) Never submit alloy rims to
repainting treatments requiring
the use of temperatures
exceeding 150°C. The mechanical
properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the
following:
❒atmospheric pollution
❒salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
❒seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne
atmospheric dust and sand, as well as
mud and gravel raised by other vehicles
is also not to be underestimated.
Abarth has used the best
manufacturing technologies on your car
to effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These include:
❒painting products and systems which
give the car particular resistance to
corrosion and abrasion;
❒use of galvanised (or pretreated)
sheet metal, with high resistance
to corrosion;
❒spraying of underbody, engine
compartment, wheel arch interiors
and other parts with highly protective
wax products;❒spraying of plastic parts, with a
protective function in the more
exposed points: underdoor, inner
wing, edges, etc.;
❒use of "open" boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets of
moisture from triggering rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original
element of the structure or bodywork.
For the general terms of this warranty,
refer to the Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also protects the
underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent rust formation.
Use only original paint products for
touch-ups (see "Bodywork paint
identification plate" in the "Technical
specifications" chapter).Normal maintenance of paintwork
consists in washing the car: the
frequency depends on the conditions
and environment where the car is used.
For example, in highly polluted areas,
or if the roads are spread with salt, it is
advisable to wash the car more
frequently.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as
follows:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to
prevent damage to it if the car is
washed in an automatic system;
❒if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the car, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Remember that the build
up of water can damage the car over
a period of time;
❒wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Everything you may find useful for
understanding how your vehicle
is made and works is contained in this
chapter and illustrated with data, tables
and graphics. For the enthusiasts and
the technician, but also just for those
who want to know every detail of their
car.IDENTIFICATION DATA....................172
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK
VERSIONS ......................................173
ENGINE ..........................................174
FUEL SUPPLY .................................175
TRANSMISSION .............................176
BRAKES .........................................177
SUSPENSION .................................178
STEERING ......................................179
WHEELS .........................................180
DIMENSIONS ..................................184
PERFORMANCE .............................185
WEIGHTS........................................186
SUPPLIES .......................................187
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............188
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................191
CO2 EMISSIONS ............................192
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE ................................................193
RADIOFREQUENCY REMOTE
CONTROL: MINISTERIAL
APPROVALS ...................................194
WHAT TO DO IF ..............................195
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SUSPENSION
Version 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
FrontMacPherson independent wheels, mechanical crossmember, shock
absorbers and coil springs; anti-roll bar.
Reartorsion beam with interconnected wheels consisting of a torsion axle,
anti-roll bar and two tubular arms with shock absorbers and coil
springs.
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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass
tyres. All approved tyres are listed in the
registration document.
IMPORTANT If there are any
discrepancies between the Owner
Handbook and the registration
document, take the information from
the latter. For safe driving, the car must
be fitted with tyres of the same make
and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use air chambers
with tubeless tyres.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from rim
to rim: 0.5±1mm
The values refer to the car in running
order.
CORRECT TYRE READING
Example fig. 137:
195/45 R 16 84V
195Rated width (S, distance in mm
between sidewalls)
45Height/width ratio (H/S) as a
percentage
RRadial tyre
16Rim diameter in inches (Ø)
84Load index (capacity)
VMaximum speed index
Maximum speed index
Qup to 160 km/h
Rup to 170 km/h
Sup to 180 km/h
Tup to 190 km/h
Uup to 200 km/h
Hup to 210 km/h
Vup to 240 km/h
Wup to 270 km/hMaximum speed index
for snow tyres
QM+Sup to 160 km/h
TM+Sup to 190 km/h
HM+Sup to 210 km/h
Load index (capacity)
70= 335 kg81= 462 kg
71= 345 kg82= 475 kg
72= 355 kg83= 487 kg
73= 365 kg84= 500 kg
74= 375 kg85= 515 kg
75= 387 kg86= 530 kg
76= 400 kg87= 545 kg
77= 412 kg88= 560 kg
78= 425 kg89= 580 kg
79= 437 kg90= 600 kg
80= 450 kg91= 615 kg
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