2015 Abarth 500 spark plugs

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SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS,
CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
WHY CHOOSING
GENUINE PARTS
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FILLING THE TANK
To fill the tank completely, top-up twice
after the first click of the fuel supply
gun. Further top-ups could cause faults
in the fuel supply system.
FUEL TANK PLUG
Plug B fig. 66 is fitted with loss
prevention device C which secures it to
flap A.
Unscrew plug B using the ignition key.
The sealing may cause a slight pressure
increase in the tank. A little breathing
off, while slackening the plug is
absolutely normal. When refuelling,
fasten the plug to the device inside the
flap as shown in fig. 66.
58)
WARNING
58) Keep naked flames or lit
cigarettes away from the fuel tank
filler: fire risk. Keep your face
away from the fuel filler to prevent
breathing in harmful vapours.
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
The following devices are used for
reducing petrol fuel engine emissions:
❒three-way catalytic converter
(catalytic converter)
❒oxygen sensors
❒evaporation control system.
59)
In addition, do not let the engine run,
even for a test, with one or more spark
plugs disconnected.
WARNING
59) Under operating conditions, the
catalytic converter becomes very
hot. Therefore, do not park the car
on flammable materials (grass,
dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): risk
of fire.66AB0A0058
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
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Check operation of the wiper/washer system and adjust
jets, if necessary●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment
locks, as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Check soft top operation while closing and opening; check
sealing gaskets and lubrication of canvas sliding side
guides (cabrio versions only)●●●●●●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary●●●●●
Visually inspect condition and wear of rear and front disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator (for
versions/markets where provided)●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●
Check tensioning of accessory drive belt(s) and adjust if
necessary●●
Visually inspect condition of toothed timing drive belt●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter●●●●●●●●●●
Replace spark plugs (1)●●●●●
(1) The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: only use spark plugs of the same make and type specially
certified for 1.4 Turbo petrol Abarth engines (see the information in the "Engine" paragraph); strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan; for spark plug replacement it is advisable to contact an Abarth Dealership.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

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