2016 Abarth 500 Owner handbook (in English)

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.
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RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED
Version Rims Tyres provided Snow tyres
1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH61/2 J x 16H2-ET35 195/45 R16 84 V XL (*)
(**) 7 J x 16H2-ET35 195/45 R16 84 V XL (*)
7 J x 17H2-ET35 205/40 R17 84 W XL
7 J x 17H2-ET38 205/40 R17 84 W XL
(*) 7-mm chains can be fitted.
(**) Winter tyres (Pirelli Snow Sport 195/45 R16) are also available for use if the car is mainly driven on snow-covered roads.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
When the tyres are warm, the inflation pressure should be +0.3 bar compared with the prescribed value.
However, recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold.
Ty r e sMedium load (*)Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
195/45 R16 84 V XL 2.3 2.1 2.6 2.4
205/40 R17 84 W XL 2.3 2.1 2.6 2.4
(*) At speeds above 160 km/h, use the inflation pressures for maximum load conditions.
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DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the car equipped with its standard-supplied tyres. Height is measured with car
unladen.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT VOLUMEUnladen capacity (V.D.A. standards): = 185 dm
3
AB C D EFG I
3657 776 2300 581 1480/1485(*) 1415/1409(*) 1627 1408/1402(*)
(*) With 205/40 R17 tyres
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE
Max. allowed speed after initial car use, in km/h.
Version Top speed (km/h)
1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH 205
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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

SUPPLIES
Version 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
Prescribed fuels and original
lubricants
Fuel tank (litres) 35
Unleaded petrol not less than 95 RON
(EN 228 specification)
Fuel tank reserve (litres) 5
Engine cooling system (litres) 5.15Mixture of 50% distilled water and 50%
PARAFLU
UP(*)
Engine sump (litres) 2.75
SELENIA ABARTH 10W50
Engine sump and filter (litres) 2.90
Gearbox/differential casing (litres) 1.65TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
Hydraulic brake circuit (kg) 0.55TUTELA TOP 4
Windscreen and rear window washer
fluid reservoir (litres)2.5Mixture of water andTUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35
(*) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Your car is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of the
Scheduled Servicing Plan. Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission
specifications. Lubricant quality is crucial for engine operation and duration.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
UseFluid and lubricant features for a correct use of
the carGenuine fluids
and lubricantsReplacement
interval
Engine lubricants
35)SAE 10W50 grade totally synthetic lubricant.SELENIA ABARTH
10W50Contractual
Technical Reference
No. 0101According to
Scheduled Servicing
Plan
In the case of emergency, if lubricants with the prescribed specifications are not available, products with the minimum indicated
ACEA performance can be used for topping up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
IMPORTANT
35) The use of products with specifications other than those indicated above could cause damage to the engine not
covered by the warranty.
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