2016 Abarth 500 roof

DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
fig. 123
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Right dipped headlight power supply F12 7,5
Left dipped headlight and headlight alignment control unit
power supplyF13 7,5
Engine compartment junction unit switch F31 5
Front, rear and luggage compartment roof lights F32 7,5
Diagnosis socket, radio, climate control, EOBD F36 10
Brake light switch, instrument panel node F37 5
Central door locking F38 15
Windscreen/rear window washer pump F43 15
Driver's side electric windows F47 20
Passenger side electric window F48 20
Parking sensor, control backlighting, electric mirrors F49 5
Airbag node F50 7,5
Radio switch,Blue&Me™, climate control system, brake
lights, clutchF51 7,5
Instrument panel node F53 5
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IN AN EMERGENCY

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPERE
Climate control fan F08 30
AvailableF09 15
Acoustic warnings F10 15
Engine management system (secondary loads) F11 10
Main beam headlights F14 15
Electric roof motor F15 20
Powertrain Control Module F17 10
AvailableF18 7,5
Air conditioning compressor F19 7,5
Heated rear window, mirror defrosters F20 30
Fuel pumpF21 15
Ignition coilF22 15
Powertrain Control Module F22 20
Braking system (control unit, valves) F23 20
+15 Braking system, electrical steering, yaw sensor F24 7,5
Fog lightsF30 15
AvailableF84 10
Front power socket (with or without cigar lighter) F85 15
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AIR CLEANER/
POLLEN FILTER
For filter replacement, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
BATTERY
The car is fitted with a low-maintenance
battery: no electrolyte top-ups with
distilled water are needed in standard
conditions of use.
INSPECTING THE
CHARGE AND THE
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
The operations must be carried out as
described in this Owner Handbook only
by specialised personnel. Any top-up
operations must be carried out by
skilled personnel and by an Abarth
Dealership.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
136) 137) 138) 139)
33)
4)
If required, replace the battery with an
original spare part with the same
specifications.
If a battery with different specifications
is fitted, the service intervals given in
the "Scheduled Servicing Plan" will no
longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that
the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any lights
from remaining on inside the
passenger compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the car:
the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all interior
lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
❒before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect
the negative battery pole;
❒completely tighten the battery
terminals.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

REPLACING THE REAR
WINDOW WIPER BLADE
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover A fig. 131 and remove
the arm from the car, undoing the nut
B fig. 131 that fastens it to the pivot
pin;
❒correctly position the new arm and
tighten the nut fully;
❒lower the cover.
JETS
Windscreen washer
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly
check that there is fluid in the reservoir
(see "Checking levels" in this chapter).
Then check that the jet holes are not
clogged; use a needle to unblock them
if necessary.The windscreen jets are directed by
adjusting the angle.
The jets should be directed at about
1/3 of the height from the top edge of
the windscreen fig. 132.
IMPORTANT In versions with a sun
roof, make sure that the sun roof is
closed before operating the front jets.Rear window washer
The rear window washer jets are fixed.
The jet holder is on the rear window
fig. 133.
WARNING
144) Driving with worn windscreen/
rear window wiper blades is a
serious hazard, because visibility
is reduced in bad weather.
131AB0A0113
132AB0A0114
133AB0A0115
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

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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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

FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in the tables below are determined on the basis of the type-approval tests laid down by
specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for measuring consumption:
❒urban cycle: cold starting followed by driving that simulates urban use of the car;
❒extra-urban cycle: frequent accelerating in all gears, simulating extra-urban use of the car: speed varies between 0 and
120 km/h;
❒combined consumption: calculated with a weighting of approximately 37% of the urban cycle and 63% of the extra-urban
cycle.
IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic conditions, weather conditions, driving style, general condition of the car, trim level/
equipment/accessories, use of the climate control system, car load, presence of roof racks and other situations that adversely
affect the aerodynamics or wind resistance lead to different fuel consumption values than those measured.
FUEL CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE (litres/100 km)
Versions Urban Extra-urban Combined
1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH 8.5 5.4 6.5
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WHATTODOIF
Fault Possible solution
... A TYRE IS PUNCTURED. Use the Fix&Go tyre repair kit. See page 131
... A TYRE DEFLATES. Restore the correct pressure. See page 183
... THE BATTERY IS FLAT. -See page 149 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... THE INTERNAL ROOF LIGHT DOES NOT
SWITCH ON.Replace the bulb.See page 142 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF
LIGHT DOES NOT SWITCH ON.Replace the bulb.See page 143 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... AN EXTERNAL BULB (main beam, dipped
beam headlights...) DOES NOT COME ON.-Contact an Abarth
Dealership.
Replace the bulb.See page 142 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... THE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT
WORK.Replace the batteries inside the remote
control.See page 13 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... AN ELECTRIC WINDOW DOES NOT
WORK.Check the relevant protection fuse.See GENERAL
INFORMATION
page 144 or
contact an Abarth
Dealership.
Have the relevant window raising / lowering
motor checked.Contact an Abarth
Dealership.
... AN INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING
LIGHT SWITCHES ON.- See page 83.
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