2017 Abarth 500 towing

SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Abarth has planned a
series of checks and services at fixed
distance intervals or fixed time intervals,
as described in the Scheduled
Servicing Plan.
Before each service, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
fluids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all
Abarth Dealerships according to a set
time schedule. If, during each
operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with the explicit
agreement of the Customer. If your car
is used frequently for towing, the
interval between one service operation
and the next should be reduced.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Scheduled Servicing interventions are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure
to have them carried out may invalidate
the warranty.It is advisable to inform an Abarth
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
For versions fitted with specific
equipment, in addition to what is
described in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan, refer to the relevant additional
items in the dedicated supplements.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
You are advised to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have
been designed and produced
specifically for Abarth cars (see table
"Capacities" in the "Technical
specifications" chapter).
DEMANDING USE OF
THE CAR
If the vehicle is used mainly under one
of the following conditions:
if the car is used under demanding
conditions, e.g. on track;
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect condition of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes)
and rubber elements (boots - sleeves
- bushes - etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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SERVICING AND CARE

Jump starting
................................ 108
Lifting the vehicle
.......................... 126
Light bulbs
– bulbs (replacement) ................... 92
– general instructions ................... 92
– types of bulbs ........................... 93
Lubricants (specifications) .............. 142
Luggage Compartment .................. 36
– closing ...................................... 36
– extending the luggage
compartment ............................ 36
Main beam headlights
.................. 20
Main beam headlights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 97
Manual climate control ................... 25
– controls ..................................... 25
Menu options ................................. 41
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)
................................ 98
Paintwork (maintenance)
............... 127
Parking sensors ............................. 88
Parking the vehicle ......................... 83
Passenger side front airbag ............ 75
Performance .................................. 144
Pre-tensioners................................ 65
– Load limiters.............................. 65
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones
......................................... 4Rear light clusters (bulb
replacement) ................................ 97
Rear seats (backrest release).......... 16
Rear view mirrors ........................... 19
Rear window washer (jets).............. 126
Rear window wiper/washer ............ 23
Reconfigurable multifunction
display ......................................... 39
Refuelling ....................................... 141
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 89
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 96
Right hand drive versions ............... 148
Rims
– dimensions................................ 136
– wheels and tyres ....................... 126
Rims and tyres ............................... 136
Safety
........................................... 64
– seat belts .................................. 64
SBR system ................................... 65
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 114
Screen wiper/washer ..................... 23
Seat belts
– using the seat belts ................... 64
Seat belts (maintenance) ................ 66
Seats ............................................. 15
– Front seats ................................ 15
Sensors
– parking ...................................... 88
Servicing and maintenance ............ 113
– Demanding use of the car ......... 118– periodic checks ......................... 118
– scheduled servicing ................... 113
– Scheduled Servicing Plan .......... 114
Side airbags (Side bag - Window
bag) ............................................. 78
Side bags (front side airbags) ......... 78
Side lights/daytime running lights
(bulb replacement) ....................... 97
Snow chains .................................. 127
Snow tyres ..................................... 126
Soft top.......................................... 30
Spark plugs (type) .......................... 134
SPORT .......................................... 87
Sport front seats ............................ 16
Starting the engine ......................... 82
Steering wheel ............................... 18
Sun roof ......................................... 29
Technical data
.............................. 133
The keys ........................................ 11
– Key with remote control............. 11
– Mechanical key ......................... 11
Third brake light (bulb
replacement) ................................ 98
Towing the vehicle .......................... 110
Towing trailers ................................ 90
TRIP button.................................... 43
Trip computer................................. 42
Ty r e s
– inflation pressures ..................... 136
– snow tyres................................. 136
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