2017 Abarth 500 refuelling

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!
REFUELLING
Only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95, in compliance with the European specification EN 228. The use of
other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Version with manual gearbox: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Versions with robotised sequential gearbox: make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Parking) or N
(Neutral), fully depress the brake pedal, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine is started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to install electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact an Abarth
Dealership. They will calculate the overall electrical consumption and check that the car’s electrical system can support the required load.
CODE Card
(where provided)
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. We recommend that you always carry the electronic code provided on the CODE Card with you, in
case you need to perform an emergency start.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS
... important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of your car over time. Special attention must
be paid to the symbols provided
(safety of persons)(environmental protection)(car integrity).

STARTING AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the core of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and
our wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE ................ 82
PARKING THE VEHICLE ................. 83
USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX .... 84
USING THE ROBOTISED
SEQUENTIAL TRANSMISSION ....... 84
SPORT FUNCTION ......................... 87
PARKING SENSORS....................... 88
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE ........... 89
TOWING TRAILERS ........................ 90
81

WARNING
21)For correct operation of the system,
sensors must always be clean from mud,
dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors must be washed using
clean water, with the addition of vehicle
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than
10 cm away.
22)Have interventions on the bumper in
the area of the sensors carried out only by
an Abarth Dealership. Interventions on
the bumper that are not carried out
properly may compromise the operation of
the parking sensors.
WARNING
115)Parking and other dangerous
manoeuvres are, however, always the
driver’s responsibility. While carrying out
these manoeuvres, always make sure that
no people (especially children) or animals
are in the area concerned. The parking
sensors are an aid for the driver, but the
driver must never allow their attention
to lapse during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even those executed at low
speeds.
REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
Stop the engine before refuelling.
IMPORTANT Never introduce leaded
petrol to the tank, even in small
amounts in an emergency, as this
would damage the catalytic converter
beyond repair.
REFUELLING CAPACITY
To ensure that you 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
feeding system.
FUEL TANK CAP
Plug 2 fig. 80 is fitted with a cable that
secures it to flap 1 so that it cannot
be lost.Unscrew cap 2 using the ignition key.
The sealing may cause a slight pressure
increase in the tank. A little breathing
off, while slackening the cap is
absolutely normal. When refuelling,
fasten the plug to the device inside the
flap as shown in fig. 80.
116)
WARNING
116)Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel tank opening:
fire risk. Keep your face away from the fuel
filler to prevent breathing in harmful
vapours.
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TECHNICAL DATA
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
vehicle.IDENTIFICATION DATA....................133
ENGINE ..........................................134
WHEELS .........................................136
DIMENSIONS ..................................137
WEIGHTS........................................138
REFUELLING ..................................141
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............142
PERFORMANCE .............................144
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................145
CO2 EMISSIONS ...........................146
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE ................................................147
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS .....148
CONTROL PANEL AND
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS ...........149
132
TECHNICAL DATA

REFUELLING
Version 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
Prescribed fuels and original lubricants
Fuel tank (litres) 35
Unleaded petrol with R.O.N. no lower than 95
(EN 228 specifications)
Fuel tank reserve (litres) 5
Engine cooling system (litres) 5.15Mixture of distilled water and 50%
PARAFLU
UP
Engine sump (litres) 2.75
SELENIA ABARTH 10W50
Engine sump and filter (litres) 2.90
Gearbox casing/differential (litres) 1.55TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE
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 mixture of 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralised water.
141
liquid(*)

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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