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
WINDSCREEN/ REAR
WINDOW WIPER
WIPER BLADES
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is
deformed or worn. In any case, it is
advisable to replace them
approximately once a year.
148)A few simple precautions can reduce
the possibility of damage to the blades:
if the temperature falls below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen
the rubber to the glass. Use a de-icing
product to release it if required;
remove any snow from the glass: in
addition to protecting the blades, this
prevents effort on the motor and
overheating;
do not operate the windscreen and
rear window wipers on dry glass.
REPLACING THE
WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
Proceed as follows:
lift up the windscreen wiper arm 1
fig. 111 and position the blade so that it
forms a 90° angle with the arm;
press the button 1 and extract the
blade 3 from the arm 2;
insert the new blade making sure it
is locked into place.REPLACING THE REAR
WINDOW WIPER BLADE
Proceed as follows:
raise the cover 1 fig. 112 and
remove the arm from the car, undoing
the nut 2 fig. 112 that fixes it to the
pivot pin;
correctly position the new arm and
tighten the nut fully;
lower the cover.NOZZLES
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. 113.
IMPORTANT In versions with a sun
roof, make sure that the sun roof is
closed before operating the front jets.
2
3
1
111AB0A0112C
12
112AB0A0113C
113AB0A0114C
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Use Features SpecificationOriginal fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Protective agent for
radiatorsRed protective with
antifreeze action, based on
inhibited monoethyl glycol
with organic formula.
Exceeds CUNA NC 956-
16, ASTM D 3306
specifications.9.55523 or MS.90032PARAFLUUP
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F101.M01Cooling circuits proportions
of use: 50% water 50%
PARAFLUUP(*)
Windscreen/rear
window washer fluidMixture of alcohol and
surfactants Exceeds the
CUNA NC 956-11
specifications.9.55522 or MS.90043TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F201.D02To be used diluted or
undiluted in windscreen
washer/wiper systems
(*) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralised water.
WARNING
51)The use of products with different specifications than those indicated below could cause damage to the engine not covered by the
warranty.
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– tyres provided ........................... 136
Tyres - maintenance ....................... 126
Uconnect™ 5”
– APPS Mode .............................. 160
– Bluetooth Source ...................... 158
– Controls on front panel .............. 154
– eco:Drive ................................... 162
– Media mode .............................. 158
– my:Car ...................................... 163
– Navigation ................................. 163
– Phone mode ............................. 159
– Settings..................................... 163
– Steering wheel controls ............. 156
– Switching the system on/off ...... 158
– Uconnect™ LIVE Services......... 160
– Voice commands ...................... 165
Uconnect™ 5”/7” HD
– AUX inputs, USB ports and
iPod connector.......................... 153
– Tips, controls and information ... 152
Uconnect™ 7” HD
– AUX source ............................... 175
– Bluetooth Source ...................... 174
– Controls on front panel .............. 167
– Media mode .............................. 173
– Navigation ................................. 178
– Phone mode ............................. 175
– Settings..................................... 178– Steering wheel controls ............. 170
– Switching the system on/off ...... 173
– Uconnect LIVE Services ............ 176
– USB/iPod support ..................... 174
– Voice commands ...................... 179
Use of the Owner Handbook.......... 6
Using the manual gearbox ............. 84
Using the robotised sequential
transmission................................. 84
Vehicle changes/alterations
........... 4
Warning lights and messages
....... 45
Washing and cleaning the soft
top ............................................... 128
Weights.......................................... 138
Wheels and tyres ........................... 126
– tyre inflation pressure................. 136
Window bags (side airbags for
head protection) ........................... 78
Window washing............................ 23
Windows (cleaning) ........................ 128
Windscreen washer (jets) ............... 125
Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid .............................................. 121
Windscreen/rear window wiper
(blades) ........................................ 125
