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❒slightly open the windows;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body to
evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the standard
specified pressure and check it periodically;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery from the
electrical system, check its charge every month and
recharge it if the indicator shows a dark colour
without the central green area;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off the car alarm
with the remote control.
CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month,
the following precautions should be followed:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if possible well-
ventilated premises;
❒engage a gear;
❒check that the handbrake is not engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal and check
battery charge. Repeat this check once every three
months during storage. Recharge if the optical
indicator shows a dark colour without the central
green area;
❒clean and protect the painted parts using protective
wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
compounds commercially available;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass;
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS
Switching on of some warning lights/symbols is
associated to a specific message and/or warning buzzer.
These indications are indicative and precautionary and
as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained in the Owner
Handbook, which you are recommended to read
carefully in all cases. Always refer to the information in
this chapter in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT The fault indicators appearing on the
reconfigurable multifunction display are divided into two
categories: very serious and less serious faults.
Very serious faults prompt a prolonged cycle of signals.
Less serious faults prompt a shorter cycle of signals.
Press MENU ESC to stop the warning cycle in both
cases.
The instrument panel warning lights will stay on until the
causes of the fault are eliminated.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
If the warning light xturns on when
travelling (with the message on the
display) stop the car immediately and contact
an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
BRAKE FLUID
LOW (red)
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED (red)
When the key is turned to the MAR position the
warning light comes on but should go out after a few
seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light comes on when the level of the brake
fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level due
to a possible leak in the circuit.
The display will show a dedicated message.
x
Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the handbrake is
engaged.
On some versions there is also an associated warning
buzzer if the car is moving.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when
travelling, check that the handbrake is not engaged.
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F0U131Abfig. 130F0U130Abfig. 129
INFLATION PROCEDURE
Wear on the protective gloves provided
together with quick tyre repair kit.
WARNING
Check tyre pressure on gauge F-fig. 130 with compressor
off to obtain precise reading;
❒if a pressure value of a least 1.5 bar is not reached
within five minutes, disconnect the compressor from
the valve and socket, move the vehicle forwards by
about 10 metres to distribute the sealant fluid within
the tyre and repeat the inflation procedure;
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❒Apply the handbrake. Unscrew the tyre valve cap,
take out the transparent flexible filler tube A-fig. 129
and tighten the ring nut B on the tyre valve;
❒make sure that switch D-fig. 130 for the compressor
is in position O (off), start the engine, insert pin E-fig.
131 into the nearest socket and switch on the
compressor by moving switch D-fig. 130 to position I
(on). Inflate the tyre to the pressure value specified in
paragraph “Inflation pressure” in chapter “Technical
specifications”.
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F0U133Abfig. 132
❒after driving for about 10 minutes, stop and check
the tyre pressure fig. 132 again; remember to put the
handbrake on;
Apply the adhesive label in a position
clearly visible by the driver as a reminder
that the tyre has been treated with the quick
repair kit. Drive carefully, particularly on bends.
Do not exceed 80 km/h. Do not accelerate and
brake suddenly.
WARNING
F0U132Abfig. 131
❒if in this case a pressure of at least 1.8 bar is not
reached within five minutes of switching on the
compressor, do not continue driving because the tyre
is too damaged and the hold cannot be guaranteed
using the kit. Contact an Abarth Dealership;
❒if the tyre reaches the pressure specified in the
“Inflation pressure” paragraph in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter, start driving immediately;
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Inform the dealership that the tyre has
been repaired using the quick tyre repair
kit. Hand the instruction brochure over to the
personnel charged with treating the tyre
repaired with the kit.
WARNING
FOR CHECKING AND RESTORING
PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor can also be used solely for restoring
pressure. Release the quick coupling and connect it
directly to the tyre valve fig. 133; in this way, the
cylinder will not be connected to the compressor and
no sealant will be injected.
F0U134Abfig. 133
If the pressure has fallen below 1.8 bar,
do not drive any further: the automatic
Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre repair kit cannot
guarantee the correct hold because the tyre is
too damaged. Contact an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
❒if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, restore the correct
pressure (with engine running and handbrake on) and
restart;
❒drive with the utmost care to the nearest Abarth
Dealership.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
Services must be carried out every 15,000 km.
Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 99 108
Thousands of km 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove box,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust
nozzles if necessary
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicator
Visually inspect the condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, rigid pipes and hoses (exhaust –
fuel supply – brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of locks, lids, engine and boot, and the
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust if necessary
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)
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– tips for extending
battery life .................................... 194
Bi-zone automatic climate
control system ............................ 44
Body
– body version codes ................ 207
– cleaning, care and
maintenance ................................ 200
– maintenance ............................. 202
Bodywork codes ........................... 207
Bodywork paint
identification plate ...................... 206
Bodywork versions ...................... 207
Bonnet
– opening/closing ........................ 81
Boot ................................................. 76
– closing the tailgate ................... 77
– expanding the boot ................ 78
– opening the boot in
an emergency .............................. 77
– removing the parcel shelf ...... 80
– tailgate opening ....................... 76
Boot courtesy light ....................... 57
– bulb replacement .................... 169
Boot
– closing the tailgate .................. 77– expanding the boot ................ 78
– opening the tailgate ................ 76
– opening the tailgate in
an emergency .............................. 77
– removing the parcel shelf ...... 80
Brake Assist (system) .................. 87
Brake Assist system ..................... 87
Brake fluid
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 191
– specifications ............................ 218
Brake lights
– bulb replacement .................... 165
Brakes
– brake fluid (type) .................... 218
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 191
– handbrake ................................. 134
– technical specifications .......... 209
Bulbs
– bulb types ..........................159-160
– external bulb replacement .... 161
– general information
on replacement ........................... 158ABS ................................................. 85
– Brake Assist ............................. 87
ABS system .................................... 85
– Brake Assist ............................. 87
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................... 105
Additional brake light
(third brake light)
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Air filter .......................................... 192
Air recirculation ........................43-46
Air vents ......................................... 38
Airbag deactivation ....................... 126
Alarm .............................................. 9
Ashtray ............................................. 65
ASR (system).................................. 89
Battery
– checking the charge and
the electrolyte level ................... 193
– jump starting ............................ 151
– maintenance ............................. 193
– recharging ................................. 177
– replacement ............................. 193
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Follow me home
(headlight device) ....................... 50
Front airbags .................................. 123
– deactivation............................... 126
– driver's knee bag ..................... 125
– front airbag on driver's side ... 124
– front airbag on
passenger's side .......................... 124
– general information ................ 129
Front armrest ................................ 63
Front ceiling light .......................... 56
– bulb replacement .................... 168
– spot lights ................................. 56
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement .................... 164
– Cornering Lights function ..... 51
– switching on ............................. 58
Front light clusters
– bulb replacement .................... 161
Front seats ..................................... 31
– adjusting .................................... 31
– armrest ..................................... 63
– cleaning ..................................... 203
– headrests .................................. 33
Fuel consumption ......................... 219
Fuel cut-off (system) .................... 60
Fuel cut-off system ....................... 60
Fuel gauge ....................................... 14
Fuel tank (capacity) ...................... 216Fuel tank cap .................................. 107
Fuel
– consumption ............................ 219
– fuel cut-off system .................. 60
– fuel tank cap ............................. 107
– reserve warning light ............. 146
– saving fuel ................................. 135
– specifications ............................ 216
Fuse boxes (location) ......... 171-173
Fuses ................................................ 169
– accessing the fuses .................. 171
– fuse summary table ................ 174
– general information ................ 169
– location (fuse boxes) .... 171-173
Gear lever ..................................... 134
Gear Shift Indicator
(“e-GSI” system) ........................ 103
Gearbox ......................................... 134
Glove compartment ..................... 61
Handbrake ...................................... 134
Handbrake lever ........................... 134
Hazard warning lights .................. 58
Head restraint .............................. 33
Headlight alignment corrector.... 84
Headlights ....................................... 84
– adjusting headlights abroad ... 84– beam orientation..................... 84
– bulb replacement .................... 162
– headlight alignment
corrector ..................................... 84
– orientation of front
fog lights ....................................... 84
Headrests
– front ........................................... 33
– rear ............................................ 33
Heated rear window .................... 59
Heating and ventilation ................ 37
– bi-zone automatic climate
control system ............................ 44
– diffusers .................................... 38
– maintenance ............................. 43
– manual climate control
system ........................................... 39
Heating and ventilation system ... 37
Hill Holder (system)...................... 89
How to warm up the engine
after it has just started .............. 132
Identification data ......................... 205
– bodywork codes...................... 207
– Bodywork paint
identification plate ...................... 206
– chassis marking ........................ 206
– engine codes ............................ 207
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