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FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Dashboard fuse box fig. 157
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Right dipped headlamp
Left dipped beam headlight, headlight alignment corrector
INT/A supply for switch coils on engine fuse box
and relay switch coils on body computer control unit
Courtesy light, boot light, glove compartment light
Supply and battery for EOBD diagnosis, automatic climate
control unit, alarm, radio, Blue&Me™ control unit
INT supply for instrument panel, switch on brake pedal
(NO contact), third brake light
Door locking/unlocking motors, dead lock activation motors, boot
unlocking motor
Windscreen/rear window washer pump
Driver’s front electric window motor
Passenger side front electric window motor
INT supply for dashboard control lights, TMPS tyre pressure
measurement control unit, electric wing mirror movement, sunroof control
unit, my-port infotelematic system socket, electrochromic rear view mirror
Instrument panel
INT supply for brake pedal switch (NC contact), clutch
pedal switch, interior heating unit, Blue&Me™ control unit,
sound system wiring, voltage stabiliser control unit, reverse light on bumper,
brake servo sensor, relay switch coils on engine compartment fusebox
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HEAVY USAGE OF THE CAR
Should the car be used predominantly in one of the
following particularly demanding conditions:
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
❒frequently idling engine or long distance low speed
driving (e. g. taxis or door-to-door deliveries) or in
the case of long term inactivity;
❒in cities;
perform the following inspections more frequently than
shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and
linkage cleanliness and lubrication;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel
– brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of accessory drive belts;
❒check pollen filter and replace it, if required;
❒check air filter and replace, if required.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top up the following:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,
position and wear of the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if required: engine oil
level.
It is advisable to use PETRONAS LUBRICANTS products,
designed and produced specifically for Abarth cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Technical Specifications”).
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– internal bulb replacement ..... 168
– replacement ............................. 158
Can holder .................................... 64
Capability for child seat ............... 115
Card holder ................................... 64
Carrying children safely ............... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Carrying children safely ............... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Catalytic converter ...................... 108
CD Changer (capability) ............. 104
Central locking .............................. 59
Central locking .............................. 71
Chassis (marking) ......................... 206Chassis marking ............................ 206
Checking levels ............................. 187
– brake fluid ................................ 191
– engine coolant ......................... 189
– engine oil .................................. 188
– windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ................................. 190
Child seats ...................................... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on Isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Cigarette lighter ............................ 64
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ................................. 200
– engine compartment .............. 202
– front headlights ........................ 202
– interiors .................................... 202
– leather seats ............................. 203
– plastic parts .............................. 204
– seats and fabric parts ............. 203
– windows ................................... 202
Climate control vents .................. 38
Clutch
– technical specifications .......... 208CO
2at exhaust ............................. 220
CO
2emissions .............................. 220
CODE card .................................... 5
Controls ......................................... 58
Controls for climate
control system .......................39-44
Courtesy lights .............................. 56
Cruise Control .............................. 54
Dashboard ..................................... 3
– right hand drive version ........ 257
Day lights (DRL) ........................... 49
– bulb replacement .................... 162
Dead Lock ...................................... 73
Dead lock (device) ....................... 73
Defrosting/demisting
– heated rear window
and door mirrors .................. 43-46
– windscreen and front side
windows ..................................42-45
Demisting/defrosting
– heated rear window
and door mirrors .................. 43-46
– windscreen and front side
windows ..................................42-45
Dimensions of the car ................. 214
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .................... 162
– switching on ............................. 49
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Engine compartment
– checking levels ......................... 187
– opening/closing the bonnet .... 81
– washing ..................................... 202
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ..................... 15
Engine coolant
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 189
– specifications ............................ 218
– temperature gauge and
warning light ................................ 15
Engine immobiliser
(Fiat CODE) ................................ 4
Engine marking .............................. 206
Engine oil
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 188
– consumption ............................ 188
– technical specifications .......... 217
Engine starting ............................... 131
– bump starting ........................... 152
– emergency starting
(of engine) .................................... 151
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started .............. 132
– ignition switch ......................... 11
– jump starting ............................ 151
– stopping the engine ................ 133Engine
– engine immobiliser
(Fiat CODE) ................................ 4
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started .............. 132
– identification codes ................ 207
– marking ..................................... 206
– stopping the engine ................ 133
– technical specifications .......... 207
Environment (protection) ........... 108
EOBD (system) ............................. 92
ESP (system) .................................. 88
External lights (switching on) ..... 49
"e-GSI" system
(Gear Shift Indicator) ................ 103
Fiat CODE .................................... 4
Fix&Go Automatic
(rapid tyre repair kit) ................ 152
Flashing (main beams) .................. 50
Fluids (specifications) ......... 217-218
Fluids and lubricants
– refuelling ................................... 216
– specifications ..................217-218
Fog lights
– bulb replacement .................... 164
– Cornering Lights function ..... 51
– switching on ............................. 58 Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .................... 162
– switching on ............................. 49
– switching on ............................. 50
Direction Indicators
– front bulb replacement .......... 163
– rear bulb replacement ........... 165
– side bulb replacement ............ 164
– switching on ............................. 50
Document holder pocket ........... 66
Door pockets ................................ 63
Doors .............................................. 71
– central locking ......................... 71
– Dead Lock ................................ 73
– door unlocking from
the outside ................................... 72
– locking the doors from
the outside ................................... 71
– locking/unlocking from
the inside ...................................... 72
– pockets ..................................... 63
DSS (Driving Sport Switch)
(car dynamic control system) ... 96
Electrical/electronic devices
(important notes for
installation) .................................. 106
Engine codes .................................. 207
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