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FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ESP system will be
automatically switched off and warning light áwill
appear on the instrument panel along with a message on
the reconfigurable multifunction display (see “Warning
lights and messages”). Contact an Abarth Dealership as
soon as possible.ESP SYSTEM
(Electronic Stability Program)
This is an electronic system controlling car stability in
the event of tyre grip loss, helping to maintain
directional control.
The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when
grip conditions of road surfaces change.
The MSR system (adjustment of the engine braking
torque during gear changes), the HBA system
(automatic increase in the braking pressure during
emergency braking) and the TTC system (with self-
locking differential effect) are present with ESP, ASR and
Hill Holder systems.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is signalled by the blinking of the warning light áon
the instrument panel, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESP system comes on automatically when the
vehicle is started and cannot be turned off.
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with an ESP system.
Your driving style must always be suited to the
road conditions, visibility and traffic. The driver
is ultimately responsible for road safety.
WARNING
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MSR system (engine drive regulation)
This is an integral part of the ASR system that, in the
event of sudden gear shifting on hills, cuts in to provide
torque to the engine, thus preventing excessive driving
wheel drag that, especially in poor grip conditions, can
lead to loss of stability.
TTC system (self-locking differential effect)
The TTC system uses the braking system to produce
a behaviour similar to a limited slip differential.
The front braking system, during acceleration while
cornering, acts on the inner wheel, increasing the drive
of the outer wheel (with more load) and distributing the
torque between the front drive wheels dynamically and
continuously according to the driving conditions and the
road surface.
In this way, the system allows particularly effective and
sporty driving to be achieved.
The TTC system intervenes activating the Sport driving
mode of the “Manettino Abarth” system (see the
“Manettino Abarth car dynamic control system (DSS
– Driving Sport Switch)” paragraph in this section).
When the TTC system is active, the ASR system
calibration is changed and made less intrusive.
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with this system.
Your driving style must always be suited to the
road conditions, visibility and traffic.
The driver is always responsible for road safety.
WARNING
When travelling on snowy roads with snow chains, it
may be helpful to have the ASR system less intrusive
(activating the Sport driving mode): in these conditions,
the slipping of the drive wheels when setting off makes it
possible to have better traction.
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Unleaded petrol with no less than 95
RON (EN 228 Specification)
Mixture of 50% water and
PARAFLU
UP(❒)
SELENIA ABARTH 5W-40
TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
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5 ÷ 7
6.0
2.6
3.0
1.5
0.5
2.2
CAPACITIES
1.4 Turbo Multi Air Specified fuelsand original lubricants
Fuel tank: litres
including a reserve of: litres
Engine cooling system: litres
Engine sump: kgEngine sump and filter: kg
Gearbox/differential casing: kg
Hydraulic brake circuit: kg
Windscreen/rear window washer fluid reservoir: litres
(❒) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUP
and distilled water.
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SAE 75W-85 grade synthetic base lubricant.
FIAT 9.55550-MZ6 certification
Molybdenum disulphide grease
for high temperatures.
FIAT 9.55580 certification. NL.GI. 1-2 consistency
Polyeura-based synthetic grease for high temperatures.
FIAT 9.55580 certification. NL.GI. 2 consistency
Synthetic fluid FMVSS n° 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925
SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956- 01.
FIAT 9.55597 certification
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on inhibited
monoethyl glycol with organic formula.
Exceeds CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
FIAT 9.55523 certification
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC 956-II
FIAT 9.55522 certification.Gearbox and
mechanical
differentials
Wheel side
constant velocity
joints
Differential side
constant velocity
joints
Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulically operated
clutch
Cooling circuit.
Mixture: 50% water
and 50%
PARAFLUUP(❒)
To be used diluted
or undiluted in
windscreen/rear
window washer/
wiper systems
TUTELA
TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F0002.F10
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 325
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F301.D03
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
PARAFLU
UP(*)
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02
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Radiator
protection
Windscreen/
rear screen
washer fluid Lubricants and
greases for
drive
transmission
Brake liquid Use Quality specifications of fluids and lubricants Genuine fluids Applications
for correct car operation and lubricants
(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up with or mix fluids with different specifications to those described.
(❒) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU
UPand distilled water.
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