2018 Abarth 500 Owner handbook (in English)

Washing and cleaning the soft top
Use of specific products is
recommended for washing the soft top
cloth.
The soft top fabric is treated with a
special water-repellent, waterproof
product. The water-repellent properties
will degrade in time with exposure to
the weather elements.
41) 42) 43) 44) 45)
Remove as much dirt from the surface
of the soft top with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaning before washing it. This
operation will considerably improve
the final result.
In lack of specific products, use water
and mild soap applied with a sponge
(preferably in the shade) for washing.
Rinse the soft top with clean water after
having eliminated all the stains.
Hand washing is recommended;
modern automatic washing systems
equipped with soft brushes which
do not apply excessive pressure and
employ specific soft top products may
be used.
46)
Leave the car in the shade after
washing avoiding direct sunlight.Waterproofing the top
Use specific waterproofing products for
fabric soft-tops.
47) 48)
Interior top fabric
Remove dust with a soft brush. Avoid
using hard brushes made of synthetic
material to prevent damaging the fabric
beyond repair.
Clean the surface with a microfiber
cloth or soft sponge dipped in a
solution of water and mild soap. Clean
the entire surface, including the zones
where cleaning is not needed, to
prevent staining.
Use common, car care mild stain
removers for more stubborn stains.
Apply by blotting (never rubbing)
directly on the area of the stain.
WARNING
6)Detergents pollute the environment.
Only wash your vehicle in areas equipped
to collect and treat wastewater from this
type of activity.
WARNING
36)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Then, wash
the vehicle, only by hand, using pH-neutral
detergents; dry it with a wet chamois
leather. In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint, abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the vehicle.
37)Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
38)Avoid (if at all possible) parking the
vehicle under trees; remove vegetable
resins immediately as, when dried, it may
only be possible to remove them with
abrasive products and/or polishes, which is
highly inadvisable as they could alter the
typical opaqueness of the paint.
39)It is not advisable to wash with
pressure washer or, in case of use, it is
necessary to maintain at least a minimum
distance of 40 cm with water at room
temperature.
40)Do not use pure windscreen washer
fluid for cleaning the front windscreen and
rear window - dilute it at least 50% with
water.
41)Bird droppings and plant resins must
be washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
42)Never use high-pressure washing
systems.
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43)When using steam washers or
high-pressure water washers, maintain a
suitable distance and do not exceed a
maximum temperature of 60°C. Damage,
alterations and water infiltration may occur
if the distance is too small and the pressure
is too high.
44)If a water jet is used, direct away from
the edges of the fabric and the rear
window frame to prevent water infiltration.
45)Never use alcohol, petrol, chemical
products, detergents, stain removers, wax,
solvents and "wash and polish" products.
46)Rinse immediate to remove soap to
prevent stains and halos. Repeat the
operation if needed.
47)Rinse immediately, and repeat this
operation if necessary. If you choose to
waterproof the soft top, strictly follow the
instructions on the package of the
waterproofing product you have selected in
order to obtain optimal results.
48)The rubber seals on the soft top must
be cleaned exclusively with water. If you
notice that this trim is dry or is sticking,
apply talcum powder or products
specifically for rubber trim (silicone spray).INTERIOR
Regularly check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to water
dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.),
as this could cause oxidation of the
sheet metal.
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SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to use a
moist brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral
detergent.
PLASTIC AND COATED
PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior plastic
parts with a moist cloth and a solution
of water and non-abrasive mild soap.
Use specific products for cleaning
plastic, without solvents and specifically
designed to prevent damage to the
appearance and colour of the treated
parts, to remove grease and tough
stains.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol, petrols
and derivatives to clean the instrument
panel lens.LEATHER PARTS
(where provided)
Use only water and mild soap to clean
these parts. Never use alcohol or
alcohol-based products. Before using a
specific product for cleaning interiors,
make sure that it does not contain
alcohol and/or alcohol-based
substances.
ALCANTARA PARTS
(STEERING WHEEL)
Procedure for restoring Alcantara
applied to the steering wheel:
Treat the surface using a microfibre
cloth moistened with mild Marseilles
soap and water, taking care to cover
the whole covered area, applying a
uniform light pressure (do not rub hard).
Rinse and wring out the microfibre
cloth, and pass over the covered area
treated in the previous point again.
Leave it to dry and brush it gently
with a soft brush.
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SERVICING AND CARE

WARNING
151)Never use flammable products, such
as petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean
the inside of the car. The electrostatic
charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a
fire.
152)Do not keep aerosol cans in the
vehicle: they might explode. Aerosol cans
must not be exposed to a temperature
exceeding 50°C. When the vehicle is
exposed to sunlight, the internal
temperature can greatly exceed this value.
WARNING
49)Do not use "hard" synthetic brushes as
they could damage the fabric beyond
repair. Do not perform partial, localised
restorations that could cause "aesthetic"
differences between treated and untreated
areas. Do not use alcohol or ketone-based
solvents.
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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....................131
ENGINE ..........................................132
WHEELS .........................................134
DIMENSIONS ..................................135
WEIGHTS........................................136
REFUELLING ..................................139
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............140
PERFORMANCE .............................142
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................143
CO
2EMISSIONS ...........................144
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE ................................................145
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IDENTIFICATION
DATA
The following identification codes are
printed and shown on the plates:
VIN plate.
Chassis marking.
Bodywork paint identification plate.
Engine marking.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) PLATE
The data plate is located on the left side
of the rear part of the luggage
compartment floor and it bears the
following identification data fig. 113:
AName of Manufacturer
BType-approval number.
CVehicle type identification code.
DChassis serial number.
EMaximum authorised weight of fully
laden vehicle.
FMaximum authorised weight of fully
laden vehicle plus trailer.
GMaximum permitted weight on first
axle (front).
HMaximum permitted weight on
second axle (rear).
IEngine type.
LBodywork version code.
MSpare part number.
CHASSIS MARKING
The plate is located on the right side of
the luggage compartment floor and it
bears the following data fig. 114:
vehicle type;
chassis serial number.BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The plate is applied on the external
tailgate post (left side) and it bears the
following data fig. 115:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CColour code.
DRespray and touch up code.
ENGINE MARKING
It is stamped on the cylinder block and
includes the type and the engine serial
number.
113AB0A0346C
114AB0A0345C
115AB0A0344C
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ENGINE
(For markets where provided)
GENERAL INFORMATION1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
135 HP1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
145 HP1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
160 HP(*)
Engine code 312A1000 312B4000 312B4000
Cycle Otto Otto Otto
Number and position of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72 × 84 72 × 84 72 × 84
Total displacement (cm
3) 1368 1368 1368
Compression ratio 9.8 : 1 9.8 : 1 9.8 : 1
Maximum power (EEC) (kW) 99 107 118
Maximum power (EEC) (HP) 135 145 160
corresponding engine speed
(rpm)5500 5500 5500
Maximum torque (EEC) (Nm)
180
(**)/ 206(***)180(**)/ 210(***)210(**)/ 230(***)
corresponding engine speed
(rpm)2000
2000(**)/ 3000(***)2000(**)/ 3000(***)
Spark plugs NGK IKR9F8 NGK IKR9F8 NGK IKR9F8
FuelUnleaded petrol 95 RON (EN 228
specification)Unleaded petrol 95 RON or 98
RON (Specification EN 228)Unleaded petrol 95 RON or 98
RON (Specification EN 228)
(*) Kit
(**) NORMAL
(***) SPORT
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GENERAL
INFORMATION1.4 TB PETROL
ABARTH 163 HP1.4 TB PETROL
ABARTH 165 HP1.4 TB PETROL
ABARTH 180 HP(*)1.4 TB PETROL
ABARTH 180 HP
Engine code 312B6000 312B3000 312B3000 312A3000
Cycle Otto Otto Otto Otto
Number and position of
cylinders4 in line 4 in line 4 in line 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke
(mm)72×84 72×84 72×84 72×84
Total displacement (cm
3) 1368 1368 1368 1368
Compression ratio 9.0 : 1 9.0 : 1 9.0 : 1 9.0 : 1
Maximum power (EEC)
(kW)120
(****)121(****)132(****)132(****)
Maximum power (EEC)
(HP)163(****)165(****)180(****)180(****)
corresponding engine
speed (rpm)5500 5500 5500 5500
Maximum torque (EEC)
(Nm)210
(**)/ 230(***)210(**)/ 230(***)230(**)/ 250(***)230(**)/ 250(***)
corresponding engine
speed (rpm)2000(**)/ 3000(***)2000(**)/ 3000(***)2000(**)/ 3000(***)2000(**)/ 3000(***)
Spark plugs NGK IKR9F8 NGK IKR9F8 NGK IKR9F8 NGK IKR9F8
FuelUnleaded petrol 95 RON
or 98 RON (Specification
EN 228)Unleaded petrol 95 RON
or 98 RON (Specification
EN 228)Unleaded petrol 95 RON
or 98 RON (Specification
EN 228)Unleaded petrol 95 RON
or 98 RON (Specification
EN 228)
(*) Kit
(****) Result obtained using 98 RON unleaded petrol
(**) NORMAL
(***) SPORT
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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED
Alloy or pressed steel rims. Tubeless radial carcass tyres.
All approved tyres are listed in the Registration Document.
IMPORTANT NOTE If there are any discrepancies between the Owner Handbook and the Registration Document, take the
information only from the latter. For safe driving, the car must be fitted with tyres of the same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes with tubeless tyres.
Version Wheels Tyres fitted Snow tyres
1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH61/2 J x 16H2-ET35
195/45 R16 84 V XL
(*)
(**)
7 J x 16H2-ET35
195/45 R16 84 V XL(*)
7 J x 17H2-ET35
205/40 R17 84 W XL(***)
7 J x 17H2-ET38
205/40 R17 84 W XL(***)
(*) 7-mm chains can be fitted.
(**) Winter tyres (Pirelli Snow Sport 195/45 R16) are also available for use if the car is mainly driven on snow-covered roads.
(***) Snow chains suitable for 205/40 R17 tyres are available at the Abarth Dealership. These may be used at a maximum speed of 50 km/h. Contact the Abarth
Dealership for more information about the use of snow chains.
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
When the tires are warm, the inflation pressure should be + 0.3 bar in relation to the recommended figure.
However, recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold.
TyresMedium load(*)Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
195/45 R16 84 V XL 2.3 2.1 2.6 2.4
205/40 R17 84 W XL 2.3 2.1 2.6 2.4
(*) For speeds above 160 km/h, use the inflation pressures for maximum load conditions.
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