2018 Abarth 500 belt

100)When the ignition key is turned to
MAR, thewarning light switches for few
seconds, then if the passenger airbag
protection is active it should switch off.
101)Do not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
102)The airbag deployment threshold is
higher than that of the pretensioners.
For collisions in the range between the two
thresholds, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be activated.
103)Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.
104)The airbag does not replace seat
belts but increases their efficiency.
Furthermore, since front airbags are not
deployed in low-speed frontal impacts,
side impacts, rear shunts or roll-overs, the
passengers are protected only by the
seat belts which must therefore be
fastened at all times.
105)Do not rest your head, arms or
elbows on the door, on the windows or in
the window bag area to prevent injury
during deployment.
106)Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
107)Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between
your lips (pipe, pencils, etc.): they could
cause severe injury if the airbag is
deployed.
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SAFETY

Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
(where present)
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
Check soft top operation while closing and opening; check
of seals and lubrication of canvas sliding side guide (only
595C/695C version)
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator (where
present)
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)
Check tensioning of accessory drive belt(s) and adjust if
necessary
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt
Check the oil level in the robotised sequential gearbox
activation system (2)
Check and, if necessary, restore the self-locking differential
pre-loading (where present) (3)
Change the oil of the transmission equipped with limited
slip differential (where present)(3) (4)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Spark plug replacement (5)
(2) Only for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) It is recommended to carry out this operation immediately after each time the car has undergone demanding use
(4) The first transmission oil change must be done on reaching the first 10,000 km, independently of the time passed
(5) The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: only use spark plugs of the same make and type specially
certified for 1.4 Turbo petrol Abarth engines (see the information in the "Engine" paragraph); strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan; for spark plug replacement it is advisable to contact an Abarth Dealership.
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SERVICING AND CARE

Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Replace the toothed timing drive belt(6)
Replace accessory drive belt/s(6)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (7)
Change the brake fluid(8)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (7) (O) (●)
(6) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. Dustyareas
and/or heavy conditions (cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling): the recommended maximum distance is 60,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the
belt must be replaced every 4 years.
(7) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km.
(8) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
(O) Recommended operations.
(●) Obligatory operations.
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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 car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
if the car is used under demanding
conditions, e.g. on track;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 Km) at sub-zero outdoor
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 conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes)
and rubber elements (gaiters/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

INDEX
A
ccessories purchased by the
owner
.............................4
Analogue pressure gauge............41
Automatic climate control
system...........................27
Battery
...........................121
advice for extending its life......121
inspecting the charge...........121
recharging.....................122
replacement...................121
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance)....................125
Brake fluid.........................119
Checking levels
...................117
Child protection systems.............67
Cleaning and maintenance
car interior.....................128
leather parts...................128
plastic parts....................128
seats..........................128
CO
2emissions....................144
Control panel and on-board
instruments.......................39
Courtesy lights......................22
Daytime running lights (DRL)
........20
Dimensions........................135
Dipped headlights (bulb
replacement).....................97
Dipped headlights/side lights.........20Direction indicators..................21
Direction indicators (bulb
replacement).....................96
Doors...............................14
Door central
locking/unlocking................14
door locking/unlocking...........14
opening/closing with the key . . . . . .14
Driver side knee bag.................76
Electric windows...................29
Engine.............................132
marking........................131
Engine bonnet......................35
Engine compartment (washing).....126
Engine coolant fluid................119
Engine oil (consumption)............119
Engine oil (level check)..............119
Exterior lights.......................20
Fiat CODE system..................13
Fitting a child restraint system
with seat belts....................68
Fix&Go kit.........................104
Flashing............................20
Fluids and lubricants...............140
Fog lights (bulb replacement).........97
Fog lights/rear fog light..............21
Follow Me Home (device)............21
Front airbag driver's side.............75
Front airbags........................74Front ceiling light....................22
Front light clusters (bulb
replacement).....................96
Fuel consumption..................143
Fuel cut-off system.................107
Fuel tank cap.......................89
Fuse boxes (location)................99
Fuses (replacement).................99
Gear Shift Indicator (system)........41
Handbrake.........................83
Hazard warning lights................92
Head restraints......................18
rear head restraints..............18
Headlamp alignment corrector.......22
Headlights (washing)...............126
Heated rear window (activation)......26
Identification data
bodywork paint plate...........131
chassis marking................131
engine marking.................131
identification data plate.........131
Ignition device.......................12
Installing an “ISOFIX” child
restraint system...................71
Installing electrical/electronic
devices............................4
Instrument panel....................10
Interiors (cleaning)..................128
iTPMS..............................61

Jump starting.....................106
Lifting the car.....................124
Light bulbs
bulbs (replacement)..............92
Bulbs types.....................93
general instructions..............92
Lubricants (specifications)..........140
Luggage compartment..............36
closing..........................36
extending the boot..............37
Main beam headlights..............20
Main beam headlights (bulb
replacement).....................97
Manual climate control system.......25
controls.........................25
Menu options.......................41
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement).....................98
Occupant protection systems.......63
Official type approvals..............177
Paintwork (maintenance)...........125
Parking sensors.....................88
Parking the vehicle..................83
Passenger side front airbag..........75
Performance.......................142
Pre-tensioners......................65
load limiters.....................65
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones............................4Rear light clusters (bulb
replacement).....................97
Rear seats (backrest release).........16
Rear view mirrors....................19
Rear window washer (jets)..........124
Rear window wiper/washer..........23
Reconfigurable multifunction
display...........................39
Refuelling..........................139
Refuelling the vehicle................89
Replacing an exterior bulb...........96
Right hand drive versions...........178
Rims
dimensions....................134
wheels and tyres...............124
Rims and tyres.....................134
Safety..............................64
seat belts.......................64
SBR system........................65
Screen wiper/washer................23
Seat belts
using the seat belts..............64
Seat belts (maintenance).............66
Seats...............................15
front seats......................15
Sensors
parking.........................88
Service Schedule..................112
Servicing and maintenance.........111Demanding use of the car......116
periodic checks................116
scheduled servicing............111
Service Schedule...............112
Side airbags (Side bag - Window
bag)..............................78
Side bags (front side airbags)........78
Side lights/daytime running lights
(bulb replacement)................97
Snow chains.......................125
Snow tyres........................124
Soft Top............................31
Spark plugs (type)..................132
Sport front seats....................16
SPORT function.....................87
Starting the engine..................82
Steering wheel......................18
Sun roof ............................29
Technical data....................131
The keys............................11
key with remote control..........11
Mechanical key..................11
Third brake light (bulb
replacement).....................98
Towing the vehicle..................108
TRIP button.........................43
Trip computer.......................42
Ty r e s
inflation pressures..............134
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