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
REFUELLING
Version 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
Recommended fuels and original
lubricants
Fuel tank (litres) 35
Unleaded petrol with R.O.N. no lower than 95
(EN228 specifications)
Fuel tank reserve (litres) 5
Engine cooling system (litres) 5.15Mixture of distilled water and 50%
PARAFLU
UPliquid (*)
Engine sump (litres) 2.75
SELENIA ABARTH 10W50
Engine sump and filter (litres) 2.90
Transmission/differential casing (litres) 1.55TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit (kg) 0.55TUTELA TOP 4
orTOP 4/S
Windscreen and rear window washer fluid
reservoir (litres)2.5Mixture of water andPETRONAS
DURANCE SC35
(*) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralised water.
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