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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
Contact an Abarth Dealership as soon
as possible if the warning light Udoes
not light up when the key is turned to MAR or
if, during travel, the warning light comes on
either constantly or flashing (along with a
message on the display). The operation of the
warning light Umay be checked by the traffic
control authorities using specific devices. Always
comply with the traffic regulations in force in
the country where you are driving.
WARNING
If the light flashes, release the accelerator pedal to
reduce engine revs until the warning light stops flashing;
continue the journey at a moderate speed, trying to
avoid driving conditions that may cause further flashing,
and contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible.EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE (red)
When the key is turned to the MAR position
the warning light comes on but should go out after a
few seconds. The warning light turns on when the
engine is overheated. If the warning light comes on
when driving, proceed as follows:
❒when driving normally: stop the car, switch off the
engine and check that the water level in the
reservoir is not below the MIN mark. If it is not, wait
for a few minutes for the engine to cool down then
slowly and carefully open the cap, top up with
coolant and check that the level is between the MIN
and MAX marks. Also check visually for any fluid
leaks. Contact an Abarth Dealership if the warning
should come on when the engine is started again.
❒if the vehicle is used under demanding conditions
(e.g. towing trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow down
and, if the light stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or
3 minutes with the engine running and slightly
accelerated to further favour the coolant circulation.
Then stop the engine. Check correct liquid level as
described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to
keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few
minutes before switching it off.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
F0U172Abfig. 168
ENGINE COOLANT fig. 168
The coolant level must be checked when the engine is
cold and must range between the MIN. and MAX. marks
on the reservoir.
If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture of 50%
demineralised water and 50% PARAFLU
UPby
PETRONAS LUBRICANTS through the filler neck A
until the level reaches MAX.
The used engine oil and the replaced oil
filter contain substances that may be
dangerous for the environment. It is
advisable to have oil and filters changed by an
Abarth Dealership where they will be disposed in
accordance with nature and the law.
PARAFLUUPanti-freeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use the same fluid
as in the cooling system when topping up.
PARAFLU
UPmay not be mixed with any other
types of fluids. If this accidentally occurs, do not
start the engine and contact an Abarth
Dealership.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised
water gives freeze protection to -35°C.
When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh
weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40
mixture of PARAFLU
UPand demineralised water.
The engine cooling system is pressurised.
If necessary, only replace the cap with
another genuine one or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the cap from the reservoir when the
engine is hot: danger of scalding.
WARNING
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