2020 Abarth 124 Spider oil

IMPORTANT Do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caustic
agents on chromeplated or anodised
aluminium parts. This may damage the
protective coating; also, cleaners and
detergents may discolour or deteriorate
the paint.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with
lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow
soap to dry on the finish.
218)
WARNING
218)Dry off brakes that have become wet
by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator
pedal and lightly applying the brakes
several times until the brake performance
returns to normal. Driving with wet brakes
is dangerous. Increased stopping distance
or the vehicle pulling to one side when
braking could result in a serious accident.
Light braking will indicate whether the
brakes have been affected.
IMPORTANT
45)In order to preserve the appearance of
the paint abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the vehicle.46)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the
vehicle only by hand using neutral pH
detergents; dry it with a wet chamois
leather. Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the car.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
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. Do not use pure
windscreen washer fluid for cleaning the
front windscreen and rear window; dilute it
min. 50% with water. Only use pure screen
washer fluid when strictly necessary due to
outside temperature conditions.
IMPORTANT
7)Detergents cause water pollution. Only
wash your vehicle in areas equipped to
collect and treat wastewater from this type
of activity.
INTERIORS
INTERIOR CARE
222) 223) 224)
If the vehicle interior becomes soiled by
any of the following, wipe it off
immediately using a soft cloth.
Leaving it uncleaned could cause
discolouration, stains, cracks, or
peeling of the coating, and it will make it
hard to wipe off later.
Beverage or fragrance
Grease or oil
Soiling
NOTE Do not wipe the interior using
alcohol, chlorine bleach, or organic
solvents such as thinner, benzene, and
petrol. Otherwise, it may cause
discolouration or stains.
NOTE Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or
cloth may cause damage.
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE

SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Seat belt maintenance
220) 221)
Clean the soiled area by lightly dabbing
it with a soft cloth soaked in a mild
detergent (approx. 5%) diluted with
water.
Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
Before retracting seat belts which have
been pulled out for cleaning, dry them
off thoroughly and make sure there is
no remaining moisture on them.
NOTE Clean seat belts diligently if they
get dirty. Leaving them uncleaned will
make it dif cult to clean them later, and
it may affect the smooth retracting of
the seat belt.
PLASTIC PART
MAINTENANCE
47)
Instrument panel top maintenance
219)
Wipe the soiled area with a soft cloth
soaked in a mild detergent (approx. 5%)
diluted with water.
Wipe off the remaining detergent using
a cloth soaked in clean water and
wrung out well.
ALCANTARA PARTS
48)
Procedure for restoring Alcantara parts:
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.
WARNING
219)Do not spray water into the vehicle
cabin. Spraying water into the vehicle cabin
is dangerous as electrical devices such as
the audio and switches could get wet
resulting in a malfunction or vehicle fire.
220)If a seat belt appears frayed or has
abrasions, have it replaced by a
Dealership. If a seat belts is used under
such a condition, it cannot function at its
full capacity which could result in serious
injury or death.
221)Use a mild detergent to remove
soiling from a seat belt. If organic solvents
are used for cleaning the seat belts or they
become stained or bleached, there is the
possibility of them becoming weakened
and as a result, they may not function at
their full capacity which could cause
serious injury or death.222)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.
223)Do not keep aerosol cans in the car:
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.
224)There must be no obstacles on the
floor underneath the pedals; make sure
that mats are always flat and do not
interfere with the pedals.
IMPORTANT
47)Never use alcohol, petrols and
derivatives to clean the dashboard and
instrument panel lens.
48)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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FLUID CAPACITIES
Item Capacities
Fuel tank (litres)45
Engine oil (without oil filter replacement) (litres) 3.2
Engine oil (with oil filter replacement) (litres) 3.8
Coolant (versions with manual transmission) (litres)
7.2
(*)/ 6.7(**)
Coolant (versions with automatic transmission) (litres)
7.1(*)/ 6.5(**)
Manual transmission oil (litres)2.1
Automatic transmission fluid (litres) 7.5
Rear differential oil (litres)0.6
LSD oil (litres)0.6
Brake oil (& Clutch oil) (litres)0.55
(*) Left-hand drive versions.
(**) Right-hand drive versions.
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
50)
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of
the Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission specifications. Lubricant quality is
crucial for engine operation and duration.
Lubricant Characteristics SpecificationOriginal fluids and
lubricantsReplacement interval
/ Applications
Engine oilSAE 5W-40ACEA C3 /
API SN9.55535-GH2 or
MS-12991SELENIA ABARTH
5W-40
Approval N°0102According to Scheduled
Servicing Plan
Engine coolantGreen/blue Hybrid
Organic Acid Technology
(HOAT) protection agent
containing inhibited
ethylene glycol. Exceeds
ASTM D 3306 and JIS
K2234 specifications.
(O)
PARAFLU Plus Ready
to use
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.B17Ready for use in engine
cooling circuit
(*)
(O) If the recommended engine coolant is not available, use of a product compliant with the minimum specific characteristics is permitted for top-upsof up to 1 litre;
in this case, optimal engine performance is not guaranteed.
(*) If a pure alternative product is adopted, the use percentage is: 50% water, 50% pure engine coolant. If the vehicle is used in particularly cold weather conditions,
use of a mixture of 60% engine coolant and 40% demineralised water is recommended.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Lubricant Characteristics SpecificationOriginal fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Lubricants and greases
for drive transmissionSAE 75W-90 grade. API
GL4 specification9.55550-MZ11TUTELA
TRANSMISSION GEAR
SYNTH LL
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F004.C16Manual transmission oil
JWS 3309, type T-IV.9.55550-AV1TUTELA
TRANSMISSION GI/V
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F333.I05Automatic transmission oil
Long Life synthetic
lubricant for differentials.9.55550-DA14TUTELA
TRANSMISSION
HYPOIDE LL
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F006.C16Rear axle with limited
sleep differential oil
Brake fluid and clutch
fluidSynthetic fluid for brake
and clutch systems.
Exceeds specifications:
FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4,
ISO 4925 SAE J1704.9.55597 or MS-90039TUTELA TOP 4/S
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F005.F15Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch controls
Windscreen window
washer fluidMixture of spirits and
surfactants. Exceeds
CUNA NC
956-11 specifications.9.55522 or MS-90043PETRONAS DURANCE
SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.D16To be used diluted or
undiluted in screen
washer/wiper systems
If lubricants compliant with the required specifications are not available, products that comply with the minimum required
characteristics can be used for topping up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
IMPORTANT
50)The use of products with specifications other than those indicated above could cause damage to the engine not covered by the warranty.
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INDEX
ABS system................73
Accessory socket.............38
Active bonnet................74
Active safety systems...........73
Advanced Keyless Entry System....14
AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting
System)..................27
Attaching the tow hooks........161
Auto-wiper control............29
Automatic climate control system.......................34
Automatic lighting.............25
Automatic transmission.........119
Auxiliary driving systems.........77
Battery (maintenance).........173
Battery charging procedure......176
Battery recharging............176
Bodywork (care and
maintenance).............178
Bonnet....................41
Boot lid...................38
Boot lid (opening).............38
Brake Assist................117
Brake/clutch fluid (level check). . . .173
Checking levels.............171
Child seat installation position.....90
Child-restraint precautions.......86
Child-restraint system suitability
for various seat position.......91Child-restraint system types......89
Climate control system..........31
Coming Home light system.......25
Constant monitoring..........114
Control panel and instruments.....48
Convertible Top (lowering)........42
Convertible Top (Soft Top)........42
Cruise Control..............123
Dashboard..................8
Dead lock device.............16
Dimensions................188
Doors.....................16
Drive selection..............123
Driver Air Bag...............102
DRL (Daytime Running Lights).....24
DSC system................73
Emergency flap opening.......131
Emergency stop signal system. . . .138
Emergency towing............163
Engine...................184
Engine compartment..........171
Engine coolant (level check)......172
Engine oil (level check).........172
Essential information............3
Exterior lights................24
Flash to pass...............25
Fluid capacities..............189
Fluids and lubricants..........190Front fog lights...............25
Fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions............193
Fuel filler cap...............131
Fuse block (engine compartment)......................149
Fuse block (left side of the vehicle)......................152
Fuses (under the bonnet)........148
Fuses (vehicle's left side)........147
Gear lever positions..........119
Gear Shift Indicator............52
Hazard warning lights.........138
Hazard warning lights (control). . . .138
Head restraints...............21
Headlight washer.............30
Headlights..................24
Heated seats................19
Heavy-dute use of the vehicle
(scheduled servicing)........166
High beams.................25
HLA function................80
How the SRS Air bags work......102
How to use this manual..........3
Identification data............183
Ignition switch...............11
Immobilizer system............14
INFO switch.................51
Installing child-restraint systems....95
Interior care................180
Interiors..................180