2020 Abarth 500 manual transmission

STARTING AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the core of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and
our wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE ................ 85
PARKING THE VEHICLE ................. 86
USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX .... 87
USING THE ROBOTISED
SEQUENTIAL TRANSMISSION ....... 87
SPORT FUNCTION ......................... 90
PARKING SENSORS....................... 91
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE ........... 92
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STARTING AND DRIVING

USING THE MANUAL
GEARBOX
To engage the gears, fully depress the
clutch pedal and put the gear lever
into the required position (the diagram
is shown on the knob fig. 76).
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21)
To engage reverse R from neutral,
move the lever to the right and then
backwards.
IMPORTANT Reverse can only be
engaged when the vehicle is completely
stationary. With the engine running,
wait for at least 2 seconds with the
clutch pedal fully pressed before
engaging reverse to prevent damage to
the gears and grating.
WARNING
113)Press the clutch pedal fully to change
gears correctly. It is therefore essential
that there is nothing under the pedals:
make sure the mats are lying flat and do
not get in the way of the pedals.
WARNING
21)Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even
if slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
USING THE
ROBOTISED
SEQUENTIAL
TRANSMISSION
(where provided)
The car can be equipped with an
electronically controlled manual
transmission that allows two operating
modes: “MANUAL” and “AUTO”.
With the car stationary and the key at
MAR (ignition-operated electrical
services on), the screen displays the
engaged gear and the active operating
mode (automatic = AUTO or manual
= no display).
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STARTING THE CAR
NOTES
On starting, the system sets itself to
AUTO mode.
Using the 1, N, R buttons with the
brake pedal pressed, 1stgear, neutral
(N) or reverse (R) can be engaged.
Using the 1, N, R buttons without
pressing the brake pedal, the system
does not change gear.
The levers on the steering wheel will
not engage any gear, even with the
brake pedal pressed.
If the car is switched off with SPORT
or NORMAL modes active, the mode
previously set is kept when the engine
is restarted.
OPERATING MODE
The transmission can function in two
operating modes:
the first is manual (MANUAL). In this
mode the driver decides directly when
to shift, using the "+” fig. 78 lever on
the steering wheel to shift up, or the "–"
to shift down. If the request is accepted
by the system, when the gear change
is completed, the display shows the
new gear engaged.
the second, completely automatic
(AUTO), in which the system decides
when to change gear. A gear change
can be requested using the control
lever without having to deactivate this
mode: this function, known as “gear
suggestion”, suspends the automatic
mode for the time necessary to select
the gear requested by the driver.
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To turn automatic operation (AUTO) on,
press the A/M button on the gearbox
panel fig. 77; when it is on, the word
AUTO and the engaged gear are shown
on the display. When AUTO mode is
deactivated, the transmission passes to
MANUAL mode.
“Kick Down” function
The "Kick Down" function is also
available: if necessary (for example
when overtaking), pressing the
accelerator pedal fully over the
hardening point, the system downshifts
one or more gears (if the rpm allows
it) in order to provide suitable power
and torque for the acceleration
requested by the driver.
STARTING THE ENGINE
To start the engine press the brake
pedal: the system engages neutral (N)
automatically. When the starting
procedure is complete, you can hold
the brake pedal down and press the 1
or R buttons on the transmission panel
to engage 1
stor reverse (R) gear
respectively.
MOVING THE CAR
You may set off in the car in both 1st
gear and 2ndgear (advisable on road
surfaces with poor grip) and also in
reverse gear (R). The gears can only be
engaged by pressing the brake pedal.
Proceed as follows:
press the brake pedal;
press the 1 button on the gearbox
panel;
operate the “+” shift paddle while
holding down the brake pedal (only for
setting off in 2
ndgear);
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STARTING AND DRIVING

TOWING THE
VEHICLE
The tow hook, which is supplied with
the vehicle, is housed in the tool box,
under the carpet in the luggage
compartment.
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ATTACHING THE TOW
RING
Proceed as follows:
Front
release cap 1 fig. 107
take the tow hook 2 fig. 107 out of
its housing in the tool support;
fully tighten it on the threaded pin.
Rear
release cap 1 fig. 108
take the tow hook 2 fig. 108 out of
its housing in the tool support;
fully tighten it on the threaded pin.
Towing with robotised
sequential transmission
Make sure that the gearbox is in neutral
(N) (checking that the vehicle moves
when pushed) and proceed in the same
way as for towing a normal vehicle
with a manual gearbox. If the gearbox
cannot be put in neutral, do not tow the
car and contact an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
131)Before towing, turn the ignition key to
MAR-ON and then to STOP without
removing it. The steering column
will automatically lock when the key is
removed and the wheels cannot be
steered.
132)Before tightening the ring clean the
threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure
that the ring is fully fastened in the housing
before towing the car.
133)The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for
short distances using an appropriate
device in accordance with the highway
code (a rigid bar), to move the vehicle on
the road in readiness for towing or
transporting via a breakdown vehicle. Tow
rings MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles
and/or for towing operations using cables
or other non-rigid devices. In compliance
with the above conditions, towing must
take place with the two vehicles (one
towing, the other towed) aligned as much
as possible along the same centre line.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

WEIGHTS
(For markets where provided)
Weights (kg)
595 – 135 HP 595C – 135 HP 595 – 145 HP 595C – 145 HP
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment)
Payload including the driver
Maximum permitted loads
(***)
– front axle 830 830 830 830
– rear axle 640 640 640 640
– total 1425 1430 1425 1430
Towable loads
– braked trailer––––
– trailer without brakes––––
Maximum load on roof 50 – 50 –
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes)––––
(#)Version for specific markets
(*) Version with manual transmission
(**) Versions with robotised sequential transmission (for versions/markets, where provided)
(***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
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TECHNICAL DATA
1045/1035(#)10751045/1035(*)
(#)/
1045(**)(#)
1075/
1075(*)(#)/
1085(**)(#)
380/390(#)355380/390(*) (#)/
380(**)(#)
355/355(*)
(#)/
345(**) (#)

Weights (kg)
595 – 160 HP 595C – 160 HP595/695 – 163
HP595C/695C –
163 HP
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment)
Payload including the driver
Maximum permitted loads
(***)
– front axle 830 830 830 830
– rear axle 640 640 640 640
– total 1425 14301425
(*)
/1435(**)1440
Towable loads
– braked trailer––––
– trailer without brakes––––
Maximum load on roof 50 – 50 –
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes)––––
(*) Version with manual transmission
(#)Version for specific markets
(**) Version with robotised sequential transmission
(***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
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1045/1035(*) (#)
/
1045(**)(#)
1075/
1075(*)(#)/
1085(**)(#)
1065(*) /1035(*)(#)
1075(**)/1045(**)(#)
1090/1075(*)(#)
/
1085(**)(#)
380/390(*) (#)/
380(**)355/355
(*)(#)/
345(**) (#)360 / 390(#)350 / 365(*)(#)/
355(**) (#)

Weights (kg)
595/695 – 165
HP595C/695C
165CV595/695 – 180
HP595C/695C –
180 HP
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment)
Payload including the driver
Maximum permitted loads
(***)
– front axle 830 830 830 830
– rear axle 640 640 640 640
– total1425
(*)
/1435(**)14401425(*) /
1435(**)1440
Towable loads
– braked trailer––––
– trailer without brakes––––
Maximum load on roof 50 – 50 –
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes)––––
(*) Version with manual transmission
(#)Version for specific markets
(**) Version with robotised sequential transmission
(***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
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TECHNICAL DATA
1065(*) /1035(*)(#)
1075(**)/1045(**) (#)1090/1075(*)(#)
/1085(**)(#)1065(*) /1045(*)(#)
1075(**) /1055(
**) (#)1090
360 / 390
(#)350 / 365(*)
(#)/
355(**) (#)360 / 380(#)350

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Your car 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.
If lubricants conforming to the specific request are not available, products that meet the indicated specifications can be used to
top up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Use Features SpecificationOriginal fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Fully synthetic
lubricant for ultra
high performance
enginesSAE 10W–50 ACEA C39.55535-GH2SELENIA ABARTH
10W50
Contractual Technical
Reference No. 0101According to Scheduled
Servicing Plan
Lubricants and
greases for drive
transmissionSAE 75W grade synthetic
lubricant9.55550-MZ6TUTELA
TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F002.F10Manual gearbox and
differential
Fully synthetic lubricant
with dedicated additive.9.55550-SA1TUTELA CS SPEED
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F005.F98Robotised sequential
transmission hydraulic
activation system
Molybdenum disulphide
grease, for use at high
operating temperatures.
N.L.G.I. consistency 1-2.9.55580-GRAS IITUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07Wheel side constant
velocity joints
Grease for constant
velocity joints with low
friction coefficient. N.L.G.I.
consistency 0-1.9.55580-GRAS IITUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F701.C07Differential-side constant
velocity joints
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TECHNICAL DATA