2021 Abarth 124 Spider weight

INTERNAL
EQUIPMENT
ACCESSORY SOCKET
The accessory socket is located deep
in the back of the footwell on the
passenger side fig. 31.
Only use genuine FCA accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12V, 10A).
The ignition must be switched to ACC
or ON.
To prevent accessory socket damage
or electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
do not use accessories that require
more than 120 W (DC 12V / 10A);
do not use accessories that are not
genuine FCA accessories or the
equivalent;
close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into the
accessory socket;
correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket;
do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket;
noise may occur on the audio
playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket;
depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem
is resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the
problem is not resolved, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
IMPORTANT To prevent discharging of
the battery, do not use the socket for
long periods with the engine off or
idling.
BOOT LID
OPENING
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IMPORTANT Before opening the boot
lid, remove any snow and ice
accumulation on it. Otherwise, the boot
lid could close under the weight of the
snow and ice resulting in injury.
IMPORTANT Be careful when
opening/closing the boot lid during
strong winds. If a strong gust blows
against the boot lid, it could close
suddenly resulting in injury.
IMPORTANT Fully open the boot lid and
make sure that it stays open. If the boot
lid is only opened partially, it could slam
shut by vibration or wind gusts resulting
in injury.
IMPORTANT When loading or
unloading luggage in the boot, turn off
the engine. Otherwise, you could get
burned by the heat of the exhaust gas.
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BONNET
OPENING
52) 53) 54) 56)
Proceed as follows:
with the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle 1 fig. 38 to unlock the
bonnet;
insert your hand into the bonnet
opening, slide the latch lever 2 to the
right fig. 39 and lift up the bonnet;
release support rod 3 fig. 40 from its
locking device, then insert it in the
padded area 4 fig. 41 and secure it in
the support rod hole indicated by the
arrow to hold the bonnet open.CLOSING
55)
Proceed as follows:
check under the bonnet area to
make certain all filler caps are in place
and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been removed;
lift the bonnet, grasp the padded
area on the support rod, and secure the
support rod from its locking device.
Verify that the support rod is secured in
the clip before closing the bonnet;
lower the bonnet slowly to a height of
about 20 cm above its closed position
and then let it drop.
IMPORTANT When closing the bonnet,
do not push it excessively such as by
applying your weight. Otherwise, the
bonnet could be deformed.
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When changing tires yourself:ifyou
or someone else changes tires, you or
someone else can also undertake the
steps for the TPMS to complete the ID
signal code registration:
after tires have been changed, switch
the ignition ON, then back to ACC or
OFF;
wait for about 15 minutes;
after about 15 minutes, drive the
vehicle at a speed of at least 25 km/h
for 10 minutes and the tire pressure
sensor ID signal code will be registered
automatically.
IMPORTANT If the vehicle is driven
within about 15 minutes of changing
tires, the
warning light will flash
because the sensor ID signal code
would not have been registered. If this
happens, park the vehicle for about
15 minutes, after which the sensor ID
signal code will register upon driving the
vehicle for 10 minutes.
Replacing tires and wheels
IMPORTANT When replacing/repairing
the tires or wheels or both, have the
work done by an Abarth Dealership, or
the tire pressure sensors may be
damaged.
IMPORTANT The wheels equipped on
your vehicle are specially designed for
installation of the tire pressure sensors.Do not use non-genuine wheels,
otherwise it may not be possible to
install the tire pressure sensors.
Be sure to have the tire pressure
sensors installed whenever tires or
wheels are replaced.
When having a tire or wheel or both
replaced, the following types of tire
pressure sensor installations are
possible:
the tire pressure sensor is removed
from the old wheel and installed to the
new one;
the same tire pressure sensor is used
with the same wheel. Only the tire is
replaced;
a new tire pressure sensor is installed
to a new wheel.
IMPORTANT The tire pressure sensor
ID signal code must be registered when
a new tire pressure sensor is
purchased. For purchase of a tire
pressure sensor and registration of the
tire pressure sensor ID signal code,
consult an Abarth Dealership.
IMPORTANT When reinstalling a
previously removed tire pressure sensor
to a wheel, replace the grommet (seal
between valve body/sensor and wheel)
for the tire pressure sensor.
MECHANICAL LIMITED
SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
Your vehicle is equipped with a
mechanical limited slip differential. In
particular this vehicle adopts a
super-LSD which guarantees improved
vehicle traction and handling.
A super-LSD with a low torque bias
ratio (*) has been adopted to improve
performance when starting from a
standstill, driving straight-ahead and
response.
(*)Torque bias ratio: when a wheel
slips due to a low-traction surface, the
LSD provides proportionally more
torque to the opposite wheel. The
torque bias ratio is the ratio of torque
supplied to the right and left wheels in
such cases, and represents the
performance capability of the LSD.
The super-LSD is a torque-sensing type
that provides improved driving stability
due to the following characteristics:
low torque bias ratio provides
improved controllability (torque bias
ratio: 2.0);
creation of initial torque provides
improved starting from a standstill and
acceleration/deceleration response, and
driving straight-ahead (initial torque:
49 Nm);
simplified construction provides
weight reduction.
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CATEGORIES OF CHILD-RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
NOTE When purchasing, ask the manufacturer of the child-restraint system which type of child-restraint system is appropriate
for your child and vehicle.
Child-restraint systems are classified into the following 5 groups according to the UNECE 44 regulation.
Group Age Weight
0 Up to about 9 months old Up to 10 kg
0+ Up to about 2 years old Up to 13 kg
1 About 8 months to 4 years old 9 kg - 18 kg
2 About 3 to 7 years old 15 kg - 25 kg
3 About 6 to 12 years old 22 kg - 36 kg
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CHILD-RESTRAINT SYSTEM SUITABILITY FOR VARIOUS SEAT POSITION
Provided information in the table shows your child-restraint system suitability for various seating position.
For installation suitability of other manufacturer child-restraint system, carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which
accompany the child-restraint system.
ISOFIX anchor-secured child-restraint systems
When installing a child-restraint system to the passenger seat, refer to the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions
and the Using ISOFIX anchor.
Weight group Size class FixtureSeat positions
Vehicle ISOFIX positions
Passenger seat
CarrycotF ISO/L1 X
G ISO/L2 X
(1) X
GROUP 0 Up to 10 kgE ISO/R1 X
(1) X
GROUP 0+ Up to 13 kgE ISO/R1 IL (1)
D ISO/R2 X
C ISO/R3 X
(1) X
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Weight group Size class FixtureSeat positions
Vehicle ISOFIX positions
Passenger seat
GROUP19kg–18kgD ISO/R2 X
C ISO/R3 X
B ISO/F2 IUF
B1 ISO/F2X IUF
A ISO/F3 X
(1) IL (2)
GROUP 2 15 kg – 25 kg (1) IL (3)
GROUP 3 22 kg – 36 kg (1) IL (3)
(1) For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size class identification (A to G), for the applicable weight group, the car
manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle specific ISOFIX child-restraint system(s) recommended for each position.
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child-restraints systems of universal category approved for use in this mass group.
IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child-restraint systems (CRS) given in the attached list.
These ISOFIX CRS are those of the “specific vehicle”, “restricted” or “semi-universal” categories.
(1) A CabrioFix child-restraint attached to an EasyFix Base, both sold by
MAXI-COSI®
can be installed.
(2) Pearl child-restraint attached to an FamilyFix Base, both sold by
MAXI-COSI®
can be installed.
(3)
BRITAX RÖMER®
KIDFIX can be installed (KIDFIX is no longer in production).
X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child-restraint systems in this mass group and/or this size class.
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Seat belt-secured child-restraint systems
System group Age group Weight groupChild-restraint
system typePassenger seat
Without a
passenger
occupant
classification
system
(Air bag
enabled)(Air bag
disabled)
GROUP 0Up to about
9 months oldUp to 10 kg Baby seat X X U
GROUP 0+Up to about
2 years oldUp to 13 kg Baby seat X X U
GROUP 1About 8 months
to 4 years old9 kg - 18 kg Child seat L UF U
GROUP 2About 3 to
7 years old15 kg - 25 kg Junior seat L UF U
GROUP 3About 6 to
12 years old22 kg - 36 kg Junior seat L UF U
U = Suitable for “universal” category restraints approved for use in this weight group.
UF = Suitable for forward-facing “universal” category restraints approved for use in this weight group.
Regarding child-restraint systems which can be installed, refer to the accessories catalog.
L = For the child-restraint systems categorized in this weight group, consult an expert repairer, we recommend an authorised
Dealership.
X = Seat position not suitable for children in this weight group.
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mode is cancelled (released) depending
on the rate of acceleration or if the
accelerator is fully depressed, use of
the manual shift mode is recommended
if you need to drive the vehicle in a
particular gear for long periods.
DRIVING TIPS
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Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades,
depress the accelerator fully. The
transmission will shift to a lower gear,
depending on vehicle speed.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position depress the brake pedal, shift
to D or M1, depending on the load
weight and grade steepness, release
the brake pedal while gradually
accelerating.
Descending steep grades
When descending a steep grade, shift
to lower gears, depending on load
weight and grade steepness.
Descend slowly, using the brakes only
occasionally to prevent them from
overheating.
WARNING
143)Always set the selector lever to P and
set the parking brake. Only setting the
selector lever to the P position without
using the parking brake to hold the vehicle
is dangerous. If P fails to hold, the vehicle
could move and cause an accident.
144)If the engine is running faster than
idle, do not shift from N or P into a driving
gear. It's dangerous to shift from N or P
into a driving gear when the engine is
running faster than idle. If this is done, the
vehicle could move suddenly, causing an
accident or serious injury.
145)Do not shift into N when driving the
vehicle. Shifting into N while driving is
dangerous. Engine braking cannot be
applied when decelerating which could
lead to an accident or serious injury.
146)Keep your hands on the steering
wheel rim when using fingers on the
steering shift switches. Putting your hands
inside the rim of the steering wheel when
using the steering shift switches is
dangerous. If the driver's air bag were to
deploy in a collision, your hands could be
impacted causing injury.
147)Do not use engine braking on slippery
road surfaces or at high speeds. Shifting
down while driving on wet, snowy, or
frozen roads, or while driving at high
speeds causes sudden engine braking,
which is dangerous. The sudden change in
tire speed could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle control
and an accident.148)Do not let the vehicle move in a
direction opposite to the direction selected
by the selector lever. Do not let the vehicle
move backward with the selector lever in a
forward position, or do not let the vehicle
move forward with the selector lever in the
reverse position. Otherwise, the engine
may stop, causing the loss of the power
brake and power steering functions, and
make it difficult to control the vehicle which
could result in an accident.
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STARTING AND OPERATING