001-022 abarth 500 1ed gb:001-022 abarth 500...

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O W N E R H A N D B O O K

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Abarth and congratulations on your choice of a Abarth. We prepared this booklet to enable you to know each detail of your Abarth and use it correctly. Please, read it carefullybefore driving your car. You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derivethe maximum from the technological features of your Abarth.You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols:

personal safety;

the car’s wellbeing;

environmental protection.

The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Abarth offers to its Customers:

❒ the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity

❒ the range of additional services available to Abarth Customers.

Best regards and happy motoring!

The special features of the new 500 Abarth make the car captivating through its unmistakeable appearance, stylish yet traditional and, at the same time, practical in terms of performance and safety thanks to the new

elements that have been introduced. The miniskirts, the rear spoiler and the inclined connector to the underbodyimprove the drag coefficient, the geometry and road holding at speed. The twin exhaust pipes are fitted at the

sides of the incline at the specular outlets of a single transversely mounted silencer. The front and rear symmetrical air intakes are practical and the first ones allow the flow of air for cooling the two specular

intercoolers, while the second ones permit the outlet of the flow at the rear. The introduction of the TTC system (Torque Transfer Control), which improves the transfer of engine torque to the wheels, makes the

vehicle safer and more pleasant to drive, especially when cornering. Comfort is improved thanks to the introductionof the anti-roll bar which involves a reduction in shock absorber pressure thereby making the vehicle less rigid.

Every feature of the 500 Abarth passenger compartment, from the turbo analogue pressure gauge, the steering wheel with three spokes and shaped grips, the aluminium pedal assembly, the gear lever with an

ergonimically designed grip and the seats with head restraints built-into the backrest, is designed to give the car a sporty appearance.

This Owner Handbook contains descriptions of the various new 500 Abarth trim levels therefore you should findthe information that relates to the version you have purchased.

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DASHBOARD ...................................................................... 3

SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 4

THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 4

THE KEYS .............................................................................. 5

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARDINSTRUMENTS ..................................................................... 8

MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY AND RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY 11

MENU FUNCTIONS............................................................ 13

TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 20

SEATS ...................................................................................... 22

HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................................. 24

STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 25

REARVIEW MIRRORS ......................................................... 26

CLIMATE COMFORT.......................................................... 27

HEATING AND VENTILATION ...................................... 28

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 29

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............. 31

EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 34

WINDOW WASHING ....................................................... 35

CEILING LIGHTS ................................................................. 36

CONTROLS........................................................................... 37

INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 39

SUNROOF.............................................................................. 41

DOORS .................................................................................. 43

POWER WINDOWS........................................................... 44

BOOT ...................................................................................... 45

BONNET................................................................................. 48

ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 50

HEADLIGHTS ........................................................................ 50

ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 51

ESP SYSTEM ........................................................................... 53

EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 55

“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 56

PARKING SENSORS ............................................................ 57

SOUND SYSTEM .................................................................. 60

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER.......... 61

AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 62

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT............................. 62

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RDASHBOARD

The presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the trim level

1. Side vent – 2. Left stalk: external lights control – 3. Turbo pressure gauge – 4. Instrument panel and warning lights – 5. Portablenavigator preparation socket – 6. Right stalk: controls wiper, washer, trip computer – 7. Central air vents – 8. Oddment/Car radiocompartment – 9. Passenger air bag – 10. Oddment compartment/hidden document tray – 11. Heating/ventilation/climate control12. Power windows control – 13. Oddment compartment – 14. Gear lever – 15. Knee bag – 16. Driver air bag.

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R Warning light Y coming on whendriving

❒ If the warning light Y turns on, thismeans that the system is running a self-test (such as following a voltage drop).

❒ If the issue persists, contact the AbarthDealership .

SYMBOLS

Special coloured labels have been attachednear or actually on some of the compo-nents of your car. These labels bear sym-bols that remind you of the precautionsto be taken as regards that particular com-ponent.

The inner surface of the engine bonnet in-cludes a label with the different symbolsused.

THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM

This is an electrical engine locking systemwhich increases protection from attempt-ed theft of the car. It is automatically acti-vated when the ignition key is extracted.

Each time the car is started turning the ig-nition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE systemcontrol unit sends a recognition code tothe engine control unit to deactivate the in-hibitor.

If, during ignition, the code is not correctlyrecognized, the light Y lights up on theinstrument panel.

In this case, turn the key to the STOP po-sition and then to the MAR position; if itis still locked, try again with the other keysthat come with the vehicle. If you havestill not managed to start the engine, con-tact an Abarth Dealership.

IMPORTANT Each key has its own codewhich must be stored by the system ECU.Contact the Abarth Dealership to havenew keys (up to eight) stored with thecode.

The electronic componentsinside the key may be dam-aged if the key is submitted tosharp knocks.


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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROLfig. 4

The metal insert A enables:

❒ the ignition switch;

❒ the doors;

❒ the fuel cap lock/release;

To open/close the metal insert, press but-ton B.

Door and tailgate lock release

Short pressure on button Ë: door and tail-gate lock release, timed turn on of ceilinglights and double flashing of direction in-dicators (for versions/markets, where pro-vided).

Door locks are automatically released incase of intervention of the fuel cut-off sys-tem.

fig. 2 F0S0002Ab

fig. 3 F0S0003Ab

All the keys and the CODEcard must be handed over tothe new owner when sellingthe car.

THE KEYS

CODE CARD fig. 2(for versions/markets, where provided)

The car is delivered with two copies of theignition key and with the CODE cardwhich bears the following:

A the electronic code.

B the mechanical key code to be given tothe Abarth Dealership when orderingduplicate keys.

We recommend to have the electroniccode A always available.

IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfectefficiency of the electronic devices con-tained inside the keys, they should neverbe exposed to direct sunlight.

KEY WITHOUT REMOTECONTROL fig. 3

The metal insert A enables:

❒ the ignition switch;

❒ the door and tailgate (where provided);

❒ the fuel cap lock/release;

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R REQUEST FOR ADDITIONALREMOTE CONTROLS

The system may recognise up to 8 remotecontrols. Should a new remote control benecessary, contact a Abarth Dealership,taking with you the CODE card, a per-sonal identity document and the car’sownership documents.

REPLACING THE BATTERY OFTHE KEY WITH REMOTECONTROL fig. 5

Battery replacement:

❒ press button A and open the metal in-sert B;

❒ rotate the screw C to : using a smallpoint screwdriver;

❒ take out the battery case D and replacethe battery E respecting its polarity;

❒ refit the battery case D inside the keyand lock it turning the screw C to Á .

fig. 5 F0S0005Ab

Used batteries are harmful tothe environment. They shouldbe disposed of as specified bylaw in the special containers

provided, or take them to the AbarthDealership, which will deal with theirdisposal.

Lock of doors and tailgate

Short pressure on button Á : remote lockof doors and of tailgate with switch off ofceiling lights and single flashing of directionindicators (for versions/markets, whereprovided).

If one or more doors are open, the lockis not realized. This is signalled by a quickflashing of the direction indicators (for ver-sions/markets, where provided). Doorlock is realized in the event of open boot.

With speed over 20 km/h, the doors areautomatically locked, if this specific func-tion was set (only with multi-function con-figurable display in the versions, for ver-sions/markets, where provided).

Remote tailgate opening

Keep pressed the button R for remoteopening of tailgate.

Tailgate opening is indicated by doubleflashing of direction indicators.


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REPLACEMENT OF REMOTECONTROL COVER fig. 6

To replace the remote control cover, fol-low the procedure shown in figure.

fig. 6

IGNITION SWITCH fig. 7

The key can be turned to 3 different po-sitions:

❒ STOP: engine off, key extractable,steering locked. Some electrical devices(e.g. car radio, central door locking sys-tem, etc.) are enabled

❒ MAR: driving position. All electrical de-vices are enabled

❒ AVV: engine start.

The ignition switch is fitted with a safety sys-tem that, if the engine does not start, forcesto return the ignition key to STOP beforerepeating the starting operation.

Never extract the key whilethe vehicle is moving. The

steering wheel would be locked assoon as the steering wheel is turned.This also applies to when the car istowed.

It is absolutely forbidden to carry outwhatever after-market operation in-volving steering system or steering col-umn modifications (e.g.: installationof anti-theft device) that could badlyaffect performance and safety, causethe lapse of warranty and also resultin non-compliance of the car with ho-mologation requirements.

WARNING

fig. 7 F0S0007Ab

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Engaging

When the key is at STOP, remove the keyand turn the steering wheel until it locks.

Disengaging

Rock the steering wheel slightly as youturn the ignition key to MAR.

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R INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD INSTRUMENTS

F0S0008Ab

F0S0009Ab

Versions with multifunctionaldisplay

A Speedometer (speed indicator)

B Rev counter

C Multifunctional display with digital fu-el level indicator and digital indicatorof engine coolant temperature.

Versions with reconfigurablemultifunctional display


B Rev counter

C Configurable multifunctional displaywith digital fuel level indicator and dig-ital indicator of engine coolant tem-perature.

fig. 8

fig. 9 - Version with reconfigurable multifunctional display


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F0S0010Abfig. 10

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With the ignition key at MAR, the gearchange indication switches on and off to-gether with the instrument panel warn-ing lights. Afterwards, the ▲ arrow andthe words SHIFT UP switch on eachtime there is a suggestion to change to ahigher gear.

Note: The indication provided dependson the driving mode selected.

With SPORT mode active, the indicationis only activated at maximum speed andtherefore less frequently.

With NORMAL mode activated, the in-dication takes fuel economy into accountand therefore may be more frequent, evenat low speeds.

Two gear shift suggestions modes can beselected through the Setup menu. Twomodes are available: NORMAL/SPORT andSPORT.

Analogue pressure gaugefor turbocharger pressure

The car is equipped with a pressure gaugefor measuring the turbocharger pressureby means of the analogue indicator A.

Note The turbocharger superchargingpressure reading on the pressure gaugeshould never exceed 1 – 1.2 bar even inthe case of sporty driving and maximumperformance.

GSI Shift up (gear shift suggestion)(for versions/markets, where provided)

An indicator light B (▲ SHIFT UP ) inthe pressure gauge signals the ideal timeto change gear.

The gear shift indication (▲ SHIFT UP )only suggests a higher gear.


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R SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR) fig. 11

The indicator A shows car speed(speedometer).

REV. COUNTER fig. 11

The indicator B shows the engine revs.

fig. 11

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F0S011Ab

DIGITAL FUEL LEVELINDICATOR fig. 11

The digital indicator C shows the amountof fuel in the tank.

The reserve warning light E K turns onto indicate that approximately 5 litres offuel are left in the tank.

Do not travel with the tank nearly empty:lack of fuel supply could damage the catal-yser.

ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 11

The digital indicator D shows the tem-perature of the engine coolant and beginsto operate when the coolant temperatureexceeds approx. 50°C.

The first segment is always on to show thecorrect operation of the system.

Fu warning light may light up (togetherwith a message shown on the display) toindicate that the coolant temperature istoo high; in this case, stop the engine andcontact the Abarth Dealership.


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RMULTIFUNCTIONALDISPLAY ANDRECONFIGURABLEMULTIFUNCTIONALDISPLAY(for versions/markets, where provided)

The car can be equipped with the multi-functional/multifunctional reconfigurabledisplay that, according to the settingsmade, will show useful information nec-essary when driving.

“STANDARD” SCREENOF MULTIFUNCTIONALDISPLAY fig. 12

The standard screen shows the followinginformation:

A Sport driving mode indication

B Scheduled servicing deadline

C Digital fuel level indicator

D External temperature indicator (forversions/markets, where provided)

E Beam adjustment position (with lowbeams on only)

F Digital engine coolant temperature in-dicator

G Odometer (distance travelled in kilo-metres/miles)

H Date

I Possible presence of ice on road

L Time

“STANDARD” SCREENOF RECONFIGURABLEMULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAYfig. 13

The standard screen shows the followinginformation:

A Time

B Scheduled servicing deadline

C External temperature indicator (forversions/markets, where provided)

D Possible presence of ice on road

E Date

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F Digital fuel level indicator

G Beam adjustment position (with lowbeams on only)

H Digital indicator of engine coolant tem-perature

I Odometer (distance travelled in kilo-metres/miles)

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CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 15

+ To scroll the displayed menu and therelated options upwards or to in-crease the displayed value.

MENU ESC Press briefly to access themenu and/or go to nextscreen or to confirm therequired menu option.Press longer to return tothe standard screen

– To scroll the displayed menu and therelated options downwards or to de-crease the value displayed.

Note Buttons + and – activate differentfunctions according to the following situ-ations:

– to scroll the menu options upwards anddownwards;

– to increase or decrease values duringsettings.

Note When opening one of the frontdoors, the display will turn on and showfor a few seconds the clock and the km ormi covered (for versions/markets, whereprovided).

SETUP MENU

The menu comprises a series of functionsarranged in a cycle which can be selectedthrough buttons + and – to access the dif-ferent select operations and settings (set-up) given in the following paragraphs. A sub-menu is provided for some items (Clockand Unit setting).

fig. 14

M E N UE S C

F0S014Ab

The setup menu can be activated by press-ing briefly button MENU ESC. Singlepresses on buttons + or – will scroll thesetup menu options. Handling modes dif-fer with each other according to the char-acteristic of the option selected.

The menu includes the following functions:– MENU– DIMMER– SPEED BEEP– TRIP B DATA/TRIP B ACTIVATION– SET TIME – SET DATE – SEE RADIO– AUTOCLOSE– UNIT– LANGUAGE– BUZZER VOLUME– BUTTON VOL.– SEAT BELT BUZZER/SEAT BELT BEEPING– SERVICE– PASSENGER BAG– DAYLIGHTS– GSI SHIFT UP– EXIT MENU


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RSelecting an option of the main menu withoutsubmenu:

– press briefly button MENU ESC to se-lect the main menu option to set;

– press buttons + or – (by single press-es) to select the new setting;

– press briefly button MENU ESC tostore the new setting and go back to themain menu option previously selected.

Selecting an option of the main menu withsubmenu:

– briefly press button MENU ESC to dis-play the first submenu option;

– press buttons + or – (by single press-es) to scroll all the submenu options;

– press briefly button MENU ESC to se-lect the displayed submenu option and toopen the relevant setup menu;

– press buttons + or – (by single press-es) to select the new setting for this sub-menu option;

– briefly press button MENU ESC tostore the new setting and to go back tothe previously selected submenu option.

MENU FUNCTIONS

Lighting (Car interior lighting adjustment)

This function is available with the dippedheadlamps on and at night to adjust thebrightness of the instrument panel, but-tons, radio display and automatic climatecontrol display.

With the multifunction display, in the day-time and with the dipped headlamps on,the instrument panel, radio display and au-tomatic climate control display are on atthe maximum brightness setting.

With the reconfigurable multifunction dis-play, in the daytime and with the dippedheadlamps on, the car interior lighting isoff. If the car goes into shade, for exam-ple, driving through a tunnel, the instru-ment panel, the buttons and the radio andautomatic climate control displays light upat the second brightness setting.


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R To adjust the brightness, proceed as fol-lows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC , thepreviously set level will flash on the dis-play;

– press button + or – to set the requiredbrightness level;

– briefly press button MENU ESC to goback to the menu screen or press the but-ton for long to go back to the standardscreen without storing settings.

Speed beep (Speed limit)

With this function it is possible to set thecar speed limit (km/h or mph); when thislimit is exceeded the driver is immediate-ly alerted (see section “Warning lights andmessages”).

To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC, thedisplay will show the message (SpeedBuzz);

– press button + or – to select speed lim-it activation (On) or deactivation (Off);

– when the function is activated (On)pressing buttons + or – select the speedlimit and press MENU ESC to confirmselection.

Note Selection is possible between 30and 200 km/h, or 20 and 125 mph de-pending on the selected unit, see para-graph “Unit of measure”. The setting willincrease/decrease by five units each timebutton +/– is pressed. Hold button +/–pressed to increase/decrease the settingrapidly. Complete the setting by brieflypressing the button when you approachthe required setting.


To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC: (On)will flash on the display;

– press button –: (Off) will flash on the dis-play;


Trip B data (Trip B on)

Through this option it is possible to acti-vate (On) or deactivate (Off) the Trip B(partial trip) display.

For further information see “Trip com-puter”.

For activation / deactivation, proceed asfollows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC: (On)or (Off) will flash on the display (accord-ing to previous setting);

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RSet time (Clock)

This function enables to set the clockthrough two sub-menus: “Time” and“Mode”.Proceed as follows:– briefly press button MENU ESC, thedisplay will show the two sub-menus“Time” and “Mode”;– press button + or – to navigate the twosub-menus;– select the required option and thenpress button MENU ESC;– when accessing the “Time” submenu:briefly press button MENU ESC, “hours”will flash on the display;– press button + or – for setting;– briefly press button MENU ESC, “min-utes” will flash on the display;– press button + or – for setting.

NoteThe setting will increase or decreaseby one unit each time + or – is pressed.Hold the button pressed to in-crease/decrease the setting rapidly. Com-plete the setting by briefly pressing thebutton when you approach the requiredsetting.– when accessing the “Format” submenu:briefly press button MENU ESC: the pre-viously set display format will flash on thedisplay;– press button + or – to select “24h” or“12h”.

When you have made the required set-tings, briefly press button MENU ESC togo back to the menu screen or press thebutton for long to go back to the standardscreen without storing settings.

– hold MENU ESC pressed to go back tothe standard screen or main menu ac-cording to the points of the menu whereyou are at.

Set date (Set Date)

This function enables to update the date(day - month - year).

To correct the date proceed as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC: “year”will flash on the display;


– briefly press button MENU ESC:“month” will flash on the display;


– briefly press button MENU ESC: “day”will flash on the display;

– press button + or – for setting.

NoteThe setting will increase or decreaseby one unit each time + or – is pressed.Hold the button pressed to in-crease/decrease the setting rapidly. Com-plete the setting by briefly pressing thebutton when you approach the requiredsetting.



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R See radio(Repeat audio information)

With this function the display shows in-formation relevant to the sound system.

– Radio: tuned radio station frequency orRDS message, automatic tuning activationor AutoSTore;

– CD audio, CD MP3: track number;

To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off)sound system info displaying proceed asfollows:




Autoclose (Automatic door lockoperation with car running) (for versions/markets, where provided)

When activated (On), this function locksautomatically the doors when the carspeed exceeds 20 km/h.

Proceed as follows to switch this functionon or off:

– briefly press button MENU ESC to dis-play the three sub-menus;



– briefly press button MENU ESC to goback to the menu screen or press the but-ton for long to go back to the standardscreen without storing settings;


Units (Set units)

This function may be used to set the mea-surement unit in three submenus: “Dis-tances”, “Consumption” and “Tempera-ture”.

To set the required unit proceed as fol-lows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC to dis-play the three sub-menus;

– press button + or – to navigate thethree sub-menus;

– select the required sub-menu and thenpress briefly button MENU ESC;

– when accessing the “Distance” submenu:briefly press MENU ESC: either “km” or“mi” will appear on the display (accord-ing to the previous setting);


– when accessing the “Consumption” sub-menu: briefly press MENU ESC: either“km/l ”, “l/100km” or “mpg” will appearon the display (according to the previoussetting);


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RIf the distance unit set is “km” the fuel con-sumption unit will be displayed in km/l orl/100km.

If the distance unit set is “mi” the fuel con-sumption unit will be displayed in “mpg”.


– when accessing the “Temperature” sub-menu: briefly press MENU ESC: either“°C” or “°F” will appear on the display ac-cording to the previous setting;


When you have made the required set-tings, briefly press button MENU ESC togo back to the menu screen or press thebutton for long to go back to the standardscreen without storing settings.


Language (Selecting the language)

The messages can be displayed in the fol-lowing languages: Italian, English, German,Portuguese, Spanish, French, Dutch, Pol-ish.

To set the required language proceed asfollows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC: thepreviously set “language” will flash on thedisplay;



Buzzer volume(Adjusting the failure/warningbuzzer volume)

With this function the volume of thebuzzer accompanying any failure/warningindication can be adjusted according to 8levels.

To adjust the volume proceed as follows:

– briefly press button : MENU ESC; thepreviously set volume “level” will flash onthe display;



Button volume(Button volume adjustment)

This function may be used to adjust thevolume of the beep accompanying the ac-tivation of buttons MENU ESC, + and– can be adjusted according to 8 levels.

To adjust the volume proceed as follows:

– briefly press button : MENU ESC; thepreviously set volume “level” will flash onthe display;




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R Belt buzzer (Buzzer activation forS.B.R. indication)

This function can be only displayed afterAbarth Dealership has deactivated theS.B.R. system (see paragraph “S.B.R. sys-tem” in section “Safety devices”).

Service (Scheduled servicing)

Through this function it is possible to dis-play information connected to proper carservicing.

Proceed as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC: ser-vice in km or mi, according to previoussetting, will be displayed (see paragraph“Units”);

– briefly press button MENU ESC to goback to the menu screen or press the but-ton for long to go back to the standardscreen.

Note The “Service Schedule” requires thecar to be serviced every 30,000 km (or18,000 mi); this indication will appear au-tomatically with the key on MAR whenthere are 2,000 km left (or equivalent dis-tance in miles) and will be presented au-tomatically every 200 km (or equivalentdistance in miles). The indications will ap-pear more frequently where there are 200km left. The indication will appear in kilo-metres or miles according to the settings.When the next scheduled service opera-tion is approaching, the message “Service”will appear on the display followed by thenumber of kilometres or miles left whenthe key is turned to MAR. Go to theAbarth Dealership where the “ScheduledService” operations will be performed andthe message will be reset.

Passenger bag Front passenger’s airbag and side bag activation/deactivation (for versions/markets, where provided)

This function enables to activate/deacti-vate the front passenger’s air bag.

Proceed as follows:

– press button MENU ESC and, after dis-playing the message (Bag pass: Off) (to dis-able) or (Bag pass: On) (to enable) press-ing buttons + and –, press again buttonMENU ESC;

- the confirmation request message will bedisplayed;

- press buttons + or – to select (Yes)(confirming activation/deactivation) or(No) (to abort);

- briefly press MENU ESC to confirm set-ting and go back to the menu screen orpress the button for long to go back to thestandard screen without storing settings.


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This function enables to activate/deacti-vate the daylight lig ht.

Proceed as follows to switch this functionon or off:– briefly press button MENU ESC to dis-play the three sub-menus;– briefly press button MENU ESC: (On)or (Off) will flash on the display (accord-ing to previous setting);– press button + or – for setting;– briefly press button MENU ESC to goback to the menu screen or press the but-ton for long to go back to the standardscreen without storing settings;– hold MENU ESC pressed to go back tothe standard screen or main menu ac-cording to the points of the menu whereyou are at.

GSI Shift up(Gear shift suggestion)(for versions/markets, where provided)

This function allows selection of two gearshift suggestion modes. Two modes areavailable: NORMAL/SPORT and SPORT.

NORMAL/SPORT: with this mode active,during normal driving (SPORT functionoff) gear shift suggestions are determinedby fuel economy while, with the SPORTfunction on, gear shift suggestions are in-tended to enhance sports driving.

SPORT: with this mode active, gear shiftsuggestions are provided only when theSPORT function is active and are intend-ed to enhance sports driving.

To select one of the modes, proceed asfollows:

– press the MENU ESC button briefly;the display will show a submenu;

– press the MENU ESC button brieflyagain: the mode currently set will flash onthe display;

– press the + or – button to change themode set;

– press the MENU ESC button brieflyto save the new mode set and return tothe submenu screen, or hold the buttondown to return to the main screenwithout saving;

– hold the MENU ESC button downagain to return to the standard screenor main menu, depending on your loca-tion in the menu.

Exit Menu

This is the last function that closes the cir-cular setting cycle listed in the initial menuscreen.

Briefly press button MENU ESC to goback to the standard screen without stor-ing settings.

Press button – to return to the first menuoption (Speed Beep).


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General features

The “Trip computer” is used to display in-formation on car operation when the keyis turned to MAR. This function allows todefine two separate trips called “Trip A”and “Trip B” for monitoring the car’s“complete mission” in a reciprocally in-dependent manner.

Both functions are resettable (reset - startof new mission).

“Trip A” shall be used to display the fig-ures relating to:

– Range

– Trip distance

– Average consumption

– Instant consumption

– Average speed

– Travel time (driving time).

“Trip B” shall be used to display the fig-ures relating to:

– Trip distance B

– Average consumption B

– Average speed B

– Travel time B (driving time).

Note “Trip B” functions may be exclud-ed (see “Trip B on”). “Range” and “In-stantaneous consumption” cannot be re-set.

Values displayed

Range

The distance that can be travelled with thefuel in the tank is displayed, with the the-ory that driving will continue in the sameconditions. The display will show the read-ing “----” when the following events takeplace:

– value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)

– the car is parked with the engine run-ning for a long time.

IMPORTANT The range depends on sev-eral factors: driving style (see “Drivingstyle” in “Starting and driving”), type ofroute (motorway, urban cycle, mountainroads, etc…), conditions of use of the car(load, tyre pressure, etc…). Trip planningmust take into account the above notes.

Distance travelled

This value shows the distance coveredfrom the start of the new mission.

Average consumption

This value shows the approximate aver-age consumption from the start of thenew mission.

Instant consumption

This indicates the fuel consumption. The val-ue is constantly updated. The message“----” will appear on the display if the car isparked with the engine running.


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RAverage speedThis value shows the car average speed asa function of the overall time elapsed sincethe start of the new mission.

Travel time

This value shows the time elapsed sincethe start of the new mission.

TRIP button fig. 15

Button TRIP, set on the right steeringcolumn stalk, shall be used (with ignitionkey on MAR) to display and to reset thepreviously described values to start a newmission:

– short push to display the different val-ues;

– long push to reset and then start a newmission.

New mission

Reset can be:

– “manual” resetting by the user, by press-ing the relevant button;

– “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip dis-tance” reaches 9999.9 km or when the“Travel time” reaches 99.59 (99 hours and59 minutes);

– after disconnecting/reconnecting thebattery.

IMPORTANT The reset operation in thepresence of the screens concerning the“Trip A” makes it possible to reset onlythe information associated with this func-tion.

IMPORTANT The reset operation in thepresence of the screens concerning the“Trip B” makes it possible to reset onlythe information associated with this func-tion.

Start of trip procedure

With ignition key on MAR, press and holdbutton TRIP pressed for over 2 secondsto reset.

Exit Trip

The TRIP function is over when all thevalues have been displayed or holding thebutton MENU ESC pressed for longerthan 1 second.fig. 15 F0S015Ab


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Seat height adjustment fig. 18

Operating lever C it is possible to lift orlower the rear area of the cushion toachieve the most comfortable driving po-sition.

Backrest tilting fig. 19

To tilt the backrest, operate the lever D(movement a) and push the backrest for-ward until it locks (movement b); releasethe lever D and, pushing the backrest,slide the seat forward (movement c).

SEATS

FRONT SEATS

fig. 16 F0S0013m

fig. 17 F0S0014m

Fore/aft adjustment fig. 16

Lift lever A and push the seat forwards andbackwards: your arms should rest on thesteering wheel rim while you are driving.

All adjustments must bemade with the car station-

ary.

WARNING

After releasing the lever, al-ways check that the seat is

locked on the guides by trying tomove it backwards and forth. If it isnot locked, the seat may move unex-pectedly and make you lose controlof the car.

WARNING

fig. 18 F0S0015m

fig. 19 F0S0154m

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RDriver side and passenger side whereposition memory is provided

To return the seat to its initial position,slide the seat backward pushing the back-rest until the seat locks (movement d)operate the lever D (movement e) andlift the backrest (movement f) until youhear it snapping in position.

WARNING Using the lever D beforelocking the seat in the initial position caus-es the loss of the seat initial position. Inthat case, it is necessary to adjust the seatposition by means of the longitudinal ad-justment fig. 16.

Passenger side where positionmemory is not provided

To return the seat to its initial position,slide the seat backward pushing the back-rest to the desired position (movementd); operate the lever D (movement e)and lift the backrest (movement f) untilyou hear it snapping in position.

All adjustments must bemade with the car stationary.

WARNING

fig. 20 F0S020Ab

The type of reattachment manoeuvre hasbeen chosen to guarantee the safety of theoccupant. In effect, if the mechanism de-tects an obstacle (e.g. a bag) and cannotrestore the seat to its original position, itallows the reattachment of the actual seat,positioning the backrest only, ensuringthat the guides are attached.

REAR SEATS fig. 20

Backrest release

❒ For versions with joint seat, lift handles Aand B and guide the backrest onto thecushion.

❒ For versions with separate seats, lift han-dle A or B to release respectively the leftor right part of the backrest and guide thebackrest onto the cushion.

Fore/aft adjustment

Lift the lever A-fig. 20a and push the seatforwards or backwards: in the driving po-sition your arms should rest on the rim ofthe steering wheel.

SPORT FRONT SEATS

All adjustments must be madewith the car stationary.

WARNING

Once you have released theadjustment lever, always

check that the seat is locked on theguides by trying to move it back andforth. Failure to lock the seat in placecould result in the seat moving sud-denly and the driver losing control ofthe car.

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REAR fig. 21(for versions/markets, where provided)

To lift out rear head restraints: press atthe same time buttons B e C set on bothsides and take them out. Rear head re-straints must be lifted out with backrestreleased and tilted toward the passengercompartment or with the tailgate open.To bring the head restraint in correct po-sition, lift it until you hear it click.

To lower the head restraint, press buttonB. The specific shape of the head restraintinterferes with the correct rest of theback of the rear passenger on the back-rest; the shape is useful to force the pas-senger to lift the headrest for its correctuse.

IMPORTANT Rear seat passengers shallalways set the head restraints in “fullydrawn out” position.

fig. 20a F0S149Ab fig. 20b F0S136Ab

Backrest angle adjustment

Rotate the knob B-fig. 20a.

Backrest tilt

To tilt the seat, pull the lever C-fig. 20b(on the seat back) upwards; then releaseit and, pushing on the seat, slide it forward.


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It can be adjusted vertically (for versions/markets, where provided).

For adjustment. bring the lever A-fig. 22downward to position 2 then position thewheel and lock it bringing lever A to po-sition 1.

fig. 21 F0S021Ab fig. 22 F0S022Ab

Perform these operationsonly when the car is station-

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The door mirrors, beingcurved, slightly alter the per-

ception of distance.

WARNING

When driving, the mirrorsshall always be in position 1.

WARNING

fig. 23 F0S023Ab

DOOR MIRRORS

Electrical adjustment fig. 24

Proceed as follows:

❒ select the mirror with selector B;

❒ adjust the mirror using the joystick Ain the four directions.

Folding back door mirrors fig. 25

When required (for example when themirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces)it is possible to fold the mirror moving itfrom position 1 open, to position 2 closed.

REARVIEW MIRRORS

DRIVING MIRROR fig. 23

The mirror is fitted with a safety devicethat causes its release in the event of a vi-olent crash.

It can be moved using the lever A to twodifferent positions: normal or antiglare.

ELECTROCHROMIC DRIVING MIRROR(for versions/markets, where provided)

Some versions provide an electrochromicmirror with automatic antiglare function.An ON/OFF button in the lower area ofthe mirror enables/disables the elec-trochromic function. When the functionis active, a led on the mirror is active. En-gaging reverse gear, the mirror is auto-matically set for daylight use. fig. 25 F0S025Ab

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VENTS fig. 26

1. Vents for demisting/defrosting thewindscreen

2. Orientable, adjustable central vents3. Orientable, adjustable side vents4. Fixed vents for side windows.5. Lower vents

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fig. 27 F0S027Ab

HEATING AND VENTILATION

CONTROLS fig. 27

A Air temperature knob (red-hot / blue-cold)

B Fan speed knob

NOTE Turn the knob to 0 to stop theflow of air coming out of the vents.

C Air recycle knob… – internal air recycleÚ – air intake from outside

IMPORTANT Turn the recirculation func-tion on to prevent the intake of air intothe passenger compartment; this is par-ticularly advisable when stopped in a tun-nel or in traffic to prevent the intake ofoutside polluted air. Do not use the func-tion for a long time, particularly if thereare many passengers on board, to preventthe windows from misting up.

D Air distribution knobμ toward the body and the side win-

dows∑ toward the body, the side win-

dows and the feet∂ toward the feet only

∏ toward the feet and the wind-shield

- toward the windscreen only.E Button to activate/deactivate the heat-

ed rear window.When the function is active, a led onthe button is on.In order to maintain battery efficien-cy, the function is automatically deac-tivated after about 20 minutes.

Fast front windowdemisting/defrosting

Proceed as follows:❒ rotate knob A to red section;❒ rotate knob C to Ú;❒ rotate knob D to -;❒ rotate knob B to 4- (max. fan speed).


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CONTROLS fig. 28A Air temperature knob (red-hot / blue-

cold)B Fan speed knob and climate control

system activation/deactivation. Pressthe knob to activate the climate con-trol system; the led on the knob is ac-tive. This enables passenger compart-ment quick cooling.

NOTE Turn the knob to 0 to stop theflow of air coming out of the vents.C Air recycle knob… – internal air recycleÚ – air intake from outside

IMPORTANT Turn the recirculation func-tion on to prevent the intake of air intothe passenger compartment; this is par-ticularly advisable when stopped in a tun-nel or in traffic to prevent the intake ofoutside polluted air. Do not use the func-tion for a long time, particularly if thereare many passengers on board, to preventthe windows from misting up.

fig. 28 F0S028Ab

D Air distribution knobμ toward the body and the side win-

dows∑ toward the body, the side win-

dows and the feet∂ toward the feet only∏ toward the feet and the windshield-toward the windscreen only.

E Button to activate/deactivate the heat-ed rear window. When the function is active, a led onthe button is on. In order to maintain battery efficien-cy, the function is automatically deac-tivated after about 20 minutes.


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R Fast front window and front sidewindows demisting/defrosting(MAX-DEF)

Proceed as follows:

❒ rotate knob A to red section;

❒ rotate knob C to Ú;

❒ rotate knob D to -;

❒ rotate knob B to 4- (max. fan speed).

IMPORTANT the climate control systemis very useful to accelerate demisting, be-cause it dehumidifies the air. Adjust thecontrols as described above and pressknob E to switch the climate control sys-tem on: the LED on the knob will light up.

LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM

Run the climate control system for at least10 minutes every month during the win-ter. Have the system inspected at a AbarthAbarth Dealershipbefore the summer.


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RAUTOMATIC CLIMATECONTROL SYSTEM (for versions/markets, where provided)

According to the temperature set by theuser, the automatic climate control sys-tem automatically adjusts:

❒ the temperature of the air sent to thepassenger compartment;

❒ fan speed (continuous air flow varia-tion);

❒ the distribution of air inside the pas-senger compartment;

❒ compressor activation/deactivation (tocool/dehumidify air);

❒ air recycle activation/deactivation;

All functions can be manually changed. Inother words, you may operate the systemselecting one or more functions. The man-ual setting of a function does not impairthe automatic control of the other func-tions even if the led of the knob AUTOis off.

fig. 29 F0S029Ab

CONTROLS fig. 29

Button AUTO - AActivation of the automaticfunction of the climate controlsystem

Pressing the button AUTO and settingthe temperature, the system adjusts thetemperature, the quantity and distributionof the air into the passenger compartmentand controls the activation of the com-pressor.

Button √ - BClimate control compressor on/off

Pressing the button, with led on, the com-pressor and the led switch off.

When the compressor is off:

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R ❒ it is not possible to supply into the pas-senger compartment air with a tem-perature lower than external air tem-perature (the temperature indicated onthe display blinks when the system doesnot ensure the achievement of the re-quired comfort conditions);

❒ it is possible to manually reset the fanspeed (with compressor enabled, ven-tilation cannot go below a bar shownon the display).

Button OFF - C System switch off

Pressing the button OFF the system isswitched off.

The following climate control conditionswill be established when the system is off:

❒ all LEDs off;

❒ set temperature display off;

❒ air recycle off;

❒ compressor off;

❒ fan off.

In this condition, it is possible to enable ordisable air recycle without system activa-tion.

Button … - D Air recycle on/off button

It is advisable to activate air recycle inqueues or in tunnels to prevent the in-troduction of polluted air.

Led on button ON = recycle ON.

Led on button OFF = recycle OFF.

For low temperatures or if the compres-sor is off, the recycle is forced to off toavoid misting.

IMPORTANT It is advisable not to use theair recycle function when the outside tem-perature is low, to prevent the windowsfrom rapidly misting up.

Buttons Õ Ô - ETemperature setting

Pressing the button Õ the temperaturein the passenger compartment rises untilthe value HI is reached (maximum heat-ing).

Pressing the button Ô the temperaturein the passenger compartment decreasesuntil the value LO is reached (maximumcooling).

IMPORTANT Specifically, if the heating flu-id is not sufficiently warm, the fan will notstart up at the maximum speed immedi-ately to limit introducing excessively coolair into the passenger compartment.

Buttons Õ Ô - FFan speed setting

Pressing the buttons Õ or Ô respective-ly, the fan speed displayed on the displaybars increases or decreases.

The fan can be cut off only if the com-pressor has been switched off (button B).

To restore automatic fan speed control,press button AUTO.

Buttons ´ μ ∂ - G H IManual selection of air distribution

Pressing the buttons, it is possible to setone of 5 different air flow options:´ to the windscreen and front side win-

dow vents to demist or defrost them.μ to central and side dashboard vents to

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R∂ to the vents in the feet area (frontseats). The natural tendency of hotair to spread upwards, allows towarm the passenger compartmentup as quickly as possible, providingan immediate feeling of warmth.

∂+μ distribution between feet areavents (warmer air) and dashboardvents (cooler air).

∂+´ distribution between feet areavents and windscreen and frontside window vents). This distribu-tion allows an adequate warming ofthe passenger compartment andprevents the windows from mist-ing up.

The set distribution is shown by the LEDson the selected buttons.

To restore automatic air distribution con-trol, press button AUTO.

Button - - LFront window fastdemisting/defrosting button

Pressing the button - the system acti-vates all the functions required for fastdemisting/defrosting:

❒ compressor switch on (if climatic con-ditions are suitable);

❒ air recycle off;

❒ air temperature set to maximum (HI);

❒ fan speed selection depending oncoolant temperature;

❒ air flow toward the windshield and thefront side windows;

❒ heated rear window on.

IMPORTANT The function remains activefor about 3 minutes since the enginecoolant temperature exceeds 50°C (forpetrol versions) or 35°C (for Diesel ver-sions).

The system uses R134acoolant which, in the event ofaccidental leaks, is not dan-gerous for the environment.

Do not use R12 coolant, not suitablefor the components of the system.

HEATED REAR WINDOWDEMISTER/DEFROSTER

Press the button M to activate this func-tion; its activation is shown by a warninglight on the instrument panel.

The function is automatically deactivatedafter about 20 minutes. To turn off thefunction beforehand, press again the but-ton (.

IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers onthe internal side of the rear window overthe filaments of the heated rear window,to avoid damaging it.

LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM

Run the climate control system for at least10 minutes every month during the win-ter.

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LOW BEAMS SIDE/TAILLIGHTSfig. 30

With the key on MAR turn the knurledring to 2. If low beams are activated, day-light lights are deactivated and taillights andlow beams are activated. The warning light3 on the instrument panel will come onat the same time. With ignition key onSTOP or removed, rotate the knurledring from position O to position 2. Thelight 3 on the instrument panel turns onand all taillights and number plate lightsturn on.

MAIN BEAMS fig. 30With knurled ring in position 2, push thestalk forward toward the dashboard(steady position). The warning light 1on the instrument panel will come on.They switch off pulling the stalk towardthe wheel (low beams turn on).

FLASHING fig. 30You can flash the beams pulling the stalktoward the wheel (unstable position). The warning light 1 on the instrumentpanel will come on at the same time.

DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 31Move the stalk to (steady) position:up (position a): right-hand indicator down (position b): left-hand indicatorWarning light ¥ or Î will blink on the in-strument panel. Direction indicator auto-matically turn off, when the car travelsagain in a straight direction.

Lane change functionIf you want to signal that you want tochange lane, move the left stalk to un-steady position for less than half a second.The direction indicator of the selectedside activates for three blinks and then au-tomatically turns off.

EXTERNAL LIGHTS

The left-hand stalk operates most of theexternal lights. The external lights can on-ly be switched on when the ignition keyis on MAR. The instrument panel and thevarious instrument panel controls willcome on with the external lights.

DAYLIGHT LIGHT (D.R.L.) fig. 30(for versions/markets, where provided)

With the key on MAR and the knurled ringon O the daylight lights automatically turnon; the other lights and the internal lightingdo not turn on. The daylight lights auto-matic switch on function can be en-abled/disabled using the display menus (seeparagraph “Multifunctional and reconfig-urable multifunctional display” in this chap-ter). If daylight lights are disabled, withknurled ring in position O no light turns on.


Daylight lights are an alter-native to the low beams

during daylight travelling, when theyare mandatory, and their use is al-lowed when low beams are notmandatory.Daylight lights do not replace lowbeams when travelling in tunnels orduring the night.The use of daylight lights is governedby the Highway Code of the countryyou are in. Keep to the rules.

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WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER

The device can work only when the igni-tion key is on MAR.

The stalk has 5 different positions (4speeds):

A windscreen wiper off.

B intermittent.

C continuous slow.

D continuous fast.

E temporary fast (unstable position).

The temporary fast function lasts as longas you manually keep the stalk in that po-sition. When released, the stalk will returnto position A and the wiper will be auto-matically stopped.

“Smart washing” functionPull the stalk towards the steering wheel(unstable position) to operate the wind-screen washer jet.Keep the stalk pulled to activate with a sin-gle movement the windscreen washer jetand the windscreen wiper; the latter au-tomatically turns on if you keep the stalkpulled for over half a second. The wind-screen wiper stops operating a fewstrokes after releasing the stalk; a further“cleaning stroke”, after a few seconds,completes the wiping operation.

“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE

This function allows the illumination of thespace in front of the car for a preset pe-riod of time.

Activation

With the ignition key on STOP or re-moved, pull the stalk towards the steeringwheel within 2 minutes from when the en-gine is turned off.

At each movement of the stalk, the stay-ing on of the lights is extended by 30 sec-onds up to a maximum of 210 seconds;then the lights are switched off automati-cally.

Each time the stalk is operated, the warn-ing light 3 on the instrument panelturns on and the display shows how longthe function remains active.

The warning light turns on the first timethe stalk is operated, and stays on until thefunction is automatically deactivated. Eachtime you operate the lever, only the per-manence of lights increases.

Deactivation

Keep the stalk pulled towards the steer-ing wheel for more than 2 seconds.

F0S032Abfig. 32

Do not use the windscreenwiper to remove layers ofsnow or ice from the wind-screen. In such conditions, the

windscreen wiper may be subjected toexcessive stress and the motor protec-tion which prevents operation for a fewseconds may trip. If the issue persists,contact the Abarth Dealership.


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Three different switch on modes are fore-seen:

❒ when opening one door, a three minutetiming is set;

❒ when removing the key from the igni-tion switch within two minutes fromengine switch off, a 10 second timingis set;

❒ when doors are unlocked (either withremote control or with key on driverside door), a 10 second timing is set.

Three modes are foreseen for switch off:

❒ when closing all doors, a three minutetiming is set; The timing is disabled if thekey is moved to MAR;

❒ when doors are locked (either with re-mote control or with key on driver sidedoor), the ceiling light turns off.

❒ the internal lights turn off after 15 min-utes to avoid battery drain

BOOT LIGHT

The lamp comes on automatically when theluggage compartment is opened and goesout when it is closed.

CEILING LIGHTSFRONT CEILING LIGHT

The lens can be set to three positions:

❒ right side pressed: light always on

❒ left side pressed: light always off

❒ central position (neutral): the light turnson and off when the doors are openedor closed.

IMPORTANT Before getting out of thecar, make sure the switch is on the cen-tral position: ensure that lights are off withdoors closed in order to avoid drainingthe battery.

On same versions, light switch on and offoccur only when the front driver side dooris opened or closed.

When the doors are unlocked using the re-mote control, a 10 second timing turns on.

When the doors are locked using the re-mote control, the ceiling light turns off.

REAR WINDOW WIPER/REAR WINDOW WASHER

The device can work only when the igni-tion key is on MAR.

Turn the knurled ring to ' to operatethe rear window wiper.

With the windscreen wiper active, rotatethe knurled ring to ' to activate the rearwindow wiper which, in this case, oper-ates (in the different positions) in synchwith the windscreen wiper, yet with halfits frequency. With windscreen wiper ac-tive, engaging reverse gear, the rear win-dow wiper automatically turns on in slowcontinuous mode.

It stops when the reverse gear is disen-gaged.

“Smart washing” function

Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard(unstable position) will activate the rearwindow washer.

Keep the stalk pushed to activate with asingle movement the rear window wash-er jet and the rear window wiper; the lat-ter automatically turns on if you keep thestalk pushed for over half a second.

The rear window wiper stops operatinga few strokes after releasing the stalk; afurther “cleaning stroke”, after a few sec-onds, completes the wiping operation.

Do not use the rear windowwiper to remove layers ofsnow or ice from the rear win-dow. In such conditions, the

rear window wiper may be subjected toexcessive stress and the motor protec-tion which prevents operation for a fewseconds may trip. If the issue persists,contact the Abarth Dealership.


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SPORT FUNCTION CONTROLfig. 33

When the SPORT button A-fig. 33 ispressed the sports driving setting is turnedon featuring more responsiveness duringacceleration, an increase in drive torqueand more precise steering with greater ef-fort required on the steering wheel.

When the function is active, the messageSPORT is displayed on the instrumentpanel. Press again the button to deactivatethe function and return to the standarddriving mode.

IMPORTANT Pressing SPORT, the func-tion is active after about 5 seconds.

IMPORTANT When in SPORT mode, ac-celeration may be abrupt, This is typical ofthis mode.

FRONT/REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 33(for versions/markets, where provided)To turn on the front/rear fog lights, usethe button C as follows:1° Pressure: front fog lights on2° Pressure: rear fog lights on3° Pressure: lights offWhen the front fog lights are on, thewarning light 5 turns on on the instru-ment panel; when the rear fog lights areon, the warning light 4 turns on on theinstrument panel.Front fog lights are turned on with lowbeams on.

F0S033Abfig. 33

HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 33They turn on pressing the button B, re-gardless of the position of the ignition key.When the function is active, warning lightsÎ and ¥ on the panel blink.To switch off, press again the button B.The use of hazard lights is governed by theHighway Code of the country you are in.Keep to the rules.

Emergency brakingIn the event of emergency braking theemergency lights automatically turn on andat the same time the lights Î end ¥ turnon on the dashboard. The function automatically turns off whenthe emergency braking stops. This function complies with the current ap-plicable laws.


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If, after a crash, you smell fu-el or notice leaks from the

fuel system, do not reset the systemto avoid fire risk.

WARNING

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM

It intervenes in case of collision, activating:

❒ switch off of fuel supply with resultantengine switch off;

❒ automatic door lock release;

❒ switch on of all lights inside the car.

When the system is active, the message“Fuel cut-off see handbook” is displayed.

Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, forinstance in the engine compartment, be-low the car or near the tank area.

After the collision, position ignition key onSTOP to avoid battery draining.

To reset car operation, follow this pro-cedure:❒ turn the ignition key to MAR;❒ activate the right-hand indicator;❒ deactivate the right-hand indicator;❒ activate the left-hand indicator;❒ deactivate the left-hand indicator;❒ activate the right-hand indicator;❒ deactivate the right-hand indicator;❒ activate the left-hand indicator;❒ deactivate the left-hand indicator;❒ turn the ignition key to STOP.

REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 34

They turn on, with low beams on, press-ing the button D.

With lights on, the warning light 4 on theinstrument panel will come on at the sametime. Press the button again to turn thelights off.

1 2 3 4 5 6 AUD

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CIGAR LIGHTER(for versions/markets, where provided)

SUN VISORS fig. 35

These are arranged at the sides of the in-ternal rearview mirror.

They may be oriented frontally and to theside.

At the back of the passenger side sun vi-sor there is a vanity mirror, lit up by a spe-cial courtesy light (for versions/markets,where provided) that can be activated bypressing button B. The sun visor on thedriver’s side and passenger side have doc-ument holder pockets.

The cigar lighter becomesvery hot. Handle with care.

The device must not be used by chil-dren: risk of fire or burns. Always checkthat the cigar lighter has turned off.

WARNING

fig. 35

A

F0S035Ab fig. 36 F0S036Ab

GLOVE BOX ON PASSENGERSIDE DASHBOARD fig. 36(for versions/markets, where provided)

To open the glove box, operate openingdevice A.

Do not travel with the odd-ment compartments open:

they could hurt the passenger in caseof crash.

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fig. 39 F0S039Ab

ODDMENT COMPARTMENTUNDER THE SEAT fig. 38(for versions/markets, where provided)

In some versions, under the passengerseat there is an oddment compartment.

To access the oddment compartment, liftthe front area of the cushion 1 to enableits release, then lift the rear area 2 (back-seat side).

To close the oddment compartment, low-er and insert under the backrest the rearof the cushion without forcing, then presson the front of the cushion until it snapsin position.

GLASS/BOTTLE HOLDER

On the central tunnel there are twoglass/can holders for the front seats andtwo for the rear seats.

fig. 38 F0S038Ab

COMPARTMENT IN CENTRALCONSOLE fig. 37

To open the compartment, operate slotB and pull outward as shown in figure.

fig. 37 F0S037Ab

Do not travel with the odd-ment compartments open:

they could hurt the passenger in caseof crash.

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The fixed sunroof with wide glass includesa glass panel provided with manually oper-ated sun visor. The sun visor can be usedin the positions “fully closed” and “fullyopen” (it has no fixed intermediate posi-tion). To open the sun visor: press the toothA-fig. 41, release it and move it to “all openposition”. To close it, repeat the same op-eration in the opposite direction.

OPENABLE SUNROOF(for versions/markets, where provided)

The openable sunroof with wide glass in-cludes a glass panel provided with manu-ally operated sun visor. The sun visor canbe used in the positions “fully closed” and“fully open” (it has no fixed intermediateposition). To open the sun visor: press thetooth A-fig. 41, release it and move it to“all open position”. To close it, repeat thesame operation in the opposite direction.The sunroof can be operated only whenthe ignition key is on MAR. The controlsA-B fig. 40 on a dedicated dashboardnear the front ceiling lights, enable toopen/close the sunroof.

CURRENT OUTLET fig. 39(for versions/markets, where provided)Positioned on the central tunnel, the out-let is powered with ignition key on MAR.To use the outlet, open the protectivecover A.Correct operation is ensured only if theconnected devices are provided with ho-mologated plugs, present on all the com-ponents of the Lineaccessori Abarth.IMPORTANT With engine off and key onMAR, the extended use (for instance formore than 1 hour) of accessories whichdrain much current may reduce batteryefficiency, up to ignition failures.

Accessories with a maximumpower of 180W (maximumelectrical input 15A) can beconnected to the outlet.

fig. 40 F0S0096m

To open

Press and keep pressed button B-fig. 40,the front pane will set to the “spoiler” po-sition; press button B-fig. 40 again forover half a second to make the sunroofsliding automatically to the wide open po-sition; press the button to stop the sun-roof at an intermediate position.


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Anti-crushing safety system

Sunroof is fitted with anti-crushing safetysystem that detects the presence of an ob-stacle during sunroof closing stroke andthat cuts in by stopping and reversing thesunroof stroke.

INITIALISATION PROCEDURE

Sunroof shall be re-initialised after dis-connecting the battery or if the relevantprotection fuse is blown.

Proceed as follows:

❒ press button A-fig. 40 at close posi-tion;

❒ keep the button pressed to close com-pletely by steps the sunroof;

❒ after full closing, wait for sunroof mo-tor stopping.

fig. 41 F0S041Ab

When leaving the car, alwaysremove the key from the ig-

nition device to avoid the risk of injurydue to accidental operation of thesunroof. Incorrect use of the sunroofcan be dangerous. Before operation,always check that no-one is exposedto the risk of being injured by the mov-ing sunroof or by objects gettingcaught and dragged

WARNING

Use the sunroof only at“spoiler” position if cross roofracks are fitted.

Do not open the sunroof ifsnow or ice is over it: you maydamage it.

To close

When in wide open position, press but-ton A-fig. 40 for over half a second to setthe front pane to the “spoiler” position;press the button again to stop the sunroofat an intermediate position; press buttonA-fig. 40 again and keep it pressed toclose the sunroof completely.


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Before opening a door, en-sure that you can do it in

safety conditions.

Open the doors only when the car isstationary.

WARNING

EMERGENCY OPERATION

If the switch does not work, the sunroofcan be operated manually as follows:

❒ Remove the protective cap A-fig. 42located on the internal covering, behindthe sun visor;

❒ take the setscrew wrench (provided asstandard) from the tool bag in the boot;

❒ fit the wrench into the seat and turnit:– clockwise to open the sunroof;– counter-clockwise to close the sun-

roof.

fig. 42 F0S042Ab

CENTRAL LOCKING

For the central locking of the door andtailgate locks. The doors must be perfectlyclosed for activating the central locking.Otherwise the simultaneous locking fails.

Lock/release from outside

To open, insert the key in the lock andturn it to the position 1-fig. 43. When thekey is turned the doors and the tailgateare simultaneously released.

To release the doors with the remotecontrol press the button Ë

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FRONT WINDOW WINDERSfig. 45

They operate with ignition key on MARand for about 2 minutes after positioningthe key on STOP or removed.

The two buttons are located besides thegear lever (one for each side):

A to open/close the left front window;

B to open/close the right front window;

With the ignition key to the MAR posi-tion, press the driver's side window op-erating button for a few seconds to openor close the window automatically.

As regards the passenger's side window,only the opening occurs automatically withthe same procedure.

fig. 44 F0S044Ab

IMPORTANT If one of the doors is notproperly closed or if there is a fault in thesystem, the central locking will not be ac-tivated. If the operation is repeated 10/11times in quick succession, the device is ex-cluded for approximately 30 seconds.

To lock, insert the key in the lock andturn it to the position 2-fig. 43. When thekey is turned the doors and the tailgateare simultaneously locked.

To lock the doors with the remote con-trol press the button Á.

Lock/release from inside

To release pull lever A-fig. 44.

Operating lever A on the driver's side oron the passenger side releases both doors.

To lock. Push the control lever A-fig. 44toward the door

Operating the lever on the driver's side oron the passenger side locks both doors.

The correct lever position with locked doorsis shown by the red symbol A-fig. 44avisible on the handles.

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A BF0S045Ab

Incorrect use of the powerwindows may be dangerous.

Before operation, always check thatno-one is exposed to the risk of beinginjured directly by the moving windowor by objects getting caught anddragged.

WARNING

When leaving the car, al-ways remove the ignition key

to avoid the risk of injury due to ac-cidental operation of the power win-dows.

WARNING

Soft touch handle fig. 46

The luggage compartment tailgate (whenunlocked) can only be opened from theoutside of the car using the electric open-ing handle B located under the large han-dle.

The tailgate can be opened at any time ifcar doors are unlocked.

To open it, enable the handle, opening oneof the front doors or unlock the doorswith the remote control or using the me-chanic key.

If the tailgate is not fully closed, the warn-ing light ́ on the instrument panel turnson (where provided).

BOOT

TAILGATE OPENING

By means of key with remotecontrol

Press the button R.

Tailgate opening is indicated by doubleflashing of direction indicators.

Tailgate opening is eased by the action ofthe side gas shock absorbers.

Opening the tailgate, for some versions,the boot light turns on: the light auto-matically turns off after you close the tail-gate.

The light remains on for about 15 minutesafter rotating the key to STOP: if, dur-ing this period, a door or the tailgate isopened, the 15 minutes timing is reset.

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TAILGATE CLOSING fig. 47

To close, lower the tailgate pressing nearthe lock until you hear it click.

Inside the tailgate there is a ribbon Bwhich provides an easy handhold to closethe tailgate.

fig. 47 F0S047Ab

Never exceed the maximumallowed load in the boot (see

“Technical Specifications”). Makesure that the objects are wellarranged in the boot so that they willnot be projected forwards followingsudden braking.

Do not travel with the tailgate open:exhaust gas may enter the passengercompartment.

WARNING

If you travel in areas withfew filling stations and you

want to transport fuel in a spare tank,respect applicable laws, using only anhomologated, suitably secured tank.However, the risks in case of collisionincrease.

Take care not to knock objects on theroof rack when opening the tailgate.

WARNING

fig. 48 F0S0135m

TAILGATE EMERGENCYOPENING fig. 48

To open the tailgate from the passenger’scompartment if the car battery is flat orthe electric tailgate lock is faulty, proceedas follows (see “Extending the boot” inthis chapter):

❒ remove the rear head restraints (whereprovided);

❒ tilt the backrests;

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EXTENDING THE BOOT

Partial extension (50/50) fig. 49-50(for versions/markets, where provided)

The separate rear seats allow partial ortotal boot extension.

Proceed as follows:

❒ Lift out rear seat head restraints (forversions/markets, where provided)with backrest released and tilted to-ward the passenger compartment orwith the tailgate open.

❒ check that the seat belt is not twisted;

❒ operate levers A or B-fig. 49 to re-lease respectively the left or right partof the backrest and guide the backrestonto the cushion.

IMPORTANT To return the backrest toits correct position, we recommend tooperate from the external doors.


fig. 51 F0S051Ab

Maximum extension fig. 51

Tilt the rear seat completely to obtainmaximum boot extension.

Proceed as follows:

❒ remove the rear seat head restraints(for versions/markets, where provid-ed);

❒ check that the seat belt is not twisted;

❒ operate levers A and B-fig. 49 to re-lease the backrests and guide them on-to the cushion.

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To open fig. 52-53-54

Proceed as follows:

❒ pull lever A in the direction of the ar-row;

❒ move to the right the lever B as shownin figure;

❒ lift the bonnet and at the same time re-lease the support rod C from its lock-ing device D, then insert the end of therod in the seat E of the engine hood(bigger hole) and push to safety posi-tion (smaller hole), as shown in figure.

Rear seat repositioning

Raise the seat backrests and push themback until hearing the locking click of bothretainers.

Position seat belt buckles upwards and setthe cushion in the normal position of use.

IMPORTANT When returning the back-rest to the position of use, make sure itis correctly fastened and you hear the lockclick.

Make sure the backrest is properly se-cured at both sides to prevent it movingforward in the event of sharp braking caus-ing injuries to passengers.

REMOVING THE REAR PARCEL SHELFTo remove the rear shelf, release it fromits two side pins and pull it out.

fig. 52 F0S052Ab

If the supporting rod is notpositioned correctly the bon-

net may fall violently. Perform theseoperations when the car is stationaryonly.

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Before lifting the bonnet, en-sure that the wiper arm is

not lifted from the windscreen.

WARNING

fig. 54 F0S054Ab

To close fig. 54

Proceed as follows:

❒ hold the bonnet up with one hand andwith the other remove rod C from seatE and fit it back into its catch D;

❒ lower the bonnet to approximately 20centimetres from the engine compart-ment and let it drop. Make sure that thebonnet is completely closed and not on-ly fastened by the safety catch by tryingto open it. If it is not perfectly closed,open the bonnet and repeat the proce-dure. Do not simply press it.

The bonnet must always beperfectly closed while trav-

elling for safety reasons. Make surethat the bonnet is perfectly closedand that the lock is engaged. If youdiscover that the bonnet is not per-fectly closed while travelling, stop im-mediately and close the bonnet in thecorrect manner.

WARNING

With hot engine, operatewith caution inside the en-

gine compartment to avoid burns.Keep your hands away from the fan:it may turn on even with key removedfrom the switch. Wait for engine cool-ing.

WARNING

Pay attention to scarves, tiesand other loose fitting gar-

ments. If they accidentally touchmoving parts, they may get draggedwith serious risks for those who wearthem.

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BEAM DIRECTION

The correct orientation of the headlightsis important for drivers comfort and safe-ty. Besides, it is a specific rule of the high-way code.

The headlights must be correctly directedto ensure the best visibility conditions forall drivers.

Contact Abarth Dealership to have theheadlights properly adjusted.

Check beam aiming every time the load orits distribution changes.

IMPORTANT When turning on (Xenon)gas discharge headlight lamps (for ver-sions/markets, where provided), it is nor-mal that there should be a vertical move-ment of reflectors, and consequently thesame will also happen to the light beam,for the time required to achieve the cor-rect headlight trim stabilisation, equal toapprox. 2 seconds.

ROOF RACK/SKI RACK

FASTENERS

The fasteners are located in the area in-dicated in fig. 55.

To use the front fasteners, remove the capA, accessible with the door open. To lo-cate rear fasteners B, refer to fig. 56.

Lineaccessori provides a specific rack/skirack on tailgate.

IMPORTANT Follow the instructionscontained in the assembly kit to the letter.Assembly must be performed by qualifiedpersonnel.

fig. 55 F0S055Ab

After travelling for a fewkilometres, check again that

fastening screws are properly tight-ened.

WARNING

Never exceed the maximumallowed load (see “TechnicalSpecifications”).

Evenly distribute the load andtake into account, when dri-ving, the increased respon-siveness of the car to side

wind.

Comply with applicable lawsconcerning maximum over-

all dimensions.

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BEAM ADJUSTMENT fig. 57

The car is provided with electric adjust-ment of the beams, operating with ignitionkey on MAR and low beams on.

The car will slant backwards when it isloaded, raising the light beam.

In that case, it is necessary to performbeams adjustment with buttons + and –.

The display provides a visual indication ofthe positions during adjustment.

Gas discharge headlights (Xenon head-lights) are automatically adjusted. Theheadlight position is electronic and there-fore cannot be manually adjusted using the+ and – buttons.

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Correct positions depending on load

Position 0 - one or two passengers onfront seats.

Position 1 - 4 passengers.

Position 2 - 4 passengers + load in theboot.

Position 3 - driver + maximum admittedload in the boot.

AIMING THE FRONT FOG LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)

Contact Abarth Dealership to have theheadlights properly adjusted.

BEAMS ADJUSTMENT ABROAD

Low beams factory adjustment dependson the country where the car is pur-chased. When you travel in countries withdifferent driving direction, to avoid blind-ing the drivers who travel in the oppositedirection, it is necessary to cover the ar-eas of the beam according to the provi-sions of the Highway Code of the countrywhere you travel.

ABS SYSTEM (for versions/markets, where provided)

The car is fitted with an ABS braking sys-tem, which prevents the wheels from lock-ing when braking, makes the most of roadgrip and gives the best control when emer-gency braking under difficulty road condi-tions.

The system is completed by EBD (Elec-tronic Braking Force Distribution), whichdistributes the braking action betweenfront and rear wheels.

IMPORTANT To achieve maximum effi-ciency of the braking system, a settlementperiod of about 500 km is required: dur-ing this time, avoid sudden, repeated andprolonged braking.


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Intervention of the ABS is detected by aslight pulsing of the brake pedal accompa-nied by noise: such an event indicates thatyou need to adjust your speed to the typeof road on which you are travelling.

When the ABS cuts in, andyou feel the brake pedal pul-

sating, do not remove your foot, butkeep it pressed; in doing so you willstop in the shortest amount of spacepossible under the current road con-ditions.

WARNING

When the ABS intervenes, itmeans that you are ap-

proaching the grip limit between tyresand road: it is necessary to slow downto adjust the speed according toavailable grip.

WARNING

The ABS exploits the tyre-road grip at the best, but it

cannot improve it; you should there-fore take every care when driving onslippery surfaces without taking un-necessary risks.

WARNING

FAILURE INDICATIONS

ABS failure

It is indicated by the turning on of warn-ing light > on the instrument panel to-gether with the dedicated message on thereconfigurable multifunctional display (forversions/markets, where provided), seesection “Warning lights and messages”.

In the case, the braking system will workas normal without the extra potentials of-fered by the ABS system. Drive carefullyto the nearest Abarth Dealership to havethe system checked.

If warning light x only lightsup on the instrument panel,

(with a message on the multifunc-tional reconfigurable display, for ver-sions/markets, where provided), im-mediately stop the car and contactthe nearest Abarth Dealership. Leak-age of hydraulic fluid from the brak-ing system will compromise function-ality of the braking system, either ofthe conventional type or with ABS.

WARNING

EBD failure

It is indicated by the turning on of warn-ing lights > and x on the instrumentpanel together with the dedicated messageon the reconfigurable multifunctional dis-play (for versions/markets, where provid-ed); see section “Warning lights and mes-sages”.

In this case, the rear wheels may sudden-ly lock and the car may swerve. Drivecarefully to the nearest Abarth Dealershipto have the system checked.


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RESP SYSTEM (ElectronicStability Program)

The ESP system is an electronic systemcontrolling the car stability in the event oftyre grip loss.

The ESP system is therefore particularlyuseful when grip conditions of the road sur-faces change.

With the ESP in addition to the ASR (trac-tion control with intervention on thebrakes and the engine) and the HILLHOLDER function (device for setting offon an incline without using the brakes),there is also MSR (regulation of the enginebrake torque during downward gearshifts), HBA (automatic increase in brak-ing pressure during emergency braking)and TTC (transfer of engine torque to thewheels).

SYSTEM INTERVENTION

It is signalled by the blinking of the warn-ing light á on the instrument panel, to in-form the driver that the car is in criticalstability and grip conditions.

System intervention

The ESP system is automatically activat-ed when the car is started and cannot bede-activated.

Failure indications

In the event of a failure, the ESP systemwill be automatically switched off andwarning light áwill appear on the instru-ment panel along with a message on thereconfigurable multifunctional display (forversions/markets, where provided). Con-tact Abarth Dealership.

HILL HOLDER SYSTEM

It is an integral part of the ESP system andis automatically activated in the followingconditions:

❒ uphill: vehicle stationary on a road witha gradient of more than 2%, engine run-ning, brake pressed and gearbox in neu-tral or gear other than reverse engaged;

❒ downhill: vehicle stationary on a roadwith a gradient of more than 2%, enginerunning, brake pressed and reverse gearengaged.

At pickup the ESP system control unit willkeep brake force on wheels until reachingthe torque suitable for starting, or in anycase for max. 2 seconds in order to passeasily from the brake pedal to the accel-erator pedal.

After two seconds without starting, thesystem will deactivate automatically by re-leasing gradually the brake force. At re-leasing, the typical brake disengagementnoise indicating that the car is going tomove will be heard.

Do not take unnecessaryrisks, even if your cars fits an

ESP system. Your driving style mustalways be suited to the conditions ofthe road, visibility and traffic. The dri-ver is always responsible for roadsafety.

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A failure of the system is indicated by theturning on warning light á on the instru-ment panel together with the dedicatedmessage on the reconfigurable multifunc-tional display (for versions/markets, whereprovided); see section “Warning lights andmessages”.

IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system isnot a parking brake; therefore, never leavethe car without having engaged the hand-brake, turned the engine off and engagedthe first speed.

If the spare wheel is used,the ESP system keeps oper-

ating. The spare wheel, being smallerthan the original wheel provides lessgrip.

For correct operation of the ESP andASR systems, the tyres must ab-solutely be of the same brand andtype on all wheels, in perfect condi-tions and, above all, of type, brandand size specified.

WARNING

MSR system (engine braking torque control)

It is an integral part of the ASR system thatin case of sudden gear downshifting, cutsin providing torque to the engine thus pre-venting excessive driving wheel drive that,specially in poor grip conditions, can leadto loss of stability.

TTC SYSTEM (Torque Transfer Control)

It is an integral part of the ESP system.

This system improves the transfer of dri-ve torque to the wheels, guaranteeingsafer and more sporty driving, especiallywhen cornering, far more able to preventundersteer.

The system is turned on by pressing thebutton in the dashboard C-Fig. 58. TheLED in the TTC button is lit up when itis on.

It is turned off by pressing the button againor when the vehicle is switched off (igni-tion key in STOP position).

ASR SYSTEM (Antislip Regulation)

It’s integral to the ESP system and auto-matically intervenes in case of slip of oneor both drive wheels, helping the driverto control the car.

The action of the ASR is particularly help-ful in the following circumstances:

❒ slipping of the inner wheel due to theeffect of dynamic load changes or ex-cessive acceleration;

❒ too much power transmitted to thewheels also in relation to the conditionsof the road surface;

❒ acceleration on slippery, snowy orfrozen surfaces;

❒ in the case of loss of grip on a wet sur-face (acquaplaning).

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RThe system also has a diagnostic connec-tor that can be interfaced with appropri-ate tools, which makes it possible to readthe error codes stored in the control unit,together with a series of specific parame-ters for engine operation and diagnosis.

This check can also be carried out by thetraffic police.

IMPORTANT After eliminating the in-convenience, to check the system com-pletely, Abarth Dealerships are obliged torun a bench test and, if necessary, roadtests which may also call for a long jour-ney.

EOBD SYSTEM

The EOBD system (European On BoardDiagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis ofthe components of the car correlated withemissions. It also alerts the driver, by turn-ing on the warning light U on the instru-ment panel (together with relevant mes-sage on the multifunction display, for ver-sions/markets, where provided), whenthese components are no longer in peakconditions (see section “Warning lightsand messages”).

The objective is:

❒ to keep the system efficiency undercontrol;

❒ to warn when a fault causes emissionslevels to increase;

❒ to warn of the need to replace deteri-orated components.

Go to a Abarth Dealership assoon as possible if warninglight U either does not lightup when the key is turned to

MAR or if while travelling the warninglight comes on either steady or blinking(along with a message on the reconfig-urable multifunctional display, for ver-sions/markets, where provided). The op-eration of warning light U may bechecked by the traffic police using spe-cific devices. Follow the laws in force inthe country where you are driving.


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FAILURE INDICATIONS

Any failure is indicated by instrument pan-el warning light g coming on togetherwith the message on the reconfigurablemultifunction display (for versions/mar-kets, where provided) (see section“Warning lights and messages”).

In the event of electric power steering sys-tem failure, the car can be driven with me-chanical steering.

IMPORTANT In some circumstances, fac-tors independent from the electric pow-er steering could cause the illumination ofthe warning light g on the instrumentpanel.

“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRICPOWER STEERINGSYSTEM

The car has an electrically operated pow-er assisted system, that only works withthe ignition key in the MAR position andthe engine started, known as Dualdrive.The electric power steering reduces theeffort on the steering wheel making towndriving and parking manoeuvres particu-larly easy.

IMPORTANT In case of quick rotation ofthe ignition switch, full power steeringfunctionality can be achieved after 1-2 sec-onds.

When the SPORT function is turned on(see “Controls” paragraph in this chapter)the electric power steering assistance isaltered, increasing the sensitivity of thesteering wheel.

It is absolutely forbidden tocarry out whatever after-

market operation involving steeringsystem or steering column modifica-tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theftdevice) that could badly affect per-formance and safety, cause the lapseof warranty and also result in non-compliance of the car with homolo-gation requirements.

WARNING

Before servicing the car,switch off the engine and re-

move the key from the ignition de-vice, activating the steering lock, es-pecially when car wheels do nottouch the ground. If this is not possi-ble (if the key must be on MAR or theengine must be running), remove themain fuse which protects the electricpower steering.

WARNING

In this case, immediately stop the car, turnoff the engine for about 20 seconds andthen turn on again the engine. If the warn-ing light g is still on, along with the mes-sage on the reconfigurable multifunction-al display (for versions/markets, whereprovided), contact Abarth Dealership.

IMPORTANT The steering may becomeslightly stiff following parking manoeuvresincluding a great deal of steering. This isnormal and caused by a system to preventmotor overheating. No servicing is re-quired. The power steering system will re-turn to normal operation the next timethe car is used.


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RPARKING SENSORS(for versions/markets, where provided)

Parking sensors are located in the rearbumper fig. 59 and their function is to in-form the driver, through an intermittentbuzzer, about the presence of obstaclesbehind the car.

fig. 59 F0S103Ab

WARNING BUZZER

When reverse gear is engaged and thereis an obstacle behind the car a buzzer isactivated and the signal varies as the dis-tance of the obstacle from the bumpervaries.

The beep frequency:

❒ increases as the distance between thecar and the obstacle decreases

❒ becomes continuous when the distancebetween the car and the obstacle is lessthan 30 cm and stops immediately if thedistance increases

❒ is constant if the distance is unchanged.

ACTIVATION

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Sensor operation is automatically deacti-vated when the trailer's electric cable plugis fitted in the car's tow hook socket. The sensors are automatically enabledagain when the trailer's cable plug isre-moved.

For correct operation, sensorsmust always be clean frommud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not to scratch or

damage the sensors while cleaning them.Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths.The sensors should be washed usingclean water with the addition of carshampoo if necessary. In washing sta-tions, clean sensors quickly keeping thevapour jet/high pressure washing nozzlesat 10 cm at least from the sensors.

Detection distances

Centre operating radius 140 cm.

Side operating radius 60 cm.

If several obstacles are detected by thesensors, only the nearest one is consid-ered.

FAILUREWARNING

Any parking sensor failures will be indi-cated when engaging reverse by the warn-ing light è in the instrument panel to-gether with the message in the multifunc-tion display (for versions/markets whereprovided) (see “Warning lights and mes-sages” section).


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❒ When parking, take the utmost careover obstacles that may be above orunder the sensors.

❒ Objects close to the car, are not de-tected under certain circumstances andcould therefore cause damage to thecar or be damaged.

The following conditions may influence theperformance of the parking sensor system:

❒ Reduced sensor sensitivity and a re-duction in the parking assistance systemperformance could be due to the pres-ence on the surface of the sensor of:ice, snow, mud, thick paint

❒ The sensor may detect a non-existentobstacle (echo interference) due to me-chanical interference, for example whenwashing the vehicle, in rain, (strongwind), hail.

❒ The signals sent by the sensors can al-so be altered by the presence of ultra-sonic systems (e.g. pneumatic brake sys-tems or pneumatic drills) near the ve-hicle.

❒ Parking assistance system performancecan also be influenced by the positionof the sensors, for example due to achange in the ride setting (caused bywear to the shock absorbers, suspen-sion), or by overloading the vehicle andcarrying out specific tuning operationsthat require the vehicle to be lowered.

Parking manoeuvres howev-er are always the driver’s re-

sponsibility. While manoeuvring, al-ways make sure that no people (es-pecially children) or animals are inthe area concerned. The parking sen-sors are designed to assist drivers: inany case, you must always pay the ut-most attention during potentiallydangerous manoeuvres, even whencarried out at low speed.

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❒ two 165 mm, 60 W mid-woofers;

❒ two 40 W tweeters on the front posts;

❒ two full range, 40 W speakers on therear side panels;

❒ a 60 W subwoofer under the rightfront seat;

❒ a 4x30 W amplifier on right rear sidepanel;

❒ antenna on car roof;

❒ car radio with CD/MP3 player (for spec-ifications and operation, refer to the sup-plement “Car radio”).

If a car radio is installed aftercar purchase, refer to theAbarth Dealership for tips tosafeguard battery durability.

Excessive loadless absorption damagesthe battery and may void the batterywarranty.

SOUND SYSTEMFor the operation of the radio withCD/MP3 player (where provided), readthe instructions for use given in the sup-plement.

The system consists of:

❒ two 165 mm, 40 W mid-woofers onthe front doors;

❒ two 38 mm, 30 W tweeters on thefront posts;

❒ two full range 165 mm, 40 W speak-ers on the rear side panels;

❒ antenna on car roof;

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RELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICDEVICE INSTALLATION

Electrical and electronic devices installedafter buying the car by after-market ser-vice must carry the following label:

Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. authorisesthe installation of transceiving devices pro-vided that they are installed according torules of good engineering practice re-specting the manufacturer’s indications bya specialised centre.

IMPORTANT Traffic police may not allowthe car on the road in the event of as-sembly of devices which imply modifica-tions to the features of the car. This mayalso cause lapse of warranty in relation tofaults caused by the change or either di-rectly or indirectly related to it.

Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. shall notbe liable for damage caused by the instal-lation of accessories either not suppliedor recommended by Fiat Group Auto-mobiles S.p.A. and/or not installed in com-pliance with the provided instructions.

RADIO TRANSMITTERSAND CELLULAR PHONES

Radio transceiver equipment (vehicle mo-bile phones, CB radios, amateur radio andsimilar equipment) shall not be used insidethe car unless a separate aerial is mount-ed on the roof.

IMPORTANT The use of these devices in-side the passenger compartment (withouta separate aerial) may cause the vehicleelectrical systems to malfunction. Thiscould compromise safety in addition toconstituting a potential hazard for pas-sengers.

In addition, transmission and reception ofthese devices may be affected by theshielding effect of the car body. With re-gards to the use of EC-approved mobilephones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), adherestrictly to the instructions for use provid-ed by the mobile phone manufacturer.

ACCESSORIESPURCHASED BY THE OWNER

If after buying the car, you decide to installelectrical accessories that require a per-manent electric supply (alarm, satellite an-titheft system, etc.) or accessories that inany case burden the electric supply, con-tact Abarth Dealership, whose qualifiedpersonnel, besides suggesting the mostsuitable devices belonging to LineaccessoriAbarth, will also evaluate the overall elec-tric absorption, checking whether the car’selectric system is able to withstand theload required, or whether it needs to beintegrated with a more powerful battery.


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Use unleaded petrol only, with octanenumber (R.O.N.) not lower than 95.

IMPORTANT An inefficient catalyst leadsto harmful exhaust emissions, thus con-tributing to air pollution.

IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol,even in small amount or in an emergency,as this would damage the catalyst beyondrepair.

REFILLING

To ensure full fuel tank refilling, performtwo topping up after the first stop of thenozzle. Do not top up further; this maycause anomalies in the fuel supply system.

FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 60

The cap B is provided with a loss pre-vention device C which secures it to thelid A.

Unscrew cap B using the ignition key. Theairtight closing may determine a slight in-crease of pressure in the tank. A suctionnoise when you release the cap is there-fore entirely normal. When refuelling, fas-ten the cap to the device inside the lid asshown in figure.

Do not approach nakedflames or lit cigarettes to thefuel filler: fire risk. Keep yourface away from the fuel filler

to prevent breathing in harmful vapours.

fig. 60 F0S059Ab

PROTECTING THEENVIRONMENT

The devices for curtailing petrol engineemissions are the following:

❒ three-way catalytic converter;

❒ Lambda sensors;

❒ fuel evaporation prevention system.

In addition, do not let the engine run, evenfor a test, with one or more spark plugsdisconnected.

The catalytic converter de-velops high temperature dur-

ing operation. Do not park on grass,dry leaves, pine needles or other flam-mable material: fire risk .

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SEAT BELTS ........................................................................... 64

S.B.R. SYSTEM ....................................................................... 64

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CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY...................................... 67

ASSEMBLY SETUP FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEAT ............. 71

FRONT AIRBAGS................................................................. 73

WINDOW BAGS ................................................................ 75

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The reel may lock when the car is parkedon a steep slope: this is perfectly normal.Furthermore, the reel mechanism locksthe belt if it is pulled and in the event ofsudden braking, collisions and on highspeed bends.

The rear seat is fitted with inertial seatbelts with three anchor points and reel.

S.B.R. SYSTEM

The car is provided with the S.B.R. (SeatBelt Reminder) system, which warns thedriver and the front passenger if the seatbelt is not buckled, as follows:

❒ warning light < turns on steady andcontinuous activation of the beeper forthe first 6 seconds;

❒ warning light < blinks and intermittentactivation of the beeper for the next 96seconds.

For permanent deactivation, contactAbarth Dealership.

The S.B.R. system can also be resetthrough the set-up menu.

SEAT BELTS

USING THE SEAT BELTS fig. 1

Wear the belt keeping the chest straightand rested against the backrest.

To fasten the seat belts, hold the tongueA and insert it into the buckle B, untilhearing the locking click. At removal, if itjams, let it rewind for a short stretch, thenpull it out again without jerking.

Press button C to release the belt. Ac-company the belt while it is being re-wound to prevent twisting. Through thereel, the belt automatically adapts to thebody of the passenger wearing it, allowingfreedom of movement.

fig. 1 F0S060Ab

Never press button C whentravelling.

WARNING

Remember that, in the eventof a violent collision, the

passengers of the rear seats who dowear seat belts, besides exposingthemselves to a significant danger,represent a danger for the passengersof the front seats.

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PRETENSIONERS

To increase the efficiency of the seat belts,the car is fitted with front pretensioners.These devices, in the event of a violentcrash, rewind the seat belts a few cen-timetres. In this way they ensure that theseat belt adheres perfectly to the wearerbefore the restraining action begins. Theseat belt locks to indicate that the devicehas intervened; the seat belt cannot bedrawn back up even when guiding it man-ually.

This car is provided with a second pre-tensioner (in the sill board area). Its acti-vation is signalled by the shortening of themetallic cable.

IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de-gree of protection from the action of thepretensioning device, wear the seat beltkeeping it firmly close to the chest andpelvis.

A small amount of smoke may be pro-duced. This smoke is in no way toxic andpresents no fire hazard. The pretension-er does not require any maintenance orgreasing. Anything that modifies its origi-nal conditions invalidates its efficiency. Ifdue to unusual natural events (floods, seasstorm, etc.) the device has been affectedby water and mud, it must necessarily bereplaced.

LOAD LIMITERS

To increase passenger’s safety, the reelscontain a load limiter which allows con-trolled sag in such a way as to dose theforce acting on the chest and shouldersduring the belt restraining action in caseof front crash.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE SEAT BELTS

The driver is responsible for respectingand ensuring that all the other occupantsof the car also respect the local laws inforce in relation to the use of seat belts.Always fasten the seat belts before start-ing off.

Seat belts must also be used by pregnantwomen: risk will be significantly reducedfor both the expectant mother and thechild in the event of an accident. Pregnantwomen must position the lower part ofthe belt very low down so that it passesunder the abdomen (see fig. 2).

The pretensioner can onlybe used once. Go to a Abarth

Dealership to have it replaced afteris has been deployed. The expirationdate is shown on the label on thedoor edge: refer to the Abarth Deal-ership when it’s time to replace thedevice.

WARNING

Operations which lead toknocks, vibrations or localisedheating (over 100°C for amaximum of 6 hours) in the

area around the pretensioners maycause damage or trigger them. Thesedevices are not affected by vibrationscaused by irregularities of the road sur-face or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc.Contact a Abarth Dealership for anyassistance.


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fig. 2 F0S061Ab

For maximum safety, keepthe back of your seat up-

right, lean back into it and make surethe seat belt fits closely across yourchest and hips. Always fasten the seatbelts on both the front and the rearseats. Travelling without seat beltswill increase the risk of severe injuryand even death in the event of an ac-cident.

Never disassemble or tamper with theseat belt or pretensioner components.All interventions must be performedby qualified and authorised person-nel only. Always go to a Abarth Deal-ership.

WARNING IMPORTANT Each seat belt may only beused by a single person: do not carry chil-dren on your lap with one seat belt pro-tecting both fig. 4. In general, do not placeany objects between the person and belt.

IMPORTANT The belt must not be twist-ed. The upper part must cross the shoul-der and the chest diagonally. The lowerpart must fit the hips (as shown in fig. 3)rather than the abdomen of the passen-ger. Do not use devices (clips, etc.) to holdthe seat belt away from your body.


If the belt has been subject-ed to heavy stress, for ex-

ample after an accident, it should bechanged completely together withthe anchors, anchor fastening screwsand the pretensioners. In fact, even ifthe belt has no visible defects, it couldhave lost its resilience.

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SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE

Observe the following:

❒ always use the belt with the tap taut andnever twisted; make sure that it is freeto run without impediments;

❒ replace the belt after an accident of acertain severity even if it does not ap-pear damaged. Always replace the beltif the pretensioners were deployed.

❒ to clean the belt, wash by hand with wa-ter and mild soap, rinse and leave to dryin the shade. Do not use strong deter-gents, bleach, paints or any other sub-stance which could damage the belt fi-bres;

❒ keep the reels dry: correct operationmay only be ensured if the reels are dry;

❒ replace the seat belt when showing sig-nificant wear or cut signs.

CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY

For optimal protection in the event of acrash, all passengers must be seated andwearing adequate restraint systems.

This is even more important for children.

This prescription is compulsory in all ECcountries according to EC Directive2003/20/EC.

A child’s head is larger and heavier in pro-portion to his/her body and the child’smuscular and bone structures are not ful-ly developed.

For this reason, they require restraint sys-tems which are different from those usedby adults to protect them in the event ofan accident.

The research results in relation to the bestprotection for children is illustrated in Eu-ropean Regulation ECE-R44 which dividesthe restraint systems into five groups inaddition to making their use compulsory:Group 0 - 0-10 kg in weightGroup 0+ - 0-13 kg in weightGroup 1 9-18 kg in weightGroup 2 15-25 kg in weightGroup 3 22 - 36 kg in weight

SEVERE DANGER: Do notarrange child seats facingbackwards on the front seatif the passenger’s airbag ison. Deployment of theairbag in an accident could

cause fatal injuries to the baby. It isadvisable to carry children on the rearseat, which is the most protected po-sition in the event of an accident.Child seats must not be fitted on thefront seat of cars provided with pas-senger air bag, whose deployment inan accident could cause fatal injuriesto the baby. If necessary, children canstay on the front seat, if the passen-ger’s airbag can be disabled. Verifythat the airbag is actually deactivat-ed, observing the warning light F onthe dashboard (see “Front airbag -passenger side” at paragraph “Frontairbags”). Move the passenger’s seatas far back as possible to avoid con-tact between the cradle and the dash-board.

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All restraint devices must bear the certi-fication data, together with the controlmark, on a solidly fixed label which mustabsolutely never be removed.

Over 1.50 m in height, from the point ofview of restraint systems, children areconsidered as adults and wear the seatbelts normally. Lineaccessori Abarth in-cludes child restraint systems for eachweight group.

These devices are recommended havingbeen specifically designed for Abarth cars. GROUP 0 and 0+

Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facingbackwards on a cradle seat, which, sup-porting the head, does not induce stresson the neck in the event of sharp decel-eration.

The cradle is restrained by the car seatbelts, as shown in fig. 5 and in turn it mustrestrain the child with its own belts.

fig. 5 F0S064Ab

GROUP 1

Starting from 9 kg to 18 kg in weight, chil-dren may be carried facing forwards, withseat fitted with front cushion, throughwhich the car seat belt restrains both childand seat fig. 6.

fig. 6 F0S065Ab

The figures are indicative for assembly purposes only. Refer to theinstructions supplied with the child restraint.

Some child restraint systems for weight group 0 and 1 have a rear attachment tothe car seat belts and its own seat belts for securing the child. Due to their weight,they may be dangerous if incorrectly mounted (e.g. if fastened to the car seat beltswith a cushion in between). Follow the assembly instructions carefully.

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GROUP 3

For children from 22 kg to 36 kg the sizeof the child’s chest no longer requires asupport to space the child’s back from theseat back.

Fig. 8 shows proper child seat position-ing on the rear seat.

Children taller than 1.50 m can wear seatbelts like adults.

fig. 8 F0S067Ab

The figures are indicative forassembly purposes only. Re-

fer to the instructions supplied withthe child restraint.

WARNING

GROUP 2

Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the carseat belts directly fig. 7.

The child seat is only needed to positionthe child correctly with respect to thebelts so that the diagonal section crossesthe child’s chest and never the neck and issnug on the hips not the abdomen.

fig. 7 F0S066Ab

The figures are indicative forassembly purposes only. Re-

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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ONCHILD’S SEAT USE

The Abarth complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which gov-erns the arrangement possibilities for child restraints on the various seats of the caras shown in the following table:

Passenger PassengerGroup Weight ranges front rear

Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kg U U

Group 1 9-18 kg U U

Group 2 15-25 kg U U

Group 3 22-36 kg U U

Key:

U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to Eu-ropean Standard ECE-R44 for the specified “Groups”.

Below is a summary of the rules of safetyto be followed for carrying children:

❒ Install the child seats on the rear seat,which is the most protected position inthe event of an accident.

❒ If the passenger’s air bag is deactivated,always check the amber warning light“ on the instrument panel to makesure that it has actually been deactivat-ed.

❒ Carefully follow the instructions sup-plied with the child restraint systemwhich are mandatory by law. Keep theinstructions in the car along with theother papers and this handbook. Donot use child seats without instructions.

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❒ Only one child is to be strapped to eachretaining system.

❒ Always check the seat belts do not fitaround the child’s throat.

❒ While travelling, do not let the child sitincorrectly or release the belts.

❒ Never carry children on your lap, evennewborns. No-one can hold a child inthe case of an accident.

❒ In case of an accident, replace thechild’s seat with a new one.

Do not arrange child seats onthe front seat in cars fitted

with passenger’s airbag. Children mustnever travel on the front seat.

WARNING

The Lineaccessori Abarth includes theUniversal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat.

For any further installation/use detail, re-fer to the “Instructions Manual” of thechild seat.

ISOFIX CHILDRESTRAINT ASSEMBLY SETUP

This car is preset for mounting the Uni-versal Isofix child restraint system, a newEuropean standardised system for carry-ing children safely.

It is possible to mount at the same timeboth the traditional restraint system andIsofix one. An example of child seat isshown in fig. 9. The Universal Isofix child’sseat covers weight group: 1. The otherweight groups are covered by the specif-ic Isofix child seat, which can be used on-ly if specifically designed, tested and ho-mologated for this car (see car list pro-vided with the child seat).

Due to its different anchoring system, thechild’s seat shall be anchored to the prop-er lower metal rings A-fig. 10, set be-tween rear seat back and cushion. Afterremoving the rear shelf, secure the up-per belt (provided with the child’s seat) toring B-fig. 11 set between the rear back-rest and the boot floor.

Remember that in case of Universal Isofixchild’s seat, you can only use all thoseseats approved with the marking ECER44/03 “Universal Isofix”.

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Fit the child seat when thecar is stationary. The child

seat is correctly anchored to thebrackets when you hear the click. Fol-low the instructions for assembly, dis-assembly and positioning that themanufacturer must supply with thechild seat.

WARNING

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IUF: suitable for Isofix child restraining systems facing forwards, of universal class (pro-vided with top third attachment), approved for use in the weight group.

IL: suitable for selected Isofix child restraining systems, specific and approved for thiskind of car. It is possible to fit the seat moving the front seat forward.

X: Isofix position not suitable for Isofix child restraining systems in this weight groupand/or size class.

PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ONUNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD’S SEAT USE

The table below, according to ECE 16 European Directive, shows the different instal-lation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted with Universal Isofix fas-teners.

Weight group Orientation Class Isofix positionchild seat Isofix size rear side

Group 0 - 0 to 10 kg

Group 0+ - 0 to 13 kg

Group I to 9up to 18 kg

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AIRBAGS

The car is provided with front air bags forthe driver and the passenger, driver’sknees air bag and side bags - window bags.

FRONT AIRBAGS

The front airbags (driver’s, passenger’s,driver’s knees air bags) have been designedto protect the occupants in the event ofhead-on crashes of medium-high severity,by placing the cushion between the occu-pant and the steering wheel or dashboard.

Front air bags are designed to protectcar’s occupants in front crashes and there-fore non-activation in other types of col-lisions (side collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system malfunction.

An electronic control unit will make thebag inflate in the event of a frontal crash.

The bag will inflate instantaneously placingitself between the front occupant’s bodyand the structures which could cause in-jury. It will deflate immediately afterwards.

The front airbags (driver’s, passenger’s,driver’s knees air bags) are not a replace-ment of but complementary to the belts,which you are recommended to alwayswear, as specified by law in Europe andmost non-European countries.

In the event of an impact, those not wear-ing a seat belt move forward and may comeinto contact with the bag which is still in-flating. The protection offered by the bag isreduced in these circumstances.

Front air bags may not be activated in thefollowing situations:

❒ in collisions against highly deformableobjects not affecting the car front sur-face (e.g. bumper collision against guardrail, etc.);

❒ car penetration under other vehicles orprotective barriers (e.g. trucks or guardrails);

they could not provide any additional pro-tection compared with seat belts, so theiractivation would be improper. No de-ployment in such cases is consequently notthe sign of a fault.

Do not apply stickers or oth-er objects on the steering

wheel, on the dashboard in the pas-senger side airbag area, on side up-holstery on roof and on the seats. Donot place objects (e.g. cell phones) onthe passenger side dashboard becausethese could interfere with the correctopening of the airbag and cause se-vere injury to occupants.

WARNING

The front airbags (driver’s, passenger’s,driver’s knees air bags) are designed andcalibrated to protect the front seat pas-sengers who wear the safety belts.

Their volume at the moment of maximuminflation fills most space between thesteering wheel and the driver, betweenthe lower post guard and the knees onpassenger side and between the dash-board and the passenger.

The airbags are not deployed in the eventof front collisions of low severity (forwhich the withholding action of the seatbelts is sufficient). Safety belts must alwaysbe used. In the event of frontal crash theyensure the correct positioning of the oc-cupant.


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SEVERE DANGER: Do notarrange child seats facingbackwards if the passenger’sfront airbag is on. Deploy-ment of the airbag in an ac-cident could cause fatal in-

juries to the baby. Always deactivatethe passenger’s airbag when placinga child seat on the front seat. Movethe passenger’s seat as far back aspossible to avoid contact between thecradle and the dashboard. Althoughthis is not mandatory by law, theairbag should be immediately reacti-vated when children are no longercarried to ensure better protection toadults.

WARNING

DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG fig. 12

It consists of an instant-inflating cushioncontained in a special recess in the cen-tre of the steering wheel.


PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAGfig. 13

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DRIVER’S KNEES AIR BAG fig. 14

It consists of an instant-inflating cushionhoused into a special compartment pro-vided for the purpose under the lowerpost guard at driver’s knees level, designedto give further protection in the event offrontal crash.

MANUAL DEACTIVATION OFPASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAGAND SIDE BAG

Should it be absolutely necessary to car-ry a child on the front seat, the passenger’sfront air bag and the Side Bag can be de-activated.

The instrument panel warning light “willstay on glowing steadily until reactivatingthe passenger’s front air bag and the SideBag.

WARNING To deactivate the passenger’sfront air bag and the Side Bag, refer toparagraphs “Digital display” and “Multi-functional display” in section “Your car”.

SIDE BAGS - WINDOW BAGS

SIDE BAG fig. 15

It consists of an instant-inflating cushionhoused in the front seat backrest. It pro-tects the chest and the hips of the pas-sengers in the event of side crash of medi-um-high severity.

Front air bags are designed to protectcar’s occupants in front crashes and there-fore non-activation in other types of col-lisions (side collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system malfunction.

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Do not rest the head, thearms or the elbows on the

door, on the windows and on the win-dow bag area to avoid injuries dur-ing inflation.

Never lean head, arms and elbowsout of window.

WARNINGWINDOW BAGS fig. 16

They consist of two “curtain” cushionshoused behind the side upholstery of theroof and covered by specific finishing toprotect the head of the front passengersin the event of side crash, thanks to theirwide surface.

IMPORTANT The best protection in theevent of side crash is achieved maintaininga correct position on the seat. This allowsthe correct deployment of the windowbag.

IMPORTANT The front air bags and/orside bags may be deployed also if the caris subject to heavy knocks or accidents in-volving the underbody area, such as vio-lent shocks against steps, kerbs or low ob-stacles, falling of the car in big holes or sagsin the road.

IMPORTANT A small amount of dust willbe released when the airbags are de-ployed. The dust is not harmful and doesnot indicate the beginning of a fire. Fur-thermore, the surface of the deployed bagand the interior of the car may be coveredin a dusty residue: this dust may irritatethe skin and the eyes. Wash with mildsoap and water in the event of exposure.The expiration date of the explosivecharge and the clock wire are shown on aspecific label on the door edge. Refer tothe Abarth Dealership when it’s time toreplace them.

fig. 16 F0S075Ab

fig. 15 F0S074Ab

IMPORTANT If any safety device has ac-tivated due to an accident, refer to theAbarth Dealership to replace them andcheck system integrity.

Every control, repair and replacement op-erations concerning the air bags must on-ly be carried out c/o Abarth Dealership. Ifyou are having the car scrapped, have theair bag system deactivated at a AbarthDealership first. If the car changes own-ership, the new owner must be informedof the method of use of air bags and theabove warnings and also be given this“Owner Handbook”.

IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front airbagsand side bags are deployed according todifferent logics on the basis of the type ofcollision. Non deployment of one of thedevices does not therefore indicate a sys-tem fault.


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GENERAL WARNINGS

If when turning the key toMAR the warning light ¬

does not turn on or if it stays on whentravelling (together with the messageon the multifunctional display, whereprovided) there could be a failure insafety systems; in this event air bagsor pretensioners may not be deployedin case of impact or, in a minor num-ber of cases, they may be deployedaccidentally. Contact Abarth Dealer-ship immediately to have the systemchecked before driving off.

WARNING

Do not cover the front seatbackrest with covers if a

Side-bag is fitted.

WARNING

Do not travel with objects inyour lap, in front of your

chest, or keeping between your lipspipes, pencils, etc.. In the event ofcrash with airbag activation, you maybe seriously injured.

WARNING

Always drive keeping yourhands on the steering wheel

crown so that, in the event of airbagactivation, it can inflate without find-ing obstacles. Do not drive with yourbody bent forward. Keep the backrestin straight position, resting correctlyyour back on it.

WARNINGWith ignition key inserted,on MAR, even if the engine

is off, the air bags can activate alsowith the car stopped, if it is hit by an-other vehicle. For this reason, childrenmust never sit on the front seat, evenif the car is not moving. We remindyou that if the key is inserted onSTOP, no safety device (air bag orpretensioner) activates following acollision; no deployment in such cas-es is consequently not the sign of afault.

WARNING

It someone tried to steal ordamage your car, and in the

event of floods, have the air bag sys-tem checked by the Abarth Dealership.

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Do not wash the seats withpressurized water or steam

(manually or at the automatic wash-ing stations).

WARNING

Front air bag activation ifforeseen in case of more se-

vere collisions compared with pre-tensioner activation. For collisions inthe range between the two activationthresholds, the fact that only the pre-tensioners activate is normal.

WARNING

Do not hook rigid objects tocloth hangers and to the

support handles.

WARNING

The air bag does not replacethe safety belts, it increases

their effectiveness. Furthermore, sincefront airbags are not deployed in lowspeed collisions, side collisions, rear-end shunts or roll-overs, the occu-pants are only protected by the seatbelts which must be fastened at alltimes.

WARNINGRotating the key on MAR,the warning light “ turns on,

blinking for a few seconds, to remindthat the passenger air bag will acti-vate in the event of a collision, thenit turns off.

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STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................. 80

HANDBRAKE ....................................................................... 81

USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX ................................. 82

CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS................................. 82

SNOW TYRES ....................................................................... 84

SNOW CHAINS ................................................................... 85

CAR INACTIVITY ............................................................... 85

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STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL VERSIONS

Proceed as follows:

❒ ensure that the handbrake is up;

❒ put the gear lever into neutral;

❒ press the clutch pedal down to thefloor without touching the accelerator;

❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and letit go the moment the engine starts.

If the engine does not start at the first at-tempt, return the ignition key to STOPbefore repeating starting.

If, when the ignition key is at MAR, war-ning light Y remains lit together withwarning light U turn the key to STOPand then back to MAR; if the warning li-ght remains on, try with the other keysprovided with the car.

If you still do not manage to start the en-gine, go to an Abarth Dealership.

STARTING THE ENGINE

The car is provided with an electronic en-gine lock device: refer to “The Fiat CO-DE system” paragraph in “Your car” if youcannot start the engine.

The engine may be noisier during the firstseconds of operation, particularly after along period of inactivity. This does not im-pair functionality and reliability and is typ-ical of hydraulic tappets: the distributionsystem selected for the petrol engines ofyour car in order to limit the maintenancerequired.

In the first period of use, werecommend to avoid excessi-ve stress for the car (for in-stance excessive accelera-

tions, extended travel at maximumspeed, sudden braking etc.).

With engine off, do not leavethe key in the ignition switchon MAR to prevent drainingthe battery.

It is dangerous to have theengine running in closed en-

vironments. The engine depletes theoxygen and discharges carbon dioxi-de, carbon monoxide and other toxicgases.

WARNING

Remember that the servo-brake and electric power

steering are not operational until theengine has been started, thereforemore effort than usual is required onthe brake pedal and steering wheel.

WARNING

Never jump start the engineby pushing, towing or drivingdownhill. This could cause aflow of fuel into the catalytic

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HANDBRAKE

The handbrake lever is located betweenthe two front seats.

Pull the lever upwards to operate thehandbrake.

PARKING THE CAR

Proceed as follows:

❒ stop the engine and engage the hand-brake;

❒ engage a gear (on a slope, engage firstgear if the car is faced uphill or rever-se if it is faced downhill) and leave thewheels steered.

If the car is parked on a steep slope, it isfurther advisable to block the wheels witha wedge or stone.

Do not leave the ignition key on MAR toprevent draining the battery. Always re-move the key when you leave the car.

Never leave children unattended in thecar. Always remove the ignition key whenleaving the car and take it out with you.

HOW TO WARM UP THEENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUSTSTARTED

Proceed as follows:

❒ drive off slowly, letting the engine turnat medium speed. Do not accelerateabruptly;

❒ do not demand maximum performan-ce for the first few kilometres. Wait un-til the engine coolant temperature gau-ge starts moving.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Turn the ignition to STOP while the en-gine is idling.

IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, youshould allow the engine to “catch itsbreath” before turning it off by letting itidle to allow the temperature in the engi-ne compartment to fall.

A quick burst on the accele-rator before turning off theengine serves absolutely nopractical purpose, it wastes

fuel and is damaging especially to tur-bocharged engines.

The car must be braked aftera few snaps of the lever,

otherwise, contact the Abarth Dea-lership for regulation.

WARNING

When the handbrake lever is pulled upand the ignition key is on MAR, the in-strument panel warning light x will turnon.

Proceed as follows to release the hand-brake:

❒ slightly lift the handbrake and press re-lease button A-fig. 1;

❒ hold button A pressed and lower thelever. Warning light x on the instru-ment panel will go out.

Press the brake pedal when carrying outthis operation to prevent the car frommoving accidentally.

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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS

Here are some useful tips to save fuel andminimize polluting emissions of CO2 andother pollutants (nitric oxide, unburnt hy-drocarbons, fine dusts etc…).

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Car maintenance

Have checks and adjustments carried outin accordance with the “Service schedule”.

Tyres

Check tyre pressure regularly at least on-ce every four weeks: excessively low pres-sure will increase consumption becauserolling resistance will be higher.

Unnecessary loads

Do not travel with an overloaded boot.Do not travel with too much luggagestowed in the boot. The weight of the car(especially when driving in town) and itstrim greatly affect consumption and stabi-lity.

USING THE MANUALGEARBOX

To engage the gears, press the clutch pe-dal fully and shift the gear lever into oneof the required positions (the diagram isshown on the knob fig. 2).

IMPORTANT Reverse may only be enga-ged when the car is at a standstill. Withthe engine running, wait for at least 2 se-conds with the clutch pedal fully pressedbefore engaging reverse to prevent da-mage to the gears and grating.

In addition, to assist the transmission of thedrive torque, a limit on the engine revs du-ring take off at 2700 rpm can be noticed.When the clutch pedal is released and thevehicle is being driven, the engine revs re-striction is disabled.

To engage reverse gear R from neutral,move the lever to the right and thenbackwards.

IMPORTANT The clutch pedal must beused for gear shift only. Never drive withthe foot resting, even if slightly, on theclutch pedal. For versions/markets, whe-re provided, the clutch pedal control elec-tronics can intervene interpreting thewrong drive style as a fault

Press the clutch pedal fully tochange gears correctly. Forthis reason, there must be noobstacles on the floor under

the pedals: ensure that rubber mats (ifany) are correctly positioned, not in-terfering with the pedals.

Do not drive with the handresting on the gear lever, be-

cause this pressure, even if light, overtime can wear gear inner compo-nents.

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Accessories fitted on longitudinal bars

If not used, remove from the roof acces-sories such as: longitudinal bars, ski rack,luggage rack, etc. These accessories de-crease aerodynamic penetration of the carand have a negative effect on consumption.It is better to use a trailer to transportparticularly bulky objects.

Electric devices

Use electric devices only for the amountof time needed. Rear heated window, ad-ditional headlights, windscreen wipers andheater fan need a considerable amount ofenergy, therefore increasing the require-ment of current increases fuel consump-tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).

Climate control

The climate control system leads to higherfuel consumption (up to +20% on avera-ge): use air vents only when the externaltemperature allows to.

Spoilers

The use of non-certified aerodynamicitems may adversely affect air drag andconsumption levels.

DRIVING STYLE

Starting

Do not warm the engine up with the carstanding: the engine warms up very slowlyin these conditions, increasing consump-tion and emissions. It is advisable to startoff immediately and slowly keeping the en-gine speed down: the engine will warm upmuch faster this way.

Unnecessary actions

Avoid revving up when starting at trafficlights or before stopping the engine. Thelatter action, like doubling the clutch, is un-necessary and causes increase of con-sumption and pollution.

Gear selection

Use a higher gear as soon as traffic androad conditions allow. Using a low gearfor faster acceleration will increase con-sumption.

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CONDITIONS OF USE

Cold starting

Short distances and frequent cold start-upswill prevent the engine from reaching op-timal running temperature. Consequently,both consumption (from +15 to +30% onurban cycle ) and emissions will increase.

Traffic and road conditions

Rather high consumption is caused byheavy traffic, for instance when travellingin a queue with frequent use of low gearsor in cities with many traffic lights. Moun-tain and rough roads also have a negativeeffect on consumption.

Traffic hold-ups

During prolonged hold-ups (level crossings)the engine should be switched off.

SNOW TYRES

Use snow tyres of the same size as thenormal tyres provided with the car.

Abarth Dealership will be happy to pro-vide advice concerning the most suitabletype of tyre for the customer’s require-ments.

For the type of tyre to be used, inflationpressures and the specifications of snowtyres, follow the instructions given in pa-ragraph “Wheels” in section “Technicalspecifications”.

The performance of these tyres is consi-derably reduced when the tread thicknessis less than 4 mm. Replace them in this ca-se.

Due to their specific features, the perfor-mance of snow tyres is much lower thanthat of normal types in normal conditionsor long motorway stretches. Limit perfor-mance according to the use for which theywere approved.

Top speed

Fuel consumption considerably increasesas speed increases. Keep your speed aseven as possible, avoiding unnecessarybraking and acceleration which cause ex-cessive fuel consumption and increaseemissions.

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SNOW CHAINS

Use of snow chains should be in com-pliance with local regulations.

The snow chains may be applied only on-to the front wheel tyres (drive wheels).

Check the tension of the chains after thefirst few metres have been driven.

IMPORTANT When snow tyres are usedwith a max speed index below the onethat can be reached by the car (increasedby 5%), place a notice in the passenger’scompartment, plainly in the driver’s viewwhich states the max permissible speed ofthe snow tyres (as per EC Directive).

All four tyres should be the same (brandand track) to ensure greater safety whendriving and braking and better driveability.

Remember that it is inappropriate to chan-ge the direction of rotation of tyres.

EXTENDED CAR INACTIVITY

If the car is to be left inactive for longerthan a month, the following precautionsshould be noted:

❒ park the car in covered, dry and if pos-sible well-ventilated premises;

❒ engage a gear;

❒ check that the handbrake is not enga-ged;

❒ disconnect battery negative terminaland check charge (see paragraph “Bat-tery - Charge and electrolyte levelcheck” in chapter “Car maintenance”)

❒ clean and protect the painted partsusing protective wax;

Snow tyre maximum speedwith “Q” mark must not ex-

ceed 160 km/h, respecting howeverthe applicable rules of the HighwayCode.

WARNING

Keep your speed down whensnow chains are fitted. Do

not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid potholes,steps and pavements and avoid alsoto drive for long distances on roadsnot covered with snow to prevent da-maging the car and the roadbed.

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❒ inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the nor-mal specified pressure and check it atintervals;

❒ do not drain the engine cooling system.

❒ clean and protect the shiny metal partsusing special compounds readily avai-lable;

❒ sprinkle talcum powder on the rubberwindscreen and rear window wiper bla-des and lift them off the glass;

❒ slightly open the windows;

❒ cover the car with a fabric or perfora-ted plastic sheet. Do not use compactplastic sheets which do not allow hu-midity to evaporate from the surface ofthe car.


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LOW BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 88

HANDBRAKE ON................................................................ 88

AIR BAG FAILURE................................................................ 88

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED........... 89

HOT ENGINE COOLANT ................................................ 89

LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................................................. 90

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE......................................................... 90

EBD SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 90

LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.......................................... 90

“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILURE ............................................................ 91

INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING.................................... 91

ENGINE EOBD / INJECTIONCONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE ......................................... 91

FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 92

FIAT CODE PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE.................................................................. 92

REAR FOG LIGHTS.............................................................. 92

GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ................................. 93

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE.................. 93

FUEL CUT-OFF INERTIAL SWITCHINTERVENTION................................................................... 93

EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE .......................................... 93

ESP SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 93

HILL HOLDER FAILURE .................................................... 93

SIDELIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ..................................... 93

FOLLOW ME HOME........................................................... 93

FRONT FOG LIGHTS ........................................................ 94

LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR........................ 94

RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR.................... 94

SPORT FUNCTION ACTIVATION................................. 94

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 94

POSSIBLE ICE ON THE ROAD......................................... 94

SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................................................. 94

LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 94

BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................ 94

SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED.......................................... 94

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WARNING LIGHTSAND MESSAGES

GENERAL WARNINGSLighting of a warning light is associated toa specific message and/or buzzer when ap-plicable. These indications are brief andprecautionary and as such must not beconsidered as exhaustive and/or alterna-tive to the information contained in theOwner’s Handbook, which you are rec-ommended to read carefully in all cases.Refer to the information in this chap-ter in the event of a failure indication.IMPORTANT Failure indications on thedisplay fall into either of two categories:serious faults and less serious faults.Serious failures are indicated by a re-peated and prolonged warning “cycle”.Less serious failures are indicated by a

limited warning “cycle”.Press MENU ESC to stop the warningcycle in both cases. The warning light onthe instrument panel will stay on until thecause of the fault is eliminated.

LOW BRAKE FLUIDLEVEL (red)

HANDBRAKE ON (red)

Turning the ignition key to MAR thewarning light turns on, but it should go offafter a few seconds.

Low brake fluid level

The warning light turns on when the lev-el of the brake fluid in the reservoir fallsbelow the minimum level, due to possi-ble leak in the circuit.

On certain versions the dedicated mes-sage is displayed.

x

If the warning light x turnson when travelling (on cer-

tain versions together with the mes-sage on the display) stop the car im-mediately and contact Abarth Deal-ership.

WARNING

Handbrake on

The warning light turns on when the hand-brake is on.

IMPORTANT If the warning light turns onwhen travelling, check that the handbrakeis not engaged.

AIR BAG FAILURE (red)

Turning the ignition key toMAR the warning light turns on, but itshould go off after a few seconds.

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If when turning the key toMAR the warning light ¬

does not turn on or if it stays on whentravelling (together with the messageon the multifunctional display, whereprovided) there could be a failure insafety systems; in this event air bagsor pretensioners may not be deployedin case of impact or, in a minor num-ber of cases, they may be deployedaccidentally. Contact Abarth Dealer-ship immediately to have the systemchecked before driving off.

WARNING

The failure of the warninglight ¬ (warning light off) is

indicated by intermittent blinking ofthe warning light “ that signals frontpassenger airbag deactivated.

WARNING

FRONT PASSENGERAIRBAGDEACTIVATED

(amber)

Warning light “ comes on when frontpassenger’s airbag is deactivated.

With front passenger’s airbag on, turningthe ignition key to MAR, warning light “comes on steadily for about 4 seconds, itflashes for other 4 seconds and then itshall go off.

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Warning light “ indicatesfailure of warning light ¬.

This condition is indicated by inter-mittent blinking of warning light “for longer than 4 seconds. In this case,warning light ¬may not indicatefault to the system. Contact AbarthDealership immediately to have thesystem checked before driving off.

WARNING

HOT ENGINECOOLANT (red)


The warning light turns on when the en-gine is overheated.

If the warning light comes on, proceed asfollows:

❒ during normal travel: stop the car,stop the engine and check that the wa-ter level in the vessel is not under theMIN line. In this case, wait for a fewminutes for the engine to cool down,then slowly and carefully open the cap,top-up with coolant and check that thelevel is between the MIN and MAXreferences on the vessel itself. Alsocheck for leakages. Should the warn-ing light turn on again at the next start-up, contact Abarth Dealership.

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❒ If the vehicle is used under severeconditions(e.g. towing of trailers up-hill or fully loaded vehicle): slow downand stop the car if the warning lightstays on. Stand for 2 or 3 minutes withthe engine running and slightly accel-erated to ease a better circulation ofcoolant. Then stop the engine. Checkcorrect liquid level as described above.

IMPORTANT Under severe use of thecar, keep the engine on and slightly accel-erated for a few minutes before switchingit off.

On certain versions the dedicated messageis displayed.

LOW BATTERYCHARGE (red)

Turning the ignition key toMAR the warning light turns on, but itshould go out as soon as the engine isstarted (with the engine running at idlespeed a brief delay in going out is allowed).

If the warning light stays on glowing steadi-ly or flashing: contact immediately AbarthDealership.

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ABS SYSTEM FAILURE(amber)


The warning light will light up when thesystem is either not working or not avail-able. In the case, the braking system willwork as normal without the extra poten-tials offered by the ABS system. Drivecarefully and go to a Abarth Dealership assoon as possible.


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EBD FAILURE(red) (amber)

Warning lights x and > lit at the sametime with the engine running indicates anEBD system failure or that the system isnot available. Early locking of the rearwheels may occur in the event of violentbraking causing the car to swerve. Drivevery carefully to a Abarth Dealership tohave the system inspected.


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LOW ENGINE OILPRESSURE (red)

Turning the ignition key toMAR the warning light turns on,

but it should go out as soon as the engineis started.


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If the warning light vturns on when the car is trav-

elling (on certain versions togetherwith the message on the display) stopthe engine immediately and contacta Abarth Dealership.

WARNING

If warning light v flashes,contact Abarth Dealership

as soon as possible to have oilchanged and instrument panel warn-ing light turned off.

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EOBD/INJECTIONSYSTEM FAILURE(amber)

Under normal conditions, whenthe ignition key is turned to MAR, thewarning light comes on, but should go offas soon as the engine is started.

If the warning light remains on or comeson whilst driving, this means that the in-jection system is not working properly;in particular, if the warning light comes onconstantly, this indicates a malfunction inthe supply/ignition system that could causeexcessive exhaust emissions, a possibleloss of performance, poor driveability andhigh consumption.


In these conditions, the vehicle can con-tinue travelling at moderate speed with-out demanding excessive effort from theengine. The prolonged use of the car withthe warning light on constantly couldcause damage so it is advisable to go to aAbarth Dealership as soon as possible.

The warning light goes out if the malfunc-tion disappears, but the system still mem-orizes the problem.

Warning light turning on flashing indicatesthe possibility of damage to the catalyst.

UINCOMPLETE DOORLOCKING (red)

On certain versions the warn-ing light turns on when one or

more doors or the tailgate are not prop-erly shut.


When doors are open and the vehicle isrunning, a beep is emitted (only for ver-sions with reconfigurable multifunctiondisplay).

´“DUALDRIVE”ELECTRIC POWERSTEERING FAILURE(red)


If the warning light stays on, you will nothave the steering assistance and the efforton the steering wheel will be increased,steering is however possible: go to aAbarth Dealership.


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Go to a Abarth Dealership assoon as possible if warninglight Udoes not light upwhen the key is turned to

MAR or if, while travelling, the warn-ing light comes on either steady orblinking (along with a message on thedisplay). The operation of warning lightU may be checked by the traffic po-lice using specific devices. Follow thelaws in force in the country where youare driving.

KFUEL RESERVE(amber)


The warning light turns on when about 5litres of fuel are left in the tank.

IMPORTANT The warning light will blinkto indicate a system failure. Go to a AbarthDealership to have the system checked.

CAR PROTECTIONSYSTEM FAILURE -FIAT CODE (amber)

If with the ignition key at MAR, the warn-ing light stays on, this indicates a possiblefailure (see “Fiat Code system” in section“Your car”).

IMPORTANT Warning lights U and Ywill come on at the same time to indicatea Fiat CODE system failure.

If with the engine running the warning lightY flashes, this means that the car is notprotected by the engine inhibitor device(see “Fiat Code system” in section “Yourcar”).

Contact Abarth Dealership to have all thekey stored.

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REAR FOG LIGHTS(amber)

The warning light comes onwhen the rear fog lights are turned on.

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GENERIC FAILUREINDICATION (amber)

The warning light turns on in the follow-ing circumstances.

Engine oil pressure sensor failure

The warning light turns on when failureis detected in parking sensors. Go to aAbarth Dealership to have the fault fixedas soon as possible.

Parking sensor failure

The warning light turns on and the mes-sage is shown on the display when a park-ing sensor fault is detected. Contact a Abarth Dealership.

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If the light flashes, release the acceleratorpedal to lower the speed of the engine un-til the warning light stops flashing; contin-ue the journey at moderate speed, tryingto avoid driving conditions that may causefurther flashing and contact Abarth Deal-ership as soon as possible.


SIDE/TAILLIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS(green)

FOLLOW ME HOME(green)

Side/taillights and low beams

The warning light turns on whenside/taillights or low beams are turned on.

Follow me home

The warning light will turn on when thisdevice is active (see “Follow me home”in section “Your car”).

The display will show the dedicated mes-sage.

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Fuel cut-off inertial switchintervention/fuel cut-off notavailable

The warning light turns on when the fu-el cut-off inertial switch intervenes orwhen the fuel cut-off system is not avail-able.


External lights failure

The warning light comes on when an ex-ternal light failure is detected.

ESP SYSTEM FAILURE/HILL HOLDER FAILURE(amber)

ESP system failure


If the warning light does not go out or re-mains on whilst driving, go to an AbarthDealership.


Note Warning light flashing when drivingindicates that the ESP system is active.

Hill Holder failure


The warning light turns on to indicate aHill holder system failure. In this case, con-tact Abarth Dealership as soon as possi-ble.


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FRONT FOG LIGHTS(green)

The warning light turns onwhen the front fog lights are turned on.

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The warning light turns on when the di-rection indicator control lever is moveddownwards or, together with the right in-dicator, when the hazard warning lightbutton is pressed.

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RIGHT-HANDDIRECTIONINDICATOR(green - intermittent)

The warning light turns on when the di-rection indicator control lever is movedupwards or, together with the left indica-tor, when the hazard warning light buttonis pressed.

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ENGAGEMENT OFSPORT FUNCTION

The word lights (up in the mul-tifunction “SPORT” and reconfigurablemultifunction display “S”) when the con-trol button is pressed and the sports set-ting is turned on. If the button is pressedagain the word SPORT goes out.

SPORT

MAIN BEAMS (blue)

The warning light turns onwhen the main beams are turned on.

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LIMITED RANGE(versions with reconfigurablemultifunctional display)

The display will show the dedicated mes-sage to warn the driver that the cruisingrange is less than 50 km.

POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD

This indication starts flashing when theoutside temperature reaches or falls be-low 3°C to warn the driver of the possi-ble presence of ice on the road.


SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED

The display will show the dedicated mes-sage when the car exceeds the set speedlimit (see “Reconfigurable MultifunctionDisplay” in section “Your car”).

BRAKE PAD WEAR(amber)

The warning light on the dialturns on (and the message ap-

pears on the display) if the front brake padsare worn; in this case have them changedas soon as possible.

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SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED (red)

The warning light on the displaywill light up when the car is mov-

ing and the driver’s seat belt is not correctlyfastened. The warning light will go on, anda steady beep will be emitted for the first6 seconds when front seatbelts are notproperly fastened and the vehicle is run-ning; for the next 96 seconds the warninglight will continue blinking and the beep willbecome intermittent. The buzzer of theS.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) system may on-ly be switched off by a Abarth Dealership.The system can be reactivated from theset-up menu. The display will show the ded-icated message.

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ENGINE STARTING ........................................................... 96

QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT FIX&GO automatic ........... 98

WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ................... 107

IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT.......................... 111

IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT .......................... 114

IF A FUSE BLOWS................................................................ 116

IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT .................................................. 121

LIFTING THE CAR............................................................... 122

TOWING THE CAR ........................................................... 122

IINN AANN EEMMEERRGGEENNCCYY

In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found on the Warranty Booklet. You can also connect to the site www.fiat500.com

to search for the nearest Abarth Dealership point


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JUMP STARTING fig. 1

If the battery is flat, the engine may bestarted using an auxiliary battery with thesame capacity or a little higher than theflat one.

fig. 1

ENGINE STARTING

If the instrument panel warning light Yturns on glowing steadily, contact im-mediately Abarth Dealership.

Never use a quick batterycharger for the emergencystart: this might damage theelectronic system and the en-

gine start/supply control units.

This procedure must be per-formed by expert personnel

because incorrect actions may causeelectrical discharge of considerableintensity. Furthermore, battery fluidis poisonous and corrosive: avoid con-tact with your skin and eyes. Keepnaked flames away from the battery.No smoking. Do not cause sparks.

WARNINGF0S078Ab


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Proceed as follows:

❒ Connect positive terminals (+ sign nearthe terminal) of the two batteries witha jump lead;

❒ With a second lead, connect the nega-tive terminal (–) of the auxiliary batteryto an earthing point E on the engine orthe gearbox of the car to be started;

❒ Start the engine;

❒ When the engine has been started, re-move the leads reversing the orderabove.

If after a few attempts the engine does notstart, do not insist any further but contactthe nearest Abarth Dealership.

IMPORTANT Never connect the negativeterminals of the two batteries directly:sparks could ignite explosive gas releasedfrom the battery. If the auxiliary battery isinstalled on another car, prevent acciden-tal contact between metallic parts of thetwo cars.

BUMP STARTING

Never jump start the engine by pushing,towing or driving downhill.

This could cause a flow of fuel into the cat-alytic converter and damage it beyond re-pair.

IMPORTANT Remember that the brakebooster and the power steering systemare not operating until the engine is start-ed, a greater effort will therefore be re-quired to press the brake pedal or turnthe steering wheel.


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YQUICK TYRE REPAIRKIT - Automatic FIX & GO

The quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go auto-matic is placed in the boot A-fig. 2.

Signal that the vehicle is sta-tionary in accordance with

the following legal requirements:hazard warning lights, emergencywarning triangle, etc. It is advisablefor the people in the vehicle to getout, especially if the vehicle is heavi-ly laden, and wait until the repair iscarried out, well away from any dan-gerous traffic. In the case of unevenroads or roads on an incline, placechocks or other suitable materials un-der the wheels to secure the vehicle.

WARNING

fig. 2 F0S079Ab

The kit fig. 11 includes:

❒ bottle A containing sealer and fittedwith:

– filling pipe B;

– label C with the caption “max. 80km/h”, to be affixed in a place clear-ly visible for the driver (on the dash-board) after repairing the tyre;


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❒ instruction brochure (see fig. 12), tobe used for prompt and proper use ofthe quick repair kit and to be thenhanded to the personnel charged withhandling the treated tyre;

❒ a compressor D-fig. 11 complete withpressure gauge and fittings, in the boot;


❒ a pair of protective gloves, that can befound in the side space of the com-pressor;

❒ adapters for inflating different elements.

In the kit container (placed in the boot un-der the carpet) are also housed the screw-driver and the tow hitch.

Give the instruction bookletto the tyre repair workshop

personnel.

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YShould any tyre get punc-tured due to foreign bodies,you can repair it if the dam-age doesn’t exceed 4 mm on

the tread and on the shoulder of thetyre.

The kit cannot be used to re-pair damage to the tyre side-

wall. Don’t use the quick repair kit ifthe tyre is damaged as the vehicle hasrun a flat tyre.

ATTENZIONE

If the wheel rim is damaged(the channel is so deformed

as to cause an air leakage) it cannotbe repaired. Do not remove the for-eign body (screw or nail) from thetyre.

WARNING IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repairkit is effective with external temperaturesbetween -20 °C and +50 °C.

The sealing fluid will expire.


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Replace the cylinder contain-ing expired sealing liquid. Dis-pose of the cylinder and thesealant liquid properly. Dis-

pose according to the national and lo-cal laws in force.

Do not operate the com-pressor for longer than 20

consecutive minutes. Risk of over-heating. The quick repair kit is notsuitable for definitive repairs. Thetyres may only be repaired tem-porarily.

WARNINGThe cylinder contains ethyl-ene glycol. Contains latex:

may cause an allergic reaction.Harmful if swallowed. Irritant for theeye. May cause sensitization by in-halation or contact. Avoid contactwith your eyes, skin and clothes. Inthe event of contact, wash immedi-ately with plenty of water. Do not in-duce vomit if swallowed. Rinse yourmouth and drink plenty of water. Calla doctor immediately. Keep awayfrom children. The product must notbe used by asthmatics. Do not breathin the vapours during insertion andsuction. Call a doctor immediately ifallergic reactions are noted. Store thecylinder in the specific compartment,away from sources of heat. The seal-ing fluid will expire.

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fig. 14 F0S087Abfig. 13 F0S086Ab

INFLATION PROCEDURE

❒ Ensure that the handbrake is up.Remove the tyre valve cap, extract theflexible filler tube A-fig. 13 and fastenthe ring B onto the tyre valve;

Put on the protection glovesprovided together with quick

tyre repair kit.

WARNING

❒ make sure that switch D-fig. 14 of thecompressor is in position 0 (off), startthe engine, plug into the socket E-fig.15 and operate the compressor turn-ing switch D-fig. 14 to position I (on).Inflate the tyre to the pressure speci-fied in the “Cold inflation pressure”paragraph, “Technical Specifications”chapter.

For a more accurate reading, checkpressure gauge F-fig. 14 with the com-pressor off;


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fig. 15

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F0S088Ab fig. 16 F0S089Ab

❒ if after 5 minutes it is still impossibleto reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage com-pressor from valve and current outlet,then move the car forth for approx. tenmetres in order to distribute the seal-ing fluid inside the tyre evenly, then re-peat the inflation operation;

❒ if reaching the tyre pressure specifiedin paragraph “Inflation pressure” in sec-tion “Technical Specifications”, startdriving immediately;

❒ If after this operation it is still impossi-ble after 5 minutes to reach at least 1.8bar, do not start driving since the tyreis excessively damaged and the quicktyre repair kit cannot guarantee suit-able sealing, contact Abarth Dealership;


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YApply the adhesive label in aposition clearly visible by the

driver as a reminder that the tyre hasbeen treated with the quick repair kit.Drive carefully, particularly on bends.Don’t exceed 80 km/h. Don’t accel-erate and brake suddenly.

WARNING ❒ after driving for about 10 minutes stopand check again the tyre pressure; pullup the handbrake; Stop if the pressure has

dropped to less than 1.8bars: the automatic Fix & Go quickrepair kit cannot work properly be-cause the tyre is excessively damaged.Go to a Abarth Dealership.

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❒ if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re-store proper pressure (with enginerunning and handbrake on) and restart;

❒ drive with the utmost care to the near-est Abarth Dealership.

Remember to inform theworkshop that the tyre has

been treated with a quick repair kit.Give the instruction booklet to thetyre repair workshop personnel.

WARNING

FOR CHECKING ANDRESTORING PRESSURE ONLY

The compressor may also be used forrestoring pressure only. Release the quickcoupling and connect directly to the tyrevalve fig. 17; in this way, the cylinder willnot be connected to the compressor andno sealant will be injected.

fig. 17 F0S090Ab


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YCYLINDER REPLACEMENTPROCEDURE

To replace the cylinder proceed as fol-lows:

❒ disconnect connection A-fig. 18;

❒ turn counter-clockwise the cylinder toreplace and raise it;

fig. 18 F0S091Ab

❒ fit the new cylinder and turn it clock-wise;

❒ connect connection A to the cylinderand fit the transparent tube B into theproper space.


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WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

❒ Before changing a bulb check the con-tacts for oxidation;

❒ Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-ers of the same type and power;

Modifications or repairs tothe electrical system that are

not carried out properly or do nottake the system’s technical specifica-tions into account can cause mal-functions leading to the risk of fire.

WARNING❒ Always check the height of the head-light beam after changing a bulb;

❒ When a bulb is not working, check thatthe corresponding fuse is intact beforereplacing it: refer to the “If a fuseblows” paragraph in this chapter forfuse location.


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YIf possible, we recommendthat you let Abarth Dealer-ship replace the lamps. Prop-er operation and orientation

of the external lights are essential forthe safety of the running vehicle, andto avoid incurring legal sanctions.

IMPORTANT A slight misting may appearon the internal surface of the headlight:this does not indicate a fault and is causedby low temperature and the degree of hu-midity in the air. Misting will rapidly dis-appear when the headlights are switchedon. The presence of drops inside the head-lights indicates infiltration of water. Go toa Abarth Dealership.

Halogen bulbs contain gasunder pressure, if they break

glass fragments may be thrownaround.

WARNING

When handling halogen bulbsjust touch the metal part.Touching the transparentpart of the bulb with your fin-

gers may reduce the intensity of theemitted light and even compromise du-ration of the lamp. In the case of ac-cidental contact, rub the lamp with acloth and spirit and leave to dry.


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BULB TYPES fig. 19

Various types of bulbs are fitted to yourcar:

A All glass bulb: clipped into place. Pullto extract.

B Bayonet bulbs: to remove this typeof bulb from its holder, press the bulband turn it anticlockwise.

C Cylindrical bulbs: release from thecontacts to extract.

D Halogen bulbs: release the fasteningclip from the corresponding seat to re-move the lamp.

E Halogen bulbs: release the fasteningclip from the corresponding seat to re-move the lamp.

F Gas-discharge bulbs: (Xenon).

F0S092Abfig. 19


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Xenon Gas-discharge dipped beam headlights (for versions/markets, where provided)

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Side direction indicators

Rear direction indicators

Rear sidelight

Stop

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DIRECTION INDICATORS

Front

To change the bulb, proceed as follows:

❒ remove the protecting rubber cap men-tioned above;

❒ turn the bulb holder clockwise A-fig.22 and withdraw it;

❒ remove the snap-fitted bulb and replaceit;

❒ refit the bulb holder A by turning itclockwise and locking it properly;

❒ reinstall the rubber cap;

IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHTBURNS OUT

For the type of bulb and power rating, see“When needing to change a bulb”.

FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS

The front light clusters contain sidelights,dipped beam, main beam and direction in-dicator bulbs.

Operating from the engine compartmentremove the rubber cap A-fig. 20 to ac-cess the direction indicators; remove therubber cap B-fig. 20 to access the bulbsof the dipped beam headlights.

To access the bulbs of the side-lights/daylights and of the main beams, af-ter fully steering the wheels open theguard door C-fig. 21 on the wheelhouseat the level of the lights, then remove therubber cap D-fig. 21.

fig. 20 F0S093Ab

fig. 21 F0S094Ab

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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS



❒ release the two bulb holding clips A-fig. 25;

❒ remove the bulb and replace it;

❒ fit the new bulb, making the outline ofthe metallic part coincide with thegrooves on the reflector, then hookback the bulb holding clips;


DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS



❒ press the fastener A-fig. 24 and extractthe bulb holder;


❒ refit the cap locking it properly.


Side


❒ prise in the point indicated by the ar-row, so as to compress the fixing clipand extract the assembly B-fig. 23;

❒ turn the bulb holder counterclockwise,remove the snap-fitted bulb and replaceit;

❒ reinstall the bulb holder into the lens,then install the assembly B making surethat the fixing clip has clicked.

fig. 24 F0S097Ab fig. 25 F0S098Abfig. 23 F0S096Ab

Due to high voltage, the bulbof (Xenon) gas-discharge

headlights must only be replaced byexperts: danger of death! ContactAbarth Dealership.

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SIDELIGHTS/DAYLIGHT LIGHTS



❒ turn the bulb holder clockwise B-fig.25 and withdraw it;


❒ refit the bulb holder B by turning itclockwise and locking it properly;


FRONT FOG LIGHTS (for versions/markets, where provided)

IMPORTANT to replace the front foglights you must contact Abarth Dealership.

❒ extract the bulbs by pushing themslightly and turning them counter-clock-wise.

The bulbs are arranged as follows:

C – Direction indicators

D – Stop

E – Position

F – Reverse gear (right headlight) / rearfog guards (left headlight)

REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS

To change the bulb proceed as follows:

❒ open the tailgate;

❒ unscrew the two fastening screws A-fig. 26 and extract the light cluster ax-ially without rotating it;

❒ extract the bulb holder from its seat re-leasing it from the locking clips B-fig.27;

fig. 26 F0S099Ab

fig. 27 F0S100Ab

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For the type of bulb and power rating, see“When needing to change a bulb”.

INSIDE CEILING LIGHT


❒ using the screwdriver provided, extractthe ceiling light A-fig. 32 working in thepoint indicated by the arrow;

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS fig. 31

To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:

❒ work in the point shown by the arrowand remove lens A;

❒ change the bulb releasing it from theside contacts and making sure the newbulb is correctly fastened between thecontacts;

❒ reinstall the lens.

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT fig. 29-30

To change the bulb proceed as follows:

❒ remove the two guard caps and un-screw the two fastening screws A;

❒ withdraw the assembly;

❒ disconnect the electric connector B;

❒ press the retaining device C and openthe bulb holder;

❒ remove the snap-fitted bulb to be re-placed and replace it;

❒ close back the cap locking it properly.

❒ screw in the two fastening screws andreinstall the guard caps;

fig. 30 F0S103Abfig. 29 F0S102Ab

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❒ open the cap B-fig. 33 as indicated;

BOOT LIGHT


❒ open the tailgate;

❒ using the screwdriver provided, extractthe ceiling light A-fig. 35 working in thespecified point;

❒ replace bulb C-fig. 34 releasing it fromthe side contacts, then insert the newbulb making sure it is correctly clampedbetween the contacts;

❒ close the cap back and reinstall the lens.

fig. 32 F0S105Ab

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YIF A FUSE BLOWS

GENERALITIES fig. 37

The fuse is a protective device for theelectric system: it comes into action (i.e.it cuts off) mainly due to a fault or im-proper action on the system.

Check the efficiency of the correspondingfuse when a device does not work: theconducting element A must not be inter-rupted. If it is, replace the blown fuse withanother with the same amperage (samecolour).

B intact fuse.

C fuse with damaged filament.

To identify the protection fuse, see thetables in the following pages.

❒ open the bulb cover B-fig. 36 and re-place the snap-fitted bulb C;

❒ re-close the bulb cover B on the lens;

❒ reinstall the ceiling light properly in-serting it into its seat on one side first,and then pressing the other side until itclicks into position.

Never replace a blown fusewith metal wires or other ma-terials.

Never replace a fuse withanother having higher am-

perage; FIRE HAZARD.

In case of general protection fuse in-tervention (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE,MAXI-FUSE) contact Abarth Dealer-ship.

Remove the key from the ignitionswitch and switch off all loads beforereplacing a fuse.

WARNING

Should the fuse blow again,contact Abarth Dealership.

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FUSE LOCATION

Dashboard fuses

To access the fuses you must remove thesnap-fitted cover E.

The 5A fuse for door mirror demisting islocated in the diagnostic socket area, asshown in fig. 38.

In the bottom area, near the pedals, youcan find the control unit shown in fig. 39.

fig. 38 F0S111Ab

fig. 39 F0S112Ab

If a general protection fusefor safety systems (air bag

system, braking system), power unitsystems (engine system, transmissionsystem) or steering system is triggered,contact a Abarth Dealership.

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YEngine compartment control unit fig. 40 and 41

A second control unit is located on theright side of the engine compartment, nextto the battery; to access it press device I,release tabs M and remove cover L.

The ID number of the electrical compo-nent corresponding to each fuse can befound on the back of the cover.

If you need to wash the en-gine compartment, take carenot to directly hit the enginecompartment control unit

with the water jet.

fig. 40

fig. 41

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F12F13F31F32F36F37F38F43F47F48F49F50F51F53

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FUSE TABLE

Fuse box on dashboard - fig. 39 FUSE AMPERE

Supply of right low beamSupply of left low beam and headlamp direction adjustment control unit Engine compartment shunt control unit switchLights of front and rear ceiling lights, trunk and door courtesy lights Diagnostic socket, car radio, climate control system, EOBDStop lights switch, instrument panel nodeDoor central lockingWindshield/Rear windshield washer pumpDriver side power windowPassenger side power windowBacklighting switches, electric mirrorsAir bag node Car radio switch, convergence, climate control system, stop lights, clutchInstrument panel node

Engine compartment control unit - fig. 41 FUSE AMPERE

Climate control system fan SpareBuzzersEngine control system (secondary loads)Main headlightsSunroof motor+15 Engine control unit, relay coil T20Engine control unitSpareEngine control unit, relay T09 coil


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Engine compartment control unit - fig. 41 FUSE AMPERE

Conditioner compressorHeated rear window, mirror demistersFuel pumpIgnition coilEngine control unitBraking system (control unit, valves)+15 Braking system, electrical driving, yaw sensorFog headlightsSpareFront socket (with or without cigar lighter plug)+15 for backing lights, T02, T05, T14 and T19 relay coils

Engine compartment control unit - fig. 41 RELÉ AMPERE

Main headlightsBuzzersConditioner compressorOne-speed engine cooling fan - Low speed engine cooling fanHigh-speed engine cooling fanClimate control system fanEngine control system (main relay)SpareFog headlightsFuel pumpDemistingSpareSpareFront socket (with or without cigar lighter plug)


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IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT

IMPORTANT The battery recharging pro-cedure is provided as an example only.You are recommended to go to a AbarthDealership to have this operation per-formed.

Low amperage slow recharging for ap-proximately 24 hour is advised. A pro-longed recharge might damage the battery.

Charge the battery as follows:

❒ disconnect battery negative terminal;

❒ connect the charger cables to the bat-tery terminals, observing the poles;

❒ turn on the charger;

❒ when you have finished, turn the charg-er off before disconnecting the battery;

❒ reconnect battery negative terminal.

Battery fluid is poisonousand corrosive: avoid contact

with your skin and eyes. The batteryrecharging operation must be per-formed in a ventilated place, awayfrom naked flames or possible sourcesof sparks to avoid the risk of explo-sion and fire.

WARNING

Don’t try to recharge afrozen battery: defrost it first

to prevent the risk of explosion. If abattery was frozen, have it inspect-ed by specialised personnel beforerecharging to check that the internalelements are not damaged and thatthe casing is not cracked causing therisk of leakage of poisonous, corrosivegas.

WARNINGRAISING THE CAR

As a result of its sporty nature, the car is fit-ted with aerodynamic spoilers at the bot-tom and miniskirts at the side. If the vehi-cle needs to be raised, go to an AbarthDealership which is equipped with arm liftsand workshop lifts.

Take special care when posi-tioning the arm lifts or theworkshop lift in order not todamage the aerodynamic

spoilers and miniskirts.

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The tow ring provided with the car ishoused in the tool box under the bootmat.

FASTENING THE TOW RING fig. 42-43

Proceed as follows:

❒ release the cap A (only present in therear section Fig. 43);

❒ take the tow hook B from its seat inthe tool support;

❒ tighten the ring on the rear or frontthreaded pin.

Before beginning the tow,turn the ignition key to MAR

and then to STOP, without extract-ing it If the key is extracted, the steer-ing wheel lock will be automaticallyactivated, thus preventing steering

WARNING

Because of the vehicle con-formation, it cannot be

loaded onto railway carriages andtransported.

WARNING

The power brakes and theelectrical power steering will

not work while the car is being towed.More effort on the brake pedal andsteering wheel will therefore be re-quired. Do not use wires for towing.Do not jerk. Make sure not to dam-age parts in contact with the carwhile towing. Respect the specificrules of the Highway Code when tow-ing the car specifically in relation tothe towing device and the behaviourto maintain on the road.

Do not start the engine while towingthe car.

WARNING

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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................ 124

SERVICE SCHEDULE ........................................................... 125

REGULAR INSPECTIONS ................................................. 127

DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR ................................... 127

CHECKING FLUID LEVELS................................................ 128

AIR CLEANER ...................................................................... 132

POLLEN FILTER ................................................................... 132

BATTERY ................................................................................ 132

WHEELS AND TYRES ......................................................... 134

RUBBER HOSES .................................................................... 135

WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS ................... 136

BODYWORK ........................................................................ 137

INTERIORS ............................................................................ 139

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EIMPORTANT Scheduled service couponsare required by the manufacturer. Defaultmay invalidate the warranty.

Scheduled Servicing is performed by allAbarth Dealerships, at pre-establishedtimes.

If during each operation, in addition to theones programmed, the need arises for fur-ther replacements or repairs, these maybe carried out only with the explicit agree-ment of the Customer.

IMPORTANT You are advised to contactAbarth Dealership in the event of any mi-nor operating faults, without waiting forthe next service coupon.

If your car is used frequently for towing,the interval between one service couponand the other must be reduced.

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct maintenance is essential for en-suring long car life under the best condi-tions.

This is why Abarth has planned a series ofchecks and maintenance operations every30,000 km.

Scheduled servicing will not however ful-ly cover all of the needs of your car: It ishowever important to remember thatscheduled servicing does not completelycover all the car’s requirements: also inthe initial period before 30,000 km servicecoupon and later, between one couponand another, ordinary care is still requiredsuch as for example routine check andtopping up the level of fluids, tyre pressurecheck, etc.


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SERVICE SCHEDULEService coupons shall be performed every 30,000 km

Thousands of miles

Thousands of kilometres

Months

Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required

Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)

Check the operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system, adjust the sprayers

Check the position and wear of the windscreen and rear window wiper blades

Check front disc brake pad condition and wear andoperation of pad wear signalling

visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbodyprotection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)

Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever cleanness and lubrication

Check tension and if necessary adjust the accessory drive belts

Visually inspect the accessory drive belt conditions

Replace accessory drive belts

Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke

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If the car is equipped with esseesse kit (for versions/markets, where provided), the engine oil and engine oil filtermust be changed every 10,000 km.

(❍) In order to ensure correct efficiency and avoid damaging the engine, it is necessary to: - exclusively use certified spark plugs specific for the 1.4 TB BZ Abarth engines. All candles to be fitted must be

of the same type and same manufacturer (see recommendations reported in the “Engine” paragraph);- strictly respect the candles’ Scheduled Maintenance Plan; - it is recommended to apply to Abarth Dealership.

Thousands of miles

Thousands of kilometres

Months

Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear

Replace the air filter cartridge

Top up fluids (engine coolant, brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)

Check the conditions of the distribution control toothed belt

Replace the distribution control toothed belt (*)

Replace the spark plugs (❍)

Check engine control system operation(through diagnosis socket)

Check the mechanical gearbox oil level

Change engine oil and replace oil filter

Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)

Change the pollen filter (or anyway every year)

Check emissions at the exhaust

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DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR

Should prevailing use of the car be underone of the following specially heavy con-ditions:

❒ dusty roads;

❒ short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-peated and with external tempera-tures below zero;

❒ frequently idling engines or long dis-tance low speed driving or in case ofa long term inactivity;

❒ in cities;

perform the following inspections morefrequently than shown on the ServiceSchedule:

❒ check front/rear disc brake pad con-dition and wear;

❒ check cleanness of bonnet and bootlocks and lever cleanness and lubrica-tion;

❒ visually inspect the conditions of: en-gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes andhoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubberparts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);

❒ inspect the battery charge and fluidlevel (electrolyte) (refer to the para-graph “Battery - Inspection of the bat-tery charge and of the electrolyte lev-el” in this chapter);

❒ visual check on various drive belt con-ditions;

❒ check and if necessary replace thepollen filter; in particular it shall be re-placed if a decrease in the air flow in-to the passenger comportment is de-tected;

❒ check air cleaner and replace, if re-quired.

REGULARINSPECTIONS

Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,check and top up if required:

❒ engine coolant fluid level;

❒ brake fluid level;

❒ windscreen washer fluid level;

❒ tyre pressure and conditions;

❒ operation of lights (headlights, direc-tion indicators, hazard lights, etc.);

❒ operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system, position and wear ofthe windscreen and rear windowwiper blades;

Every 3,000 km check the following andtop-up, if required: engine oil level.

You are recommended to use PETRONASLUBRICANTS products, designed andproduced specifically for Abarth cars (seetable “Capacities” in section “Technicalspecifications”).


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A. Engine oil filler

B. Engine oil level dispstick

C. Engine coolant

D. Windscreen washer fluid

E. Brake fluid

F. Battery

fig. 1 Never smoke while workingin the engine compartment.

there might be flammable gases andvapours, with fire hazards.

WARNING

When topping up, pay atten-tion not to confuse the vari-ous types of fluids: they are allreciprocally incompatible and

may severely damage your car.

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Engine oil consumption

The maximum engine oil consumption isusually 400 grams every 1000 km.

When the car is new, the engine needsto run in, therefore the engine oil con-sumption can only be considered stabilisedafter the first 5,000 ÷ 6,000 km.

IMPORTANT The oil consumption de-pends on driving style and the conditionsunder which the car is used.

IMPORTANT After adding or changingthe oil, let the engine turn over for a fewseconds and wait a few minutes after turn-ing it off before you check the level.

ENGINE OIL fig.1

Check the oil level a few minutes (about5) after the engine has stopped, with thecar parked on level ground.

The oil level shall be included between theMIN and MAX marks on the dipstick B.

The range between the MIN and MAXlevels corresponds to approximately 1litre of oil.

If the oil level is near or even under theMIN line, add oil through the filler A toreach the MAX line.

Oil level shall never exceed the MAX line.

Proceed very carefully insidethe engine compartment

when the engine is hot: risk of burns.Remember that the fan may start upif the engine is hot: risk of injury. Payattention to scarves, ties and otherloose fitting garments: they might getcaught by moving components.

WARNING

Don’t add any oil having dif-ferent characteristics fromthose of the existing engine oil.

The exhausted engine oil andthe replaced oil filter containsubstances that may be dan-gerous for the environment. It

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EWINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOWWASHER FLUID fig. 1

To add fluid, remove the cap D, pressingthe special tab.

Pour a mixture of water and TUTELAPROFESSIONAL SC 35, in the followingconcentrations:

30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 and70% water in summer.

50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 and50% water in winter.

In case of temperatures below –20°C, useundiluted TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 fluid.

Check level through the reservoir.

Close the cap D pressing its central sec-tion.

ENGINE COOLANT fig. 1

The coolant level must be checked whenthe engine is cold and must be betweenthe MIN and MAX lines on the vessel.

If the level is low, pour slowly a mixtureof 50% distilled water and 50%PARAFLUUP of the PETRONAS LUBRICANTS Group through the fillerneck C until the level reaches MAX.

A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLUUP and dis-tilled water gives freeze protection to–35°C.

When the vehicle is used under particu-larly harsh climate conditions, we recom-mend using a 60-40 mixture ofPARAFLUUP and demineralised water.

PARAFLUUP antifreeze is usedin the engine cooling system.Use fluid of the same typecontained in the cooling sys-

tem for top-ups. PARAFLUUP may notbe mixed with other types of fluids. Ifthis accidentally occurs, do not startthe engine and contact a Abarth Deal-ership.

The engine cooling system ispressurized. If required, re-

place the cap with an original sparepart so as not to compromise systemefficiency. Do not remove the capfrom the vessel when the engine ishot: risk of burns.

WARNING

Do not travel with the wind-screen washing reservoir

empty: the windscreen washer is fun-damental to improve visibility.

Some commercial windscreen wash-er additives are flammable. The en-gine compartment contains hot partswhich could start a fire if they comeinto contact.

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BRAKE FLUID fig. 1

Release cap E: check that the liquid con-tained in the tank is at the maximum level.

Fluid level in the reservoir must not ex-ceed the MAX mark.

Use the brake fluid shown in the “Fluidsand lubricants” table (see “Technical Spec-ifications”).

NOTE Carefully clean the cap of reservoirE and the surrounding surface.

When opening the cap, make sure that nodirt gets into the reservoir.

For topping up always use a funnel withbuilt-in filter (mesh smaller than or equalto 0.12 mm).

IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic(i.e. it absorbs moisture). For this reason,if the car is mainly used in areas with a highdegree of atmospheric humidity, the fluidshould be replaced at more frequent in-tervals than specified in the “Serviceschedule”.

Prevent brake fluid which ishighly corrosive from cominginto contact with paintedparts. Should that occur, im-

mediately wash with water.

The brake fluid is poisonousand highly corrosive. In the

case of accidental contact, wash theparts with water and mild soap andrinse with plenty of water. In case ofswallowing immediately call a doctor.

WARNING

The symbol π, on the con-tainer indicates a synthetic

brake fluid, which is different from amineral fluid. Use of a mineral typefluid will damage the special rubberseals of the braking system beyond re-pair.

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Have the air cleaner or the pollen filter re-placed by a Abarth Dealership.

BATTERY

The car fits a low-maintenance battery: notop-ups with distilled water are needed innormal conditions of use.

INSPECTING THE CHARGE AND THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

Inspection operations must be carried outby specialised personnel, following theprescriptions contained in the Use andmaintenance booklet. Any top-up opera-tions must be carried out by specialisedpersonnel and by Abarth Dealership.

Battery liquid is poisonousand corrosive. Avoid contact

with the skin and eyes. Keep nakedflames and sources of sparks awayfrom the battery: risk of explosionand fire.

WARNING

Running the battery with anexcessively low liquid level

will damage the battery beyond re-pair and even cause an explosion.

WARNING

CHANGING THE BATTERY

If required, replace the battery with a gen-uine spare part having the same specifi-cations.

If a battery with different specifications isfitted, the service intervals given in the“Service schedule” in this section will nolonger be valid.

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IMPORTANT If the charge level remainsfor a long time under 50%, the battery isdamaged by sulphation, reducing its ca-pacity and starting attitude.

The battery will also be more at risk offreezing (e.g. already at -10°C). Refer tothe paragraph “Car inactivity” in “Startingand driving” if the car is left parked for along time.

If after buying the car, you want to installelectric accessories which require per-manent electric supply (alarm, etc.) con-tact Abarth Dealership whose qualifiedpersonnel, in addition to suggesting themost suitable devices, will evaluate theoverall electric absorption, checkingwhether the car’s electric system is capa-ble of withstanding the load required, orwhether it should be integrated with amore powerful battery.

Since these devices continue absorbing en-ergy even when the ignition key is off, theygradually run down the battery.

USEFUL ADVICE FORLENGTHENING THE LIFE OFYOUR BATTERY

To avoid draining your battery and length-en its life, observe the following indica-tions:

❒ when you park the car, ensure thedoors, tailgate and bonnet are closedproperly;

❒ switch off all lights inside the car: thecar is however equipped with a systemwhich switches all internal lights off au-tomatically;

❒ do not keep accessories (e.g. sound sys-tem, hazard lights, etc.) switched on fora long time when the engine is not run-ning;

❒ before performing any operation on theelectrical system, disconnect the bat-tery negative cable;

❒ battery terminals shall always be per-fectly tightened.

Incorrect assembly of electricand electronic devices maycause severe damage to yourcar. Go to a Abarth Dealer-

ship if you want to install accessories(alarms, mobile phone, etc.): they willsuggest the most suitable devices andadvise you if a higher capacity batteryneeds to be installed.

Batteries contain substancesthat can be very dangerousfor the environment. t is ad-visable to have the battery

changed by a Abarth Dealership whereit will be disposed of according to thelaw.

If the vehicle must remainunused for a long time at

very low temperature, remove thebattery and carry it to a warm place,to avoid freezing.

WARNING

When you must perform anyoperation on the battery or

near it, always protect your eyes withthe special goggles.

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Check the tyre pressures every couple ofweeks and before long journies.

This check should be carried out with thetyres at rest and cold.

It is normal for pressure to increase whenthe car is used. For the correct tyre in-flation pressure, see “Wheels” in “Tech-nical specifications” section. fig. 4 F0S118Ab

IMPORTANT NOTES

❒ Avoid braking suddenly, burning startsand violent knocks against the curb,potholes or other obstacles if possible.Long distances on rough roads maydamage the tyres;

❒ check the tyres regularly for cuts on thesides, swelling or irregular tread wear.Go to a Abarth Dealership if required.

❒ do not over load your car: this maycause serious damage to wheels andtyres;

❒ if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-ly and charge it to avoid damage to thetyre, the rim, suspensions and steeringsystem;

Wrong pressure causes abnormal wear oftyres fig. 4:

A normal pressure: evenly worn tread.

B low pressure: tread particularly wornon the edges.

C excessive pressure: tread particularlyworn in the middle.

The tyres must be replaced when thetread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In all cas-es, follow the laws in force in the coun-try where you are driving.


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RUBBER HOSES

As far as the brake system and fuel rubberhoses are concerned, carefully follow the“Service schedule” in this section.

Ozone, high temperatures and prolongedlack of fluid in the system may cause hard-ening and cracking of the hoses, with pos-sible leaks. Careful inspections are there-fore necessary.

❒ a tyre will age even if it is not usedmuch. Cracks in the tread and on thesidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have thetyres checked by specialised personnelif they have been fitted for longer than6 years;

❒ In the case of replacement, always fitnew tyres, avoiding those of dubiousorigin;

❒ If a tyre is changed, also change the in-flation valve;

❒ to allow even wear between the frontand rear tyres, it is advisable to changethem over every 10-15 thousand kilo-metres, keeping them on the same sideof the car so as not to reverse the di-rection of rotation.

Remember that the roadholding qualities of your car

also depends on the correct inflationpressure of the tyres.

WARNING

If the pressure is too low thetyre will get overheated, with

the risk of serious damages.

WARNING

Avoid moving the tyres fromthe right side of the vehicle

to the left side and vice versa.

WARNING

Do not repaint alloy wheelrims at temperatures higher

than 150°C. The mechanical charac-teristics of the wheels might be dis-rupted.

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BLADES

Periodically clean the rubber part usingspecial products; TUTELA PROFES-SIONAL SC 35 is recommended.

Replace the blades if the rubber edge is de-formed or worn. In all cases, it is advisableto replace them approximately once a year.

A few simple precautions can reduce thepossibility of damage to the blades:

❒ make sure that the rubber part is notstuck to the windscreen at sub-zerotemperatures. Use an antifreeze prod-uct to release it if required.

❒ remove the snow from the window:this will avoid overstressing the elec-trical motor in addition to protectingthe blades;

❒ do not operate the windscreen and therear screen wipers on dry glass.

Replacing the windscreen wiper blades fig. 5

Proceed as follows:

❒ lift the arm A of the wiper and positionthe blade so that it forms an angle of90° with the arm itself;

❒ press the button A and extract fromthe arm B the brush C;

❒ insert the new blade making sure it islocked.

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Driving with worn wiperblades is a serious hazard,

because visibility is reduced in badweather.

WARNING

Changing the rearwindow blade fig. 6

Proceed as follows:

❒ raise the cover A and remove the armfrom the car, slackening the nut B thatfastens it to the pivot pin;

❒ fit the new arm, positioning it correct-ly, and fully tighten the nut;

❒ lower the cover.

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BODYWORK

PROTECTION FROMATMOSPHERIC AGENTS

The main causes of corrosion are the fol-lowing:

❒ atmospheric pollution;

❒ salty air and humidity (coastal areas, orhot humid climates);

❒ seasonal environment conditions.

Not to be underestimated is also the abra-sive action of wind-borne atmosphericdust and sand and mud and gravel raisedby other cars.

On your car, Abarth implemented thebest manufacturing technologies to effec-tively protect the bodywork against cor-rosion.

These are the most important:

❒ painting products and systems whichgive the car particular resistance to cor-rosion and abrasion;

❒ use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steelsheets, with high resistance to corro-sion;

❒ spraying the underbody, engine com-partment, wheelhouse internal partsand other parts with highly protectivewax products;

SPRAY NOZZLES

Windscreen washer fig. 7

If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly checkthat there is fluid in the reservoir: see“Checking fluid levels” in this section).

Then check that the nozzle holes are notclogged, if necessary use a needle.

The windscreen jets are directed by ad-justing the angle of the nozzles.

Fluid jets shall be directed at about 1/3height from the window upper edge.

IMPORTANT For the versions with sun-roof, before operating the front sprays,ensure that the sunroof is closed.

Rear window wiper fig. 8

Rear window washer jets are fixed.

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E❒ spraying of plastic parts, with a protec-

tive function, in the more exposedpoints: underdoor, inner fender parts,edges, etc.

❒ use of “open” boxed sections to pre-vent condensation and pockets of mois-ture from triggering rust inside.

BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY

Your car is covered by warranty againstperforation due to rust of any original el-ement of the structure or body.

For the general terms of this warranty, re-fer to Warranty Booklet.

ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE BODYWORK

Paint

Paintwork does not only serve an aes-thetic purpose, but also protects the un-derlying sheet metal.

Touch up abrasions and scratches immedi-ately to prevent the formation of rust. On-ly use genuine spare paint products fortouch-ups (see “Bodywork paint identifi-cation plate” in the “Technical Specifica-tions” section).

Normal maintenance of paintwork consistsin washing the car: the frequency dependson the conditions and environment wherethe car is used. For example, it is advisableto wash the car more often in areas witha high environmental pollution or on roadssprinkled with salt.

To correctly wash the car:

❒ remove the aerial from the roof to pre-vent damage to it if the car is washed inan automatic system;

❒ if high pressure water jets are used towash the car, make sure they are atleast 40 cm away from the bodyworkto avoid causing damage. It should beremembered that a build up of watercould cause damage, in the long term,to the car;

❒ wash the body using a low pressure jetof water;

❒ wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-lution over the bodywork, frequentlyrinsing with the sponge;

❒ rinse well with water and dry with a jetof air or a chamois leather.

Dry the parts less in sight particularly care-fully, such as the door frames and theheadlight frames, where water may stag-nate more easily. It is a good idea to leavethe car in the open for a while after wash-ing it to give time for the water to evap-orate.

Do not wash the car after it has beenparked in the sun or when the engine isbonnet is hot: this could take the shine offthe paint.

Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned inthe same way as the rest of the car.

Where possible, do not park under trees;the resinous substance many species re-lease give the paint a dull appearance andincrease the possibility of triggering rustprocesses.

IMPORTANT Bird droppings must bewashed off immediately and thoroughly asthe acid they contain is particularly ag-gressive.

Detergents cause water pollu-tion. The car should be washedin areas equipped for collect-ing and purifying the liquid

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INTERIORS

Periodically check that water is not trappedunder the mats (due to water dripping offshoes, umbrellas, etc.) which could causeoxidisation of the sheet metal.

Replace the worn carpet mats, if present,with genuine products or however thatremain securely fastented to the passen-ger compartment carpet. It is not advis-able to use non genuine mats that couldmove whilst driving.

Front headlights

IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketenes (e.g.: ace-tone) for cleaning front headlight plasticlens.

Windows

Use specific window cleaner products.

Use also clean cloths to avoid scratchingthe glass or damaging the transparency.

IMPORTANT The inside of the rear win-dow should be wiped gently with a clothin the direction of the filaments to avoiddamaging the heating device.

Engine compartment

At the end of each winter, thoroughlywash the engine compartment, taking careto avoid directly hitting with the water jetthe electronic control units and the re-lay/fuse control unit on the left side of theengine compartment (running direction).Have this operation performed at a spe-cialised workshop.

IMPORTANT Perform this operation ona cold engine and with the key at STOP.After the washing operation, make surethat the various protections (e.g. rubbercaps and guards) have not been removedor damaged.

Never use flammable prod-ucts, such as petrol ether or

rectified petrol to clean inside the car.The electrostatic charges which aregenerated by rubbing during thecleaning operation may cause a fire.

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ECLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS

Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacu-um cleaner. It is advisable to use a moistbrush on velvet upholstery.

Rub the seats with a sponge moistenedwith a solution of water and neutral de-tergent.

INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS

It is advisable to clean interior parts witha moist cloth and a solution of water andmild soap. Use specific products for clean-ing plastic, without solvents and specificallydesigned to prevent damage to the ap-pearance and colour of the treated partsto remove grease and tough stains.

IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-leum to clean the instrument panel.

Don’t keep aerosol cans inthe vehicle: risk of explosion.

Aerosol cans must not be exposed toa temperature exceeding 50°C. Whenthe vehicle is exposed to sunlight, in-ner temperature can greatly exceedthis value.

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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 142

ENGINE CODE - BODYWORK VERSION................... 144

ENGINE .................................................................................. 145

FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 146

TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 146

BRAKES ................................................................................... 147

SUSPENSIONS....................................................................... 147

STEERING............................................................................... 147

WHEELS .................................................................................. 148

DIMENSIONS......................................................................... 151

PERFORMANCE ................................................................... 152

WEIGHTS ............................................................................... 153

CAPACITIES........................................................................... 154

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.............................................. 155

FUEL CONSUMPTION....................................................... 157

CO2 EMISSIONS .................................................................. 158

RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL (Declaration of conformity) ................................................ 159

TTEECCHHNNIICCAALL SSPPEECCIIFFIICCAATTIIOONNSS


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MODEL PLATE fig. 1

The plate is to be found on the left side ofthe boot floor and it bears the followingidentification data:

B Homologation number.

C Vehicle type code.

D Chassis number.

E Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded.

F Maximum vehicle weight fully loadedwith trailer.

G Maximum vehicle weight on front axle.

H Maximum vehicle weight on rear axle.

I Engine type.

L Body version code.

M Spare part code.

IDENTIFICATION DATA

Take note of the identification codes. Thefollowing identification codes are printedand shown on the plates:

❒ Model plate.

❒ Chassis marking.

❒ Bodywork paint identification plate.

❒ Engine marking.fig. 1 F0S124Ab


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CHASSIS MARKING fig. 3

The plate is to be found on the right sideof the boot floor and it bears the follow-ing identification data:

❒ car model ;

❒ chassis number.

ENGINE MARKING

Engine marking is stamped on the cylinderblock and includes the model and thechassis number.

BODYWORK PAINTIDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 2

The plate is applied on the external tail-gate post (left side) and it bears the fol-lowing data:

A Paint manufacturer.

B Colour name.

C Fiat colour code.

D Respray and touch up code.



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Version Engine code Bodywork version

1.4 TB BZ ABARTH 312A1000 312AXD1A 05B


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ENGINE

GENERAL

Engine code

Cycle

Number and layout of cylinders

Piston bore and stroke mm

Total displacement cm3

Compression ratio

Maximum power (EEC) kWHP

corresponding ratio rpm

Maximum torque (EEC) Nm

corresponding ratio rpm

Spark plugs

Fuel

1.4 TB BZ ABARTH

312A1000

Otto

4 in line

72 x 84

1368

9.8 : 1

991355500

NORMAL SPORT180 206

4500 3000

IKR9F8

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1.4 TB BZ ABARTH

Fuel feed Multipoint electronic injectionphased, sequential,

with fixed geometry turbocharger

Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’stechnical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.

WARNING

TRANSMISSION

1.4 TB BZ ABARTH

Gearbox

Clutch

Drive

Five forward gears plus reverse with synchronisers for forward gears

Self-adjusting with pedal without idle stroke

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SUSPENSIONS

1.4 TB BZ ABARTH

Front

Rear

BRAKES1.4 TB BZ ABARTH

Service brakes:

– front

– rear

Parking brake

IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency the first timethe brakes are applied.

STEERING1.4 TB BZ ABARTH

Type

Diameter of steering between platforms m

with Mc Pherson type independent wheels; consisting of a mechanical crosspiece, shock absorbers, helical springs and stabilizer bar.

with torquing axle and interconnected wheels; consisting of torquing axle and two tubular arms with shock absorbers and helical springs.

rack and pinion with dual strategy electric power steering (normal/sport)

10.8

disk type (self-ventilated disc)

solid disc

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READING TYRE MARKINGS fig. 4

Example: 175/65 R 14 82H

175 = Nominal width (S, distance in mmbetween sidewalls).

65 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in per-centage.

R = Radial tyre.

14 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).

82 = Load rate (capacity).

H = Maximum speed rating.

WHEELS

RIMS AND TYRES

Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless ra-dial carcass tyres. All approved tyres arelisted in the Log Book.

IMPORTANT In the event of discrepan-cies between the information provided onthis “Owner handbook” and the “Logbook”, consider the specifications shownin the log book only.

Respect the prescribed size to ensuresafety of the car in movement. Fit tyresof the same make and type on all wheels.

IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubeswith Tubeless tyres.

fig. 4 F0S127Ab

WHEEL GEOMETRY

Toe-in measured between rims: 0,5 ± 1 mm

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READING RIM MARKINGS fig. 4

Example: 5,00 B x 14 H2

5,00 = rim width in inches 1.

B = rim drop centre outline (side projection where the tyre beadrests) 2.

14 = rim nominal diameter in inches(corresponds to diameter of thetyre to be mounted) 3 = Ø.

H2 = shape and number of the “humps”(circumference relief, holding intoits seat the bead of the Tubelesstyre on the rim).

Load rating (capacity)70 = 335 kg 81 = 462 kg71 = 345 kg 82 = 475 kg72 = 355 kg 83 = 487 kg73 = 365 kg 84 = 500 kg74 = 375 kg 85 = 515 kg75 = 387 kg 86 = 530 kg76 = 400 kg 87 = 545 kg77 = 412 kg 88 = 560 kg78 = 425 kg 89 = 580 kg79 = 437 kg 90 = 600 kg80 = 450 kg 91 = 615 kg

Maximum speed ratingQ = up to 160 km/h.R = up to 170 km/h.S = up to 180 km/h.T = up to 190 km/h.U = up to 200 km/h.H = up to 210 km/h.V = up to 240 km/h.W = up to 270 km/h.

Maximum speed ratingfor snow tyresQM + S = up to 160 km/h.TM + S = up to 190 km/h.HM + S = up to 210 km/h.

fig. 5 F0Q760m

TYRES RIM PROTECTOR fig. 5

If after-sale tyres with rimprotector are used (fig. 5)

and the car has integral cups fixed (bysprings) to the sheet wheel, DO NOTfit wheel cups. The use of unsuitabletyres and wheel cups could cause asudden pressure loss of the tyre.

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195/45 R16 84 V XL*205/40 R17 84 W XL **

COLD INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)

Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.

Tyres Medium load * Full load Front rear Front Rear

195/45 R16 84 V XL 2.3 2.1 2.6 2.4

205/40 R17 84 W XL 2.3 2.1 2.6 2.4

* At speeds above 160 km/h, use the inflation pressures for the maximum load conditions.

Version Rims Tyres TyresStandard tyre Snow tyre

1.4 TB BZ ABARTH

* 7 mm chains can be fitted.** Winter tyres (Pirelli Snow Sport 195/45 R16) are also available to be used if the car is mainly driven on snow-covered roads.

61/2 J x 16H2-ET357 J x 17H2-ET38


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DIMENSIONS

Dimensions are expressed in mm and re-fer to the vehicle fitted with standardtyres.

The height refers to the vehicle unladen.

Boot volume

Unladen boot volume (V.D.A. standards) .................... 185 litres

F0S128Abfig. 6

Version A B C D E F G I

1.4 TB BZ ABARTH 3657 776 2300 581 1480/1485(▲) 1415/1409(▲) 1627 1408/1402(▲)

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1035

390

8306401425

800400

50

60

WEIGHTS

Weights (kg)

Unladen weight (with all liquids, fuel tank filled to 90% and without optional equipment):

Carrying capacity (*) including the driver:

Maximum admitted loads (**)– front axle:– rear axle:– total:

Towable loads– trailer with brakes:– trailer without brakes:

Maximum load on roof:

Maximum load on tow hitch(trailer with brakes):

(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.

(**) Loads not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot and/or on the roof so that they complywith these limits.


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Fuel tank: litresincluding a reserve of: litres

Engine cooling system: litres

Engine sump: litres

Engine sump and filter: litres

Gearbox/differential casing: litres

Hydraulic brake circuit: kg

Windscreen and rear window washer fluid tank: litres

(❑) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUP and demineralisedwater.

1.4 TB BZ ABARTH

355

5.15

2.75

2.90

1.65

0.55

2.5

Prescribed fuels and Original lubricants

Unleaded petrol, at least 95R.O.N. (Specification EN228)

Mixture of 50% distilled waterand PARAFLUUP (❑)

SELENIA ABARTH 10W50

TUTELA CAR TECHNYX

TUTELA TOP 4

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According toService Schedule

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Recommended Change for correct car operation fluids and lubricants intervals

Lubricants for petrol engines

The use of products with features lower than ACEA C3 could cause engine damage not covered by warranty.When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions request from Abarth Dealership the appropriate product of thePETRONAS LUBRICANTS range.

SELENIAABARTH 10W50Contractual TechnicalReference N° 0101

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for correct car operation fluids and lubricants

Lubricants and greases for movement transmission

Brake fluid

Protective agent for radiators

Windscreen/ rear windowwasher fluid

(*) IMPORTANT Don’t use fluids having different specifications for topping up or mixing.(❑) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUP and demineralisedwater.

Mechanical gearboxand differential

CV jointson wheel side

CV jointson differential side

Brake and clutch hydraulic controls

Cooling circuits proportions of use:50% demineralisedwater 50% PARAFLU UP (❑)

To be used diluted or undiluted in windscreen/rear window washer/wiper systems

TUTELA CAR TECHNYXContractual TechnicalReference N° F010.B05

TUTELA ALL STARContractual TechnicalReference N° F702.G07

TUTELA STAR 325Contractual TechnicalReference N° F301.D03

TUTELA TOP 4Contractual TechnicalReference N° F001.A93

PARAFLUUP (*)Contractual TechnicalReference N° F101.M01

TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35Contractual TechnicalReference N° F201.D02

Synthetic lubricant, grade SAE 75W- 85 Exceeds theAPI GL4 PLUS, FIAT 9.55550 specifications

Molybdenum bisulphide grease, resistant to high temperatures. Consistency NL.GI. 1-2

Poly-urea synthetic-based grease suitable for high temperatures. Consistency N.L.G.I.2.

Synthetic fluid FMVSS n° 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956- 01

Red protective with antifreeze action, based on inhibited monoethylen glycol with organic formulabased on O.A.T.

That passes CUNA NO 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications

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❒ extraurban cycle: frequent accelera-tions in all gears, simulating extraurbanuse of the car: speed varies between 0and 120 km/h;

❒ combined consumption: calculatedweighing about 37% of urban cycle con-sumption and about 63% of extraurbanconsumption.

FUEL CONSUMPTION

The fuel consumption figures given in thetable below are determined on the basisof the homologation tests set down byspecific European Directives.

The procedures below are followed formeasuring consumption:

❒ urban cycle: cold starting followed bydriving that simulates urban use of thecar;

IMPORTANT The type of route, trafficsituations, weather conditions, drivingstyle, general conditions of the car, trimlevel/equipment/accessories, load, climatecontrol system, roof rack, other situationsthat affect air drag may lead to differentfuel consumption levels than those mea-sured.

Fuel consumption according to european Directive in force (litres/100 km)

Versions Urban Extra-urban Combined

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The CO2 emission levels at the exhaust given in the following tables refer to combined consumption.

Versions CO2 emissions according to european Directive in force (g/km)

1.4 TB BZ ABARTH 155


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Boot light .............................................. 45– bulb replacement .......................... 115

Boot........................................................ 45– opening ........................................... 45– closing ............................................. 46– extension ........................................ 47

Brake fluid level ................................... 131Brakes..................................................... 147

– specifications ................................. 147– brake fluid level ............................. 131

Capacities ............................................ 154Car maintenance and care ................ 123

– scheduled servicing ...................... 127– service schedule ........................... 124– scheduled maintenance plan ...... 125– heavy-duty use of the car ........... 127

Carrying children in safety ................ 67Ceiling light .......................................... 36

– activation ........................................ 36– bulb replacement .......................... 114

Ceiling light .......................................... 36– front ................................................ 36– boot compartment ....................... 46

Central storage compartment ......... 40Chassis marking ................................ 143Checking fluid levels ........................... 128

Child seats (compliance for use) .................. 70-72

Cigar lighter ......................................... 39Climatic comfort ................................ 27

– ventilation ...................................... 27Clutch ................................................... 146CO2 emissions .................................... 158Code card ............................................ 5Consumptions ..................................... 157

– fuel ................................................... 157– motor oil ........................................ 139

Controls ............................................... 37Cup holders ......................................... 40Current outlet ..................................... 41

Dashboard .......................................... 3Daytime lights....................................... 34

– activation ......................................... 34– bulb replacement........................... 113

Dimensions .......................................... 151Dipped beam headlights .................... 34

– activation ........................................ 34– bulb replacement .......................... 112

Direction indicators ........................... 34– activation ........................................ 34– front bulb replacement ............... 111

ABS system ......................................... 51Accessories purchased by

the owner .......................................... 61Air filter ................................................ 132Air recycle .................................. 28-29-31Air vents ............................................... 27Airbag .................................................... 73

– driver's front airbag....................... 74– front airbag passenger side.......... 74– driver's knee-level airbag ............. 75– Side bag-Window bag ............ 75-76

ASR ......................................................... 56Automatic climate control system 31

Battery.................................................. 132– jump starting with battery .......... 96– useful advice .................................. 133– inspecting the charge ................ 132– battery charger ............................. 121– replacement ................................... 132

Bodywork.............................................. 137– version codes ................................ 144– warranty ......................................... 138– maintenance .................................. 138– protection ...................................... 137

Bonnet .................................................. 48Boot extension .................................... 47

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Fog lights .............................................. 37– activation .................................. 37-38– bulb replacement .......................... 113

Follow Me Home device ................... 35Front seats ........................................... 23

– cleaning ........................................... 140Fuel cap ................................................. 62Fuel cut-off system ............................. 38Fuel filler cap ....................................... 62Fuel level gauge ................................... 10Fuel ......................................................... 154

– tank capacity .................................. 154– fuel consumption .......................... 157– fuel level gauge .............................. 10– refuelling ......................................... 154– fuel cut-off system ....................... 38

Functions menu ................................... 13Fuse positions ...................................... 117Fuse replacement ............................... 116

Glove compartment ......................... 40GSI Shift up ........................................... 19

Handbrake .......................................... 81Hazard lights ........................................ 37Headlights ............................................. 50

– beam aim control ........................ 51– beam orientation ......................... 50

– orientation of fog lights ............... 51

– beam orientation abroad ............ 51

Heated rear window ................ 28-29-31

Heating/ventilation system ............... 28Heating/ventilation system................. 28Hill Holder system ............................. 53

Identification data .............................. 142Ignition switch .................................... 7In an emergency .................................. 95Installing electrical/electronic

devices ................................................ 60Instrument panel ................................. 8Instruments .......................................... 8Intelligent washing .............................. 35Interior fittings .................................... 39Interiors ................................................ 139Isofix child seat ................................. 71

Jacking the car .................................... 121

Key with remote control ................ 5Key without remote control .......... 5

Levels ................................................... 128Lighting (replacing a light bulb) ........ 107

– general indications ........................ 108– types of lights ................................ 109

Load limiters ........................................ 65

– side bulb replacement ................. 112

– rear bulb replacement ................. 113

Doors .................................................... 43

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Engine compartment (washing) ...... 139

Engine Cooling Circuit ...................... 10

Engine cooling system fluid level ..... 130

Engine oil level. .................................... 129

Engine ..................................................... 145

– identification code ........................ 144

– specifications ................................. 145

– branding .......................................... 143

EOBD (system) ................................... 55

ESP system ....................................... 52

External lights ...................................... 34

Fiat CODE system ........................... 4

Fix & Go (quick repair kit) .............. 98

Fixed glass roof ................................... 41

Flashing the headlights ....................... 34

Fluids and lubricants ........................... 155


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Rear fog lights ...................................... 38– activation ........................................ 38– bulb replacement .......................... 113

Rear head restraints............................ 24Rear screen washer ........................... 36

– activation ........................................ 36– fluid level ........................................ 130

Rear screen wiper .............................. 36– activation ........................................ 36– brushes ........................................... 136– sprayers .......................................... 137

Rear seats ............................................. 24Rear view mirrors .............................. 26

– exterior .......................................... 26– interior ........................................... 26

Refuelling the car ................................ 62Rev counter ......................................... 10Reversing light ..................................... 113Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 50Rubber hoses ....................................... 135

Safety ................................................... 63Saving on fuel ....................................... 82SBR (system) ........................................ 64Seat adjustment ................................... 23Seat belts ............................................... 64

– warnings ......................................... 65– use of .............................................. 64– load limiters ................................... 65– maintenance .................................. 67– seatbelt tensioners ....................... 65

Seatbelt tensioners ............................. 65Seats ...................................................... 23Sidelights ............................................... 34

– rear bulb replacement ................. 113Snow chains ......................................... 85Spark plugs ............................................ 145Speedometer (tachometer)............... 10Sport functions activation ................. 37Starting the engine ........................ 80-96

– jump starting with battery .......... 96– bump starting ............................... 97– ignition switch .............................. 7– how to warm up the engine

that has just started ..................... 81– engine turn off ............................... 81

Starting the engine and driving ........ 79Steering ................................................. 147Steering column lock ......................... 7Steering wheel adjustment ............... 25Storing the car .................................... 85Sun roof ................................................ 41

– emergency action ......................... 43Sun visors ............................................. 39Suspension ........................................... 147Symbols ................................................. 4

Tachometer (speedometer) ........... 10TTC System ....................................... 54Technical data ..................................... 141

Main beam headlights ....................... 34– activation ........................................ 34– flashing the headlights .................. 34– bulb replacement .......................... 112

Manual climate control system ........ 29Motor oil

– technical specifications ................ 155– consumption .................................. 129– checking fluid levels ...................... 129

MSR (system) ....................................... 54Multifunctional and reconfigurable

multifunctional display...................... 11

Number plate light ............................ 114

Oddment compartment .................. 39

Paint ..................................................... 138Parking .................................................. 81Parking sensors .................................... 57Particulate Filter (DPF) ...................... 132Performance ........................................ 152Plates ...................................................... 142Power supply ....................................... 146Power windows .................................. 44Protecting the environment ............. 62

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Third brake light ................................. 114Top speeds ........................................... 152Towing the car .................................... 122Transmission .................................. 82-146

– use of manual gearbox ................ 82– technical specifications ................ 146

Trip computer ..................................... 20Tyre pressure ..................................... 150Tyres ..................................................... 148

– standard .......................................... 150– snow tyres ................................ 84-150– reading the rims correctly .......... 148– Rim Protector ............................... 149– maintenance .................................. 134– inflation pressure ........................ 150

Use of manual gearbox .................... 82

Ventilation .......................................... 28

Warning lights and messages ......... 87Weights ................................................ 153Wheel ................................................... 148

– spare wheel ................................... 148Wheel base .......................................... 148Wheel rims .......................................... 148

– reading the rims correctly .......... 149Window cleaning ................................ 137

– activation ........................................ 35

Windscreen and rear screen wipers 136Windscreen washer ........................... 35

– activation ........................................ 35– fluid level ........................................ 130

Windscreen wiper............................... 35– activation ........................................ 35– brushes ........................................... 136– sprayer ............................................ 137

Windscreen/rear screen washing fluid level ............................. 130


PROVISIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF A VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS LIFE-CYCLE

For years now Fiat has been developing its global commitment towards the safeguarding and protection of the Environment throughthe continuous improvement of its production processes and the making of increasingly more “eco friendly” products. With a viewto guaranteeing the best possible service to clients in full observance of environmental standards and in response to the obligationsimposed by European Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, Fiat offers its clients the possibility to hand in their vehicle* atthe end of its life span without additional costs.

The European Directive, in fact, provides for the take-back of the vehicle without the last holder or owner of the same incurring expenses due to the fact that the market value of the vehicle is zero or negative. In particular, in almost all of the countries of the European Union, up until 1st January 2007, take-back of the vehicle free of charge only applies to vehicles registered from 1 July 2002on, while, from 2007 on, take-back will be carried out free of charge, independently of the year of registration, provided that thevehicle still contains all its essential component parts (especially engine and body) and is free from additional waste materials.

Our contracted network of authorised treatment facilities has been carefully selected in order to provide a quality service to ourcustomers by de-polluting and recycling “End of Life Vehicles” to approved environmental standards. To find out the location of yournearest authorised treatment facility, offering free of charge take-back, simply contact one of our dealers or refer to the Fiat website or call the toll free number 00800 3428 0000.

* Passenger transportation vehicles to seat a max. of nine persons, having a total admissible weight of 3.5 t


RIGHT HAND DRIVE

DASHBOARD

The presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the trim level.

1. Side vent – 2. Right stalk: controls wiper, washer, trip computer – 3. Turbo pressure gauge – 4. Instrument panel and warninglights – 5. Left stalk: external lights controls – 6. Central air vents – 7. Oddment/Car radio compartment – 8. Passenger air bag 9. Oddment compartment/hidden document tray – 10. Heating/ventilation/climate control – 11. Power windows control – 12. Odd-ment compartment – 13. Gear lever – 14. Knee bag – 15. Driver air bag.

fig. 1FOS140Ab


INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD INSTRUMENTS

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Versions with reconfigurablemultifunctional display


B Rev counter

C Reconfigurable multifunctional displaywith digital fuel level indicator and dig-ital indicator of engine coolant tem-perature.


FUEL CAPACITIES (litres)1.4 TB BZ ABARTH

Tank capacity 35

Reserve 5

The car should only be refuelled with unleaded petrol with an octane rating (RON) of at least 95 (Specification EN228)

Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Parts & Services - Technical Services - Service Engineering Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)

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ENGINE OIL CHANGE1.4 TB BZ ABARTH

Engine sump 2.75

Engine sump and filter 2.90

COLD INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm.Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.

Tyres Medium load * Full load Front rear Front Rear

195/45 R16 84 V XL 2.3 2.1 2.6 2.4

205/40 R17 84 W XL 2.3 2.1 2.6 2.4

* At speeds above 160 km/h, use the inflation pressures for the maximum load conditions.


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The data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. Abarth reserves the right to modify the models and versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons.

If you have any further questions please consult your Abarth dealer. Printed in recycled paper without chlorine.

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