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Abarth 500C User Manual

Manual is about: Abarth-500C ELECTRICAL SOFT TOP

Summary of 500C

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    This supplement describes the operating modes of the electrical soft top and the procedure for using the abarth competizione transmission by abarth . In order to be able to use the transmission correctly, this supplement should be read carefully and completely in order to understand the correct, per...

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    Starting the engine ............................................................ 14 moving the car ...................................................................... 15 engaging the 1 st speed .................................................................... 15 engaging the 2 nd speed ..........

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    Electrical soft top the car is provided with an automatical- ly actuated electric top. The top can be opened and closed using the controls inside the car located near the courtesy light or the remote control buttons (while opening and for the hori- zontal part only). Suggestions it is advisable to c...

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    Closing the soft top from soft top completely open press the “one-touch” button b-fig. 3 once to automatically close the soft top to spoiler position (vertical closing). If one of the two buttons is pressed before reaching the spoiler position, the soft top will stop and movement will be reversed to...

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    Fig. 5 f0s0157m keep hands away from the soft top mechanism while opening and closing the soft top or if the soft top stops in a position be- fore the cycle is completed to prevent damage and injury. Fig. 4 f0s0158m never open the soft top in presence of snow or ice to prevent damage. Keep children ...

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    When leaving the car, always remove the key from the ignition to avoid the risk of injury to passengers due to acciden- tal operation of the top. Improper use of the top can be dangerous. Before and during operation, always check that no passenger is at risk of being injured directly by the moving t...

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    Fig. 8 f0s0302m fig. 7 f0s0135m ❒ before moving the soft top, check that there is enough room to carry out the operation and that there are no obstacles or people close to the moving parts of the soft top. ❒ the cooled air flow into the passen- ger compartment may decrease if the automatic climate c...

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    Initialisation procedure the soft top must be re-initialised after disconnecting the battery or if the rele- vant protection fuse is blown. Proceed as follows: ❒ before carrying our any operation, make sure the motor is running during the whole initialisation procedure; ❒ keep the opening button pre...

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    If a water jet is used, direct away from the edges of the fabric and the rear window frame to prevent water infiltration. Never use alcohol, petrol, chemical products, deter- gents, stain removers, wax, solvents and “wash and polish” prod- ucts. When using steam washers or high-pressure water washer...

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    The rubber seals of the top must be washed with water only. Apply talcum power or use specific rubber care products (sil- icone spray) if the seals are dry or partially stuck. Rinse immediately to remove soap to prevent stains and blots. Repeat the operation if needed. Waterproofing the top use spec...

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    Starting the vehicle notes ❒ at starting, the system sets in auto mode. ❒ with the buttons 1, n, r and brake pedal depressed, the 1 st speed, neutral (n) and reverse (r) can be engaged. ❒ with the buttons 1, n, r and with- out depressing the brake pedal, no gear change request is implemented by the ...

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    12 operating modes the transmission can work in two oper- ating modes: ❒ the first manual type (manual), in which the driver decides directly when to change gear; ❒ the second completely automatic (auto), in which the system decides when to make the gear change. Manual operation (manual) in this ope...

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    Fig. 15 cd m enu fm as am 1 2 3 4 5 6 aud mp3 rnd rpt tpm cd-in eq loud af loc pty tp ta rm b pb cd f0s0164m to move the vehicle, the 1 st , 2 nd or the re- verse (r) gear must always be engaged (with brake pedal depressed). A gear change can be requested using the control lever without having to sw...

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    Starting the engine to start the engine press the brake pedal: the system engages neutral (n) automati- cally. After the starting procedure, the 1 st speed (1) or reverse (r) can be engaged. Independently of the mode (auto/ manual), to engage the 1 st speed or the reverse (r), it is necessary to dep...

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    Engaging the 1 st speed proceed as follows: ❒ press the brake pedal; ❒ press button 1 on the transmission panel; ❒ release the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal (fully depressing the pedal quickly to the end of travel posi- tion and switching off the asr, if fitted, with a “lively” departu...

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    Engaging reverse (r) reverse (r) can only be engaged with ve- hicle stationary and brake pedal depressed. Proceed as follows: ❒ press the brake pedal (vehicle com- pletely stationary); ❒ press button r on the transmission panel; ❒ release the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal. When reverse...

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    Displayed information when the ignition key is turned to the mar position, after about 1 second, the display will show the speed engaged and the last mode used (auto or manual): n = neutral; 1 = first speed; 2 = second speed; 3 = third speed; 4 = fourth speed; 5 = fifth speed; r = reverse the vehicl...

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    Parking the car to park safely, keeping a foot on the brake pedal, the 1 st or reverse (r) gear must be engaged and, in case of parking uphills/ downhills, the handbrake must be en- gaged. Wait until the indication of the gear engaged disappears on the display before releasing the brake pedal. Impor...

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    Warning lights and messages reduce gears this message appears in the display to in- dicate that the driver is using the trans- mission incorrectly. Incorrect use (by the driver) could auto- matically activate a procedure for protect- ing the system. Manual method unavailable this message is shown in...

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    Press brake pedal this message is shown in the display to- gether with a buzzer during an attempt at starting when the brake pedal is not pressed. Press brake pedal – delayed startup the display shows these messages alter- nately and in sequence together with a buzzer when the system does not recog-...

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    Gear not available this message appears in the display to- gether with a buzzer in the following cases: ❒ when it is not possible to change gear due to a fault in the system; or ❒ when, due to a fault in the system, it is only possible to engage 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd or reverse (r). Contact an abarth d...

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    Scheduled servicing plan the gearbox oil is “for life”-type and does not have to be checked regularly, ex- cepting the cases of leaks or malfunction of the device. During each scheduled service operation or every 12 months, check the opera- tion of the soft top (opening and closing), check the seals...

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    Weight group child seat position isofix size class rear side isofix position group 0 up to 10 kg group 0+ up to 13 kg group i from 9 up to 18 kg facing backwards facing backwards facing backwards facing backwards facing backwards facing backwards facing forwards facing forwards facing forwards iuf: ...

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    Engine general information type code cycle number and arrangement of cylinders piston bore and stroke mm total displacement cm 3 compression ratio max. Power (eec) kw hp at a speed of rpm max. Eec torque nm kgm at a speed of rpm spark plugs fuel engine code – bodywork version versions engine code bo...

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    Transmission 1.4 tb bz abarth competizione transmission transmission five forward speeds plus reverse with electronically managed electrohydraulic control system clutch electronically controlled electrohydraulic system drive front 25 603_97_890 abarth 500c gb 1ed 31-05-2010 10:54 pagina 25.

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    Version rim tyres provided 1.4 tb bz abarth 6 1 / 2 j x 16 h2 et35 195/45 r16 84v xl (*) competizione transmission 7j x 17 h2 et38 205/40 r17 84w xl (**) (*) tyre suitable for 7 mm snow chains. (**) tyre not suitable for snow chains. 26 rims and tyres wheels cold tyre inflation pressure (bar) tyres ...

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    Dimensions dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle equipped with its original tyres. Height is measured with the vehicle unladen. Boot volume capacity with vehicle unladen (vda standards) ....................... 185 litres f0s135ab a b c d e f g i l 3657 776 2300 581 1480/1485( ▲ ) 1...

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    Weights weights (kg) unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and without optional equipment): payload (*) including the driver: maximum allowed loads (**) – front axle: – rear axle: – total: towable loads: – braked trailer: – non braked trailer: maximum load on roof: maximum load on...

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    The co 2 emission level at the exhaust given in the following table refer to combined consumption. Versions co 2 emissions according to the current european directive (g/km) 1.4 tb bz abarth competizione transmission 151 fuel consumption fuel consumption according to the current european directive (...

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    N n o o t t e e s s 603_97_890 abarth 500c gb 1ed 31-05-2010 10:54 pagina 30

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    603_97_890 abarth 500c gb 1ed 31-05-2010 10:54 pagina 31.

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    Fiat group automobiles s.P.A. - customer services - technical services - service engineering largo senatore g. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 volvera - torino (italia) print no. 603.97.890 - 05/2010 - 1 edition 603_97_890 abarth 500c gb 1ed 31-05-2010 10:54 pagina 32.

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    G r a n d e p u n t o a b a r t h the data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. Fiat 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 d...