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Abarth Punto Owner's Handbook Manual

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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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COP LUM ABARTH PUNTO GB 7-02-2012 14:27 Pagina 1

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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...
Page 2: Why Choosing
We really know your car because we invented, designed and built it: we really know every single detail. At abarth service authorised workshops you can find technicians directly trained by us, offering quality and professionalism for all service operations. Abarth workshops are always close to you fo...
Page 3: Choosing Genuine Parts
Choosing genuine parts is the most natural choice p e r f o r m a n c e g e n u i n e p a r t s c o m f o r t g e n u i n e p a r t s s a f e t y g e n u i n e p a r t s a m b i e n t g e n u i n e p a r t s v a l u e s g e n u i n e p a r t s a c c e s s o r i e s g e n u i n e p a r t s 001-028 pu...
Page 4: How to Recognise
How to recognise genuine parts pollen filter genuine parts shock absorber genuine parts brake pads genuine parts to recognise a genuine part , check that the component bears our brands , always clearly visible on genuine parts, from the braking system to windscreen wipers, from shock absorbers to po...
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Dear customer , thank you for selecting abarth and congratulations on your choice of an abarth punto. We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way. You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time....
Page 6: Very Important
Refuelling only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (ron) not less than 95 conforming to the european specification en 228. The use of petrol that does not conform to the above-mentioned specification will cause the eobd warning light to come on and the irregular operation of the engine. ...
Page 7: Knowing Your Vehicle
Knowing your vehicle dashboard the presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the version. F0u001ab fig. 1 1. Adjustable side air vents – 2. Fixed side air vents – 3. Left steering column stalk: external lights – 4. Instrument panel – 5. Right steering column...
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The fiat code system this is an electronic engine locking system which increases protection against attempted thefts of the car. It is automatically activated when the ignition key is removed. An electronic device is fitted in each ignition key grip. The device transmits a radio-frequency signal whe...
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The keys code card fig. 3 (for versions/markets where provided) the car is delivered with two copies of the ignition key and with the code card, which bears the following: a the electronic code; b the mechanical key code to be given to the abarth dealership when ordering duplicate keys. You should h...
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6 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u005ab fig. 4 key with remote control fig. 4 the metal insert a operates: ❒ the ignition switch; ❒ the door locks; ❒ the fuel cap lock/release (for ...
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7 f0u006ab fig. 5 f0u007ab fig. 6 replacing the battery of the key with remote control fig. 6 to replace the battery, proceed as follows: ❒ press button a and bring the metal insert b to the open position; ❒ turn the screw c to : using a fine bit screwdriver; ❒ take out the battery case d and replac...
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Used batteries are harmful to the environment. They should be disposed of, as specified by law, in the special containers provided, otherwise take them to the abarth dealership, which will deal with their disposal. Replacing the remote control cover fig. 7 to replace the remote control cover, follow...
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Key without remote control fig. 8 the metal insert of the key a is fixed. The key operates: ❒ the ignition switch; ❒ the door locks; ❒ the fuel tank cap lock (for versions/markets where provided). Alarm the car’s alarm system is available from lineaccessori abarth. Fig. 8 f0u009ab 9 knowing your veh...
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10 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents the main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following: type of key key without remote control key...
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11 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 9 f0u010ab if the ignition device has been tampered with (e.G. An attempted theft), have it checked over by an abarth dealership as soon as poss...
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Never remove the key while the car is moving. The steering wheel would automatically lock as soon as you try to turn it. This is always the case, even when the vehicle is being towed. Warning it is absolutely forbidden to carry out any after-sales operation involving steering system or steering colu...
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Instrument panel a speedometer (speed indicator) b fuel level gauge with reserve warning light c engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light d rev counter e reconfigurable multifunction display f0u011ab fig. 10 contents technical specifications maintenance and care in an emergenc...
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Contents technical specifications maintenance and care in an emergency warning lights and messages starting and driving safety knowing your vehicle 14 instruments the instrument background colour and type may vary according to the versions. Speedometer fig. 11 this shows the speed of the vehicle. Re...
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Contents technical specifications maintenance and care in an emergency warning lights and messages starting and driving safety knowing your vehicle 15 f0u015ab fig. 13 f0u016ab fig. 14 c low engine coolant temperature. H high engine coolant temperature. Warning light b may light up (and a message on...
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Contents technical specifications maintenance and care in an emergency warning lights and messages starting and driving safety knowing your vehicle 16 fig. 15 f0u2050abg reconfigurable multifunction display the car may be equipped with a reconfigurable multifunction display that, according to previo...
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Contents technical specifications maintenance and care in an emergency warning lights and messages starting and driving safety knowing your vehicle 17 control buttons for reconfigurable multifunction display fig. 17 + to scroll through the displayed menu and the related options upwards or to increas...
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18 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents setup menu the menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a cycle which can be selected through buttons + and – to access the different selecti...
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19 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents hold down the menu esc button: – to return to the set up menu if you are in the main menu; – to return to the main menu if you are at another point o...
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Contents technical specifications maintenance and care in an emergency warning lights and messages starting and driving safety knowing your vehicle 20 display functions speed beep (setting the speed limit) this function is used to set the car speed limit (km/h or mph); the driver is immediately aler...
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Contents technical specifications maintenance and care in an emergency warning lights and messages starting and driving safety knowing your vehicle 21 trip b activation/data (trip b enablement) this function can be used to activate (on) or deactivate (off) the trip b display (partial trip). For furt...
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Contents technical specifications maintenance and care in an emergency warning lights and messages starting and driving safety knowing your vehicle 22 set time (setting the clock) this function enables the clock to be set through two submenus: “time” and “format”. To carry out the adjustment, procee...
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Contents technical specifications maintenance and care in an emergency warning lights and messages starting and driving safety knowing your vehicle 23 first page (display of information on the main screen) this function allows you to choose the information you would like to see on the main screen. Y...
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24 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents autoclose (automatic central locking with car moving) when activated (on), this function locks the doors automatically when the vehicle speed exceeds...
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25 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents if the distance unit is set to mi, fuel consumption is displayed in mpg. – press + or – to make your choice; – if selecting “temperature” : briefly p...
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26 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents language (selecting language) display messages can be shown in different languages: italian, english, german, portuguese, spanish, french, polish, tu...
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27 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents button volume (adjusting the button volume) this function may be used to adjust (to 8 levels) the volume of the noise made when the menu esc, + e – b...
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28 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents airbag/passenger bag (passenger front air bag and side bag – protecting chest/pelvis – activation/deactivation) this function is used to activate/dea...
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29 values displayed outside temperature indicates the temperature outside the vehicle passenger compartment. Range this indicates the approximate distance that may be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank, assuming that driving conditions do not change. The display will show the reading “---...
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30 f0u018ab fig. 19 new mission this begins after a reset: – “manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the relevant button; – “automatic” resetting, when the distance travelled reaches 99,999.9 km or when the journey time reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59 minutes); – disconnection/reconnection of the...
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31 f0u019ab fig. 20 lengthwise direction adjustment fig. 20 lift lever a and push the seat forwards or backwards: in the driving position your arms should rest on the rim of the steering wheel. Any adjustments should be carried out only when the vehicle is stationary. Warning once you have released ...
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Always check that the seat is properly locked on the guides by trying to push it backwards and forwards. Warning the fabric upholstery of your car is designed to withstand normal wear and tear for a long time. Some precautions are however needed. Avoid prolonged rubbing against clothing accessories,...
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33 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents the head restraints must be adjusted so that the head, rather than the neck, rests on them. Only in this case can they protect your head correctly. W...
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Any adjustment of the steering wheel position must be carried out only with the car stationary and the engine turned off. Warning 34 steering wheel the driver can adjust the height and axial position of the steering wheel. To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows: ❒ release lever a-fig. 24 by...
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35 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents electrochromic rear-view mirror fig. 26 (for versions/markets where provided) some versions have an electrochromic mirror with automatic antiglare fu...
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F0u027ab fig. 27 door mirrors adjustment fig. 27 this operation is possible only with the key turned to mar. To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows: ❒ use switch b to select the required mirror (left or right); ❒ to adjust the mirror, move switch c in the four directions. Folding when requi...
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37 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 29 f0u029ab heating and ventilation 1. Fixed upper vent – 2. Adjustable central vents – 3. Fixed side vents – 4. Adjustable side vents – 5. Lowe...
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38 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u0030ab fig. 31 f0u032ab fig. 30 f0u031ab fig. 32 opening/closing the vents to open/close the air vents, move the wheel fig. 32. ç = vent closed å ...
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39 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents manual climate control system controls fig. 33 knob a regulates the air temperature (mixing hot and cold air) red section = hot air blue section = co...
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40 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents passenger compartment ventilation to ventilate the passenger compartment well, proceed as follows: ❒ turn knob a to the blue section; ❒ turn air reci...
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41 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fast passenger compartment heating for the fast heating of the passenger compartment, proceed as follows: ❒ turn knob a to the red section; ❒ turn ai...
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42 front window fast demisting/ defrosting (windscreen and side windows) proceed as follows: ❒ turn knob a to the red section; ❒ rotate knob b to 4 - (max. Fan speed); ❒ turn knob c to - ; ❒ turn air recirculation off by pressing button d so the button led goes out. After demisting/defrosting, opera...
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43 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents heated rear windscreen and door mirrors demisting/defrosting fig. 34 (for versions/markets where provided) press the button a to activate this functi...
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44 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents e heated rear window on/off button f mono function activation button (set temperature alignment) and passenger side temperature adjustment knob g cli...
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45 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents automatic function of the climate control system (auto function) press the auto button; the system will automatically adjust: ❒ the amount of air int...
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46 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents these functions are: ❒ climate control compressor engagement (with an outside temperature above 4°c); ❒ switching off, if previously on, of the inter...
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47 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents set temperature alignment (mono function) press the mono button to align the temperature between the driver side and passenger side. Then turn the au...
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48 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents q air flow distribution between the footwell z vents and the windscreen and front side window demisting/defrosting vents. This distribution setting a...
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49 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u036ab fig. 36 the daytime lights are an alternative to dipped beam headlights for driving during the daytime. They are compliant in countries wher...
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50 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents the ¥ or Î lights will blink on the instrument panel. The indicators switch off automatically when the steering wheel is straightened. Lane change fu...
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51 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u038ab fig. 38 window washing the right-hand lever fig. 38 controls windscreen wiper/washer and heated rear window wiper/washer operation. Windscre...
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52 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents the wiper stops working three strokes after the stalk is released. A further stroke 6 seconds later completes the wiping operation. Rain sensor (for ...
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53 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents do not use the rear window wiper to remove layers of snow or ice. In such conditions, the rear window wiper may be subjected to excessive stress, pro...
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54 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents ❒ move the stalk upwards ( + ) for at least one second, then release it. The car speed is now memorised and you can therefore release the accelerator...
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55 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents increasing the memorised speed this can be done in two ways: ❒ by pressing the accelerator and then memorising the new speed reached; or ❒ moving the...
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56 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u040ab fig. 40 ceiling lights front courtesy light with spot lights fig. 40 switch a is used to switch on/off courtesy lights. With the switch a in...
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57 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents timed operation for getting out of the vehicle after removing the key from the ignition, the courtesy lights switch on according to the following mod...
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58 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u043ab fig. 43 f0u044ab fig. 44 parking lights these lights can be turned on only with the ignition key at stop or removed, by moving the left stal...
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59 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u046ab fig. 46 f0u045ab fig. 45 door lock fig. 47 to lock all doors at the same time, press button a, located on the centre console control panel, ...
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60 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fuel cut-off system this intervenes in the case of an impact causing: ❒ cutting off fuel supply with resultant engine switching-off; ❒ automatically ...
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61 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u048ab fig. 48 c b a d f0u049ab fig. 49 interior fittings glove compartment fig. 48 to open the glove compartment, operate the opening handle a. Th...
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62 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u051ab fig. 50 f0u050ab fig. 51 side oddments compartment the storage compartment a-fig. 50 is located on the dashboard, to the left of the steerin...
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63 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u054ab fig. 54 front armrest with storage compartment (for versions/markets where provided) certain versions are fitted with an armrest a-fig. 53 b...
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64 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u057ab fig. 56 can holder fig. 56 there are two cup/can holders on the central console (behind the handbrake). F0u058ab fig. 57 card holders fig. 5...
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65 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u059ab fig. 58 important always check that the cigar lighter has turned itself off. The cigar lighter gets very hot. Handle it carefully and make s...
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66 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u062ab fig. 61 sun visors fig. 61 they are located at the sides of the driving rear view mirror. They may be positioned at the front and at the sid...
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67 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u064ab fig. 64 power socket (for versions/markets where provided) this is located in the boot, on the left side of the plastic support for the parc...
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68 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u065ab fig. 65 sky dome sunroof (for versions/markets where provided) the large electric sunroof comprises two panes of glass, one of which is mobi...
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69 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents when leaving the car, always remove the key from the ignition to avoid the risk of injury due to accidental operation of the sunroof. Improper use of...
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Initialisation procedure after the battery has been disconnected or a fuse has blown, the operation of the sliding roof must be initialised again. Proceed as follows: ❒ press button a-fig. 65 in closing position; ❒ hold the button down so that the sunroof closes in stages; ❒ after complete closure, ...
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71 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents doors door central locking/unlocking locking from the outside with the doors closed, press button Á on the remote control fig. 67 or insert the key i...
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72 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 69 fig. 68 door unlocking from the outside briefly press button Ë fig. 67 to unlock the doors remotely, turn on the ceiling lights for a limited...
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73 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents important with central locking on, pulling the internal handle of one of the front doors will unlock that door. Individual doors can be unlocked by p...
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Device activation the dead lock device is automatically activated on every door when pressing the remote control button Á briefly twice, fig. 67. Device activation is indicated by 3 flashes of the direction indicators and the flashing of the led in button a – fig. 69 located in the dashboard control...
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75 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 71 keep the button pressed for longer than half a second to operate the automatic continuous winding of the window. The window will stop when it...
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76 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 72 fig. 73 boot opening the boot the boot can be opened by pressing button a-fig. 72. It can also be opened by pressing button r on the remote c...
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77 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents when travelling, do not put any object on the parcel shelf because they can injure passengers in the event of an accident or sudden braking. Warning ...
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78 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 76 extending the boot tilting the rear seat forwards gives maximum loading volume. Proceed as follows: ❒ fully lower the rear seat head restrain...
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79 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents repositioning the rear seat fig. 79 raise the backrests and push them back until the locking click of both retainers is heard. Position the seat belt...
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80 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents removing the parcel shelf to remove the parcel shelf in order to extend the boot: release the upper ends of the links a-fig. 80 by removing the eyele...
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81 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 83 bonnet opening proceed as follows: ❒ pull the lever fig. 83 in the direction of the arrow; ❒ pull the lever a-fig. 84 as shown in the figure;...
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82 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 85 the bonnet must always be perfectly closed while travelling for safety reasons. Make sure that the bonnet is properly closed and that the loc...
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83 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 87 roof rack/ski rack the front hooks are located at points a-fig. 87. The rear hooks are located at points b marked by the ( o ) symbols on the...
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84 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 88 adjusting headlight alignment fig. 88 to adjust, press buttons Ò and on the control panel. The display located on the instrument panel provid...
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85 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents this film is provided by lineaccessori abarth and is available at abarth dealerships. The illustrations refer to the switch from driving on the left ...
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86 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents system intervention the driver can tell the abs system has come into action because the brake pedal pulsates slightly and the system gets noisier: it...
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87 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents if only warning light x on the instrument panel comes on, with a message in the reconfigurable multifunction display, stop the car immediately and co...
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88 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents failure indications in the event of a failure, the esp system will be automatically switched off and warning light á will appear on the instrument pa...
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89 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents hill holder system this system is an integral part of the esp system and it is provided to facilitate starting on slopes. It is automatically activat...
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90 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents for the correct operation of the esp and asr systems, the tyres must be the same make and type on all wheels, in perfect condition and, above all, of...
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91 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents msr system (engine drive regulation) this is an integral part of the asr system that, in the event of sudden gear shifting on hills, cuts in to provi...
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92 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents eobd system the eobd system (european on board diagnosis) carries out a continuous diagnosis of the components of the car related to emissions. It al...
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93 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents tyre pressure monitoring system (tpms) (for versions/markets where provided) the car may be equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system (t.P.M.S....
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94 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents replacing the normal tyres with winter tyres and vice versa requires an inspection of the tpms, which should be carried out only by an abarth dealers...
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95 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents in order to use the system properly, refer to the following table when you have to change wheels/tyres: operation sensor failure warning abarth deale...
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96 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 91 driving modes the activation of “sport” driving mode is indicated by the switching on of the “s” symbol on the lower right area of the reconf...
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97 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 93 fig. 92 fig. 95 fig. 94 normal mode ❒ standard screen: fig. 94. ❒ screen with turbocharger pressure: fig. 95. Sport mode ❒ standard screen: f...
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98 logic for car dynamic control system management with “normal” mode when the “normal” driving mode is activated, the car dynamic control systems intervene with the following logic: ❒ asr system: calibration for normal driving conditions. ❒ ttc system: disabled. ❒ steering: calibration for comfort ...
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99 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 97 operating modes engine stopping mode with the vehicle stationary, the engine stops with the gearbox in neutral and the clutch pedal released....
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100 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents no engine cut-out conditions with the device activated, for reasons of comfort, limiting emissions and safety, the engine does not stop in certain c...
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101 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 99 safety functions in engine cut-out conditions through the start&stop system, if the driver unfastens his/her seat belt and opens the driver’...
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102 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 100 fig. 101 important after turning the ignition key to stop, wait at least 1 minute before disconnecting the electrical supply to the battery...
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103 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 102 important notes before opening the bonnet, make sure that the car is switched off and the key is in the off position. Follow the instructio...
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104 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents cd changer capability (for versions/markets where provided) the system consists of: ❒ power cables; ❒ connection cables. For connection to the prese...
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105 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 104 satellite navigation system capability (for versions/markets where available) on cars equipped with the blue&me ™ system, there may be (on ...
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106 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents installation of electrical/ electronic devices electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the car in the context of after-sales servic...
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107 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents refuelling the car use only unleaded petrol. To avoid mistakes, the diameter of the fuel filler is too small to introduce the nozzle of a leaded pet...
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108 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents filling the tank to fill the tank completely, top-up twice after the first click of the fuel delivery gun. Further top-ups could cause faults in the...
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109 conoscenza della vettura f0u106ab fig. 106 f0u107ab fig. 107 to unfasten the seat belts, press button c. Guide the seat belt with your hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it from twisting. Through the reel, the belt automatically adapts to the body of the passenger wearing it, allowing freedo...
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110 f0u108ab fig. 108 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents remember that, in the event of a violent collision, back seat passengers not wearing seat belts represent a serious danger not onl...
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111 pretensioners to increase the efficiency of the seat belts, the car is fitted with front pretensioners. These devices, in the event of a violent crash, rewind the seat belts by a few centimetres. In this way, they ensure that the seat belt adheres perfectly to the wearer before the restraining a...
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112 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents the pretensioner can only be used once. Contact an abarth dealership to have it replaced after it has been deployed. Consult the label in the glove ...
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113 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents the belt must not be twisted. The upper part must pass over the shoulder and cross the chest diagonally. The lower part must adhere to the pelvis fi...
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114 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents if the belt has been subjected to a heavy stress, for example after an accident, it should be changed completely together with the anchors, anchor f...
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115 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u112ab fig. 112 all child restraint devices must bear the type-approval data, together with the control mark, on a label firmly fixed to the seat ...
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F0u113ab fig. 113 group 1 from 9 kg to 18 kg, children may be carried facing forwards fig. 113. 116 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents do not place a cradle seat facing backwards on the f...
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117 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u115ab fig. 115 the diagram is indicative and for assembly purposes only. Refer to the instructions supplied with the child restraint for the fast...
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118 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents suitability of passenger seats for child seat use the car complies with the new european directive 2000/3/ec which governs the arrangement possibili...
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119 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents below is a summary of the rules of safety to be followed for carrying children: 1) the recommended position for installing child seats is on the rea...
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120 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents “universal isofix” child restraint assembly setup the car can be fitted with a universal isofix child restraint, a new european standardised system ...
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121 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents for any further installation/details on usage, refer to the “instruction manual” supplied with the child seat. F0u118ab fig. 118 f0u117ab fig. 117 f...
Page 126
122 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents e e d c d c b b1 a il il il il il il iuf iuf iuf facing backwards facing backwards facing backwards facing backwards facing backwards facing backwar...
Page 127
123 front airbags may not be activated in the following situations: ❒ in collisions against highly deformable objects that do not affect the front surface of the car (e.G. Bumper collision against guard rail, piles of gravel etc.); ❒ jamming of the car underneath other vehicles or protective barrier...
Page 128
124 f0u119ab fig. 119 f0u120ab fig. 120 front air bag on driver’s side fig. 119 it consists of an instantly inflating bag contained in a special recess in the centre of the steering wheel. Knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and ca...
Page 129
125 f0u121ab fig. 121 knee bag on driver’s side fig. 121 this consists of an instantly-inflating bag contained in a special compartment under the steering wheel at knee level, designed to give further protection in the event of a head-on crash. Knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warnin...
Page 130
126 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents to manually deactivate the passenger’s front and side air bags, refer to paragraph “reconfigurable multifunction display” in the section “knowing yo...
Page 131
127 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents head protection side air bags (window bags) fig. 123 this is formed by two “curtain” window bags located behind the side roof cover and are covered ...
Page 132
128 important should an accident occur in which any of the safety devices are activated, contact an abarth dealership to have the activated devices replaced and to have the whole system checked. Every check, repair and replacement operation concerning the airbags must be carried out at abarth dealer...
Page 133
129 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents do not rest your head, arms or elbows on the doors, windows or window bag deployment area as you could be injured during the inflation phase. Warnin...
Page 134
130 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents if the key is turned to mar, even if the engine is switched off, airbags may be deployed when the car is stationary and hit by another vehicle. For ...
Page 135: Starting and Driving
131 starting the engine the car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device: if the engine fails to start, see the paragraph “the fiat code system” in section “dashboard and controls”. The engine may be noisier during the first few seconds of operation, especially after a long period of inactivi...
Page 136
How to warm up the engine after it has just started proceed as follows: ❒ drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium speed. Do not accelerate abruptly; ❒ do not demand maximum performance for the first few kilometres. Wait until the engine coolant gauge starts moving. 132 knowing your vehic...
Page 137
133 stopping the engine turn the ignition key to stop while the engine is idling. Important after a taxing drive, you should allow the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by letting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine compartment to fall. Knowing your vehicle safety startin...
Page 138
134 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u125ab fig. 125 using the manual gearbox to engage the gears, press the clutch pedal fully and put the gear lever into one of the required positio...
Page 139
135 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents press the clutch pedal fully to change gears correctly. For this reason, there must be no obstacles on the floor under the pedals: ensure that rubbe...
Page 140
136 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents driving style starting do not warm up the engine at low or high revs when the car is stationary; this causes the engine to warm up more slowly, ther...
Page 141
137 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents top speed fuel consumption considerably increases with speed. Maintain a constant speed, avoiding unnecessary braking and acceleration, which cost i...
Page 142
138 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents snow tyres use snow tyres of the same size as the normal tyres provided with the car. Winter tyres 205/45 r17”- 88q (m+s) are available at abarth de...
Page 143
139 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents snow chains the use of snow chains should be in compliance with local regulations. The snow chains may be applied only onto the front wheel tyres (d...
Page 144
140 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents ❒ slightly open the windows; ❒ cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic as they do not al...
Page 145: Warning Lights and Messages
141 warning lights and messages general warnings switching on of some warning lights/symbols is associated to a specific message and/or warning buzzer. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the information contained ...
Page 146
142 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents abs system failure (amber) turning the key to the mar position illuminates the warning light, but it should switch off after a few seconds. The warn...
Page 147
143 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents seat belts not fastened (red) this warning light comes on constantly when the car is stationary and the driver’s seat belt is not correctly fastened...
Page 148
144 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents low engine oil pressure (red) when the ignition key is moved to mar, the warning light switches on, and should go out as soon as the engine is start...
Page 149
145 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents contact an abarth dealership as soon as possible if the warning light u does not light up when the key is turned to mar or if, during travel, the wa...
Page 150
146 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fuel reserve (amber) when the key is turned to the mar position the warning light comes on but should go out after a few seconds. The warning light ...
Page 151
147 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents cruise control (green) (for versions/markets where provided) when the key is turned to the mar position the warning light comes on but should go out...
Page 152
148 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fiat code vehicle protection system failure (amber) (for versions/markets where provided) the symbol (together with a dedicated message) may be show...
Page 153
149 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents tyre pressure check (amber) tyre pressure low (amber) tyre pressure unsuitable for speed (amber) (for versions/markets where provided) check tyre pr...
Page 154
150 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents strong radio-frequency interference could inhibit the regular operation of the tpms system. This condition will be indicated by a message. The messa...
Page 155: In An Emergency
Starting the engine emergency starting if the instrument panel warning light y stays on permanently, contact an abarth dealership immediately. In an emergency in an emergency we recommend that you call the free-phone number found on the warranty booklet. You can also find the abarth dealership neare...
Page 156
152 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u128ab fig. 127 fix & go automatic quick tyre repair kit the fix&go automatic quick tyre repair kit is located in the luggage compartment. The kit...
Page 157
153 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents ❒ a compressor d-fig. 127 complete with pressure gauge and connectors, located in the compartment; ❒ a pair of protective gloves located in the comp...
Page 158
Replace the bottle containing out of date sealant fluid. Dispose of the bottle and the sealant liquid properly. Dispose of according to the national and local regulations in force. 154 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care t...
Page 159
F0u131ab fig. 130 f0u130ab fig. 129 inflation procedure wear on the protective gloves provided together with quick tyre repair kit. Warning check tyre pressure on gauge f-fig. 130 with compressor off to obtain precise reading; ❒ if a pressure value of a least 1.5 bar is not reached within five minut...
Page 160
156 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u133ab fig. 132 ❒ after driving for about 10 minutes, stop and check the tyre pressure fig. 132 again; remember to put the handbrake on; apply the...
Page 161
157 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents inform the dealership that the tyre has been repaired using the quick tyre repair kit. Hand the instruction brochure over to the personnel charged w...
Page 162
Changing a bulb general instructions ❒ when a light is not working, check that the corresponding fuse is intact before changing a bulb. For the location of fuses, refer to the paragraph “if a fuse blows” in this section; ❒ before changing a bulb check the contacts for oxidation; ❒ burnt bulbs must b...
Page 163
159 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents halogen bulbs must be handled by holding the metallic part only. Touching the transparent part of the bulb with your fingers may reduce the intensit...
Page 164
Bulbs figure ref. Type power dipped/main beam headlights daytime running lights front side lights front fog lights (for versions/markets where available) front direction indicators side direction indicators rear direction indicators rear side lights brake lights third brake light (additional brake l...
Page 165
F0u138ab fig. 136 f0u139ab fig. 137 important you can replace the front direction indicator, main beam and dipped beam headlight bulbs through the access flap (see “direction indicators” in this section). Side lights fig. 137 to change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ remove the rubber cap using the ...
Page 166
162 f0u140ab fig. 138 day lights (drl) to change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ turn the bulb holder a-fig. 138 anticlockwise using the tab and pull it out; ❒ remove the bulb b by pushing it in slightly and turning it anticlockwise; ❒ refit the bulb holder by putting it in its housing and turning i...
Page 167
163 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u143ab fig. 141 a a b f0u142ab fig. 140 direction indicators front fig. 140 to change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ steer the right/left wheel i...
Page 168
164 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents c a c b c f0u147ab fig. 144 ❒ loosen the fixing screws c and remove the headlamp; ❒ remove the bulb a-fig.145 by rotating it anticlockwise and disco...
Page 169
165 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents rear light clusters the rear light clusters contain side light (led), brake light and direction indicator bulbs. The bulbs are arranged inside the l...
Page 170
166 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents ❒ refit the bulb holder; ❒ reconnect the electric connector, correctly realign the unit with the car body and then tighten the fixing screws a. Impo...
Page 171
167 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents number plate lights to change the bulb proceed as follows: ❒ act on the point shown by the arrow and remove the lens unit a-fig. 150; ❒ change the b...
Page 172
168 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u154ab fig. 152 internal bulb replacement for the type of bulb and relevant power rating, see “changing a bulb”. Front courtesy light proceed as f...
Page 173
169 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u156ab fig. 154 boot light fig. 154 to change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ open the boot; ❒ remove the light a by levering on the point shown b...
Page 174
170 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or other materials. Should the fuse blow again, contact an abarth dealership. Warning never replace a fu...
Page 175
171 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u160ab fig. 156 f0u161ab fig. 157 fuse location the fuses are grouped in three control units: on the dashboard, in the engine compartment and in t...
Page 176
172 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u162ab fig. 158 f0u163ab fig. 159 engine compartment fusebox fig. 159 to access the fuse box located next to the battery, remove the protective co...
Page 177
173 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u164ab fig. 160 f0u165ab fig. 161 boot fuse box fig. 161 to gain access to the fuse box located on the left side of the boot, open the relevant in...
Page 178
174 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents 7.5 7.5 5 5 10 5 20 20 20 20 5 5 7.5 1 8 13 2 5 11 4 6 14 7 12 3 10 fuse summary table dashboard fuse box fig. 157 users fuse ampere right dipped he...
Page 179
175 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents 09 10 14 19 20 21 30 85 86 87 88 20 10 15 7.5 30 15 15 – 15 5 7.5 engine compartment fusebox fig. 159 users fuse ampere hi-fi sound system with radi...
Page 180
176 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents 17 14 01 03 04 15 16 08 07 05 13 09 06 02 20 7.5 – – – – – – – 15 5 – – – boot fuse box fig. 161 users fuse ampere sunroof opening system alarm syst...
Page 181
177 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents battery recharging important the battery recharging procedure is given as information only. It is advisable to contact an abarth dealership to have ...
Page 182
178 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact with your skin and eyes. The battery recharging operation must be performed in a ventilated ...
Page 183
179 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u169ab fig. 165 fastening the tow ring fig. 164-165 proceed as follows: ❒ release the cap a; ❒ take the tow ring b from its support; ❒ fully tight...
Page 184
180 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents the power brakes and power steering will not operate while the vehicle is being towed. More effort on the brake pedal and steering wheel will theref...
Page 185
181 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents before towing, switch off the steering lock (see “starting device” paragraph in the “knowing your car” section). The power brakes and power steering...
Page 186
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Page 187: Maintenance and Care
183 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents maintenance and care scheduled servicing correct servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long life for the car under the best conditions. This is w...
Page 188
184 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● scheduled servicing plan...
Page 189
185 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 99 108 t...
Page 190
186 heavy usage of the car should the car be used predominantly in one of the following particularly demanding conditions: ❒ dusty roads; ❒ short distances (less than 7-8 km) and with external temperatures below zero; ❒ frequently idling engine or long distance low speed driving (e. G. Taxis or door...
Page 191
187 checking fluid levels knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 166 never smoke while working in the engine compartment: inflammable gases and vapours may be present, constituting a fir...
Page 192
188 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u171ab fig. 167 engine oil fig. 167 check the oil level a few minutes (about five) after the engine has stopped, with the car parked on level grou...
Page 193
189 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u172ab fig. 168 engine coolant fig. 168 the coolant level must be checked when the engine is cold and must range between the min. And max. Marks o...
Page 194
F0u173ab fig. 169 190 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents windscreen/rear window washer fluid fig. 169 to top up, remove the cap a. Pour a mixture of water and tutela professional sc35, in...
Page 195
191 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents f0u174ab fig. 170 important brake fluid absorbs moisture. For this reason, if the vehicle is mainly used in areas with a high degree of atmospheric ...
Page 196
192 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents air filter have the air filter replaced by an abarth dealership. Pollen filter have the pollen filter replaced by an abarth dealership. Brake fluid ...
Page 197
193 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents battery the car is fitted with a low-maintenance battery: no top-ups with distilled water are needed in standard conditions of use. Inspecting the c...
Page 198
194 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents batteries contain substances that can be very dangerous for the environment. It is advisable to have the battery changed by an abarth dealership, wh...
Page 199
195 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents important if the charge level remains under 50% for a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation, reducing its capacity and efficiency at start...
Page 200
196 f0u175ab fig. 171 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents remember that road holding also depends on the correct tyre inflation. Warning if the pressure is too low the tyre overheats and t...
Page 201
197 rubber hoses as far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are concerned, follow the “scheduled servicing programme” in this chapter carefully. Ozone, high temperatures and prolonged lack of fluid in the system may cause hardening and cracking of the hoses, with possible leaks. Careful inspec...
Page 202
F0u177ab fig. 173 198 f0u176ab fig. 172 replacing the windscreen wiper blades fig. 172 how to remove the blade: ❒ lift the arm a off the windscreen; ❒ turn blade b 90° around pin c, located at the end of the wiper arm; ❒ remove the blade from the pin c. How to insert the blade: ❒ fit pin c into the ...
Page 203
199 f0u179ab fig. 174 f0u178ab fig. 175 rear window washer fig. 175 rear window washer jets are fixed. The nozzle holder is located above the rear window. Spray nozzles windscreen washer fig. 174 if the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check that there is fluid in the reservoir: see “checking flu...
Page 204
200 body and underbody warranty your car is covered by warranty against perforation due to rust of any original element of the structure or body. For the general terms of this warranty, refer to the warranty booklet. Knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an ...
Page 205
201 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents detergents pollute the environment. The vehicle should be washed in areas equipped for collecting and cleaning the liquid used in the washing proces...
Page 206
202 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents interiors periodically check that water is not trapped under the mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which could cause oxidisati...
Page 207
203 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents seats and fabric parts remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub the seats w...
Page 208
204 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents real leather steering wheel/gear lever knob these components must be cleaned with mild soap and water only. Never use alcohol and/or alcohol-based p...
Page 209: Technical Specifications
205 f0u180ab fig. 176 h maximum allowed weight on second axle (rear) i engine type l bodywork version code m number for spare parts knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents technical specificat...
Page 210
206 f0u181ab fig. 177 f0u182ab fig. 178 chassis marking fig. 178 this is printed on the passenger compartment floor, near the front right seat. ❒ vehicle model; ❒ chassis serial number. Engine marking this is stamped onto the cylinder block and shows the type and the manufacture serial number. Bodyw...
Page 211
207 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents engine code – bodywork version version 1.4 turbo multi air type code 955a8000 cycle otto number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line piston bore a...
Page 212
Hydraulically-controlled front 208 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents modifications or repairs to the fuel supply system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s tech...
Page 213
Rack and pinion with electric power steering 11 self-ventilated discs discs controlled by hand lever, acting on the rear brakes 209 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents torsion beam with in...
Page 214
F0u183ab fig. 179 wheels rims and tyres pressed steel or alloy rims. Radial type tubeless tyres. The vehicle registration document also lists all type-approved tyres. Important in the event of discrepancies between the information provided in this “owner handbook” and the “vehicle registration docum...
Page 215
211 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents 70 = 335 kg 81 = 462 kg 71 = 345 kg 82 = 475 kg 72 = 355 kg 83 = 487 kg 73 = 365 kg 84 = 500 kg 74 = 375 kg 85 = 515 kg 75 = 387 kg 86 = 530 kg 76 =...
Page 216
212 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents understanding rim marking fig. 179 example: 7j x 17 et39 7 = rim width in inches 1 . J = rim drop centre outline (side projection where the tyre bea...
Page 217
213 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents version rims (**) tyres provided 1.4 turbo multi air 6½j x 17 et 36 205/45 r17 88v 7jx17 et 39 215/45 r17 91y (*) (*) tyre not suitable for snow cha...
Page 218
214 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents fig. 181 version a b c d e f g h i 1.4 turbo multi air 4065 892 2510 663 1478 1483 1721 1470 1967 important measurements may vary slightly according...
Page 219
215 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents 1185 480 950 850 1665 50 performance maximum speeds after initial car use: 213 km/h. Weights version 1.4 turbo multi air unladen weight (with all fl...
Page 220
Unleaded petrol with no less than 95 ron (en 228 specification) mixture of 50% water and paraflu up ( ❒ ) selenia abarth 5w-40 tutela transmission gearforce tutela top 4 mixture of water and tutela professional sc 35 216 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in...
Page 221
217 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents sae 5w-40 grade totally synthetic lubricant. Selenia abarth 5w-40 approval abarth 0102 according to scheduled servicing programme fluids and lubrica...
Page 222
Sae 75w-85 grade synthetic base lubricant. Fiat 9.55550-mz6 certification molybdenum disulphide grease for high temperatures. Fiat 9.55580 certification . Nl.Gi. 1-2 consistency polyeura-based synthetic grease for high temperatures. Fiat 9.55580 certification . Nl.Gi. 2 consistency synthetic fluid f...
Page 223
219 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents 8.0 5.0 6.1 fuel consumption the fuel consumption figures given in the table below are determined on the basis of the type-approval tests set down b...
Page 224
220 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents 142 co 2 emissions the co 2 emission levels given in the following tables refer to combined consumption. Version co 2 emissions according to the cur...
Page 225: Radio
Automatic tuning ............................................................ 245 manual tuning .................................................................. 245 autostore function ........................................................ 246 emergency alarm reception ..............................
Page 226
Care and maintenance clean the cover with a soft antistatic cloth only. Cleaning and polishing products may damage the surface. Introduction the radio has been designed according to the passenger compartment’s specific characteristics and with a personalised design that complements the style of the ...
Page 227
Cds the presence of dirt, scratches or distortions on the cds may cause skipping while it is playing and poor sound quality. For optimal playback conditions, follow these guidelines: ❒ only use cds with the following mark; radio 223 ❒ clean every cd thoroughly removing any fingermarks or dust using ...
Page 228
224 radio hi-fi audio equipment (for versions/markets, where provided) front speakers ❒ no. 2 x tweeters installed in the door handle trims; ❒ no. 2 x Ø 165 mm mid-woofers installed in the door frames. Rear speakers ❒ no. 2 x Ø 130 mm full-range speakers installed in the rear side panels; ❒ no. 1 x ...
Page 229
225 radio quick guide button fm am media general functions on off fm1, fm2, fm autostore radio source selection mw1, mw2 radio source selection selection of cd/media player source (only with blue&me™ )/ aux (only with blue&me™ ) mode short button press short button press short cyclical button press ...
Page 230
Button 1 2 3 4 5 6 radio functions radio station search: - automatic search - manual search storing the current radio station stored station recall mode automatic search: pressing buttons ¯ or ˙ (long press for fast forward) manual search: pressing buttons ▲ or ▼ (long press for fast forward) long b...
Page 231
Radio 227 button ˚ eject cd functions cd ejection play previous/next track fast forwarding/rewinding cd track playing previous/next folder (for cd-mp3) mode short button press short press of buttons ¯ or ˙ long press of buttons ¯ or ˙ short press of buttons ▲ or ▼ media player functions (only with b...
Page 232: –
Controls on the steering wheel (for versions/markets where provided) button & + – src ▲ ▼ function audiomute on/off (radio mode) or pause function (mp3 or media player mode only with blue&me™ ) increasing volume decreasing volume selection of radio frequency range (fm1, fm2, fmt, fma, mw1, mw2) or l...
Page 233
Radio 229 general information the radio offers the following functions: radio section ❒ pll tuning with fm/am/mw frequency bands; ❒ rds (radio data system) with ta function (traffic information) - tp (traffic programmes) - eon (enhanced other network) - reg (regional programmes); ❒ af: alternative f...
Page 234
Radio 230 cd mp3 section ❒ mp3-info function (id3-tag); ❒ select folder (previous/next); ❒ track selection (forward/backward); ❒ fast forward/rewind through tracks; ❒ mp3 display function: display of folder name, id3- tag information, time elapsed since the start of the track, name of the file); ❒ a...
Page 235
Radio 231 turning the car radio on the car radio comes on when the g button (on/off) is pressed briefly. When the car radio is turned on, the volume is limited to a setting of 5 if it had been set lower when used previously. When the radio is turned on with the key extracted from the ignition switch...
Page 236
232 radio volume adjustment to adjust the volume, turn the twist control fig. 1. If the volume level is changed during the transmission of traffic news, the new setting will only be maintained until the news is finished. Mute/pause function (bringing the volume to zero) press the mute button briefly...
Page 237
233 radio audio adjustments the functions in the audio menu are different depending on the status activated: am/fm/ce/media player (only with blue&me™ )/aux (only with blue&me™ ). Press the audio button briefly to change the audio functions. After the audio button is first pressed, the display will ...
Page 238
234 radio tone adjustment (bass/treble) proceed as follows: ❒ use the button ▲ or ▼ to set “bass” or “treble” in the audio menu; ❒ press the button ˙ or ¯ to increase/decrease the bass or treble settings. By pressing the buttons briefly, the levels will change progressively. By pressing them down lo...
Page 239
235 radio preset/user*/classic/ rock/jazz functions (equaliser activation/deactivation) the built-in equaliser can be activated/deactivated. When the equaliser function is deactivated, the audio settings can only be changed by adjusting the “bass” and “treble” settings, whereas when the function is ...
Page 240
236 radio menu menu button functions press the menu button briefly to activate the menu function. The display will show the first menu item that can be adjusted (af) (“af switching on” on the display). Use the buttons ▲ or ▼ to scroll through the menu functions. To change the setting of the selected...
Page 241
237 radio af switching function (alternative frequency search) the radio can operate in two different modes in the rds system: ❒ “af switching on”: search for alternative frequencies activated (the letters “af” appear on the display); ❒ “af switching off”: search for alternative frequencies not acti...
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238 radio traffic information function (traffic information) some stations on the fm band (fm1, fm2 and fma) can transmit information about traffic conditions. In this case the text “ta” appears on the display. Proceed as follows to activate/deactivate the ta function: ❒ press the menu button briefl...
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239 radio regional mode function (reception of regional transmissions) some national broadcasters transmit regional programmes at certain times of the day (that vary from region to region). This function makes it possible to tune into local (regional) broadcasters automatically (see “eon function” p...
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240 radio speed volume function (speed-dependent volume variation) this function automatically adapts the volume level to the speed of the car, increasing the volume when the speed increases to maintain the relationship with the noise level inside the passenger compartment. To turn the function on/o...
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241 radio phone function (telephone volume adjustment) (only with blue&me tm system) with speech volume function present in menu this function makes it possible to adjust (settings from 1 to 40), by turning the on/off button/knob or pressing the ¯ / ˙ buttons or exclude (off setting), the volume of ...
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242 radio radio off function (on and off mode) this function makes it possible to set the radio switching off mode by choosing between two methods. To activate the function use the buttons ¯ or ˙ . The chosen mode appears on the display: ❒ “00 min”: the radio turns off in connection with the ignitio...
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243 radio anti-theft protection the radio is equipped with an anti-theft protection system based on the exchange of information between the radio and the electronic control unit (body computer) present on the car. This system guarantees maximum safety and prevents the secret code from being entered ...
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Radio 244 radio (tuner) introduction when the radio is turned on the last function selected before it was switched off is activated: radio, cd, cd mp3, media player (only with blue&me™ ) or aux (only with blue&me™ ). To select the radio function when another audio source is being listened to, briefl...
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Radio 245 preset buttons the buttons numbered from 1 to 6 are used to set the following preselections: ❒ 18 in the fm band (6 in fm1, 6 in fm2, 6 in fmt or “fma” on some versions); ❒ 12 in the mw band (6 in mw1, 6 in mw2). To listen to a preset station, select the desired frequency band and then pre...
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Radio 246 autostore function (automatic station storage) to activate the autostore function, hold the fm button pressed until a beep is heard. With this function, the radio automatically stores the 6 stations with the strongest signal in a decreasing order on the fma frequency band. During the autom...
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Radio 247 emergency alarm reception the radio can receive emergency alerts in rds mode in exceptional circumstances or when there are dangerous situations (earthquakes, floods, etc.), if these are being transmitted by the broadcaster tuned into. This function is activated automatically and cannot be...
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Introduction this chapter describes the variants regarding the operation of the cd player only: as far as the operation of the radio is concerned, refer to the description in the “functions and adjustments” chapter. Cd player radio 248 cd player selection to activate the cd player built into the equ...
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Cd loading/ejection to load the cd, insert it gently into the slot to activate the motorised loading system, which will position it correctly. The cd can be loaded with radio off and the ignition key turned to mar: in this case the radio will remain off. When the radio is turned on, the last source ...
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Radio 250 display information when the cd player is in operation, information appears on the display with the following meanings: ❒ “cd track 5”: indicates the cd track number; ❒ “03:42”: indicates the time elapsed since the start of the track (if the relevant menu function is activated). Track sele...
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Radio 251 mp3 cd player introduction this chapter only describes the variants regarding the operation of the cd mp3 player: as far as the operation of the radio is concerned, refer to the description in chapters “radio” and “mp3 cd player”. Note mpeg layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from f...
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252 radio important when the function is activated the radio may take a few seconds to start playing. Whilst checking the disc the display will show “cd reading”. If no mp3 files are detected, the radio will resume playing the audio session from the point where it was interrupted. Display informatio...
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253 radio aux (only with blue&me™) introduction this chapter describes the variants regarding the operation of the aux source: as far as the operation of the radio is concerned, refer to the description in the "functions and adjustments" chapter. Aux mode to activate the aux source, press the media ...
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Troubleshooting radio 254 general sound volume low the fader function should be adjusted only to the values “f” (front) to prevent a reduction in radio output power and the cancellation of the volume if the fader level adjustment is equal to r+9. Source cannot be selected. Nothing has been loaded. L...
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Arrangements for dealing with the vehicle at the end of its life fga has been committed for many years to safeguarding the environment through the constant improvement of its production processes and manufacturing products that are increasingly compatible with the ecosystem. To assure customers of t...
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257 right hand drive version right hand drive version dashboard the presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the version. F0u197ab fig. 1 1. Adjustable side air vents – 2. Fixed side air vents – 3. Right steering column stalk: windscreen wiper controls, rea...
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Right hand drive version 258 instrument panel a speedometer (speed indicator) b fuel level gauge with reserve warning light c engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light d rev counter e reconfigurable multifunction display f0u198ab fig. 2 221-258 punto abarth gb 1ed 17-07-2012 13...
Page 263: Contents
259 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents – tips for extending battery life .................................... 194 bi-zone automatic climate control system ............................ 44 ...
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260 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents – internal bulb replacement ..... 168 – replacement ............................. 158 c an holder .................................... 64 capability...
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261 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents engine compartment – checking levels ......................... 187 – opening/closing the bonnet .... 81 – washing .....................................
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262 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents follow me home (headlight device) ....................... 50 front airbags .................................. 123 – deactivation.......................
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263 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents – engine marking ........................ 206 – vehicle identification number plate ............................... 205 ignition switch ...............
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264 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents radio transmitters and mobile phones (important notes) ........ 106 raising the car ............................... 178 rear fog lights ...............
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265 knowing your vehicle safety starting and driving warning lights and messages in an emergency maintenance and care technical specifications contents start&stop system ......................... 99 starting and driving ....................... 131 steering lock and ignition switch .....................
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– rim protector tyres ............... 212 – rims and tyres .......................... 210 – tyre and wheel types .............. 213 – tyre inflation pressure ........... 213 – wheel trim ................................ 210 when parked ................................ 133 windows – cleaning ...........
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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...