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Fiat 500 Abarth Owner's Handbook Manual

Manual is about: 2013

Summary of 500 Abarth

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    5 0 0 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 dealer. Printed i...

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    Dear customer, thank you for choosing abarth and congratulations on your choice of a abarth. We prepared this booklet to enable you to know each detail of your abarth and use it correctly. Please, read it carefully before driving your car. You will find information, tips and important warnings regar...

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    2 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car dashboard ...................................................................... 3 symbols ......................................................................

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    3 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car dashboard the presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the trim level 1. Side vent – 2. Left stalk: external lights...

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    4 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car warning light y coming on when driving ❒ if the warning light y turns on, this means that the system is running a self- test (such as following a voltage drop...

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    5 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car key with remote control fig. 4 the metal insert a enables: ❒ the ignition switch; ❒ the doors; ❒ the fuel cap lock/release; to open/close the metal insert, pr...

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    6 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car door and tailgate lock release short pressure on button Ë: door and tail- gate lock release, timed turn on of ceiling lights and double flashing of direction ...

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    7 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car replacement of remote control cover fig. 6 to replace the remote control cover, fol- low the procedure shown in figure. Request for additional remote controls...

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    8 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car ignition switch fig. 7 the key can be turned to 3 different po- sitions: ❒ stop: engine off, key extractable, steering locked. Some electrical devices (e.G. C...

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    9 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car instrument panel and onboard instruments f0s0008ab f0s0009ab versions with multifunctional display a speedometer (speed indicator) b rev counter c multifuncti...

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    10 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car f0s0010ab analogue pressure gauge for turbocharger pressure the car is equipped with a pressure gauge for measuring the turbocharger pressure by means of the...

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    11 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car the main panel has a projection above it to prevent glare. Speedometer (speed indicator) fig. 11 the indicator a shows car speed (speedometer). Rev. Counter ...

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    12 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car multifunctional display and reconfigurable multifunctional display (for versions/markets, where provided) the car can be equipped with the multi- functional/...

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    13 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car control buttons fig. 15 + to scroll the displayed menu and the related options upwards or to in- crease the displayed value. Menu esc press briefly to access...

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    14 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car selecting an option of the main menu without submenu: – press briefly button menu esc to se- lect the main menu option to set; – press buttons + or – (by sin...

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    15 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car to adjust the brightness, proceed as fol- lows: – briefly press button menu esc , the previously set level will flash on the dis- play; – press button + or –...

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    16 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car trip b data (trip b on) through this option it is possible to acti- vate (on) or deactivate (off) the trip b (partial trip) display. For further information ...

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    17 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car set date (set date) this function enables to update the date (day - month - year). To correct the date proceed as follows: – briefly press button menu esc : ...

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    18 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car units (set units) this function may be used to set the mea- surement unit in three submenus: “dis- tances”, “consumption” and “tempera- ture”. To set the req...

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    19 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car buzzer volume (adjusting the failure/warning buzzer volume) with this function the volume of the buzzer accompanying any failure/warning indication can be ad...

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    20 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car note the “service schedule” requires the car to be serviced every 30,000 km (or 18,000 mi); this indication will appear au- tomatically with the key on mar w...

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    21 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car trip computer general features the “trip computer” is used to display in- formation on car operation when the key is turned to mar. This function allows to d...

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    22 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car average speed this value shows the car average speed as a function of the overall time elapsed since the start of the new mission. Travel time this value sho...

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    23 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car seat height adjustment fig. 18 operating lever c it is possible to lift or lower the rear area of the cushion to achieve the most comfortable driving po- sit...

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    24 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car driver side and passenger side where position memory is provided to return the seat to its initial position, slide the seat backward pushing the back- rest u...

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    25 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car steering wheel it can be adjusted vertically (for versions/ markets, where provided). For adjustment. Bring the lever a-fig. 22 downward to position 2 then p...

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    26 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car the door mirrors, being curved, slightly alter the per- ception of distance. Warning when driving, the mirrors shall always be in position 1. Warning fig. 23...

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    27 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car climate comfort vents fig. 26 1. Vents for demisting/defrosting the windscreen 2. Orientable, adjustable central vents 3. Orientable, adjustable side vents 4...

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    28 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car fig. 27 f0s027ab ttc a e b c d heating and ventilation controls fig. 27 a air temperature knob (red-hot / blue- cold) b fan speed knob note turn the knob to ...

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    29 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car manual climate control system (for versions/markets, where provided) controls fig. 28 a air temperature knob (red-hot / blue- cold) b fan speed knob and clim...

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    30 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car fast front window and front side windows demisting/defrosting (max-def) proceed as follows: ❒ rotate knob a to red section; ❒ rotate knob c to Ú ; ❒ rotate k...

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    31 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car automatic climate control system (for versions/markets, where provided) according to the temperature set by the user, the automatic climate control sys- tem ...

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    32 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car ❒ it is not possible to supply into the pas- senger compartment air with a tem- perature lower than external air tem- perature (the temperature indicated on ...

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    33 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car ∂ to the vents in the feet area (front seats). The natural tendency of hot air to spread upwards, allows to warm the passenger compartment up as quickly as p...

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    34 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car low beams side/taillights fig. 30 with the key on mar turn the knurled ring to 2. If low beams are activated, day- light lights are deactivated and taillight...

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    35 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car window washing the right stalk fig. 32 controls windscreen wiper/washer and heated rear window wiper/washer operation. Windscreen washer/wiper the device can...

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    36 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car ceiling light timing (central position of the lens) three different switch on modes are fore- seen: ❒ when opening one door, a three minute timing is set; ❒ ...

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    37 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car controls sport function control fig. 33 when the sport button a-fig. 33 is pressed the sports driving setting is turned on featuring more responsiveness duri...

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    38 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car if, after a crash, you smell fu- el or notice leaks from the fuel system, do not reset the system to avoid fire risk. Warning fuel cut-off system it interven...

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    39 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car interior fittings cigar lighter (for versions/markets, where provided) sun visors fig. 35 these are arranged at the sides of the in- ternal rearview mirror. ...

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    40 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car fig. 39 f0s039ab oddment compartment under the seat fig. 38 (for versions/markets, where provided) in some versions, under the passenger seat there is an odd...

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    41 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car fixed glass sunroof (for versions/markets, where provided) the fixed sunroof with wide glass includes a glass panel provided with manually oper- ated sun vis...

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    42 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car anti-crushing safety system sunroof is fitted with anti-crushing safety system that detects the presence of an ob- stacle during sunroof closing stroke and t...

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    43 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car doors before opening a door, en- sure that you can do it in safety conditions. Open the doors only when the car is stationary. Warning initialisation procedu...

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    44 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car lock/release from outside to open, insert the key in the lock and turn it to the position 1-fig. 43. When the key is turned the doors and the tailgate are si...

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    45 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car window winders front window winders fig. 45 they operate with ignition key on mar and for about 2 minutes after positioning the key on stop or removed. The t...

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    46 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car soft touch handle fig. 46 the luggage compartment tailgate (when unlocked) can only be opened from the outside of the car using the electric open- ing handle...

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    47 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car tailgate closing fig. 47 to close, lower the tailgate pressing near the lock until you hear it click. Inside the tailgate there is a ribbon b which provides ...

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    48 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car extending the boot partial extension (50/50) fig. 49-50 (for versions/markets, where provided) the separate rear seats allow partial or total boot extension....

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    49 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car bonnet to open fig. 52-53-54 proceed as follows: ❒ pull lever a in the direction of the ar- row; ❒ move to the right the lever b as shown in figure; ❒ lift t...

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    50 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car before lifting the bonnet, en- sure that the wiper arm is not lifted from the windscreen. Warning fig. 54 c d e f0s054ab to close fig. 54 proceed as follows:...

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    51 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car headlights beam direction the correct orientation of the headlights is important for drivers comfort and safe- ty. Besides, it is a specific rule of the high...

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    52 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car beam adjustment fig. 57 the car is provided with electric adjust- ment of the beams, operating with ignition key on mar and low beams on. The car will slant ...

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    53 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car abs system intervention intervention of the abs is detected by a slight pulsing of the brake pedal accompa- nied by noise: such an event indicates that you n...

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    54 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car if warning light x only lights up on the instrument panel, (with a message on the multifunc- tional reconfigurable display, for ver- sions/markets, where pro...

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    55 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car do not take unnecessary risks, even if your cars fits an esp system. Your driving style must always be suited to the conditions of the road, visibility and t...

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    56 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car msr system (engine braking torque control) it is an integral part of the asr system that in case of sudden gear downshifting, cuts in providing torque to the...

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    57 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car important after eliminating the in- convenience, to check the system com- pletely, abarth dealerships are obliged to run a bench test and, if necessary, road...

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    58 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car failure indications any failure is indicated by instrument pan- el warning light g coming on together with the message on the reconfigurable multifunction di...

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    59 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car ❒ a 4x30 w amplifier on right rear side panel; ❒ antenna on car roof; ❒ car radio with cd/mp3 player (for spec- ifications and operation, refer to the sup- p...

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    60 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car electrical/electronic device installation electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the car by after-market ser- vice must carry the following...

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    61 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car fuel filler cap fig. 59 the cap b is provided with a loss pre- vention device c which secures it to the lid a. Unscrew cap b using the ignition key. The airt...

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    62 safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car protecting the environment the devices for curtailing petrol engine emissions are the following: ❒ three-way catalytic converter; ❒ lambda sensors; ❒ fuel ev...

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    63 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices seat belts ........................................................................... 64 s.B.R. System ........................................................

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    64 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices the reel may lock when the car is parked on a steep slope: this is perfectly normal. Furthermore, the reel mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled and in th...

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    65 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices 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, rewin...

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    66 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices fig. 2 f0s061ab for maximum safety, keep the back of your seat up- right, lean back into it and make sure the seat belt fits closely across your chest and hi...

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    67 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices seat belts maintenance observe the following: ❒ always use the belt with the tap taut and never twisted; make sure that it is free to run without impediments...

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    68 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices all restraint devices must bear the certi- fication data, together with the control mark, on a solidly fixed label which must absolutely never be removed. Ov...

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    69 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices group 3 for children from 22 kg to 36 kg the size of the child’s chest no longer requires a support to space the child’s back from the seat back. Fig. 8 show...

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    70 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices passenger seat compliance with regulations on child’s seat use the abarth complies with the new european directive 2000/3/ec which gov- erns the arrangement ...

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    71 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices ❒ only one child is to be strapped to each retaining system. ❒ always check the seat belts do not fit around the child’s throat. ❒ while travelling, do not l...

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    72 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices fit the child seat when the car is stationary. The child seat is correctly anchored to the brackets when you hear the click. Fol- low the instructions for as...

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    73 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices airbags the car is provided with front air bags for the driver and the passenger, driver’s knees air bag and side bags - window bags. Front airbags the front...

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    74 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices severe danger: do not arrange child seats facing backwards if the passenger’s front airbag is on. Deploy- ment of the airbag in an ac- cident could cause fat...

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    75 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices driver’s knees air bag fig. 14 it consists of an instant-inflating cushion housed into a special compartment pro- vided for the purpose under the lower post ...

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    76 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices do not rest the head, the arms or the elbows on the door, on the windows and on the win- dow bag area to avoid injuries dur- ing inflation. Never lean head, ...

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    77 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices general warnings if when turning the key to mar the warning light ¬ does not turn on or if it stays on when travelling (together with the message on the mult...

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    78 correct use of the car w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices do not wash the seats with pressurized water or steam (manually or at the automatic wash- ing stations). Warning front air bag activation if foreseen in case...

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    79 w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car starting the engine ................................................. 80 handbrake ....................................................................... 81...

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    80 w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car starting procedure for petrol versions proceed as follows: ❒ ensure that the handbrake is up; ❒ put the gear lever into neutral; ❒ press the clutch pedal dow...

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    81 w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car handbrake the handbrake lever is located between the two front seats. Pull the lever upwards to operate the handbrake. Parking the car proceed as follows: ❒ ...

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    82 w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car containing running costs here are some useful tips to save fuel and minimize polluting emissions of co 2 and other pollutants (nitric oxide, unburnt hy- droc...

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    83 w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car accessories fitted on longitudinal bars if not used, remove from the roof acces- sories such as: longitudinal bars, ski rack, luggage rack, etc. These access...

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    84 w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car conditions of use cold starting short distances and frequent cold start-ups will prevent the engine from reaching op- timal running temperature. Consequently...

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    85 w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car snow chains use of snow chains should be in com- pliance with local regulations. The snow chains may be applied only on- to the front wheel tyres (drive whee...

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    86 w arning lights and messages in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car ❒ inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the nor- mal specified pressure and check it at intervals; ❒ do not drain the engine cooling system. ❒ clean and protect th...

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    87 in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages general warnings ..................................................... 88 low brake fluid ............................................................ 88 han...

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    88 in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages warning lights and messages general warnings lighting of a warning light is associated to a specific message and/or buzzer when ap- plicable. These indicatio...

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    89 in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages if when turning the key to mar the warning light ¬ does not turn on or if it stays on when travelling (together with the message on the multifunctional displ...

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    90 in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages ❒ if the vehicle is used under severe conditions(e.G. Towing of trailers up- hill or fully loaded vehicle): slow down and stop the car if the warning light s...

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    91 in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages eobd/injection system failure (amber yellow) under normal conditions, when the ignition key is turned to mar, the warning light comes on, but should go off a...

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    92 in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages go to a abarth dealership as soon as possible if warning light u does not light up when the key is turned to mar or if, while travelling, the warn- ing light...

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    Side/taillights and low beams (green) follow me home (green) side/taillights and low beams the warning light turns on when side/tail- lights or low beams are turned on. Follow me home the warning light will turn on when this device is active (see “follow me home” in section “your car”). The display ...

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    94 in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car w arning lights and messages front fog lights (green) the warning light turns on when the front fog lights are turned on. 5 left-hand direction indicator (green - intermittent) the warni...

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    95 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency engine starting ........................................................... 96 quick tyre repair kit fix&go automatic ........... 98 when needing to change a...

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    96 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency jump starting fig. 1 if the battery is flat, the engine may be started using an auxiliary battery with the same capacity or a little higher than the flat on...

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    97 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency proceed as follows: ❒ connect positive terminals (+ sign near the terminal) of the two batteries with a jump lead; ❒ with a second lead, connect the nega- ti...

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    98 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency quick tyre repair kit - automatic fix & go the quick tyre repair kit fix & go auto- matic is placed in the boot a-fig. 2. Signal that the vehicle is sta- ti...

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    99 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency ❒ instruction brochure (see fig. 12), to be used for prompt and proper use of the quick repair kit and to be then handed to the personnel charged with handli...

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    100 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency should any tyre get punc- tured due to foreign bodies, you can repair it if the dam- age doesn’t exceed 4 mm on the tread and on the shoulder of the tyre. ...

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    101 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency replace the cylinder contain- ing expired sealing liquid. Dis- pose of the cylinder and the sealant liquid properly. Dis- pose according to the national and...

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    102 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency fig. 14 f0s087ab fig. 13 a b f0s086ab inflation procedure ❒ ensure that the handbrake is up. Remove the tyre valve cap, extract the flexible filler tube a-...

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    103 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency fig. 15 e f0s088ab fig. 16 f0s089ab ❒ if after 5 minutes it is still impossible to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage com- pressor from valve and current out...

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    104 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency apply the adhesive label in a position clearly visible by the driver as a reminder that the tyre has been treated with the quick repair kit. Drive carefull...

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    105 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency ❒ if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re- store proper pressure (with engine running and handbrake on) and restart; ❒ drive with the utmost care to the ne...

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    106 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency cylinder replacement procedure to replace the cylinder proceed as fol- lows: ❒ disconnect connection a-fig. 18; ❒ turn counter-clockwise the cylinder to re...

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    107 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency when needing to change a bulb general instructions ❒ before changing a bulb check the con- tacts for oxidation; ❒ burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth- ers o...

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    108 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency if possible, we recommend that you let abarth dealer- ship replace the lamps. Prop- er operation and orientation of the external lights are essential for t...

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    109 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency bulb types fig. 19 various types of bulbs are fitted to your car: a all glass bulb: clipped into place. Pull to extract. B bayonet bulbs: to remove this typ...

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    110 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency h1 h7 dis w21/5w wy21w py24w w5w py21w r10w p21w p21w p21w c5w w5w c5w h1 w5w 55w 55w 35w 5/21w 21 24w 5 21 10 21 21 21 5 5 5 55 5 d d f a b b a b b b b b ...

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    111 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency direction indicators front to change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ remove the protecting rubber cap men- tioned above; ❒ turn the bulb holder clockwise a-...

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    112 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency main beam headlights to change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ remove the protecting rubber cap men- tioned above; ❒ release the two bulb holding clips a- ...

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    113 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency sidelights/ daylight lights to change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ remove the protecting rubber cap men- tioned above; ❒ turn the bulb holder clockwise b...

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    114 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency if an interior light burns out for the type of bulb and power rating, see “when needing to change a bulb”. Inside ceiling light to change the bulb, proceed...

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    115 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency ❒ open the cap b-fig. 33 as indicated; boot light to change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ open the tailgate; ❒ using the screwdriver provided, extract the...

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    116 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency if a fuse blows generalities fig. 37 the fuse is a protective device for the electric system: it comes into action (i.E. It cuts off) mainly due to a fault...

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    117 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency fuse location dashboard fuses to access the fuses you must remove the snap-fitted cover e. The 5a fuse for door mirror demisting is located in the diagnosti...

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    118 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency engine compartment control unit fig. 40 e 41 a second control unit is located on the right side of the engine compartment, next to the battery; to access i...

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    119 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency f12 f13 f31 f32 f36 f37 f38 f43 f47 f48 f49 f50 f51 f53 7.5 7.5 5 7.5 10 5 20 15 20 20 5 7.5 7.5 5 f08 f09 f10 f11 f14 f15 f16 f17 f18 f18 30 15 15 10 15 20...

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    120 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency 20 20 20 30 50 30 30 20 20 30 30 30 50 30 t02 t03 t05 t06 t07 t08 t09 t10 t14 t17 t19 t20 t30 t31 f19 f20 f21 f22 f22 f23 f24 f30 f84 f85 f87 7.5 30 15 15 ...

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    121 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency if the battery is flat important the battery recharging pro- cedure is provided as an example only. You are recommended to go to a abarth dealership to have...

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    122 w arning lights and messages car maintenance technical specifica tions iindex your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency towing the car the tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool box under the boot mat. Fastening the tow ring fig. 42-43 proceed as follows: ❒ rel...

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    123 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance scheduled servicing ................................................ 124 service schedule ........................................................... 125 re...

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    124 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance important scheduled service coupons are required by the manufacturer. Default may invalidate the warranty. Scheduled servicing is performed by all abarth de...

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    125 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance service schedule service coupons shall be performed every 30,000 km thousands of kilometres check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required check...

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    30 60 90 120 150 180 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 126 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance thousands of kilometres...

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    127 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance demanding use of the car should prevailing use of the car be under one of the following specially heavy con- ditions: ❒ dusty roads; ❒ short distances (less...

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    128 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance checking fluid levels a. Engine oil filler b. Engine oil level dispstick c. Engine coolant d. Windscreen washer fluid e. Brake fluid f. Battery fig. 1 never...

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    129 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance engine oil consumption the maximum engine oil consumption is usually 400 grams every 1000 km. When the car is new, the engine needs to run in, therefore the...

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    130 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance windscreen/rear window washer fluid fig. 1 to add fluid, remove the cap d, pressing the special tab. Pour a mixture of water and tutela professional sc 35, ...

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    131 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance brake fluid fig. 1 release cap e : check that the liquid con- tained in the tank is at the maximum level. Fluid level in the reservoir must not ex- ceed the...

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    132 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance air cleaner/ pollen filter have the air cleaner or the pollen filter re- placed by a abarth dealership. Battery the car fits a low-maintenance battery: no t...

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    133 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance important if the charge level remains for a long time under 50%, the battery is damaged by sulphation, reducing its ca- pacity and starting attitude. The ba...

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    134 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance wheels and tyres check the tyre pressures every couple of weeks and before long journies. This check should be carried out with the tyres at rest and cold. ...

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    135 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance rubber hoses as far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are concerned, carefully follow the “service schedule” in this section. Ozone, high temperatur...

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    136 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance windscreen/ rear window wipers blades periodically clean the rubber part using special products; tutela profes- sional sc 35 is recommended. Replace the bla...

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    137 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance bodywork protection from atmospheric agents the main causes of corrosion are the fol- lowing: ❒ atmospheric pollution; ❒ salty air and humidity (coastal are...

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    138 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance ❒ spraying of plastic parts, with a protec- tive function, in the more exposed points: underdoor, inner fender parts, edges, etc. ❒ use of “open” boxed sect...

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    139 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance interiors periodically check that water is not trapped under the mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which could cause oxidisation of th...

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    140 w arning lights and messages technical specifica tions index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance cleaning seats and fabric parts remove dust with a soft brush or a vacu- um cleaner. It is advisable to use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub the seat...

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    141 w arning lights and messages index you car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions identification data ................................................. 142 engine codes - bodywork versions............... 144 engine ...........................

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    142 w arning lights and messages index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions model plate fig. 1 the plate is to be found on the left side of the boot floor and it bears the following identification data: b homologation number. C vehi...

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    143 w arning lights and messages index you car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions chassis marking fig. 3 the plate is to be found on the right side of the boot floor and it bears the follow- ing identification data: ❒ car model ; ❒ chassis...

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    144 w arning lights and messages index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions engine codes - bodywork versions versions engine type code bodywork version code 1.4 tb bz abarth 312a1000 312axd1a 05b 141-159 abarth 500 5ed gb 1-02-2010 ...

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    145 w arning lights and messages index you car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions engine general engine code cycle number and layout of cylinders piston bore and stroke mm total displacement cm 3 compression ratio maximum power (eec) kw hp...

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    146 w arning lights and messages index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions fuel feed/ignition 1.4 tb bz abarth fuel feed multipoint electronic injection phased, sequential , with fixed geometry turbocharger modifications or repairs...

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    147 w arning lights and messages index you car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions suspensions 1.4 tb bz abarth front rear brakes 1.4 tb bz abarth service brakes: – front – rear parking brake important water, ice and salt sprinkled on the r...

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    148 w arning lights and messages index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions reading tyre markings fig. 4 example: 175/65 r 14 82h 175 = nominal width (s, distance in mm between sidewalls). 65 = height/width ratio (h/s) in per- centa...

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    149 w arning lights and messages index you car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions reading rim markings fig. 4 example: 5,00 b x 14 h2 5,00 = rim width in inches 1. B = rim drop centre outline (side projection where the tyre bead rests) 2. ...

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    150 w arning lights and messages index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions 195/45 r16 84 v xl* 205/40 r17 84 w xl ** cold inflation pressure (bar) add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck p...

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    151 w arning lights and messages index you car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions dimensions dimensions are expressed in mm and re- fer to the vehicle fitted with standard tyres. The height refers to the vehicle unladen. Boot volume unlade...

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    152 w arning lights and messages index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions performance top admitted speed after initial car use in km/h. 1.4 tb bz abarth 205 141-159 abarth 500 5ed gb 1-02-2010 10:05 pagina 152.

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    153 w arning lights and messages index you car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions 1.4 tb bz abarth 1035 390 830 640 1425 800 400 60 weights weights (kg) unladen weight (with all liquids, fuel tank filled to 90% and without optional equipme...

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    154 w arning lights and messages index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions capacities fuel tank: litres including a reserve of: litres engine cooling system: litres engine sump: litres engine sump and filter: litres gearbox/differe...

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    155 w arning lights and messages index you car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions according to service schedule fluids and lubricants recommended products and specifications use fluid and lubricant specifications recommended change for cor...

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    156 w arning lights and messages index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions use fluid and lubricant specifications recommended applications for correct car operation fluids and lubricants lubricants and greases for movement transmis...

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    157 w arning lights and messages index you car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions ❒ extraurban cycle: frequent accelera- tions in all gears, simulating extraurban use of the car: speed varies between 0 and 120 km/h; ❒ combined consumption:...

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    158 w arning lights and messages index your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions co 2 emissions the co 2 emission levels at the exhaust given in the following tables refer to combined consumption. Versions co 2 emissions according to eur...

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    159 w arning lights and messages index you car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions 141-159 abarth 500 5ed gb 1-02-2010 10:06 pagina 159.

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    160 w arning lights and messages your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index boot light .............................................. 46 – bulb replacement .......................... 115 boot............................................

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    161 w arning lights and messages you car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index front seats ........................................... 23 – cleaning ........................................... 140 fuel cap .................................

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    162 w arning lights and messages your car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index – request for extra remote controls .......................................... 7 – battery replacement .................... 7 rear fog lights .................

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    163 w arning lights and messages you car safety devices correct use of the car in an emergency car maintenance technical specifica tions index technical data ..................................... 141 third brake light ................................. 114 top speeds ....................................

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    Provisions for the processing of a vehicle at the end of its life-cycle for years now fiat has been developing its global commitment towards the safeguarding and protection of the environment through the continuous improvement of its production processes and the making of increasingly more “eco frie...

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    Right hand drive dashboard the presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the trim level. 1. Side vent – 2. Right stalk: controls wiper, washer, trip computer – 3. Turbo pressure gauge – 4. Instrument panel and warning lights – 5. Left stalk: external lights ...

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    Instrument panel and onboard instruments fig. 2 fig. 3 - version with reconfigurable multifunctional display fos141ab fos142ab versions with multifunctional display a speedometer (speed indicator) b rev counter c multifunctional display with digital fu- el level indicator and digital indicator of en...

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    160-168 abarth 500 1ed gb 2-02-2010 16:27 pagina 167.

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    Fuel capacities (litres) 1.4 tb bz abarth tank capacity 35 reserve 5 the car should only be refuelled with unleaded petrol with an octane rating (ron) of at least 95 (specification en 228) fiat group automobiles s.P.A. - customer services - technical services - service engineering - largo senatore g...

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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...