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  • Page 2 This Owner Handbook contains descriptions of the various new 500 Abarth trim levels therefore you should find the information that relates to the version you have purchased.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DASHBOARD ..............CEILING LIGHTS ..............SYMBOLS ................CONTROLS................THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM..........INTERIOR FITTINGS............THE KEYS ................SUNROOF................INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD DOORS .................. INSTRUMENTS ..............POWER WINDOWS............MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY AND BOOT ..................RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY BONNET................. TRIP COMPUTER ..............

  • Page 4: Dashboard

    DASHBOARD The presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the trim level fig. 1 F0S0001Ab 1. Side vent – 2. Left stalk: external lights control – 3. Turbo pressure gauge – 4. Instrument panel and warning lights – 5. Portable navigator preparation socket –...

  • Page 5: Symbols

    Each time the car is started turning the ig- ponent. Dealership . nition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE system The inner surface of the engine bonnet in- control unit sends a recognition code to cludes a label with the different symbols the engine control unit to deactivate the in- used.

  • Page 6: The Keys

    THE KEYS CODE CARD fig. 2 (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. F0S0002Ab F0S0004Ab fig. 2 fig. 4 B the mechanical key code to be given to the Abarth Dealership when ordering KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL...
  • Page 7 Door and Lock of doors and Remote tailgate lock release tailgate tailgate opening Short pressure on button Ë: door and tail- Short pressure on button Á: remote lock Keep pressed the button R for remote gate lock release, timed turn on of ceiling of doors and of tailgate with switch off of opening of tailgate.

  • Page 8: Replacing The Battery Of Key

    REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL REMOTE CONTROLS The system may recognise up to 8 remote controls. Should a new remote control be necessary, contact a Abarth Dealership, taking with you the CODE card, a per- sonal identity document and the car’s ownership documents. REPLACING THE BATTERY OF F0S0005Ab fig.
  • Page 9 STEERING COLUMN LOCK WARNING Never extract the key while Engaging the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel would be locked as When the key is at STOP, remove the key soon as the steering wheel is turned. and turn the steering wheel until it locks. This also applies to when the car is towed.

  • Page 10: Instrument Panel And Onboard Instruments

    INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD INSTRUMENTS Versions with multifunctional display A Speedometer (speed indicator) B Rev counter C Multifunctional display with digital fu- el level indicator and digital indicator of engine coolant temperature. Versions with reconfigurable multifunctional display A Speedometer (speed indicator) B Rev counter fig.
  • Page 11 Analogue pressure gauge for turbocharger pressure The car is equipped with a pressure gauge for measuring the turbocharger pressure by means of the analogue indicator A. Note The turbocharger supercharging pressure reading on the pressure gauge should never exceed 1 – 1.2 bar even in the case of sporty driving and maximum performance.
  • Page 12 The main panel has a projection above it ENGINE COOLANT to prevent glare. TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 11 The digital indicator D shows the tem- SPEEDOMETER perature of the engine coolant and begins (SPEED INDICATOR) to operate when the coolant temperature fig.

  • Page 13: Multifunctional Display And Reconfigurable Multifunctional Display

    MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY AND RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY (for versions/markets, where provided) The car can be equipped with the multi- F0S012Ab F0S013Ab fig. 12 fig. 13 functional/multifunctional reconfigurable display that, according to the settings G Odometer (distance travelled in kilo- F Digital fuel level indicator made, will show useful information nec- metres/miles) essary when driving.

  • Page 14: Control Buttons

    SETUP MENU – Note Buttons activate different functions according to the following situ- The menu comprises a series of functions ations: arranged in a cycle which can be selected – through buttons to access the dif- – to scroll the menu options upwards and ferent select operations and settings (set- downwards;...

  • Page 15: Menu Functions

    MENU FUNCTIONS Selecting an option of the main menu Selecting an option of the main menu with without submenu: submenu: Lighting – press briefly button MENU to se- – briefly press button MENU to dis- (Car interior lighting adjustment) lect the main menu option to set; play the first submenu option;...
  • Page 16 To adjust the brightness, proceed as fol- Speed beep (Speed limit) Note Selection is possible between 30 lows: and 200 km/h, or 20 and 125 mph de- With this function it is possible to set the pending on the selected unit, see para- –...
  • Page 17 Trip B data (Trip B on) Set time (Clock) NoteThe setting will increase or decrease – by one unit each time is pressed. Through this option it is possible to acti- This function enables to set the clock Hold the button pressed to increase/de- vate (On) or deactivate (Off) the Trip B through two sub-menus: “Time”...
  • Page 18 Set date (Set Date) See radio Autoclose (Automatic door lock (Repeat audio information) operation with car running) This function enables to update the date (for versions/markets, where provided) (day - month - year). With this function the display shows in- formation relevant to the sound system.
  • Page 19 Units (Set units) If the distance unit set is “km” the fuel con- Language (Selecting the language) sumption unit will be displayed in km/l or This function may be used to set the mea- The messages can be displayed in the fol- l/100km.
  • Page 20 Buzzer volume Button volume Belt buzzer (Buzzer activation for (Adjusting the failure/warning (Button volume adjustment) S.B.R. indication) buzzer volume) This function may be used to adjust the This function can be only displayed after volume of the beep accompanying the ac- Abarth Dealership has deactivated the With this function the volume of the tivation of buttons MENU...
  • Page 21 Note The “Service Schedule” requires the Passenger bag Daylights (D.R.L.) car to be serviced every 30,000 km (or Front passenger’s airbag and This function enables to activate/deacti- 18,000 mi); this indication will appear au- side bag activation/deactivation vate the daylight light. tomatically with the key on MAR when (for versions/markets, where provided) there are 2,000 km left (or equivalent dis-...

  • Page 22: Trip Computer

    TRIP COMPUTER “Trip B” shall be used to display the fig- IMPORTANT The range depends on sev- ures relating to: eral factors: driving style (see “Driving style” in “Starting and driving”), type of – Trip distance B General features route (motorway, urban cycle, mountain roads, etc…), conditions of use of the car –...
  • Page 23 Average speed Start of trip procedure This value shows the car average speed as With ignition key on MAR, press and hold a function of the overall time elapsed since button TRIP pressed for over 2 seconds the start of the new mission. to reset.

  • Page 24: Seats

    SEATS FRONT SEATS WARNING All adjustments must be made with the car station- ary. F0S0013m F0S0015m fig. 16 fig. 18 Fore/aft adjustment fig. 16 Lift lever A and push the seat forwards and backwards: your arms should rest on the steering wheel rim while you are driving.

  • Page 25: Head Restraints

    HEAD RESTRAINTS Driver side and passenger side where position memory is provided To return the seat to its initial position, REAR fig. 21 slide the seat backward pushing the back- (for versions/markets, where provided) rest until the seat locks (movement d) operate the lever D (movement e) and To lift out rear head restraints: press at lift the backrest (movement f) until you...

  • Page 26: Steering Wheel

    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 position the wheel and lock it bringing lever A to po- sition 1. F0S021Ab F0S022Ab fig. 21 fig.

  • Page 27: Rearview Mirrors

    REARVIEW MIRRORS DRIVING MIRROR fig. 23 The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes its release in the event of a vi- olent crash. It can be moved using the lever A to two different positions: normal or antiglare. F0S023Ab F0S024Ab fig.

  • Page 28: Climate Comfort

    CLIMATE COMFORT VENTS fig. 26 1. Vents for demisting/defrosting the windscreen 2. Orientable, adjustable central vents 3. Orientable, adjustable side vents 4. Fixed vents for side windows. 5. Lower vents fig. 26 F0S026Ab...

  • Page 29: Heating And Ventilation

    HEATING AND VENTILATION CONTROLS fig. 27 A Air temperature knob (red-hot / blue- cold) B Fan speed knob NOTE Turn the knob to 0 to stop the flow of air coming out of the vents. C Air recycle knob … –...

  • Page 30: Manual Climate Control System

    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 climate control system activation/deactivation. Press the knob to activate the climate con- trol system; the led on the knob is ac- tive.
  • Page 31 Fast front window and front side IMPORTANT the climate control system LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM is very useful to accelerate demisting, be- windows demisting/defrosting Run the climate control system for at least cause it dehumidifies the air. Adjust the (MAX-DEF) 10 minutes every month during the win- controls as described above and press Proceed as follows:...

  • Page 32: Automatic Climate Control System

    AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (for versions/markets, where provided) According to the temperature set by the user, the automatic climate control sys- tem automatically adjusts: ❒ the temperature of the air sent to the passenger compartment; ❒ fan speed (continuous air flow varia- tion);...
  • Page 33 ❒ it is not possible to supply into the pas- … Õ Ô Button Buttons senger compartment air with a tem- Air recycle on/off button Fan speed setting perature lower than external air tem- Õ Ô It is advisable to activate air recycle in Pressing the buttons respective- perature (the temperature indicated on...
  • Page 34 ∂ ❒ fan speed selection depending on to the vents in the feet area (front The system uses R134a coolant temperature; seats). The natural tendency of hot coolant which, in the event of air to spread upwards, allows to ❒ air flow toward the windshield and the accidental leaks, is not dan- warm the passenger compartment gerous for the environment.

  • Page 35: External Lights

    EXTERNAL LIGHTS The left-hand stalk operates most of the external lights. The external lights can on- ly be switched on when the ignition key is on MAR. The instrument panel and the various instrument panel controls will come on with the external lights. DAYLIGHT LIGHT (D.R.L.) fig.

  • Page 36: Window Washing

    WINDOW WASHING “FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE The right stalk fig. 32 controls windscreen This function allows the illumination of the wiper/washer and heated rear window space in front of the car for a preset pe- wiper/washer operation. riod of time. WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER Activation The device can work only when the igni-...

  • Page 37: Ceiling Lights

    REAR WINDOW WIPER/ Ceiling light timing (central Do not use the rear window REAR WINDOW WASHER position of the lens) wiper to remove layers of snow or ice from the rear win- The device can work only when the igni- Three different switch on modes are fore- dow.

  • Page 38: Controls

    CONTROLS FRONT/REAR FOG LIGHTS MENU fig. 33 RND RPT TPM CD-IN EQ LOUD AF LOC PTY TP TA RMB PB (for versions/markets, where provided) SPORT FUNCTION CONTROL To turn on the front/rear fog lights, use fig. 33 the button C as follows: When the SPORT button A-fig.
  • Page 39 FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM To reset car operation, follow this pro- cedure: It intervenes in case of collision, activating: ❒ turn the ignition key to MAR; ❒ switch off of fuel supply with resultant ❒ activate the right-hand indicator; engine switch off; ❒...

  • Page 40: Interior Fittings

    INTERIOR FITTINGS CIGAR LIGHTER (for versions/markets, where provided) WARNING The cigar lighter becomes F0S035Ab F0S036Ab fig. 35 fig. 36 very hot. Handle with care. The device must not be used by chil- SUN VISORS fig. 35 GLOVE BOX ON PASSENGER dren: risk of fire or burns.
  • Page 41 F0S037Ab F0S038Ab F0S039Ab fig. 37 fig. 38 fig. 39 COMPARTMENT IN CENTRAL GLASS/BOTTLE HOLDER ODDMENT COMPARTMENT CONSOLE fig. 37 UNDER THE SEAT fig. 38 On the central tunnel there are two (for versions/markets, where provided) glass/can holders for the front seats and To open the compartment, operate slot two for the rear seats.

  • Page 42: Sunroof

    FIXED GLASS CURRENT OUTLET fig. 39 (for versions/markets, where provided) SUNROOF Positioned on the central tunnel, the out- (for versions/markets, where provided) let is powered with ignition key on MAR. To use the outlet, open the protective The fixed sunroof with wide glass includes cover A.
  • Page 43 Anti-crushing safety system Use the sunroof only at “spoiler” position if cross roof Sunroof is fitted with anti-crushing safety racks are fitted. system that detects the presence of an ob- stacle during sunroof closing stroke and Do not open the sunroof if that cuts in by stopping and reversing the snow or ice is over it: you may sunroof stroke.

  • Page 44: Doors

    DOORS INITIALISATION PROCEDURE Sunroof shall be re-initialised after dis- connecting the battery or if the relevant protection fuse is blown. WARNING Proceed as follows: Before opening a door, en- sure that you can do it in ❒ press button A-fig. 40 at close posi- safety conditions.
  • Page 45 F0S043Ab F0S044Ab F0S144Ab fig. 43 fig. 44 fig. 44a Lock/release from outside IMPORTANT If one of the doors is not Lock/release from inside properly closed or if there is a fault in the To open, insert the key in the lock and To release pull lever A-fig.

  • Page 46: Power Windows

    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 two buttons are located besides the F0S045Ab fig. 45 gear lever (one for each side): A to open/close the left front window;...

  • Page 47: Boot

    BOOT To open it, enable the handle, opening one of the front doors or unlock the doors with the remote control or using the me- TAILGATE OPENING chanic key. If the tailgate is not fully closed, the warn- By means of key with remote ing light ´...
  • Page 48 WARNING Never exceed the maximum allowed load in the boot (see “Technical Specifications”). Make sure that the objects are well arranged in the boot so that they will not be projected forwards following sudden braking. Do not travel with the tailgate open: F0S047Ab F0S0135m fig.
  • Page 49 Proceed as follows: ❒ remove the rear seat head restraints (for versions/markets, where provid- ed); ❒ check that the seat belt is not twisted; ❒ operate levers A and B-fig. 49 to re- lease the backrests and guide them on- to the cushion.

  • Page 50: Bonnet

    BONNET Rear seat repositioning Raise the seat backrests and push them back until hearing the locking click of both To open fig. 52-53-54 retainers. Proceed as follows: Position seat belt buckles upwards and set ❒ pull lever A in the direction of the ar- the cushion in the normal position of use.
  • Page 51 WARNING WARNING Before lifting the bonnet, en- The bonnet must always be sure that the wiper arm is perfectly closed while trav- not lifted from the windscreen. elling for safety reasons. Make sure that the bonnet is perfectly closed and that the lock is engaged. If you discover that the bonnet is not per- fectly closed while travelling, stop im- WARNING...

  • Page 52: Roof Rack/Ski Rack

    ROOF RACK/SKI RACK HEADLIGHTS FASTENERS BEAM DIRECTION The fasteners are located in the area in- The correct orientation of the headlights dicated in fig. 55. is important for drivers comfort and safe- ty. Besides, it is a specific rule of the high- To use the front fasteners, remove the cap way code.
  • Page 53 Correct positions depending AIMING THE FRONT FOG on load LIGHTS (for versions/markets, where provided) Position 0 - one or two passengers on front seats. Contact Abarth Dealership to have the headlights properly adjusted. Position 1 - 4 passengers. Position 2 - 4 passengers + load in the BEAMS ADJUSTMENT ABROAD M E N U boot.

  • Page 54: Abs System

    ABS SYSTEM ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION WARNING Intervention of the ABS is detected by a (for versions/markets, where provided) The ABS exploits the tyre- slight pulsing of the brake pedal accompa- road grip at the best, but it nied by noise: such an event indicates that cannot improve it;...

  • Page 55: Esp System

    ESP SYSTEM (Electronic EBD failure WARNING Stability Program) If warning light x only lights It is indicated by the turning on of warn- ing lights > and x on the instrument up on the instrument panel, panel together with the dedicated message (with a message on the multifunc- The ESP system is an electronic system on the reconfigurable multifunctional dis-...
  • Page 56 System intervention HILL HOLDER SYSTEM Failure indications The ESP system is automatically activat- It is an integral part of the ESP system and A failure of the system is indicated by the turning on warning light á on the instru- ed when the car is started and cannot be is automatically activated in the following de-activated.
  • Page 57 ASR SYSTEM TTC SYSTEM (Torque Transfer Control) (Antislip Regulation) It is an integral part of the ESP system. It’s integral to the ESP system and auto- matically intervenes in case of slip of one This system improves the transfer of dri- or both drive wheels, helping the driver ve torque to the wheels, guaranteeing to control the car.

  • Page 58: Eobd System

    EOBD SYSTEM IMPORTANT After eliminating the in- Go to a Abarth Dealership as convenience, to check the system com- soon as possible if warning pletely, Abarth Dealerships are obliged to The EOBD system (European On Board light either does not light run a bench test and, if necessary, road Diagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis of up when the key is turned to...

  • Page 59: Dualdrive" Electric Power Steering System

    “DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC In this case, immediately stop the car, turn WARNING off the engine for about 20 seconds and POWER STEERING It is absolutely forbidden to then turn on again the engine. If the warn- carry out whatever after- ing light g is still on, along with the mes- SYSTEM market operation involving steering sage on the reconfigurable multifunction-...

  • Page 60: Sound System

    ❒ a 4x30 W amplifier on right rear side SOUND SYSTEM If a car radio is installed after panel; car purchase, refer to the For the operation of the radio with ❒ antenna on car roof; Abarth Dealership for tips to CD/MP3 player (where provided), read safeguard battery durability.
  • Page 61 Fiat Auto S.p.A. shall not be liable for dam- age caused by the installation of acces- sories either not supplied or recom- mended by Fiat Auto S.p.A.

  • Page 62: At The Filling Station

    AT THE FILLING Do not approach naked STATION flames or lit cigarettes to the fuel filler: fire risk. Keep your face away from the fuel filler Use unleaded petrol only, with octane to prevent breathing in harmful number (R.O.N.) not lower than 95. vapours.

  • Page 63: Protecting The Environment

    PROTECTING THE WARNING ENVIRONMENT The catalytic converter de- velops high temperature dur- ing operation. Do not park on grass, The devices for curtailing petrol engine dry leaves, pine needles or other flam- emissions are the following: mable material: fire risk . ❒...
  • Page 64 SEAT BELTS ................S.B.R. SYSTEM ............... PRETENSIONERS..............CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY........ASSEMBLY SETUP FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEAT ..... FRONT AIRBAGS..............WINDOW BAGS ..............

  • Page 65: Seat Belts

    SEAT BELTS S.B.R. SYSTEM The car is provided with the S.B.R. (Seat USING THE SEAT BELTS fig. 1 Belt Reminder) system, which warns the driver and the front passenger if the seat Wear the belt keeping the chest straight belt is not buckled, as follows: and rested against the backrest.

  • Page 66: Pretensioners

    PRETENSIONERS LOAD LIMITERS WARNING To increase passenger’s safety, the reels The pretensioner can only To increase the efficiency of the seat belts, contain a load limiter which allows con- be used once. Go to a Abarth the car is fitted with front pretensioners. trolled sag in such a way as to dose the Dealership to have it replaced after These devices, in the event of a violent...
  • Page 67 F0S061Ab F0S062Ab F0S063Ab fig. 2 fig. 3 fig. 4 IMPORTANT The belt must not be twist- IMPORTANT Each seat belt may only be WARNING ed. The upper part must cross the shoul- used by a single person: do not carry chil- For maximum safety, keep der and the chest diagonally.

  • Page 68: Carrying Children Safely

    CARRYING CHILDREN SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE WARNING SAFELY Observe the following: SEVERE DANGER: Do not arrange child seats facing ❒ always use the belt with the tap taut and backwards on the front seat For optimal protection in the event of a never twisted;...
  • Page 69 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. Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of restraint systems, children are considered as adults and wear the seat belts normally.
  • Page 70 WARNING The figures are indicative for assembly purposes only. Re- fer to the instructions supplied with the child restraint. F0S066Ab F0S067Ab fig. 7 fig. 8 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the car For children from 22 kg to 36 kg the size seat belts directly fig.
  • Page 71 PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON Below is a summary of the rules of safety to be followed for carrying children: CHILD’S SEAT USE ❒ Install the child seats on the rear seat, Abarth complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which gov- which is the most protected position in erns the arrangement possibilities for child restraints on the various seats of the car the event of an accident.

  • Page 72: Assembly Setup For Isofix Child Seat

    ❒ Only one child is to be strapped to each ISOFIX CHILD retaining system. RESTRAINT ❒ Always check the seat belts do not fit ASSEMBLY SETUP around the child’s throat. ❒ While travelling, do not let the child sit This car is preset for mounting the Uni- incorrectly or release the belts.
  • Page 73 PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD’S SEAT USE The table below, according to ECE 16 European Directive, shows the different instal- lation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted with Universal Isofix fas- teners. Weight group Orientation Class Isofix position...

  • Page 74: Front Airbags

    AIRBAGS In the event of a collision, a person not WARNING wearing a seat belt may be thrown forward Do not apply stickers or oth- and come into contact with the bag before The car is provided with front air bags for er objects on the steering it has fully opened.
  • Page 75 WARNING 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 fatal in- juries to the baby. Always deactivate the passenger’s airbag when placing a child seat on the front seat.

  • Page 76: Window Bags

    SIDE BAGS - MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG WINDOW BAGS AND SIDE BAG Should it be absolutely necessary to car- SIDE BAG fig. 15 ry a child on the front seat, the passenger’s front air bag and the Side Bag can be de- It consists of an instant-inflating cushion activated.
  • Page 77 IMPORTANT The best protection in the IMPORTANT If any safety device has ac- event of side crash is achieved maintaining tivated due to an accident, refer to the a correct position on the seat. This allows Abarth Dealership to replace them and the correct deployment of the window check system integrity.
  • Page 78 GENERAL WARNINGS WARNING WARNING Do not travel with objects in It someone tried to steal or your lap, in front of your damage your car, and in the WARNING chest, or keeping between your lips event of floods, have the air bag sys- If when turning the key to pipes, pencils, etc..
  • Page 79 WARNING WARNING WARNING Rotating the key on MAR, Front air bag activation if The air bag does not replace the warning light “ turns on, foreseen in case of more se- the safety belts, it increases blinking for a few seconds, to remind vere collisions compared with pre- their effectiveness.
  • Page 80 STARTING THE ENGINE ..........HANDBRAKE ............... USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX ......... CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS......... SNOW TYRES ............... SNOW CHAINS ..............CAR INACTIVITY ...............

  • Page 81: Starting The Engine

    The car is provided with an electronic en- ❒ ensure that the handbrake is up; gine lock device: refer to “The Fiat CO- ❒ put the gear lever into neutral; DE system” paragraph in “Your car” if you cannot start the engine.

  • Page 82: Handbrake

    HANDBRAKE HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED The handbrake lever is located between the two front seats. Proceed as follows: Pull the lever upwards to operate the ❒ drive off slowly, letting the engine turn handbrake.

  • Page 83: Using The Manual Gearbox

    USING THE MANUAL CONTAINING GEARBOX RUNNING COSTS Here are some useful tips to save fuel and To engage the gears, press the clutch pe- minimize polluting emissions of CO dal fully and shift the gear lever into one other pollutants (nitric oxide, unburnt hy- of the required positions (the diagram is drocarbons, fine dusts etc…).
  • Page 84 Accessories fitted on Climate control DRIVING STYLE longitudinal bars The climate control system leads to higher Starting fuel consumption (up to +20% on avera- If not used, remove from the roof acces- ge): use air vents only when the external sories such as: longitudinal bars, ski rack, Do not warm the engine up with the car temperature allows to.

  • Page 85: Snow Tyres

    SNOW TYRES Top speed CONDITIONS OF USE Fuel consumption considerably increases Cold starting Use snow tyres of the same size as the as speed increases. Keep your speed as normal tyres provided with the car. even as possible, avoiding unnecessary Short distances and frequent cold start-ups braking and acceleration which cause ex- will prevent the engine from reaching op-...

  • Page 86: Snow Chains

    SNOW CHAINS EXTENDED IMPORTANT When snow tyres are used with a max speed index below the one CAR INACTIVITY that can be reached by the car (increased Use of snow chains should be in com- by 5%), place a notice in the passenger’s pliance with local regulations.
  • Page 87 ❒ clean and protect the shiny metal parts ❒ inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the nor- using special compounds readily avai- mal specified pressure and check it at lable; intervals; ❒ sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber ❒ do not drain the engine cooling system. windscreen and rear window wiper bla- des and lift them off the glass;...
  • Page 88 BRAKE PAD WEAR ............ENGINE EOBD / INJECTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE ......... SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED.......... FUEL RESERVE............... FIAT CODE PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE..............REAR FOG LIGHTS.............. GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ......... ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE ....FUEL CUT-OFF INERTIAL SWITCH INTERVENTION..............

  • Page 89: General Warnings

    WARNING LIGHTS LOW BRAKE FLUID Handbrake on LEVEL (red) AND MESSAGES The warning light turns on when the hand- brake is on. HANDBRAKE ON (red) IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on Turning the ignition key to MAR the GENERAL WARNINGS when travelling, check that the handbrake warning light turns on, but it should go off Lighting of a warning light is associated to...

  • Page 90: Front Passenger Airbag Deactivated

    FRONT PASSENGER HOT ENGINE WARNING “ AIRBAG COOLANT (red) If when turning the key to DEACTIVATED ¬ MAR the warning light Turning the ignition key to (amber) does not turn on or if it stays on when MAR the warning light turns on, but it travelling (together with the message “...

  • Page 91: Low Battery Charge

    ❒ If the vehicle is used under severe ABS SYSTEM FAILURE LOW ENGINE OIL > conditions(e.g. towing of trailers up- (amber) PRESSURE (red) hill or fully loaded vehicle): slow down Turning the ignition key to and stop the car if the warning light Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light turns on, stays on.

  • Page 92: Dualdrive" Electric Power Steering Failure

    INCOMPLETE DOOR EOBD/INJECTION WARNING ´ LOCKING (red) SYSTEM FAILURE If warning light flashes, (amber yellow) contact Abarth Dealership On certain versions the warn- as soon as possible to have oil ing light turns on when one or Under normal conditions, when changed and instrument panel warn- more doors or the tailgate are not prop- the ignition key is turned to MAR, the...

  • Page 93: Fuel Reserve

    (see “Fiat Code system” in section lice using specific devices. Follow the “Your car”). laws in force in the country where you are driving.

  • Page 94: Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure

    Fuel cut-off inertial switch ESP SYSTEM FAILURE/ SIDE/TAILLIGHTS á AND LOW BEAMS intervention/fuel cut-off not HILL HOLDER FAILURE available (green) (amber) The warning light turns on when the fu- FOLLOW ME HOME ESP system failure el cut-off inertial switch intervenes or (green) when the fuel cut-off system is not avail- Turning the ignition key to MAR the...

  • Page 95: Front Fog Lights

    FRONT FOG LIGHTS ENGAGEMENT OF LIMITED RANGE (versions with reconfigurable (green) SPORT SPORT FUNCTION multifunctional display) The warning light turns on The word lights (up in the mul- The display will show the dedicated mes- when the front fog lights are turned on. tifunction “SPORT”...
  • Page 96 In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found on the Warranty Booklet. You can also connect to the site www.fiat500.com to search for the nearest Abarth Dealership point ENGINE STARTING ............QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT FIX&GO automatic ... WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ....

  • Page 97: Engine Starting

    ENGINE STARTING Never use a quick battery charger for the emergency If the instrument panel warning light start: this might damage the turns on glowing steadily, contact im- electronic system and the en- mediately Abarth Dealership. gine start/supply control units. WARNING F0S078Ab This procedure must be per-...
  • Page 98 ❒ When the engine has been started, re- Proceed as follows: BUMP STARTING move the leads reversing the order ❒ Connect positive terminals (+ sign near Never jump start the engine by pushing, above. the terminal) of the two batteries with towing or driving downhill.

  • Page 99: Quick Tyre Repair

    QUICK TYRE REPAIR The kit fig. 11 includes: KIT - Automatic FIX & ❒ bottle A containing sealer and fitted with: – filling pipe B; The quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go auto- – label C with the caption “max. 80 matic is placed in the boot A-fig.
  • Page 100 ❒ 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 handling the treated tyre; ❒ a compressor D-fig. 11 complete with pressure gauge and fittings, in the boot;...
  • Page 101 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: WARNING Should any tyre get punc- tured due to foreign bodies, The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair If the wheel rim is damaged you can repair it if the dam- kit is effective with external temperatures (the channel is so deformed age doesn’t exceed 4 mm on between -20 °C and +50 °C.
  • Page 102 WARNING WARNING Replace the cylinder contain- ing expired sealing liquid. Dis- Do not operate the com- The cylinder contains ethyl- pose of the cylinder and the pressor for longer than 20 ene glycol. Contains latex: sealant liquid properly. Dis- consecutive minutes. Risk of over- may cause an allergic reaction.
  • Page 103 ❒ Ensure that the handbrake is up. Remove the tyre valve cap, extract the flexible filler tube A-fig. 13 and fasten the ring B onto the tyre valve; F0S086Ab F0S087Ab fig. 13 fig. 14 ❒ make sure that switch D-fig. 14 of the INFLATION PROCEDURE compressor is in position 0 (off), start the engine, plug into the socket E-fig.
  • Page 104 ❒ if reaching the tyre pressure specified in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in sec- tion “Technical Specifications”, start driving immediately; F0S088Ab fig. 15 fig. 16 F0S089Ab ❒ if after 5 minutes it is still impossible ❒ If after this operation it is still impossi- to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage com- ble after 5 minutes to reach at least 1.8 pressor from valve and current outlet,...
  • Page 105 ❒ after driving for about 10 minutes stop WARNING WARNING and check again the tyre pressure; pull Apply the adhesive label in a Stop if the pressure has up the handbrake; position clearly visible by the dropped to less than 1.8 driver as a reminder that the tyre has bars: the automatic Fix &...
  • Page 106 ❒ if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re- WARNING store proper pressure (with engine Remember to inform the running and handbrake on) and restart; workshop that the tyre has ❒ drive with the utmost care to the near- been treated with a quick repair kit.
  • Page 107 CYLINDER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE To replace the cylinder proceed as fol- lows: ❒ disconnect connection A-fig. 18; ❒ turn counter-clockwise the cylinder to replace and raise it; F0S091Ab fig. 18 ❒ fit the new cylinder and turn it clock- wise; ❒ connect connection A to the cylinder and fit the transparent tube B into the proper space.
  • Page 108 ❒ Always check the height of the head- WHEN NEEDING WARNING light beam after changing a bulb; TO CHANGE A BULB Modifications or repairs to ❒ When a bulb is not working, check that the electrical system that are the corresponding fuse is intact before not carried out properly or do not GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS replacing it: refer to the “If a fuse...
  • Page 109 WARNING When handling halogen bulbs If possible, we recommend just touch the metal part. that you let Abarth Dealer- Halogen bulbs contain gas Touching the transparent ship replace the lamps. Prop- under pressure, if they break part of the bulb with your fin- er operation and orientation glass fragments may be thrown gers may reduce the intensity of the...
  • Page 110 IMPORTANT A slight misting may appear BULB TYPES fig. 19 on the internal surface of the headlight: Various types of bulbs are fitted to your this does not indicate a fault and is caused car: by low temperature and the degree of hu- midity in the air.
  • Page 111 Bulb Type Power Ref. figure Main beam headlight Dipped beam headlight Xenon Gas-discharge dipped beam headlights (for versions/markets, where provided) Front sidelight/daylight W21/5W 5/21W Front direction indicators WY21W Front direction indicators (gas-discharge lamps Xenon) PY24W Side direction indicators Rear direction indicators PY21W Rear sidelight R10W...
  • Page 112 IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT For the type of bulb and power rating, see “When needing to change a bulb”. FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS The front light clusters contain sidelights, dipped beam, main beam and direction in- F0S093Ab F0S095Ab fig. 20 fig.
  • Page 113 F0S096Ab F0S097Ab F0S098Ab fig. 23 fig. 24 fig. 25 Side DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS To change the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ prise in the point indicated by the ar- ❒...
  • Page 114 SIDELIGHTS/ DAYLIGHT LIGHTS To change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ remove the protecting rubber cap men- tioned above; ❒ turn the bulb holder clockwise B-fig. 25 and withdraw it; ❒ remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace F0S099Ab F0S101Ab fig. 26 fig.
  • Page 115 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 as follows: ❒ using the screwdriver provided, extract F0S102Ab F0S103Ab fig. 29 fig.
  • Page 116 F0S105Ab F0S107Ab F0S108Ab fig. 32 fig. 34 fig. 35 ❒ replace bulb C-fig. 34 releasing it from BOOT LIGHT the side contacts, then insert the new To change the bulb, proceed as follows: bulb making sure it is correctly clamped ❒...

  • Page 117: If A Fuse Blows

    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 or im- proper action on the system. Check the efficiency of the corresponding F0S109Ab F0S110Ab fig.
  • Page 118 WARNING If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, transmission system) or steering system is triggered, contact a Abarth Dealership. FUSE LOCATION Dashboard fuses To access the fuses you must remove the snap-fitted cover E.
  • Page 119 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 it press device I, release tabs M and remove cover L. The ID number of the electrical compo- nent corresponding to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.
  • Page 120 FUSE TABLE Fuse box on dashboard - fig. 39 FUSE AMPERE Supply of right low beam Supply of left low beam and headlamp direction adjustment control unit Engine compartment shunt control unit switch Lights of front and rear ceiling lights, trunk and door courtesy lights Diagnostic socket, car radio, climate control system, EOBD Stop lights switch, instrument panel node Door central locking...
  • Page 121 Engine compartment control unit - fig. 41 FUSE AMPERE Conditioner compressor Heated rear window, mirror demisters Fuel pump Ignition coil Engine control unit Braking system (control unit, valves) +15 Braking system, electrical driving, yaw sensor Fog headlights Spare Front socket (with or without cigar lighter plug) +15 for backing lights, T02, T05, T14 and T19 relay coils Engine compartment control unit - fig.

  • Page 122: Raising The Car

    IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT WARNING Battery fluid is poisonous IMPORTANT The battery recharging pro- and corrosive: avoid contact cedure is provided as an example only. with your skin and eyes. The battery You are recommended to go to a Abarth recharging operation must be per- Dealership to have this operation per- formed in a ventilated place, away...

  • Page 123: Towing The Car

    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: F0S115Ab F0S116Ab fig. 42 fig. 43 ❒ release the cap A (only present in the rear section Fig.
  • Page 124 SCHEDULED SERVICING ..........SERVICE SCHEDULE ............REGULAR INSPECTIONS ..........DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR ........CHECKING FLUID LEVELS..........AIR CLEANER ..............POLLEN FILTER ..............BATTERY ................WHEELS AND TYRES ............RUBBER HOSES ..............WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS ....BODYWORK ................ INTERIORS ................

  • Page 125: Scheduled Servicing

    SCHEDULED SERVICING IMPORTANT Scheduled service coupons IMPORTANT You are advised to contact are required by the manufacturer. Default Abarth Dealership in the event of any mi- may invalidate the warranty. nor operating faults, without waiting for Correct maintenance is essential for en- the next service coupon.

  • Page 126: Service Schedule

    SERVICE SCHEDULE Service coupons shall be performed every 30,000 km Thousands of kilometres Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure ● ● ● ● ● ● if required Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights, ●...
  • Page 127 Thousands of kilometres ● ● ● ● ● ● Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear ● ● ● ● ● ● Replace the air filter cartridge Top up fluids (engine coolant, ● ● ● ● ● ● brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.) ●...

  • Page 128: Regular Inspections

    ❒ check cleanness of bonnet and boot REGULAR DEMANDING locks and lever cleanness and lubrica- INSPECTIONS USE OF THE CAR tion; ❒ visually inspect the conditions of: en- Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, Should prevailing use of the car be under gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and check and top up if required: one of the following specially heavy con-...

  • Page 129: Checking Fluid Levels

    CHECKING FLUID LEVELS A. Engine oil filler B. Engine oil level dispstick C. Engine coolant D. Windscreen washer fluid E. Brake fluid F. Battery WARNING F0S117Ab fig. 1 Never smoke while working in the engine compartment. there might be flammable gases and vapours, with fire hazards.
  • Page 130 ENGINE OIL fig.1 Engine oil consumption WARNING Check the oil level a few minutes (about The maximum engine oil consumption is Proceed very carefully inside 5) after the engine has stopped, with the usually 400 grams every 1000 km. the engine compartment car parked on level ground.
  • Page 131 ENGINE COOLANT fig. 1 WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW PARAFLU antifreeze is used WASHER FLUID fig. 1 in the engine cooling system. The coolant level must be checked when Use fluid of the same type the engine is cold and must be between To add fluid, remove the cap D, pressing contained in the cooling sys- the MIN and MAX lines on the vessel.
  • Page 132 BRAKE FLUID fig. 1 WARNING Prevent brake fluid which is The symbol π , on the con- highly corrosive from coming Release cap E: check that the liquid con- into contact with painted tained in the tank is at the maximum level. tainer indicates a synthetic parts.

  • Page 133: Air Cleaner

    AIR CLEANER/ BATTERY WARNING POLLEN FILTER Running the battery with an The car fits a low-maintenance battery: no excessively low liquid level top-ups with distilled water are needed in will damage the battery beyond re- Have the air cleaner or the pollen filter re- normal conditions of use.
  • Page 134 IMPORTANT If the charge level remains WARNING Incorrect assembly of electric for a long time under 50%, the battery is and electronic devices may When you must perform any damaged by sulphation, reducing its ca- cause severe damage to your operation on the battery or pacity and starting attitude.

  • Page 135: Wheels And Tyres

    WHEELS AND TYRES Wrong pressure causes abnormal wear of tyres fig. 4: Check the tyre pressures every couple of A normal pressure: evenly worn tread. weeks and before long journies. B low pressure: tread particularly worn This check should be carried out with the on the edges.

  • Page 136: Rubber Hoses

    ❒ a tyre will age even if it is not used RUBBER HOSES WARNING much. Cracks in the tread and on the If the pressure is too low the sidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have the As far as the brake system and fuel rubber tyre will get overheated, with tyres checked by specialised personnel hoses are concerned, carefully follow the...

  • Page 137: Windscreen/Rear Window Wipers

    WINDSCREEN/ REAR WINDOW WIPERS BLADES Periodically clean the rubber part using special products; TUTELA PROFES- SIONAL SC 35 is recommended. F0S119Ab F0S120Ab fig. 5 fig. 6 Replace the blades if the rubber edge is de- formed or worn. In all cases, it is advisable Replacing the windscreen Changing the rear to replace them approximately once a year.

  • Page 138: Bodywork

    BODYWORK PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS The main causes of corrosion are the fol- lowing: ❒ atmospheric pollution; ❒ salty air and humidity (coastal areas, or F0S122Ab F0S123Ab fig. 7 fig. 8 hot humid climates); ❒ seasonal environment conditions. SPRAY NOZZLES Rear window wiper fig.
  • Page 139 ❒ spraying of plastic parts, with a protec- Normal maintenance of paintwork consists Do not wash the car after it has been tive function, in the more exposed in washing the car: the frequency depends parked in the sun or when the engine is points: underdoor, inner fender parts, on the conditions and environment where bonnet is hot: this could take the shine off...

  • Page 140: Interiors

    INTERIORS Windows Front headlights Use specific window cleaner products. IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub- Periodically check that water is not trapped stances (e.g.: petrol) or ketenes (e.g.: ace- Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching under the mats (due to water dripping off tone) for cleaning front headlight plastic the glass or damaging the transparency.
  • Page 141 CLEANING SEATS INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS AND FABRIC PARTS It is advisable to clean interior parts with a moist cloth and a solution of water and Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacu- mild soap. Use specific products for clean- um cleaner.
  • Page 142 IDENTIFICATION DATA ..........ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS....ENGINE .................. FUEL FEED/IGNITION ............TRANSMISSION ..............BRAKES ................... SUSPENSIONS............... STEERING................WHEELS .................. DIMENSIONS................. PERFORMANCE ..............WEIGHTS ................CAPACITIES................FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS..........FUEL CONSUMPTION ............EMISSIONS ..............RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL (Declaration of conformity) ..........

  • Page 143: Identification Data

    IDENTIFICATION DATA F Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded with trailer. Take note of the identification codes. The G Maximum vehicle weight on front axle. following identification codes are printed H Maximum vehicle weight on rear axle. and shown on the plates: ❒...
  • Page 144 The plate is applied on the external tail- ing identification data: gate post (left side) and it bears the fol- lowing data: ❒ car model ; A Paint manufacturer. ❒ chassis number. B Colour name. C Fiat colour code. D Respray and touch up code.

  • Page 145: Engine Codes - Bodywork Versions

    ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS Versions Engine type code Bodywork version code 1.4 TB BZ ABARTH 312A1000 312AXD1A 05B...

  • Page 146: Engine

    ENGINE GENERAL 1.4 TB BZ ABARTH Engine code 312A1000 Cycle Otto Number and layout of cylinders 4 in line Piston bore and stroke 72 x 84 Total displacement 1368 Compression ratio 9.8 : 1 Maximum power (EEC) corresponding ratio 5500 NORMAL SPORT Maximum torque (EEC)

  • Page 147: Fuel Feed/Ignition

    FUEL FEED/IGNITION 1.4 TB BZ ABARTH Fuel feed Multipoint electronic injection phased, sequential with fixed geometry turbocharger WARNING Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire. TRANSMISSION 1.4 TB BZ ABARTH Gearbox...

  • Page 148: Brakes

    BRAKES 1.4 TB BZ ABARTH Service brakes: – front disk type (self-ventilated disc) – rear solid disc Parking brake controlled by hand lever, acting on rear brakes IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes are applied.

  • Page 149: Wheels

    WHEELS WHEEL GEOMETRY Toe-in measured between rims: 0,5 ± 1 mm RIMS AND TYRES The values refer to the car in running or- Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless ra- der. dial carcass tyres. All approved tyres are listed in the Log Book. IMPORTANT In the event of discrepan- cies between the information provided on F0S127Ab...
  • Page 150 Maximum speed rating READING RIM MARKINGS fig. 4 Q = up to 160 km/h. Example: 5,00 B x 14 H2 R = up to 170 km/h. 5,00 = rim width in inches 1. S = up to 180 km/h. = rim drop centre outline (side T = up to 190 km/h.
  • Page 151 Versions Rims Tyres Tyres Standard tyre Snow tyre 1.4 TB BZ J x 16H2-ET35 195/45 R16 84 V XL* 7 J x 17H2-ET38 205/40 R17 84 W XL ABARTH * 7 mm chains can be fitted. ** Winter tyres (Pirelli Snow Sport 195/45 R16) are also available to be used if the car is mainly driven on snow-covered roads. COLD INFLATION PRESSURE (bar) Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm.

  • Page 152: Dimensions

    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 Unladen boot volume (V.D.A. standards) ....185 litres fig. 6 F0S128Ab Versions ▲ ▲ ▲ 1.4 TB BZ ABARTH 3657 2300...

  • Page 153: Performance

    PERFORMANCE Top admitted speed after initial car use in km/h. 1.4 TB BZ ABARTH...

  • Page 154: Weights

    WEIGHTS Weights (kg) 1.4 TB BZ ABARTH Unladen weight (with all liquids, fuel tank filled to 90% and without optional equipment): 1035 Carrying capacity (*) including the driver: Maximum admitted loads (**) – front axle: – rear axle: – total: 1425 Towable loads –...

  • Page 155: Capacities

    CAPACITIES 1.4 TB BZ ABARTH Prescribed fuels and Original lubricants Fuel tank: litres Unleaded petrol, at least 95 including a reserve of: litres R.O.N. (Specification EN 228) Engine cooling system: Mixture of 50% distilled water and PARAFLU (❑) litres 5.15 SELENIA ABARTH 10W50 Engine sump: litres...

  • Page 156: Fluids And Lubricants

    FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND SPECIFICATIONS Fluid and lubricant specifications Recommended Change for correct car operation fluids and lubricants intervals Lubricants for According to All synthetic lubricant SAE 10W50 grade SELENIA petrol engines Service Schedule ABARTH 10W50 Contractual Technical Reference N°...
  • Page 157 Synthetic lubricant, grade SAE 75W- 85 Exceeds the TUTELA CAR Mechanical gearbox TECHNYX API GL4 PLUS, FIAT 9.55550 specifications and differential Contractual Technical Lubricants and greases Reference N° F010.B05 for movement CV joints...

  • Page 158: Fuel Consumption

    FUEL CONSUMPTION ❒ extraurban cycle: frequent accelera- IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic tions in all gears, simulating extraurban situations, weather conditions, driving use of the car: speed varies between 0 style, general conditions of the car, trim The fuel consumption figures given in the and 120 km/h;...

  • Page 159: Co 2 Emissions

    EMISSIONS The CO emission levels at the exhaust given in the following tables refer to combined consumption. Versions emissions according to European Directive in force (g/km) 1.4 TB BZ ABARTH...
  • Page 161 Boot light ..........46 Child seats BS System ........53 (compliance for use) ....70-72 – bulb replacement ......115 Accessories purchased by Cigar lighter ......... 39 Boot............46 the owner .......... 60 Climatic comfort ........ 27 – opening ........... 46 Air filter ..........
  • Page 162 – rear bulb replacement ....113 Front seats ........... 23 Hill Holder system ......55 – cleaning ........... 140 Hill Holder system ......55 Door lock device locking/unlocking from outside ........43 Fuel cap ..........61 dentification data ......142 Doors ............
  • Page 163 – request for extra remote – use of ..........64 ain beam headlights ....... 34 controls .......... – load limiters ........65 – activation ........34 – battery replacement ....– maintenance ........67 – flashing the headlights ....34 Rear fog lights ........
  • Page 164 Technical data ........141 – menu esc ......... 13 Third brake light ......... 114 – setup menu ........13 Top speeds ........... 152 Windows (cleaning) ......139 Windscreen and rear screen wipers 136 Towing the car ........122 Windscreen washer ......35 Transmission ........
  • Page 165 “End of Life Vehicles” to approved environmental standards. To find out the location of your nearest authorised treatment facility, offering free of charge take-back, simply contact one of our dealers or refer to the Fiat web site or call the toll free number 00800 3428 0000.
  • Page 166 RIGHT HAND DRIVE DASHBOARD The presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the trim level. FOS140Ab fig. 1 1. Side vent – 2. Right stalk: controls wiper, washer, trip computer – 3. Turbo pressure gauge – 4. Instrument panel and warning lights –...
  • Page 167 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD INSTRUMENTS Versions with multifunctional display A Speedometer (speed indicator) B Rev counter C Multifunctional display with digital fu- el level indicator and digital indicator of engine coolant temperature. Versions with reconfigurable multifunctional display A Speedometer (speed indicator) B Rev counter C Configurable multifunctional display with digital fuel level indicator and dig-...
  • Page 169 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. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia) Print N.
  • Page 170 ENGLISH 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.

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