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  • Page 2 Dear Customer Thank you for selecting Abarth and congratulations on your choice of an Abarth Punto Evo. We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way.
  • Page 3 VERY IMPORTANT REFUELLING ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES Only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical (RON) not less than 95 conforming to the European accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the specification EN 228.

  • Page 4: Knowing Your Vehicle

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE DASHBOARD The presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the version. SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE AND CARE fig. 1 F0U001Ab TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Adjustable side air vents –...

  • Page 5: The Fiat Code System

    The acknowledgement code is sent only if the Fiat MAINTENANCE CODE system control unit has recognised the code AND CARE transmitted from the key. Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine TECHNICAL management control unit. SPECIFICATIONS If the code is not recognised correctly during ignition, warning light comes on in the instrument panel.

  • Page 6: The Keys

    THE KEYS In this case turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if the lock persists try again with the spare set of keys. KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Contact an Abarth Dealership if you still cannot start CODE CARD fig. 3 the engine.
  • Page 7 WARNING All the keys and the CODE card must be KNOWING handed over to the new owner when Button B should only be pressed when YOUR VEHICLE selling the car. the key is away from the body, in particular from the eyes and from objects that can be spoilt (e.g.
  • Page 8 LED indications on the dashboard fig. 5 Replacing the battery of the key with remote control fig. 6 KNOWING When locking the doors, the LED on the button A YOUR VEHICLE switches on for about 3 seconds and than starts flashing To replace the battery, proceed as follows: (deterrence function).
  • Page 9 REPLACING THE REMOTE Used batteries are harmful to the KNOWING CONTROL COVER fig. 7 environment. They should be disposed YOUR VEHICLE of, as specified by law, in the special To replace the remote control cover, follow the containers provided, otherwise take them to procedure shown in the diagram.
  • Page 10 KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL fig. 8 ALARM KNOWING The metal insert of the key A is fixed. The car’s alarm system is available from Lineaccessori YOUR VEHICLE Abarth. The key operates: ❒ the ignition switch; SAFETY ❒ the door locks; ❒...
  • Page 11 The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following: KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Tailgate Type of key Unlocking the doors Door closing flashing opening from the outside Dead lock (*) Key without remote control Turn key anticlockwise Turn key clockwise –...
  • Page 12 IGNITION WARNING KNOWING If the ignition device has been tampered YOUR VEHICLE The key can be turned to 3 different positions fig. 9: with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it ❒ STOP: engine off, key can be extracted, steering checked over by an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible.
  • Page 13 STEERING LOCK WARNING KNOWING It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any YOUR VEHICLE Engagement after-sales operation involving steering system or steering column modifications (e.g. When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the installing an anti-theft device) which could steering wheel until it locks.

  • Page 14: Instrument Panel

    INSTRUMENT PANEL KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE A Speedometer (speed indicator) B Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light SAFETY C Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light STARTING D Rev counter AND DRIVING E Reconfigurable multifunction display WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES F0U011Ab fig.
  • Page 15 INSTRUMENTS This behaviour is standard as it takes place during the KNOWING activation of the climate control system or the fan. YOUR VEHICLE It should not be considered as a fault. In these cases, The instrument background colour and type may vary a slow change in revs is used to protect the battery according to the versions.
  • Page 16 See the description in the “Refuelling” paragraph. C Low engine coolant temperature. KNOWING IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and warning H High engine coolant temperature. YOUR VEHICLE light A will flash to indicate a fault in the system. If this is Warning light B may light up (and a message on the the case, go to an Abarth Dealership to have the system reconfigurable multifunction display may appear in...
  • Page 17 RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION “STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 15 KNOWING DISPLAY The standard screen shows the following information: YOUR VEHICLE A Time The car may be equipped with a reconfigurable B Date multifunction display that, according to previous D Odometer (display of distance travelled in settings, will show useful driving information.
  • Page 18 CONTROL BUTTONS FOR Passenger compartment light adjustment RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION KNOWING – on the standard screen, they control instrument panel YOUR VEHICLE DISPLAY fig. 17 brightness, the radio and the automatic climate control To scroll through the displayed menu and the system.

  • Page 19: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU Selecting an option from the main menu with a submenu: KNOWING – briefly press the MENU ESC button to display the first YOUR VEHICLE The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a submenu option; cycle which can be selected through buttons + and – to –...
  • Page 20 Hold down the MENU ESC button: The menu consists of the following items: KNOWING – to return to the set up menu if you are in the main – MENU YOUR VEHICLE menu; – SPEED BEEP – to return to the main menu if you are at another point –...
  • Page 21 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS NB You can select a speed between 30 and 200 km/h, KNOWING or 20 and 125 mph depending on the selected unit, see YOUR VEHICLE “Setting measurement unit (Unit)”. The setting will SPEED BEEP increase/decrease by five units each time the button + / (Setting the speed limit) –...
  • Page 22 CORNERING LIGHTS – briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the (activation/deactivation of Cornering lights menu screen or hold the button down to go back to the KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE – Fog lights with cornering function) standard screen without saving. This function activates/deactivates the corner lights.
  • Page 23 SET TIME – briefly press MENU ESC: “minutes” will flash on the KNOWING (Setting the clock) display; YOUR VEHICLE – press the button + or – for setting; This function enables the clock to be set through two submenus: “Time” and “Format”. –...
  • Page 24 SET DATE FIRST PAGE (Setting the date) (display of information KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE on the main screen) Using this function you can update the date (day – month – year). This function allows you to choose the information you would like to see on the main screen. You can choose Proceed as follows to update: to display the date or the turbocharger boost pressure.
  • Page 25 SEE RADIO (Display of audio information) AUTOCLOSE KNOWING (Automatic central locking with car With this function the display shows information about YOUR VEHICLE moving) the sound system. When activated (On), this function locks the doors – Radio: selected radio station frequency or RDS automatically when the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.
  • Page 26 MEASUREMENT UNITS If the distance unit is set to mi, fuel consumption is (Setting measurement units) displayed in mpg. KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE With this function is possible to set the unit of – press + or – to make your choice; measurement in three submenus: “Distance”, –...
  • Page 27 LANGUAGE (Selecting language) WARNING VOLUME KNOWING (Adjusting the failure/warning buzzer Display messages can be shown in different languages: YOUR VEHICLE volume) Italian, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Polish, Turkish and Dutch. With this function the volume of the buzzer which accompanies the display of any failure/warning can be To set the desired language, proceed as follows: adjusted according to 8 levels.
  • Page 28 BUTTON VOLUME SERVICE (Scheduled servicing) (Adjusting the button volume) KNOWING Using this function you can display information about YOUR VEHICLE This function may be used to adjust (to 8 levels) the the mileage intervals for car servicing. volume of the noise made when the MENU ESC, + e – To consult this display, proceed as follows: buttons are pressed.
  • Page 29 AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) KNOWING (Passenger front air bag and side bag (for versions/markets where provided) YOUR VEHICLE – protecting chest/pelvis – activation/deactivation) With this function is possible to turn the day lights on and off. This function is used to activate/deactivate the front Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this passenger’s airbag.

  • Page 30: Trip Computer

    TRIP COMPUTER Values displayed KNOWING Outside temperature YOUR VEHICLE General information Indicates the temperature outside the vehicle passenger The Trip computer is used to display information on car compartment. operation when the key is turned to MAR. This function Range is made up of two separate trips called “Trip A”...
  • Page 31 Trip time New mission KNOWING Time elapsed since the start of the new journey. This begins after a reset: YOUR VEHICLE IMPORTANT In the absence of information, Trip – “manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the Computer values are displayed with “----”. When relevant button;...

  • Page 32: Front Seats

    FRONT SEATS Height adjustment fig. 20 (for versions/markets where provided) KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Move lever B upwards or downwards to achieve the WARNING required height. Any adjustments should be carried out only when the vehicle is stationary. IMPORTANT Adjustment must only be carried out SAFETY when seated in the relevant seat.

  • Page 33: Rear Seats

    REAR SEATS Backrest tilting fig. 21 KNOWING To access the rear seats, pull handle A upwards: the YOUR VEHICLE To fold the rear seats, refer to the “Extending the boot” backrest will fold forwards and the seat will slide paragraph in this section. forwards when you push the backrest.

  • Page 34: Head Restraints

    HEAD RESTRAINTS REAR fig. 23 KNOWING To move the head restraint upwards, raise it until a click YOUR VEHICLE is heard (position of use). FRONT fig. 22 To bring it to the position of non-use, press button A The front head restraints are fixed on the backrest and and lower the head restraint into the backrest.

  • Page 35: Steering Wheel

    STEERING WHEEL WARNING KNOWING It is absolutely forbidden to carry out YOUR VEHICLE The driver can adjust the height and axial position of the any after-market operation involving steering wheel. steering system or steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows: device) which could adversely affect SAFETY...

  • Page 36: Rear View Mirrors

    REAR VIEW MIRRORS ELECTROCHROMIC REAR-VIEW MIRROR fig. 26 (for versions/markets where provided) KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Some versions have an electrochromic mirror with REAR VIEW MIRROR fig. 25 automatic antiglare function. The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes its When the function is active, LED A on the mirror is on.
  • Page 37 DOOR MIRRORS When driving, the mirrors should always KNOWING be in position 1-fig. 28. YOUR VEHICLE Adjustment fig. 27 This operation is possible only with the key turned to MAR. Defrosting/demisting SAFETY (for versions/markets where provided) To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows: ❒...

  • Page 38: Heating And Ventilation

    HEATING AND VENTILATION KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE F0U029Ab SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE AND CARE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS fig. 29 CONTENTS 1. Fixed upper vent – 2. Adjustable central vents – 3. Fixed side vents – 4. Adjustable side vents – 5. Lower vents for front seats –...
  • Page 39 ADJUSTABLE SIDE AND OPENING/CLOSING THE VENTS KNOWING CENTRE VENTS fig. 30-31-32 To open/close the air vents, move the wheel fig. 32. YOUR VEHICLE A Fixed vent for side windows ç = vent closed B Adjustable side vents å = vent open C Adjustable centre vents SAFETY Vents A are fixed.

  • Page 40: Control System

    MANUAL CLIMATE Knob C adjusts air distribution KNOWING CONTROL SYSTEM ¶ to direct air to the centre and side vents; YOUR VEHICLE ß to send air to the feet and direct cooler air to the CONTROLS fig. 33 dashboard vents, in intermediate temperature conditions;...
  • Page 41 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (cooling) KNOWING To ventilate the passenger compartment well, proceed For fast cooling of the passenger compartment, proceed YOUR VEHICLE as follows: as follows: ❒ turn knob A to the blue section; ❒ turn knob A to the blue section; ❒...
  • Page 42 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING FAST PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING KNOWING Proceed as follows: YOUR VEHICLE For the fast heating of the passenger compartment, ❒ turn knob A to the red section; proceed as follows: ❒ turn knob C to the required symbol; ❒...
  • Page 43 FRONT WINDOW FAST DEMISTING/ Window demisting KNOWING DEFROSTING (WINDSCREEN AND SIDE In the event of considerable external moisture and/or YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS) rain and/or large differences in temperature inside and Proceed as follows: outside the passenger compartment, perform the following preventive window demisting procedure: ❒...
  • Page 44 HEATED REAR WINDSCREEN INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATION AND DOOR MIRRORS ACTIVATION KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE DEMISTING/DEFROSTING fig. 34 • Press so that the button LED is on. (for versions/markets where provided) It is advisable to switch the internal air recirculation on Press the button A to activate this function; once whilst queueing or in tunnels to prevent the enabled, the light on the button comes on.
  • Page 45 TWO-ZONE AUTOMATIC E heated rear window on/off button KNOWING CLIMATE CONTROL F MONO function activation button (set temperature YOUR VEHICLE alignment) and passenger side temperature (for versions/markets where provided) adjustment knob G climate control on/off button DESCRIPTION SAFETY H fan speed increase/decrease The car is equipped with a two-zone climate control system which allows you to adjust the air temperature I air distribution selection buttons;...
  • Page 46 AUTOMATIC FUNCTION OF THE ADJUSTING THE FAN SPEED CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM KNOWING Press button p to increase/decrease the fan speed. YOUR VEHICLE (AUTO function) The 12 possible speeds are indicated by bars lighting up Press the AUTO button; the system will automatically on the display: adjust: ❒...
  • Page 47 These functions are: INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATION KNOWING ACTIVATION ❒ climate control compressor engagement (with an YOUR VEHICLE Press button T . outside temperature above 4°C); Air recirculation is carried out according to two ❒ switching off, if previously on, of the interior air possible operating modes: recirculation (LED on button T off);...
  • Page 48 SET TEMPERATURE ALIGNMENT The deactivation of the climate control compressor is (MONO function) memorised even after the engine has stopped. To turn the KNOWING climate control compressor back on, press button ò again YOUR VEHICLE Press the MONO button to align the temperature or press AUTO: if you press AUTO, the other manual between the driver side and passenger side.
  • Page 49 Air flow distribution between the footwell ADDITIONAL HEATER KNOWING vents and the windscreen and front side window (for versions/markets where provided) YOUR VEHICLE demisting/defrosting vents. This distribution This device warms up the passenger compartment more setting allows the passenger compartment to quickly when it is very cold and the engine coolant warm up efficiently and prevents the windows temperature is low.

  • Page 50: External Lights

    EXTERNAL LIGHTS The automatic operation of the daytime running lights can be activated/deactivated via the display menu (see KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE “Reconfigurable multifunction display” paragraph in this The left-hand stalk operates most of the external lights. section). If the daytime running lights are deactivated, no The ignition key has to be in the MAR position for the light comes on when the twist switch is turned to exterior lights to come on.
  • Page 51 ¥ Î MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS fig. 36 lights will blink on the instrument panel. KNOWING The indicators switch off automatically when the With twist switch in position , push the stalk forward YOUR VEHICLE steering wheel is straightened. toward the dashboard (stable position). The warning light on the instrument panel will come on.

  • Page 52: Window Washing

    WINDOW WASHING When the stalk is moved, the light on the instrument panel will light up and the corresponding KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE message will appear in the display (see “Warning lights The right-hand lever fig. 38 controls windscreen and messages”) as long as the function is on. The wiper/washer and heated rear window wiper/washer warning light comes on when the lever is operated and operation.
  • Page 53 When released, the stalk returns to its default position The wiper stops working three strokes after the stalk is KNOWING and the wipers automatically switch off. released. A further stroke 6 seconds later completes YOUR VEHICLE the wiping operation. ≤ With the twist switch at , the windscreen wiper will automatically adapt to the speed of the car.
  • Page 54 Deactivation The rear window wiper will operate in continuous mode when the windscreen wiper is on and reverse KNOWING ≤ Move the stalk twist switch away from the position YOUR VEHICLE gear is engaged. fig. 38 or turn the ignition key to STOP. When the engine is next started (key at MAR), the sensor will not Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard (unstable ≤...

  • Page 55: Cruise Control

    ❒ move the stalk upwards (+) for at least one second, CRUISE CONTROL KNOWING then release it. The car speed is now memorised and (for versions/markets where provided) YOUR VEHICLE you can therefore release the accelerator pedal. This is an electronically controlled device which allows If needed (when overtaking for instance), you can the vehicle to be driven at a chosen speed above 30 accelerate simply by pressing the accelerator pedal;...
  • Page 56 ❒ pressing the clutch pedal; INCREASING THE MEMORISED SPEED ❒ pressing the accelerator pedal; in this case, the KNOWING This can be done in two ways: YOUR VEHICLE system is not really switched off but the request for ❒ by pressing the accelerator and then memorising the acceleration takes priority.

  • Page 57: Ceiling Lights

    CEILING LIGHTS The switch B is a spot light; when the ceiling light is off, KNOWING it switches the following on individually: YOUR VEHICLE ❒ light C if pressed on the left side; FRONT COURTESY LIGHT WITH SPOT ❒ light D if pressed on the right side. LIGHTS fig.
  • Page 58 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT fig. 41 TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE KNOWING After removing the key from the ignition, the courtesy For versions fitted with boot light, the light comes on YOUR VEHICLE lights switch on according to the following modes: automatically when opening the tailgate and it will go ❒...
  • Page 59 CONTROLS PARKING LIGHTS KNOWING These lights can be turned on only with the ignition key YOUR VEHICLE at STOP or removed, by moving the left stalk twist HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS fig. 43 and then to 6 or 2. switch first to They are turned on by pressing switch A, regardless of The warning light 3 on the instrument panel comes on.
  • Page 60 REAR FOG LIGHT fig. 45 DOOR LOCK fig. 47 KNOWING These lights come on, with the dipped headlights on or To lock all doors at the same time, press button A, YOUR VEHICLE with the side lights and fog lights on (for versions/ located on the centre console control panel, regardless markets where provided) by pressing the button 4.
  • Page 61 FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM Door unlocking in the event of an accident KNOWING This intervenes in the case of an impact causing: If the fuel cut-off system activates following an accident, YOUR VEHICLE the doors will be automatically unlocked to allow access ❒...

  • Page 62: Interior Fittings

    INTERIOR FITTINGS COMPARTMENTS IN THE GLOVE BOX fig. 49 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Inside the glove compartment, for versions/markets GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig. 48 where provided, there may be a card carrier A, a pen To open the glove compartment, operate the opening holder B, a vehicle document holder C and an oddments handle A.
  • Page 63 SIDE ODDMENTS COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT IN CENTRAL CONSOLE KNOWING The storage compartment A-fig. 50 is located on the Compartment A-fig. 52 is located on the central console YOUR VEHICLE dashboard, to the left of the steering wheel. in front of the handbrake. To open and close the compartment, use handle B-fig.
  • Page 64 FRONT ARMREST WITH To bring this to the standard position, push it down as STORAGE COMPARTMENT shown in fig. 53. KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE (for versions/markets where provided) Press button A-fig. 54 to raise the top of the armrest in order to use storage compartment B. Certain versions are fitted with an armrest A-fig.
  • Page 65 CAN HOLDER fig. 56 CARD HOLDERS fig. 57 KNOWING There are two cup/can holders on the central console The central console has slots where you can keep YOUR VEHICLE (behind the handbrake). telephone cards, tickets, CDs. CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 58 (for versions/markets where provided) SAFETY This is located on the central tunnel in front of the...
  • Page 66 IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has IMPORTANT Do not use the container as an ashtray turned itself off. and a waste paper basket at the same time: it might KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE catch fire in contact with cigarette stubs. WARNING SAFETY The cigar lighter gets very hot.
  • Page 67 SUN VISORS fig. 61 DOCUMENT HOLDER POCKET KNOWING (for versions/markets where provided) They are located at the sides of the driving rear view YOUR VEHICLE mirror. They may be positioned at the front and at the On certain versions a document holder pocket is side.

  • Page 68: Power Socket

    POWER SOCKET DASHBOARD STORAGE COMPARTMENT (for versions/markets where provided) KNOWING Compartment A-fig. 64 is located in the middle of the YOUR VEHICLE This is located in the boot, on the left side of the plastic dashboard. To use it, open flap B by pushing its button. support for the parcel shelf fig.
  • Page 69 SKY DOME SUNROOF Opening KNOWING (for versions/markets where provided) Press and hold button B-fig. 65, and the front pane will YOUR VEHICLE mode to the “spoiler” position; press button B-fig. 65 The large electric sunroof comprises two panes of glass, again for over half a second to make the sunroof slide one of which is mobile and the other fixed.
  • Page 70 ANTI-PINCH SAFETY DEVICE If a transverse roof rack is fitted, the KNOWING sunroof should be used in the “spoiler” The sunroof has an anti-pinch safety system capable of YOUR VEHICLE position only. detecting the presence of an obstacle whilst the roof is closing;...
  • Page 71 INITIALISATION PROCEDURE EMERGENCY OPERATION KNOWING After the battery has been disconnected or a fuse has If the switch does not work, the sunroof can be YOUR VEHICLE blown, the operation of the sliding roof must be operated manually as follows: ❒...
  • Page 72 DOORS If one or more doors are open after turning the key, only the LED on button A-fig. 69 will blink rapidly for KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE approximately three seconds. If the doors are closed but DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING the boot is open, the doors are locked: the direction indicators (only when locking is carried out using button Locking from the outside Á...
  • Page 73 Door unlocking from the outside For versions/markets where provided, when the KNOWING exterior lights are on, the interior door handle is lit by Briefly press button Ë fig. 67 to unlock the doors YOUR VEHICLE an LED. remotely, turn on the ceiling lights for a limited period and double flash the direction indicators, or insert the Following the locking of the doors using: key into the driver’s door lock and turn it anticlockwise...
  • Page 74 IMPORTANT With central locking on, pulling the DEAD LOCK internal handle of one of the front doors will unlock that (for versions/markets where provided) KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE door. Individual doors can be unlocked by pulling the This safety device inhibits the operation of: opening handle of one of the rear doors.

  • Page 75: Power Windows

    POWER WINDOWS Device activation KNOWING The dead lock device is automatically activated on every YOUR VEHICLE Two switches fig. 70 on the inner armrest of the door when pressing the remote control button Á briefly driver’s door control the following with the ignition key twice, fig.
  • Page 76 Keep the button pressed for longer than half a WARNING second to operate the automatic continuous winding of KNOWING Incorrect use of the power windows may YOUR VEHICLE the window. The window will stop when it is fully be dangerous. Before and during opened or closed, or when the button is pressed again.
  • Page 77 BOOT Putting additional objects onto the parcel KNOWING shelf or rear door (speakers, spoiler, etc.), YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE BOOT except when approved by the manufacturer, can affect the correct operation of The boot can be opened by pressing button A-fig. 72. the side gas shock absorbers of the rear door It can also be opened by pressing button R on the itself.
  • Page 78 OPENING THE BOOT IN AN EMERGENCY WARNING fig. 75 KNOWING When travelling, do not put any object YOUR VEHICLE on the parcel shelf because they can To open the boot from inside if the car battery is flat or injure passengers in the event of an accident or the electric lock of the rear door is faulty, proceed as sudden braking.
  • Page 79 ❒ tilt the cushions forward as shown by the arrow EXTENDING THE BOOT KNOWING fig. 76; Tilting the rear seat forwards gives maximum loading YOUR VEHICLE ❒ operate the handles A and B-fig. 77 to release the volume. backrests and guide them down onto the cushion. Proceed as follows: ❒...
  • Page 80 Repositioning the rear seat fig. 79 Make sure the backrest is properly secured at both sides to prevent it moving forward in the event of sharp KNOWING Raise the backrests and push them back until the locking YOUR VEHICLE braking that may cause injuries to passengers. click of both retainers is heard.
  • Page 81 REMOVING THE PARCEL SHELF Once removed, the parcel shelf can be positioned KNOWING between the back of the front seats and the folded To remove the parcel shelf in order to extend the boot: YOUR VEHICLE cushion of the rear seat fig. 82. release the upper ends of the links A-fig.
  • Page 82 BONNET CLOSURE KNOWING Proceed as follows: YOUR VEHICLE ❒ hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the OPENING other remove the rod C-fig. 86 from the hole E and Proceed as follows: fit it back into its catch D-fig. 85; ❒...
  • Page 83 WARNING WARNING KNOWING The bonnet must always be perfectly Positioning the support rod incorrectly YOUR VEHICLE closed while travelling for safety reasons. could cause the bonnet to fall suddenly. Make sure that the bonnet is properly closed and that the lock is engaged. If you notice whilst driving that the lock is not perfectly SAFETY engaged, stop at once and close the bonnet...
  • Page 84 ROOF RACK/SKI RACK WARNING KNOWING After travelling a short distance, check YOUR VEHICLE The front hooks are located at points A-fig. 87. that the attachment fixing screws are tight. The rear hooks are located at points B marked by the ( O ) symbols on the rear side windows.
  • Page 85 HEADLIGHTS Adjusting headlight alignment fig. 88 KNOWING To adjust, press buttons Ò and  on the control panel. YOUR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT BEAM AIMING The display located on the instrument panel provides a visual indication of the adjustment position. The correct direction of the headlights is essential for the comfort and safety of the driver and other road Position 0 –...

  • Page 86: Abs System

    ABS SYSTEM This film is provided by Lineaccessori Abarth and is available at Abarth Dealerships. KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS before, it is The illustrations refer to the switch from driving on the advisable to perform a few tests on slippery surface, left to driving on the right.
  • Page 87 FAILURE WARNING WARNING KNOWING The ABS system gets the most out of the YOUR VEHICLE ABS failure available grip but it cannot improve it. Therefore, you should take great care when ABS failure is indicated by the turning on of warning light >...
  • Page 88 BRAKE ASSIST (integrated ESP emergency WARNING braking assistance) KNOWING If only warning light x on the instrument YOUR VEHICLE panel comes on, with a message in the This system (which cannot be deactivated) recognises reconfigurable multifunction display, stop the car emergency braking conditions according to the speed of immediately and contact the nearest Abarth operation of the brake pedal and provides an additional...

  • Page 89: Esp System

    ESP SYSTEM FAILURE INDICATIONS KNOWING (Electronic Stability Program) In the event of a failure, the ESP system will be YOUR VEHICLE automatically switched off and warning light á will This is an electronic system controlling car stability in appear on the instrument panel along with a message on the event of tyre grip loss, helping to maintain the reconfigurable multifunction display (see “Warning directional control.
  • Page 90 HILL HOLDER SYSTEM Failure indications KNOWING This system is an integral part of the ESP system and it is A system fault is indicated by the switching on of the YOUR VEHICLE warning light á and by the dedicated message on the provided to facilitate starting on slopes.
  • Page 91 ASR SYSTEM (Antislip Regulator) WARNING KNOWING This function controls car drive and intervenes For the correct operation of the ESP and YOUR VEHICLE automatically every time one or both driving wheels slip. ASR systems, the tyres must be the same make and type on all wheels, in perfect Depending on the slipping conditions, two different condition and, above all, of the type, make and...
  • Page 92 MSR system (engine drive regulation) When travelling on snowy roads with snow chains, it may be helpful to have the ASR system less intrusive KNOWING This is an integral part of the ASR system that, in the YOUR VEHICLE (activating the Sport driving mode): in these conditions, event of sudden gear shifting on hills, cuts in to provide the slipping of the drive wheels when setting off makes it torque to the engine, thus preventing excessive driving...

  • Page 93: Eobd System

    EOBD SYSTEM IMPORTANT After eliminating the failure, to check the KNOWING system completely, Abarth Dealerships run a bench test YOUR VEHICLE and, if necessary, road tests which may require a long The EOBD system (European On Board Diagnosis) journey. carries out a continuous diagnosis of the components of the car related to emissions.

  • Page 94: Tyre Pressure Monitoring

    TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING WARNING KNOWING SYSTEM (TPMS) The presence of the TPMS does not YOUR VEHICLE exonerate the driver from regularly (for versions/markets where provided) checking the pressure of the tyres and the spare wheel (see “Wheels” in the “Maintenance and The car may be equipped with a tyre pressure care”...
  • Page 95 WARNING WARNING KNOWING Replacing the normal tyres with winter If the vehicle is fitted with TPMS, when YOUR VEHICLE tyres and vice versa requires an a tyre is removed, it is advisable to inspection of the TPMS, which should be carried replace the rubber gasket for the valve.
  • Page 96 In order to use the system properly, refer to the following table when you have to change wheels/tyres: KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Operation Sensor Failure warning Abarth Dealership Service Intervention SAFETY – – Contact an Abarth Dealership Replacing a wheel Repair the damaged STARTING with the spare wheel wheel...
  • Page 97 “MANETTINO ABARTH” CAR DRIVING MODES KNOWING DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM The activation of “Sport” driving mode is indicated by YOUR VEHICLE (DSS - Driving Sport Switch) the switching on of the “S” symbol on the lower right area of the reconfigurable multifunction display, as shown in fig.

  • Page 98: Sport Mode

    Sport Mode Normal Mode KNOWING ❒ Standard screen: fig. 92. ❒ Standard screen: fig. 94. YOUR VEHICLE ❒ Screen with turbocharger pressure: fig. 93. ❒ Screen with turbocharger pressure: fig. 95. SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY F0U199Abg F0U200Abg...
  • Page 99 Logic for car dynamic control system Logic for car dynamic control system KNOWING management with “Normal” mode management with “Sport” mode YOUR VEHICLE When the “Normal” driving mode is activated, the car When the “Sport” driving mode is activated, the car dynamic control systems intervene with the following dynamic control systems intervene with the following logic:...

  • Page 100: Operating Modes

    START&STOP SYSTEM OPERATING MODES KNOWING (for versions/markets where provided) YOUR VEHICLE Engine stopping mode The Start&Stop device automatically stops the engine With the vehicle stationary, the engine stops with the each time the vehicle is stationary and starts it again gearbox in neutral and the clutch pedal released.
  • Page 101 MANUAL ACTIVATION AND NO ENGINE CUT-OUT KNOWING DEACTIVATION CONDITIONS YOUR VEHICLE You can activate/deactivate the Start&Stop device by With the device activated, for reasons of comfort, pressing the button on the dashboard fig. 96. limiting emissions and safety, the engine does not stop in certain conditions, including: When the device is active, the relevant warning light on ❒...
  • Page 102 RESTARTING CONDITIONS SAFETY FUNCTIONS KNOWING For reasons of comfort, limiting pollutant emissions and In engine cut-out conditions through the Start&Stop YOUR VEHICLE safety purposes, the power unit can restart automatically system, if the driver unfastens his/her seat belt and without any action on behalf of the driver if certain opens the driver’s door or the passenger door, the conditions are met, including: engine can be restarted only by using the key.
  • Page 103 Note In any case, it is possible to keep the engine WARNING KNOWING running by deactivating the Start&Stop system. When replacing the battery, always YOUR VEHICLE contact an Abarth Dealership. Replace IRREGULAR OPERATION the battery using a new one of the same type (HEAVY DUTY) and having the same In the case of malfunction the Start&Stop system is specifications.

  • Page 104: Gear Shift Indicator

    “e-GSI” SYSTEM IMPORTANT NOTES KNOWING (GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR) YOUR VEHICLE WARNING (for versions/markets where provided) Before opening the bonnet, make sure that the car is switched off and the key The “e-GSI” system (Gear Shift Indicator) advises the SAFETY is in the OFF position. Follow the instructions on driver to change gear via a signal on the instrument the plate near the front crossmember fig.
  • Page 105 CD CHANGER CAPABILITY When the SHIFT UP icon ( SHIFT) is shown on the KNOWING display, the “e-GSI” system is advising the driver to (for versions/markets where provided) YOUR VEHICLE select a higher gear, while the SHIFT DOWN SHIFT) icon suggests that a lower gear should be The system consists of: engaged.

  • Page 106: Satellite Navigation System

    SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ACCESSORIES PURCHASED KNOWING CAPABILITY BY THE OWNER YOUR VEHICLE (for versions/markets where available) If after buying the car, you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply On cars equipped with the Blue&Me™ system, there (sound system, satellite antitheft system, etc.) or SAFETY may be (on request) a setup for installing the...
  • Page 107 This may also cause invalidation of EMERGENCY warranty in relation to faults caused by the change either directly or indirectly related to it. Fiat Auto S.p.A. shall not be liable for damage caused by MAINTENANCE the installation of accessories either not supplied or AND CARE recommended by Fiat Auto S.p.A.

  • Page 108: Refuelling The Car

    REFUELLING THE CAR FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 105 KNOWING To carry out refuelling, open flap A and unscrew cap B. YOUR VEHICLE Use only unleaded petrol. The cap is fitted with a device C which fastens it to the lid so it cannot be mislaid. To avoid mistakes, the diameter of the fuel filler is too small to introduce the nozzle of a leaded petrol pumps.

  • Page 109: Protecting The Environment

    PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT WARNING KNOWING Do not bring naked flames or lit YOUR VEHICLE The following devices are used for reducing petrol fuel cigarettes near to the fuel tank opening: engine emissions: fire risk. Keep away from the fuel filler to avoid ❒...

  • Page 110: Safety Belts

    SAFETY CONOSCENZA KNOWING DELLA YOUR VEHICLE VETTURA SAFETY BELTS To unfasten the seat belts, press button C. Guide the seat belt with your hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it from twisting. USING THE SEAT BELTS SAFETY fig. 106 Through the reel, the belt automatically adapts to the body of the passenger wearing it, allowing freedom of The belt should be worn keeping the chest straight and...
  • Page 111 IMPORTANT After putting the seats back to their WARNING KNOWING travelling position, restore the seat belt position to Never press button C-fig. 106 when YOUR VEHICLE make them ready for use. travelling. WARNING SAFETY The rear seat belts must be used as shown in the Remember that, in the event of a violent diagram in fig.
  • Page 112 S.B.R. SYSTEM PRETENSIONERS KNOWING The car is fitted with the S.B.R. system (Seat Belt YOUR VEHICLE To increase the efficiency of the seat belts, the car is Reminder), consisting of a buzzer which, together with fitted with front pretensioners. These devices, in the the turning on of warning light <...
  • Page 113 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING WARNING KNOWING THE SEAT BELTS The pretensioner can only be used once. YOUR VEHICLE Contact an Abarth Dealership to have it The driver must comply with (and have all car replaced after it has been deployed. Consult the passengers follow) any local regulations in force label in the glove box to check the status of the concerning the use of seat belts.
  • Page 114 WARNING WARNING CONOSCENZA KNOWING DELLA The belt must not be twisted. The upper Maximum protection is obtained if the YOUR VEHICLE VETTURA part must pass over the shoulder and backrest is kept straight: the passenger’s cross the chest diagonally. The lower part must back must lean against the backrest and the adhere to the pelvis fig.
  • Page 115 HOW TO MAINTAIN THE SEAT BELTS IN WARNING KNOWING EFFICIENT CONDITIONS If the belt has been subjected to a heavy YOUR VEHICLE stress, for example after an accident, it For keeping the seat belts in efficient conditions, should be changed completely together with the observe the following: anchors, anchor fastening screws and the ❒...

  • Page 116: Carrying Children Safely

    CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY All child restraint devices must bear the type-approval KNOWING data, together with the control mark, on a label firmly YOUR VEHICLE fixed to the seat which must never be removed. For optimal protection in the event of a collision, all passengers must be seated and wearing adequate Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of restraint systems.
  • Page 117 WARNING WARNING KNOWING WARNING Should it be absolutely Do not place a cradle seat facing YOUR VEHICLE necessary to carry a child on the front backwards on the front seat if the seat in a backwards-facing child seat, the passenger side airbag is on. Deployment of the passenger’s front and side airbags should airbag in an accident could cause fatal injuries be deactivated through the setup menu.
  • Page 118 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 KNOWING Starting from 15 kg to 25 kg in weight, children may be For children from 22 kg up to 36 kg suitable risers make YOUR VEHICLE restrained directly using the car belts fastening the seat belt easier. fig.
  • Page 119 SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR CHILD SEAT USE KNOWING The car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child YOUR VEHICLE seats on the various seats of the car as shown in the following table: Front passenger Rear passenger Group...
  • Page 120 Below is a summary of the rules of safety to be WARNING KNOWING followed for carrying children: Do not place a child seat facing YOUR VEHICLE 1) The recommended position for installing child seats backwards on the front seat if the is on the rear seat, as it is the most protected area in passenger side airbag is enabled.
  • Page 121 “UNIVERSAL ISOFIX” CHILD Remember that in the case of Universal Isofix child’s KNOWING seat, you can use all seats approved with the marking RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY SETUP YOUR VEHICLE ECE R44/03 “Universal Isofix”. The car can be fitted with a Universal Isofix child restraint, a new European standardised system for carrying children safely.
  • Page 122 For any further installation/details on usage, refer to the WARNING KNOWING “Instruction Manual” supplied with the child seat. Fit the child seat only when the car is YOUR VEHICLE stationary. The child seat is correctly anchored to the brackets when you hear the click. Follow the instructions for assembly, disassembly and positioning that the manufacturer must SAFETY...
  • Page 123 PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USE KNOWING The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted with Isofix YOUR VEHICLE fasteners in compliance with European standard ECE 16. Weight group Child seat position Isofix size class Rear side Isofix position...

  • Page 124: Front Air Bags

    FRONT AIR BAGS Front airbags may not be activated in the following KNOWING situations: YOUR VEHICLE ❒ in collisions against highly deformable objects that do The car is fitted with front air bags for the driver and the passenger, and with a knee bag on the driver’s side. not affect the front surface of the car (e.g.
  • Page 125 FRONT AIR BAG ON DRIVER’S SIDE FRONT AIRBAG ON PASSENGER’S SIDE KNOWING fig. 119 fig. 120 YOUR VEHICLE It consists of an instantly inflating bag contained in a This consists of an instantly-inflating bag contained in special recess in the centre of the steering wheel. a special compartment in the dashboard: this bag has a larger volume than that of the driver’s.
  • Page 126 KNEE BAG ON DRIVER’S SIDE fig. 121 WARNING KNOWING WARNING: Do not put child seats This consists of an instantly-inflating bag contained in a YOUR VEHICLE facing backwards on the front seat if the special compartment under the steering wheel at knee passenger’s airbag is enabled (ON).

  • Page 127: Side Airbags

    SIDE AIRBAGS MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF PASSENGER’S KNOWING FRONT AIR BAG AND SIDE BAG YOUR VEHICLE The car is fitted with front side bags for driver and Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child on the passenger for protecting the chest, and window bags for front seat, the passenger front and side airbags can be protecting front and rear passengers’...
  • Page 128 SIDE BAGS fig. 122 HEAD PROTECTION SIDE AIR BAGS KNOWING (WINDOW BAGS) fig. 123 Front side airbags are housed in the seat backrests. YOUR VEHICLE They consist of an instant-inflation bag designed to This is formed by two “curtain” window bags located increase protection of the occupants’...
  • Page 129 IMPORTANT In the event of a side-on crash, the IMPORTANT Should an accident occur in which any of KNOWING system offers the best protection if you are positioned the safety devices are activated, contact an Abarth YOUR VEHICLE correctly on the seat because this allows the side bags Dealership to have the activated devices replaced and to to inflate correctly.
  • Page 130 TECHNICAL accident or, in a minor number of cases, they SPECIFICATIONS could activate incorrectly. Contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system checked before driving off. CONTENTS...
  • Page 131 WARNING WARNING KNOWING Do not pressure wash the seats with If the key is turned to MAR, even if the YOUR VEHICLE steam or water (either by hand or at engine is switched off, airbags may be automatic seat washing stations). deployed when the car is stationary and hit by another vehicle.

  • Page 132: Starting And Driving

    The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device: if battery. SAFETY the engine fails to start, see the paragraph “The Fiat CODE system” in section “Dashboard and controls”. The engine may be noisier during the first few seconds WARNING of operation, especially after a long period of inactivity.
  • Page 133 Proceed as follows: HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT KNOWING HAS JUST STARTED ❒ engage the handbrake; YOUR VEHICLE ❒ put the gear lever into neutral; Proceed as follows: ❒ drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium ❒...

  • Page 134: Parking The Vehicle

    PARKING THE VEHICLE STOPPING THE ENGINE KNOWING Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling. YOUR VEHICLE Proceed as follows: ❒ Stop the engine and engage the handbrake; IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow the engine to “catch its breath”...

  • Page 135: Using The Manual Gearbox

    USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX HANDBRAKE fig. 124 KNOWING The handbrake lever is located to the left of the driver’s YOUR VEHICLE To engage the gears, press the clutch pedal fully and put seat. Pull the handbrake lever upwards until the car the gear lever into one of the required positions (the cannot be moved.
  • Page 136 CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS MPORTANT Use of the clutch pedal must be limited KNOWING solely to gear changes. Do not drive with your foot YOUR VEHICLE resting on the clutch pedal, however slightly. For Here are some suggestions which may help you to keep versions/markets where provided, the electronic clutch the running costs of your vehicle down and lower the control can intervene if it interprets incorrect driving...
  • Page 137 Roof rack/ski rack DRIVING STYLE KNOWING Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof Starting YOUR VEHICLE after use. These accessories lower air penetration and Do not warm up the engine at low or high revs when adversely affect consumption levels.
  • Page 138 CONDITIONS OF USE Top speed KNOWING Fuel consumption considerably increases with speed. YOUR VEHICLE Cold starting Maintain a constant speed, avoiding unnecessary braking and acceleration, which cost in terms of both fuel and Short journeys and frequent cold starts will prevent the emissions.

  • Page 139: Snow Tyres

    SNOW TYRES IMPORTANT When snow tyres are used with a KNOWING maximum speed index below the one that can be YOUR VEHICLE reached by the car (increased by 5%), place a notice in Use snow tyres of the same size as the normal tyres the passenger compartment, plainly in view, which states provided with the car.

  • Page 140: Snow Chains

    SNOW CHAINS WARNING KNOWING 215/45 R17”-91Y tyres cannot be fitted YOUR VEHICLE The use of snow chains should be in compliance with with snow chains. local regulations. The snow chains may be applied only onto the front wheel tyres (drive wheels). Use of Lineaccessori Abarth snow chains is recommended.

  • Page 141: Car Inactivity

    ❒ slightly open the windows; CAR INACTIVITY KNOWING ❒ cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic YOUR VEHICLE If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month, sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic the following precautions should be followed: as they do not allow moisture on the car body to ❒...

  • Page 142: Warning Lights And Messages

    WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES BRAKE FLUID LOW (red) HANDBRAKE ENGAGED (red) GENERAL WARNINGS SAFETY When the key is turned to the MAR position the Switching on of some warning lights/symbols is warning light comes on but should go out after a few associated to a specific message and/or warning buzzer.
  • Page 143 ABS SYSTEM FAILURE (amber) ESP SYSTEM FAILURE á > KNOWING (amber) Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates YOUR VEHICLE the warning light, but it should switch off after a When the key is turned to the MAR position few seconds.
  • Page 144 The buzzer of the SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system may WARNING KNOWING only be switched off by an Abarth Dealership. If, when turning the key to MAR the YOUR VEHICLE The system can be reactivated from the set-up menu. warning light ¬ does not turn on or if it stays on when travelling, there could be a fault in the retaining systems;...
  • Page 145 LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE (red) EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE KNOWING (amber) When the ignition key is moved to MAR, the YOUR VEHICLE In normal conditions, when the ignition key is warning light switches on, and should go out moved to MAR, the warning light turns on and as soon as the engine is started.
  • Page 146 If the light flashes, release the accelerator pedal to EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT ç KNOWING reduce engine revs until the warning light stops flashing; TEMPERATURE (red) YOUR VEHICLE continue the journey at a moderate speed, trying to avoid driving conditions that may cause further flashing, When the key is turned to the MAR position and contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible.
  • Page 147 FUEL RESERVE (amber) SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS ç KNOWING AND LOW BEAMS (green) When the key is turned to the MAR position YOUR VEHICLE FOLLOW ME HOME (green) the warning light comes on but should go out after a few seconds. Side/tail lights and low beams The warning light turns on when about 7 litres of fuel The warning light comes on when side/tail lights or low SAFETY...
  • Page 148 MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS (blue) ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW (red) KNOWING The warning light comes on when the main The symbol is shown on the display when the YOUR VEHICLE beams are turned on. engine oil level falls below the minimum recommended value.
  • Page 149 SAFETY – side lights the Fiat Code system or, if applicable, the alarm system. – brake lights In this case, contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as – rear fog lights possible.
  • Page 150 IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or TYRE PRESSURE CHECK KNOWING more flat tyres as handling may be compromised. Stop (amber) YOUR VEHICLE the car, avoiding harsh braking or steering manoeuvres. TYRE PRESSURE LOW (amber) Repair using the dedicated kit (see the “Automatic Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit”...
  • Page 151 WINDSCREEN WIPER AUTOMATIC WARNING KNOWING OPERATION NOT AVAILABLE Strong radio-frequency interference YOUR VEHICLE (amber) could inhibit the regular operation of the TPMS system. The symbol is shown on the display when the This condition will be indicated by a message. windscreen wiper automatic control, which adapts The message will disappear automatically as operation speed to vehicle speed, is not available.

  • Page 152: In An Emergency

    KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE In an emergency we recommend that you call the free-phone number found on the Warranty Booklet. You can also find the Abarth Dealership nearest to you on the web site www.fiat.com. SAFETY STARTING THE ENGINE JUMP STARTING fig. 126...
  • Page 153 FIX & GO Automatic QUICK TYRE BUMP STARTING KNOWING REPAIR KIT Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or YOUR VEHICLE driving downhill. This could cause a flow of fuel into the The Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre repair kit is located in catalytic converter and damage it beyond repair.
  • Page 154 ❒ a compressor D-fig. 127 complete with pressure In the case of a puncture, caused by a KNOWING gauge and connectors, located in the compartment; foreign body, tyres that have suffered YOUR VEHICLE ❒ a pair of protective gloves located in the damage up to a maximum diameter of 4 mm on the tread or the shoulder can be repaired.
  • Page 155 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: WARNING KNOWING The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair kit is effective at The cylinder contains ethylene glycol. YOUR VEHICLE external temperatures of between -20 °C and +50 °C. Contains latex: may cause an allergic reaction. Harmful if swallowed. Irritant for the The sealing fluid will expire.
  • Page 156 INFLATION PROCEDURE Check tyre pressure on gauge F-fig. 130 with compressor KNOWING off to obtain precise reading; YOUR VEHICLE ❒ if a pressure value of a least 1.5 bar is not reached within five minutes, disconnect the compressor from WARNING the valve and socket, move the vehicle forwards by Wear on the protective gloves provided about 10 metres to distribute the sealant fluid within...
  • Page 157 ❒ if in this case a pressure of at least 1.8 bar is not WARNING KNOWING reached within five minutes of switching on the Apply the adhesive label in a position YOUR VEHICLE compressor, do not continue driving because the tyre clearly visible by the driver as a reminder is too damaged and the hold cannot be guaranteed that the tyre has been treated with the quick...
  • Page 158 FOR CHECKING AND RESTORING WARNING KNOWING PRESSURE ONLY If the pressure has fallen below 1.8 bar, YOUR VEHICLE do not drive any further: the automatic The compressor can also be used solely for restoring Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre repair kit cannot pressure.

  • Page 159: Changing A Bulb

    CHANGING A BULB CYLINDER REPLACEMENT KNOWING PROCEDURE YOUR VEHICLE To replace the cylinder, proceed as follows: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ❒ disconnect A-fig. 134; ❒ When a light is not working, check that the corresponding fuse is intact before changing a bulb. ❒...
  • Page 160 C Tubular bulbs: release them from their contacts to Halogen bulbs must be handled by holding KNOWING remove. the metallic part only. Touching the YOUR VEHICLE transparent part of the bulb with your D-E Halogen bulbs: to remove the bulb, release the clip fingers may reduce the intensity of the light holding the bulb in place.
  • Page 161 Bulbs Figure ref. Type Power KNOWING Dipped/main beam headlights 55 W/60 W YOUR VEHICLE Daytime running lights W21W 21 W Front side lights SAFETY Front fog lights (for versions/markets where available) – 55 W Front direction indicators PY21W 21 W STARTING Side direction indicators WY5W...

  • Page 162: Replacing Exterior Bulbs

    REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS IMPORTANT You can replace the front direction KNOWING indicator, main beam and dipped beam headlight bulbs YOUR VEHICLE through the access flap (see “Direction indicators” in For the type of bulb and power rating, see “Changing this section). a bulb”.
  • Page 163 DAY LIGHTS (DRL) MAIN/DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS KNOWING To change the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: YOUR VEHICLE ❒ turn the bulb holder A-fig. 138 anticlockwise using ❒ remove the rubber cap; the tab and pull it out; ❒...

  • Page 164: Direction Indicators

    ❒ unscrew the catch A-fig. 140, then lift off the access DIRECTION INDICATORS KNOWING lid B; YOUR VEHICLE Front fig. 140 ❒ remove the bulb holder cover C-fig. 141 by turning To change the bulb, proceed as follows: it anticlockwise; ❒...
  • Page 165 ❒ loosen the fixing screws C and remove the Side fig. 143 KNOWING headlamp; To change the bulb, proceed as follows: YOUR VEHICLE ❒ remove the bulb A-fig.145 by rotating it ❒ slide the lens A towards the front of the car to anticlockwise and disconnect the electrical compress the internal clip B, then pull the unit connector.
  • Page 166 REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS To change a bulb proceed as follows: KNOWING ❒ undo both fixing screws A-fig 146; The rear light clusters contain side light (LED), brake YOUR VEHICLE light and direction indicator bulbs. ❒ disconnect the central electric connector B and pull The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster fig.
  • Page 167 ❒ refit the bulb holder; THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS fig. 149 KNOWING ❒ reconnect the electric connector, correctly realign To change the bulb proceed as follows: YOUR VEHICLE the unit with the car body and then tighten the fixing ❒ open the boot; screws A.

  • Page 168: Number Plate Lights

    ❒ change the bulb fig.151 by releasing it from the side NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS KNOWING contacts and making sure that the new bulb is To change the bulb proceed as follows: YOUR VEHICLE correctly fastened between these contacts; ❒ act on the point shown by the arrow and remove ❒...
  • Page 169 INTERNAL BULB REPLACEMENT FRONT COURTESY LIGHT KNOWING Proceed as follows to replace the bulbs: YOUR VEHICLE For the type of bulb and relevant power rating, see ❒ act on the points shown by the arrows and remove “Changing a bulb”. light A-fig.

  • Page 170: Replacing Fuses

    REPLACING FUSES BOOT LIGHT fig. 154 KNOWING To change the bulb, proceed as follows: YOUR VEHICLE GENERAL INFORMATION ❒ open the boot; Fuses protect the electric system: they cut in (i.e. they ❒ remove the light A by levering on the point shown blow) in the event of a failure or improper action on the by the arrow.
  • Page 171 WARNING WARNING KNOWING Should the fuse blow again, contact an Before replacing a fuse, make sure that YOUR VEHICLE Abarth Dealership. the ignition key has been removed and that all the other services are switched off and/or disengaged. SAFETY Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or other materials.
  • Page 172 FUSE LOCATION KNOWING The fuses are grouped in three control units: on the YOUR VEHICLE dashboard, in the engine compartment and in the left side of the boot. Dashboard fuse box fig. 157 SAFETY To access the dashboard fuse box, loosen the screws A- fig.
  • Page 173 Engine compartment fusebox fig. 159 KNOWING To access the fuse box located next to the battery, YOUR VEHICLE remove the protective cover fig. 158 acting on the points indicated by the arrow. SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING F0U162Ab fig. 158 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY...
  • Page 174 Boot fuse box fig. 161 KNOWING To gain access to the fuse box located on the left side of YOUR VEHICLE the boot, open the relevant inspection flap (as shown in fig. 160). SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING F0U164Ab fig. 160 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN...
  • Page 175 FUSE SUMMARY TABLE KNOWING Dashboard fuse box fig. 157 YOUR VEHICLE USERS FUSE AMPERE Right dipped headlamp SAFETY Left dipped beam headlight, headlight alignment corrector INT/A supply for switch coils on engine fuse box and relay switch coils on body computer control unit STARTING Courtesy light, boot light, glove compartment light AND DRIVING...
  • Page 176 Engine compartment fusebox fig. 159 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE USERS FUSE AMPERE Hi-Fi sound system with radio, control unit and subwoofer Horn SAFETY Left main beam headlamp, right main beam headlamp Air climate control compressor Heated rear window STARTING AND DRIVING Fuel pump on tank Left fog light, right fog light WARNING LIGHTS...
  • Page 177 Boot fuse box fig. 161 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE USERS FUSE AMPERE Sunroof opening system Alarm system management control unit SAFETY Free – Free – STARTING AND DRIVING Free – Free – WARNING LIGHTS Free – AND MESSAGES Free – Free –...

  • Page 178: Battery Recharging

    BATTERY RECHARGING We recommend recharging the battery slowly for KNOWING approximately 24 hours at low amperage. Rapid battery YOUR VEHICLE charging with high currents could damage the battery. IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is given as information only. It is advisable to contact an Abarth To charge, proceed as follows: Dealership to have this operation performed.

  • Page 179: Jacking The Car

    JACKING THE CAR WARNING KNOWING Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive: YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle needs to be raised, go to an Abarth avoid contact with your skin and eyes. Dealership which is equipped with arm lifts and The battery recharging operation must be workshop lifts.

  • Page 180: Towing The Car

    TOWING THE CAR FASTENING THE TOW RING KNOWING fig. 164-165 YOUR VEHICLE The tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool Proceed as follows: box under the carpet in the boot. ❒ release the cap A; ❒ take the tow ring B from its support; SAFETY ❒...
  • Page 181 WARNING WARNING KNOWING The power brakes and power steering During towing, do not start the engine. YOUR VEHICLE will not operate while the vehicle is being towed. More effort on the brake pedal and steering wheel will therefore be required. Do not use flexible cables when towing and SAFETY avoid jerky movements.
  • Page 182 WARNING WARNING KNOWING Before towing, switch off the steering The front and rear tow hooks should be YOUR VEHICLE lock (see “Starting device” paragraph in used only for emergency operations on the “Knowing your car” section). The power the road. You are allowed to tow the car for brakes and power steering will not operate short distances using an appropriate device in while the vehicle is being towed.
  • Page 183 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE AND CARE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS blank page...

  • Page 184: Maintenance And Care

    MAINTENANCE AND CARE KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE SCHEDULED SERVICING IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing coupons is specified by the Manufacturer. Failure to have them carried out may invalidate the SAFETY Correct servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long life warranty. for the car under the best conditions. The services can be carried out by any Abarth This is why Abarth has planned a series of checks and Dealership at the appointed times.

  • Page 185: Scheduled Servicing Plan

    SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Services must be carried out every 15,000 km. Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 SAFETY ● ● ● ● ● ● Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, STARTING direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,...
  • Page 186 Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 KNOWING ● ● Visually inspect the conditions of toothed timing belt YOUR VEHICLE ● ● ● ● ● ● Check exhaust gas emissions ● ● ●...

  • Page 187: Periodic Checks

    PERIODIC CHECKS HEAVY USAGE OF THE CAR KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if Should the car be used predominantly in one of the necessary, top up the following: following particularly demanding conditions: ❒ dusty roads; ❒...

  • Page 188: Checking Fluid Levels

    CHECKING FLUID LEVELS KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Never smoke while working in the engine SAFETY compartment: inflammable gases and vapours may be present, constituting a fire risk. STARTING AND DRIVING When topping up, take WARNING LIGHTS care not to mix up the AND MESSAGES various types of fluids: F0U170Ab...
  • Page 189 ENGINE OIL fig. 167 ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION KNOWING Check the oil level a few minutes (about five) after the The maximum engine oil consumption is usually 400 YOUR VEHICLE engine has stopped, with the car parked on level ground. grams every 1000 km. Check that the level is within the MIN and MAX marks When the car is new, the engine needs to run in, on the dipstick B.
  • Page 190 A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU and demineralised The used engine oil and the replaced oil KNOWING water gives freeze protection to -35°C. filter contain substances that may be YOUR VEHICLE When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh dangerous for the environment. It is weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 advisable to have oil and filters changed by an mixture of PARAFLU...
  • Page 191 WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WARNING KNOWING WASHER FLUID fig. 169 Do not travel with the windscreen YOUR VEHICLE To top up, remove the cap A. washer reservoir empty: the windscreen washer is fundamental for improving visibility. Pour a mixture of water and TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35, in the following concentrations: SAFETY 30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and 70% water in...
  • Page 192 BRAKE FLUID fig. 170 IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs moisture. For this KNOWING reason, if the vehicle is mainly used in areas with a high Undo the cap A and check that the liquid contained in YOUR VEHICLE degree of atmospheric humidity, the fluid should be the reservoir is at the maximum level.

  • Page 193: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER WARNING KNOWING The symbol π on the container indicates YOUR VEHICLE Have the air filter replaced by an Abarth Dealership. a synthetic brake fluid, which is different from a mineral fluid. Use of a mineral type fluids will damage the special rubber seals of POLLEN FILTER the braking system beyond repair.
  • Page 194 BATTERY CHANGING THE BATTERY KNOWING If required, replace the battery with a genuine spare part YOUR VEHICLE The car is fitted with a low-maintenance battery: no with the same specifications. top-ups with distilled water are needed in standard If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the conditions of use.
  • Page 195 USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING Batteries contain substances that can be KNOWING THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY very dangerous for the environment. It is YOUR VEHICLE advisable to have the battery changed by To avoid draining your battery and make it last longer, an Abarth Dealership, where it will be disposed observe the following instructions: of correctly and in accordance with nature and...

  • Page 196: Wheels And Tyres

    WHEELS AND TYRES IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50% for KNOWING a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation, YOUR VEHICLE reducing its capacity and efficiency at start-up. Check the pressure of each tyre, including the space-saver, every two weeks and before long journeys.
  • Page 197 ❒ check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swelling WARNING KNOWING or irregular tread wear;. Contact an Abarth Dealership If the pressure is too low the tyre YOUR VEHICLE if required; overheats and this can cause it serious ❒...

  • Page 198: Windscreen Wiper

    RUBBER HOSES WINDSCREEN WIPER KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are BLADES concerned, follow the “Scheduled Servicing Programme” in this chapter carefully. Periodically clean the rubber part using special products; TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is recommended. Ozone, high temperatures and prolonged lack of fluid in SAFETY the system may cause hardening and cracking of the...
  • Page 199 Replacing the windscreen wiper blades fig. 172 Changing the rear window blade fig. 173 KNOWING Proceed as follows: How to remove the blade: YOUR VEHICLE ❒ raise the cover A and remove the arm from the car, ❒ lift the arm A off the windscreen; ❒...
  • Page 200 SPRAY NOZZLES Rear window washer fig. 175 KNOWING Rear window washer jets are fixed. YOUR VEHICLE Windscreen washer fig. 174 The nozzle holder is located above the rear window. If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check that there is fluid in the reservoir: see “Checking fluid levels”...
  • Page 201 BODYWORK BODY AND UNDERBODY KNOWING WARRANTY YOUR VEHICLE Your car is covered by warranty against perforation due PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC to rust of any original element of the structure or body. AGENTS The main causes of corrosion are the following: For the general terms of this warranty, refer to the SAFETY ❒...
  • Page 202 ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE BODYWORK Dry the less visible parts, such as the door frames, KNOWING bonnet and the headlight frames with special care, as in Paint YOUR VEHICLE these areas water may stagnate more easily. The car Paintwork does not only serve an aesthetic purpose, but should not be taken to a closed area immediately, but also protects the underlying sheet metal.
  • Page 203 INTERIORS Glasses KNOWING To clean glasses, use specific window cleaner products. YOUR VEHICLE Periodically check that water is not trapped under the Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) altering the transparency.
  • Page 204 SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS LEATHER SEATS KNOWING (for versions/markets where provided) Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is YOUR VEHICLE advisable to use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Remove the dry dirt with a buckskin or slightly damp cloth, without exercising too much pressure.
  • Page 205 INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS REAL LEATHER STEERING WHEEL/GEAR KNOWING LEVER KNOB It is advisable to clean interior plastic parts with a YOUR VEHICLE microfibre cloth, if possible, moistened with a solution These components must be cleaned with mild soap and of water and non-abrasive mild soap. Use specific water only.

  • Page 206: Identification Data

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DATA H Maximum allowed weight on second axle (rear) Engine type SAFETY We recommend taking note of the identification codes. L Bodywork version code The following identification codes are printed and shown on the plates: M Number for spare parts ❒...
  • Page 207 BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION CHASSIS MARKING fig. 178 KNOWING PLATE fig. 177 YOUR VEHICLE This is printed on the passenger compartment floor, The plate is applied on the external tailgate post (left near the front right seat. side) and it bears the following data: ❒...

  • Page 208: Engine Codes

    ENGINE CODES – ENGINE KNOWING BODYWORK VERSIONS YOUR VEHICLE Version 1.4 Turbo Multi Air Type code 955A8000 SAFETY Version 1.4 Turbo Cycle Otto Multi Air Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line Engine code 955A8000 STARTING Piston bore and stroke 72 x 84 AND DRIVING Bodywork version...

  • Page 209: Power Supply

    POWER SUPPLY KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 1.4 Turbo Multi Air Supply system Electronically controlled phased sequential Multipoint electronic injection with turbo and intercooler SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING Modifications or repairs to the fuel supply system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the WARNING LIGHTS risk of fire.
  • Page 210 BRAKES KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE self-ventilated discs Service brakes: front discs rear SAFETY Controlled by hand lever, acting on the rear brakes Parking brake STARTING IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake discs reducing braking efficiency AND DRIVING the first time the brakes are applied.
  • Page 211 WHEELS READING TYRE CODE fig. 179 KNOWING Example: 205/45 R17” 88V YOUR VEHICLE RIMS AND TYRES 205 = Nominal width (S, distance between sidewalls in Pressed steel or alloy rims. Radial type mm). tubeless tyres. The vehicle registration document also 45 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in percentage.
  • Page 212 Maximum speed index Load rating (capacity) KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Q = up to 160 km/h. 70 = 335 kg 81 = 462 kg R = up to 170 km/h. 71 = 345 kg 82 = 475 kg S = up to 180 km/h. 72 = 355 kg 83 = 487 kg SAFETY...
  • Page 213 RIM PROTECTORS fig. 180 UNDERSTANDING RIM MARKING fig. 179 KNOWING Example: 7J x 17 ET39 YOUR VEHICLE = rim width in inches WARNING = rim drop centre outline (side projection DO NOT fit wheel hub caps (for versions/markets, where provided) when where the tyre bead rests) SAFETY using integral hub caps fixed (with springs) to...
  • Page 214 Version Rims (**) Tyres provided KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 1.4 Turbo Multi Air 6½J x 17-36 205/45 R17 88V 7Jx17-39 6½J x 17-36 215/45 R17 91Y (*) 7Jx17-39 SAFETY (*) Tyre not suitable for snow chains (**) 100 mm wheel stud distance and M12 x 1.5 studs; use only wheels suitable for this car. STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS...
  • Page 215 DIMENSIONS KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle equipped with its original tyres. SAFETY Height is measured with the vehicle unladen. Boot capacity STARTING Capacity with vehicle unladen AND DRIVING (VDA standards) ......275 dm Capacity with rear seat and backrest folded over .....
  • Page 216 PERFORMANCE KNOWING Maximum speeds after initial car use, in km/h. YOUR VEHICLE 1.4 Turbo Multi Air SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WEIGHTS Version 1.4 Turbo Multi Air WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and without optional equipment): 1185 Payload (*) including the driver: IN AN...
  • Page 217 CAPACITIES KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 1.4 Turbo Multi Air Specified fuels and original lubricants Fuel tank: litres Unleaded petrol with no less than 95 SAFETY including a reserve of: litres 5 ÷ 7 RON (EN 228 Specification) Engine cooling system: litres Mixture of 50% water and PARAFLU (❒)

  • Page 218: Fluids And Lubricants

    FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS AND PRESCRIBED PRODUCTS UseQuality Specifications of fluids and lubricants Genuine fluids Replacement SAFETY intervalfor correct car operation and lubricants SAE 5W-40 grade totally synthetic lubricant. According to SELENIA Engine Scheduled Servicing ABARTH 5W-40 STARTING lubricants Programme...
  • Page 219 Molybdenum disulphide grease TUTELA ALL STAR drive constant velocity for high temperatures. Contractual Technical transmission joints FIAT 9.55580 certification. NL.GI. 1-2 consistency Reference N° F702.G07 STARTING AND DRIVING Differential side Polyeura-based synthetic grease for high temperatures. TUTELA STAR 325 constant velocity FIAT 9.55580 certification.

  • Page 220: Fuel Consumption

    FUEL CONSUMPTION IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic situations, KNOWING weather conditions, driving style, general conditions of YOUR VEHICLE the car, trim level/equipment/accessories, load, climate The fuel consumption figures given in the table below control system, roof rack, other situations that affect air are determined on the basis of the type-approval tests drag may lead to different fuel consumption levels than set down by relevant European Directives.
  • Page 221 EMISSIONS KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE The CO emission levels given in the following tables refer to combined consumption. Version emissions according to the current European directive (g/km) SAFETY 1.4 Turbo Multi Air STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE AND CARE...

  • Page 222: Table Of Contents

    RADIO INTRODUCTION ............222 Manual tuning ..............245 Suggestions ..............222 Autostore function ............246 Technical specifications ..........224 Emergency alarm reception ......... 247 EON function ..............247 QUICK GUIDE .............. 225 Stereophonic broadcasters .......... 247 Steering wheel controls ..........228 General information ............

  • Page 223: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The radio has been designed according to the passenger ATTENZIONE compartment’s specific characteristics and with a High volume can be a risk for the driver and personalised design that complements the style of the for other road users. Always adjust the dashboard.
  • Page 224 ❒ The use of original CD media is required for the best quality audio production. Correct operation is not The presence of dirt, scratches or distortions on the guaranteed when CD-R/RW media are used that CDs may cause skipping while it is playing and poor were not correctly mastered and/or with a maximum sound quality.

  • Page 225: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hi-Fi audio equipment (for versions/markets, where provided) Basic level audio equipment Front speakers Front speakers ❒ No. 2 x tweeters installed in the door handle trims; ❒ No. 2 x Ø 38 mm tweeters installed in the door ❒...

  • Page 226: Quick Guide

    QUICK GUIDE F0U0542m fig. 1 Button GENERAL FUNCTIONS Mode Short button press ON/OFF Short button press FM1, FM2, FM Autostore radio source selection Short cyclical button press MW1, MW2 radio source selection Short cyclical button press Selection of CD/Media Player source (only with Blue&Me™)/ Short cyclical button press MEDIA AUX (only with Blue&Me™)
  • Page 227 Button GENERAL FUNCTIONS Mode MUTE Volume activation/deactivation (Mute/Pause) Short button press Audio adjustments: low tones (BASS), high tones Menu activation: short button press Adjustment type selection: buttons ▲ or ▼ AUDIO (TREBLE), RH / LH balance (BALANCE), press Value adjustment: buttons ¯ or ˙ press front / rear balance (FADER) Advanced functions adjustment Menu activation: short button press...
  • Page 228 Button CD FUNCTIONS Mode ˚ EJECT CD ejection Short button press Play previous/next track Short press of buttons ¯ or ˙ Long press of buttons ¯ or ˙ Fast forwarding/rewinding CD track Short press of buttons ▲ or ▼ Playing previous/next folder (for CD-MP3) Button Media Player FUNCTIONS Mode...

  • Page 229: Steering Wheel Controls

    CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL (for versions/markets where provided) F0U518Ab fig. 2 Button FUNCTION Mode & AudioMute on/off (Radio mode) Short button press or Pause function (MP3 or Media Player mode only with Blue&Me™) Increasing volume Button press – Decreasing volume Button press Selection of Radio frequency range (FM1, FM2, FMT, FMA, Button press...

  • Page 230: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION CD section ❒ Direct disc selection; The radio offers the following functions: ❒ Track selection (forward/backward); Radio section ❒ Fast forward/rewind through tracks; ❒ PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW frequency bands; ❒ CD Display function: display of disc name and time ❒...
  • Page 231 CD MP3 section Media Player section (only with Blue&Me™) ❒ MP3-Info function (ID3-TAG); See the description in the Blue&Me™ Supplement for ❒ Select folder (previous/next); the operation of the Media Player. ❒ Track selection (forward/backward); ❒ Fast forward/rewind through tracks; AUX section (only with Blue&Me™) ❒...

  • Page 232: Functions And Adjustments

    FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS TURNING THE CAR RADIO ON SELECTING THE RADIO FUNCTIONS The car radio comes on when the g button (ON/OFF) By pressing the FM button briefly and repeatedly, the is pressed briefly. following audio sources can be selected cyclically: When the car radio is turned on, the volume is limited –...

  • Page 233: Volume Adjustment

    VOLUME ADJUSTMENT MUTE/PAUSE FUNCTION (bringing the volume to zero) To adjust the volume, turn the twist control fig. 1. Press the MUTE button briefly to activate the Mute If the volume level is changed during the transmission of function. The volume will gradually decrease and the traffic news, the new setting will only be maintained until words “RADIO Mute”...

  • Page 234: Audio Adjustments

    AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS The functions managed by the Menu are: ❒ BASS (bass adjustment); The functions in the audio menu are different depending on the status activated: AM/FM/CE/Media Player ❒ TREBLE (treble adjustment); (only with Blue&Me™)/AUX (only with Blue&Me™). ❒ BALANCE (right/left balance adjustment); Press the AUDIO button briefly to change the Audio ❒...
  • Page 235 TONE ADJUSTMENT (bass/treble) FADER ADJUSTMENT Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: ❒ Use the button ▲ or ▼ to set “Bass” or “Treble” in ❒ Use the button ▲ or ▼ to set “Fader” in the AUDIO the AUDIO menu; menu;...

  • Page 236: Preset/User/Classic/Rock/Jazz Functions

    PRESET/USER*/CLASSIC/ ROCK/JAZZ *USER EQ SETTINGS function functions (equaliser activation/deactivation) (equaliser settings only if the USER setting has been selected) The built-in equaliser can be activated/deactivated. When the equaliser function is deactivated, the audio settings To set a customized equaliser adjustment, set the user using either the ▲...

  • Page 237: Menu

    MENU The functions managed by the Menu are: ❒ AF SWITCHING (ON/OFF). MENU button functions ❒ TRAFFIC INFORMATION (ON/OFF). Press the MENU button briefly to activate the Menu ❒ REGIONAL MODE regional programmes (ON/OFF). function. The display will show the first menu item that can be adjusted (AF) (“AF Switching On”...
  • Page 238 AF SWITCHING function Obviously, it must be possible to receive the station that (alternative frequency search) you are listening to, in the area you are driving through. The radio can operate in two different modes in the RDS If the AF function is activated, “AF” will light up in the system: display.
  • Page 239 TRAFFIC INFORMATION function If the radio is tuned to a station in the AM band, when (traffic information) TA is activated it will tune to the last selected station in the FM1 band. Some stations on the FM band (FM1, FM2 and FMA) can transmit information about traffic conditions.
  • Page 240 REGIONAL MODE function MP3 DISPLAY function (reception of regional transmissions) (Compact Disc MP3 data display) Some national broadcasters transmit regional This function makes it possible to select the information programmes at certain times of the day (that vary from shown by the display when listening to a CD containing region to region).
  • Page 241 SPEED VOLUME function RADIO ON VOLUME function (speed-dependent volume variation) (radio volume maximum limit activation/deactivation) This function automatically adapts the volume level to the speed of the car, increasing the volume when the This function makes it possible to activate/deactivate the speed increases to maintain the relationship with the maximum volume limit when the radio is on.
  • Page 242 NOTES SPEECH VOLUME function (telephone volume adjustment) ❒ Using the Menu it is only possible to adjust the activation/deactivation of the function and not the This function makes it possible to adjust (settings from 1 to 40), by turning the control fig. 1 or pressing the ¯ / ˙ minimum or maximum volume value.

  • Page 243: Phone Set-Up

    RADIO OFF function PHONE SET-UP (on and off mode) When a phone call is received, the radio audio will be This function makes it possible to set the radio switching connected to the telephone output if the hands-free kit off mode by choosing between two methods. To activate is installed on the car.

  • Page 244: Anti-Theft Protection

    ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION If the four digits are not entered within 20 seconds, the display will show “Enter code ----”. If this occurs, it is not The radio is equipped with an anti-theft protection considered an incorrect code entry. system based on the exchange of information between the radio and the electronic control unit (Body After entering the fourth digit (within 20 seconds), the Computer) present on the car.

  • Page 245: Radio (Tuner)

    RADIO (Tuner) INTRODUCTION FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION When the radio is turned on the last function selected With the Radio mode active, press the FM or AM button before it was switched off is activated: Radio, CD, CD briefly and repeatedly to select the desired reception MP3, Media Player (only with Blue&Me™) or band.

  • Page 246: Preselection Buttons

    PRESET BUTTONS AUTOMATIC TUNING Briefly press the ¯ or ˙ button to start the automatic The buttons numbered from 1 to 6 are used to set the following preselections: tuning search for the next station that can be received in the selected direction.

  • Page 247: Autostore Function

    AUTOSTORE FUNCTION IMPORTANT Sometimes the Autostore function is not (automatic station storage) able to find 6 stations with a strong signal. In this case, the strongest stations stored will be duplicated in the To activate the Autostore function, hold the FM button free preset buttons.

  • Page 248: Emergency Alarm Reception

    EMERGENCY ALARM RECEPTION EON FUNCTION (Enhanced Other Network) The radio can receive emergency alerts in RDS mode in exceptional circumstances or when there are dangerous In some countries, there are circuits that group multiple situations (earthquakes, floods, etc.), if these are being broadcasters that are enabled to transmit traffic transmitted by the broadcaster tuned into.

  • Page 249: Cd Player

    CD PLAYER INTRODUCTION CD PLAYER SELECTION This chapter describes the variants regarding the To activate the CD player built into the equipment, operation of the CD player only: as far as the operation proceed as follows: of the radio is concerned, refer to the description in the ❒...

  • Page 250: Cd Loading/Ejection

    CD LOADING/EJECTION Possible error messages To load the CD, insert it gently into the slot to activate If the loaded CD cannot be read (e.g. a CD ROM has the motorised loading system, which will position it been inserted or the CD is inserted the wrong way correctly.

  • Page 251: Display Readings

    DISPLAY INFORMATION FAST FORWARD/REWIND THROUGH TRACKS When the CD player is in operation, information Keep the button ˙ pressed down to fast forward the appears on the display with the following meanings: selected track and keep the button ¯ pressed down to ❒...

  • Page 252: Mp3 Cd Player

    MP3 CD PLAYER INTRODUCTION The specifications and operating conditions for playing MP3 files are the following: This chapter only describes the variants regarding the ❒ the CD-ROMs used should be mastered in operation of the CD MP3 player: as far as the operation of the radio is concerned, refer to the description in accordance with the ISO 9660 standard;...

  • Page 253: Display Readings

    IMPORTANT When the function is activated the radio SELECTION OF NEXT/PREVIOUS FOLDER may take a few seconds to start playing. Whilst checking Press the button ▲ to select the next folder or the the disc the display will show “CD READING”. If no button ▼...

  • Page 254: Aux (Only With Blue&Me™)

    AUX (only with Blue&Me™) INTRODUCTION AUX MODE This chapter describes the variants regarding the operation To activate the AUX source, press the MEDIA button or of the AUX source: as far as the operation of the radio is the SRC steering wheel control several times till the concerned, refer to the description in the "Functions and corresponding source is displayed.

  • Page 255: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL MP3 FILE READING Sound volume low Tracks skip during MP3 file playback The Fader function should be adjusted only to the values The CD is scratched or dirty. Clean the CD, referring to “F” (front) to prevent a reduction in radio output power the description in the paragraph “CD”...
  • Page 256 You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from an Abarth Dealership or by calling the freephone number 00800 22278400 or on the Fiat website. * Vehicle for transporting passengers with a maximum of nine seats with a total permitted weight of 3.5 t...
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  • Page 258 RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION DASHBOARD The presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the version. fig. 1 F0U197Ab Adjustable side air vents – Fixed side air vents – Right steering column stalk: windscreen wiper controls, rear window wiper, trip computer –...
  • Page 259 INSTRUMENT PANEL A Speedometer (speed indicator) B Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light C Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light D Rev counter E Reconfigurable multifunction display F0U198Ab fig. 2...
  • Page 260 CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE – opening the boot in – maintenance ......193 BS ..........85 an emergency ......77 – recharging ......... 177 – Brake Assist ......87 SAFETY – removing the parcel shelf ..80 – replacement ......193 ABS system ........
  • Page 261 Brakes – universal Isofix child seat Child seats ........115 KNOWING capability ........120 – brake fluid (type) ....218 – passenger seat compliance YOUR VEHICLE with regulations on Isofix Carrying children safely ....115 – checking levels and child seat use ....... 122 topping up ........
  • Page 262 – door unlocking from Demisting/defrosting the outside ........72 Engine immobiliser TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (Fiat CODE) ........ – heated rear window – locking the doors from and door mirrors ....43-46 the outside ........71 Engine marking ......206 – windscreen and front side –...
  • Page 263 IN AN – engine immobiliser – bulb replacement ....164 – adjusting ........31 EMERGENCY (Fiat CODE) ........ – Cornering Lights function ..51 – armrest ........63 – how to warm up the engine – switching on ......58 –...
  • Page 264 Fuel How to warm up the engine ead restraint ......33 KNOWING after it has just started ....132 – consumption ......219 Headlight alignment corrector ..84 YOUR VEHICLE – fuel cut-off system ....60 Headlights ........84 dentification data ......205 –...
  • Page 265 Isofix (child seat) ain beam headlamps n-board computer (trip) ..29 KNOWING – passenger seat compliance On-board instruments – bulb replacement ....162 YOUR VEHICLE with regulations on Isofix (panel) ........13-14 – switching on ......50 child seat use ....... 122 Main beam headlights –...
  • Page 266 Raising the car ....... 178 Refuelling afety ..........109 KNOWING Rear fog lights ........ 59 – fuel ..........107 Saving fuel ........135 YOUR VEHICLE – bulb replacement ....166 – technical specifications SBR system........111 Rear light clusters (fluid quantity and type) .... 216 Scheduled servicing plan ..
  • Page 267 Side bags ......... 126 Sun roof (Sky-dome) ....68 Trip computer ....... 29 KNOWING – front side bags ......127 – emergency operation ..... 70 TTC (system) ........ 91 YOUR VEHICLE Sun visors ........66 – general information ....129 Turning circle ........
  • Page 268 Vehicle lifting points ..... 178 Windows KNOWING Vehicle weights ......215 – cleaning ........51 YOUR VEHICLE – windscreen washer fluid ..190 arning lights and messages ..141 Windscreen washer SAFETY Washer fluid for windscreen/ – "smart washing" function ..52 rear window –...
  • Page 269 Fiat Group Automobiles S. p. A. – Customer Services – Technical Services – Service Engineering Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 – 10040 Volvera – Torino (Italia) Print n. 603.81.791 – 09/2010 – 2 edition...
  • Page 270 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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