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This Supplement describes the operating modes of the ELECTRICAL SOFT TOP and the procedure for using the ABARTH
COMPETIZIONE TRANSMISSION by Abarth

In order to be able to use the transmission correctly, this Supplement should be read carefully and completely in order to understand
the correct, permitted operations from the outset.

For anything not dealt with, refer to the Owner Handbook in which this Supplement is enclosed.

LIST OF CONTENTS

ELECTRICAL SOFT TOP

......................................................... 3

SUGGESTIONS ................................................................................. 3

OPERATION USING THE BUTTONS INSIDE THE CAR ..... 3

Opening the soft top ........................................................................ 3

– From soft top completely closed ............................................... 3

– From soft top in intermediate horizontal position ................ 4

– From soft top in spoiler position to soft

top completely open ...................................................................... 4

Closing the soft top .......................................................................... 4

– From soft top completely open .................................................. 4

– From spoiler position to soft top completely closed ............ 4

– From intermediate position to soft top completely closed .... 4

Opening the tailgate with soft top completely open ................. 5

OPERATION BY MEANS OF REMOTE CONTROL .............. 5

IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................................... 6

EMERGENCY OPERATION ......................................................... 7

INITIALISATION PROCEDURE .................................................. 8

WIND STOP ..................................................................................... 8

FRONT SPOILER ............................................................................. 8

WASHING/CLEANING THE SOFT TOP .................................. 9

Waterproofing the top ................................................................. 10

Interior top fabric ........................................................................... 10

ABARTH COMPETIZIONE TRANSMISSION

.......... 11

STARTING THE VEHICLE .......................................................... 11

OPERATING MODES ................................................................... 12

Manual operation (MANUAL) ..................................................... 12

Automatic operation (AUTO) ..................................................... 12

“Kick Down” function .....................................................................13

SPORT FUNCTION ...................................................................... 13

LEVERS ON THE STEERING WHEEL ...................................... 14

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Page 2: ...intermediate horizontal position 4 From soft top in spoiler position to soft top completely open 4 Closing the soft top 4 From soft top completely open 4 From spoiler position to soft top completely closed 4 From intermediate position to soft top completely closed 4 Opening the tailgate with soft top completely open 5 OPERATION BY MEANS OF REMOTE CONTROL 5 IMPORTANT NOTES 6 EMERGENCY OPERATION 7 I...

Page 3: ...AL 20 PRESS BRAKE PEDAL 20 PRESS BRAKE PEDAL DELAYED START UP 20 GEAR NOT AVAILABLE 21 MANOEUVRE NOT PERMITTED 21 PRESS BRAKE AND REPEAT MANOEUVRE 21 PLACE GEAR LEVER IN N neutral 21 TOWING THE CAR 22 SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN 22 CHECKING FLUID LEVELS 22 ABARTH COMPETIZIONE TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC ACTUATION SYSTEM OIL 22 PASSENGER SEAT SUITABILITY FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEATS 23 ENGINE CODE BODYWORK VERSI...

Page 4: ...NSIDE THE CAR WARNING The motor may overheat if the top is repeatedly operated in a short time The system may be blocked by the overheating protection in this case Wait for a minute and repeat Opening the soft top From soft top completely closed Press the one touch button once A fig 3 to open the soft top automatical ly to the horizontal opening position spoiler position If one of the two buttons ...

Page 5: ...ate posi tion press the one touch button A fig 3 to move the soft top automatically to the horizontal completely open posi tion spoiler position From soft top in spoiler position to soft top completely open From the spoiler position press the one touch button A fig 3 to bring the soft top automatically to completely open position vertical opening If one of the two buttons is pressed before reachin...

Page 6: ...ate with soft top completely open Press the tailgate one touch button A fig 4 once to automatically close the soft top to spoiler position The tailgate can be opened in spoiler position OPERATION BY MEANS OF REMOTE CONTROL The remote control can only by used with the engine off and the doors closed NOTE The remote control can only open the soft top along its horizontal sec tion up to the spoiler p...

Page 7: ...s operated causing damage and injury It is advisable to cover the top with a protective sheet if the car is left parked in the open for a long time Do not keep the top open for a long time this could cause folds and creases in the fabric IMPORTANT NOTES The horizontal and vertical part of the top can be operated at any speed lower than 100 and 80 km h respectively The top can be operated at any te...

Page 8: ...ttons fail the soft top can be moved manually proceeding as described below take the key A fig 6 provided and located in the luggage compartment in combination with the tool box or the Fix Go Automatic kit fig 6 F0S0307m If the tailgate cannot be opened e g because of a flat battery or a failure in the tailgate electric lock proceed as follows remove the head restraints and fold the backrests to r...

Page 9: ... driving comfort by reducing air turbulence in the passenger compart ment when travelling with the top down To use it Release the backrest of the rear seat single or split Attach the Wind Stop by inserting the central part inside the rear screen guard with the concave part in the direction of the passenger as shown in the figure Correctly re position the backrest the Wind Stop is locked between th...

Page 10: ...ing systems fig 11 F0S0309m To lower the spoiler press the spoiler and when the catch is positioned in its housing fig 11 move the slider to posi tion a fig 10 to lock it It is advisable to raise the spoiler when the horizontal segment of the top is open and at speeds faster than 50 km h With the top completely open it is advisable to keep the spoiler lowered to limit wind noise inside the passeng...

Page 11: ...y in the shade for washing Rinse the soft top with clean water after having eliminated all the stains Hand washing is recommended modern automatic washing systems equipped with soft brushes which do not apply excessive pressure and employ specific soft top products may be used Interior top fabric Remove dust with a soft brush Avoid using hard brushes made of synthetic material to prevent damaging ...

Page 12: ... or without the brake pedal depressed When the buttons are pressed the system will not perform any activation therefore the speed engaged before switching off the en gine remains engaged With vehicle stationary and key in the MAR position ignition operated electri cal services activated the screen displays the speed engaged and the active operat ing mode automatic AUTO or manu al no display ABARTH...

Page 13: ...ration AUTO To switch automatic operation AUTO on off press the button A M on the trans mission panel activation is signalled by the word AUTO and the gear engaged shown on the display fig 13 14 In AUTO mode the system changes gear depending on the vehicle speed the en gine rpm and the intensity with which the accelerator pedal is pressed NOTE The system shows the gear actu ally engaged on the dis...

Page 14: ...ed on the dashboard Kick Down function The Kick Down function is also available if necessary for example when overtak ing the system downshifts one or more gears if the rpm allow it in order to pro vide suitable power and torque for the ac celeration requested by the driver In this way the engine speed and power can be suddenly increased and then auto matically restored when the conditions set pre...

Page 15: ...essing the lever on the steering wheel Important notes If start up is requested with the gearbox faulty run the Delayed startup proce dure see paragraph Warning lights and messages if the ignition key is turned to the AVV position for at least 7 seconds with brake pedal depressed the engine will be started The system will remain in a recovery situation highest permitted gear 3rd Automatic mode not...

Page 16: ...concerning vehicle start up The gears can only be engaged by press ing the brake pedal If the brake pedal is not depressed the display will show a ded icated message see paragraph Warning lights and messages Higher speeds that 2a cannot be engaged in this case the display will show a dedi cated message see paragraph Warning lights and messages When setting off on a medium steep in cline it is advi...

Page 17: ...how the letter N to gether with the active operating mode When trying to engage the neutral with accelerator pedal depressed the system will not accept the request and maintain the speed engaged In this case the display will show a dedicated message see para graph Warning lights and messages and an acoustic signal is emitted To engage a speed from the neutral N position press button 1 on the trans...

Page 18: ...itch off and then repeat the manoeuvre If the fault persists contact an Abarth Dealership WARNING BUZZER For safety reasons an acoustic warning is emitted when parking the vehicle with the gearbox in neutral N the warning can be heard when the ignition key is turned to the STOP position With the vehicle stationary engine run ning and 1st 2nd or R gear engaged the system turns on the buzzer and au ...

Page 19: ...ged you need to engage the 1st speed or vice versa change gear only with vehicle station ary and brake pedal pressed Although it is highly inadvisable if you are driving downhill and for unex pected reasons you let the car move forward with the transmission in neu tral N when there is a request to en gage a speed depending on the actu al speed of the car the system will automatically engage the be...

Page 20: ...should go off after a few seconds The warning light on the instrument pan el flashes together with a message in the display and a buzzer to indicate that the gearbox is faulty t If there is a fault in the trans mission contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible to check the system Contact an Abarth Dealer ship if the message remains in the display Contact an Abarth Dealer ship if the message...

Page 21: ... ready to set off Contact an Abarth Dealer ship if the messages remain in the display CLUTCH OVERTEMPERATURE SEE HANDBOOK This message appears in the display to gether with a buzzer when the clutch overheats In this situation limit setting off and gear change or if necessary park turning off the engine until optimum conditions are restored If the message still appears in the display contact an Aba...

Page 22: ...in conditions required for acceptance of the gear change are not met PUSH BRAKE PEDAL REPEAT OPERATION The message appears in the display ac companied in some cases by a buzzer for safety reasons if you attempt to change gear without previously pressing the brake pedal SET TO NEUTRAL N neutral This message appears in the display to gether with a warning buzzer when the system asks the driver to pe...

Page 23: ... at an Abarth Dealership Used transmission hydraulic actuation system oil contains substances that are harmful to the environment It is advis able to have the oil changed by an Abarth Dealership where it will be dis posed respecting the environment and according to legal requirements TOWING THE CAR Make sure that the transmission is in neu tral N checking that the car can be moved and proceed in t...

Page 24: ...int systems which face forwards universal class fitted with third upper fastener approved for the weight group X Isofix position not suitable for Isofix child seats in this group of weight and or size class PASSENGER SEAT SUITABILITY FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEATS The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted with Isofix fasteners in com pliance...

Page 25: ...Spark plugs Fuel ENGINE CODE BODYWORK VERSION Versions Engine code Bodywork version 1 4 TB BZ ABARTH COMPETIZIONE TRANSMISSION 312A3000 312AXF11 07B 1 4 TB BZ ABARTH COMPETIZIONE TRANSMISSION 312A3000 Otto 4 in line 72 x 84 1368 9 8 1 NORMAL SPORT 103 103 140 140 5500 5500 NORMAL SPORT 180 206 18 3 21 2000 2000 NGK IKR9F8 Unleaded petrol 95 RON EN228 Specification 24 603_97_890 ABARTH 500C GB 1ed ...

Page 26: ...RANSMISSION Transmission Five forward speeds plus reverse with electronically managed electrohydraulic control system Clutch Electronically controlled electrohydraulic system Drive Front 25 603_97_890 ABARTH 500C GB 1ed 31 05 2010 10 54 Pagina 25 ...

Page 27: ...195 45 R16 84V XL 2 3 2 1 2 6 2 4 205 40 R17 84W XL 2 3 2 1 2 6 2 4 Add 0 3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm However recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold With snow tyres add 0 2 bar to the inflation pressure value recommended for standard tyres When travelling at speeds over 160 km h inflate the tyres to the values specified for fully laden conditions PERFORMA...

Page 28: ...ginal tyres Height is measured with the vehicle unladen Boot volume Capacity with vehicle unladen VDA standards 185 litres F0S135Ab A B C D E F G I L 3657 776 2300 581 1480 1485 1415 1409 1627 1408 1402 1893 With 205 40 R17 tyres 27 603_97_890 ABARTH 500C GB 1ed 31 05 2010 10 54 Pagina 27 ...

Page 29: ...n the ball If special equipment is fitted sunroof tow hitch etc the unladen car weight increases thus reducing the specified payload with respect to the maximum permitted load Loads not to be exceeded The driver is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and on load platform within the maxi mum permitted loads 28 1 4 TB BZ ABARTH COMPETIZIONE TRANSMISSION 1085 355 830 640 1440 8...

Page 30: ...urrent European directive litres 100 km Urban Extra urban Combined 1 4 TB BZ ABARTH COMPETIZIONE TRANSMISSION 8 4 5 4 6 5 CAPACITIES ABARTH COMPETIZIONE TRANSMISSION hydraulic actuation system 29 litres 0 70 kg 0 59 Specified fuels Recommended products TUTELA CAR CS SPEED Special oil with ATF DEXRON III additive Contractual Technical Reference N F005 F98 1 4 TB BZ ABARTH COMPETIZIONE TRANSMISSION ...

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Page 33: ...biles S p A Customer Services Technical Services Service Engineering Largo Senatore G Agnelli 5 10040 Volvera Torino Italia Print no 603 97 890 05 2010 1 Edition 603_97_890 ABARTH 500C GB 1ed 31 05 2010 10 54 Pagina 32 ...

Page 34: ...ves the right to modify the models and versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons If you have any further questions please consult your Abarth dealer Printed in recycled paper without chlorine ENGLISH NTO ABARTH GB 18 07 2007 12 15 Pagina 1 ...

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