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design and production by : Drake Enterprises Limited - Phone : 0118 986 8526

USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE

CHILD SEATS

FUEL

IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN

DRIVER’S SEAT

Vehicle specifications are subject to change. When the engine is turned off, ensure that the starter switch is in position II when operating electrical items such 

as door mirrors and windows, etc.

 This vehicle does not include any manufacturer handbooks or manuals.

No responsibility is accepted for inaccuracies or misunderstanding caused by the wording of this guide. If in any doubt ask a member of staff for assistance.

Use hazard lights. Attempt to park 

in a safe position.

Use an emergency phone rather 

than a mobile as emergency 

services will then know the location 

of the vehicle.

Never use a child seat in a front 

passenger seat which is fitted with 

an active airbag (SRS). Follow all 

fitting instructions carefully.

Check seat positioning and security 

before use.

VEHICLE INSTRUCTION CARD

TYRE PRESSURES (COLD)

CONTROLS

When parked, the handbrake should be fully 

applied with the vehicle left in first or reverse 

gear for vehicles equipped with manual 

transmission or P (Park) for vehicles with 

automatic transmission.

CAUTION!

NOTE: SHOULD THIS VEHICLE NOT 
BE SUPPLIED WITH A SPARE WHEEL, 
PLEASE REFER TO THE TELEPHONE 
NUMBERS SHOWN ON THE TAX DISC 
HOLDER.

For assistance after an accident/incident, please call 0800 0280 999

For assistance after a breakdown or help with tyres or windscreens please refer to the numbers on the tax disc holder.

Key / remote control operated central dead locking. Depress the door central locking switch on the driver’s door to lock the 

doors from the inside. Doors auto lock on vehicle motion.

Some models are fitted with a remote anti-theft alarm. Passive arming of immobiliser when key is removed.

Centrally locked. Use the remote key or internal boot release switch to unlock / open.  Press the badge logo on the boot to 

open it.

Internal electric adjustment via a control pad on the driver’s door.

Electric front operated via control buttons adjacent to gear shift lever. Manually operated rear.

If fitted. Electric tilt / slide panoramic sunroof. Use the roof mounted switchgear to operate it.

Ensure gear selector is in neutral (or N or P if automatic) and handbrake is on. Place ignition key into key slot and turn it to 

start/stop the engine. Select desired gear. Release handbrake and brake pedal and gently press the accelerator to move the 

vehicle. The vehicle may feature automatic engine start/stop technology - auto restart on depression of the clutch.

Located under flap on rear offside. Lift the edge of the flap to open it, centrally locked, twist off the cap anticlockwise.

Pull bonnet release lever located to the lower left of the front passenger footwell. Unhook catch under bonnet.

The rear seat is divided into sections which can be folded separately. To release the seat press the seat unlocking catch and 

fold the seat down. To return the seat to normal use, raise the seat and push it firmly to engage the seat lock. Check it is 

locked before using the seat.

Lift the carpet cover over the recess inside the boot to access the tyre repair kit, tools and jack. Move the vehicle to firm / 

level ground. Turn the engine off, select first gear (or P if automatic). Apply the handbrake. Only use the specific reinforced 

jack points on the underside of the vehicle. Crank the jack to lift the vehicle. Note: this vehicle does not carry a spare wheel - 

follow directions on tyre repair kit or for assistance please refer to the phone numbers shown on the tax disc holder.

To change gears press the button on the shift lever and move the lever forwards or backwards in the gear gate. Select 

N 

for neutral, 

P

 when leaving the vehicle, 

R

 for reversing (the vehicle must be at a complete standstill before this gear can be 

selected). For normal driving select 

D

 where the transmission will use all available forward gears automatically (a ‘kickdown 

‘ facility is provided when the accelerator is pressed all the way to the floor past the normal acceleration point forcing the 

transmission to select a lower gear to obtain maximum acceleration. To manually select gears move the gear shift leaver into 

the 

and 

positions to change gears up or down. Release pressure on the accelerator to return to normal accelerator use). 

Whenever the vehicle is at a standstill apply the handbrake.

VIC-ABA-01 / 24-15-2015

ABARTH 595

10

Tilt

Lumbar

Legroom

3

4 SEATS

3 DOOR HATCH

Ensure you use the correct fuel 

type. Only use unleaded petrol 

in petrol vehicles (see inside of 

filler flap).

Fuel Tank Capacity:  

35.0 litres 

Check tyre pressure regularly 

Legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm

195/45 R16
205/40 R17

Consult the tyre pressure tables found on 
the driver’s door B-pillar or inside the fuel 
filler cap.

This vehicle may not carry a spare wheel 
but is supplied with a tyre repair kit. For 
assistance, please refer to the phone 
numbers shown on the tax disc holder.

1

  Heating & Ventilation

2

  Hazard Lights

3

  Starter Switch

4

  Headlights

5

  Sidelights

6

  Indicators

7

  Wipers

8

  Rear Screen Wipers

9

  Horn

10

  Bonnet Release

11

  Heated Rear Screen

12

  Rear Fog Lamp

13

  Front Fog Lamp

4 / 5 / 6

7 / 8

2

1

9

Height

11

Locking the doors?

Anti-theft system? 

Opening the boot/

tailgate?

Adjusting door mirrors?

Opening the windows?

Operating the sunroof?

Starting the engine?

Opening fuel filler cap?

Releasing the bonnet?

Folding the rear seats?

How to change a tyre?

How to drive an 

automatic?

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1

3

2

4

R

5

P

R

N

D

or

Fold front seats to access rear.

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