Abarth Grande Punto Owner'S Handbook Manual Download

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Page 2: ...ecommended to read carefully the warnings and indications marked with the respective symbols at the end of the page personal safety the car s wellbeing environmental protection The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Abarth offers to its Customers the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity the range of additional services available to Abarth Custo...

Page 3: ...he ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL While working the catalyst develops a very high temperature Do not park the car over grass dry leaves pine nee dles or any other inflammable materials risk of fire RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emission...

Page 4: ...tronic card code written on the CODE card with you SCHEDULED SERVICING Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip top condition and safeguards its safety fea tures its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come THE OWNER S MANUAL CONTAINS information tips and important warnings regarding the safe correct driving of your car and its mainte...

Page 5: ...TROL SYSTEM 34 AUTOMATIC TWO ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 40 EXTERNAL LIGHTS 47 WINDOW WASHING 49 CRUISE CONTROL 52 CEILING LIGHTS 54 CONTROLS 55 FUEL CUT OFF SWITCH 57 INTERIOR FITTINGS 58 SKY DOME SUNROOF 62 DOORS 64 POWER WINDOWS WINDOW WINDERS 66 BOOT 68 BONNET 71 ROOF RACK SKI RACK 73 HEADLIGHTS 74 ABS SYSTEM 76 ESP SYSTEM 78 EOBD SYSTEM 83 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM T P M S 84 SPORT BOOS...

Page 6: ...naviga tion system MY PORT 8 Central adjustable air vents 9 Upper fixed air vent 10 Front passenger s air bag 11 Glovebox 12 Sound system 13 Climate controls 14 Ignition switch 15 Driver s air bag 16 Steering wheel adjusting lever 17 Con trol plate front fog lights rear fog lights headlight aiming device reconfigurable multifunction display 5 SAFETY DEVICES CORRECT USE OF THE CAR WARNING LIGHTS AN...

Page 7: ...nal lights 4 Instrument panel 5 Right steering column stalk windscreen rear window wiper and trip computer controls 6 Dashboard controls 7 Wiring for naviga tion system MY PORT 8 Central adjustable air vents 9 Upper fixed air vent 10 Front passenger s air bag 11 Glovebox 12 Sound system 13 Climate controls 14 Ignition switch 15 Driver s air bag 16 Steering wheel adjusting lever 17 Con trol plate f...

Page 8: ...n code to the engine control unit to deactivate the inhibitor The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE system control unit has recognised the code transmitted from the key Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP the Fiat CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine electronic con trol unit If at start the code is not correctly rec ognized the Ysign will be displayed see section Warning L...

Page 9: ...ears the following A the electronic code B the mechanical key code to be given to the Abarth Dealership when or dering duplicate keys Make sure you have the electronic code A fig 4 with you at all times IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect efficiency of the electronic devices con tained inside the keys they should never be exposed to direct sunlight All the keys and the CODE card must be handed ov...

Page 10: ...clothes Make sure the key can never be touched by oth ers especially children who may in advertently press the button WARNING Dashboard led indications When locking the doors led A fig 6 switches on for about 3 seconds and than starts flashing deterrence function Once doors are locked if one or more doors or the tailgate are not closed cor rectly the led and direction indicators start flashing qui...

Page 11: ... key and lock it turning the screw C to Á Used batteries are harmful to the environment They should be disposed of as specified by law in the special containers provided or take them to a Abarth Dealership which will deal with their disposal fig 8 F0M071Ab fig 7 F0M097Ab KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL fig 8 The metal insert of the key A is fixed The key operates the ignition switch the door locks fuel...

Page 12: ...he outside Key turning clockwise driver side Key turning clockwise driver side Brief press on button Á 1 flashing Turning on glowing steadily for about 3 seconds followed by deterrence led flashing Dead lock activation Double pressing on button Á 3 flashings Double flashing followed by de terrence led flashing Tailgate opening Pressing on button R 2 flashings Deterrence led flashing IMPORTANT Wind...

Page 13: ...ion device is tam pered with e g attempted theft have it checked over by a Abarth Dealership as soon as pos sible WARNING When getting out of the car always remove the key to prevent any occupants from acci dentally activating the controls Re member to engage the handbrake and if the car is parked on uphill slope to engage the first gear If the car is facing downhill engage the reverse gear Never ...

Page 14: ...ning light C Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light D Rev counter E Reconfigurable multifunction display F0M049Ab fig 10 RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION A Speedometer speed indicator B Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light C Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light D Rev counter E Reconfigurable multifunction display F0M072Ab fig 10 ...

Page 15: ...The electronic injection control system gradually shuts off the flow of fuel when the engine is over revving resulting in a gradual loss of engine pow er When the engine is idling the rev counter may indicate a gradual or sudden higher ing of the speed This is normal as it takes place during nor mal operation for example when activat ing the climate control system or the fan In particular a slow c...

Page 16: ...ling In this event contact Abarth Dealership to have the system checked ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig 15 This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid and begins working when the fluid temperature exceeds approx 50 C Under normal conditions the needle should hover around the middle of the scale according to the working conditions C Low engine coolant temperature H High engine coola...

Page 17: ...l be displayed al so showing the date fig 16 or the boost ing pressure of the turbocharger fig 17 depending on the set up selected from the menu caption Homepage Date of Engine Info CONTROL BUTTONS fig 18 To scroll the displayed menu and the related options upwards or to in crease the displayed value MENU Press briefly to access the menu ESC and or go to next screen or to confirm the required menu...

Page 18: ... selected Selecting an option of the main menu without submenu press briefly button MENU ESC to se lect the main menu option to set press buttons or by single press es to select the new setting press briefly button MENU ESC to store the new setting and to go back to the main menu option previously select ed Selecting an option of the main menu with submenu press briefly button MENU ESC to dis play...

Page 19: ...OL BUTTON VOL MEMU ESC briefly press fig 19 SERVICE F0R2007g TRIP B DATA SPEED BEEP EXIT MENU PASSENGER BAG English On the standard screen briefly press MENU ESC to start brows ing Press or to browse within the menu Note Only the short menu may be accessed for reasons of safety while the car is moving Brightness and Speed Beep MENU ESC briefly press Year Mouth Day FIRST PAGE RAIN SENSOR for versio...

Page 20: ...hout storing settings To cancel the setting proceed as follows briefly press button MENU ESC On will blink on the display press button Off will flash on the dis play briefly press button MENU ESC to go back to the menu screen or press the but ton for long to go back to the standard screen without storing settings Speed beep Speed limit This function is used to set the car speed limit km h or mph w...

Page 21: ...toring settings Setting the time Clock This function allows to set the clock through two sub menus Time and Mode Proceed as follows briefly press button MENU ESC the display will show the two submenus Time and Mode press button or to switch between the two submenus select the required option and then press button MENU ESCbriefly when accessing the Time submenu briefly press button MENU ESC hours w...

Page 22: ...ound system Radio tuned radio station frequency or RDS message automatic tuning activation or AutoSTore CD audio CD MP3 track number CD Changer CD number and track number To activate On or to deactivate Off sound system info displaying proceed as follows briefly press button MENU ESC On or Off will flash on the display accord ing to previous setting press button or for setting briefly press button...

Page 23: ...empera ture Proceed as follows to set the required unit briefly press button MENU ESC to dis play the three sub menus press button or to browse the three submenus select the required submenu and then press briefly button MENU ESC when accessing the Distance submenu briefly press MENU ESC either km or mi will appear on the display accord ing to the previous setting press button or for setting when ...

Page 24: ...follows briefly press button MENU ESC the previously set volume level will flash on the display press button or for setting briefly press button MENU ESC to go back to the menu screen or press the but ton for long to go back to the standard screen without storing settings Button volume Button volume adjustment This function may be used to adjust the volume of the beep accompanying the ac tivation ...

Page 25: ...ppear in kilo metres or miles according to the settings When the next scheduled service opera tion is approaching the message Service will appear on the display followed by the number of kilometres or miles left when the key is turned to MAR Go to a Abarth Dealership where the Scheduled Service operations will be performed and the mes sage will be reset Passenger bag Front passenger s airbag and s...

Page 26: ...to the first menu option Speed Beep TRIP COMPUTER General features The Trip computer displays information with ignition key at MAR relating to the operating status of the car This function comprises two separate and independent trips Trip A and Trip B concerning the complete mission of the car jour ney Both functions are resettable reset start of new mission Trip A shall be used to display the fig...

Page 27: ...apsed since the start of the new mission IMPORTANT Lacking information Trip computer values are displayed with When normal operating condition is re set calculation of different units will restart regularly Values displayed before the failure will not be reset Values displayed Range This value shows the distance in km or mi that the car can still cover before needing fuel assuming that driving con...

Page 28: ...e information associated with this func tion IMPORTANT The reset operation in the presence of the screens concerning the Trip B makes it possible to reset only the information associated with this func tion Start of journey procedure With ignition key at MAR press and keep button TRIP pressed for over 2 seconds to reset Exit Trip To quit the Trip function keep button MENU ESC pressed for over 2 se...

Page 29: ...d in the runners by trying to move it back and forth Failure to lock the seat in place could result in the seat moving suddenly and the dri ver losing control of the car WARNING For maximum safety keep the back of your seat up right lean back into it and make sure the seat belt fits closely across your chest and hips WARNING Back rest angle adjustment fig 21 Turn knob C Upholstery of your car has ...

Page 30: ...eats refer to paragraph Extending the boot in this section Upholstery of your car has been designed to withstand wear deriving from common use of the car You are how ever recommended to avoid strong and or continuous scratching with clothing accessories such as metallic buckles studs Velcro fastenings and the like since these items cause cir cumscribed stress of the cover fabric that could lead to...

Page 31: ...and keep your head as close as possible to the head restraint REAR for versions markets where provided fig 24 To use the head restraint raise it until hear ing the click position of use To bring it back to the original position position of non use press button A and push the head restraint down into the back rest To lift out rear head restraints press at the same time buttons A and B set on both s...

Page 32: ...IRRORS DRIVING MIRROR fig 26 The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes it to be released in the event of a violent crash Any adjustment of the steer ing wheel position must be carried out only with the car station ary and the engine turned off WARNING It is absolutely forbidden to carry out whatever after market operation involving steering system or steering column modifica tions e g ...

Page 33: ... required for example when the mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces it is possible to fold the mirror moving it from position 1 fig 28 to position 2 When driving the mirrors shall always be in position 1 fig 28 As the driver s door mirror is curved it may slightly alter the perception of distance WARNING Demisting defrosting for versions markets where provided Mirrors are fitted with resistor...

Page 34: ...NANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS CLIMATE CONTROL 1 Fixed upper vent 2 Central swivel vents 3 Fixed side vents 4 Adjustable side vents 5 Lower vents for front seats 6 Lower vents for rear seats fig 29 F0M011Ab 028 074 Abarth GB 028 088 Abarth GB 8 06 2009 14 29 Pagina 33 ...

Page 35: ...LS MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTABLE AND SWIVEL SIDE AND CENTRAL VENTS fig 30 31 A Fixed vent for side windows B Side adjustable vents C Centre adjustable vents fig 30 F0M0033m fig 31 F0M085Ab Vents A are fixed To use vents B and C operate the rele vant device to turn them as required 028 074 Abarth GB 028 088 Abarth GB 8 06 2009 14 29 Pagina 34 ...

Page 36: ...ey cooler air to the dashboard vents in inter mediate temperature conditions to heat with outside harsh tempera ture to convey as much air as possi ble to the feet to warm the feet and at the same time demist the windscreen for quick windscreen demisting Air recirculation on off button D Press the button button led on to turn air recirculation on Press the button again button led off to turn air r...

Page 37: ...compartment properly proceed as follows knob A turned to blue section turn air recirculation off by pressing button D button led off knob C turned to knob B turned to the required speed CLIMATE CONTROL cooling For fast cooling of the passenger com partment proceed as follows knob A turned to blue section turn air recirculation on by pressing button D button led on knob C turned to press button E t...

Page 38: ...urned to 4 max fan speed knob C turned to turn air recirculation off by pressing button D button led off FAST HEATING For fast heating of the passenger com partment proceed as follows knob A turned to red section turn air recirculation on by pressing button D button led on knob C turned to knob B turned to 4 max fan speed Then use the controls to keep the re quired comfort conditions and press but...

Page 39: ... it de humidifies the air HEATED REAR WINDOW AND DOOR MIRROR DEMISTING DEFROSTING for versions markets where provided fig 33 Press button A to start this function when this function is on the button led is on This function is timed and switches off au tomatically after 20 minutes To cut out this function press again button A IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of the rear window over the...

Page 40: ... fluid be used as it is incompatible with the system components IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation system makes it possible to reach the re quired heating or cooling conditions faster Do not use the air recirculation function on rainy cold days as it would consider ably increase the possibility of the win dows misting inside AIR RECIRCULATION Turn this function on by pressing button the button...

Page 41: ...electing the required func tion s and by changing the set parameters In this way the automatic control is de activated the system will resume auto matic control only for safety reasons Man ual selections prevail over automatic ones and remain in storage until the user de cides to resume automatic control press button AUTO except when the system cuts in for particular safety conditions The control ...

Page 42: ...ons and then to turn the knobs to set the temperatures required on the display It is possible to personalise required tem peratures driver and passenger with a maximum difference of 7 C This way the system will start working completely automatically to reach the comfort temperatures as quickly as pos sible The system will set air temperature quantity and distribution and it will con trol the air r...

Page 43: ...f the passenger compartment Since the system controls two zones of the passenger compartment it is possible to personalise required tem peratures driver and passenger with a maximum difference of 7 C The temper atures set are shown on the displays near the relevant knobs Pressing button A MONO automatically aligns the temper ature on the passenger s side with that on the driver s side you can ther...

Page 44: ...ting function will turn off this func tion and the relevant button led To re store automatic air distribution control af ter a manual selection press button AU TO When the driver selects air distribution to the windscreen also the air distribution on passenger side will be distributed to the windscreen The passenger can however select the required air distribution by pressing the relevant buttons ...

Page 45: ...s according to the following operating logics automatic switching on by pressing one of the AUTO buttons and indicated by the turning on of the AUTO icon on the display near the car outline forced switching on inside air recircu lation always on indicated by the turn ing off of the button led C and symbol í on the display forced switching off air recirculation always off with air inlet from the ou...

Page 46: ...hen start to flash on the display for a few seconds and wording AUTO will then go off With climate control compressor off the fan speed can be set to zero manually With compressor on and engine running the fan speed cannot be lower that one bar on the display Fast window demisting defrosting button F Press this button the climate control sys tem will automatically switch on all the functions requi...

Page 47: ...ff Heated rear window can be turned on or off also when the system is off IMPORTANT The system will store the temperatures set before turning off and will resume them when pressing any but ton except heated rear window if the function corresponding to the button pressed is off it will be turned on if on it will be kept active Press AUTO to turn the system in au tomatic mode ADDITIONAL HEATER for v...

Page 48: ...nt cluster will come on at the same time DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS Turn the knurled ring to 2 The warning light 3 on the instrument cluster will come on at the same time MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS When the knurled ring is at 2 pull the lever towards the steering wheel 2nd un stable position The warning light 2 on the instrument cluster will come on at the same time To turn the main beams off pull again the...

Page 49: ...lumination of the space in front of the car for a preset pe riod of time Activation With the ignition key at STOP or re moved pull the left hand stalk towards the steering wheel within 2 minutes from when the engine is turned off At each single movement of the stalk the staying on of the lights is extended by 30 seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds then the lights are switched off automati cally...

Page 50: ...tion is limited to the time the stalk is held in this position When the stalk is released it returns to its original position automatically stopping the wiper Never use the window wiper to remove ice or snow from the windscreen In these con ditions the wiper is submitted to excessive effort that results in motor protection cutting in and wiper opera tion inhibition for few seconds as a con sequenc...

Page 51: ...rmal auto matic function Deactivation Change the stalk knurled ring position from fig 37 or turn the ignition key to STOP At next engine starting key at MAR the sensor will not be reactivated even if the knurled ring is still at fig 37 To ac tivate the rain sensor you have to move the knurled ring from to another po sition and then again to Rain sensor activation will be indicated by at least one ...

Page 52: ...per on Never use the rear window wiper to remove ice or snow from the rear window In these conditions the wiper is sub mitted to excessive effort that results in motor protection cutting in and wiper operation inhibition for few seconds as a consequence If operation is not re stored contact Abarth Dealership With windscreen wiper on and reverse gear engaged rear window wiping will be continuous Pu...

Page 53: ...ar It is advisable to engage it in 4th or higher gears Travelling downhill with the device en gaged the car speed may increase more than the memorised one When the device is activated the warn ing light Ü turns on together with the rel evant message on the instrument panel for versions markets where provided TO MEMORISE SPEED Proceed as follows turn knob A fig 39 to ON and press the accelerator pe...

Page 54: ...w speed or moving the stalk downwards until reaching the new speed which will be memorised automatically Each operation of the stalk will corre spond to a slight reduction in speed about 1 km h while keeping the stalk down wards will correspond to a continuous speed reduction DEVICE DISENGAGEMENT The device can be disengaged in the fol lowing ways turn knob A to OFF turning the engine off pressing...

Page 55: ...ining the battery In any case if the switch is left inadver tently to the On position the lights will turn off automatically 15 minutes after turning the engine off Ceiling light timing On certain versions to facilitate getting in out of the car at night or with poor lighting 2 different timed switching on modes have been provided LIGHT TIMING WHEN GETTING INTO THE CAR Lights will turn on as follo...

Page 56: ...n on by pressing switch A re gardless of the position of the ignition key When the device is on warning lights Î and on the cluster come on Press the switch again to turn the lights off The use of hazard lights is governed by the Highway Code of the country you are in Keep to the rules FRONT FOG LIGHTS fig 44 To active with front side lights on press button 5 Warning light 5 on the instrument pan ...

Page 57: ...d beams and or front fog lights for versions markets where pro vided The use of rear fog lights is governed by the Highway Code of the country you are in Keep to the rules PARKING LIGHTS These lights can only be turned on with ig nition key at STOP or removed by mov ing the left stalk knurled ring first to O and then to 6 or 2 The warning light 3 on the instrument cluster will come on at the same ...

Page 58: ...in the engine compartment be low the car or near the tank area After the collision position ignition key on STOP to avoid battery draining fig 48 F0M076Ab Door unlocking in the event of a crash In the event of a crash that triggers the fu el cut off switch the doors will unlock au tomatically to enable getting into the car and at the same time the passenger s com partment lights will turn on It is...

Page 59: ...is lo cated on the dashboard on the left of the steering wheel fig 51 F0M0077m fig 50 F0M012Ab fig 52 F0M0078m To reset car operation follow this pro cedure turn the ignition key to MAR activate the right hand indicator deactivate the right hand indicator activate the left hand indicator deactivate the left hand indicator activate the right hand indicator deactivate the right hand indicator activa...

Page 60: ...e it push it down as shown in fig 55 Press button A fig 56 to raise the top of the armrest in order to use space B Use lever C to tilt down the armrest with respect to the normal position of use CENTRAL CONSOLE ODDMENT COMPARTMENT This compartment A fig 53 is located on the central console in front of the hand brake DOOR POCKETS fig 54 Document map pockets are located in door panels fig 53 F0M0080...

Page 61: ...ouses the recesses two in front of the handbrake and one be hind it for glasses cups or cans CARD BOX CD BOX fig 59 The central console features recesses to keep cards or CDS SMOKER S KIT for versions markets where provided The smoker s kit is composed of an ash tray A fig 60 and by a lighter B fig 60 situated on the central compartment in front of the hand brake lever In case the vehicle is not e...

Page 62: ...es of the rear view mirror They can swing to the sides and up or down A courtesy mirror can be applied to the back of sun visors On certain versions to use the mirror for versions markets where provided you shall open the sliding cover A CURRENT OUTLET for versions markets where provided It is located in the boot on the left side of the plastic support of the parcel shelf fig 66 To use it open cap...

Page 63: ...again for over half a second to make the sunroof sliding automatically to the wide open po sition press the button to stop the sun roof at an intermediate position To close When in wide open position press but ton A fig 68 for over half a second to set the front pane to the spoiler position press the button again to stop the sunroof at an intermediate position press button A fig 68 again and keep ...

Page 64: ...ing wait for sunroof mo tor stopping When leaving the car the ignition key should be removed to prevent the sun roof from being operated inadvertently and harming anyone remaining in the car Improper use of the sunroof can be dan gerous Before and during its operation ensure that any passengers are not at risk from the moving roof either by personal objects getting caught in the mechanism or by be...

Page 65: ... and the button led A fig 72 will flash quickly for about 3 seconds With this function active it is however pos sible to open the other doors by pressing button A fig 72 on the central console Pressing twice briefly the button Á on the remote control fig 70 will engage the dead lock device see paragraph Dead lock device Door unlocking from the outside Briefly press button Ë fig 70 to obtain remote...

Page 66: ...in both front door revolving plugs as described pre viously DEAD LOCK DEVICE for versions markets where provided This safety device enables to inhibit door internal handles locking unlocking button A fig 72 thus hindering doors opening from inside the passenger s compartment in case of at tempt to break into e g window breaking The dead lock device guarantees the best protection against unwanted a...

Page 67: ...ing the relevant switch for more than half a second The window screen stops its upstroke when reaching the final up po sition or when the switch is pressed again IMPORTANT With ignition key at STOP or removed the power windows remain activated for about 2 minutes and are de activated immediately the moment a door is opened IMPORTANT On certain versions press ing the remote control button Ë for ove...

Page 68: ...engers are not at risk from the moving glass either by personal objects getting caught in the mechanism or by being injured by it directly Always remove the ignition key when getting out of the car to prevent the power windows being op erated accidentally and constituting a danger to the passengers in the car WARNING Window safety system initialisation Safety system shall be re initialised after d...

Page 69: ...e addition of objects speakers spoilers etc on the rear shelf or boot lid ex cept those envisaged by the manufacturer may prevent the gas filled struts at the sides of the boot from working properly When using the boot make sure the loads do not exceed the permitted weight see Technical specifications chapter Also make sure the items in the boot are arranged properly to prevent them being thrown f...

Page 70: ...nding the boot in this section press lever B in the boot Total extension fig 80 Tilt the rear seat completely to obtain maximum boot extension Proceed as follows lower completely the rear seat head re straints check that the seat belt is not twisted tilt cushions lift handles A and B fig 79 to release the backrests and guide them onto the cushion IMPORTANT If after tilting the rear seat you have t...

Page 71: ...n seat belt buckles upwards and set the cushion in the normal position of use IMPORTANT When the backrest is prop erly secured the red band on levers shall no longer be visible The red band actually indicates that the backrest is not properly secured Make sure the head re straints are properly positioned REMOVING THE REAR PARCEL SHELF To remove the rear parcel shelf to extend the boot release the ...

Page 72: ... have a level loading surface IMPORTANT To place loads on the Car go box surface keep the long bar in cen tral position Max admitted load is 50 kg BONNET TO OPEN THE BONNET Proceed as follows pull lever fig 88 in the direction of the arrow pull lever A fig 89 as shown in the fig ure lift the bonnet and at the same time re lease the rod D fig 90 from the catch then fit the rod end C fig 91 into the...

Page 73: ... from recess E and fit it back in to its catch D fig 90 lower the bonnet at approx 20 cen timetres from the engine compartment and then let it drop ensuring that it is fully closed and not just held in position by the safety catch If the bonnet does not close properly do not push it down but open it again and repeat the above procedure IMPORTANT Always check that the bon net is closed properly to ...

Page 74: ...s only when the car is stationary WARNING ROOF RACK SKI RACK Front couplings are set at points A fig 92 Front couplings are set at points B near the silk screen printing O on rear side windows IMPORTANT Strictly follow the installa tion instructions contained in the kit In stallation hall be carried out by skilled per sonnel After travelling a few kilo metres check that the cou pling fastening scr...

Page 75: ...on When the car is loaded it slopes backwards This means that the headlight beam rises In this case it is nec essary to return it to the correct position To adjust the headlight slant fig 93 Press buttons Ò and set on the con trol panel The display located on the instrument pan el provides the visual indication of the po sitions during the adjustment operation Position 0 one or two passengers on f...

Page 76: ...d for circulation in the country in which the car is marketed In countries with oppo site circulation to avoid glaring oncom ing vehicles it is necessary to cover the areas of the headlight using a special stick er tape provided for the purpose Suitable sticker tape is provided in Lin eaccessori Abarth and it is available at Abarth Dealership fig 94 F0M0105m fig 95 F0M0106m 075 090 Abarth GB 075 0...

Page 77: ...mpliance with the traffic regulations of the Country you are driving in Read carefully the fol lowing instructions The car is fitted with an ABS braking sys tem which prevents the wheels from lock ing when braking makes the most of road grip and gives the best control when emer gency braking under difficulty road condi tions The ABS exploits the tyre road grip at the best but it cannot improve it ...

Page 78: ...EBD failure EBD failure is indicated by the turning on of warning lights and x on the in strument panel together with the dedi cated message on the multifunction dis play where provided see section Warning lights and messages In this case with sharp braking the rear wheels might lock too early with the pos sibility of skidding Drive extremely care fully to the nearest Abarth Dealership to have the...

Page 79: ...MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY CAR MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS BRAKE ASSIST emergency braking assistance integral with ESP for versions markets where provided The system which cannot be cut out rec ognizes emergency braking on the ground of the brake pedal operation speed and considerably increases the pressure in the brake circuit thus supporting the driver to obta...

Page 80: ...t in any case al ways be adapted to the conditions of the road surface visibility and traffic Road safety is always the driver s re sponsibility WARNING 79 SAFETY DEVICES CORRECT USE OF THE CAR WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IIN AN EMERGENCY CAR MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS HILL HOLDER SYSTEM This system is an integral part of the ESP system and it is provided to ...

Page 81: ... engine off and engaged the first speed For correct operation of the ESP and ASR systems the tyres must absolutely be of the same brand and type on all wheels in per fect conditions and above all of type brand and size specified WARNING At pickup the ESP system control unit will keep brake force on wheels until reaching the torque suitable for starting or in any case for max 2 seconds in order to ...

Page 82: ... two dif ferent control systems are activated if slipping involves both driving wheels the ASR function intervenes reducing the power transmitted by the engine if the slipping involves only one driving wheel the ASR system cuts in auto matically braking the wheel that is slip ping The action of the ASR is particularly help ful in the following circumstances slipping of the inner wheel due to the e...

Page 83: ...tomatically each time the engine is started When travelling the ASR can be switched off and on again pressing button A set on the dashboard fig 96 fig 96 F0M078Ab When the ASR is switched off this is shown by the lighting up of the led on the button and by relevant message on the multifunction display where provided If the ASR is switched off when travelling it will turn on again automatically the...

Page 84: ...g light U on the instrument pan el together with relevant message on the multifunction display where provided see section Warning lights and mes sages when these conditions are no longer in peak conditions The objective is to keep the system efficiency under con trol warn when a fault causes emissions lev els to increase warn of the need to replace deteriorat ed components The system also has a di...

Page 85: ...P M S system This condition is in dicated by a dedicated message on the dis play that will disappear automatically as soon as radio frequency noises will stop to disturb the system Pay the utmost attention when checking or inflating tyres Excessive pressure impairs road holding increases suspension and wheel stress and causes abnormal tyre wear WARNING Tyre pressure should be checked with tyres re...

Page 86: ...ssure In this event check pres sure with cold tyres and restore prop er inflation values if required WARNING If the car is fitted with T P M S system tyre and or rim removal and refitting operations involve special precautions to pre vent damages or wrong sensor refit ting contact Abarth Dealership to have tyre and or rim changed WARNING If the car is fitted with T P M S system when chang ing a ty...

Page 87: ... Sensor presence Failure indication Abarth Dealership service operation Wheel change with spare wheel Wheel change with snow tyres Wheel change with snow tyres Wheel change with others of different size Wheel cross switching front rear Given as an alternative on the Owner Handbook and available at Lineaccessori Abarth Not cross switched tyres shall stay on the same side Contact Abarth Dealership R...

Page 88: ...or a short time for example in phase of over taking When the SPORT BOOST is on the mes sage SPORT will be displayed on the in strument panel s display Press the rele vant button again to switch off the SPORT BOOST and reset normal driving mode IMPORTANT While parking and exe cuting a higher number of steering ma neuvers steering may get harder this is normal as due to the intervention of the syste...

Page 89: ... the following marking Fiat Auto S p A authorizes the installation of transceivers provided that installation is workmanlike performed in compliance with Manufacturer s specifications at a spe cialised service centre IMPORTANT The installation of devices involving modifications of vehicle charac teristics may determine the withdrawal of the driving licence by the appointed pub lic authorities and ...

Page 90: ...h the instructions for use provided by the mobile phone s manufacturer AT THE FILLING STATION Use only unleaded petrol To prevent errors the diameter of the fu el tank filler is too small to introduce a lead petrol pump filler Use petrol with a rat ed octane number R O N not lower than 95 IMPORTANT An inefficient catalyst leads to harmful exhaust emissions thus con tributing to air pollution IMPOR...

Page 91: ...ed flames or lighted cigarettes near the fuel filler hole as there is a danger of fire Do not bend too close to the hole either so as not to breathe in harmful vapours WARNING Refuelling To guarantee full tank filling carry out two refuelling operations after the first click of the fuel delivery gun Avoid further top ping up operations that could cause dam ages to the fuel system During normal ser...

Page 92: ...HBOARD AND CONTROLS SAFETY DEVICES SEAT BELTS 92 S B R SYSTEM 93 PRETENSIONERS 94 CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY 97 PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING THE UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM 102 FRONT AIR BAGS 103 SIDE AIR BAGS 106 S SA AF FE ET TY Y D DE EV VI IC CE ES S 091 108 Abarth GB 091 108 Abarth GB 8 06 2009 13 37 Pagina 91 ...

Page 93: ...2 SEAT BELTS USING THE SEAT BELTS fig 1 The belt should be worn keeping the chest straight and rested against the seat back To fasten the seat belts take hold the tongue A and insert it into the buckle B until hearing the locking click At removal if it jams let it rewind for a short stretch then pull it out again with out jerking To unfasten the seat belts press button C Guide the seat belt with y...

Page 94: ...ch together with the turning on of warning light on the instrument panel warns the driver to fasten the seat belt The buzzer can be deactivated until the next engine stop as follows fasten the driver s and passenger s seat belt turn the ignition key to MAR wait for over 20 seconds and then re lease one of the seat belts For permanent deactivation contact Abarth Dealership With multifunction displa...

Page 95: ...s its original condi tions invalidates its efficiency If due to unusual natural events floods seas storm etc the device has been af fected by water and mud it must neces sarily be replaced LOAD LIMITERS To increase passenger s safety the front seat belt reels contain a load limiter which allows controlled sag in such a way as to dose the force acting on the chest and shoulders during the belt rest...

Page 96: ... lower part of the belt very low down so that it passes under the abdomen see fig 4 95 CORRECT USE OF THE CAR WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY CAR MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS SAFETY DEVICES The belt should not be twist ed The upper part should pass over the shoulder and cross the chest diagonally The lower part should adhere to the pelvis and not th...

Page 97: ...r no circumstances should the components of the seat belts and pretensioners be tampered with or removed Any op eration should be carried out by qual ified and authorised personnel Always contact a Abarth Dealership WARNING If the belt has been subject ed to heavy stress for ex ample after and accident it should be changed completely together with the anchors anchor fastening screws and the preten...

Page 98: ...according to EC Directive 2003 20 EC Compared with adults their head is pro portionally larger and heavier than the rest of the body while the muscles and bone structure are not completely developed Therefore correct restraint systems are necessary other than adult seat belts The results of research on the best child re straint systems are contained in the Euro pean Standard EEC R44 This Standard ...

Page 99: ...on the front passenger seat with a child s seat with the cradle facing backwards deactivate the passenger s front and side bags for chest and pelvis protection for ver sions markets where provided using the set up menu and then check warning light on the cluster to make sure that deactivation has ac tually took place The front passen ger s seat shall be adjusted in the most backward position to pr...

Page 100: ... they can be dangerous if installed incorrectly fastened to the car belts with a cushion Carefully follow the instructions for installation provid ed with the seat WARNING GROUP 2 Starting from 15 kg to 25 kg in weight chil dren may be restrained directly by the car belts fig 9 The only function of the seat is to position the child correctly in rela tion to the belts so that the diagonal part adhe...

Page 101: ...00 3 EC regulating child s seat assembling on the different car seats according to the following table The figure is only an exam ple for mounting Attain to the instructions for fastening which must be enclosed with the specific child restraining system you are using WARNING fig 10 F0M0049m Range of Front Rear Group weight passenger passenger Group 0 0 up to 13 kg U U Group 1 9 18 kg U U Group 2 1...

Page 102: ...ild restraint sys tem without installation instructions 4 Always check the seat belt is well fas tened by pulling the webbing 5 Only one child is to be strapped to each retaining system 6 Always check the seat belts do not fit around the child s throat 7 While travelling do not let the child sit incorrectly or release the belts 8 Passengers should never carry children on their laps No one however ...

Page 103: ...ig 13 set at the back of seat back rest at child s seat level It is possible to mount at the same time both the traditional restraint system and the Universal Isofix one Remember that in case of Universal Isofix child s seat you can only use all those seats approved with the marking ECE R44 03 Universal Isofix Mount the child restraint system only with the car sta tionary The Isofix child restrain...

Page 104: ...ter the cushion deflates The front driver passenger air bags and the driver s knees air bag for versions markets where provided are not a re placement of but complementary to the use of belts which should always be worn as specified by law in Europe and most non European countries Facing backwards Facing backwards Facing backwards Facing backwards Facing backwards Facing backwards Facing forwards ...

Page 105: ... objects e g mobile phones on the dashboard on pas senger side since they could interfere with proper air bag inflation and al so cause serious injury WARNING The volume of front air bags at max in flation fills most of the space between the steering wheel and the driver and between the dashboard and the passenger In case of crash a person not wearing the seat belt moves forward and may come in to...

Page 106: ...senger s air bag active ON never place child s seats with the cradle facing backwards since the air bag activation could cause to the child serious injuries even mortal In the case of need always deactivate the passenger s air bag when a child s seat is placed on the front seat The front passenger s seat shall be ad justed in the most backward position to prevent any contact between child s seat a...

Page 107: ... as specified by law in Europe and most non European countries FRONT SIDE BAGS CHEST AND PELVIS ZONE PROTECTION fig 16 for versions markets where provided Front side bags are housed in the seat back rests they consist of an instant inflation cushion designed to increase protection of the occupants chest and pelvis zone in the event of a side crash of medium high severity SIDE WINDOW BAGS HEAD PROT...

Page 108: ...ag system deactivated at a Abarth Dealership first If the car changes own ership the new owner must be informed of the method of use of air bags and the above warnings and also be given this Owner Handbook IMPORTANT The triggering of preten sioners front air bags and side bags is de cided in a differentiated manner by the electronic control unit depending on the type of crash The failure to deploy...

Page 109: ... with pressurised water or steam by hand or at automatic seat washing stations WARNING The front air bag is triggered for shocks greater in magni tude that the pretensioners For im pacts between these two thresholds it is therefore normal that only the pretensioners are triggered WARNING Do not hook rigid objects to the coat hooks and to the support handles WARNING The air bag does not substi tute...

Page 110: ...OLS SAFETY DEVICES CORRECT USE OF THE CAR ENGINE STARTING 110 PARKING THE CAR 112 USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX 113 CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS 114 TOWING TRAILERS 116 SNOW CHAINS 119 CAR INACTIVITY 120 C CO OR RR RE EC CT T U US SE E O OF F T TH HE E C CA AR R 109 120 Abarth GB 109 120 Abarth GB 8 06 2009 13 38 Pagina 109 ...

Page 111: ...ned areas is extremely dan gerous The engine consumes oxygen and produces carbon monoxide which is a highly toxic and lethal gas WARNING Remember that the servo brake and power steering are not operational until the engine has been started therefore much ef fort than usual is required on the brake pedal and steering wheel WARNING Proceed as follows ensure that the handbrake is up put the gear leve...

Page 112: ...d is damaging especially to tur bocharged engines HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED Proceed as follows Drive off slowly letting the engine turn at medium revs Do not accelerate abruptly Do not drive at full performance for the initial kilometres Wait until the coolant temperature gauge starts moving Remember that the servo brake and power steering are not operational until the en...

Page 113: ...THE CAR Proceed as follows Stop the engine and engage the hand brake Engage a gear on a slope engage first gear if the car is faced uphill or reverse if it is faced downhill and leave the wheels steered Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone if the car is parked on a steep slope Do not leave the key in the ignition switch to prevent draining the battery Always re move the key when you leave the ...

Page 114: ...tely With the engine running before engaging the reverse wait at least 2 seconds with the clutch pedal fully down to prevent damage and grating of the gears To change gears properly you must push the clutch pedal fully down It is therefore es sential that there is nothing under the pedals make sure the mats are lying flat and do not get in the way of the pedals WARNING Do not drive with your hand ...

Page 115: ...y affects consumption and sta bility Roof rack ski rack Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof as soon as they are no longer used These accessories lower air pene tration and adversely affect consumption levels When needing to carry particular ly voluminous objects preferably use a trailer Electric devices Use electric devices only for the amount of time needed Rear heated window ad di...

Page 116: ...ion levels from 15 to 30 on the urban cycle and emission of harmful substances Traffic and road conditions Rather high consumption levels are tied to situations with heavy traffic for example in queues with frequent use of the lower gears or in cities with many traffic lights Also winding mountain roads and rough road surfaces adversely affect consump tion Traffic hold ups During prolonged hold up...

Page 117: ...ng a trailer steep hills are harder to climb the brak ing spaces increase and overtaking takes longer depending on the overall weight Engage a low gear when driving downhill rather than constantly using the brake The weight the trailer exerts on the car tow hook reduces by the same amount the actual car loading capacity To make sure the maximum towable weight is not exceeded given in the log book ...

Page 118: ...ross section of no less than 2 5 mm2 IMPORTANT Electric brake or other de vice shall be used with running engine In addition to the electrical branches the car s electric system can only be con nected to the supply cable for an electric brake and to the cable for an internal light though not above 15W For connections use the preset control unit with battery cable no less than 2 5 mm2 INSTALLING TH...

Page 119: ...0 screws The internal counterplates are to be at least 6 mm thick IMPORTANT It is compulsory to fasten a label plainly visible of suitable size and material with the following wording MAX LOAD ON BALL 60 kg After fitting screw holes shall be sealed to prevent ex haust gas inlet WARNING fig 3 F0M092Ab Existing hole Existing screw Existing screw Existing hole Existing hole Existing hole Standard tow...

Page 120: ...TANT With snow chains use the accelerator with extreme care to prevent or to limit as much as possible slipping of the driving wheels that could cause chain breaking resulting in damages to the car body or mechanical components IMPORTANT Use 9 mm reduced size snow chains Keep your speed down when snow chains are fitted Do not exceed 50 km h Avoid potholes steps and pave ments and avoid also to dri...

Page 121: ...s ing protective wax clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special compounds readily avail able sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the glass slightly open the windows cover the car with a cloth or perforat ed plastic sheet Do not use sheets of non perforated plastic as they do not allow moisture on the car body to evaporate inflat...

Page 122: ...AILURE 127 SIDE LIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS 128 FOLLOW ME HOME 128 LEFT HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR 128 RIGHT HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR 128 FRONT FOG LIGHTS 128 ACTIVATION OF THE SPORT BOOST FUNCTION 128 MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS 128 CHECK TIRE PRESSARE 129 INSUFFICIENT TYRE PRESSURE 129 TIRE PRESSURE NOT SUITABLE FOR THE SPEED 129 POSSIBILITY OF ICE ON THE ROAD 130 LIMITED FUEL DISTANCE 130 ASR SYSTEM 130 SET SP...

Page 123: ...ted by a lim ited warning cycle The warning cycle of both failure cate gories can be stopped by pressing button MENU ESC The instrument panel warn ing light will stay on until eliminating the fault LOW BRAKE FLUID red HANDBRAKE ON red Turning the ignition key in the MAR po sition the warning light turns on it has to turn off after a few seconds Insufficient brake fluid The warning light turns on w...

Page 124: ...ht turns on it has to turn off after a few seconds The light turns on when the engine is overheated If the light turns on the following steps must be followed if in normal driving conditions stop the vehicle turn off the engine and check that the water level in the reservoir is not under the MIN mark In this case wait a few minutes in or der to let the engine cool down then open slowly and very ca...

Page 125: ...at the system itself is not available in this case under heavy braking you may have a premature rear wheel lock up with the possibility of skidding Driving very care fully immediately reach the closest Abarth Dealership in order to have the system in spected The display visualizes the specific message x SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED red The light on the dashboard turns on and stays fixed when the vehicl...

Page 126: ... system memorizes the re port flashing light indicates the possibility of damage to the catalyst see EOBD System in the Instrument panel and controls chapter In case of flashing light one must release the accelerator pedal in order to reach low speeds until the light turns off continue at moderate speed trying to avoid driving conditions that can cause further flashing of the light Reach the Abart...

Page 127: ... case the braking system maintains unchanged its ef fectiveness but without the potential of fered by the ABS system Drive very care fully and as soon as possible refer to the Abarth Dealership The display visualizes the specific message FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED amber The warning light turns on when the front passenger side air bag is deactivat ed When the front passenger side air bag i...

Page 128: ...G LIGHTS amber The light illuminates when the rear fog lights are turned on 4 á ESP SYSTEM FAILURE amber Turning the ignition key in the MAR po sition the warning light turns on it has to turn off after a few seconds If the light does not turn off or if it is on while driving together with the lighting of the led on the ASR OFF button refer to the Abarth Dealership The display visualizes the speci...

Page 129: ...is moved downwards or it turns on together with the right di rectional signal when the hazard flash ers button is pressed F RIGHT HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR green flashing The indicator turns on when the direc tional indicator lever is moved upwards or it turns on together with the left direc tional signal when the hazard flashers but ton is pressed D ACTIVATION OF THE SPORT BOOST FUNCTION green The...

Page 130: ...car trying not to brake or to steer roughly Immediately fix the tire using the suitable kit see the Emergen cies chapter and refer to the Abarth Dealership as soon as possible Tire pressure not suitable for the speed If one foresees to drive at a speed high er than 160 km h it is necessary to inflate the tires to a higher pressure as recom mended in the Recommended inflation pressures paragraph Th...

Page 131: ...in the tank will last for less than 50km SET SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED The display shows the specific message when the vehicle exceeds the set speed limit see Multifunctional resettable dis play in the Instrument panel and con trols chapter ASR SYSTEM The ASR system can be disconnected by the pressure of the ASR OFF button The display shows this specific message to inform the driver of the system disco...

Page 132: ...e of the car doors or if the hatchback are not perfectly closed If the vehicle is in motion and the doors are open an acoustic warning signal can be heard VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM FIAT CODE FAILURE amber The symbol is shown on the display to gether with the specific message when a possible failure in the system is present see The FIAT CODE system in the In strument panel and controls chapter IMPO...

Page 133: ...lay Engine oil pressure sensor fault The symbol displays together with a spe cific message when an engine oil pressure sensor fault is detected Refer to the Abarth dealership for repairs Fuel stop system activation The symbol displays together with a spe cific message when the fuel stop system activates è Fault of tyre pressure monitoring system for versions markets where provided The symbol displ...

Page 134: ...9 IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT 141 IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT 146 IF A FUSE BLOWS 148 IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT 157 JACKING THE CAR 158 TOWING THE CAR 159 I IN N A AN N E EM ME ER RG GE EN NC CY Y In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll free number found on the Warranty Booklet You can also connect to the site www fiat com to search for the nearest Abarth Dealership point 133 160 Ab...

Page 135: ...ealership IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative terminals of the two batteries sparks could ignite the flammable gas from the battery If the other battery is fitted in another car prevent accidental contacts between the metal parts of the two cars BUMP STARTING Never bump start the engine by pushing towing or coasting downhill as this could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic ex haust s...

Page 136: ...arged with handling the treated tyre compressor D fig 2 including gauge and connections a pair of protection gloves located in the side space of the compressor adapters for inflating different elements In the kit container placed in the boot un der the carpet are also housed the screw driver and the tow hitch Hand the instruction brochure to the personnel charged with treating the tyre re paired w...

Page 137: ...duce vomit rinse out the mouth drink a lot of water and call the doctor immediately Keep away from children This product must not be used by asthmatics Do not in hale vapours Call the doctor imme diately in case of allergic reactions Keep the cylinder in the space provid ed for the purpose and far from heat The sealing fluid has limited life WARNING Replace the cylinder if sealer has run out Do no...

Page 138: ...er this operation it is still impossi ble after 5 minutes to reach at least 1 8 bar do not start driving since the tyre is excessively damaged and the quick tyre repair kit cannot guarantee suit able sealing contact Abarth Dealership if reaching the tyre pressure specified in paragraph Inflation pressure in sec tion Technical Specifications start driving immediately Apply the sticker in a visible ...

Page 139: ...in this way the cylinder is not connected to compressor and the sealing fluid will not flow into the tyre CYLINDER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE To replace the cylinder proceed as fol lows disconnect connection A fig 9 turn counter clockwise the cylinder to replace and raise it fit the new cylinder and turn it clock wise connect connection A to the cylinder and fit the transparent tube B into the proper s...

Page 140: ...ct Abarth Dealership TYPES OF BULBS Various types of bulbs are fitted to your car A Glass bulbs clipped into position Pull to remove B Bayonet type bulbs to remove this type of bulb from its holder press the bulb and turn it counter clock wise C Tubular bulbs release them from their contacts to remove D E Halogen bulbs to remove the bulb release the clip holding the bulb in place Halogen bulbs mus...

Page 141: ...d Front direction indicators Side direction indicators Rear direction indicators Taillights Brake lights Third brake light additional brake light Reversing light Rear fog lights Number plate light Front ceiling light with movable lens Front ceiling light with spot lights Boot light H4 H4 W5W H3 PY21W WY5W P21W R5W P21 5W P21W P21W W5W C10W C10W W5W D D A B A B B B B A C C A 55W 60W 5W 55W 21W 5W 2...

Page 142: ...ed beam main beam and direction in dicator bulbs The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit as follows A sidelights B dipped beams main beams double light C direction indicators SIDELIGHTS fig 12 To change the bulb proceed as follows remove the snap fitted rubber cap A as shown by the arrow press tabs B and remove the bulb hold er remove the bulb C and replace it refit the bulb holder and refit ...

Page 143: ... the reflector refit the bulb holder catch and reconnect the electrical connector refit the cap A locking it properly DIRECTION INDICATORS Front fig 14 15 To change the bulb proceed as follows steer the right left wheel outwards turn the catch A fig 14 as shown by the arrow then use the lid B remove the cover bulb holder C fig 15 turning counterclockwise remove the bulb D pushing it gently and tur...

Page 144: ...e it refit the bulb holder C in the lens by turning it clockwise refit the unit making sure the catch clicks into place B FRONT FOG LIGHTS where provided Contact Abarth Dealership to have front fog lights A fig 17 replaced REAR LIGHT UNITS fig 18 19 Rear light units contain taillights brake light and direction indicators bulbs The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit as follows B direction ind...

Page 145: ... outwards slacken the screws E and remove the bulb holder remove the bulb to replace B C or D pushing it slightly and turning it coun terclockwise bayonet clamping and replace it refit the bulb holder and tighten the screws E reconnect the electric connector suit ably refit the unit to the car body and then tighten the fastening screws A fig 20 F0M0208m fig 19 F0M0185m REAR FOG LIGHTS fig 20 Conta...

Page 146: ...llows open the tailgate remove the rubber caps A fig 22 press the catches B fig 22 and remove the lens unit C fig 23 disconnect the electric connector press the tabs D fig 23 and remove the bulb holder remove the snap fitted bulb and re place it NUMBER PLATE LIGHT fig 24 25 To change the bulb proceed as follows work in the point shown by the arrow and remove lens A fig 24 fig 21 F0M0209m fig 22 F0...

Page 147: ...e ar rows and remove light A fig 26 open the protection lid B change the bulb fig 25 releasing it from the side contacts and making sure the new bulb is correctly fastened between the contacts refit the snap fitted lens unit fig 26 F0M0213m fig 27 F0M0234m fig 25 F0M0233m replace bulbs C fig 27 releasing them from the side contacts make sure that new bulbs are correctly clamped be tween contacts r...

Page 148: ...ct position firstly on one end and then on the other until it clicks into place PUDDLE LIGHTS for versions markets where provided fig 29 30 To change the bulb proceed as follows remove the light by pressing clip A with a screwdriver press the bulb protection cover sides B on the two fastening pins and turn it replace the snap fitted bulb C fig 28 F0M0216m fig 29 F0M0217m fig 30 F0M0229m refit bulb...

Page 149: ...he fuse with one of the same amp rating same colour B undamaged fuse fig 31 C fuse with damaged filament fig 31 fig 31 F0M0236m Never change a fuse with another with a higher amp rating DANGER OF FIRE WARNING Never replace a broken fuse with anything other than a new fuse If a general fuse MEGA FUSE MIDI FUSE MAXI FUSE cuts in do not attempt any re pair and contact Abarth Dealership WARNING If a f...

Page 150: ...hree junction units located in the dashboard the engine com partment and inside the luggage compart ment left hand side Fuse box on the dashboard To gain access to the fuses in the fuse box on the dashboard loosen the fastening screws A fig 32 and remove the cover fig 32 F0M0016m fig 33 F0M0415m 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 133 160 Abarth GB 133 160 Abarth GB 22 09 2009 13 28 Pagina 149 ...

Page 151: ...ND CONTROLS SAFETY DEVICES CORRECT USE OF THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY Fuse box in engine compartment To gain access to the fuses in the fuse box next to the battery remove the protec tion cover fig 34 fig 34 F0M0416m fig 35 F0M0417m 133 160 Abarth GB 133 160 Abarth GB 22 09 2009 13 28 Pagina 150 ...

Page 152: ...ONTROLS SAFETY DEVICES CORRECT USE OF THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY Fuse box in the boot To gain access to the fuse box located on the left side of boot open the relevant in spection lid as shown in fig 36 fig 37 F0M0372m fig 36 F0M0246m 133 160 Abarth GB 133 160 Abarth GB 22 09 2009 13 28 Pagina 151 ...

Page 153: ...n body computer control unit Front courtesy light lights in visors luggage compartment light battery power supply for EOBD diagnostic socket automatic climate control system control unit alarm siren car radio convergence control unit tyre monitoring control unit INT power supply for instrument panel switch on brake pedal N O contact third brake light Door locking unlocking motors dead lock activat...

Page 154: ...anel lighting parking control unit tyre pressure monitoring control unit electric door mirrors movement rain sensor electric roof control unit by port infotelematic socket Air Bag control unit Instrument panel INT power supply for switch on brake pedal NC contact switch on clutch pedal interior heater unit convergence control unit car radio preparation system 133 160 Abarth GB 133 160 Abarth GB 22...

Page 155: ...ditional heater Engine management control unit engine management system management relay Engine management control unit power supply Engine management control unit engine management system management relay Air conditioning compressor Heated rear windscreen Electric fuel pump on tank Fire engine control system primary loads coils and injectors BSM braking system control unit control unit and soleno...

Page 156: ...er supply NFR braking system control unit ignition power supply yaw sensor on tunnel Left fog light right fog light Spare Current socket preparation Passenger compartment cigar lighter current socket Reversing light relay coils on engine fuse junction unit Defroster on driver s door mirror defroster on passenger side door mirror 24 30 84 85 86 87 88 5 15 15 5 7 5 133 160 Abarth GB 133 160 Abarth G...

Page 157: ...ening system Alarm system management control unit Spare Spare Driver s front seat electric lumbar movement Branded HI FI system audio amplifier control unit Spare Subwoofer speaker in rear panel right side Driver s front seat heater pad Tow hook system housing for fitting fuse in aftermarket Current socket in luggage compartment Spare TPMS tyre pressure monitoring system control unit Passenger sid...

Page 158: ...rge the battery as follows disconnect battery negative terminal connect the charger cables to the bat tery terminals observing the poles turn on the charger when you have finished turn the charg er off before disconnecting the battery reconnect battery negative terminal IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT WARNING The battery charging proce dure is described only for information pur poses This operation should ...

Page 159: ...st ly be thawed otherwise it may burst If freezing has occurred the battery should be checked by skilled person nel to make sure that the internal el ements are not damaged and that the body is not cracked with the risk of leaking poisonous and corrosive acid WARNING Jack up the car only by positioning the jack arms or the shop jack in the points shown in the figure IMPORTANT In case of side lift ...

Page 160: ...g on the rear or front threaded pin When towing remember that without the help of the ser vobrake and power steering a greater effort is required on the pedal and steering wheel Do not use flexible ca bles for towing and avoid jerks During towing operations make sure that fas tening the joint to the car does not damage the components in contact with it When towing the car you must comply with the ...

Page 161: ...ock see paragraph Ignition device in section Dashboard and controls When towing remember that without the help of the brake booster and power steering a greater effort is required on the pedal and steering wheel Do not use flexible cables for towing and avoid jerks During towing operations make sure that fastening the joint to the car does not damage the compo nents in contact with it When towing ...

Page 162: ...ICING 162 SERVICE SCHEDULE 163 PERIODICAL CHECKS 165 USE OF THE CAR UNDER HEAVY CONDITIONS 165 CHECKING FLUID LEVELS 166 AIR FILTER 170 POLLEN FILTER 170 BATTERY 171 WHEELS AND TYRES 173 RUBBER HOSES 174 WINDSCREEN REAR WINDOW WIPERS 174 BODYWORK 176 INTERIORS 179 C CA AR R M MA AI IN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E 161 180 Abarth GB 161 180 Abarth GB 8 06 2009 14 03 Pagina 161 ...

Page 163: ... Dealership in the event of any mi nor operating faults without waiting for the next service coupon If your car is used frequently for towing the interval between one service coupon and the other must be reduced SCHEDULED SERVICING Correct maintenance is essential for en suring long car life under the best condi tions This is why Abarth has programmed a se ries of checks and maintenance operations...

Page 164: ...ights instrument panel warning lights etc Check windscreen wiper washer operation Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear front and rear Sight inspect the conditions of bodywork underbody protection pipes and hoses exhaust fuel brakes rubber parts boots sleeves bushes etc Check cleanness of locks bonnet and boot and lever cleanness and lubrication Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditio...

Page 165: ...0 180 Thousands of km Change spark plugs Top up fluids engine coolant brakes battery windscreen washer etc Check timing belt conditions Check engine control system operation through diagnosis socket Replace timing belt Change engine oil and oil filter or every 24 months Change brake fluid or every 24 months Change pollen filter or every 24 months Regardless of the km covered the timing belt shall ...

Page 166: ... level electrolyte visual check on various drive belt con ditions check and replace pollen filter if re quired check and replace air cleaner if re quired PERIODICAL CHECKS Every 1 000 km or before long journeys check and top up if required engine coolant fluid level brake fluid level windscreen washer fluid level tyre pressure and conditions check light system operation head lights direction indic...

Page 167: ...he engine compartment gas and inflammable vapours may be present with the risk of fire WARNING Be careful when topping up take care not to confuse the various types of fluids they are all incompatible with one another and could seriously damage the car fig 1 1 Engine coolant 2 Battery 3 Windscreen washer fluid 4 Brake fluid 5 Engine oil F0M105Ab 161 180 Abarth GB 161 180 Abarth GB 8 06 2009 14 03 ...

Page 168: ...bout one litre of oil If the oil level is near or even below the MIN mark add oil through the filler neck A until reaching the MAX mark Oil level shall never exceed the MAX mark When the engine is hot take care when working inside the engine compartment to avoid burns Remember that when the engine is hot fan may cut in danger of injury Scarves ties and other loose cloth ing might be pulled by movi...

Page 169: ...ter and 50 PARAFLU UP of the FL Selenia Group through the filler neck A until the level reaches MAX A 50 50 mixture of PARAFLU UP and distilled water gives freeze protection to 35 C For particularly hard climate conditions we recommend use of a 60 PARAFLU UP and 40 demineralized water mix ture The engine cooling system us es protective antifreeze fluid PARAFLU UP Use the same fluid type as that al...

Page 170: ...reservoir shall not exceed the MAX mark If fluid has to be added it is suggested to use the brake fluid in table Fluids and lu bricants see chapter Technical charac teristics fig 5 F0M0155m NOTE Clean accurately the tank cap A and the surrounding surface At plug opening pay maximum attention in order to prevent any impurities from entering the tank For topping up always use a funnel with integrate...

Page 171: ...ke fluid is poisonous and highly corrosive In the event of accidental contact wash the parts involved immediately with neutral soap and water then rinse thor oughly Call the doctor immediately if the fluid is swallowed WARNING The symbol π on the con tainer indicates synthetic brake fluid distinguishing it from the mineral kind Using mineral fluids ir reversibly damages the special brak ing system...

Page 172: ...alised personnel and by Abarth Dealership Running the battery with an excessively low liquid level will damage the battery beyond re pair and even cause an explosion WARNING Incorrect assembly of electric and electronic devices may cause severe damage to your car Go to a Abarth Dealer ship if you want to install accessories alarms mobile phone etc they will suggest the most suitable devices and ad...

Page 173: ...ul battery Since these devices continue absorbing en ergy even when the ignition key is off they gradually run down the battery USEFUL ADVICE FOR LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY To avoid draining your battery and length en its life observe the following indica tions when you park the car ensure the doors tailgate and bonnet are closed properly switch off all lights inside the car the car is h...

Page 174: ... tyres periodically check that the tyres have no cuts in the side wall abnormal swelling or irregular tyre wear If any of these occur have the car seen to at a Abarth Dealership avoid overloading the car when travel ling this may cause serious damage to the wheels and tyres if a tyre is punctured stop immediate ly and charge it to avoid damage to the tyre the rim suspensions and steering system ty...

Page 175: ... the motor and over heating do not operate the windscreen wipers on dry glass RUBBER HOSES As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are concerned carefully follow the Service schedule in this section Indeed ozone high temperatures and pro longed lack of fluid in the system may cause hardening and cracking of the hoses with possible leaks Careful control is therefore necessary If the pressu...

Page 176: ...it the arm with the blade on the windscreen Changing the rear window blade fig 8 Proceed as follows raise the cover A and remove the arm from the car slackening the nut B that fastens it to the pivot pin fit the new arm positioning it correct ly and fully tighten the nut lower the cover SPRAY NOZZLES Windscreen wiper fig 9 If the jet of fluid is inadequate firstly check that there is fluid in the ...

Page 177: ...fender parts edges etc Use of open boxed sections to pre vent condensation and pockets of mois ture from triggering rust inside BODYWORK PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS The main causes of corrosion are the fol lowing atmospheric pollution salty air and humidity coastal areas or hot humid climates seasonal environment conditions Not to be underestimated is also the abra sive action of wind borne...

Page 178: ...plate in section Technical specifications Normal paint maintenance consists in washing at intervals depending on the con ditions and environment of use For exam ple in highly polluted areas or if the roads are sprayed with salt it is wise to wash the car more frequently To correctly wash the car remove the aerial from the roof to pre vent damage to it if the car is washed in an automatic system wa...

Page 179: ...ely and thoroughly as the acid they contain is particularly ag gressive Windows Use specific window cleaner products Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or damaging the transparency IMPORTANT The inside of the rearscreen should be wiped gently with a cloth in the direction of the filaments to avoid damaging the heating device Engine compartment At the end of the winter the engine c...

Page 180: ... prod ucts like oil ether or rectified petrol for cleaning car interiors Elec trostatic discharges generated by rub bing during cleaning operations could cause fire WARNING Do not keep aerosol cans in the car they might explode Aerosol cans must never be exposed to a temperature above 50 C The temperature inside the car exposed to the sun may go well beyond that figure WARNING INTERIORS Periodical...

Page 181: ...ic buckles studs Velcro fastenings and the like since these items cause cir cumscribed stress of the cover fabric that could lead to yarn breaking and damage the cover as a consequence STEERING WHEEL GEAR LEVER KNOB WITH GENUINE LEATHER COVERING These components shall only be cleaned with water and neutral soap Never use spirit or alcohol based products Before using special products for clean ing ...

Page 182: ... CODES BODYWORK VERSIONS 184 ENGINE 184 FUEL FEED IGNITION 185 TRANSMISSION 185 BRAKES 186 SUSPENSIONS 186 STEERING 186 WHEELS 187 DIMENSIONS 190 PERFORMANCE 191 WEIGHTS 191 CAPACITIES 192 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS 193 FUEL CONSUMPTION 195 CO2 EMISSIONS 196 T TE EC CH HN NI IC CA AL L S SP PE EC CI IF FI IC CA AT TI IO ON NS S 181 196 Abarth GB 181 196 Abarth GB 22 09 2009 13 29 Pagina 181 ...

Page 183: ...eight fully loaded F Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded with trailer G Maximum vehicle weight on front axle H Maximum vehicle weight on rear axle I Engine type L Body version code M Spare part code N Smoke opacity index for diesel en gines IDENTIFICATION DATA You are advised to note the identification codes The identification data stamped and given on the plates and their position are the followi...

Page 184: ...PAINT IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig 2 The plate is applied on the external tail gate post left side and it bears the fol lowing data A Paint manufacturer B Colour name C Fiat colour code D Respray and touch up code fig 2 F0M0167m fig 3 F0M0168m 183 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES INDEX DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS SAFETY DEVICES CORRECT USE OF THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY CAR MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 181 ...

Page 185: ... stroke mm 72 x 84 Total displacement cm3 1368 Compression ratio 9 8 0 2 Maximum power EEC kW 114 HP 155 corresponding ratio rpm 5500 Maximum torque EEC Nm 201 230 kgm 20 corresponding ratio rpm 5000 3000 Spark plugs NGK IKR9F8 Fuel Unleaded petrol 95 RON Specification EN228 With OVER BOOST The maximum power with 155 HP is gotten using unloaded petrol 98 RON Versions 1 4 T JET Engine code 199A8000...

Page 186: ...roperly or do not take the system s technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire WARNING FUEL FEED IGNITION 1 4 T JET Fuel feed Multipoint electronic injection TRANSMISSION 1 4 T JET Gearbox Six forward gears and reverse with synchromesh for forward gear engagement Clutch Self adjusting pedal without idle stroke Drive Front 181 196 Abarth GB 181 196 Abar...

Page 187: ...ear disc Parking brake controlled by hand lever it works on rear brakes IMPORTANT Water ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency at first brak ing Mc Pherson independent wheels twisting axle with interconnected wheels STEERING 1 4 T JET Type rack and pinion with electric power steering Minimum steering cycle m 11 181 196 Abarth GB 181 196 Aba...

Page 188: ...radial carcass The homologated tyres are listed in the Log book IMPORTANT In the event of discrepan cies between the information provided on this Owner handbook and the Log book consider the specifications shown in the log book only Attaining to the prescribed size to ensure safety of the car in movement it must be fitted with tyres of the same make and type on all wheels IMPORTANT Do not use inne...

Page 189: ...g 73 365 kg 84 500 kg 74 375 kg 85 515 kg 75 387 kg 86 530 kg 76 400 kg 87 545 kg 77 412 kg 88 560 kg 78 425 kg 89 580 kg 79 437 kg 90 600 kg 80 450 kg 91 615 kg 188 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES INDEX DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS SAFETY DEVICES CORRECT USE OF THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY CAR MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Maximum speed rating Q up to 160 km h R up to 170 km h S up to 180 km h T up to 19...

Page 190: ...LATION PRESSURE bar Tyres Medium load Full load Front Rear Front Rear 215 45 R17 91Y 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 205 45 R17 88V 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 Add 0 3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm Recheck pressure value with cold tyres With snow tyres add 0 2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres When running at speed higher than 160 km h inflate tyres at full l...

Page 191: ...e with rear seat folded 638 dm3 Version A B C D E F G H 1 4 T JET 4041 878 2510 653 1490 1476 1721 1465 IMPORTANT Track measurements may vary according to rim tyre size 190 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES INDEX DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS SAFETY DEVICES CORRECT USE OF THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY CAR MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS F0M048Ab fig 5 181 196 Abarth GB 181 196 Abarth GB 22 09 2009 13 29 Pagina ...

Page 192: ...he driver 480 Maximum admitted loads front axle 950 rear axle 850 total 1665 Towable loads trailer with brakes 500 trailer without brakes 400 Maximum load on roof 75 Maximum load on tow hitch trailer with brakes 60 If special equipment is fitted sunroof tow hitch etc the unladen car weight increases thus reducing the specified payload Loads not be exceeded The driver is responsible for arranging t...

Page 193: ...es Gearbox differential casing litres Hydraulic brake circuit kg Windscreen rear window andheadlight washer litres For particularly hard climate conditions we recommend use of a 60 Paraflu UP and 40 demineralized water mixture Specified fuels and original lubricants Unleaded petrol with no less than 95 R O N EN 228 Specification Mixture of 50 water and PARAFLU UP SELENIA ABARTH 10W50 TUTELA CAR MA...

Page 194: ...gines If using non original SAE 5W 40 products oils with minimum ACEA C3 in this event top engine performance is not guaranteed Use of products with low quality properties than ACEA C3 could cause damages to the engine that are not covered by the war ranty For very cold climate conditions ask Abarth Dealership for the appropriate Selenia product to use According to Service Schedule Synthetic total...

Page 195: ...h low friction coefficient N L G I 0 1 consistency Synthetic fluid FMVSS no 116 DOT 4 ISO 4925 SAE J1704 CUNA NC 956 01 Red protective with antifreeze action based on inhibited monoethylen glycol with organic formula based on O A T that passes CUNA NC 956 16 ASTM D 3306 specifications Mixture of alcohol water and surfactants CUNA NC 956 II TUTELA CAR MATRYX Contractual Technical Reference N F108 F...

Page 196: ...d about 63 of extraurban consumption FUEL CONSUMPTION The fuel consumption figures given in the table below are determined on the basis of the homologation tests set down by specific European Directives The procedures below are followed for measuring consumption urban cycle cold starting followed by driving that simulates urban use of the car IMPORTANT The type of route traffic situations weather ...

Page 197: ... EMERGENCY CAR MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CO2 EMISSIONS The CO2 emission levels at the exhaust given in the following tables refer to combined consumption Versions CO2 Emissions according to 1999 100 CE Directive g km 1 4 T JET 162 181 196 Abarth GB 181 196 Abarth GB 22 09 2009 13 29 Pagina 196 ...

Page 198: ...itions 165 Card box CD box 60 Carrying children safely 97 Ceiling lights front 54 puddle door 55 Central console oddment compartment 58 Child restraint systems Universal Isofix 102 Cigar lighter 60 Clutch 185 CO2 emissions 196 Code Card 8 Consumption engine oil 167 fuel 195 Control buttons 55 Correct use of the car 127 Cruise Control 52 Digital display 16 Dimensions 190 ABS 76 Accessories purchase...

Page 199: ... Heated rear window 38 46 Identification data 182 Ignition switch 13 In an emergency 134 Instrument panel 13 Instruments 14 Interior fittings 179 Interiors 179 Isofix child restraint system 102 Jacking the car 158 Key with remote control 8 Key without remote control 10 Keys 8 Load limiters 94 Manual climate control system 34 Number plate light 145 Dipped beam headlights bulb replacement 142 contro...

Page 200: ...he engine 111 warming up the engine 111 Steering 186 Steering column lock 12 Steering wheel adjustment 31 Sunroof 62 Sun visors 61 Suspensions 186 Symbols 7 Tailgate 68 Technical specifications 181 Third brake light 145 Top speeds 191 Towing the car 159 Towing trailers tow hook installation 118 T P M S system 84 Transmission 185 Tyre pressure 189 Oddment compartments 60 Paint 177 Performance 191 P...

Page 201: ...187 Using the manual gearbox 113 Weights 191 Wheel 181 Wheel geometry 187 Wheel rims understanding rim marking 187 Window washing cleaning 49 Window winders 66 Windscreen rear window headlight washer fluid level 168 Windscreen rear window wiper blades 174 Windscreen washer control 49 Windscreen wiper blades 174 control 49 nozzles 175 Wiring for navigation system My Port 88 197 204 Abarth GB 197 20...

Page 202: ...enses due to the fact that the market value of the vehicle is zero or negative In particular in almost all of the countries of the European Union up until 1st January 2007 take back of the vehicle free of charge only applies to vehicles registered from 1 July 2002 on while from 2007 on take back will be carried out free of charge independently of the year of registration provided that the vehicle ...

Page 203: ...N NO OT TE ES S 197 204 Abarth GB 197 208 Abarth GB 8 06 2009 14 16 Pagina 202 ...

Page 204: ...197 204 Abarth GB 197 208 Abarth GB 8 06 2009 14 16 Pagina 203 ...

Page 205: ...kg Sump and filter 2 6 COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE bar Tyres Medium load Full load Front Rear Front Rear 215 45 R17 91Y 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 205 45 R17 88V 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 Add 0 3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm Recheck pressure value with cold tyres With snow tyres add 0 2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres When running at speed higher t...

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