Abarth Punto Owner's Handbook Manual

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Page 2: Genuine Parts
At Abarth Service authorised workshops you can find technicians directly trained by us, offering quality and professionalism for all service operations. Abarth workshops are always close to you for the regular servicing operations, season checks and practical recommendations by our experts.
Page 3 CHOOSING GENUINE PARTS IS THE MOST NATURAL CHOICE P E R F O R M A N C E C O M F O R T S A F E T Y A M B I E N T A C C E S S O R I E S V A L U E S G E N U I N E P A R T S...
Page 4 HOW TO RECOGNISE GENUINE PARTS To recognise a Genuine Part, check that the component bears our brands, always clearly visible on Genuine Parts, from the braking system to windscreen wipers, from shock absorbers to pollen filter. All Genuine Parts undergo strict controls, both during design and manufacturing stages, by specialists using vanguard materials, to test the component reliability.
Page 5 Dear Customer Thank you for selecting Abarth and congratulations on your choice of an Abarth Punto. We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way.
Page 6 (RON) not less than 95 conforming to the European accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the specification EN 228. battery), contact an Abarth Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check The use of petrol that does not conform to the...
Page 7: Knowing Your Vehicle
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE DASHBOARD The presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the version. SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE AND CARE fig. 1 F0U001Ab TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Adjustable side air vents –...
Page 8: The Fiat Code System
SYMBOLS THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Special coloured labels have been attached near or This is an electronic engine locking system which actually on some of the components of your car. These increases protection against attempted thefts of the car. labels bear symbols that remind you of the precautions It is automatically activated when the ignition key is to be taken as regards that particular component.
Page 9: The Keys
(for example for a A the electronic code; voltage drop). B The mechanical key code to be given to the Abarth STARTING ❒ If the warning light stays on, contact an Abarth Dealership when ordering duplicate keys.
Page 10 WARNING All the keys and the CODE card must be KNOWING handed over to the new owner when Button B should only be pressed when YOUR VEHICLE selling the car. the key is away from the body, in particular from the eyes and from objects that can be spoilt (e.g.
Page 11 LED indications on the dashboard fig. 5 Replacing the battery of the key with remote control fig. 6 KNOWING When locking the doors, the LED on the button A YOUR VEHICLE switches on for about 3 seconds and than starts flashing To replace the battery, proceed as follows: (deterrence function).
Page 12 To replace the remote control cover, follow the containers provided, otherwise take them to procedure shown in the diagram. the Abarth Dealership, which will deal with their disposal. SAFETY Request for additional remote controls...
Page 13 ALARM KNOWING The metal insert of the key A is fixed. The car’s alarm system is available from Lineaccessori YOUR VEHICLE Abarth. The key operates: ❒ the ignition switch; SAFETY ❒ the door locks; ❒ the fuel tank cap lock (for versions/markets where provided).
Page 14 The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following: KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Tailgate Type of key Unlocking the doors Door closing flashing opening from the outside Dead lock (*) Key without remote control Turn key anticlockwise Turn key clockwise –...
Page 15 The key can be turned to 3 different positions fig. 9: with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it ❒ STOP: engine off, key can be extracted, steering checked over by an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible. locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. sound system, central door locking system, etc.) may work.
Page 16 STEERING LOCK WARNING KNOWING It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any YOUR VEHICLE Engagement after-sales operation involving steering When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the system or steering column modifications (e.g. installing an anti-theft device) which could steering wheel until it locks.
Page 17: Instrument Panel
INSTRUMENT PANEL KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE A Speedometer (speed indicator) B Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light SAFETY C Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light STARTING D Rev counter AND DRIVING E Reconfigurable multifunction display WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES fig.
Page 18 INSTRUMENTS This behaviour is standard as it takes place during the KNOWING activation of the climate control system or the fan. YOUR VEHICLE It should not be considered as a fault. In these cases, The instrument background colour and type may vary a slow change in revs is used to protect the battery according to the versions.
Page 19 A will flash to indicate a fault in the system. If this is Warning light B may light up (and a message on the the case, go to an Abarth Dealership to have the system reconfigurable multifunction display may appear in checked.
Page 20 RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION “STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 15 KNOWING DISPLAY The standard screen shows the following information: YOUR VEHICLE A Time The car may be equipped with a reconfigurable B Date multifunction display that, according to previous D Odometer (display of distance travelled in settings, will show useful driving information.
Page 21 CONTROL BUTTONS FOR Passenger compartment light adjustment RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION KNOWING – on the standard screen, they control instrument panel DISPLAY fig. 17 YOUR VEHICLE brightness, the radio and the automatic climate control To scroll through the displayed menu and the system.
Page 22: Setup Menu
SETUP MENU Selecting an option from the main menu with a submenu: KNOWING – briefly press the MENU ESC button to display the first YOUR VEHICLE The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a submenu option; cycle which can be selected through buttons + and – to –...
Page 23 Hold down the MENU ESC button: The menu consists of the following items: KNOWING – to return to the set up menu if you are in the main – MENU YOUR VEHICLE menu; – SPEED BEEP – to return to the main menu if you are at another point –...
Page 24 DISPLAY FUNCTIONS NB You can select a speed between 30 and 200 km/h, KNOWING or 20 and 125 mph depending on the selected unit, see YOUR VEHICLE “Setting measurement unit (Unit)”. The setting will SPEED BEEP increase/decrease by five units each time the button + / (Setting the speed limit) –...
Page 25 CORNERING LIGHTS TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA (activation/deactivation of Cornering lights (Trip B enablement) KNOWING – Fog lights with cornering function) YOUR VEHICLE This function can be used to activate (On) or deactivate This function activates/deactivates the corner lights. To (Off) the Trip B display (partial trip). activate/deactivate (ON/OFF) the lights, proceed as For further information see “Trip computer”.
Page 26 SET TIME – briefly press MENU ESC: “minutes” will flash on the KNOWING (Setting the clock) display; YOUR VEHICLE – press the button + or – for setting; This function enables the clock to be set through two submenus: “Time” and “Format”. –...
Page 27 SET DATE FIRST PAGE (Setting the date) (display of information on the main screen) KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Using this function you can update the date This function allows you to choose the information you (day – month – year). would like to see on the main screen. You can choose to display the date or the turbocharger boost pressure.
Page 28 SEE RADIO (Display of audio information) AUTOCLOSE KNOWING (Automatic central locking with car With this function the display shows information about YOUR VEHICLE moving) the sound system. When activated (On), this function locks the doors – Radio: selected radio station frequency or RDS automatically when the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.
Page 29 MEASUREMENT UNITS If the distance unit is set to mi, fuel consumption is (Setting measurement units) displayed in mpg. KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE With this function is possible to set the unit of – press + or – to make your choice; measurement in three submenus: “Distance”, –...
Page 30 LANGUAGE (Selecting language) WARNING VOLUME KNOWING (Adjusting the failure/warning buzzer Display messages can be shown in different languages: YOUR VEHICLE volume) Italian, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Polish, Turkish and Dutch. With this function the volume of the buzzer which accompanies the display of any failure/warning can be To set the desired language, proceed as follows: adjusted according to 8 levels.
Page 31 MAR, the word MAINTENANCE Service will appear on the display, followed by the AND CARE number of kilometres or miles left. Go to an Abarth Dealership, where the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” operations will be performed and the message will be TECHNICAL reset.
Page 32 AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) KNOWING (Passenger front air bag and side bag (for versions/markets where provided) YOUR VEHICLE – protecting chest/pelvis – activation/deactivation) With this function is possible to turn the day lights on and off. This function is used to activate/deactivate the front Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this passenger’s airbag.
Page 33: Trip Computer
TRIP COMPUTER Values displayed KNOWING Outside temperature YOUR VEHICLE General information Indicates the temperature outside the vehicle passenger The Trip computer is used to display information on car compartment. operation when the key is turned to MAR. This function Range is made up of two separate trips called “Trip A”...
Page 34 Trip time New mission KNOWING Time elapsed since the start of the new journey. This begins after a reset: YOUR VEHICLE IMPORTANT In the absence of information, Trip – “manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the Computer values are displayed with “----”. When relevant button;...
Page 35: Front Seats
FRONT SEATS Height adjustment fig. 20 (for versions/markets where provided) KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Move lever B upwards or downwards to achieve the WARNING required height. Any adjustments should be carried out only when the vehicle is stationary. IMPORTANT Adjustment must only be carried out SAFETY when seated in the relevant seat.
Page 36: Rear Seats
REAR SEATS Backrest tilting fig. 21 KNOWING To access the rear seats, pull handle A upwards: the YOUR VEHICLE To fold the rear seats, refer to the “Extending the boot” backrest will fold forwards and the seat will slide paragraph in this section. forwards when you push the backrest.
Page 37: Head Restraints
HEAD RESTRAINTS REAR fig. 23 KNOWING To move the head restraint upwards, raise it until a click YOUR VEHICLE is heard (position of use). FRONT fig. 22 To bring it to the position of non-use, press button A The front head restraints are fixed on the backrest and and lower the head restraint into the backrest.
Page 38: Steering Wheel
STEERING WHEEL WARNING KNOWING It is absolutely forbidden to carry out YOUR VEHICLE The driver can adjust the height and axial position of the any after-market operation involving steering wheel. steering system or steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows: device) which could adversely affect SAFETY...
Page 39: Rear View Mirrors
REAR VIEW MIRRORS ELECTROCHROMIC REAR-VIEW MIRROR fig. 26 (for versions/markets where provided) KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Some versions have an electrochromic mirror with REAR VIEW MIRROR fig. 25 automatic antiglare function. The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes its When the function is active, LED A on the mirror is on.
Page 40 DOOR MIRRORS When driving, the mirrors should always KNOWING be in position 1-fig. 28. YOUR VEHICLE Adjustment fig. 27 This operation is possible only with the key turned to MAR. Defrosting/demisting SAFETY (for versions/markets where provided) To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows: ❒...
Page 41: Heating And Ventilation
HEATING AND VENTILATION KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE F0U029Ab SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE AND CARE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS fig. 29 CONTENTS 1. Fixed upper vent – 2. Adjustable central vents – 3. Fixed side vents – 4. Adjustable side vents – 5. Lower vents for front seats –...
Page 42 ADJUSTABLE SIDE AND OPENING/CLOSING THE VENTS KNOWING CENTRE VENTS fig. 30-31-32 To open/close the air vents, move the wheel fig. 32. YOUR VEHICLE A Fixed vent for side windows ç = vent closed B Adjustable side vents å = vent open C Adjustable centre vents SAFETY Vents A are fixed.
Page 43: Control System
MANUAL CLIMATE Knob C adjusts air distribution KNOWING CONTROL SYSTEM ¶ to direct air to the centre and side vents; YOUR VEHICLE ß to send air to the feet and direct cooler air to the CONTROLS fig. 33 dashboard vents, in intermediate temperature conditions;...
Page 44 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (cooling) KNOWING To ventilate the passenger compartment well, proceed For fast cooling of the passenger compartment, proceed YOUR VEHICLE as follows: as follows: ❒ turn knob A to the blue section; ❒ turn knob A to the blue section; ❒...
Page 45 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING FAST PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING KNOWING Proceed as follows: YOUR VEHICLE For the fast heating of the passenger compartment, ❒ turn knob A to the red section; proceed as follows: ❒ turn knob C to the required symbol; ❒...
Page 46 FRONT WINDOW FAST DEMISTING/ Window demisting KNOWING DEFROSTING (WINDSCREEN AND SIDE In the event of considerable external moisture and/or YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS) rain and/or large differences in temperature inside and Proceed as follows: outside the passenger compartment, perform the following preventive window demisting procedure: ❒...
Page 47 IN AN SYSTEM SERVICING EMERGENCY In winter, the climate control system must be turned on at least once a month for about 10 minutes. Have the system inspected at an Abarth Dealership before the MAINTENANCE summer. AND CARE TECHNICAL The system uses R134a refrigerant fluid...
Page 48 TWO-ZONE AUTOMATIC E heated rear window on/off button KNOWING CLIMATE CONTROL F MONO function activation button (set temperature YOUR VEHICLE alignment) and passenger side temperature (for versions/markets where provided) adjustment knob G climate control on/off button DESCRIPTION SAFETY H fan speed increase/decrease The car is equipped with a two-zone climate control system which allows you to adjust the air temperature I air distribution selection buttons;...
Page 49 AUTOMATIC FUNCTION OF THE ADJUSTING THE FAN SPEED CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM KNOWING Press button p to increase/decrease the fan speed. (AUTO function) YOUR VEHICLE The 12 possible speeds are indicated by bars lighting up Press the AUTO button; the system will automatically on the display: adjust: ❒...
Page 50 These functions are: INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATION KNOWING ACTIVATION ❒ climate control compressor engagement (with an YOUR VEHICLE Press button T . outside temperature above 4°C); Air recirculation is carried out according to two ❒ switching off, if previously on, of the interior air possible operating modes: recirculation (LED on button T off);...
Page 51 SET TEMPERATURE ALIGNMENT The deactivation of the climate control compressor is (MONO function) memorised even after the engine has stopped. To turn the KNOWING climate control compressor back on, press button ò again YOUR VEHICLE Press the MONO button to align the temperature or press AUTO: if you press AUTO, the other manual between the driver side and passenger side.
Page 52 Air flow distribution between the footwell ADDITIONAL HEATER KNOWING vents and the windscreen and front side window (for versions/markets where provided) YOUR VEHICLE demisting/defrosting vents. This distribution This device warms up the passenger compartment more setting allows the passenger compartment to quickly when it is very cold and the engine coolant warm up efficiently and prevents the windows temperature is low.
Page 53: External Lights
EXTERNAL LIGHTS The automatic operation of the daytime running lights can be activated/deactivated via the display menu (see KNOWING “Reconfigurable multifunction display” paragraph in this YOUR VEHICLE The left-hand stalk operates most of the external lights. section). If the daytime running lights are deactivated, no The ignition key has to be in the MAR position for the light comes on when the twist switch is turned to exterior lights to come on.
Page 54 ¥ Î MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS fig. 36 lights will blink on the instrument panel. KNOWING The indicators switch off automatically when the With twist switch in position , push the stalk forward YOUR VEHICLE steering wheel is straightened. toward the dashboard (stable position). The warning light on the instrument panel will come on.
Page 55: Window Washing
WINDOW WASHING When the stalk is moved, the light on the instrument panel will light up and the corresponding KNOWING message will appear in the display (see “Warning lights YOUR VEHICLE The right-hand lever fig. 38 controls windscreen and messages”) as long as the function is on. The wiper/washer and heated rear window wiper/washer warning light comes on when the lever is operated and operation.
Page 56 38. The activation of the sensor is signalled by a wiper key and restarting the engine, go to an Abarth stroke. Through the setup menu it is possible to Dealership. IN AN increase the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Page 57 If frequency) when the windscreen wiper is on; EMERGENCY operation is not restored, even after turning the ❒ continuous operation with reverse engaged and key and restarting the engine, go to an Abarth function on. Dealership. MAINTENANCE AND CARE...
Page 58: Cruise Control
If needed (when overtaking for instance), you can CRUISE CONTROL accelerate simply by pressing the accelerator pedal; KNOWING (for versions/markets where provided) when you release the pedal, the car will return to the YOUR VEHICLE speed memorised previously. This is an electronically controlled device which allows the vehicle to be driven at a chosen speed above 30 RESTORING THE MEMORISED SPEED km/h on long stretches of dry, straight roads with few...
Page 59 In the event of malfunction or if the device continuously. fails, turn twist switch A to OFF and contact an Abarth Dealership. TURNING THE DEVICE OFF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The device can be switched off by the driver in the following ways: ❒...
Page 60: Ceiling Lights
CEILING LIGHTS The switch B is a spot light; when the ceiling light is off, KNOWING it switches the following on individually: YOUR VEHICLE ❒ light C if pressed on the left side; FRONT COURTESY LIGHT WITH SPOT ❒ light D if pressed on the right side. LIGHTS fig.
Page 61 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT fig. 41 TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE KNOWING After removing the key from the ignition, the courtesy For versions fitted with boot light, the light comes on YOUR VEHICLE lights switch on according to the following modes: automatically when opening the tailgate and it will go ❒...
Page 62 CONTROLS PARKING LIGHTS KNOWING These lights can be turned on only with the ignition key YOUR VEHICLE at STOP or removed, by moving the left stalk twist HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS fig. 43 and then to 6 or 2. switch first to They are turned on by pressing switch A, regardless of The warning light 3 on the instrument panel comes on.
Page 63 REAR FOG LIGHT fig. 45 DOOR LOCK fig. 47 KNOWING These lights come on, with the dipped headlights on or To lock all doors at the same time, press button A, YOUR VEHICLE with the side lights and fog lights on (for versions/ located on the centre console control panel, regardless markets where provided) by pressing the button 4.
Page 64 FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM Door unlocking in the event of an accident KNOWING This intervenes in the case of an impact causing: If the fuel cut-off system activates following an accident, YOUR VEHICLE the doors will be automatically unlocked to allow access ❒...
Page 65: Interior Fittings
INTERIOR FITTINGS COMPARTMENTS IN THE GLOVE BOX fig. 49 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Inside the glove compartment, for versions/markets GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig. 48 where provided, there may be a card carrier A, a pen To open the glove compartment, operate the opening holder B, a vehicle document holder C and an oddments handle A.
Page 66 SIDE ODDMENTS COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT IN CENTRAL CONSOLE KNOWING The storage compartment A-fig. 50 is located on the Compartment A-fig. 52 is located on the central console YOUR VEHICLE dashboard, to the left of the steering wheel. in front of the handbrake. To open and close the compartment, use handle B-fig.
Page 67 FRONT ARMREST WITH To bring this to the standard position, push it down as STORAGE COMPARTMENT shown in fig. 53. KNOWING (for versions/markets where provided) Press button A-fig. 54 to raise the top of the armrest in YOUR VEHICLE order to use storage compartment B. Certain versions are fitted with an armrest A-fig.
Page 68 CAN HOLDER fig. 56 CARD HOLDERS fig. 57 KNOWING There are two cup/can holders on the central console The central console has slots where you can keep YOUR VEHICLE (behind the handbrake). telephone cards, tickets, CDs. CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 58 (for versions/markets where provided) SAFETY This is located on the central tunnel in front of the...
Page 69 IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has IMPORTANT Do not use the container as an ashtray turned itself off. and a waste paper basket at the same time: it might KNOWING catch fire in contact with cigarette stubs. YOUR VEHICLE WARNING SAFETY The cigar lighter gets very hot.
Page 70 SUN VISORS fig. 61 DOCUMENT HOLDER POCKET KNOWING (for versions/markets where provided) They are located at the sides of the driving rear view YOUR VEHICLE mirror. They may be positioned at the front and at the On certain versions a document holder pocket is side.
Page 71: Power Socket
POWER SOCKET DASHBOARD STORAGE COMPARTMENT (for versions/markets where provided) KNOWING Compartment A-fig. 64 is located in the middle of the YOUR VEHICLE This is located in the boot, on the left side of the plastic dashboard. To use it, open flap B by pushing its button. support for the parcel shelf fig.
Page 72 SKY DOME SUNROOF Opening KNOWING (for versions/markets where provided) Press and hold button B-fig. 65, and the front pane will YOUR VEHICLE mode to the “spoiler” position; press button B-fig. 65 The large electric sunroof comprises two panes of glass, again for over half a second to make the sunroof slide one of which is mobile and the other fixed.
Page 73 ANTI-PINCH SAFETY DEVICE If a transverse roof rack is fitted, the KNOWING sunroof should be used in the “spoiler” The sunroof has an anti-pinch safety system capable of YOUR VEHICLE position only. detecting the presence of an obstacle whilst the roof is closing;...
Page 74 INITIALISATION PROCEDURE EMERGENCY OPERATION KNOWING After the battery has been disconnected or a fuse has If the switch does not work, the sunroof can be YOUR VEHICLE blown, the operation of the sliding roof must be operated manually as follows: initialised again.
Page 75 DOORS If one or more doors are open after turning the key, only the LED on button A-fig. 69 will blink rapidly for KNOWING approximately three seconds. If the doors are closed but YOUR VEHICLE DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING the boot is open, the doors are locked: the direction indicators (only when locking is carried out using button Locking from the outside Á...
Page 76 Door unlocking from the outside For versions/markets where provided, when the KNOWING exterior lights are on, the interior door handle is lit by Briefly press button Ë fig. 67 to unlock the doors YOUR VEHICLE an LED. remotely, turn on the ceiling lights for a limited period and double flash the direction indicators, or insert the Following the locking of the doors using: key into the driver’s door lock and turn it anticlockwise...
Page 77 IMPORTANT With central locking on, pulling the DEAD LOCK internal handle of one of the front doors will unlock that (for versions/markets where provided) KNOWING door. Individual doors can be unlocked by pulling the YOUR VEHICLE This safety device inhibits the operation of: opening handle of one of the rear doors.
Page 78: Power Windows
POWER WINDOWS Device activation KNOWING The dead lock device is automatically activated on every YOUR VEHICLE Two switches fig. 70 on the inner armrest of the door when pressing the remote control button Á briefly driver’s door control the following with the ignition key twice, fig.
Page 79 Keep the button pressed for longer than half a WARNING second to operate the automatic continuous winding of KNOWING Incorrect use of the power windows may the window. The window will stop when it is fully YOUR VEHICLE be dangerous. Before and during opened or closed, or when the button is pressed again.
Page 80 BOOT Putting additional objects onto the parcel KNOWING shelf or rear door (speakers, spoiler, etc.), YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE BOOT except when approved by the manufacturer, can affect the correct operation of The boot can be opened by pressing button A-fig. 72. the side gas shock absorbers of the rear door It can also be opened by pressing button R on the itself.
Page 81 OPENING THE BOOT IN AN EMERGENCY WARNING fig. 75 KNOWING When travelling, do not put any object YOUR VEHICLE on the parcel shelf because they can To open the boot from inside if the car battery is flat or injure passengers in the event of an accident or the electric lock of the rear door is faulty, proceed as sudden braking.
Page 82 ❒ tilt the cushions forward as shown by the arrow EXTENDING THE BOOT KNOWING fig. 76; Tilting the rear seat forwards gives maximum loading YOUR VEHICLE ❒ operate the handles A and B-fig. 77 to release the volume. backrests and guide them down onto the cushion. Proceed as follows: ❒...
Page 83 Repositioning the rear seat fig. 79 Make sure the backrest is properly secured at both sides to prevent it moving forward in the event of sharp KNOWING Raise the backrests and push them back until the locking braking that may cause injuries to passengers. YOUR VEHICLE click of both retainers is heard.
Page 84 REMOVING THE PARCEL SHELF Once removed, the parcel shelf can be positioned KNOWING between the back of the front seats and the folded To remove the parcel shelf in order to extend the boot: YOUR VEHICLE cushion of the rear seat fig. 82. release the upper ends of the links A-fig.
Page 85 BONNET CLOSURE KNOWING Proceed as follows: YOUR VEHICLE ❒ hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the OPENING other remove the rod C-fig. 86 from the hole E and Proceed as follows: fit it back into its catch D-fig. 85; ❒...
Page 86 WARNING WARNING KNOWING The bonnet must always be perfectly Positioning the support rod incorrectly YOUR VEHICLE closed while travelling for safety reasons. could cause the bonnet to fall suddenly. Make sure that the bonnet is properly closed and that the lock is engaged. If you notice whilst driving that the lock is not perfectly SAFETY engaged, stop at once and close the bonnet...
Page 87 ROOF RACK/SKI RACK WARNING KNOWING After travelling a short distance, check YOUR VEHICLE The front hooks are located at points A-fig. 87. that the attachment fixing screws are tight. The rear hooks are located at points B marked by the ( O ) symbols on the rear side windows.
Page 88 AND MESSAGES The beams must therefore be realigned in this case. FRONT FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT (for versions/markets where provided) IN AN Contact an Abarth Dealership to have the fog lights EMERGENCY properly adjusted. HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT ABROAD MAINTENANCE fig. 89-90...
Page 89: Abs System
ABS SYSTEM This film is provided by Lineaccessori Abarth and is available at Abarth Dealerships. KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS before, it is The illustrations refer to the switch from driving on the advisable to perform a few tests on slippery surface, left to driving on the right.
Page 90 Drive adapt the speed to the road grip available. MAINTENANCE carefully to the nearest Abarth Dealership to have the AND CARE system checked. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
Page 91 This system (which cannot be deactivated) recognises reconfigurable multifunction display, stop the car emergency braking conditions according to the speed of immediately and contact the nearest Abarth operation of the brake pedal and provides an additional Dealership. Leakage of hydraulic fluid from the...
Page 92: Esp System
(see “Warning directional control. lights and messages”). Contact an Abarth Dealership as SAFETY The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when soon as possible.
Page 93 HILL HOLDER SYSTEM Failure indications KNOWING This system is an integral part of the ESP system and it is A system fault is indicated by the switching on of the YOUR VEHICLE warning light á and by the dedicated message on the provided to facilitate starting on slopes.
Page 94 (see “Warning lights the following circumstances: AND MESSAGES and messages”). In this case, contact an Abarth ❒ slipping of the inner wheel when cornering due to Dealership as soon as possible. the effect of dynamic load changes or excessive acceleration;...
Page 95 IN AN sporty driving to be achieved. EMERGENCY The TTC system intervenes activating the Sport driving mode of the “Manettino Abarth” system (see the MAINTENANCE “Manettino Abarth car dynamic control system (DSS AND CARE – Driving Sport Switch)” paragraph in this section).
Page 96: Eobd System
EOBD SYSTEM IMPORTANT After eliminating the failure, to check the KNOWING system completely, Abarth Dealerships run a bench test YOUR VEHICLE and, if necessary, road tests which may require a long The EOBD system (European On Board Diagnosis) journey. carries out a continuous diagnosis of the components of the car related to emissions.
Page 97: Tyre Pressure Monitoring
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING WARNING KNOWING SYSTEM (TPMS) The presence of the TPMS does not YOUR VEHICLE exonerate the driver from regularly (for versions/markets where provided) checking the pressure of the tyres and the spare wheel (see “Wheels” in the “Maintenance and The car may be equipped with a tyre pressure care”...
Page 98 Contact an Abarth require specific precautions. To prevent damage Dealership to find out which accessories are or incorrect sensor refitting, contact an Abarth compatible with the system (wheels, hub caps WARNING LIGHTS Dealership to have tyre and/or etc.).
Page 99 EMERGENCY a different size (*) Switching wheels – (front/rear) (**) MAINTENANCE AND CARE (*) Given as an alternative in the Owner’s Handbook and available at Lineaccessori Abarth. (**) Not cross-swapped (tyres must stay on the same side). TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS...
Page 100 “MANETTINO ABARTH” CAR DRIVING MODES KNOWING DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM The activation of “Sport” driving mode is indicated by YOUR VEHICLE the switching on of the “S” symbol on the lower right (DSS - Driving Sport Switch) area of the reconfigurable multifunction display, as shown in fig.
Page 101: Sport Mode
Sport Mode Normal Mode KNOWING ❒ Standard screen: fig. 92. ❒ Standard screen: fig. 94. YOUR VEHICLE ❒ Screen with turbocharger pressure: fig. 93. ❒ Screen with turbocharger pressure: fig. 95. SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY fig.
Page 102 Logic for car dynamic control system Logic for car dynamic control system KNOWING management with “Normal” mode management with “Sport” mode YOUR VEHICLE When the “Normal” driving mode is activated, the car When the “Sport” driving mode is activated, the car dynamic control systems intervene with the following dynamic control systems intervene with the following logic:...
Page 103: Operating Modes
START&STOP SYSTEM OPERATING MODES KNOWING (for versions/markets where provided) YOUR VEHICLE Engine stopping mode The Start&Stop device automatically stops the engine With the vehicle stationary, the engine stops with the each time the vehicle is stationary and starts it again gearbox in neutral and the clutch pedal released.
Page 104 MANUAL ACTIVATION AND NO ENGINE CUT-OUT CONDITIONS KNOWING DEACTIVATION With the device activated, for reasons of comfort, YOUR VEHICLE You can activate/deactivate the Start&Stop device by limiting emissions and safety, the engine does not stop in pressing the button on the dashboard fig. 96. certain conditions, including: ❒...
Page 105 RESTARTING CONDITIONS SAFETY FUNCTIONS KNOWING For reasons of comfort, limiting pollutant emissions and In engine cut-out conditions through the Start&Stop YOUR VEHICLE safety purposes, the power unit can restart automatically system, if the driver unfastens his/her seat belt and without any action on behalf of the driver if certain opens the driver’s door or the passenger door, the conditions are met, including: engine can be restarted only by using the key.
Page 106 KNOWING running by deactivating the Start&Stop system. When replacing the battery, always YOUR VEHICLE contact an Abarth Dealership. Replace IRREGULAR OPERATION the battery using a new one of the same type (HEAVY DUTY) and having the same In the case of malfunction the Start&Stop system is specifications.
Page 107: Gear Shift Indicator
“e-GSI” SYSTEM IMPORTANT NOTES KNOWING (GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR) YOUR VEHICLE WARNING (for versions/markets where provided) Before opening the bonnet, make sure that the car is switched off and the key The “e-GSI” system (Gear Shift Indicator) advises the SAFETY is in the OFF position. Follow the instructions on driver to change gear via a signal on the instrument the plate near the front crossmember fig.
Page 108 ❒ power cables; Note The “e-GSI” system intervenes only when the SAFETY ❒ connection cables. “Normal” driving mode is activated (see the “Manettino Abarth car dynamic control system (DSS – Driving Sport Switch)” paragraph in this section). STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING...
Page 109: Satellite Navigation System
® Blue&Me™ TomTom satellite navigation system, which contact an Abarth Dealership, whose qualified personnel, is available from Lineaccessori Abarth. besides suggesting the most suitable devices belonging to Install the navigation system by inserting the specific...
Page 110 INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL/ TRANSCEIVERS AND MOBILE PHONES KNOWING ELECTRONIC DEVICES Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, YOUR VEHICLE CB radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be used inside the Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying car unless a separate aerial is mounted on the roof. the car in the context of after-sales service must carry the following label: IMPORTANT The use of these devices inside the...
Page 111: Refuelling The Car
REFUELLING THE CAR FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 105 KNOWING To carry out refuelling, open flap A and unscrew cap B. YOUR VEHICLE Use only unleaded petrol. The cap is fitted with a device C which fastens it to the lid so it cannot be mislaid. To avoid mistakes, the diameter of the fuel filler is too small to introduce the nozzle of a leaded petrol pumps.
Page 112: Protecting The Environment
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT WARNING KNOWING Do not bring naked flames or lit YOUR VEHICLE The following devices are used for reducing petrol fuel cigarettes near to the fuel tank opening: engine emissions: fire risk. Keep away from the fuel filler to avoid ❒...
Page 113: Safety Belts
SAFETY CONOSCENZA KNOWING DELLA YOUR VEHICLE VETTURA SAFETY BELTS To unfasten the seat belts, press button C. Guide the seat belt with your hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it from twisting. USING THE SEAT BELTS SAFETY fig. 106 Through the reel, the belt automatically adapts to the body of the passenger wearing it, allowing freedom of The belt should be worn keeping the chest straight and...
Page 114 IMPORTANT After putting the seats back to their WARNING KNOWING travelling position, restore the seat belt position to Never press button C-fig. 106 when YOUR VEHICLE make them ready for use. travelling. WARNING SAFETY The rear seat belts must be used as shown in the Remember that, in the event of a violent diagram in fig.
Page 115 For permanent deactivation, contact an Abarth The seat belt locks to indicate that the device has Dealership. STARTING intervened; the seat belt cannot be drawn back up even With reconfigurable multifunction display, the S.B.R.
Page 116 THE SEAT BELTS The pretensioner can only be used once. YOUR VEHICLE Contact an Abarth Dealership to have it The driver must comply with (and have all car replaced after it has been deployed. Consult the passengers follow) any local regulations in force label in the glove box to check the status of the concerning the use of seat belts.
Page 117 Under no circumstances should the seat AND MESSAGES belt and pretensioner components be removed or tampered with. Any operations must be carried out by qualified and authorised IN AN personnel only. Always contact an Abarth EMERGENCY Dealership. MAINTENANCE AND CARE TECHNICAL...
Page 118 HOW TO MAINTAIN THE SEAT BELTS IN WARNING KNOWING EFFICIENT CONDITIONS If the belt has been subjected to a heavy YOUR VEHICLE stress, for example after an accident, it For keeping the seat belts in efficient conditions, should be changed completely together with the observe the following: anchors, anchor fastening screws and the ❒...
Page 119: Knowing
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY All child restraint devices must bear the type-approval KNOWING data, together with the control mark, on a label firmly YOUR VEHICLE fixed to the seat which must never be removed. For optimal protection in the event of a collision, all passengers must be seated and wearing adequate Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of restraint systems.
Page 120 WARNING WARNING KNOWING Do not place a cradle seat facing WARNING Should it be absolutely YOUR VEHICLE necessary to carry a child on the front backwards on the front seat if the passenger side airbag is on. Deployment of the seat in a backwards-facing child seat, the passenger’s front and side airbags should airbag in an accident could cause fatal injuries...
Page 121 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 KNOWING Starting from 15 kg to 25 kg in weight, children may be For children from 22 kg up to 36 kg suitable risers make YOUR VEHICLE restrained directly using the car belts fastening the seat belt easier. fig.
Page 122 SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR CHILD SEAT USE KNOWING The car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child YOUR VEHICLE seats on the various seats of the car as shown in the following table: Front passenger Rear passenger Group...
Page 123 Below is a summary of the rules of safety to be WARNING KNOWING followed for carrying children: Do not place a child seat facing YOUR VEHICLE backwards on the front seat if the 1) The recommended position for installing child seats is on the rear seat, as it is the most protected area in passenger side airbag is enabled.
Page 124: Carrying Children Safely
“UNIVERSAL ISOFIX” CHILD Remember that in the case of Universal Isofix child’s KNOWING seat, you can use all seats approved with the marking RESTRAINT ASSEMBLY SETUP YOUR VEHICLE ECE R44/03 “Universal Isofix”. The car can be fitted with a Universal Isofix child restraint, a new European standardised system for carrying children safely.
Page 125 For any further installation/details on usage, refer to the WARNING KNOWING “Instruction Manual” supplied with the child seat. Fit the child seat only when the car is YOUR VEHICLE stationary. The child seat is correctly anchored to the brackets when you hear the click. Follow the instructions for assembly, disassembly and positioning that the manufacturer must SAFETY...
Page 126 PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USE KNOWING The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted with Isofix YOUR VEHICLE fasteners in compliance with European standard ECE 16. Weight group Child seat position Isofix size class Rear side Isofix position...
Page 127: Front Air Bags
FRONT AIR BAGS Front airbags may not be activated in the following KNOWING situations: YOUR VEHICLE ❒ in collisions against highly deformable objects that do The car is fitted with front air bags for the driver and the passenger, and with a knee bag on the driver’s side. not affect the front surface of the car (e.g.
Page 128 FRONT AIR BAG ON DRIVER’S SIDE FRONT AIRBAG ON PASSENGER’S SIDE KNOWING fig. 119 fig. 120 YOUR VEHICLE It consists of an instantly inflating bag contained in a This consists of an instantly-inflating bag contained in special recess in the centre of the steering wheel. a special compartment in the dashboard: this bag has a larger volume than that of the driver’s.
Page 129 KNEE BAG ON DRIVER’S SIDE fig. 121 WARNING KNOWING WARNING: Do not put child seats This consists of an instantly-inflating bag contained in a YOUR VEHICLE facing backwards on the front seat if the special compartment under the steering wheel at knee passenger’s airbag is enabled (ON).
Page 130: Side Airbags
SIDE AIRBAGS MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF PASSENGER’S KNOWING FRONT AIR BAG AND SIDE BAG YOUR VEHICLE The car is fitted with front side bags for driver and Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child on the passenger for protecting the chest, and window bags for front seat, the passenger front and side airbags can be protecting front and rear passengers’...
Page 131 SIDE BAGS fig. 122 HEAD PROTECTION SIDE AIR BAGS KNOWING (WINDOW BAGS) fig. 123 Front side airbags are housed in the seat backrests. YOUR VEHICLE They consist of an instant-inflation bag designed to This is formed by two “curtain” window bags located increase protection of the occupants’...
Page 132 IMPORTANT The front airbags and/or side bags may be Every check, repair and replacement operation deployed if the car is subject to strong impact involving concerning the airbags must be carried out at Abarth SAFETY the underbody area, such as violent impacts against Dealerships.
Page 133 GENERAL WARNINGS WARNING KNOWING Do not cover the front seat backrest YOUR VEHICLE with sheets or covers that are not WARNING compatible with side bags. Do not rest your head, arms or elbows on the doors, windows or window bag SAFETY deployment area as you could be injured during the inflation phase.
Page 134 IN AN has been vandalised or flooded, have the airbag WARNING EMERGENCY system checked at an Abarth Dealership. Do not hook rigid objects to clothes hangers and support handles. MAINTENANCE AND CARE...
Page 135: Starting And Driving
STARTING AND DRIVING KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE STARTING THE ENGINE With the engine off, do not leave the key in the ignition to prevent draining the The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device: if battery. SAFETY the engine fails to start, see the paragraph “The Fiat CODE system”...
Page 136 IMPORTANT If the instrument panel warning light IN AN stays on permanently, contact an Abarth Dealership EMERGENCY immediately. Never start the engine by pushing, towing IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key to MAR or driving downhill.
Page 137: Parking The Vehicle
PARKING THE VEHICLE STOPPING THE ENGINE KNOWING Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling. YOUR VEHICLE Proceed as follows: IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow the ❒ Stop the engine and engage the handbrake; engine to “catch its breath”...
Page 138: Using The Manual Gearbox
4 gear by mistake. The same applies to the shift from 6 to 5 IMPORTANT If this is not the case, contact an Abarth gear. Dealership to have the handbrake adjusted. STARTING...
Page 139 CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS MPORTANT Use of the clutch pedal must be limited KNOWING solely to gear changes. Do not drive with your foot YOUR VEHICLE resting on the clutch pedal, however slightly. For Here are some suggestions which may help you to keep versions/markets where provided, the electronic clutch the running costs of your vehicle down and lower the control can intervene if it interprets incorrect driving...
Page 140 Roof rack/ski rack DRIVING STYLE KNOWING Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof Starting YOUR VEHICLE after use. These accessories lower air penetration and Do not warm up the engine at low or high revs when adversely affect consumption levels.
Page 141 CONDITIONS OF USE Top speed KNOWING Fuel consumption considerably increases with speed. YOUR VEHICLE Cold starting Maintain a constant speed, avoiding unnecessary braking and acceleration, which cost in terms of both fuel and Short journeys and frequent cold starts will prevent the emissions.
Page 142: Specifications
(as Winter tyres 205/45 R17”- 88Q (M+S) are available at per an EC Directive). Abarth Dealerships to be used if the car is mainly driven SAFETY All four tyres should be the same (brand and track) to on snow-covered roads.
Page 143: Snow Chains
The snow chains may be applied only onto the front wheel tyres (drive wheels). Use of Lineaccessori Abarth snow chains is recommended. SAFETY Check the tension of the snow chains after the first few metres have been driven.
Page 144: Car Inactivity
❒ slightly open the windows; CAR INACTIVITY KNOWING ❒ cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic YOUR VEHICLE If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month, sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic the following precautions should be followed: as they do not allow moisture on the car body to ❒...
Page 145: Warning Lights And Messages
(with the message on the display) stop the car immediately and contact Press MENU ESC to stop the warning cycle in both MAINTENANCE an Abarth Dealership. cases. AND CARE The instrument panel warning lights will stay on until the causes of the fault are eliminated.
Page 146 If the warning light does not go out or remains on while performance offered by the ABS system. Drive carefully driving, it indicates a fault in the ESP-ASR system. In this and contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible. STARTING case, contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible.
Page 147 The buzzer of the SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system may WARNING KNOWING only be switched off by an Abarth Dealership. If, when turning the key to MAR the YOUR VEHICLE The system can be reactivated from the set-up menu. warning light ¬ does not turn on or if it stays on when travelling, there could be a fault in the retaining systems;...
Page 148: Catalytic Converter
Abarth Dealership. from the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning light on may cause damage. Contact an Abarth IN AN Dealership as soon as possible. EMERGENCY The warning light switches off if the failure disappears, but it is still stored by the system.
Page 149 When the key is turned to the MAR position and contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible. the warning light comes on but should go out after a few seconds. The warning light turns on when the SAFETY engine is overheated.
Page 150 SAFETY are left in the tank. beams are turned on. IMPORTANT The warning light will flash to indicate a system failure. If this is the case, contact an Abarth Follow me home STARTING Dealership to have the system checked. The warning light will turn on when this device is active AND DRIVING (see “Follow me home”...
Page 151 The symbol is shown on the display when a fault in the the warning light comes on but should go out engine oil pressure sensor is detected. Contact an Abarth after a few seconds. Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon as possible.
Page 152 – side lights SAFETY the Fiat Code system or, if applicable, the alarm system. – brake lights In this case, contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as – rear fog lights possible. – direction indicators STARTING –...
Page 153 TYRE PRESSURE LOW (amber) Repair using the dedicated kit (see the “Automatic Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit” paragraph in the “In an TYRE PRESSURE UNSUITABLE FOR emergency” section) and contact an Abarth Dealership SPEED SAFETY as soon as possible. (amber)
Page 154 FAILURE (red) õ SERVICE DUE MAINTENANCE If the symbol is shown on the display, contact an Abarth Dealership immediately. AND CARE The display shows the dedicated message. The display shows a dedicated message to indicate the scheduled servicing deadline. TECHNICAL...
Page 155: In An Emergency
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE In an emergency we recommend that you call the free-phone number found on the Warranty Booklet. You can also find the Abarth Dealership nearest to you on the web site www.fiat.com. SAFETY STARTING THE ENGINE JUMP STARTING fig. 126...
Page 156 FIX & GO Automatic QUICK TYRE BUMP STARTING KNOWING REPAIR KIT Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or YOUR VEHICLE driving downhill. This could cause a flow of fuel into the The Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre repair kit is located in catalytic converter and damage it beyond repair.
Page 157 ❒ a compressor D-fig. 127 complete with pressure In the case of a puncture, caused by a KNOWING gauge and connectors, located in the compartment; foreign body, tyres that have suffered YOUR VEHICLE ❒ a pair of protective gloves located in the damage up to a maximum diameter of 4 mm on the tread or the shoulder can be repaired.
Page 158 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: WARNING KNOWING The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair kit is effective at The cylinder contains ethylene glycol. YOUR VEHICLE external temperatures of between -20 °C and +50 °C. Contains latex: may cause an allergic reaction. Harmful if swallowed. Irritant for the The sealing fluid will expire.
Page 159 INFLATION PROCEDURE Check tyre pressure on gauge F-fig. 130 with compressor KNOWING off to obtain precise reading; YOUR VEHICLE ❒ if a pressure value of a least 1.5 bar is not reached within five minutes, disconnect the compressor from WARNING the valve and socket, move the vehicle forwards by Wear on the protective gloves provided about 10 metres to distribute the sealant fluid within...
Page 160 Contact an Abarth Dealership; repair kit. Drive carefully, particularly on bends. ❒ if the tyre reaches the pressure specified in the Do not exceed 80 km/h.
Page 161 ❒ if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, restore the correct STARTING AND DRIVING pressure (with engine running and handbrake on) and restart; ❒ drive with the utmost care to the nearest Abarth WARNING LIGHTS Dealership. AND MESSAGES IN AN...
Page 162: Changing A Bulb
CHANGING A BULB CYLINDER REPLACEMENT KNOWING PROCEDURE YOUR VEHICLE To replace the cylinder, proceed as follows: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ❒ disconnect A-fig. 134; ❒ When a light is not working, check that the corresponding fuse is intact before changing a bulb. ❒...
Page 163 The presence of drops WARNING LIGHTS inside the headlights indicates infiltration of water. AND MESSAGES Contact an Abarth Dealership. IN AN TYPES OF BULBS EMERGENCY Different types of bulbs fig. 135 are installed on the car: A Glass bulbs: clipped into position.
Page 164 Bulbs Figure ref. Type Power KNOWING Dipped/main beam headlights 55 W/60 W YOUR VEHICLE Daytime running lights W21W 21 W Front side lights SAFETY Front fog lights (for versions/markets where available) – 55 W Front direction indicators PY21W 21 W STARTING Side direction indicators WY5W...
Page 165: Replacing Exterior Bulbs
REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS IMPORTANT You can replace the front direction KNOWING indicator, main beam and dipped beam headlight bulbs YOUR VEHICLE through the access flap (see “Direction indicators” in For the type of bulb and power rating, see “Changing this section). a bulb”.
Page 166 DAY LIGHTS (DRL) MAIN/DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS KNOWING To change the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: YOUR VEHICLE ❒ turn the bulb holder A-fig. 138 anticlockwise using ❒ remove the rubber cap; the tab and pull it out; ❒...
Page 167: Direction Indicators
❒ unscrew the catch A-fig. 140, then lift off the access DIRECTION INDICATORS KNOWING lid B; YOUR VEHICLE Front fig. 140 ❒ remove the bulb holder cover C-fig. 141 by turning To change the bulb, proceed as follows: it anticlockwise; ❒...
Page 168 ❒ loosen the fixing screws C and remove the Side fig. 143 KNOWING headlamp; To change the bulb, proceed as follows: YOUR VEHICLE ❒ remove the bulb A-fig.145 by rotating it ❒ slide the lens A towards the front of the car to anticlockwise and disconnect the electrical compress the internal clip B, then pull the unit connector.
Page 169 REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS To change a bulb proceed as follows: KNOWING ❒ undo both fixing screws A-fig 146; The rear light clusters contain side light (LED), brake YOUR VEHICLE light and direction indicator bulbs. ❒ disconnect the central electric connector B and pull The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster fig.
Page 170 REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 148 ❒ press in the tabs D and remove the bulb holder; STARTING Contact an Abarth Dealership to have bulbs for the rear AND DRIVING ❒ remove the press-fitted bulb and replace it. fog lights A replaced.
Page 171: Number Plate Lights
❒ change the bulb fig.151 by releasing it from the side NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS KNOWING contacts and making sure that the new bulb is To change the bulb proceed as follows: YOUR VEHICLE correctly fastened between these contacts; ❒ act on the point shown by the arrow and remove ❒...
Page 172: Internal Bulb Replacement
INTERNAL BULB REPLACEMENT FRONT COURTESY LIGHT KNOWING Proceed as follows to replace the bulbs: YOUR VEHICLE For the type of bulb and relevant power rating, see ❒ act on the points shown by the arrows and remove “Changing a bulb”. light A-fig.
Page 173: Replacing Fuses
REPLACING FUSES BOOT LIGHT fig. 154 KNOWING To change the bulb, proceed as follows: YOUR VEHICLE GENERAL INFORMATION ❒ open the boot; Fuses protect the electric system: they cut in (i.e. they ❒ remove the light A by levering on the point shown blow) in the event of a failure or improper action on the by the arrow.
Page 174 Never replace a fuse with one that has a Abarth Dealership. AND MESSAGES higher amperage: FIRE HAZARD. IN AN EMERGENCY WARNING If a general protection fuse (MEGA- FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows, MAINTENANCE contact an Abarth Dealership. AND CARE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CONTENTS...
Page 175 FUSE LOCATION KNOWING The fuses are grouped in three control units: on the YOUR VEHICLE dashboard, in the engine compartment and in the left side of the boot. Dashboard fuse box fig. 157 SAFETY To access the dashboard fuse box, loosen the screws A- fig.
Page 176 Engine compartment fusebox fig. 159 KNOWING To access the fuse box located next to the battery, YOUR VEHICLE remove the protective cover fig. 158 acting on the points indicated by the arrow. SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING F0U162Ab fig. 158 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY...
Page 177 Boot fuse box fig. 161 KNOWING To gain access to the fuse box located on the left side of YOUR VEHICLE the boot, open the relevant inspection flap (as shown in fig. 160). SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING F0U164Ab fig. 160 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN...
Page 178 FUSE SUMMARY TABLE KNOWING Dashboard fuse box fig. 157 YOUR VEHICLE USERS FUSE AMPERE Right dipped headlamp SAFETY Left dipped beam headlight, headlight alignment corrector INT/A supply for switch coils on engine fuse box and relay switch coils on body computer control unit STARTING Courtesy light, boot light, glove compartment light AND DRIVING...
Page 179 Engine compartment fusebox fig. 159 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE USERS FUSE AMPERE Hi-Fi sound system with radio, control unit and subwoofer Horn SAFETY Left main beam headlamp, right main beam headlamp Air climate control compressor Heated rear window STARTING AND DRIVING Fuel pump on tank Left fog light, right fog light WARNING LIGHTS...
Page 180 Boot fuse box fig. 161 KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE USERS FUSE AMPERE Sunroof opening system Alarm system management control unit SAFETY Free – Free – STARTING AND DRIVING Free – Free – WARNING LIGHTS Free – AND MESSAGES Free – Free –...
Page 181: Battery Recharging
YOUR VEHICLE charging with high currents could damage the battery. IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is given as information only. It is advisable to contact an Abarth To charge, proceed as follows: Dealership to have this operation performed. ❒ proceed as follows: detach the connector A-fig. 162 (by...
Page 182: Jacking The Car
KNOWING Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive: YOUR VEHICLE If the vehicle needs to be raised, go to an Abarth avoid contact with your skin and eyes. Dealership which is equipped with arm lifts and The battery recharging operation must be workshop lifts.
Page 183: Towing The Car
TOWING THE CAR FASTENING THE TOW RING KNOWING fig. 164-165 YOUR VEHICLE The tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool Proceed as follows: box under the carpet in the boot. ❒ release the cap A; ❒ take the tow ring B from its support; SAFETY ❒...
Page 184 WARNING WARNING KNOWING The power brakes and power steering During towing, do not start the engine. YOUR VEHICLE will not operate while the vehicle is being towed. More effort on the brake pedal and steering wheel will therefore be required. Do not use flexible cables when towing and SAFETY avoid jerky movements.
Page 185 WARNING WARNING KNOWING Before towing, switch off the steering The front and rear tow hooks should be YOUR VEHICLE lock (see “Starting device” paragraph in used only for emergency operations on the “Knowing your car” section). The power the road. You are allowed to tow the car for brakes and power steering will not operate short distances using an appropriate device in while the vehicle is being towed.
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Page 187: Maintenance And Care
SAFETY warranty. for the car under the best conditions. The services can be carried out by any Abarth This is why Abarth has planned a series of checks and Dealership at the appointed times. maintenance operations every 15,000 km. STARTING...
Page 188: Scheduled Servicing Plan
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Services must be carried out every 15,000 km. Thousands of miles 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 99 108 SAFETY Thousands of km 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180 ●...
Page 189 – strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; SPECIFICATIONS – it is advisable to contact an Abarth Dealership. (2) If the car is equipped with esseesse kit (for versions/markets, where provided), the engine oil and engine oil filter must be changed every 10,000 km or every 12 months.
Page 190: Periodic Checks
(exhaust – fuel It is advisable to use PETRONAS LUBRICANTS products, – brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.); designed and produced specifically for Abarth cars (see ❒ check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte); table “Capacities” in section “Technical Specifications”).
Page 191: Checking Fluid Levels
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING Never smoke while working in the engine SAFETY compartment: inflammable gases and vapours may be present, constituting a fire risk. STARTING AND DRIVING When topping up, take WARNING LIGHTS care not to mix up the AND MESSAGES various types of fluids: fig.
Page 192: Engine Oil
ENGINE OIL fig. 167 ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION KNOWING Check the oil level a few minutes (about five) after the The maximum engine oil consumption is usually 400 YOUR VEHICLE engine has stopped, with the car parked on level ground. grams every 1000 km. Check that the level is within the MIN and MAX marks When the car is new, the engine needs to run in, on the dipstick B.
Page 193 60-40 advisable to have oil and filters changed by an mixture of PARAFLU and demineralised water. Abarth Dealership where they will be disposed in SAFETY accordance with nature and the law. PARAFLU anti-freeze is used in the ENGINE COOLANT fig.
Page 194: Windscreen/Rear Window
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WARNING KNOWING WASHER FLUID fig. 169 Do not travel with the windscreen YOUR VEHICLE To top up, remove the cap A. washer reservoir empty: the windscreen washer is fundamental for improving visibility. Pour a mixture of water and TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35, in the following concentrations: SAFETY 30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and 70% water in...
Page 195 BRAKE FLUID fig. 170 IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs moisture. For this KNOWING reason, if the vehicle is mainly used in areas with a high Undo the cap A and check that the liquid contained in YOUR VEHICLE degree of atmospheric humidity, the fluid should be the reservoir is at the maximum level.
Page 196: Air Filter
KNOWING The symbol π on the container indicates YOUR VEHICLE Have the air filter replaced by an Abarth Dealership. a synthetic brake fluid, which is different from a mineral fluid. Use of a mineral type fluids will damage the special rubber seals of POLLEN FILTER the braking system beyond repair.
Page 197 Incorrect installation of electric and WARNING LIGHTS electronic devices may cause severe AND MESSAGES damage to your car. Contact an Abarth Ford Dealership if you want to install accessories WARNING (alarms, mobile phone, etc.): they will suggest the Battery liquid is poisonous and corrosive.
Page 198 YOUR VEHICLE advisable to have the battery changed by To avoid draining your battery and make it last longer, an Abarth Dealership, where it will be disposed observe the following instructions: of correctly and in accordance with nature and ❒ when you park the car, ensure that the doors, the law.
Page 199: Wheels And Tyres
Abarth Dealership A normal pressure: tread evenly worn; whose qualified personnel, in addition to suggesting the most suitable devices available in Lineaccessori Abarth, B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges; WARNING LIGHTS will evaluate the overall electric absorption, checking AND MESSAGES C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the centre.
Page 200 ❒ check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swelling SAFETY or irregular tread wear;. Contact an Abarth Dealership if required; WARNING ❒ avoid overloading the car when travelling: this may Do not cross switch the tyres, moving STARTING cause serious damage to the wheels and tyres;...
Page 201: Windscreen Wiper
RUBBER HOSES WINDSCREEN WIPER KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are BLADES concerned, follow the “Scheduled Servicing Programme” in this chapter carefully. Periodically clean the rubber part using special products; TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is recommended. Ozone, high temperatures and prolonged lack of fluid in SAFETY the system may cause hardening and cracking of the...
Page 202 Replacing the windscreen wiper blades fig. 172 Changing the rear window blade fig. 173 KNOWING Proceed as follows: How to remove the blade: YOUR VEHICLE ❒ raise the cover A and remove the arm from the car, ❒ lift the arm A off the windscreen; ❒...
Page 203 SPRAY NOZZLES Rear window washer fig. 175 KNOWING Rear window washer jets are fixed. YOUR VEHICLE Windscreen washer fig. 174 The nozzle holder is located above the rear window. If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check that there is fluid in the reservoir: see “Checking fluid levels”...
Page 204: Bodywork
The abrasive action of wind-borne atmospheric dust and sand, as well as mud and gravel raised by other cars is also not to be underestimated. WARNING LIGHTS Abarth has used the best manufacturing technologies on AND MESSAGES your car to effectively protect the bodywork against corrosion.
Page 205 ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE BODYWORK Dry the less visible parts, such as the door frames, KNOWING bonnet and the headlight frames with special care, as in Paint YOUR VEHICLE these areas water may stagnate more easily. The car Paintwork does not only serve an aesthetic purpose, but should not be taken to a closed area immediately, but also protects the underlying sheet metal.
Page 206: Engine Compartment
INTERIORS Glasses KNOWING To clean glasses, use specific window cleaner products. YOUR VEHICLE Periodically check that water is not trapped under the Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) altering the transparency.
Page 207: Leather Seats
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS LEATHER SEATS KNOWING (for versions/markets where provided) Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is YOUR VEHICLE advisable to use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Remove the dry dirt with a buckskin or slightly damp cloth, without exercising too much pressure.
Page 208 INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS REAL LEATHER STEERING KNOWING WHEEL/GEAR LEVER KNOB It is advisable to clean interior plastic parts with a YOUR VEHICLE microfibre cloth, if possible, moistened with a solution These components must be cleaned with mild soap and of water and non-abrasive mild soap. water only.
Page 209: Identification Data
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION DATA H Maximum allowed weight on second axle (rear) Engine type We recommend taking note of the identification codes. SAFETY L Bodywork version code The following identification codes are printed and shown on the plates: M Number for spare parts ❒...
Page 210 BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION CHASSIS MARKING fig. 178 KNOWING PLATE fig. 177 YOUR VEHICLE This is printed on the passenger compartment floor, The plate is applied on the external tailgate post (left near the front right seat. side) and it bears the following data: ❒...
Page 211 ENGINE CODE – ENGINE KNOWING BODYWORK VERSION YOUR VEHICLE Version 1.4 Turbo Multi Air Type code 955A8000 Engine code 955A8000 SAFETY Bodywork version Cycle Otto (4 seats) 199AXX1B47 Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line STARTING Piston bore and stroke 72 x 84 AND DRIVING Total displacement...
Page 212: Power Supply
POWER SUPPLY KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Supply system Electronically controlled phased sequential Multipoint electronic injection with turbo and intercooler SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING Modifications or repairs to the fuel supply system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the WARNING LIGHTS risk of fire.
Page 213 BRAKES KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE self-ventilated discs Service brakes: front discs rear SAFETY Controlled by hand lever, acting on the rear brakes Parking brake STARTING IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake discs reducing braking efficiency AND DRIVING the first time the brakes are applied.
Page 214 WHEELS READING TYRE CODE fig. 179 KNOWING Example: 205/45 R17 88V YOUR VEHICLE RIMS AND TYRES 205 = Nominal width (S, distance between sidewalls in Pressed steel or alloy rims. Radial type mm). tubeless tyres. The vehicle registration document also 45 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in percentage.
Page 215 Maximum speed index Load rating (capacity) KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Q = up to 160 km/h. 70 = 335 kg 81 = 462 kg R = up to 170 km/h. 71 = 345 kg 82 = 475 kg S = up to 180 km/h. 72 = 355 kg 83 = 487 kg SAFETY...
Page 216 RIM PROTECTORS fig. 180 UNDERSTANDING RIM MARKING fig. 179 KNOWING Example: 7J x 17 ET39 YOUR VEHICLE = rim width in inches WARNING DO NOT fit wheel hub caps (for = rim drop centre outline (side projection where the tyre bead rests) versions/markets, where provided) when SAFETY using integral hub caps fixed (with springs) to...
Page 217 Version Rims (**) Tyres provided KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE 1.4 Turbo Multi Air 6½J x 17 ET 36 205/45 R17 88V 7Jx17 ET 39 215/45 R17 91Y (*) (*) Tyre not suitable for snow chains SAFETY (**) 100 mm wheel stud distance and M12 x 1.5 studs; use only wheels suitable for this car. STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS...
Page 218 DIMENSIONS KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle equipped with its original tyres. SAFETY Height is measured with the vehicle unladen. Boot capacity STARTING Capacity with vehicle unladen AND DRIVING (VDA standards) ......275 dm Capacity with rear seat and backrest folded over .....
Page 219 PERFORMANCE KNOWING Maximum speeds after initial car use: 213 km/h. YOUR VEHICLE WEIGHTS SAFETY Version 1.4 Turbo Multi Air Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and without optional equipment): 1185 STARTING AND DRIVING Payload (*) including the driver: Maximum permitted loads (**) –...
Page 220 5 ÷ 7 RON (EN 228 Specification) Engine cooling system: litres Mixture of 50% water and PARAFLU (❒) STARTING Engine sump: SELENIA ABARTH 5W-40 AND DRIVING Engine sump and filter: TUTELA TRANSMISSION Gearbox/differential casing: GEARFORCE WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES Hydraulic brake circuit:...
Page 221: Fluids And Lubricants
Scheduled Servicing ABARTH 5W-40 STARTING lubricants Programme Approval Abarth 0102 AND DRIVING The use of lubricants with specifications inferior to ACEA C3 and SAE grade other than 5W-40 could cause damage WARNING LIGHTS to the engine not covered by the warranty.
Page 222 Quality specifications of fluids and lubricants Genuine fluids Applications KNOWING for correct car operation and lubricants YOUR VEHICLE SAE 75W-85 grade synthetic base lubricant. TUTELA Gearbox and FIAT 9.55550-MZ6 certification TRANSMISSION mechanical GEARFORCE differentials Contractual Technical SAFETY Lubricants and Reference N° F0002.F10 greases for Wheel side Molybdenum disulphide grease...
Page 223: Fuel Consumption
FUEL CONSUMPTION IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic situations, KNOWING weather conditions, driving style, general conditions of YOUR VEHICLE the car, trim level/equipment/accessories, load, climate The fuel consumption figures given in the table below control system, roof rack, other situations that affect air are determined on the basis of the type-approval tests drag may lead to different fuel consumption levels than set down by relevant European Directives.
Page 224 EMISSIONS KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE The CO emission levels given in the following tables refer to combined consumption. Version emissions according to the current European directive (g/km) SAFETY 1.4 Turbo Multi Air STARTING AND DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES IN AN EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE AND CARE...
Page 225: Table Of Contents
RADIO INTRODUCTION ............222 Automatic tuning ............245 Suggestions ..............222 Manual tuning ..............245 Technical specifications ..........224 Autostore function ............246 Emergency alarm reception ......... 247 QUICK GUIDE .............. 225 EON function ..............247 Steering wheel controls ..........228 Stereophonic broadcasters ..........
Page 226: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The radio has been designed according to the passenger ATTENZIONE compartment’s specific characteristics and with a High volume can be a risk for the driver and personalised design that complements the style of the for other road users. Always adjust the dashboard.
Page 227 ❒ The use of original CD media is required for the best quality audio production. Correct operation is not The presence of dirt, scratches or distortions on the guaranteed when CD-R/RW media are used that CDs may cause skipping while it is playing and poor were not correctly mastered and/or with a maximum sound quality.
Page 228: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hi-Fi audio equipment (for versions/markets, where provided) Basic level audio equipment Front speakers Front speakers ❒ No. 2 x tweeters installed in the door handle trims; ❒ No. 2 x Ø 38 mm tweeters installed in the door ❒...
Page 229: Quick Guide
QUICK GUIDE fig. 1 Button GENERAL FUNCTIONS Mode Short button press ON/OFF Short button press FM1, FM2, FM Autostore radio source selection Short cyclical button press MW1, MW2 radio source selection Short cyclical button press Selection of CD/Media Player source (only with Blue&Me™)/ Short cyclical button press MEDIA AUX (only with Blue&Me™)
Page 230 Button GENERAL FUNCTIONS Mode MUTE Volume activation/deactivation (Mute/Pause) Short button press Audio adjustments: low tones (BASS), high tones Menu activation: short button press Adjustment type selection: buttons ▲ or ▼ AUDIO (TREBLE), RH / LH balance (BALANCE), press Value adjustment: buttons ¯ or ˙ press front / rear balance (FADER) Advanced functions adjustment Menu activation: short button press...
Page 231 Button CD FUNCTIONS Mode ˚ EJECT CD ejection Short button press Short press of buttons ¯ or ˙ Play previous/next track Fast forwarding/rewinding CD track Long press of buttons ¯ or ˙ Short press of buttons ▲ or ▼ Playing previous/next folder (for CD-MP3) Button Media Player FUNCTIONS Mode...
Page 232: Steering Wheel Controls
CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL (for versions/markets where provided) fig. 2 Button FUNCTION Mode & AudioMute on/off (Radio mode) Short button press or Pause function (MP3 or Media Player mode only with Blue&Me™) Increasing volume Button press – Decreasing volume Button press Selection of Radio frequency range (FM1, FM2, FMT, FMA, Button press...
Page 233: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION CD section ❒ Direct disc selection; The radio offers the following functions: ❒ Track selection (forward/backward); Radio section ❒ Fast forward/rewind through tracks; ❒ PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW frequency bands; ❒ CD Display function: display of disc name and time ❒...
Page 234 CD MP3 section Media Player section (only with Blue&Me™) ❒ MP3-Info function (ID3-TAG); See the description in the Blue&Me™ Supplement for ❒ Select folder (previous/next); the operation of the Media Player. ❒ Track selection (forward/backward); ❒ Fast forward/rewind through tracks; AUX section (only with Blue&Me™) ❒...
Page 235: Functions And Adjustments
FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS TURNING THE CAR RADIO ON SELECTING THE RADIO FUNCTIONS The car radio comes on when the g button (ON/OFF) By pressing the FM button briefly and repeatedly, the is pressed briefly. following audio sources can be selected cyclically: When the car radio is turned on, the volume is limited –...
Page 236: Volume Adjustment
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT MUTE/PAUSE FUNCTION (bringing the volume to zero) To adjust the volume, turn the twist control fig. 1. Press the MUTE button briefly to activate the Mute If the volume level is changed during the transmission of function. The volume will gradually decrease and the traffic news, the new setting will only be maintained until words “RADIO Mute”...
Page 237: Audio Adjustments
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS The functions managed by the Menu are: ❒ BASS (bass adjustment); The functions in the audio menu are different depending on the status activated: AM/FM/CE/Media Player ❒ TREBLE (treble adjustment); (only with Blue&Me™)/AUX (only with Blue&Me™). ❒ BALANCE (right/left balance adjustment); Press the AUDIO button briefly to change the Audio ❒...
Page 238 TONE ADJUSTMENT (bass/treble) FADER ADJUSTMENT Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: ❒ Use the button ▲ or ▼ to set “Bass” or “Treble” in ❒ Use the button ▲ or ▼ to set “Fader” in the AUDIO the AUDIO menu; menu;...
Page 239: Preset/User/Classic/Rock/Jazz Functions
PRESET/USER*/CLASSIC/ ROCK/JAZZ *USER EQ SETTINGS function functions (equaliser activation/deactivation) (equaliser settings only if the USER setting has been selected) The built-in equaliser can be activated/deactivated. When the equaliser function is deactivated, the audio settings To set a customized equaliser adjustment, set the user using either the ▲...
Page 240: Menu
MENU The functions managed by the Menu are: ❒ AF SWITCHING (ON/OFF); MENU button functions ❒ TRAFFIC INFORMATION (ON/OFF); Press the MENU button briefly to activate the Menu ❒ REGIONAL MODE regional programmes (ON/OFF); function. The display will show the first menu item that can be adjusted (AF) (“AF Switching On”...
Page 241 AF SWITCHING function Obviously, it must be possible to receive the station that (alternative frequency search) you are listening to, in the area you are driving through. The radio can operate in two different modes in the RDS If the AF function is activated, “AF” will light up in the system: display.
Page 242 TRAFFIC INFORMATION function If the radio is tuned to a station in the AM band, when (traffic information) TA is activated it will tune to the last selected station in the FM1 band. Some stations on the FM band (FM1, FM2 and FMA) can transmit information about traffic conditions.
Page 243 REGIONAL MODE function MP3 DISPLAY function (reception of regional transmissions) (Compact Disc MP3 data display) Some national broadcasters transmit regional This function makes it possible to select the information programmes at certain times of the day (that vary from shown by the display when listening to a CD containing region to region).
Page 244 ❒ “Radio on vol – Limit off”: the radio will come on at SPEED VOLUME function (speed-dependent volume variation) the volume level it was at before switching off. The volume level can be between 0 and 40 This function automatically adapts the volume level to the speed of the car, increasing the volume when the To change the setting of the selected function, use the ¯...
Page 245: Phone Function
❒ if the radio was switched off with a Blue&Me™ PHONE FUNCTION (telephone volume adjustment) (only with Blue&Me system) volume ranging between 12 and 25, at the next phone call the Blue&Me™ volume is kept as previously set With Speech volume function present in Menu by the user.
Page 246: Phone Set-Up
RADIO OFF function PHONE SET-UP (on and off mode) When a phone call is received, the radio audio will be This function makes it possible to set the radio switching connected to the telephone output if the hands-free kit off mode by choosing between two methods. To activate is installed on the car.
Page 247: Anti-Theft Protection
To enter the first digit of the code, press the button corresponding to the pre-selected stations (from 1 to 6). In case of loss of the car radio passport, contact the Enter the other code digits in the same way. Dealership Abarth taking your ID and the car ownership documents...
Page 248: Radio (Tuner)
RADIO (Tuner) INTRODUCTION FREQUENCY BAND SELECTION When the radio is turned on the last function selected With the Radio mode active, press the FM or AM button before it was switched off is activated: Radio, CD, CD briefly and repeatedly to select the desired reception MP3, Media Player (only with Blue&Me™) or band.
Page 249: Preselection Buttons
PRESET BUTTONS AUTOMATIC TUNING Briefly press the ¯ or ˙ button to start the automatic The buttons numbered from 1 to 6 are used to set the following preselections: tuning search for the next station that can be received in the selected direction.
Page 250: Autostore Function
AUTOSTORE FUNCTION IMPORTANT Sometimes the Autostore function is not (automatic station storage) able to find 6 stations with a strong signal. In this case, the strongest stations stored will be duplicated in the To activate the Autostore function, hold the FM button free preset buttons.
Page 251: Emergency Alarm Reception
EMERGENCY ALARM RECEPTION EON FUNCTION (Enhanced Other Network) The radio can receive emergency alerts in RDS mode in exceptional circumstances or when there are dangerous In some countries, there are circuits that group multiple situations (earthquakes, floods, etc.), if these are being broadcasters that are enabled to transmit traffic transmitted by the broadcaster tuned into.
Page 252: Cd Player
CD PLAYER INTRODUCTION CD PLAYER SELECTION This chapter describes the variants regarding the To activate the CD player built into the equipment, operation of the CD player only: as far as the operation proceed as follows: of the radio is concerned, refer to the description in the ❒...
Page 253: Cd Loading/Ejection
CD LOADING/EJECTION Possible error messages To load the CD, insert it gently into the slot to activate If the loaded CD cannot be read (e.g. a CD ROM has the motorised loading system, which will position it been inserted or the CD is inserted the wrong way correctly.
Page 254: Display Readings
DISPLAY INFORMATION FAST FORWARD/REWIND THROUGH TRACKS When the CD player is in operation, information Keep the button ˙ pressed down to fast forward the appears on the display with the following meanings: selected track and keep the button ¯ pressed down to ❒...
Page 255: Mp3 Cd Player
MP3 CD PLAYER INTRODUCTION The specifications and operating conditions for playing MP3 files are the following: This chapter only describes the variants regarding the ❒ the CD-ROMs used should be mastered in operation of the CD MP3 player: as far as the operation of the radio is concerned, refer to the description in accordance with the ISO 9660 standard;...
Page 256: Display Readings
IMPORTANT When the function is activated the radio SELECTION OF NEXT/PREVIOUS FOLDER may take a few seconds to start playing. Whilst checking Press the button ▲ to select the next folder or the the disc the display will show “CD READING”. If no button ▼...
Page 257: Aux (Only With Blue&Me™)
AUX (only with Blue&Me™) INTRODUCTION AUX MODE This chapter describes the variants regarding the operation To activate the AUX source, press the MEDIA button or of the AUX source: as far as the operation of the radio is the SRC steering wheel control several times till the concerned, refer to the description in the "Functions and corresponding source is displayed.
Page 258: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL MP3 FILE READING Sound volume low Tracks skip during MP3 file playback The Fader function should be adjusted only to the values The CD is scratched or dirty. Clean the CD, referring to “F” (front) to prevent a reduction in radio output power the description in the paragraph “CD”...
Page 259 You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from an Abarth Dealership or by calling the freephone number 00800 22278400 or on the Fiat website.
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Page 261: Ashboard
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION DASHBOARD The presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the version. fig. 1 F0U197Ab Adjustable side air vents – Fixed side air vents – Right steering column stalk: windscreen wiper controls, rear window wiper, trip computer –...
Page 262 INSTRUMENT PANEL A Speedometer (speed indicator) B Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light C Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light D Rev counter E Reconfigurable multifunction display fig. 2 F0U198Ab...
Page 263 CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE – tips for extending – expanding the boot ....78 BS ..........85 battery life ........194 – opening the tailgate ....76 – Brake Assist ......87 SAFETY Bi-zone automatic climate – opening the tailgate in ABS system ........
Page 264: Dead Lock
– internal bulb replacement ..168 Chassis marking ......206 at exhaust ......220 KNOWING Checking levels ......187 emissions ......220 – replacement ......158 YOUR VEHICLE CODE card ........– brake fluid ........ 191 an holder ........64 Controls .........
Page 265 Dipped beam headlights Engine compartment Engine KNOWING – engine immobiliser – checking levels ......187 – bulb replacement ....162 YOUR VEHICLE (Fiat CODE) ........ – opening/closing the bonnet ..81 – switching on ......49 – how to warm up the engine –...
Page 266 Follow me home Fuel tank cap ........107 – beam orientation ..... 84 KNOWING (headlight device) ....... 50 Fuel – bulb replacement ....162 YOUR VEHICLE Front airbags ........123 – consumption ......219 – headlight alignment – deactivation....... 126 –...
Page 267 – bulb replacement ....162 – passenger seat compliance Portable navigation system – switching on ......50 (preparation for installation) ..105 with regulations on universal “Manettino Abarth” car child seat use ....... 118 MAINTENANCE Portable navigator dynamic control system AND CARE (installation presetting) .....
Page 268 Radio transmitters and mobile – technical specifications Seat belt pretensioners ....111 KNOWING phones (important notes) ..106 (fluid quantity and type) .... 216 – load limiters ......112 YOUR VEHICLE Raising the car ....... 178 Regular checks ......186 Seat belts .........
Page 269 Start&Stop system ......99 Taillights – snow tyres ........ 138 KNOWING – front bulb replacement ..161 – tyre pressure ......213 Starting and driving ....... 131 YOUR VEHICLE – switching on ......49 – wheel trim ........ 210 Steering lock and ignition switch ........
Page 270: Windows
– Rim Protector tyres ....212 Windscreen washer – blade replacement ....198 KNOWING – nozzles ........199 – "smart washing" function ..52 – rims and tyres ......210 YOUR VEHICLE – operation ........51 – activating ........51 –...
Page 271 ENGLISH The data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. Abarth reserves the right to modify the models and versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons. If you have any further questions please consult your Abarth dealer.

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