Abarth 500 (2019 year). Manual in english — page 7

DEVICE PROTECTED

FUSE

AMPERE

Robotised sequential gearbox control unit power supply (+ ignition)

F16

7.5

Heated rear window

F20

30

Fog lights

F30

15

Robotised sequential gearbox control unit

F84

10

Front power socket (with or without cigar lighter)

F85

20

WARNING

121)

If the fuse blows again, contact an Abarth Dealership.

122)

Never replace a fuse with metal wires or anything else.

123)

Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.

124)

If a general protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows, contact an Abarth Dealership.

125)

Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition key has been removed and that all the other services are switched off and/or

disengaged.

126)

If a general protection fuse for the safety systems (airbag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system)

or driving system blows, contact an Abarth Dealership.

WARNING

27)

If you need to wash the engine compartment, take care not to directly hit the engine compartment fuse box with the water jet.

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“Fix&Go” KIT

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28)

DESCRIPTION

The Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit fig. 100
is located in the boot, inside a
dedicated container and consists of:

one cartridge 1 containing sealant

and fitted with: transparent tube for
injecting the sealant 4 and sticker
3 with the wording “Max 80 km/h” to
be placed in a clearly visible position
(e.g. on the dashboard) after repairing
the tyre;

one compressor 2;

one leaflet containing instructions for

using the kit;

a pair of gloves located in the hose

compartment of the cartridge 4.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Proceed as follows:

stop the car in a position that is not

dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can carry out the procedure safely.
The ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;

stop the engine, engage the hazard

warning lights and the parking brake;

wear the reflective safety jacket

before getting out of the car (anyway
comply with the laws in force in the
country you are driving in);

Insert the cartridge 1 containing the

sealant in the proper compartment of
the compressor 2, pressing it down
hard fig. 100. Remove the speed limit
sticker 3 and apply it in a clearly visible
position fig. 101;

wear the gloves;

remove the cap from the tyre valve

and connect and firmly tighten the
transparent tube of the sealing fluid 4
fig. 100. If a 250 ml cartridge is present
the housing of the transparent tube is
provided with removable ring to
facilitate extraction. Make sure that the
ON-OFF button 5 fig. 102 is in the off
position (button not pressed);

plug the electric connector 6 fig. 103

into the 12V socket of the vehicle and
start the vehicle engine;

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operate the compressor by pressing

the ON-OFF button 5 fig. 102. When
the pressure shown in the "Wheels"
paragraph in the “Technical data”
chapter or on the specific label appears
on the pressure gauge 7, stop the
compressor by pressing the ON-OFF
button 5 again;

disconnect the cartridge 1 from the

compressor, by pressing the release
button 8 and lifting the cartridge 1
upwards fig. 104.

If the pressure gauge 7 fig. 102
indicates a pressure lower than 1.8 bar
/ 26 psi 15 minutes after starting the
compressor, switch off the compressor,
disconnect the sealing fluid tube 4
from the tyre valve and remove
the cartridge 1 from the compressor fig.
100. Move the vehicle by approximately
10 m to promote the distribution of
sealant; stop the vehicle safely, operate
the handbrake and restore pressure
using the black inflation pipe 9 fig. 105
to reach the required pressure. If also
in this case, the pressure is lower
than 1.8 bar / 26 psi 15 minutes after
turning on, do not resume driving
but contact an Abarth Dealership.

After driving for about 8 km / 5 miles,
position the car in a safe and suitable
area and engage the handbrake. Take
the compressor and restore pressure
using the black inflation tube 9 fig. 105.

If the pressure shown is higher than 1.8
bar / 26 psi, restore the pressure and
drive carefully to an Abarth Dealership
as soon as possible.
If, however, the pressure is lower than
1.8 bar / 26 psi, do not resume driving
but contact an Abarth Dealership.

INFLATION PROCEDURE

Proceed as follows:

stop the vehicle safely, as shown

above, and operate the handbrake;

extract the black inflation tube 9 fig.

105 and screw it firmly onto the tyre
valve. Follow the instructions shown in
fig. 103 and fig. 105.
Press the air release button 10 fig. 102
to adjust any tyre overpressure.

CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT

Proceed as follows:

only use original Fix&Go cartridges,

which can be purchased from the
Abarth Dealership.

to remove the cartridge,fig. 104

press the release button 8 and lift it.

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WARNING

127)

The information required by the

applicable regulation is indicated on the
Fix&Go kit package label. Carefully read
the label on the cartridge before use, avoid
improper use. The kit should be used by
adults and cannot be used by children.

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IMPORTANT: Do not exceed 80 km/h.

Avoid sudden acceleration or braking.
The kit provides a temporary repair,
therefore the tyre must be examined and
repaired by a specialist as soon as
possible. Before using the kit, ensure that
the tyre is not excessively damaged and
that the rim is in good condition, otherwise
do not use it and call roadside assistance.
Do not remove foreign bodies from the
tyre. Do not let the compressor turned on
for more than 20 consecutive minutes -
overheating hazard.

WARNING

28)

The sealant fluid is effective with

external temperatures between -40°C and
+55°C. The sealant fluid has an expiry
date. It is possible to repair tyres which
have been damaged on tread up to a
diameter of 6 mm. Show the cartridge and
the label to the personnel charged with
handling the tyre treated with the tyre
repair kit.

JUMP STARTING

If the

symbol on the display turns

on constantly, contact an Abarth
Dealership immediately.

JUMP STARTING

If the battery is flat, the engine may be
started using an auxiliary battery fig.
106, with the same capacity or a little
higher than the flat one.

29)

129)

Proceed as follows to start the vehicle:

connect the positive terminals (+

mark near the terminal) of the two
batteries using a suitable lead;

with a second lead, connect the

negative terminal (–) of the auxiliary
battery to an earth point

on the

engine or the gearbox of the car to be
started;

start the engine;

when the engine has been started,

remove the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact
an Abarth Dealership.

IMPORTANT Do not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two
batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another
car, prevent accidental contact
between metallic parts of the two cars.

BUMP STARTING

Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.

IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
servo and electric power steering are
not active until the engine is started. A
much greater effort will therefore be
required to use the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.

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WARNING

29)

Never use a fast battery-charger to

start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.

WARNING

129)

This starting procedure must be

performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.

FUEL CUT-OFF
SYSTEM

This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:

the interruption of the fuel supply

with the engine consequently cutting
out

the automatic unlocking of the doors

turning on the lights inside the car.

The intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the
display.

IMPORTANT Carefully check the car for
fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the
tank area.

130)

After a crash, turn the ignition key to
STOP position to prevent the battery
from running down.
To restore the correct operation of the
car, proceed as follows:

turn the ignition key to the MAR

position

activate the right direction indicator

deactivate the right direction

indicator

activate the left direction indicator

deactivate the left direction indicator

activate the right direction indicator

deactivate the right direction

indicator

activate the left direction indicator

deactivate the left direction indicator

turn the ignition key to the STOP

position

turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON

position.

WARNING

130)

If, after an impact, you smell fuel or

notice leaks from the fuel system, do
not reactivate the system to avoid the risk
of fire.

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TOWING THE
VEHICLE

The tow hook, which is supplied with
the vehicle, is housed in the tool box,
under the carpet in the luggage
compartment.

131) 132) 133) 134) 135)

ATTACHING THE TOW
RING

Proceed as follows:

Front

release cap 1 fig. 107

take the tow hook 2 fig. 107 out of

its housing in the tool support;

fully tighten it on the threaded pin.

Rear

release cap 1 fig. 108

take the tow hook 2 fig. 108 out of

its housing in the tool support;

fully tighten it on the threaded pin.

Towing with robotised
sequential transmission

Make sure that the gearbox is in neutral
(N) (checking that the vehicle moves
when pushed) and proceed in the same
way as for towing a normal vehicle
with a manual gearbox. If the gearbox
cannot be put in neutral, do not tow the
car and contact an Abarth Dealership.

WARNING

131)

Before towing, turn the ignition key to

MAR-ON and then to STOP without
removing it. The steering column
will automatically lock when the key is
removed and the wheels cannot be
steered.

132)

Before tightening the ring clean the

threaded housing thoroughly. Make sure
that the ring is fully fastened in the housing
before towing the car.

133)

The front and rear tow hooks should

be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for
short distances using an appropriate
device in accordance with the highway
code (a rigid bar), to move the vehicle on
the road in readiness for towing or
transporting via a breakdown vehicle. Tow
rings MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles
and/or for towing operations using cables
or other non-rigid devices. In compliance
with the above conditions, towing must
take place with the two vehicles (one
towing, the other towed) aligned as much
as possible along the same centre line.

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134)

Whilst towing, remember that as the

assistance of the brake servo and the
electric power assisted steering is
not available, greater force needs to be
exerted on the brake pedal and more effort
is required on the steering wheel. Do not
use flexible cables when towing and avoid
jerky movements. During towing, make
sure that the trailer hitch does not damage
any components it is touching. When
towing the vehicle, you must comply with
all specific traffic regulations, both in terms
of the towing device and behaviour on
the road. Do not start the engine while
towing the car.

135)

Because of its conformation, the car

cannot be loaded onto railway carriages
and transported.

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SERVICING AND CARE

Correct servicing permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.

This chapter explains how.

SCHEDULED SERVICING . . . ...115

SERVICE SCHEDULE . . . . . .116

PERIODIC CHECKS. . . . . . 120

DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR . .120

CHECKING LEVELS. . . . . . 121

BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . 125

BATTERY RECHARGING . . . . 126

WINDSCREEN / REAR WINDOW
WIPERS . . . . . . . . . . ..127

LIFTING THE CAR. . . . . . ...128

WHEELS AND TYRES. . . . . .128

BODYWORK. . . . . . . . ...129

INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . ...132

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SCHEDULED
SERVICING

Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the car
under the best conditions.

For this reason, Abarth has planned a
series of checks and services at fixed
distance intervals or fixed time intervals,
as described in the Scheduled
Servicing Plan.
Before each service, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
fluids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all
Abarth Dealerships according to a set
time schedule. If, during each
operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with the explicit
agreement of the Customer.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Scheduled Servicing interventions are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure
to carry them out can cause the
guarantee to decline.
It is advisable to inform an Abarth
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
scheduled service deadline.

For versions fitted with specific
equipment, in addition to what is
described in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan, refer to the relevant additional
items in the dedicated supplements.

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SERVICE SCHEDULE

WARNING: Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note.
Warning: simply restarting the maintenance from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some
operations!

Thousands of miles

9

18

27

36

45

54

63

72

81

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Thousands of kilometres

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

135

150

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Check the tyre condition/wear and, if necessary, adjust the
pressure. Check the "Fix&Go” kit condition/expiry (where
provided)

Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)

Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)

Check exhaust emissions

Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management system operation, emissions and, where
present, engine oil degradation

(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.

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Thousands of miles

9

18

27

36

45

54

63

72

81

90

Thousands of kilometres

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

135

150

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)

Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
(where present)

Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary

Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage

Check soft top operation while closing and opening; check
of seals and lubrication of canvas sliding side guide (only
595C/695C version)

Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary

Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator (where
present)

Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)

Check tensioning of accessory drive belt(s) and adjust if
necessary

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Thousands of miles

9

18

27

36

45

54

63

72

81

90

Thousands of kilometres

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

135

150

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt

Check the oil level in the robotised sequential gearbox
activation system (2)

Check and, if necessary, restore the self-locking differential
pre-loading (where present) (3)

Change the oil of the transmission equipped with limited
slip differential (where present)(3) (4)

Change engine oil and replace oil filter

Spark plug replacement (5)

(2) Only for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) It is recommended to carry out this operation immediately after each time the car has undergone demanding use
(4) The first transmission oil change must be done on reaching the first 10,000 km, independently of the time passed
(5) The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: only use spark plugs of the same make and type specially

certified for 1.4 Turbo petrol Abarth engines (see the information in the "Engine" paragraph); strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan; for spark plug replacement it is advisable to contact an Abarth Dealership.

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Thousands of miles

9

18

27

36

45

54

63

72

81

90

Thousands of kilometres

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

135

150

Years

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Replace the toothed timing drive belt

(6)

Replace accessory drive belt/s

(6)

Replace air cleaner cartridge (7)

Change the brake fluid

(8)

Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (7) (O) (

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(6) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dusty

areas, especially severe weather conditions, very low or very high temperatures for extended periods, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage
is 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the mileage.

(7) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km.
(8) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
(O) Recommended operations.
(

●

) Obligatory operations.

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PERIODIC CHECKS

Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:

engine coolant level;

brake fluid level;

windscreen washer fluid level;

tyre inflation pressure and condition;

operation of lighting system

(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);

operation of screen washer/wiper

system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
You are advised to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have
been designed and produced
specifically for Abarth cars (see table
"Capacities" in the "Technical
specifications" chapter).

DEMANDING USE OF
THE CAR

If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:

if the car is used under demanding

conditions, e.g. on track;

dusty roads;

short, repeated journeys (less than

7-8 Km) at sub-zero outdoor
temperatures;

engine often idling or driving long

distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:

check front disc brake pad condition

and wear;

check cleanliness of bonnet and

luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;

visually inspect conditions of:

engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes)
and rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);

check battery charge and battery

fluid level (electrolyte);

visually inspect conditions of the

accessory drive belts;

check and, if necessary, change

engine oil and replace oil filter;

check and, if necessary, replace

pollen filter;

check and, if necessary, replace air

cleaner.

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CHECKING LEVELS

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30) 136) 137)

.

135 HP, 145 HP and 160 HP versions

1. Engine oil filler 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Engine coolant fluid 4. Windscreen washer fluid 5. Brake fluid 6. Battery

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163 HP, 165 HP and 180 HP versions

1. Engine oil filler 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Engine coolant fluid 4. Windscreen washer fluid 5. Brake fluid 6. Battery

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