coolant temperature Abarth 500 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD INSTRUMENTS
F0S0008Ab
F0S0009Ab
Versions with multifunctional
display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BRev counter
CMultifunctional display with digital fu-
el level indicator and digital indicator
of engine coolant temperature.
Versions with reconfigurable
multifunctional display
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BRev counter
CConfigurable multifunctional display
with digital fuel level indicator and dig-
ital indicator of engine coolant tem-
perature.
fig. 8
fig. 9 -
Version with reconfigurable multifunctional display
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The main panel has a projection above it
to prevent glare.
SPEEDOMETER
(SPEED INDICATOR)
fig. 11
The indicator Ashows car speed
(speedometer).
REV. COUNTER fig. 11
The indicator Bshows the engine revs.
fig. 11
B
A
CD
EF
F0S011Ab
DIGITAL FUEL LEVEL
INDICATOR fig. 11
The digital indicator C shows the amount
of fuel in the tank.
The reserve warning light E
Kturns on
to indicate that approximately 5 litres of
fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the tank nearly empty:
lack of fuel supply could damage the catal-
yser.ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 11
The digital indicator Dshows the tem-
perature of the engine coolant and begins
to operate when the coolant temperature
exceeds approx. 50°C.
The first segment is always on to show the
correct operation of the system.
F
uwarning light may light up (together
with a message shown on the display) to
indicate that the coolant temperature is
too high; in this case, stop the engine and
contact the Abarth Dealership.
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MULTIFUNCTIONAL
DISPLAY AND
RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTIONAL
DISPLAY
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car can be equipped with the multi-
functional/multifunctional reconfigurable
display that, according to the settings
made, will show useful information nec-
essary when driving.
“STANDARD” SCREEN
OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL
DISPLAY fig. 12
The standard screen shows the following
information:
ASport driving mode indication
BScheduled servicing deadline
CDigital fuel level indicator
DExternal temperature indicator (for
versions/markets, where provided)
EBeam adjustment position (with low
beams on only)
FDigital engine coolant temperature in-
dicatorGOdometer (distance travelled in kilo-
metres/miles)
HDate
IPossible presence of ice on road
LTime
“STANDARD” SCREEN
OF RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY
fig. 13
The standard screen shows the following
information:
ATime
BScheduled servicing deadline
CExternal temperature indicator (for
versions/markets, where provided)
DPossible presence of ice on road
EDate
fig. 12
I
E
F
G
L
H
D
B
C
A
F0S012Ab
FDigital fuel level indicator
GBeam adjustment position (with low
beams on only)
HDigital indicator of engine coolant tem-
perature
IOdometer (distance travelled in kilo-
metres/miles)
fig. 13
C
B
G
A
H
I
F
D
E
F0S013Ab
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∂to the vents in the feet area (front
seats). The natural tendency of hot
air to spread upwards, allows to
warm the passenger compartment
up as quickly as possible, providing
an immediate feeling of warmth.
∂+μdistribution between feet area
vents (warmer air) and dashboard
vents (cooler air).
∂+´distribution between feet area
vents and windscreen and front
side window vents). This distribu-
tion allows an adequate warming of
the passenger compartment and
prevents the windows from mist-
ing up.
The set distribution is shown by the LEDs
on the selected buttons.
To restore automatic air distribution con-
trol, press button AUTO.
Button
-- L
Front window fast
demisting/defrosting button
Pressing the button
-the system acti-
vates all the functions required for fast
demisting/defrosting:
❒compressor switch on (if climatic con-
ditions are suitable);
❒air recycle off;
❒air temperature set to maximum (HI);
❒fan speed selection depending on
coolant temperature;
❒air flow toward the windshield and the
front side windows;
❒heated rear window on.
IMPORTANT The function remains active
for about 3 minutes since the engine
coolant temperature exceeds 50°C (for
petrol versions) or 35°C (for Diesel ver-
sions).
LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM
Run the climate control system for at least
10 minutes every month during the win-
ter.
Have the system inspected at a Abarth
Dealership before the summer.The system uses R134a
coolant which, in the event of
accidental leaks, is not dan-
gerous for the environment.
Do not use R12 coolant, not suitable
for the components of the system.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTER/DEFROSTER
Press the button Mto activate this func-
tion; its activation is shown by a warning
light on the instrument panel.
The function is automatically deactivated
after about 20 minutes. To turn off the
function beforehand, press again the but-
ton
(.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on
the internal side of the rear window over
the filaments of the heated rear window,
to avoid damaging it.
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HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to operate the
handbrake.
PARKING THE CAR
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the hand-
brake;
❒engage a gear (on a slope, engage first
gear if the car is faced uphill or rever-
se if it is faced downhill) and leave the
wheels steered.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is
further advisable to block the wheels with
a wedge or stone.
Do not leave the ignition key on MARto
prevent draining the battery. Always re-
move the key when you leave the car.
Never leave children unattended in the
car. Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car and take it out with you. HOW TO WARM UP THE
ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST
STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn
at medium speed. Do not accelerate
abruptly;
❒do not demand maximum performan-
ce for the first few kilometres. Wait un-
til the engine coolant temperature gau-
ge starts moving.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOPwhile the en-
gine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you
should allow the engine to “catch its
breath” before turning it off by letting it
idle to allow the temperature in the engi-
ne compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the accele-
rator before turning off the
engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose, it wastes
fuel and is damaging especially to tur-
bocharged engines.The car must be braked after
a few snaps of the lever,
otherwise, contact the Abarth Dea-
lership for regulation.
WARNING
When the handbrake lever is pulled up
and the ignition key is on MAR, the in-
strument panel warning light
xwill turn
on.
Proceed as follows to release the hand-
brake:
❒slightly lift the handbrake and press re-
lease button A-fig. 1;
❒hold button Apressed and lower the
lever. Warning light xon the instru-
ment panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.
fig. 1
A
F0S076Ab
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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WASHER FLUID fig. 1
To add fluid, remove the cap D, pressing
the special tab.
Pour a mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35, in the following
concentrations:
30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and
70% water in summer.
50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and
50% water in winter.
In case of temperatures below –20°C, use
undiluted TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35
fluid.
Check level through the reservoir.
Close the cap Dpressing its central sec-
tion. ENGINE COOLANT fig. 1
The coolant level must be checked when
the engine is cold and must be between
the MIN and MAX lines on the vessel.
If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture
of 50% distilled water and 50% PARAFLU
UP of the FL Selenia Group through the
filler neck Cuntil the level reaches MAX.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU UP and dis-
tilled water gives freeze protection to
–35°C.
When the vehicle is used under particu-
larly harsh climate conditions, we recom-
mend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU
UP and demineralised water.PARAFLU UP antifreeze is
used in the engine cooling sys-
tem. Use fluid of the same
type contained in the cooling
system for top-ups. PARAFLU UP may
not be mixed with other types of fluids.
If this accidentally occurs, do not start
the engine and contact a Abarth Deal-
ership.
The engine cooling system is
pressurized. If required, re-
place the cap with an original spare
part so as not to compromise system
efficiency. Do not remove the cap
from the vessel when the engine is
hot: risk of burns.
WARNING
Do not travel with the wind-
screen washing reservoir
empty: the windscreen washer is fun-
damental to improve visibility.
Some commercial windscreen wash-
er additives are flammable. The en-
gine compartment contains hot parts
which could start a fire if they come
into contact.
WARNING
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