gearbox Abarth 500 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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WARNING
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YOUR CAR
Do not take unnecessary
risks, even if your cars fits an
ESP system. Your driving style must
always be suited to the conditions of
the road, visibility and traffic. The dri-
ver is always responsible for road
safety.
WARNING
System intervention
The ESP system is automatically activat-
ed when the car is started and cannot be
de-activated.
Failure indications
In the event of a failure, the ESP system
will be automatically switched off and
warning light
áwill appear on the instru-
ment panel along with a message on the
reconfigurable multifunctional display (for
versions/markets, where provided). Con-
tact Abarth Dealership.HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
It is an integral part of the ESP system and
is automatically activated in the following
conditions:
❒uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with
a gradient of more than 2%, engine run-
ning, brake pressed and gearbox in neu-
tral or gear other than reverse engaged;
❒downhill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient of more than 2%, engine
running, brake pressed and reverse gear
engaged.
At pickup the ESP system control unit will
keep brake force on wheels until reaching
the torque suitable for starting, or in any
case for max. 2 seconds in order to pass
easily from the brake pedal to the accel-
erator pedal.
After two seconds without starting, the
system will deactivate automatically by re-
leasing gradually the brake force. At re-
leasing, the typical brake disengagement
noise indicating that the car is going to
move will be heard.Failure indications
A failure of the system is indicated by the
turning on warning light áon the instru-
ment panel together with the dedicated
message on the reconfigurable multifunc-
tional display (for versions/markets, where
provided); see section “Warning lights and
messages”.
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake; therefore, never leave
the car without having engaged the hand-
brake, turned the engine off and engaged
the first speed.
If the spare wheel is used,
the ESP system keeps oper-
ating. The spare wheel, being smaller
than the original wheel provides less
grip.
For correct operation of the ESP and
ASR systems, the tyres must ab-
solutely be of the same brand and
type on all wheels, in perfect condi-
tions and, above all, of type, brand
and size specified.
WARNING
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STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................. 80
HANDBRAKE ....................................................................... 81
USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX ................................. 82
CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS................................. 82
SNOW TYRES....................................................................... 84
SNOW CHAINS................................................................... 85
CAR INACTIVITY ............................................................... 85
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CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some useful tips to save fuel and
minimize polluting emissions of CO
2and
other pollutants (nitric oxide, unburnt hy-
drocarbons, fine dusts etc…).
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check tyre pressure regularly at least on-
ce every four weeks: excessively low pres-
sure will increase consumption because
rolling resistance will be higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot.
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the car
(especially when driving in town) and its
trim greatly affect consumption and stabi-
lity.
USING THE MANUAL
GEARBOX
To engage the gears, press the clutch pe-
dal fully and shift the gear lever into one
of the required positions (the diagram is
shown on the knob fig. 2).
IMPORTANT Reverse may only be enga-
ged when the car is at a standstill. With
the engine running, wait for at least 2 se-
conds with the clutch pedal fully pressed
before engaging reverse to prevent da-
mage to the gears and grating.
In addition, to assist the transmission of the
drive torque, a limit on the engine revs du-
ring take off at 2700 rpm can be noticed.
When the clutch pedal is released and the
vehicle is being driven, the engine revs re-
striction is disabled.
To engage reverse gear Rfrom neutral,
move the lever to the right and then
backwards.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal must be
used for gear shift only. Never drive with
the foot resting, even if slightly, on the
clutch pedal. For versions/markets, whe-
re provided, the clutch pedal control elec-
tronics can intervene interpreting the
wrong drive style as a faultPress the clutch pedal fully to
change gears correctly. For
this reason, there must be no
obstacles on the floor under
the pedals: ensure that rubber mats (if
any) are correctly positioned, not in-
terfering with the pedals.
Do not drive with the hand
resting on the gear lever, be-
cause this pressure, even if light, over
time can wear gear inner compo-
nents.
WARNING
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Proceed as follows:
❒Connect positive terminals (+ sign near
the terminal) of the two batteries with
a jump lead;
❒With a second lead, connect the nega-
tive terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery
to an earthing point
Eon the engine or
the gearbox of the car to be started;
❒Start the engine;
❒When the engine has been started, re-
move the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist any further but contact
the nearest Abarth Dealership.
IMPORTANT Never connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries directly:
sparks could ignite explosive gas released
from the battery. If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, prevent acciden-
tal contact between metallic parts of the
two cars.BUMP STARTING
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill.
This could cause a flow of fuel into the cat-
alytic converter and damage it beyond re-
pair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
booster and the power steering system
are not operating until the engine is start-
ed, a greater effort will therefore be re-
quired to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
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Thousands of kilometres
Check rear disk brake pad conditions and wear
Replace the air filter cartridge
Top up fluids (engine coolant,
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)
Check the conditions of the distribution control toothed belt
Replace the distribution control toothed belt (*)
Replace the spark plugs (❍)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Check the mechanical gearbox oil level
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change the pollen filter (or anyway every year)
Check emissions at the exhaust
(*) Regardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates,
driving in the city, idling for a long time) or in any case every 5 years
If the car is mainly used for driving in the city, and in any case with an annual mileage of below 10,000 km, change
engine oil and filter every 12 months.
(❍) In order to ensure correct efficiency and avoid damaging the engine, it is necessary to:
- exclusively use certified spark plugs specific for the 1.4 TB BZ Abarth engines. All candles to be fitted must be
of the same type and same manufacturer (see recommendations reported in the “Engine” paragraph);
- strictly respect the candles’ Scheduled Maintenance Plan;
- it is recommended to apply to Abarth Dealership.
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MAINTENANCE
DEMANDING
USE OF THE CAR
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-
peated and with external tempera-
tures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving or in case of
a long term inactivity;
❒in cities;
perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Service
Schedule:
❒check front/rear disc brake pad con-
dition and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒inspect the battery charge and fluid
level (electrolyte) (refer to the para-
graph “Battery - Inspection of the bat-
tery charge and of the electrolyte lev-
el” in this chapter);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and if necessary replace the
pollen filter; in particular it shall be re-
placed if a decrease in the air flow in-
to the passenger comportment is de-
tected;
❒check air cleaner and replace, if re-
quired.
REGULAR
INSPECTIONS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒operation of lights (headlights, direc-
tion indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window
wiper blades;
Every 3,000 km check the following and
top-up, if required: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL
Seleniaproducts, designed and produced
specifically for Abarth cars (see table “Ca-
pacities” in section “Technical specifica-
tions”).
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FUEL FEED/IGNITION
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Fuel feed Multipoint electronic injection
phased, sequential ,
with fixed geometry turbocharger
Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s
technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
WARNING
TRANSMISSION
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Gearbox
Clutch
DriveFive forward gears plus reverse
with synchronisers for forward gears
Self-adjusting with pedal without idle stroke
Front
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CAPACITIES
Fuel tank: litresincluding a reserve of: litres
Engine cooling system:
litres
Engine sump: litres
Engine sump and filter: litres
Gearbox/differential casing:
litres
Hydraulic brake circuit:
kg
Windscreen and rear
window washer fluid tank: litres
(❑) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and deminer-
alised water.
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
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5
5.15
2.75
2.90
1.65
0.55
2.5Prescribed fuels and
Original lubricants
Unleaded petrol, at least 95
R.O.N. (Specification EN 228)
Mixture of 50% distilled water
and PARAFLU UP
(❑)
SELENIA ABARTH 10W50
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
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Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Recommended Applicationsfor correct car operation fluids and lubricants
Lubricants and greases
for movement
transmission
Brake fluid
Protective agent
for radiators
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
(*) IMPORTANT Don’t use fluids having different specifications for topping up or mixing.
(❑) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and deminer-
alised water.
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints
on differential side
Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
Cooling circuits
proportions of use:
50% demineralised
water 50%
PARAFLU UP
(❑)
To be used diluted
or undiluted in wind-
screen/rear window
washer/wiper
systems
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA ALL STARContractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 325Contractual Technical
Reference N° F301.D03
TUTELA TOP 4Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
PARAFLU UP (*)Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
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Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02
Synthetic lubricant, grade SAE 75W- 85 Exceeds the
API GL4 PLUS, FIAT 9.55550 specifications
Molybdenum bisulphide grease, resistant to high
temperatures. Consistency NL.GI. 1-2
Poly-urea synthetic-based grease suitable for
high temperatures. Consistency N.L.G.I.2.
Synthetic fluid FMVSS n° 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925
SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956- 01
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on inhibit-
ed monoethylen glycol with organic formula based on
O.A.T.
That passes CUNA NO 956-16, ASTM D 3306
specifications
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NO
956-II
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Technical data ..................................... 141
Third brake light ................................. 114
Top speeds ........................................... 152
Towing the car .................................... 122
Transmission ..................................82-146
– use of manual gearbox ................ 82
– technical specifications ................ 146
Trip computer ..................................... 21
Tyre pressure ..................................... 150
Tyres ..................................................... 148
– standard .......................................... 150
– snow tyres ................................84-150
– reading the rims correctly .......... 148
– maintenance .................................. 134
– inflation pressure ........................ 150
Unlocking the door .......................... 43
Use of manual gearbox ..................... 82
Ventilation .......................................... 28
Warning lights and messages ......... 87
Weights ................................................ 153
Wheel ................................................... 148
– spare wheel ................................... 148
Wheel base .......................................... 148
Wheel rims .......................................... 148
– reading the rims correctly .......... 149
Window cleaning ................................ 137
– activation ........................................ 35
– menu esc......................................... 13
– setup menu .................................... 13 Windows (cleaning) ........................... 139
Windscreen and rear screen wipers 136
Windscreen washer ........................... 35
– activation ........................................ 35
– fluid level ........................................ 130
Windscreen wiper............................... 35
– activation ........................................ 35
– brushes ........................................... 136
– sprayer ............................................ 137
Windscreen/rear screen
washing fluid level............................. 130
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