Abarth 500 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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CLEANING SEATS
AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacu-
um cleaner. It is advisable to use a moist
brush on velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS
It is advisable to clean interior parts with
a moist cloth and a solution of water and
mild soap. Use specific products for clean-
ing plastic, without solvents and specifically
designed to prevent damage to the ap-
pearance and colour of the treated parts
to remove grease and tough stains.
IMPORTANT Never use spirit or petro-
leum to clean the instrument panel.

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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 142
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............... 144
ENGINE .................................................................................. 145
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 146
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 146
BRAKES................................................................................... 147
SUSPENSIONS....................................................................... 147
STEERING ............................................................................... 147
WHEELS.................................................................................. 148
DIMENSIONS......................................................................... 151
PERFORMANCE ................................................................... 152
WEIGHTS............................................................................... 153
CAPACITIES ........................................................................... 154
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .............................................. 155
FUEL CONSUMPTION....................................................... 157
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2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 158
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL
(Declaration of conformity) ................................................ 159
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MODEL PLATE fig. 1
The plate is to be found on the left side of
the boot floor and it bears the following
identification data:
BHomologation number.
CVehicle type code.
DChassis number.
EMaximum vehicle weight fully loaded.FMaximum vehicle weight fully loaded
with trailer.
GMaximum vehicle weight on front axle.
HMaximum vehicle weight on rear axle.
IEngine type.
LBody version code.
MSpare part code.
IDENTIFICATION DATA
Take note of the identification codes. The
following identification codes are printed
and shown on the plates:
❒Model plate.
❒Chassis marking.
❒Bodywork paint identification plate.
❒Engine marking.fig. 1F0S124Ab

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CHASSIS MARKING fig. 3
The plate is to be found on the right side
of the boot floor and it bears the follow-
ing identification data:
❒car model ;
❒chassis number.ENGINE MARKING
Engine marking is stamped on the cylinder
block and includes the model and the
chassis number.
BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE fig. 2
The plate is applied on the external tail-
gate post (left side) and it bears the fol-
lowing data:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CFiat colour code.
DRespray and touch up code.
fig. 2F0S125Abfig. 3F0S126Ab

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ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
Versions Engine type code Bodywork version code
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH312A1000 312AXD1A 05B

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ENGINE
GENERAL
Engine code
Cycle
Number and layout of cylinders
Piston bore and stroke mm
Total displacement cm3
Compression ratio
Maximum power (EEC) kW
HP
corresponding ratio rpm
Maximum torque (EEC) Nm
corresponding ratio rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
312A1000
Otto
4 in line
72 x 84
1368
9.8 : 1
99
135
5500
NORMAL SPORT
180 206
4500 3000
IKR9F8
Unleaded
petrol 95 R.O.N.

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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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1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Front
Rear
BRAKES
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency
the first time the brakes are applied.
STEERING
1.4 TB BZ ABARTH
Type
Diameter of steering between
platforms mwith Mc Pherson type independent wheels; consisting of a mechanical crosspiece,
shock absorbers, helical springs and stabilizer bar.
with torquing axle and interconnected wheels; consisting of torquing axle and
two tubular arms with shock absorbers and helical springs.
rack and pinion with dual strategy electric power steering (normal/sport)
10.8 disk type (self-ventilated disc)
solid disc
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READING TYRE
MARKINGS fig. 4
Example: 175/65 R 14 82H
175 = Nominal width (S, distance in mm
between sidewalls).
65 = Height/width ratio (H/S) in per-
centage.
R = Radial tyre.
14 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
82 = Load rate (capacity).
H = Maximum speed rating.
WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless ra-
dial carcass tyres. All approved tyres are
listed in the Log Book.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepan-
cies between the information provided on
this “Owner handbook” and the “Log
book”, consider the specifications shown
in the log book only.
Respect the prescribed size to ensure
safety of the car in movement. Fit tyres
of the same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes
with Tubeless tyres.
fig. 4F0S127Ab
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Toe-in measured between rims:
0,5 ± 1 mm
The values refer to the car in running or-
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READING RIM MARKINGS fig. 4
Example: 5,00 B x 14 H2
5,00 = rim width in inches 1.
B = rim drop centre outline (side
projection where the tyre bead
rests) 2.
14 = rim nominal diameter in inches
(corresponds to diameter of the
tyre to be mounted) 3= Ø.
H2 = shape and number of the “humps”
(circumference relief, holding into
its seat the bead of the Tubeless
tyre on the rim).
Load rating (capacity)
70= 335 kg 81= 462 kg
71= 345 kg 82= 475 kg
72= 355 kg 83= 487 kg
73= 365 kg 84= 500 kg
74= 375 kg 85= 515 kg
75= 387 kg 86= 530 kg
76= 400 kg 87= 545 kg
77= 412 kg 88= 560 kg
78= 425 kg 89= 580 kg
79= 437 kg 90= 600 kg
80= 450 kg 91= 615 kg Maximum speed rating
Q= up to 160 km/h.
R= up to 170 km/h.
S= up to 180 km/h.
T= up to 190 km/h.
U= up to 200 km/h.
H= up to 210 km/h.
V= up to 240 km/h.
W= up to 270 km/h.
Maximum speed rating
for snow tyres
QM + S= up to 160 km/h.
TM + S= up to 190 km/h.
HM + S= up to 210 km/h.
fig. 5F0Q760m
TYRES RIM PROTECTOR fig. 5
If after-sale tyres with rim
protector are used (fig. 5)
and the car has integral cups fixed (by
springs) to the sheet wheel, DO NOT
fit wheel cups. The use of unsuitable
tyres and wheel cups could cause a
sudden pressure loss of the tyre.
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