cooling Abarth 500 2015 Owner handbook (in English)

AAir temperature knob (red = hot,
blue = cold) fig. 25
BFan speed and climate control
system activation/deactivation knob
fig. 25. Press the knob to activate the
climate control system; the LED on
the knob switches on. This enables
rapid cooling of the passenger
compartment.
NoteTo stop the air flow from the
vents, turn the knob to 0.
CAir recirculation knob fig. 25
internal air recirculation
air intake from outside
IMPORTANT It is advisable to switch
the air recirculation on whilst queuing or
in tunnels to prevent the introduction
of polluted air. However, it is better not
to use the function for long periods,
particularly if there are many people on
board, to prevent the windows from
misting.
DAir distribution knob fig. 25
towards the body and the side
windows
towards the body, the side
windows and the feet
towards the feet only
towards the feet and the
windscreen
towards the windscreen only
E
Heated rear window activation/
deactivation button fig. 25.
The LED on the button switches on to
indicate activation.
In order to maintain battery efficiency,
the function is automatically deactivated
after about 20 minutes.
Fast windscreen and
front side window
demisting/defrosting
(MAX-DEF)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob C to
;
❒turn knob D to
;
❒turn knob B to 4
(maximum fan
speed).
IMPORTANT The climate control
system is very useful for speeding up
demisting since it dehumidifies the
air. Adjust the controls as described
above and press knob B to switch the
climate control system on: the LED
on the knob will light up.SYSTEM SERVICING
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 summer.
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According to the temperature set by the
user, the automatic climate control
system fig. 26 automatically adjusts:
❒the temperature of the air sent into
the passenger compartment;
❒the speed of the fan (continuous
variation of the air flow rate);
❒the distribution of the air in the
passenger compartment;
❒compressor engagement/
disengagement (for cooling/
dehumidifying the air);
❒interior air recirculation on/off.
All the above functions can be changed
manually by selecting the required
function(s).
Manual setting of a function does not
impair the automatic control of the
other functions even if the AUTO button
LED is off.AUTO button (automatic
climate control function
on)
When the AUTO button is pressed and
the required temperature is set, the
system adjusts air temperature,
quantity and distribution into the
passenger compartment and controls
the compressor operation.
Button
(climate
control system
compressor on/off)
Pressing the button, with LED on, the
compressor and the LED switch off.
When the compressor is off:
❒the system will deactivate air
recirculation to prevent the windows
from misting up;
❒it is not possible to convey air to the
passenger compartment with a
temperature below the outside
temperature (the displayed
temperature value will flash when the
system cannot guarantee the
required comfort conditions);
❒the fan speed can be manually reset
(with compressor enabled, ventilation
cannot go below a bar shown on
the display).OFF button (climate
control system off)
Pressing the OFF button the climate
control system is turned off.
With climate control system off:
❒all LEDs are off;
❒set temperature display is off;
❒air recirculation is off;
❒the compressor is off;
❒the fan is off.
In this condition, air recirculation can be
turned on or off without activating the
climate control system.
Button
(internal air
recirculation on/off)
It is advisable to switch the internal air
recirculation on whilst queuing or in
tunnels to prevent the introduction of
polluted air.
LED on button ON = recirculation ON.
LED on button OFF = recirculation OFF.
At low temperatures or if the
compressor is off, the recirculation is
forced to off to avoid misting.
IMPORTANT It is inadvisable to use air
recirculation when the outside
temperature is low, since the windows
could mist rapidly.
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Buttons(temperature
setting)
When the button
is pressed, the
temperature requested in the
passenger compartment rises until the
value HI is reached (maximum heating).
When the button
is pressed, the
temperature requested in the
passenger compartment decreases
until the value LO is reached (maximum
cooling).
IMPORTANT If the heating fluid
temperature is not sufficiently high, the
maximum fan speed does not come
on straight away in order to limit the
intake of insufficiently hot air into the
passenger compartment.Buttons
(fan speed
adjustment)
When the buttons
orare pressed,
the fan speed, shown by the switching
on of lit bars on the display, increases
or decreases.
The fan can be cut off only if the
compressor has been switched off
button).
To restore automatic fan speed control,
press the AUTO button.
Buttons
(manual air
distribution selection)
By pressing the buttons, one of the five
possible air flow distribution patterns
can be selected:
air flow to the windscreen and front
side window diffusers to demist
or defrost them.
air flow to central and side
dashboard vents to ventilate the
chest and the face during the hot
season.
air flow to the front seat feet area
diffusers. Due to the natural
tendency of heat to spread
upwards, this type of distribution
warms the passenger
compartment up as quickly as
possible, providing an immediate
feeling of warmth.
+distribution between feet area
diffusers (warmest air) and
dashboard diffusers (coolest
air).
+distribution between feet area
diffusers and windscreen/
front side window diffusers.
This type of distribution
achieves effective heating of
the passenger compartment
and prevents the windows
from misting up.
The set air distribution is shown by the
LEDs on the selected buttons coming
on.
To restore the automatic air distribution
control, press the AUTO button.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be noted:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if
possible well-ventilated premises and
slightly open the windows;
❒check that the handbrake is not
engaged;
❒engage a gear;
❒disconnect the negative battery
terminal and check the battery
charge. Repeat this check once
every three months during storage;
❒if the battery is not disconnected
from the electrical system, check
its state of charge every thirty days;
❒clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds
available commercially;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the
windscreen and rear window wiper
rubber blades and lift them off the
glass;❒cover the car with a cloth or
perforated plastic sheet. Do not use
compact plastic sheets which do
not allow humidity to evaporate from
the surface of the car;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the
standard prescribed pressure and
check it periodically;
❒do not drain the engine cooling
system;
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STARTING AND DRIVING

IMPORTANT
29) When topping up, take care not
to mix up the various types of
fluids: they are not compatible
with each other and could
seriously damage the car.
30) Do not add oil with specifications
other than those of the oil already
in the engine.
31) PARAFLU
UPanti-freeze is used
in the engine cooling system. Use
the same fluid as in the cooling
system when topping up.
PARAFLU
UPcannot be mixed with
any other type of fluid. If this
happens, do not start the engine
under any circumstances and
contact an Abarth Dealership.
32) Avoid allowing brake fluid, which
is extremely corrosive, to come
into contact with painted areas.
Should it happen, wash
immediately with water.
IMPORTANT
3) Used engine oil and oil filters
contain substances which are
harmful to the environment. You
are advised to go to an Abarth
Dealership to have the oil and
filters changed.
WARNING
130) Never smoke while working in
the engine compartment: gas
and flammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
131) Be very careful when working in
the engine compartment when
the engine is hot: you may get
burned. Remember that the fan
may start up if the engine is hot:
this could injure you. Scarves, ties
and other loose clothing may be
pulled by moving parts.132) The cooling system is
pressurised. If necessary, only
replace the cap with another
original one or the operation of
the system may be adversely
affected. Do not remove the
reservoir cap when the engine is
hot: risk of burns.
133) Do not travel with the
windscreen washer reservoir
empty: the windscreen washer is
essential for improving visibility.
Some commercial windscreen
washer additives are flammable.
The engine compartment contains
hot components which may set it
on fire.
134) Brake fluid is poisonous and
highly corrosive. In the event of
accidental contact, immediately
wash the affected parts with
water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. Call a doctor
immediately if swallowed.
135) The
symbol on the reservoir
identifies synthetic brake fluids,
distinguishing them from the
mineral type. Use of a mineral
type fluid will damage the special
rubber seals of the braking
system beyond repair.
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SUPPLIES
Version 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
Prescribed fuels and original
lubricants
Fuel tank (litres) 35
Unleaded petrol not less than 95 RON
(EN 228 specification)
Fuel tank reserve (litres) 5
Engine cooling system (litres) 5.15Mixture of 50% distilled water and 50%
PARAFLU
UP(*)
Engine sump (litres) 2.75
SELENIA ABARTH 10W50
Engine sump and filter (litres) 2.90
Gearbox/differential casing (litres) 1.65TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
Hydraulic brake circuit (kg) 0.55TUTELA TOP 4
Windscreen and rear window washer
fluid reservoir (litres)2.5Mixture of water andTUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35
(*) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
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UseFluid and lubricant features for a correct use of
the carGenuine fluids
and lubricantsApplications
Protective agent for
radiatorsRed protective with antifreeze action for cooling
systems, based on inhibited monoethylene glycol with
organic formula based on O.A.T.
that passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306
specificationsPARAFLU
UP(*)
Contractual
Technical Reference
No. F101.M01Cooling circuit
usage percentage:
50% distilled water
50% PARAFLU
UP
(**)
Windscreen/rear
window washer fluidMixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC
956-IITUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
SC35Contractual
Technical Reference
No. F201.D02To be used diluted
or undiluted in
screen washer/
wiper systems
(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with other fluids which have different specifications from those described.
(**) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS