gearbox Abarth 500 2016 Owner handbook (in English)

UseFluid and lubricant features for a correct use of
the carGenuine fluids
and lubricantsApplications
Lubricants and
greases for drive
transmissionSynthetic base lubricant SAE 75W-85 grade
Exceeds standard API GL4 PLUS, FIAT 9.55550TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual
Technical Reference
No. F010.B05Manual gearbox
and differential
Molybdenum bisulphide grease, resistant to high
temperatures. N.L.G.I. 1-2 consistencyTUTELA ALL
STAR
Contractual
Technical Reference
No. F702.G07Wheel side constant
velocity joints
Poly-urea synthetic-based grease suitable for high
temperatures. N.L.G.I. 2 consistencyTUTELA STAR 325
Contractual
Technical Reference
No. F301.D03Differential-side
constant velocity
joints
Brake fluidSynthetic fluid FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 SAE
J1704, CUNA NC 956-01TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual
Technical Reference
No. F001.A93Hydraulic brakes
and hydraulic clutch
controls
189

Fault Possible solution
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START, THE
STARTER DOES NOT TURN.-Contact an Abarth
Dealership.
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START OR
STOPS WHEN DRIVING.Check that there is sufficient fuel in the tank;
refuel if necessary.See FILLING THE TANK
page 64
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START
FOLLOWING AN IMPACT.Fuel supply might be interrupted following
activation of the fuel cut off inertia switch.
Check the system re-activation procedure.See page 35
... ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE TOO
HIGH INDICATION.Check the engine coolant level.See page 160 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ENGAGE THE
GEARS.Have the gearbox/transmission checked.Contact an Abarth
Dealership.
... LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE,
POOR DRIVEABILITY, HIGH EXHAUST
EMISSIONS AND CONSUMPTION.Have the EOBD/injection system checked.See page 59 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
... THE ABS DOES NOT WORK. Have the ABS checked.See page 53 or contact an
Abarth Dealership.
196
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Refuelling the car ........................... 64
Replacing an exterior bulb .............. 139
Replacing an interior bulb ............... 142
Rev counter ................................... 79
Rim Protector (tyres)....................... 181
Rims and tyres ............................... 180
Roof lights...................................... 33
Roof rack/ski rack .......................... 50
Rubber hoses ................................ 165
Safety ........................................... 102
– seat belts .................................. 102
Saving fuel ..................................... 125
SBR system ................................... 102
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 155
Seat belts
– using the seat belts ................... 102
Seat belts (maintenance) ................ 104
Seats ............................................. 15
– Front seats ................................ 15
Sensors
– parking ...................................... 62
Side airbags (Side bags -
Window bags) .............................. 118
Side bags (front side airbags) ......... 118
Side lights/daytime running lights
(bulb replacement) ....................... 140
Snow chains .................................. 127
Snow tyres ..................................... 127
Speedometer ................................. 79
Sport front seats ............................ 16SPORT .......................................... 34
Starting the engine ......................... 122
Starting the engine ......................... 130
Steering ......................................... 179
Steering wheel ............................... 18
Storage compartment .................... 37
Storage compartment under
passenger seat ............................ 38
Sun roof ......................................... 40
Sun visors ...................................... 37
Supplies ......................................... 187
Suspension .................................... 178
Symbols......................................... 10
Technical specifications ................ 172
The keys ........................................ 11
– CODE Card ............................... 11
– Key without remote control........ 11
– Key with remote control............. 12
Third brake lights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 141
Towing the car ............................... 150
Towing trailers ................................ 126
Transmission .................................. 176
TRIP button.................................... 81
Trip Computer ................................ 80
TTC system ................................... 55
Ty r e s
– inflation pressures ..................... 183
– snow tyres................................. 182
– tyres provided ........................... 182Tyres - maintenance ....................... 164
Using the gearbox ........................ 124
Warning lights and messages ....... 83
Weights.......................................... 186
Wheel rims
– dimensions................................ 182
– wheels and tyres ....................... 164
Wheels and tyres ........................... 164
– tyre inflation pressure................. 183
Window bags (side airbags for
head protection) ........................... 118
Window cleaning............................ 32
Windows (cleaning) ........................ 168
Windscreen/rear window washer
fluid .............................................. 160
Windscreen/rear window wiper
(blades) ........................................ 165
Windscreen washer (jets) ............... 166
Windscreen wiper/washer .............. 32