oil temperature Abarth 500 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

SOFT TOP
(where provided)
The soft top can be automatically
opened from the closed position to the
spoiler position, and from this position
to the fully open position.
Suggestions
it is advisable to close the soft top
when the car is parked. The closed soft
top effectively protects the car from
bad weather and from theft;
it is advisable to put valuables in the
boot and lock the lid even when the
top is closed.
SOFT TOP MOVEMENT
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IMPORTANT NOTE If moved frequently
in a short time, the motor could
overheat causing the thermal protection
to block the system. Wait for a minute
and repeat.
OPERATION USING THE BUTTONS
INSIDE THE CAR
Opening the soft top:
Opening partially (spoiler position):
press the button 1 fig. 32 once .
To stop the opening: press the
button 1 while the soft top is opening.
Press it again to continue opening.
Opening fully: from the spoiler
position, press the button 1 again. If
one of the two buttons, 1 or 2, is
pressed before the final position is
reached, the soft top will stop
and move back to the initial position
(spoiler position).
Closing the soft top:
Closing from the fully open position:
press the button 2 fig. 32 once. If one
of the two buttons is pressed before
the spoiler position is reached, the roof
will stop and movement will be
reversed, moving to the initial position
(fully open).
Closing from the spoiler position:
press the button 2 to bring the roof
automatically to the safety position
(approximately 25 cm from fully closed
position). If one of the two buttons is
pressed before the stop position is
reached, the soft top may stop in an
intermediate horizontal open position.
Press and hold the button 2 with the
roof in the safety position. The roof will
stop instantly if the button is released
before the fully closed position is
reached.
OPERATION BY MEANS OF
REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control can only be used
with the engine off and the doors
closed.
NOTE The remote control can be used
to open the roof to the horizontal open
position (spoiler position).
Continuously pressing the "release"
button 1 fig. 33, the soft top opens and
stops in any position when the button
is released.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The horizontal and vertical parts of
the soft top can be operated at any
speed lower than 100 and 80 km/h
respectively.
The top can be operated at any
temperature in the range from -18 to
+80.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the handbook gives you
all the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND
ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS ........... 39
MENU OPTIONS ............................. 41
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 42
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES .................................... 45
-SEAT BELTS REMINDER.................... 45
-EBD FAILURE .................................... 45
-AIR BAG FAILURE .............................. 46
-LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED........................................... 46
-“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAILURE ............................ 47
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................ 47
-ESC SYSTEM .................................... 48
-INJECTION / EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE .............................................. 48
-REAR FOG LIGHT .............................. 49
-ABS FAILURE..................................... 49
-iTPMS ................................................ 49
-SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS/FOLLOW ME HOME ..... 50
-FRONT FOG LIGHTS ......................... 50
-LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR ............ 50
-RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR ......... 50
-MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ................ 50
-DOORS/BONNET/LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT OPEN ...................... 51
-LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................... 51
-INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE/ENGINE OIL
DETERIORATED .................................. 51
-ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH........................................... 52
-ROBOTISED SEQUENTIAL
GEARBOX FAILURE ............................ 52
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................. 52-POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD .................. 53
-PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ............. 53
-SERVICE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)
EXPIRED ............................................. 53
-ASR SYSTEM .................................... 53
-HILL HOLDER FAILURE ..................... 53
-FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM.................... 53
-FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE ..... 54
-EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE .............. 54
-BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE ..................... 54
-FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE ........... 54
-FUEL RESERVE - LIMITED RANGE .... 55
-ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR
FAILURE INDICATOR........................... 55
-OIL CHANGE ..................................... 55
-PRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL TO
START ................................................. 55
-FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE......... 55
-HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR ...................................... 55
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
You are advised to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have
been designed and produced
specifically for Abarth cars (see table
"Capacities" in the "Technical
specifications" chapter).
DEMANDING USE OF
THE CAR
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
if the car is used under demanding
conditions, e.g. on track;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 Km) at sub-zero outdoor
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of:
engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes)
and rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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SERVICING AND CARE

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Your car is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of the
Scheduled Servicing Plan. Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission
specifications. Lubricant quality is crucial for engine operation and duration.
If lubricants conforming to the specific request are not available, products that meet the indicated specifications can be used to
top up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Use Features SpecificationOriginal fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Fully synthetic
lubricant for ultra
high performance
enginesSAE 10W–50 ACEA C39.55535-GH2SELENIA ABARTH
10W50
Contractual Technical
Reference No. 0101According to Scheduled
Servicing Plan
Lubricants and
greases for drive
transmissionSAE 75W grade synthetic
lubricant9.55550-MZ6TUTELA
TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F002.F10Manual gearbox and
differential
Fully synthetic lubricant
with dedicated additive.9.55550-SA1TUTELA CS SPEED
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F005.F98Robotised sequential
transmission hydraulic
activation system
Molybdenum disulphide
grease, for use at high
operating temperatures.
N.L.G.I. consistency 1-2.9.55580-GRAS IITUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07Wheel side constant
velocity joints
Grease for constant
velocity joints with low
friction coefficient. N.L.G.I.
consistency 0-1.9.55580-GRAS IITUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F701.C07Differential-side constant
velocity joints
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TECHNICAL DATA