spark plugs Abarth 500 2020 Owner handbook (in English)

Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt
Check the oil level in the robotised sequential gearbox
activation system (2)
Check and, if necessary, restore the self-locking differential
pre-loading (where present) (3)
Change the oil of the transmission equipped with limited
slip differential (where present)(3) (4)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
Spark plug replacement (5)
(2) Only for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) It is recommended to carry out this operation immediately after each time the car has undergone demanding use
(4) The first transmission oil change must be done on reaching the first 10,000 km, independently of the time passed
(5) The following are essential to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine: only use spark plugs of the same make and type specially
certified for 1.4 Turbo petrol Abarth engines (see the information in the "Engine" paragraph); strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan; for spark plug replacement it is advisable to contact an Abarth Dealership.
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SERVICING AND CARE

ENGINE
(For markets where provided)
GENERAL INFORMATION1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH 135
HP1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH 145
HP1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH 160
HP
Engine code 312A1000 312B4000 312B4000
Cycle Otto Otto Otto
Number and position of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72 × 84 72 × 84 72 × 84
Total displacement (cm
3) 1368 1368 1368
Compression ratio 9.8 : 1 9.8 : 1 9.8 : 1
Maximum power (EC) (kW) 99 107 118
Maximum power (EEC) (HP) 135 145 160
corresponding engine speed
(rpm)5500 5500 5500
Maximum torque (EEC) (Nm)
180
(**)/ 206(***)180(**)/ 210(***)210(**)/ 230(***)
corresponding engine speed
(rpm)2000
2000(**)/ 3000(***)2000(**)/ 3000(***)
Spark plugs NGK IKR9F8 NGK IKR9F8 NGK IKR9F8
FuelUnleaded petrol 95 RON (EN 228
specification)Unleaded petrol 95 RON or 98
RON (Specification EN 228)Unleaded petrol 95 RON or 98
RON (Specification EN 228)
(**) NORMAL
(***) SPORT
136
TECHNICAL DATA

GENERAL
INFORMATION1.4 TB PETROL
ABARTH 163 HP1.4 TB PETROL
ABARTH 165 HP1.4 TB PETROL
ABARTH 180 HP(*)1.4 TB PETROL
ABARTH 180 HP
Engine code 312B6000 312B3000 312B3000 312A3000
Cycle Otto Otto Otto Otto
Number and position of
cylinders4 in line 4 in line 4 in line 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke
(mm)72×84 72×84 72×84 72×84
Total displacement (cm
3) 1368 1368 1368 1368
Compression ratio 9.0 : 1 9.0 : 1 9.0 : 1 9.0 : 1
Maximum power (EC)
(kW)120
(****)121(****)132(****)132(****)
Maximum power (EEC)
(HP)163(****)165(****)180(****)180(****)
corresponding engine
speed (rpm)5500 5500 5500 5500
Maximum torque (EEC)
(Nm)210
(**)/ 230(***)210(**)/ 230(***)230(**)/ 250(***)230(**)/ 250(***)
corresponding engine
speed (rpm)2000(**)/ 3000(***)2000(**)/ 3000(***)2000(**)/ 3000(***)2000(**)/ 3000(***)
Spark plugs NGK IKR9F8 NGK IKR9F8 NGK IKR9F8 NGK IKR9F8
FuelUnleaded petrol 95 RON
or 98 RON (Specification
EN 228)Unleaded petrol 95 RON
or 98 RON (Specification
EN 228)Unleaded petrol 95 RON
or 98 RON (Specification
EN 228)Unleaded petrol 95 RON
or 98 RON (Specification
EN 228)
(*) Kit (for versions/markets, where provided)
(****) Result obtained using 98 RON unleaded petrol
(**) NORMAL
(***) SPORT
137

Jump starting.....................110
Lifting the car.....................128
Light bulbs
bulbs (replacement)..............95
Bulbs types.....................97
general instructions..............95
Lubricants (specifications)..........144
Luggage compartment..............38
closing..........................39
extending the boot..............39
Main beam headlights..............21
Main beam headlights (bulb
replacement)....................101
Manual climate control system.......27
controls.........................27
Menu options.......................43
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)....................102
Occupant protection systems.......66
Official type approvals..............180
Paintwork (maintenance)...........129
Parking sensors.....................91
Parking the vehicle..................86
Passenger front airbag...............78
Performance.......................146
Pre-tensioners......................68
load limiters.....................68
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones............................4Rear light clusters (bulb
replacement)....................101
Rear seats (backrest release).........17
Rear view mirrors....................19
Rear window washer (jets)..........128
Rear window wiper/washer..........24
Reconfigurable multifunction
display...........................41
Refuelling..........................143
Refuelling the vehicle................92
Replacing an exterior bulb..........100
Right hand drive versions...........181
Rims
dimensions....................138
wheels and tyres...............128
Rims and tyres.....................138
Safety..............................67
seat belts.......................67
SBR system........................68
Screen wiper/washer................24
Seat belts
using the seat belts..............67
Seat belts (maintenance).............69
Seats...............................15
front seats......................15
Sensors
parking.........................91
Service Schedule..................116
Servicing and maintenance.........115Demanding use of the car......120
periodic checks................120
scheduled servicing............115
Service Schedule...............116
Side airbags (Side bag - Window
bag)..............................81
Side bags (front side airbags)........81
Side lights/daytime running lights
(bulb replacement)...............101
Snow chains.......................129
Snow tyres........................128
Soft Top............................33
Spark plugs (type)..................136
Sport front seats....................16
SPORT function.....................90
Starting the engine..................85
Steering wheel......................19
Sun roof ............................31
Technical data....................135
The keys............................11
key with remote control..........11
Mechanical key..................11
Third brake light (bulb
replacement)....................102
Towing the vehicle..................112
TRIP button.........................45
Trip computer.......................44
Ty r e s
inflation pressures..............138
INDEX

We really know your car because we invented, designed and built it: we really know every single detail.
At Abarth Service authorised workshopsyou can find technicians directly trained by us,
offering quality and professionalism for all service operations.
Abarth workshops are always close to you for the regular servicing operations, season checks
and practical recommendations by our experts.
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SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS,
CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
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