service schedule Abarth Grande Punto 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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Service (Scheduled servicing)
This function may be used to display in-
formation connected to proper car ser-
vicing.
Proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC: ser-
vice in km or mi, according to previous set-
ting, will be displayed (see paragraph
“Units”);
– briefly press button MENU ESCto go
back to the menu screen or press the but-
ton for long to go back to the standard
screen.
NoteThe “Service Schedule” requires the
car to be serviced every 30,000 km (or
18,000 mi); this indication will appear au-
tomatically with the key at MARwhen
there are 2000 km left (or equivalent dis-
tance in miles) and will be presented au-
tomatically every 200 km (or equivalent
distance in miles). The indications will ap-
pear more frequently where there are 200
km left. The indication will appear in kilo-
metres or miles according to the settings.
When the next scheduled service opera-
tion is approaching, the message “Service”
will appear on the display followed by the
number of kilometres or miles left when
the key is turned to MAR. Go to a Abarth
Dealership where the “Scheduled Service”
operations will be performed and the mes-
sage will be reset. Passenger bag Front passenger’s
airbag and side bag
activation/deactivation
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This function may be used to acti-
vate/deactivate the front passenger’s
airbag.
Proceed as follows:
– press MENU ESCand press MENU
ESCagain after displaying the message
(Bag pass: Off, to deactivate) or (Bag pass:
On, to activate) by means of buttons
+and –;
– the confirmation request message will
be displayed;
– press buttons +or –to select (Yes) for
confirming activation/deactivation, or (No)
to abort;
– briefly press MENU ESCto confirm
setting e to go back to the menu screen
or press the button for long to go back to
the standard screen without storing set-
tings.
MENU ESC
F0M2010g
F0M2008g
F0M2009g
MENU ESC
+
–
+
–

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CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of your
car down and lower the amount of toxic
emissions released into the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
ly at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:
if the pressure is too low, consumption
levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the car
(especially when driving in town) and its
trim greatly affects consumption and sta-
bility.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof as soon as they are no longer
used. These accessories lower air pene-
tration and adversely affect consumption
levels. When needing to carry particular-
ly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
which greatly affects the engine leading to
higher consumption (on average up to
+20%). When the temperature outside
the car permits it, use the air vents where
possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................ 162
SERVICE SCHEDULE........................................................... 163
PERIODICAL CHECKS........................................................ 165
USE OF THE CAR UNDER HEAVY CONDITIONS ... 165
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS................................................ 166
AIR FILTER ............................................................................ 170
POLLEN FILTER ................................................................... 170
BATTERY................................................................................ 171
WHEELS AND TYRES......................................................... 173
RUBBER HOSES.................................................................... 174
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS ................... 174
BODYWORK........................................................................ 176
INTERIORS ............................................................................ 179
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IMPORTANT The Programmed Mainte-
nance coupons are specified by the Man-
ufacturer. The failure to have them car-
ried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all
Abarth Dealership, at pre-established
times.
If during each operation, in addition to the
ones programmed, the need arises for fur-
ther replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with the explicit agree-
ment of the Customer.IMPORTANT You are advised to contact
Abarth Dealership in the event of any mi-
nor operating faults, without waiting for
the next service coupon.
If your car is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one service coupon
and the other must be reduced.SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for en-
suring long car life under the best condi-
tions.
This is why Abarth has programmed a se-
ries of checks and maintenance operations
every 30,000 km.
It is however important to remember that
scheduled servicing does not completely
cover all the car’s requirements: also in
the initial period before 30,000 km service
coupon and later, between one coupon
and another, ordinary care is still required
such as for example routine check and
topping up the level of fluids, tyre pressure
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
Service coupons shall be performed every 30,000 km
Thousands of km
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation
Check front disk brake pad conditions and wear front and rear
Sight inspect the conditions of: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
Sight inspect accessory drive belt conditions
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Check and adjust handbrake lever stroke, if required
Check exhaust emissions
Check antievaporation system
Replace air cleaner cartridge

USE OF THE CAR
UNDER HEAVY
CONDITIONS
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and
repeated with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g.: door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒urban routes;
carry out checks more frequently than re-
quired on Service Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
PERIODICAL CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒check light system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, etc.);
❒check windscreen wiper/washer op-
eration and windscreen/rear window
blade position/wear.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia
products, designed and produced specifi-
cally for Abarth cars (see table “Capaci-
ties” in section “Technical specifications”).
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Do not travel with the wind-
screen washer reservoir emp-
ty: the windscreen washer is funda-
mental for improving visibility.
WARNING
Certain commercial addi-
tives for windscreen washers
are inflammable. The engine com-
partment contains hot components
which may set it on fire.
WARNING
BRAKE FLUID fig. 5
Unscrew cap A: check that the fluid level
in the reservoir is at maximum.
Fluid level in the reservoir shall not exceed
the MAXmark.
If fluid has to be added, it is suggested to
use the brake fluid in table “Fluids and lu-
bricants” (see chapter “Technical charac-
teristics”).
fig. 5F0M0155m
NOTE Clean accurately the tank cap A
and the surrounding surface.
At plug opening, pay maximum attention
in order to prevent any impurities from
entering the tank.
For topping up, always use a funnel with
integrated filter with mesh equal to or
lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid absorbs mois-
ture, for this reason, if the vehicle is main-
ly used in areas with a high degree of at-
mospheric humidity, the fluid should be
replaced at more frequent intervals than
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WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35is recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they
should be replaced. In any case they
should be changed once a year.
A few simple notions can reduce the pos-
sibility of damage to the blades:
❒ if the temperature fall below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen the
rubber against glass. If necessary, thaw
using an antifreeze product;
❒ remove any snow from the glass: in ad-
dition to protecting the blades, this pre-
vents effort on the motor and over-
heating;
❒do not operate the windscreen wipers
on dry glass.
RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber
hoses are concerned, carefully follow the
“Service schedule” in this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the hoses,
with possible leaks. Careful control is
therefore necessary.If the pressure is too low the
tyre overheats and this can
cause it serious damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them from the
right of the car to the left and vice
versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to
repainting treatments re-
quiring to use temperatures exceed-
ing 150°C. The mechanical properties
of the wheels could be impaired.
WARNING
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids Change
for correct car operation and lubricants
Oils for
petrol engines
If using non original SAE 5W-40 products, oils with minimum ACEA C3; in this event top engine performance is not guaranteed.
Use of products with low-quality properties than ACEA C3 could cause damages to the engine that are not covered by the war-
ranty.
For very cold climate conditions, ask Abarth Dealership for the appropriate Seleniaproduct to use.According to
Service Schedule Synthetic totally oils, grade SAE 10W50 SELENIA ABARTH
10W50
Contractual Technical
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– version codes ............................... 184
Bonnet .................................................. 71
Boot ........................................................ 68
– extension ........................................ 69
– tailgate opening/closing ............... 68
– emergency opening....................... 69
Boot light .............................................. 55
Brake Assist (brake assist
in an emergency)............................... 78
Brakes
– fluid level ........................................ 169
– technical data ................................ 186
Bulb (replacement)
– general instructions ..................... 139
– types of bulbs ................................ 139
Car inactivity ...................................... 120
Car maintenance
– periodical checks........................... 165
– scheduled servicing ...................... 162
– service schedule ........................... 163
– use of the car under heavy
conditions ........................................... 165Card box - CD box............................. 60
Carrying children safely ..................... 97
Ceiling lights
– front ................................................ 54
– puddle/door .................................. 55
Central console oddment
compartment ..................................... 58
Child restraint systems
– “Universal Isofix” ......................... 102
Cigar lighter .......................................... 60
Clutch ................................................... 185
CO
2emissions...................................... 196
Code Card ........................................... 8
Consumption
– engine oil ........................................ 167
– fuel ................................................... 195
Control buttons .................................. 55
Correct use of the car ...................... 127
Cruise Control ..................................... 52
Digital display ..................................... 16
Dimensions .......................................... 190
ABS ...................................................... 76
Accessories purchased
by the owner .................................... 88
Air bag
– front ................................................. 103
– side .................................................. 106
Air filter ................................................ 170
Air vents ............................................... 34
Alarm...................................................... 11
Armrest................................................. 59
Ashtray................................................... 60
ASR ......................................................... 81
– activation/deactivation ................. 82
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .................................. 40
Battery
– checking the charge ..................... 171
– jump starting ................................. 134
– recharging ...................................... 157
Bodywork
– maintenance .................................. 176
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