transmission fluid Abarth Punto 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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HEAVY USAGE OF THE CAR
Should the car be used predominantly in one of the
following particularly demanding conditions:
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
❒frequently idling engine or long distance low speed
driving (e. g. taxis or door-to-door deliveries) or in
the case of long term inactivity;
❒in cities;
perform the following inspections more frequently than
shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and
linkage cleanliness and lubrication;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel
– brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of accessory drive belts;
❒check pollen filter and replace it, if required;
❒check air filter and replace, if required.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top up the following:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,
position and wear of the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if required: engine oil
level.
It is advisable to use PETRONAS LUBRICANTS products,
designed and produced specifically for Abarth cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Technical Specifications”).
KNOWING
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Unleaded petrol with no less than 95
RON (EN 228 Specification)
Mixture of 50% water and
PARAFLU
UP(❒ )
SELENIA ABARTH 5W-40
TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
TUTELA TOP 4
Mixture of water and
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
45
5 ÷ 7
6.0
2.6
3.0
1.5
0.5
2.2
CAPACITIES
1.4 Turbo Multi Air Specified fuelsand original lubricants
Fuel tank: litres
including a reserve of: litres
Engine cooling system: litres
Engine sump: kgEngine sump and filter:kg
Gearbox/differential casing: kg
Hydraulic brake circuit:kg
Windscreen/rear window washer fluid reservoir: litres
(❒) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh climate conditions, we re\
commend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUP
and distilled water.
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SAE 75W-85 grade synthetic base lubricant.
FIAT 9.55550-MZ6 certification
Molybdenum disulphide grease
for high temperatures.
FIAT 9.55580 certification. NL.GI. 1-2 consistency
Polyeura-based synthetic grease for high temperatures.
FIAT 9.55580 certification. NL.GI. 2 consistency
Synthetic fluid FMVSS n° 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925
SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956- 01.
FIAT 9.55597 certification
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on inhibited
monoethyl glycol with organic formula.
Exceeds CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
FIAT 9.55523 certification
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC 956-II
FIAT 9.55522 certification.Gearbox and
mechanical
differentials
Wheel side
constant velocity
joints
Differential side
constant velocity
joints
Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulically operated
clutch
Cooling circuit.
Mixture: 50% water
and 50%
PARAFLUUP(❒ )
To be used diluted
or undiluted in
windscreen/rear
window washer/
wiper systems
TUTELA
TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F0002.F10
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 325
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F301.D03
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
PARAFLU
UP(*)
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02
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YOUR VEHICLE
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STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
Radiator
protection
Windscreen/
rear screen
washer fluid Lubricants and
greases for
drive
transmission
Brake liquid Use Quality specifications of fluids and lubricants Genuine fluids Applications
for correct car operation and lubricants
(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up with or mix fluids with different specific\
ations to those described.
(❒ ) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh climate conditions, we\
recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU
UPand distilled water.
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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
Start&Stop system ......................... 99
Starting and driving ....................... 131
Steering lock and ignition switch ....................................... 11-12
Steering wh eel ............................... 34
– adjustment ................................ 34
– turning circle ............................ 209
Steering wheel lock ...................... 12
Steering – steering wheel
adjustment lever ......................... 34
– technical specifications .......... 209
Storage compart ments ...... 61-62-67
Storing the car ............................... 140
Sun roof (Sk y-dome) .................... 68
– emergency operation ............. 70
Sun visors ....................................... 66
Suspensions (technical specifications) ........... 209
Symbols ........................................... 4
Tailgate
– closing th e tailgate .................. 77
– opening th e tailgate ................ 76
– opening the tailgate in
an emer gency .............................. 77 Taillights
– front bulb repla cement .......... 161
– switching on ............................. 49
Technical data ................................ 205
Technical specifications ............... 205
Third brake light – bulb replace ment .................... 166
Towing the car .............................. 179
TPMS (Tyre Inflation Pressure Control System) ......................... 93
Transmission (technical specifications) ........... 208
Trip compu ter ............................... 29
TTC (system) ................................ 91
Turning circle ................................ 209
Tyre Inflation Pressure Control System (TPMS) ........... 93
Tyre press ure ................................ 213
Tyres (wheels) – Fix&Go Automatic rapid tyre
repair kit ...................................... 152
– in the event of a puncture .... 176
– reading rim markings ............. 212
– reading tyre markings ............ 210
– Rim Protector tyr es ...............212
– rims and tyres .......................... 210
– snow cha ins .............................. 139 – snow t
yres ................................ 138
– tyre pr essure ........................... 213
– wheel trim ................................ 210
– winter t yres ............................. 138
Vehicle Ident ification .................. 207
Vehicle identification number pl ate ................................ 205
Vehicle lifting points ..................... 178
Vehicle weig hts ............................. 215
Warning lights and messages .... 141
Washer fluid for windscreen/ rear window
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 190
– specifications ............................ 218
Washing the car – engine compa rtment .............. 202
– inside ......................................... 202
– outside ...................................... 201
Wheel geom etry ........................... 210
Wheel rims ............................. 210-212
Wheels and tyres ......................... 195 – reading rim markings ............. 212
– reading tyre markings ............ 210
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