spark plugs Abarth Punto 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

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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Always ask for Genuine Parts for the components used on our cars; we recommend them because
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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
WHY CHOOSING
GENUINE PARTS
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Filling the tank
To fill the tank completely, top-up twice after the first
click of the fuel delivery gun. Further top-ups could
cause faults in the fuel supply system.
Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel tank opening:
fire risk. Keep away from the fuel filler to avoid
breathing in harmful vapours.
WARNINGPROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The following devices are used for reducing petrol fuel
engine emissions:
❒three-way catalytic converter;
❒oxygen sensors;
❒evaporation control system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even for a test,
with one or more spark plugs disconnected.
The catalytic converter develops high
temperature during operation. Do not
park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles
or other flammable material: fire hazard.
WARNING
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 99 108
Thousands of km 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
Visually inspect the conditions of toothed timing belt
Check exhaust gas emissions
Check engine control system operation (using diagnosis socket)
Replace accessory drive belt(s)
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Replace spark plugs (1)
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 12 months) (2)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city
driving, idling for a long time, dusty areas) or, in any case, every 5 years.
(1)The following are extremely important 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 Multi Air engines
(see “Engine” paragraph in “Technical specifications” chapter);
– strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the Scheduled Servicing Plan;
– it is advisable to contact an Abarth Dealership.
(2) If the car is equipped with esseesse kit (for versions/markets, where provided), the engine oil and engine oil
filter must be changed every 10,000 km or every 12 months.
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ENGINE CODE –
BODYWORK VERSION
Version1.4 Turbo Multi Air
Type code 955A8000
Cycle Otto
Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke mm 72 x 84
Total displacement cm31368
Compression ratio 9.8 ± 0.2
Max power (EEC) kW 120
HP 163
at a speed of rpm 5500
Max. torque (EEC) NORMAL SPORT
Nm 230 250
kgm 23.4 25.5
at a speed of rpm 2250 2500
Spark plugs NGK IKR9F8
Fuel Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(EN 228 specification)
ENGINE
Engine code955A8000
Bodywork version
(4 seats)199AXX1B47
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Radio transmitters and mobile
phones (important notes) ........ 106
Raising the car ............................... 178
Rear fog lights ................................ 59
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Rear light clusters
– bulb replacement .................... 165
Rear seats ....................................... 32
– cleaning ..................................... 203
– headrests .................................. 33
Rear window washer
– activating ................................... 53
– checking levels
and topping up ............................ 190
– nozzles ...................................... 199
Rear window wiper
– blade replacement .................. 198
– nozzles ...................................... 199
– operation .................................. 53
Reconfigurable multifunction
display ........................................... 16
– control buttons ....................... 17
– display functions ...................... 20
– setup menu .............................. 18
– standard screen ....................... 16
Refuelling
– fuel ............................................. 107– technical specifications
(fluid quantity and type) ............ 216
Regular checks .............................. 186
Remote control ............................ 6
– additional remote controls .... 8
– battery replacement ............... 7
– remote door opening/
closing............................................ 6
– tailgate opening ....................... 6
Rev counter ................................... 14
Reverse lights
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Reverse lights
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Right hand drive version ............. 257
Roof bar attachments................... 83
Roof rack/ski rack (setup) .......... 83
Roof rack/ski rack bars
(capability)..................................... 83
Rubber tubes (maintenance) ...... 197
Safety .............................................. 109
Saving fuel ....................................... 135
SBR system...................................... 111
Scheduled servicing plan ...... 184-185
Scrappage ....................................... 255Seat belt pretensioners ............... 111
– load limiters ............................. 112
Seat belts......................................... 109
– carrying children safely
(child seats) ................................. 115
– general warnings ..................... 112
– load limiters ............................. 112
– maintenance ............................. 114
– pretensioners .......................... 111
– SBR system................................ 111
– using the seat belts ................. 109
Servicing and care ......................... 183
– checking fluid levels ................ 187
– heavy-duty use of the car ..... 186
– regular checks ......................... 186
– scheduled servicing ................ 183
– scheduled servicing
plan ........................................184-185
Side bags ......................................... 126
– front side bags ......................... 127
– general information ................ 129
– window bags ............................ 127
Snow chains ................................... 139
Socket ............................................. 67
Spark plugs (type) .......................... 207
Speedometer ................................. 14
Start&Stop ...................................... 99
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