brake pads Abarth Punto 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

HOW TO RECOGNISE
GENUINE PARTS
Pollen filter
Genuine
Parts
Shock absorber
Genuine
Parts
Brake pads
Genuine
Parts
To recognise a Genuine Part, check that the component bears our brands, always clearly visible on Genuine Parts,
from the braking system to windscreen wipers, from shock absorbers to pollen filter.
AllGenuine Parts undergo strict controls, both during design and manufacturing stages,
by specialists using vanguard materials, to test the component reliability.
This to guarantee performance and safety for you and your passengers on board, for a long time.
Always ask for and make sure a Genuine Part has been used.
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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
This film is provided by Lineaccessori Abarth and is
available at Abarth Dealerships.
The illustrations refer to the switch from driving on the
left to driving on the right.
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ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS before, it is
advisable to perform a few tests on slippery surface,
always in safe conditions and fully complying with the
Highway Code of the country where you are driving.
Read the following information carefully. This system,
which is an integral part of the braking system, prevents
one or more wheels from locking and slipping in all road
surface conditions, irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the vehicle can be
controlled even during emergency braking.
The system is completed by EBD (Electronic Braking
Force Distribution), which distributes the braking action
between the front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For the maximum efficiency of the
braking system, a bedding-in period of about 500 km is
needed (for a new vehicle or after having replaced the
brake pads/discs): during this period it is advisable to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.
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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
FIAT CODE VEHICLE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The symbol (together with a dedicated message) may be
shown on the display to indicate that there is a fault in
the Fiat Code system or, if applicable, the alarm system.
In this case, contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as
possible.
Y
WORN BRAKE PADS
(amber)
The symbol is shown on the display if the front
brake pads are worn; in this case, have them changed as
soon as possible.
The display will show a dedicated message.
d
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The symbol is shown on the display when a
failure with one of the following lights is detected:
– side lights
– brake lights
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– number plate lights
– DRL lights
The display will show a dedicated message.
The failure relating to these lights could be one or more
blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a break in the
electrical connection.
W
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM (amber)
The symbol is shown on the display when the
fuel cut-off system has intervened.
The display shows the dedicated message.
For the procedure to restore the system see “Fuel cut-
off system” in the “Knowing your car” section.
sSPORT MODE
The symbol is shown on the display when
“Sport” driving mode is engaged and remains off when
“Normal” mode is activated (see “Manettino Abarth car
dynamic control system” in the “Knowing your car”
section).S
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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
Services must be carried out every 15,000 km.
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
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, glove box,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust
nozzles if necessary
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicator
Visually inspect the condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, rigid pipes and hoses (exhaust –
fuel supply – brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of locks, lids, engine and boot, and the
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust if necessary
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)
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