brakes Abarth Punto Evo 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

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F0U104Abfig. 104
SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
CAPABILITY
(for versions/markets where available)
On cars equipped with the Blue&Me™system, there
may be (on request) a setup for installing the
Blue&Me™TomTom
®satellite navigation system, which
is available from Lineaccessori Abarth.
Install the navigation system by inserting the specific
support bracket into the housing shown in fig. 104.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
If after buying the car, you decide to install electrical
accessories that require a permanent electrical supply
(sound system, satellite antitheft system, etc.) or
accessories that in any case burden the electric supply,
contact an Abarth Dealership, whose qualified personnel,
besides suggesting the most suitable devices belonging to
Lineaccessori Abarth, will also evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the car’s electric
system is able to withstand the load required, or
whether it needs to be integrated with a more powerful
battery.
Take care when fitting additional spoilers,
alloy wheels or non-standard wheel hubs:
they could reduce the ventilation of the brakes
and affect efficiency during sharp, repeated
braking or on long descents. Make sure that
nothing obstructs the pedal stroke (mats, etc.)
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The power brakes and power steering
will not operate while the vehicle is
being towed. More effort on the brake pedal
and steering wheel will therefore be required.
Do not use flexible cables when towing and
avoid jerky movements. While towing, make
sure not to damage parts in contact with the
car. When towing the vehicle, be sure to respect
the specific rules of the highway code in
relation to the towing device and the behaviour
to maintain on the road.
WARNING
Clean the threaded housing throughly
before fastening the tow ring. Make sure
that the ring is securely fastened before towing
the car.
WARNING
During towing, do not start the engine.
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Before towing, switch off the steering
lock (see “Starting device” paragraph in
the “Knowing your car” section). The power
brakes and power steering will not operate
while the vehicle is being towed. More effort on
the brake pedal and steering wheel will
therefore be required. Do not use flexible cables
when towing and avoid jerky movements. While
towing, make sure not to damage parts in
contact with the car. Respect the rules of the
highway code when towing the car, specifically
in relation to the towing device and road
conduct.
WARNING
The front and rear tow hooks should be
used only for emergency operations on
the road. You are allowed to tow the car for
short distances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid bar),
to move the vehicle on the road in readiness for
towing or transporting via a breakdown vehicle.
Tow hooks MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles and/or
for towing operations using cables or other non-
rigid devices. Respecting the above conditions,
towing must take place with the two vehicles
(one towing, the other towed) aligned as much
as possible along the same centre line.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
Services must be carried out every 15,000 km.
Thousands of kilometres 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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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”).
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Rack and pinion with electric power steering
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self-ventilated discs
discs
Controlled by hand lever, acting on the rear brakes
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Torsion beam with interconnected wheels
Independent wheel MacPherson-type with anti-roll bar
BRAKES
Service brakes: front
rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake discs reducing braking efficiency
the first time the brakes are applied.
SUSPENSION
Front
Rear
STEERING
Type
Turning circle (kerb to kerb) m

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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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 specifications to those described.
(❒) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU
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Brakes
– brake fluid (type) .................... 218
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 191
– handbrake ................................. 134
– technical specifications .......... 209
Bulbs
– bulb types ..........................159-160
– external bulb replacement .... 161
– general information
on replacement ........................... 158
– internal bulb replacement ..... 168
– replacement ............................. 158
Can holder .................................... 64
Capability for child seat ............... 115
Card holder ................................... 64
Carrying children safely ............... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Carrying children safely ............... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Catalytic converter ...................... 108
CD Changer (capability) ............. 104
Central locking .............................. 59
Central locking .............................. 71
Chassis (marking) ......................... 206
Chassis marking ............................ 206
Checking levels ............................. 187
– brake fluid ................................ 191
– engine coolant ......................... 189
– engine oil .................................. 188
– windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ................................. 190Child seats ...................................... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on Isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Cigarette lighter ............................ 64
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ................................. 200
– engine compartment .............. 202
– front headlights ........................ 202
– interiors .................................... 202
– leather seats ............................. 203
– plastic parts .............................. 204
– seats and fabric parts ............. 203
– windows ................................... 202
Climate control vents .................. 38
Clutch
– technical specifications .......... 208
CO
2at exhaust ............................. 220
CO
2emissions .............................. 220