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This Supplement describes the operating modes of the ELECTRICAL SOFT TOP and the procedure for using the ABARTH
COMPETIZIONE TRANSMISSION by Abarth .
In order to be able to use the transmission correctly, this Supplement should be read carefully and completely in order to understand
the correct, permitted operations from the outset.
For anything not dealt with, refer to the Owner Handbook in which this Supplement is enclosed.
LIST OF CONTENTS
ELECTRICAL SOFT TOP......................................................... 3
SUGGESTIONS ................................................................................. 3
OPERATION USING THE BUTTONS INSIDE THE CAR ..... 3
Opening the soft top ........................................................................ 3
– From soft top completely closed ............................................... 3
– From soft top in intermediate horizontal position ................ 4
– From soft top in spoiler position to soft
top completely open ...................................................................... 4
Closing the soft top .......................................................................... 4
– From soft top completely open .................................................. 4
– From spoiler position to soft top completely closed ............ 4
– From intermediate position to soft top completely closed .... 4
Opening the tailgate with soft top completely open ................. 5
OPERATION BY MEANS OF REMOTE CONTROL .............. 5
IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................................... 6
EMERGENCY OPERATION ......................................................... 7
INITIALISATION PROCEDURE .................................................. 8
WIND STOP ..................................................................................... 8
FRONT SPOILER ............................................................................. 8
WASHING/CLEANING THE SOFT TOP .................................. 9
Waterproofing the top ................................................................. 10
Interior top fabric ........................................................................... 10
ABARTH COMPETIZIONE TRANSMISSION .......... 11
STARTING THE VEHICLE .......................................................... 11
OPERATING MODES ................................................................... 12
Manual operation (MANUAL) ..................................................... 12
Automatic operation (AUTO) ..................................................... 12
“Kick Down” function .....................................................................13
SPORT FUNCTION ...................................................................... 13
LEVERS ON THE STEERING WHEEL ...................................... 14
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STARTING THE ENGINE ............................................................ 14
MOVING THE CAR ...................................................................... 15
Engaging the 1st speed .................................................................... 15
Engaging the 2nd speed ................................................................... 15
Engaging reverse (R) ....................................................................... 16
ENGAGING NEUTRAL (N) ........................................................ 16
DISPLAYED INFORMATION ..................................................... 17
WARNING BUZZER .................................................................... 17
PARKING THE CAR ..................................................................... 18
GENERAL WARNINGS ............................................................... 18
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .......................... 19
CHECK TRANSMISSION - SEE HANDBOOK ...................... 19
REDUCE GEARS ............................................................................ 19
MANUAL METHOD UNAVAILABLE ....................................... 19
AUTOMATIC METHOD UNAVAILABLE ............................... 19
CLUTCH OVERHEATING – SEE MANUAL ........................... 20
PRESS BRAKE PEDAL ................................................................... 20
PRESS BRAKE PEDAL – DELAYED START-UP ...................... 20
GEAR NOT AVAILABLE .............................................................. 21
MANOEUVRE NOT PERMITTED ............................................. 21
PRESS BRAKE AND REPEAT MANOEUVRE .......................... 21
PLACE GEAR LEVER IN N (neutral) ......................................... 21
TOWING THE CAR ................................................................ 22
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN ..................................... 22
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ................................................ 22
ABARTH COMPETIZIONE TRANSMISSION
HYDRAULIC ACTUATION SYSTEM OIL ............................... 22
PASSENGER SEAT SUITABILITY
FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEATS ................................................ 23
ENGINE CODE - BODYWORK VERSION .................. 24
ENGINE ......................................................................................... 24
TRANSMISSION ....................................................................... 25
WHEELS ........................................................................................ 26
PERFORMANCE ........................................................................ 26
DIMENSIONS ............................................................................. 27
WEIGHTS ..................................................................................... 28
CAPACITIES ............................................................................... 29
FUEL CONSUMPTION ......................................................... 29
CO2EMISSIONS ........................................................................ 29
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ELECTRICAL SOFT TOP
The car is provided with an automatical-
ly actuated electric top.
The top can be opened and closed using
the controls inside the car located near
the courtesy light or the remote control
buttons (while opening and for the hori-
zontal part only).
SUGGESTIONS
It is advisable to close the top when the
car is parked. The closed top effectively
protects the car from rain and from theft.
It is advisable to put valuables in the boot
and lock the lid even when the top is
closed.
fig. 1 – Open to spoiler position F0S0155m
OPERATION USING THE
BUTTONS INSIDE THE CAR
WARNING The motor may overheat if
the top is repeatedly operated in a short
time. The system may be blocked by the
overheating protection in this case. Wait
for a minute and repeat.
Opening the soft top
From soft top completely closed
Press the “one-touch” button once A-
fig. 3 to open the soft top automatical-
ly to the horizontal opening position
(spoiler position).
If one of the two buttons is pressed
before reaching the stop position, the
soft top may stop in an intermediate
horizontal opening position.
F0S0156m
fig. 3 F0S0300m
fig. 2 – Full open position
The soft top can be automatically opened
from closed position to spoiler position
fig. 1 and from this position to full open
position fig. 2.
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Closing the soft top
From soft top completely open
Press the “one-touch” button B-fig. 3
once to automatically close the soft top
to spoiler position (vertical closing). If
one of the two buttons is pressed before
reaching the spoiler position, the soft top
will stop and movement will be reversed
to the initial position (completely open
position).
From spoiler position to soft top
completely closed
Press the button “one-touch” button B-
fig. 3 in spoiler position to bring the soft
top automatically to safety position
(approximately 25 cm from completely
closed position). If one of the two but-
tons is pressed before reaching the stop
position, the soft top may stop in an
intermediate horizontal opening posi-
tion.
NOTE The soft top will not automatical-
ly close completely. Keep button B-fig. 3
pressed to close the soft top completely.
The soft top will stop immediately if the
button is released between reaching the
completely closed position.
From soft top in intermediate
horizontal position
From the horizontal intermediate posi-
tion press the “one-touch” button A-
fig. 3 to move the soft top automatically
to the horizontal completely open posi-
tion (spoiler position).
From soft top in spoiler position
to soft top completely open
From the spoiler position press the
“one-touch” button A-fig. 3 to bring the
soft top automatically to completely
open position (vertical opening).
If one of the two buttons is pressed
before reaching the final position, the
soft top will stop and movement will be
reversed to the initial position (spoiler
position).
IMPORTANT The vertical opening will
be inhibited if the tailgate is open.
IMPORTANT If the soft top locks during
its movement, it may lose the position; in
this case, you should carry out a com-
plete opening/closing cycle.
From intermediate position to soft
top completely closed
Press the “one-touch” button B-fig. 3 in
horizontal intermediate position to bring
the soft top automatically to safety posi-
tion (approximately 25 cm from hori-
zontal completely closed position).
Keep the button B-fig. 3 pressed to close
the soft top completely.
The soft top will stop immediately if the
button is released between reaching the
completely closed position.
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fig. 5 F0S0157m
Keep hands away from the
soft top mechanism while
opening and closing the soft top or
if the soft top stops in a position be-
fore the cycle is completed to prevent
damage and injury.
fig. 4 F0S0158m
Never open the soft top in
presence of snow or ice to
prevent damage.
Keep children away from
the soft top turning area
when opening and closing the top.
WARNING
Opening the tailgate with soft top
completely open
Press the tailgate “one-touch” button
A-fig. 4 once to automatically close the
soft top to spoiler position. The tailgate
can be opened in spoiler position.
OPERATION BY MEANS
OF REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control can only by used
with the engine off and the doors closed.
NOTE The remote control can only
open the soft top along its horizontal sec-
tion (up to the spoiler position).
Keep the release button pressed A-fig. 5
to open the soft top. When the button is
released it will stop in any position.
WARNING
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When leaving the car,
always remove the key from
the ignition to avoid the risk of
injury to passengers due to acciden-
tal operation of the top. Improper
use of the top can be dangerous.
Before and during operation, always
check that no passenger is at risk of
being injured directly by the moving
top or by objects getting caught in or
hit by the top.
WARNING
Do not place objects on the
parcel shelf to prevent dam-
age while the top is closing.
Do not position loads on the
top.
❒ When the soft top is opened using
the relevant control, if the heated rear
windscreen had been engaged it is auto-
matically deactivated and the warning
light switches off.
❒ Do not remove ice from the top with
sharp items.
❒ Do not use scrapers or sprays to
remove ice from the heated rear win-
dow to prevent damage.
❒ Do not put objects on the top:
they could fall if the top is operated
causing damage and injury.
❒ It is advisable to cover the top with a
protective sheet if the car is left parked
in the open for a long time.
❒ Do not keep the top open for a long
time: this could cause folds and creases in
the fabric.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒ The horizontal and vertical part of the
top can be operated at any speed lower
than 100 and 80 km/h respectively.
❒ The top can be operated at any tem-
perature in the range from −18 to +80 .
❒ It is recommended to have the engine
running always when opening or closing
the soft top.
❒ If required, remove the battery with
open or closed soft top, but NOT when
the soft top is moving.
❒ Do not fix luggage transport devices
to the top and do not travel with objects
resting on the open top.
❒ The activation of the heated rear
windscreen, upon request by the user, is
carried out only if the soft top is com-
pletely closed. If the soft top is closed
incorrectly, the heated rear windscreen
does not operate and the relevant warn-
ing light does not come on.
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fig. 8 F0S0302m
fig. 7 F0S0135m
❒ Before moving the soft top, check
that there is enough room to carry out
the operation and that there are no
obstacles or people close to the moving
parts of the soft top.
❒ The cooled air flow into the passen-
ger compartment may decrease if the
automatic climate control system is on
and the top is not completely closed.
❒ With the top open and the car in
motion, the voice recognition system
may not recognise the voice commands
because of the background noise. With
top closed and at a high speed, the voice
function for number dialling may not be
recognised.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the control buttons fail, the soft top
can be moved manually proceeding as
described below:
❒ take the key A-fig. 6 provided and
located in the luggage compartment in
combination with the tool box or the
Fix&Go Automatic kit.
fig. 6 F0S0307m
If the tailgate cannot be opened (e.g.
because of a flat battery or a failure in the
tailgate electric lock), proceed as follows:
❒ remove the head restraints and fold
the backrests;
❒ to release the tailgate mechanically,
from inside the luggage compartment,
operate the lever A-fig. 7;
❒ introduce the key A-fig. 6 in the
position shown in fig. 8 (located inside
the luggage compartment, underneath
the parcel shelf);
❒ turn the key clockwise to open the
soft top or anti-clockwise to close it.
To restore automatic movement condi-
tions, contact an Abarth Dealership.
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INITIALISATION PROCEDURE
The soft top must be re-initialised after
disconnecting the battery or if the rele-
vant protection fuse is blown.
Proceed as follows:
❒ before carrying our any operation,
make sure the motor is running during
the whole initialisation procedure;
❒ keep the opening button pressed
until the soft top is completely open;
❒ when the soft top is completely open,
keep the button pressed for at least 2
seconds;
❒ keep the closing button pressed until
the soft top is completely closed;
❒ when the soft top is completely
closed, keep the button pressed for at
least 2 seconds.
When the procedure is terminated, the
soft top will automatically carry out a com-
plete opening and closing cycle (up to 25
cm from the completely closed position)
to inform the driver that correct opera-
tion has been restored.
WIND STOP
The Wind Stop fig. 9 is designed to
improve driving comfort, by reducing air
turbulence in the passenger compart-
ment when travelling with the top down.
To use it:
❒ Release the backrest of the rear seat
(single or split).
❒ Attach the Wind Stop by inserting the
central part inside the rear screen guard,
with the concave part in the direction of
the passenger, as shown in the figure.
❒ Correctly re-position the backrest;
the Wind Stop is locked between the
seat and parcel shelf.
fig. 9 F0S0334m
With the Wind Stop fitted, it is still pos-
sible to move the electric hood.
When not in use, the Wind Stop should
be stored in the luggage compartment
without loading excessive weight on top
of it; do not bend.
FRONT SPOILER
The car is provided with a front spoiler
which can be raised to improve aerody-
namic comfort inside the passenger
compartment.
To raise the spoiler, release the catch
using the slider A-fig. 10 moving it to
position b, as shown.
Be careful not to move the slider A-
fig. 10 from position bto position a
with the spoiler raised.
fig. 10 F0S0308m
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If a water jet is used, direct
away from the edges of the
fabric and the rear window
frame to prevent water infiltration.
Never use alcohol, petrol,
chemical products, deter-
gents, stain removers, wax,
solvents and “wash and polish” prod-
ucts.
When using steam washers
or high-pressure water
washers, maintain a suitable
distance and do not exceed a maxi-
mum temperature of 60 °C. Damage,
deformations and water infiltration
may occur if the distance is too small
or the pressure is too high.
Bird droppings and plant
resins must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particular-
ly aggressive.
Never use high-pressure wash-
ing systems.
fig. 11 F0S0309m
To lower the spoiler, press the spoiler
and when the catch is positioned in its
housing fig. 11 move the slider to posi-
tion afig. 10 to lock it.
It is advisable to raise the spoiler when
the horizontal segment of the top is
open and at speeds faster than 50 km/h.
With the top completely open, it is
advisable to keep the spoiler lowered to
limit wind noise inside the passenger
compartment.
Raising the spoiler will reduce the flow
of air to the rear seats.
WASHING/CLEANING
THE SOFT TOP
Use of specific products is recommend-
ed for washing the top.
The top fabric is treated with a special
water-repellent, waterproofing product.
The water-repellent properties will
degrade in time with exposure to the ele-
ments. Observe the following instruc-
tions for washing:
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The rubber seals of the top
must be washed with water
only. Apply talcum power or
use specific rubber care products (sil-
icone spray) if the seals are dry or
partially stuck.
Rinse immediately to remove
soap to prevent stains and
blots. Repeat the operation
if needed.
Waterproofing the top
Use specific waterproofing products for
fabric tops.
Follow the instructions on
the waterproofing product
container for optimum
results.
Remove as much dirt from the surface of
the soft top with a soft brush or vacuum
cleaning before washing it. This opera-
tion will considerably improve the final
result.
In absence of specific products, use water
and mild soap applied with a sponge
preferably in the shade for washing.
Rinse the soft top with clean water after
having eliminated all the stains.
Hand washing is recommended; modern
automatic washing systems equipped
with soft brushes which do not apply
excessive pressure and employ specific
soft top products may be used.
Interior top fabric
Remove dust with a soft brush. Avoid
using hard brushes made of synthetic
material to prevent damaging the fabric
beyond repair.
Clean the surface with a microfibre cloth
or soft sponge dipped in a solution of
water and mild soap. Clean the entire
surface, including the zones where clean-
ing is not needed, to prevent stains.
Use common, car care mild stain re-
movers for more stubborn stains. Apply
by blotting (never rubbing) directly on the
area of the stain.
Leave the car in the shade after washing
avoiding direct sunlight.
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STARTING THE VEHICLE
Notes
❒ At starting, the system sets in AUTO
mode.
❒ With the buttons 1, N, Rand brake
pedal depressed, the 1st speed, neutral
(N) and reverse (R) can be engaged.
❒ With the buttons 1, N, Rand with-
out depressing the brake pedal, no
gear change request is implemented by
the system.
❒ With the levers on the steering wheel
(see paragraph “Levers on the steer-
ing wheel”) and even with the brake
pedal depressed, no gear can be en-
gaged.
❒ If the vehicle is switched off with mode
SPORT or NORMAL active, the
mode previously set is maintained
when the engine is restarted.
With key extracted from the starting de-
vice, the buttons on the gearbox dash-
board (fig. 12) can be pressed with or
without the brake pedal depressed. When
the buttons are pressed, the system will
not perform any activation, therefore the
speed engaged before switching off the en-
gine remains engaged.
With vehicle stationary and key in the
MAR position (ignition-operated electri-
cal services activated), the screen displays
the speed engaged and the active operat-
ing mode (automatic = AUTO or manu-
al = no display).
ABARTH
COMPETIZIONE
TRANSMISSION
The vehicle is equipped with an electron-
ically controlled manual transmission
known as Abarth Competizione trans-
mission which allows two operating log-
ics: MANUAL and AUTO.
The transmission consists of a conven-
tional manual transmission to which an
electronically-controlled electrohydraulic
device that controls the clutch and gear
shifts automatically has been added.
F0S0163m
fig. 12
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OPERATING MODES
The transmission can work in two oper-
ating modes:
❒ the first manual type (MANUAL), in
which the driver decides directly when
to change gear;
❒ the second completely automatic
(AUTO), in which the system decides
when to make the gear change.
Manual operation (MANUAL)
In this operating mode, the driver is re-
sponsible for choosing the best gear ra-
tio to engage, depending on the car op-
erating conditions.
To change to a higher gear, operate the
lever “+” on the steering wheel; to change
to a lower gear, operate the lever “−”.
If the request is accepted by the system,
when the gear change is completed, the
display shows the new gear engaged.
fig. 13 F0S0173m fig. 14 F0S0174m
Automatic operation (AUTO)
To switch automatic operation (AUTO)
on/off, press the button A/M on the trans-
mission panel; activation is signalled by the
word AUTO and the gear engaged
shown on the display (fig. 13-14).
In AUTO mode the system changes gear
depending on the vehicle speed, the en-
gine rpm and the intensity with which the
accelerator pedal is pressed.
NOTE The system shows the gear actu-
ally engaged on the display and not the
gear requested by the driver.
If the request is not accepted by the sys-
tem, the display shows the gear engaged
before the request and an acoustic signal
is emitted.
If the gear change request may adversely
affect the correct operation of the engine
or the transmission, the system will not al-
low the gear change but will automatical-
ly change down if the engine reaches the
idling speed (e.g. during deceleration).
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fig. 15
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F0S0164m
To move the vehicle, the 1st, 2nd or the re-
verse (R) gear must always be engaged
(with brake pedal depressed).
A gear change can be requested using the
control lever without having to switch off
this mode: this function known as “gear
suggestion” suspends the automatic mode
for the time necessary to carry out the
gear selection requested by the driver.
SPORT FUNCTION
The driver can also use the SPORT func-
tion which enables a sporty driving setting
by intervening on gear changes, the engine
control unit and the steering. To activate
this function, press the SPORT button
(fig. 15) located on the dashboard.
“Kick Down” function
The "Kick Down" function is also available:
if necessary (for example when overtak-
ing), the system downshifts one or more
gears (if the rpm allow it) in order to pro-
vide suitable power and torque for the ac-
celeration requested by the driver.
In this way the engine speed and power
can be suddenly increased and then auto-
matically restored when the conditions set
previously are resumed.
WARNING The use of the “Kick Down”
function is recommended only when over-
taking or accelerating fast, in order not to
increase fuel consumption.
Pressing the button SPORT on the dash-
board activates the “SPORT” mode (the
word SPORT is displayed on the screen
located inside the turbocharger pressure
gauge – see paragraph “Information dis-
played”). If the button is pressed a second
time, the “SPORT” mode is deactivated.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
To start the engine press the brake pedal:
the system engages neutral (N) automati-
cally.
After the starting procedure, the 1st speed
(1) or reverse (R) can be engaged.
Independently of the mode (AUTO/
MANUAL), to engage the 1st speed or the
reverse (R), it is necessary to depress the
brake pedal and press the button 1on
the transmission panel and the button Rto
engage the 1st speed and the reverse re-
spectively.
The levers on the steering wheel work on-
ly if the 1st speed has been engaged by
pressing the button 1: setting off in 2nd
speed is therefore possible by operating
the “+“ lever with brake pedal depressed
(in this case the selected mode AUTO/
MANUAL is kept active).
IMPORTANT The 1st speed cannot be en-
gaged by pressing the lever “−” on the
steering wheel.
Important notes
If start-up is requested with the gearbox
faulty, run the “Delayed startup” proce-
dure (see paragraph “Warning lights and
messages”): if the ignition key is turned to
the AVV position for at least 7 seconds
with brake pedal depressed, the engine
will be started. The system will remain in
a recovery situation (highest permitted
gear 3rd, Automatic mode not available).
If the engine does not start, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
When the driver’s door is opened, the
system activates the hydraulics so that
they are prepared for the subsequent en-
gine starting.
LEVERS ON THE STEERING
WHEEL fig. 16
These enable sequential gear shifting.
The lever “+” on the steering wheel en-
gages a higher gear, while the lever “–” en-
gages a lower gear.
The engagement of a lower (or higher) gear
is only permitted if the engine revs allow it.
fig. 16 F0S0159m
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Engaging the 1st speed
Proceed as follows:
❒press the brake pedal;
❒press button 1on the transmission panel;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal (fully depressing the
pedal quickly to the end of travel posi-
tion and switching off the ASR, if fitted,
with a “lively” departure).
Downshifting to the 1st speed is possible
by operating the lever “−” behind the
steering wheel.
MOVING THE CAR
Starting the vehicle (setting off) is permit-
ted in 1st and 2nd speed (recommended on
road surfaces with poor grip) and reverse
(R).
Notes (concerning vehicle start up)
The gears can only be engaged by press-
ing the brake pedal. If the brake pedal is
not depressed, the display will show a ded-
icated message (see paragraph “Warning
lights and messages”).
Higher speeds that 2acannot be engaged:
in this case the display will show a dedi-
cated message (see paragraph “Warning
lights and messages”).
When setting off on a medium-steep in-
cline, it is advisable to engage the hand-
brake.
Engaging the 2nd speed
Proceed as follows:
❒press the brake pedal;
❒press button 1on the transmission panel;
❒operate the lever “+” on the steering
wheel keeping the brake pedal de-
pressed;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
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Engaging reverse (R)
Reverse (R) can only be engaged with ve-
hicle stationary and brake pedal depressed.
Proceed as follows:
❒press the brake pedal (vehicle com-
pletely stationary);
❒press button Ron the transmission
panel;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
When reverse is engaged, the system
emits an acoustic signal.
If the brake pedal is not depressed (and
the vehicle is stationary), the display will
show a dedicated message (see paragraph
“Warning lights and messages”) and the
system will automatically engage neutral
(N).
ENGAGING NEUTRAL (N)
Neutral (N) can only be engaged with ac-
celerator pedal released, regardless of the
brake pedal condition (depressed or not)
(in any case, pressing the brake pedal is al-
ways recommended).
The display will show the letter Nto-
gether with the active operating mode.
When trying to engage the neutral with
accelerator pedal depressed, the system
will not accept the request and maintain
the speed engaged. In this case the display
will show a dedicated message (see para-
graph “Warning lights and messages”) and
an acoustic signal is emitted.
To engage a speed from the neutral (N)
position, press button 1on the transmis-
sion panel (it is not necessary to press the
brake pedal): the gearbox will immediate-
ly choose the correct gear according to
the vehicle’s speed.
IMPORTANT With the vehicle in motion,
the request is accepted and executed if the
vehicle speed drops below 3 km/h within
3 seconds from the request: if the request
is not executed, the system will keep the
speed engaged or, if the speed of the car
drops below 10 km/h, will put the gearbox
in neutral (N) and the manoeuvre will have
to be repeated.
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DISPLAYED INFORMATION
When the ignition key is turned to the
MAR position, after about 1 second,
the display will show the speed engaged
and the last mode used (AUTO or
MANUAL):
N= neutral;
1= first speed;
2= second speed;
3= third speed;
4= fourth speed;
5= fifth speed;
R= reverse
The vehicle always starts with the mode
AUTO active.
If the SPORT function is used, the display
(fig. 17) inside the turbocharger pressure
gauge will show the word SPORT.
IMPORTANT If 10 seconds elapse with
the ignition key in the MAR position and
the display does not show the gear en-
gaged, turn the key to the STOP position,
wait for the display to switch off and then
repeat the manoeuvre. If the fault persists,
contact an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING BUZZER
For safety reasons, an acoustic warning is
emitted when parking the vehicle with the
gearbox in neutral (N) (the warning can
be heard when the ignition key is turned
to the STOP position).
With the vehicle stationary, engine run-
ning and (1st), (2nd) or (R) gear engaged,
the system turns on the buzzer and au-
tomatically shifts the gearbox to neutral
(N) when:
❒the accelerator and/or the brake pedal
are not operated for at least 3 minutes;
❒the brake pedal is pressed for longer
than 10 minutes;
❒the driver’s door is opened and the ac-
celerator pedal or the brake pedal are
not operated for at least 1.5 seconds;
❒a fault is detected in the transmission.
fig. 17 F0S0287m
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PARKING THE CAR
To park safely, keeping a foot on the brake
pedal, the 1st or reverse (R) gear must be
engaged and, in case of parking uphills/
downhills, the handbrake must be en-
gaged. Wait until the indication of the gear
engaged disappears on the display before
releasing the brake pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (N).
GENERAL WARNINGS
❒With car stationary and gear engaged,
always keep the brake pedal pressed
until you decide to set off, then release
the brake and accelerate gradually.
❒During prolonged stops with the en-
gine running, it is advisable to keep the
gearbox in neutral (N).
❒In order to safeguard the efficiency of
the clutch, do not use the accelerator
to keep the car stationary (e.g. when
stopped on an incline); if the clutch
overheats it could be damaged. Use
the brake pedal or the hand brake and
press the accelerator pedal only when
you decide to set off.
❒Use the 2nd gear only when you need
more control when setting off for ma-
noeuvres on surfaces with poor grip.
❒If, with reverse (R) engaged, you need
to engage the 1st speed or vice versa,
change gear only with vehicle station-
ary and brake pedal pressed.
❒Although it is highly inadvisable, if you
are driving downhill and, for unex-
pected reasons, you let the car move
forward with the transmission in neu-
tral (N), when there is a request to en-
gage a speed, depending on the actu-
al speed of the car, the system will
automatically engage the best speed
for the correct transmission of drive
torque to the wheels.
❒When necessary, with the engine
switched off, it is possible to engage
the 1st speed, reverse (R) or neutral
(N) with key in AVV position and
brake pressed. In this case, it is advis-
able to change allowing at least 5 sec-
onds to elapse between one gear
change and the next to safeguard the
operation of the hydraulic system and
the pump in particular.
❒Fully and quickly depressing the accel-
erator pedal activates a function that
allows a “lively” departure.
❒For departures on a hill, accelerating
gradually but fully immediately after
having released the handbrake or the
brake pedal allows the engine to great-
ly increase the number of revs and
tackle the steepest gradients with
more torque at the wheels.
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
REDUCE GEARS
This message appears in the display to in-
dicate that the driver is using the trans-
mission incorrectly.
Incorrect use (by the driver) could auto-
matically activate a procedure for protect-
ing the system.
MANUAL METHOD
UNAVAILABLE
This message is shown in the display when
it is not possible to select MANUAL
mode with the engine running.
CHECK
TRANSMISSION –
SEE HANDBOOK (red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR,
the warning light turns on and should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light on the instrument pan-
el flashes (together with a message in the
display and a buzzer) to indicate that the
gearbox is faulty.
t
If there is a fault in the trans-
mission, contact an Abarth
Dealership as soon as possible
to check the system.
Contact an Abarth Dealer-
ship if the message remains in
the display.
Contact an Abarth Dealer-
ship if the message remains in
the display.
AUTOMATIC METHOD
UNAVAILABLE
The message appears in the display when
it is not possible to select AUTO mode
with the engine running.
Contact an Abarth Dealer-
ship if the message remains in
the display.
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