tyre pressure Abarth Grande Punto 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSDASHBOARD ...................................................................... 5
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 7
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 7
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 8
ALARM ................................................................................... 11
IGNITION DEVICE .............................................................. 12
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................ 13
INSTRUMENTS..................................................................... 14
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY .... 16
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 25
FRONT SEATS ..................................................................... 28
REAR SEATS .......................................................................... 29
HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................................. 30
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 31
REARVIEW MIRRORS......................................................... 31
CLIMATE CONTROL.......................................................... 33
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 34
AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................... 40
EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 47
WINDOW WASHING....................................................... 49
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 52CEILING LIGHTS.................................................................. 54
CONTROLS ........................................................................... 55
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH .................................................. 57
INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 58
SKY-DOME SUNROOF ..................................................... 62
DOORS .................................................................................. 64
POWER WINDOWS/WINDOW WINDERS .............. 66
BOOT ...................................................................................... 68
BONNET................................................................................. 71
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 73
HEADLIGHTS........................................................................ 74
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 76
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 78
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 83
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM - T.P.M.S. . 84
SPORT BOOST..................................................................... 87
WIRING FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM ......................... 88
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 88
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 89
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT............................. 90
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ESP SYSTEM
(Electronic Stability
Program)
The ESP system is an electronic system
controlling the car stability in the event of
tyre grip loss.
The ESP system is therefore particularly
useful when grip conditions of the road sur-
faces changes.
In addition to the ESP system, ASR system
and Hill Holder, (for versions/markets,
where provided) also the MSR system (ad-
justing the engine braking torque) and the
HBA system (improving the braking force
during emergency braking) are provided.
ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION
It is signalled by the blinking of the warn-
ing light
áon the instrument panel, to in-
form the driver that the car is in critical
stability and grip conditions.
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BRAKE ASSIST
(emergency braking assistance
integral with ESP)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The system, which cannot be cut out, rec-
ognizes emergency braking (on the ground
of the brake pedal operation speed) and
considerably increases the pressure in the
brake circuit thus supporting the driver to
obtain prompt and effective braking.
Brake Assist is deactivated on the versions
equipped with ESP, in the event of ESP sys-
tem failure (indicated by warning light
áswitching on together with the message
on the multifunction display, where pro-
vided).
When the ABS cuts in, and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep it pressed; in doing so you will
stop in the shortest amount of space
possible under the current road con-
ditions.
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TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING
SYSTEM - T.P.M.S.
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The car can be equipped with the T.P.M.S.
(Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). This
system consists of a radio-frequency sen-
sor, installed on each wheel (on the rim
inside the tyre) that sends pressure infor-
mation to the control unit.IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT
THE T.P.M.S. SYSTEM
Failure indications will not be stored and
therefore will not be displayed when turn-
ing the engine off and on again. If failure
persists, the control unit will send warn-
ing indications to the instrument panel on-
ly after a few seconds when the car is
moving.
IMPORTANT Strong radio- frequency
noises could inhibit regular operation of
the T.P.M.S. system. This condition is in-
dicated by a dedicated message on the dis-
play that will disappear automatically as
soon as radio-frequency noises will stop
to disturb the system.
Pay the utmost attention
when checking or inflating
tyres. Excessive pressure impairs road
holding, increases suspension and
wheel stress and causes abnormal
tyre wear.
WARNING
Tyre pressure should be
checked with tyres rested
and cold. Should it become necessary
for whatever reason to check pressure
with hot tyres, do not reduce pressure
although it is higher than the pre-
scribed value but repeat the check
when tyres are cold.
WARNING
The T.P.M.S. system helps
the driver to monitor tyre
pressure since the driver is the always
responsible for proper inflation pres-
sure of tyres and spare wheel (see
paragraph “Wheels” in section “Car
Maintenance”).
WARNING
T.P.M.S. system cannot indi-
cate sudden tyre pressure
drops (e.g.: tyre burst). In this event,
brake the car cautiously and avoid
sudden steering.
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Replacing standard tyres
with winter tyres and vice
versa involves T.P.M.S. system set-up
that shall be performed at Abarth
Dealerships only.
WARNING
The T.P.M.S. system requires
special equipment. Consult
Abarth Dealership to know what type
of accessories are compatible with
the system (wheels, wheel caps, etc.).
Using other accessories could cause
system malfunctioning.
WARNING
Tyre pressure could change
according to outside tem-
perature. For this reason the T.P.M.S.
system could temporarily indicate low
tyre pressure. In this event check pres-
sure with cold tyres and restore prop-
er inflation values if required.
WARNING
If the car is fitted with
T.P.M.S. system, tyre and/or
rim removal and refitting operations
involve special precautions; to pre-
vent damages or wrong sensor refit-
ting, contact Abarth Dealership to
have tyre and/or rim changed.
WARNING
If the car is fitted with
T.P.M.S. system, when chang-
ing a tyre, change also the rubber seal
of the valve. Contact a Abarth Deal-
ership.
WARNING
Strong radio-frequency nois-
es could inhibit the regular
operation of the T.P.M.S. system.
This condition will be indicated by a
message on the multfunction display
(for versions/markets, where provid-
ed). The warning message will go off
automatically as soon as the radio-
frequency noise will stop to disturb
the system.
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CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of your
car down and lower the amount of toxic
emissions released into the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
ly at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:
if the pressure is too low, consumption
levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the car
(especially when driving in town) and its
trim greatly affects consumption and sta-
bility.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof as soon as they are no longer
used. These accessories lower air pene-
tration and adversely affect consumption
levels. When needing to carry particular-
ly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
which greatly affects the engine leading to
higher consumption (on average up to
+20%). When the temperature outside
the car permits it, use the air vents where
possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
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CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be noted:
❒ park the car in covered, dry and if pos-
sible well-ventilated premises;
❒ engage a gear;
❒ check that the handbrake is not en-
gaged;
❒disconnect the battery negative termi-
nal and check the battery charge. This
check is to be repeated every three
months. Recharge if the optical indica-
tor shows a dark colour without the
central green area;
❒ clean and protect the painted parts us-
ing protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts
using special compounds readily avail-
able;
❒ sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper
blades and lift them off the glass;
❒ slightly open the windows;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perforat-
ed plastic sheet. Do not use sheets of
non-perforated plastic as they do not
allow moisture on the car body to
evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the nor-
mal specified pressure and check it at
intervals;
❒ if you don’t disconnect the battery from
the electric system, check its charge
every month and recharge it if the op-
tical indicator shows a dark colour
without the central green area;
❒ do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off
the car alarm with the remote control.

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GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 122
LOW BRAKE FLUID............................................................ 122
HANDBRAKE ON................................................................ 122
AIR BAG FAILURE ................................................................ 123
ENGINE COOLANT HIGH TEMPERATURE ................ 123
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.......................................... 124
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......................................... 124
EBD SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 124
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE (EOBD) ........ 125
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED.......... 126
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE......................................................... 126
FUEL RESERVE ....................................................................... 126
EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE........................................... 127
REAR FOG LIGHTS.............................................................. 127
ESP SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 127
SIDE LIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS.................................... 128
FOLLOW ME HOME ........................................................... 128
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ........................ 128
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR .................... 128
FRONT FOG LIGHTS.......................................................... 128ACTIVATION OF THE SPORT BOOST FUNCTION 128
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 128
CHECK TIRE PRESSARE .................................................... 129
INSUFFICIENT TYRE PRESSURE ..................................... 129
TIRE PRESSURE NOT SUITABLE FOR THE SPEED .... 129
POSSIBILITY OF ICE ON THE ROAD ........................... 130
LIMITED FUEL DISTANCE ................................................ 130
ASR SYSTEM.......................................................................... 130
SET SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .......................................... 130
INSUFFICIENT BATTERY CHARGE .............................. 131
INCOMPLETE CAR DOOR CLOSURE .......................... 131
VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM -
FIAT CODE - FAILURE ...................................................... 131
BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................. 132
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 132
GENERIC SIGNAL ............................................................... 132
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MESSAGES ON THE MULTI-
FUNCTIONAL RESETTABLE
DISPLAY
Check tire pressure
The message is visualized on the display in
the event that two or more tires turn out
to be under inflated. The display will show
the information regarding each tire in se-
quence.
In this event it is advisable to proceed as
soon as possible with the inflation of the
tires in order to return the pressure val-
ues back to the recommended ones (see
paragraph “ Recommended cold inflation
pressures” in the “Technical Data” chap-
ter).Insufficient tyre pressure
The message is visualized on the display
when the pressure of one or more tires
goes under a fixed threshold. In this way
the T.P.M.S. system informs the driver that
there is the possibility that one or more
tires are dangerously under inflated and
there probably is a puncture.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving
with one or more deflated tires since the
driveability of the vehicle can be jeopar-
dized. Stop the car trying not to brake or
to steer roughly. Immediately fix the tire
using the suitable kit (see the “Emergen-
cies” chapter) and refer to the Abarth
Dealership as soon as possible.
Tire pressure not suitable
for the speed
If one foresees to drive at a speed high-
er than 160 km/h, it is necessary to inflate
the tires to a higher pressure as recom-
mended in the “Recommended inflation
pressures” paragraph.
This message is viewed on the display in
the event the T.P.M.S. system (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) notes that
the pressure of one or more of the tires
is not suitable for the speed of the vehi-
cle at the moment (see what reported in
the “Insufficient tire pressure” paragraph
of this chapter).IMPORTANT In this event immediately
reduce your speed since the overheating
of the tire could jeopardize the perfor-
mance and the life of the tire, as well as,
in extreme cases, cause the tire explosion.
Very high radio frequencies
can cause troubles and in-
hibit the correct functioning of the
T.P.M.S. system.
This event is indicated to the driver
with a specific message (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided). This
message will disappear automatical-
ly as soon as the radio frequency dis-
turbance ceases to perturb the sys-
tem.
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BRAKE PAD WEAR
(amber yellow)
The symbol displays together
with a specific message if brake pads are
worn; if necessary, replace them as soon
as possible.
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CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets,
where provided) (green)
The symbol displays together
with a specific message rotating the Cruise
Control ring to ON.
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GENERIC SIGNAL
(amber yellow)
The symbol displays together
with a specific message following these
events.
Specific messages display.
Engine oil pressure sensor fault
The symbol displays together with a spe-
cific message when an engine oil pressure
sensor fault is detected. Refer to the Abarth
dealership for repairs.
Fuel stop system activation
The symbol displays together with a spe-
cific message when the fuel stop system
activates.
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Fault of tyre pressure monitoring
system (for versions/markets,
where provided)
The symbol displays together with a spe-
cific message when a fault of the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system T.P.M.S. (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) is de-
tected.
As soon as possible, refer to the Abarth
dealership for repairs.
If one or more wheels provided with sen-
sors are fitted, a symbol displays until ini-
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❒make sure the compressor switch D-
fig. 5is set to 0 (off), start the engine
and fit plug E-fig. 6into the nearest
current outlet and then turn on the
compressor by setting switch D-fig. 5
to I(on). Inflate the tyre to the pres-
sure specified in paragraph “Inflation
pressure” in section “Technical Speci-
fications”. Check tyre pressure on gauge F-fig.
5 with compressor off to obtain pre-
cise reading;
❒if after 5 minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage com-
pressor from valve and current outlet,
then move the car forth for approx. ten
metres in order to distribute the seal-
ing fluid inside the tyre evenly, then re-
peat the inflation operation;
❒If after this operation it is still impossi-
ble after 5 minutes to reach at least 1.8
bar, do not start driving since the tyre
is excessively damaged and the quick
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee suit-
able sealing, contact Abarth Dealership;
❒if reaching the tyre pressure specified
in paragraph “Inflation pressure” in sec-
tion “Technical Specifications”, start
driving immediately;
Apply the sticker in a visible
position for the driver to in-
dicate that the tyre has been treat-
ed with the quick tyre repair kit. Dri-
ve carefully especially when corner-
ing. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Avoid
heavy braking and accelerating.
WARNING
❒after driving for about 10 minutes stop
and check again the tyre pressure; pull
up the handbrake;
If the pressure falls below 1.8
bars, do not drive any further:
the quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go au-
tomatic cannot guarantee proper hold
because the tyre is too much damaged.
Contact Abarth Dealership.
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