tow Abarth Grande Punto 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
WARNING
Before fitting the hook,
clean accurately its thread-
ed seat. Before starting to tow, make
sure to have tighten the hook.
WARNING
Before starting to tow, disen-
gage the steering lock (see
paragraph “Ignition device” in section
“Dashboard and controls”). When
towing, remember that without the
help of the brake booster and power
steering, a greater effort is required on
the pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible cables for towing and
avoid jerks. During towing operations
make sure that fastening the joint to
the car does not damage the compo-
nents in contact with it. When towing
the car, you must comply with the spe-
cific traffic regulations regarding the
tow ring and how to tow on the road.
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IMPORTANT The Programmed Mainte-
nance coupons are specified by the Man-
ufacturer. The failure to have them car-
ried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all
Abarth Dealership, at pre-established
times.
If during each operation, in addition to the
ones programmed, the need arises for fur-
ther replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with the explicit agree-
ment of the Customer.IMPORTANT You are advised to contact
Abarth Dealership in the event of any mi-
nor operating faults, without waiting for
the next service coupon.
If your car is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one service coupon
and the other must be reduced.SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for en-
suring long car life under the best condi-
tions.
This is why Abarth has programmed a se-
ries of checks and maintenance operations
every 30,000 km.
It is however important to remember that
scheduled servicing does not completely
cover all the car’s requirements: also in
the initial period before 30,000 km service
coupon and later, between one coupon
and another, ordinary care is still required
such as for example routine check and
topping up the level of fluids, tyre pressure
check, etc...

USE OF THE CAR
UNDER HEAVY
CONDITIONS
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and
repeated with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g.: door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒urban routes;
carry out checks more frequently than re-
quired on Service Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
PERIODICAL CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒check light system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, etc.);
❒check windscreen wiper/washer op-
eration and windscreen/rear window
blade position/wear.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia
products, designed and produced specifi-
cally for Abarth cars (see table “Capaci-
ties” in section “Technical specifications”).
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PERFORMANCE
Top admitted speed after initial car use in km/h.
1.4 T-JET
208
Weights (kg)1.4 T-JET
Empty weight (including all fluids, fuel tank at 90% and with no optional): 1185
Payload (*) including the driver: 480
Maximum admitted loads (**)
– front axle:950
– rear axle:850
– total: 1665
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:500
– trailer without brakes: 400
Maximum load on roof: 75
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes): 60
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot and/or on the roof so that they comply with these
limits.
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Rear window washer
– control ............................................ 49
– fluid level ........................................ 168
Rear window wiper............................. 174
Rearview mirrors
– door mirrors ................................. 32
– driving mirror ................................ 31
Refuelling............................................... 89
Rev counter .......................................... 14
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 73
Rubber hoses ....................................... 174
Safety devices ..................................... 91
Seat adjustment ................................... 28
Seat belts
– general instructions ..................... 95
– load limiters ................................... 94
– maintenance .................................. 97
– use ................................................... 92
Seats
– adjustment ..................................... 28
– cleaning ........................................... 179
– tilting (rear seats).......................... 29
Snow chains ......................................... 119
Sound system ...................................... 121Speedometer ....................................... 14
Starting the engine
– emergency start-up ...................... 134
– ignition switch ............................... 13
– stopping the engine....................... 111
– warming up the engine ................ 111
Steering.................................................. 186
Steering column lock ......................... 12
Steering wheel (adjustment) ............ 31
Sunroof.................................................. 62
Sun visors ............................................. 61
Suspensions .......................................... 186
Symbols ................................................. 7
Tailgate ................................................ 68
Technical specifications ..................... 181
Third brake light ................................. 145
Top speeds ........................................... 191
Towing the car .................................... 159
Towing trailers
– tow hook installation ................... 118
T.P.M.S. system.................................... 84
Transmission ........................................ 185
Tyre pressure ...................................... 189
Oddment compartments .................. 60
Paint ..................................................... 177
Performance ........................................ 191
Plates
– bodywork paint
identification plate ....................... 183
– model plate ................................... 182
Pollen filter ........................................... 170
Power socket ...................................... 60
Pretensioners ...................................... 94
Protecting the environment ............. 90
Puddle/door light................................. 55
Radio transmitters and cellular
telephones ......................................... 89
Rain sensor............................................ 50
Rear ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ........................... 143
– control ............................................ 56
Rear doors emergency lock device . 81
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 143
– control button .............................. 55

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PROVISIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF A VEHICLE
AT THE END OF ITS LIFE-CYCLE
For years now Fiat has been developing its global commitment towards the safeguarding and protection of the Environment through
the continuous improvement of its production processes and the making of increasingly more “eco friendly” products. With a view
to guaranteeing the best possible service to clients in full observance of environmental standards and in response to the obligations
imposed by European Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, Fiat offers its clients the possibility to hand in their vehicle* at
the end of its life span without additional costs.
The European Directive, in fact, provides for the take-back of the vehicle without the last holder or owner of the same incurring
expenses due to the fact that the market value of the vehicle is zero or negative. In particular, in almost all of the countries of the
European Union, up until 1st January 2007, take-back of the vehicle free of charge only applies to vehicles registered from 1 July 2002
on, while, from 2007 on, take-back will be carried out free of charge, independently of the year of registration, provided that the
vehicle still contains all its essential component parts (especially engine and body) and is free from additional waste materials.
Our contracted network of authorised treatment facilities has been carefully selected in order to provide a quality service to our
customers by de-polluting and recycling “End of Life Vehicles” to approved environmental standards. To find out the location of your
nearest authorised treatment facility, offering free of charge take-back, simply contact one of our dealers or refer to the Fiat web
site or call the toll free number 00800 3428 0000.
(*)
Passenger transportation vehicles to seat a max. of nine persons, having a total admissible weight of 3.5 t