inflation pressure Abarth Grande Punto 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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INDEX
DASHBOARD
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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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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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❒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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WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys. The pressure should be
checked with the tyre rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressure, see
“Wheels” in “Technical specifications”
section.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 6:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case, com-
ply with the laws in the country where the
car is being driven.
fig. 6F0M0160m
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒As far as possible, avoid sharp braking
and screech starts etc. Be careful not
to hit the kerb, potholes or other ob-
stacles hard. Driving for long stretch-
es over bumpy roads can damage the
tyres;
❒periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side wall, abnormal
swelling or irregular tyre wear. If any of
these occur, have the car seen to at a
Abarth Dealership;
❒avoid overloading the car when travel-
ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop immediate-
ly and charge it to avoid damage to the
tyre, the rim, suspensions and steering
system;
❒tyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are
a sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the
spare wheel;
❒ in the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒ if a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front
and rear tyres, it is advisable to change
them over every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same side
of the car so as not to reverse the di-
rection of rotation.
Remember that road holding
depends also on the correct
tyre inflating pressure.
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Version Rims (**) Tyres
1.4 T-JET6.5J x 17 ET36 205/45 R17 88V
7J x 17 ET39 215/45 R17 91Y (*)
(*) Unchainable tyres
(**) Spacing of studs 100 mm and studs M12 x 1.5 use only wheels specified for this car.
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Tyres Medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
215/45 R17 91Y 2.3 2.1 2.2 2.2
205/45 R17 88V 2.3 2.1 2.2 2.2
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
When running at speed higher than 160 km/h, inflate tyres at full load inflation values.
With T.P.M.S. system, pressure value shall be + 0.1 bar than prescribed value.

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1.4 T-JET
Tank capacity 45
Riserve 5 ÷ 7
Only refuel cars with petrol engines with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 98 (Specifica EN 228).
FUEL CAPACITY (litres) ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1.4 T-JET
litres kg
Sump and filter 2.6 –
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Tyres Medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
215/45 R17 91Y 2.3 2.1 2.2 2.2
205/45 R17 88V 2.3 2.1 2.2 2.2
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
When running at speed higher than 160 km/h, inflate tyres at full load inflation values.
With T.P.M.S. system, pressure value shall be + 0.1 bar than prescribed value.
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