ignition Abarth Punto 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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F0U036Abfig. 36
The daytime lights are an alternative to
dipped beam headlights for driving
during the daytime. They are compliant in
countries where is it obligatory to have lights on
during the day and permitted in those where it is
not obligatory. Daytime running lights cannot
replace dipped headlights when driving at night
or through tunnels. The use of daytime running
lights is governed by the highway code of the
country in which you are driving. Comply with
legal requirements.
WARNING
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
The left-hand stalk operates most of the external lights.
The ignition key has to be in the MAR position for the
exterior lights to come on. The instrument panel and
the various dashboard controls will come on with the
external lights.
The twist switch positions are shown in fig. 36:
ODay lights (D.R.L.)
6 Day lights (D.R.L.) and side lights
2Side lights and dipped headlamps
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) fig. 36
(for versions/markets where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR and the twist
switch turned to position
Othe daytime running lights
are automatically activated; the other lights and interior
lighting remain off.
DIPPED HEADLAMPS/SIDE LIGHTS fig. 36
With the ignition key turned to MAR, turn the twist
switch to
2. If dipped beams are activated, the daytime
running lights go out and the side lights and dipped
headlights come on. The warning light
3on the
instrument panel comes on. When the ignition key is
turned to STOP or removed and the twist switch is
turned from
Oto 2, all the side lights and number
plate lights come on. The warning light
3
on the
instrument panel comes on. The automatic operation of the daytime running lights
can be activated/deactivated via the display menu (see
“Reconfigurable multifunction display” paragraph in this
section). If the daytime running lights are deactivated, no
light comes on when the twist switch is turned to
O.
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F0U038Abfig. 38
WINDOW WASHING
The right-hand lever fig. 38 controls windscreen
wiper/washer and heated rear window wiper/washer
operation.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
The twist switch on the right stalk can be moved to four
different positions:
Owindscreen wiper off;
≤intermittent operation;
≥slow operation;
¥fast operation.
Move the stalk to position A (unstable) to limit
operation to the time for which the stalk is held in this
position.
When the stalk is moved, the light
3on the
instrument panel will light up and the corresponding
message will appear in the display (see “Warning lights
and messages”) as long as the function is on. The
warning light comes on when the lever is operated and
stays on until the function is automatically deactivated.
Each movement of the lever only increases the amount
of time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the lever pulled towards the steering wheel for
more than 2 seconds.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS WITH CORNERING
LIGHTS FUNCTION
When the dipped headlamps are on and the speed is
below 40 km/h, if the steering wheel rotation angle is
large or the direction indicators are on, a light
(incorporated in the fog light) will come on on the
relevant side to improve visibility at nightime. This
function can be activated/deactivated via the display
menu (see “Display functions” in this section).
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Do not use the rear window wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice. In such
conditions, the rear window wiper may be
subjected to excessive stress, prompting
intervention from the motor protection which
prevents operation for a few seconds. If
operation is not restored, even after turning the
key and restarting the engine, go to an Abarth
Dealership.
Deactivation
Move the stalk twist switch away from the position
≤fig. 38 or turn the ignition key to STOP. When the
engine is next started (key at MAR), the sensor will not
be reactivated even if the twist switch is still at
≤fig.
38. To activate the rain sensor, you have to move the
twist switch from
≤to another position and then back
to
≤. Rain sensor activation will be indicated by at
least one wiper “stroke” even if the windscreen is dry.
REAR WINDOW WASHER/ WIPER
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
The function stops when the stalk is released. Turning
the twist switch from O to
'will operate the rear
window wiper as follows:
❒ in intermittent mode if the windscreen wiper is off;
❒ synchronised operation (but with half-stroke
frequency) when the windscreen wiper is on;
❒ continuous operation with reverse engaged and
function on. The rear window wiper will operate in continuous
mode when the windscreen wiper is on and reverse
gear is engaged.
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard (unstable
position) the rear window washer jet will activate.
Keep the stalk pushed for more than half a second to
activate the rear window wiper as well.
Releasing the stalk will activate the smart washing
function, as described for the windscreen wiper.
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F0U040Abfig. 40
CEILING LIGHTS
FRONT COURTESY LIGHT WITH SPOT
LIGHTS fig. 40
Switch A is used to switch on/off courtesy lights.
With the switch A in the middle position, the lights C
and D go on/off when front doors are opened/closed.
With switch A pressed to the left, the lights C and D
are always off.
With switch A pressed to the right, the lights C and D
are always on.
Lights switch on/off progressively. The switch B is a spot light; when the ceiling light is off,
it switches the following on individually:
❒
light C if pressed on the left side;
❒ light D if pressed on the right side.
CAUTION Before getting out of the car, make sure
both switches are in the middle position; when the
doors are closed, lights switch off preventing a possible
discharge of the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left in on position, the
courtesy light switches off automatically 15 minutes
after the engine switching off.
Courtesy light timing
On certain versions, to facilitate getting in/out of the car
at night or in poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have
been provided.
TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE
The courtesy lights switch on according to the following
modes:
❒ for about 10 seconds when unlocking the front
doors;
❒ for about 3 minutes when opening one of the side
doors;
❒ for about 10 seconds when closing the doors.
The timed period is interrupted when the ignition is
turned to “MAR – ON”.
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TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE
After removing the key from the ignition, the courtesy
lights switch on according to the following modes:
❒ within 2 minutes from turning the engine off for
about 10 seconds;
❒ when opening one of the side doors for about
3 minutes;
❒ when one of the doors is closed for a period of
about 10 seconds.
The timed delay period ends automatically when the
doors are locked.
F0U041Abfig. 41
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT fig. 41
For versions fitted with boot light, the light comes on
automatically when opening the tailgate and it will go
off when closing.
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F0U043Abfig. 43F0U044Abfig. 44
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on only with the ignition key
at STOP or removed, by moving the left stalk twist
switch first to
Oand then to 6or 2.
The warning light 3on the instrument panel comes on.
FOG LIGHTS fig. 44
(for versions/markets where provided)
To turn the front fog lights on, press the button 5with
the side lights on.
The warning light 5in the instrument panel will come on.
Press the button again to turn the lights off.
The use of fog lights is governed by the highway code of
the country in which you are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS fig. 43
They are turned on by pressing switch A, regardless of
the position of the ignition key.
With the device on, warning lights Îand ¥light up in
the instrument panel. Press the switch again to turn the
lights off. The use of hazard warning lights is governed
by the highway code of the country you are in. Comply
with legal requirements.
Emergency braking
During emergency braking, the hazard warning lights
come on automatically and warning lights Îand ¥in the
panel come on at the same time. The function switches
off automatically when the nature of the braking changes.
This function complies with the relevant legal regulations
currently in force.
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F0U046Abfig. 46
F0U045Abfig. 45
DOOR LOCK fig. 47
To lock all doors at the same time, press button A,
located on the centre console control panel, regardless
of the position of the ignition key.
REAR FOG LIGHT fig. 45
These lights come on, with the dipped headlights on or
with the side lights and fog lights on (for versions/
markets where provided) by pressing the button
4.
The warning light 4in the instrument panel will come on.
Press the button again to turn the lights off, or turn off
the dipped beams and/or the front fog lights (where
provided).
The use of rear fog lamps is governed by the Highway
Code of the country you are in. Comply with legal
requirements.
HEATED REAR WINDOW fig. 46
Press button A to turn this function on.
With the heated rear windscreen on, this function will
turn off automatically after about 20 minutes.
F0U047Abfig. 47
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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This intervenes in the case of an impact causing:
❒cutting off fuel supply with resultant engine
switching-off;
❒ automatically unlocking the doors;
❒ switching on of all interior lights.
The intervention of the system is indicated by a message
shown on the display. Carefully check the car for fuel
leaks, for instance in the engine compartment, under the
car or near the tank area. After an impact, turn the
ignition key to STOP to avoid draining the battery.
If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do not
reactivate the system to avoid the risk of fire.
WARNING
Door unlocking in the event of an accident
If the fuel cut-off system activates following an accident,
the doors will be automatically unlocked to allow access
to the passenger compartment from the outside and the
ceiling lights will be switched on at the same time. The
doors can always be opened from the inside of the car
by using the appropriate controls.
Restoring the fuel cut-off system
If no fuel leaks are detected after the collision and the
car is able to start again, restore the operation of the
cut-off system as described below.
The following procedure should be carried out to
restore the correct operation of the vehicle:
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒ activate the right indicator;
❒ deactivate the right indicator;
❒ activate the left indicator;
❒ deactivate the left indicator;
❒ activate the right indicator;
❒ deactivate the right indicator;
❒ activate the left indicator;
❒ deactivate the left indicator;
❒ turn the key to STOP.
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F0U057Abfig. 56
CAN HOLDER fig. 56
There are two cup/can holders on the central console
(behind the handbrake).
F0U058Abfig. 57
CARD HOLDERS fig. 57
The central console has slots where you can keep
telephone cards, tickets, CDs.
CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 58
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is located on the central tunnel in front of the
handbrake. Press button A to switch on the cigar lighter
when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
After about 15 seconds the button will return to its
original position automatically and the cigar lighter is
ready for use. For versions/markets where provided,
there may be a power socket in place of the cigar
lighter.
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F0U065Abfig. 65
SKY DOME SUNROOF
(for versions/markets where provided)
The large electric sunroof comprises two panes of glass,
one of which is mobile and the other fixed. These are
equipped with two shutters (front and rear) that can be
moved manually. The shutters can be used in “fully
closed” or “fully open” positions (they have no fixed
intermediate positions). To open the shutters: grip the
handle A-fig. 65, release it and pull it in the direction of
the arrows to the “fully open” position. To close them,
carry out the procedure in reverse. The sun roof can be
operated only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
The controls A-B fig. 65 on a dedicated control panel
near the front ceiling lights open and close the sunroof. Opening
Press and hold button B-fig. 65, and the front pane will
mode to the “spoiler” position; press button B-fig. 65
again for over half a second to make the sunroof slide
automatically to the fully open position; press the
button once more to stop the sunroof at an
intermediate position.
Closing
From the fully open position, press button A-fig. 65 for
over half a second to move the front pane to the
“spoiler” position; press the button again to stop the
sunroof at an intermediate position; press button A-fig.
65 once more and hold it down to close the sunroof
completely.
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