lock Abarth Punto 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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AUTOCLOSE
(Automatic central locking with car
moving)
When activated (On), this function locks the doors
automatically when the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.
Proceed as follows to activate (On) or deactivate (Off)
this function:
– press the MENU ESC button briefly: the display will
show a submenu;
– briefly press MENU ESC: On or Off will flash on the
display (depending on previous setting);
– press +or –to make your choice;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the
submenu screen or hold the button down to go back to
the main menu screen without saving;
– hold MENU ESC pressed to go back to the standard
screen or main menu according to the position in the
menu.
SEE RADIO (Display of audio information)
With this function the display shows information about
the sound system.
– Radio: selected radio station frequency or RDS
message, automatic tuning activation or AutoSTore;
– audio CD, MP3 CD: track number;
– CD Changer: CD number and track number;
To show the sound system information on the display
(On) or clear it (Off), proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: On or Off will flash on the
display (depending on previous setting);
– press
+or –to make your choice;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
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F0U019Abfig. 20
Lengthwise direction adjustment fig. 20
Lift lever A and push the seat forwards or backwards: in
the driving position your arms should rest on the rim of
the steering wheel.
Any adjustments should be carried out
only when the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is
locked on the guides by trying to move it back
and forth. Failure to lock the seat in place could
result in the seat moving suddenly and the
driver losing control of the car.
WARNING
The fabric covers on your vehicle have
been designed to resist normal wear and
tear for a long time. Some precautions
are however needed. Avoid prolonged rubbing
against clothing accessories, such as metal
buckles, Velcro strips and the like, which by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in a small
area could cause the breakage of some threads
and damage the upholstery.
FRONT SEATSHeight adjustment fig. 20
(for versions/markets where provided)
Move lever B upwards or downwards to achieve the
required height.
IMPORTANT Adjustment must only be carried out
when seated in the relevant seat.
Backrest angle adjustment fig. 20
Turn knob C.
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For maximum safety, keep the backrest
upright, lean back into it and make sure
that the seat belt fits closely across your chest
and hips.
WARNING
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Always check that the seat is properly
locked on the guides by trying to push it
backwards and forwards.
WARNING
The fabric upholstery of your car is
designed to withstand normal wear and
tear for a long time. Some precautions
are however needed. Avoid prolonged rubbing
against clothing accessories, such as metal
buckles, Velcro strips and the like, which by
applying a high pressure on the fabric in a small
area could cause the breakage of some threads
and damage the upholstery.
Backrest tilting fig. 21
To access the rear seats, pull handle A upwards: the
backrest will fold forwards and the seat will slide
forwards when you push the backrest.
When you put the backrest back up, the seat will return
to its original position (mechanical memory).
fig. 21F0U020Ab
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REAR SEATS
To fold the rear seats, refer to the “Extending the boot”
paragraph in this section.
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Any adjustment of the steering wheel
position must be carried out only with
the car stationary and the engine turned off.
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STEERING WHEEL
The driver can adjust the height and axial position of the
steering wheel.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
❒ release lever A-fig. 24 by pushing it forwards
(position 1);
❒ adjust the steering wheel;
❒ lock lever A by pulling it towards the steering wheel
(position 2).
fig. 24F0U024Ab
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It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) which could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate warranty
and also result in non-compliance of the car
with type-approval requirements.
WARNING
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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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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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INITIALISATION PROCEDURE
After the battery has been disconnected or a fuse has
blown, the operation of the sliding roof must be
initialised again.
Proceed as follows:
❒press button A-fig. 65 in closing position;
❒ hold the button down so that the sunroof closes in
stages;
❒ after complete closure, wait for sunroof’s electric
motor to stop.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from
the ignition to avoid the risk of injury to those still
inside the car due to accidental operation of the
sunroof. Improper use of the roof can be dangerous.
Before and during operation, always check that no-one
is exposed to the risk of being injured by the moving
sunroof or by objects getting caught or hit by it.
F0U066Abfig. 66
EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the switch does not work, the sunroof can be
operated manually as follows:
❒ remove the protective cap located between the two
shutters;
❒ take the Allen key (provided as standard) from the
toolbox in the boot;
❒ insert the key into hole A-fig. 66 and turn it:
– clockwise to open the roof;
– anticlockwise to close the roof.
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DOORS
DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking from the outside
With the doors closed, press button Áon the remote
control fig. 67 or insert the key into the lock of the door
on the driver’s side and turn it clockwise fig. 68. The
locking of the doors is signalled by the LED on button
A-fig. 69 flashing once. The doors can be locked only if
they are all shut. If one or more doors are open after
pressing button Áon the remote control fig. 67, the
direction indicators and the LED on the button A-fig. 69
flash quickly for approximately 3 seconds.
F0U067Abfig. 67
If one or more doors are open after turning the key,
only the LED on button A-fig. 69 will blink rapidly for
approximately three seconds. If the doors are closed but
the boot is open, the doors are locked: the direction
indicators (only when locking is carried out using button
Á fig. 67) and the LED on button A-fig. 69 flash quickly
for approximately 3 seconds.
With this function on, you can still unlock the other
doors by pressing button A-fig. 69 on the central control
panel.
Double-tapping button Áon the remote control fig. 67
activates the dead lock device (see “Dead lock”).
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