check engine light Abarth Punto 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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F0U172Abfig. 168
ENGINE COOLANT fig. 168
The coolant level must be checked when the engine is
cold and must range between the MIN. and MAX. marks
on the reservoir.
If the level is low, slowly pour a mixture of 50%
demineralised water and 50% PARAFLU
UPby
PETRONAS LUBRICANTS through the filler neck A
until the level reaches MAX.
The used engine oil and the replaced oil
filter contain substances that may be
dangerous for the environment. It is
advisable to have oil and filters changed by an
Abarth Dealership where they will be disposed in
accordance with nature and the law.
PARAFLUUPanti-freeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use the same fluid
as in the cooling system when topping up.
PARAFLU
UPmay not be mixed with any other
types of fluids. If this accidentally occurs, do not
start the engine and contact an Abarth
Dealership.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised
water gives freeze protection to -35°C.
When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh
weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40
mixture of PARAFLU
UPand demineralised water.
The engine cooling system is pressurised.
If necessary, only replace the cap with
another genuine one or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the cap from the reservoir when the
engine is hot: danger of scalding.
WARNING
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F0U173Abfig. 169190
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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WASHER FLUID fig. 169
To top up, remove the cap A.
Pour a mixture of water and TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35, in the following concentrations:
30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and 70% water in
summer.
50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 and 50% water in
winter.
At temperatures below -20°C, use undiluted TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35 fluid.
Check level using the reservoir.
Do not travel with the windscreen
washer reservoir empty: the windscreen
washer is fundamental for improving visibility.
WARNING
Certain commercial additives for
windscreen washers are inflammable.
The engine compartment contains hot parts
which could start a fire on contact.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT If the charge level remains under 50% for
a long time, the battery is damaged by sulphation,
reducing its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of freezing (e.g.
already at -10°C). Refer to the paragraph “Car
inactivity” in “Starting and driving” if the car is left
parked for a long time.
If after buying the car, you want to install electrical
accessories which require permanent electrical supply
(alarm, etc.) or accessories influencing the electrical
supply requirements, contact an Abarth Dealership
whose qualified personnel, in addition to suggesting the
most suitable devices available in Lineaccessori Abarth,
will evaluate the overall electric absorption, checking
whether the car’s electric system is capable of
withstanding the load required, or whether it should be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
Since these devices continue absorbing energy even with
the engine off, they gradually run down the battery.WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, including the space-saver,
every two weeks and before long journeys. The pressure
should be checked with the tyre rested and cold.
While driving the car, the pressure increases under
standard conditions: for the correct tyre inflation
pressure, see “Wheels” in the “Technical specifications”
chapter.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre wear fig. 171:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn;
B low pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges;
C high pressure: tread particularly worn in the centre.
The tyres must be replaced when the tread is less than
1.6 mm thick. In all cases, follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒Avoid braking suddenly, high-powered starts and
violent impacts against curbs, potholes or other
obstacles if possible. Driving for long stretches over
bumpy roads can damage the tyres;
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INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped under the
mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.)
which could cause oxidisation of the sheet metal.
Glasses
To clean glasses, use specific window cleaner products.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or
altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with
a cloth in the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment thoroughly at the end of
every winter. Be careful not to direct the jet of water
onto electronic control units. Adequately protect the
upper air vents to prevent damage to the windscreen
wiper motor. Have this operation performed at a
specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the
engine cold and the ignition key in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure that the various
protections (e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.: petrol)
or ketenes (e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens.
Never use flammable products, such as
petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean
the inside of the car. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during the
cleaning operation may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cylinders in the
vehicle: risk of bursting. Aerosol cylinders
must not be exposed to a temperature
exceeding 50°C. When the car is exposed to
sunlight, the internal temperature can greatly
exceed this value.
WARNING
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– internal bulb re placement ..... 168
– replacement ............................. 158
Can holder .................................... 64
Capability for child seat ............... 115
Card holder ................................... 64
Carrying children safely ............... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on isofix
child seat u se ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat u se ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capabilit y ...................................... 120
Carrying children safely ............... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on isofix
child seat u se ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat u se ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capabilit y ...................................... 120
Catalytic converter ...................... 108
CD Changer (capability) ............. 104
Central lo cking .............................. 59
Central lo cking .............................. 71
Chassis (marking) ......................... 206 Chassis mark
ing ............................ 206
Checking le vels ............................. 187
– brake fluid ................................ 191
– engine c oolant ......................... 189
– engine oil .................................. 188
– windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ................................. 190
Child seats ...................................... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on Isofix
child seat u se ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat u se ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capabilit y ...................................... 120
Cigarette ligh ter ............................ 64
Cleaning and maintenance – bodywo rk ................................. 200
– engine compa rtment .............. 202
– front head lights........................ 202
– interiors .................................... 202
– leather seats .............................
203
– plastic parts .............................. 204
– seats and fabric parts ............. 203
– windows ................................... 202
Climate control vents .................. 38
Clutch – technical specifications .......... 208 CO
2at exhaust ............................. 220
CO
2emissions .............................. 220
CODE card .................................... 5
Controls ......................................... 58
Controls for climate control system .......................39-44
Courtesy lig hts .............................. 56
Cruise Control .............................. 54
Dashboard ..................................... 3
– right hand d rive version ........ 257
Day lights (DRL) ........................... 49
– bulb replace ment .................... 162
Dead Lock ...................................... 73
Dead lock ( device) ....................... 73
Defrosting/demisting – heated rear window
and door mirro rs .................. 43-46
– windscreen and front side
windows .................................. 42-45
Demisting/defrosting – heated rear window
and door mirro rs .................. 43-46
– windscreen and front side
windows .................................. 42-45
Dimensions of the car ................. 214
Dipped beam headlights – bulb replace ment .................... 162
– switching on ............................. 49
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Engine compartment – checking le vels ......................... 187
– opening/closing the bonnet .... 81
– washing ..................................... 202
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................... 15
Engine coolant – checking levels and
topping up .................................... 189
– specifications ............................ 218
– temperature gauge and
warning lig ht ................................ 15
Engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) ................................ 4
Engine mark ing .............................. 206
Engine oil – checking levels and
topping up .................................... 188
– consumpt ion ............................ 188
– technical specifications .......... 217
Engine start ing ............................... 131
– bump starting ........................... 152
– emergency starting
(of engine) .................................... 151
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started .............. 132
– ignition switch ......................... 11
– jump starting ............................ 151
– stopping the engine ................ 133 Engine
– engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) 4
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started .............. 132
– identification c odes ................207
– marking ..................................... 206
– stopping the engine ................ 133
– technical specifications .......... 207
Environment (protec tion) ........... 108
EOBD (system) ............................. 92
ESP (system) .................................. 88
External lights (switching on) ..... 49
"e-GSI" system (Gear Shift Indicator) ................ 103
Fiat CODE .................................... 4
Fix&Go Automatic (rapid tyre re pair kit) ................ 152
Flashing (main beams) .................. 50
Fluids (specifications) ......... 217-218
Fluids and lubricants – refuelling ................................... 216
– specifications ..................217-218
Fog lights – bulb replace ment .................... 164
– Cornering Ligh ts function ..... 51
– switching on ............................. 58
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replace ment .................... 162
– switching on ............................. 49
– switching on ............................. 50
Direction Indicators – front bulb repla cement .......... 163
– rear bulb repla cement ........... 165
– side bulb replacement ............ 164
– switching on ............................. 50
Document holder pocket ........... 66
Door po ckets ................................ 63
Doors .............................................. 71 – central locking ......................... 71
– Dead Lock ................................ 73
– door unlocking from
the outside ................................... 72
– locking the doors from
the outside ................................... 71
– locking/unlocking from
the insi de ...................................... 72
– pockets ..................................... 63
DSS (Driving Sport Switch) (car dynamic control system) ... 96
Electrical/electronic devices
(important notes for
installation) .................................. 106
Engine c odes .................................. 207
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Start&Stop system ......................... 99
Starting and driving ....................... 131
Steering lock and ignition switch ....................................... 11-12
Steering wh eel ............................... 34
– adjustment ................................ 34
– turning circle ............................ 209
Steering wheel lock ...................... 12
Steering – steering wheel
adjustment lever ......................... 34
– technical specifications .......... 209
Storage compart ments ...... 61-62-67
Storing the car ............................... 140
Sun roof (Sk y-dome) .................... 68
– emergency operation ............. 70
Sun visors ....................................... 66
Suspensions (technical specifications) ........... 209
Symbols ........................................... 4
Tailgate
– closing th e tailgate .................. 77
– opening th e tailgate ................ 76
– opening the tailgate in
an emer gency .............................. 77 Taillights
– front bulb repla cement .......... 161
– switching on ............................. 49
Technical data ................................ 205
Technical specifications ............... 205
Third brake light – bulb replace ment .................... 166
Towing the car .............................. 179
TPMS (Tyre Inflation Pressure Control System) ......................... 93
Transmission (technical specifications) ........... 208
Trip compu ter ............................... 29
TTC (system) ................................ 91
Turning circle ................................ 209
Tyre Inflation Pressure Control System (TPMS) ........... 93
Tyre press ure ................................ 213
Tyres (wheels) – Fix&Go Automatic rapid tyre
repair kit ...................................... 152
– in the event of a puncture .... 176
– reading rim markings ............. 212
– reading tyre markings ............ 210
– Rim Protector tyr es ...............212
– rims and tyres .......................... 210
– snow cha ins .............................. 139 – snow t
yres ................................ 138
– tyre pr essure ........................... 213
– wheel trim ................................ 210
– winter t yres ............................. 138
Vehicle Ident ification .................. 207
Vehicle identification number pl ate ................................ 205
Vehicle lifting points ..................... 178
Vehicle weig hts ............................. 215
Warning lights and messages .... 141
Washer fluid for windscreen/ rear window
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 190
– specifications ............................ 218
Washing the car – engine compa rtment .............. 202
– inside ......................................... 202
– outside ...................................... 201
Wheel geom etry ........................... 210
Wheel rims ............................. 210-212
Wheels and tyres ......................... 195 – reading rim markings ............. 212
– reading tyre markings ............ 210
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– Rim Protector tyres ...............212
– rims and tyres .......................... 210
– tyre and wh eel types .............. 213
– tyre inflation pressure ........... 213
– wheel trim ................................ 210
When parked ................................ 133
Windows – cleaning ..................................... 51
– windscreen washer fluid ....... 190Windscreen washer
– "smart washing" function ...... 52
– activating ................................... 51
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 190
– nozzles ...................................... 199
– windscreen washer fluid
specifications ............................... 218
Windscreen wiper – blade maintenance .................. 198– blade replacement
.................. 198
– nozzles ...................................... 199
– operation ................................... 51
– rain sensor ............................... 52
Windscreen/rear window wiper blades
– replacement ............................. 198
Winter – snow cha ins .............................. 139
– snow t yres ................................ 138
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Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Parts & Services - Technical Services - \
Service Engineering Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)
Print n. 603.99.163 – 04/2012 – 1 edition
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