Abarth Punto 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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SET TEMPERATURE ALIGNMENT
(MONO function)
Press the MONO button to align the temperature
between the driver side and passenger side.
Then turn the AUTO or MONO knob to
increase/decrease the temperature between the two
areas by the same amount.
Press MONO again to deactivate the function.
CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
Press button òto switch on the climate control system
compressor.
Compressor engagement
❒ the LED on button òis lit up;
❒ symbol òis shown on the display.
Compressor off
❒ the LED on button òis off;
❒ symbol òdisappears from the display;
❒ internal air recirculation excluded.
With the climate control compressor switched off, air
cannot be introduced into the passenger compartment
that has a lower temperature than the outside air; in
this case the òsymbol in the display will flash. The deactivation of the climate control compressor is
memorised even after the engine has stopped. To turn the
climate control compressor back on, press button
òagain
or press AUTO: if you press AUTO, the other manual
settings will be cancelled.
SETTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTION
Press one or more of buttons Q/E /Z to manually
select one of the 7 possible air distribution settings for
the passenger compartment:
Q Air flow to the windscreen and front side
window vents to demist/defrost them.
Z Air flow to the front and rear footwell vents. This
air distribution allows the passenger
compartment to be warmed up quickly.
Q
Z EAir flow distribution between front and rear
vents, centre/side dashboard vents, rear vent and
windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting vents.
E Air flow distribution to centre/side dashboard
vents (passenger’s body).
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Q Air flow distribution between the footwell
Z vents and the windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting vents. This distribution
setting allows the passenger compartment to
warm up efficiently and prevents the windows
from misting up.
ZE Air flow distribution between footwell vents
(hotter air) and centre/side dashboard vents and
rear vent (cooler air).
EQ Air flow distribution between centre/side
dashboard vents, rear vent and windscreen and
front side window demisting/defrosting vents.
This distribution setting ventilates the passenger
compartment well and prevents the windows
from misting up.
IMPORTANT For the climate control system to
function, at least one of the following buttons must be
on: Q/E /Z . The system does not allow all the buttons
Q /E /Z to be switched off.
IMPORTANT Push the OFF button to turn the climate
control system back on: in this way, all operating
conditions saved before switching off are restored.
To restore automatic control of the air distribution
after a manual selection, press the AUTO button. ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets where provided)
This device warms up the passenger compartment more
quickly when it is very cold and the engine coolant
temperature is low.
In these conditions, the device comes on automatically
when the engine is started and the fan is on.
The additional heater turns off automatically after
reaching the required comfort conditions.
IMPORTANT The heater will not turn on if the battery
voltage is too low.
SWITCHING OFF THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Press the OFF button.
The following information is shown on the display:
❒
the word OFF;
❒ outside temperature reading;
❒ indication that air recirculation is switched on (LED
on button
Ton).
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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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The ¥or Îlights will blink on the instrument panel.
The indicators switch off automatically when the
steering wheel is straightened.
Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, place the left lever in
the unstable position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the selected side flashes three
times and then switches off automatically.
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This allows the space surrounding the car to be lit up
for a certain period of time.
Activation
With the key turned to STOP or removed, pull the left-
hand stalk towards the steering wheel within 2 minutes
from when the engine is turned off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the lights will
remain on for an extra 30 seconds up to a maximum of
210 seconds; then the lights are switched off
automatically.
fig. 37F0U037Ab
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS fig. 36
With twist switch in position
2, push the stalk forward
toward the dashboard (stable position). The warning
light
1on the instrument panel will come on. Pulling
the stalk towards the steering wheel, the main beams
are turned off and the dipped beams on.
FLASHING fig. 36
You can flash the beams pulling the stalk toward the
steering wheel (unstable position). The warning light
1
on the instrument panel will come on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 37
Place the lever in the (stable) position:
up (position
1): activates the right direction indicator;
down (position
2): activates the left direction indicator.
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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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The wiper stops working three strokes after the stalk is
released. A further stroke 6 seconds later completes
the wiping operation.
RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets where provided)
The rain sensor is located behind the rear view mirror
in contact with the windscreen and has the purpose of
automatically adjusting the frequency of the windscreen
wiper strokes depending on the intensity of the rain
during intermittent operation.
IMPORTANT Keep the glass in the sensor area clean.
Activation
Move the twist switch on the right-hand stalk to
≤fig.
38. The activation of the sensor is signalled by a wiper
stroke. Through the setup menu it is possible to
increase the sensitivity of the rain sensor. The increasing
of the rain sensor sensitivity is signalled by a “stroke” to
show the command has been acquired. If the
windscreen washer is used with the rain sensor
activated, the normal washing cycle is performed, after
which the rain sensor resumes its normal automatic
operation.
Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wipers may be subjected to excessive
stress and the motor protection which prevents
operation for a few seconds may intervene. If
operation is not restored, even after turning the
key and restarting the engine, go to an Abarth
Dealership.
When released, the stalk returns to its default position
and the wipers automatically switch off.
With the twist switch at
≤, the windscreen wiper will
automatically adapt to the speed of the car.
IMPORTANT Replace the wiper blades as specified in
the “Maintenance and care” section.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable
position) to operate the windscreen washer.
Keeping the lever pulled for more than half a second,
with just one movement it is possible to operate the
washer jet and the wiper at the same time.
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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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❒move the stalk upwards ( +) for at least one second,
then release it. The car speed is now memorised and
you can therefore release the accelerator pedal.
If needed (when overtaking for instance), you can
accelerate simply by pressing the accelerator pedal;
when you release the pedal, the car will return to the
speed memorised previously.
RESTORING THE MEMORISED SPEED
If the device has been switched off, for example by
depressing the brake or clutch pedal, the memorised
speed can be restored as follows:
❒ accelerate gradually until reaching a speed
approaching the memorised speed;
❒ engage the gear selected at the time of speed
memorisation;
❒ press button RES B-fig. 39.CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is an electronically controlled device which allows
the vehicle to be driven at a chosen speed above 30
km/h on long stretches of dry, straight roads with few
variations (e.g. motorways), without having to depress
the accelerator pedal. It is therefore not recommended
to use this device on extra-urban roads with traffic. Do
not use it in town.
TURING THE DEVICE ON
Turn twist switch A-fig. 39 to ON.
The cruise control cannot be engaged in 1st or reverse
gear. It is advisable to engage it in 4th gear or higher.
When travelling downhill with the device engaged, the
vehicle speed may slightly exceed the preset one.
When the device is activated the warning light
Ücomes
on together with the relevant message on the
instrument panel.
SETTING VEHICLE SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❒ turn twist switch A-fig. 39 to ON and press the
accelerator pedal until you reach the required speed;
F0U039Abfig. 39
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INCREASING THE MEMORISED SPEED
This can be done in two ways:
❒ by pressing the accelerator and then memorising the
new speed reached;
or
❒ moving the stalk upwards ( +).
Each operation of the lever will correspond to a slight
increase in speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping the
lever upwards will increase the speed continuously.
REDUCING THE MEMORISED SPEED
This can be done in two ways:
❒ by turning the device off and then storing a new
speed;
or
❒ by moving the stalk downwards ( –) until reaching the
new speed which will be memorised automatically.
Each movement of the lever will correspond to a slight
reduction in speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping the
lever held downwards will decrease the speed
continuously.
TURNING THE DEVICE OFF
The device can be switched off by the driver in the
following ways:
❒ turning twist switch A to OFF;
❒ switching off the engine;
❒ pressing the brake pedal; ❒
pressing the clutch pedal;
❒ pressing the accelerator pedal; in this case, the
system is not really switched off but the request for
acceleration takes priority. The cruise control is,
however, active and you do not need to press
button RES B-fig. 39 to restore the previous
conditions when you have finished accelerating.
The device is automatically switched off in the following
cases:
❒ if the ABS or ESP systems cut in;
❒ if the car speed drops below the preset limit;
❒ if there is a system failure.
While travelling with the device engaged, do
not put the gear lever into neutral.
WARNING
In the event of malfunction or if the device
fails, turn twist switch A to OFF and contact an
Abarth Dealership.
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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