alarm Abarth Punto 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL fig. 8
The metal insert of the key A is fixed.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door locks;
❒the fuel tank cap lock (for versions/markets where
provided).ALARM
The car’s alarm system is available from Lineaccessori
Abarth.
fig. 8F0U009Ab
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❒slightly open the windows;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body to
evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the standard
specified pressure and check it periodically;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery from the
electrical system, check its charge every month and
recharge it if the indicator shows a dark colour
without the central green area;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off the car alarm
with the remote control.
CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month,
the following precautions should be followed:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if possible well-
ventilated premises;
❒engage a gear;
❒check that the handbrake is not engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal and check
battery charge. Repeat this check once every three
months during storage. Recharge if the optical
indicator shows a dark colour without the central
green area;
❒clean and protect the painted parts using protective
wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
compounds commercially available;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass;
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FIAT CODE VEHICLE PROTECTIONSYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The symbol (together with a dedicated message) may be
shown on the display to indicate that there is a fault in
the Fiat Code system or, if applicable, the alarm system.
In this case, contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as
possible.
Y
WORN BRAKE PADS
(amber)
The symbol is shown on the display if the front
brake pads are worn; in this case, have them changed as
soon as possible.
The display will show a dedicated message.
d
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE (amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The symbol is shown on the display when a
failure with one of the following lights is detected:
– side lights
– brake lights
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– number plate lights
– DRL lights
The display will show a dedicated message.
The failure relating to these lights could be one or more
blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a break in the
electrical connection.
W
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM (amber)
The symbol is shown on the display when the
fuel cut-off system has intervened.
The display shows the dedicated message.
For the procedure to restore the system see “Fuel cut-
off system” in the “Knowing your car” section.
sSPORT MODE
The symbol is shown on the display when
“Sport” driving mode is engaged and remains off when
“Normal” mode is activated (see “Manettino Abarth car
dynamic control system” in the “Knowing your car”
section).S
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7.5
7.55
5
10 5
20
20
20
20
5
5
7.5
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8
13 2
5
11 4
6
14 7
12 3
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FUSE SUMMARY TABLE
Dashboard fuse box fig. 157
USERS FUSE AMPERE
Right dipped headlamp
Left dipped beam headlight, headlight alignment corrector
INT/A supply for switch coils on engine fuse box
and relay switch coils on body computer control unit
Courtesy light, boot light, glove compartment light
Supply and battery for EOBD diagnosis, automatic climate
control unit, alarm, radio, Blue&Me™ control unit
INT supply for instrument panel, switch on brake pedal
(NO contact), third brake light
Door locking/unlocking motors, dead lock activation motors, boot
unlocking motor
Windscreen/rear window washer pump
Driver’s front electric window motor
Passenger side front electric window motor
INT supply for dashboard control lights, TMPS tyre pressure
measurement control unit, electric wing mirror movement , sunroof control
unit, my-port infotelematic system socket, electrochromic rear view mirr\
or
Instrument panel
INT supply for brake pedal switch (NC contact), clutch
pedal switch, interior heating unit, Blue&Me™ control unit,
sound system wiring, voltage stabiliser control unit, reverse light on b\
umper,
brake servo sensor, relay switch coils on engine compartment fusebox
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14
01
03
04
15
16
08
07
05
13
09
06
0220
7.5 –
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–
–
–
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15 5
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Boot fuse box fig. 161
USERS
FUSE AMPERE
Sunroof opening system
Alarm system management control unit
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Free
Boot socket
TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) control unit
Free
Free
Free
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BATTERY
The car is fitted with a low-maintenance battery: no
top-ups with distilled water are needed in standard
conditions of use.
INSPECTING THE CHARGE AND THE
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
The operations must be carried out as described in this
Owner Handbook only by skilled personnel. Any top-up
operations must be carried out by skilled personnel and
by an Abarth Dealership.
Battery liquid is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep naked flames or possible sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk of explosion or fire.
WARNING
Using the battery when the fluid is too
low can damage it irreparably and
generate a risk of explosion.
WARNING
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a genuine spare part
with the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the
service intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing
Programme” in this chapter will no longer be valid.
Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions for
maintenance.
Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. Contact an Abarth
Ford Dealership if you want to install accessories
(alarms, mobile phone, etc.): they will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you if a higher
capacity battery needs to be installed.
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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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Manual tuning .................................................................. 245
Autostore function ........................................................ 246
Emergency alarm reception ......................................... 247
EON functio n ................................................................. 247
Stereophonic broadcasters .......................................... 247
CD PLAY ER .................................................................... 248
Introduction .................................................................... 248
CD player sel ection ....................................................... 248
CD loading/ej ection ....................................................... 249
Display readings .............................................................. 250
Track selection ................................................................ 250
Fast forward/rewind through tracks .......................... 250
Pause function ................................................................. 250
CD MP3 P LAYER ........................................................... 251
Introduction .................................................................... 251
MP3 m ode ....................................................................... 251
Selection of MP3 session s with hybrid discs ............ 251
Display readings .............................................................. 252
Selection of next/ previous folder ............................... 252
Folder st ructure ............................................................. 252
AUX (only with Blue&Me™)..................................... 253
Introduction .................................................................... 253
AUX mode ...................................................................... 253
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 254
RADIO
INTRODUCTION ........................................................ 222
Suggestions ......................................................................\
222
Technical specifications ................................................. 224
QUICK GUIDE .............................................................. 225
Steering wheel co ntrols ................................................ 228
General information ...................................................... 229
FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................ 231
Turning the car radio on .............................................. 231
Turning the car radio off .............................................. 231
Selecting the r adio functions ....................................... 231
Selecting CD function ................................................... 231
Audio source me mory function .................................. 231
Volume adju stment ........................................................ 232
Mute/Pause funct ion ...................................................... 232
Audio adju stments ......................................................... 233
Preset/User/Classic/Rock/Ja zz functions ................... 235
User Eq Settings function ............................................. 235
Menu ........................................................................\
......... 236
Phone set-up ................................................................... 242
Anti-theft pr otection ..................................................... 243
RADIO (Tune r) .............................................................. 244
Introduction .................................................................... 244
Selecting a fre quency band ........................................... 244
Preselection buttons ..................................................... 245
Storing the last stati on listened to ............................. 245
Automatic tuning ............................................................ 245
RADIO
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RADIO
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The radio offers the following functions:
Radio section
❒PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW frequency bands;
❒RDS (Radio Data System) with TA function (traffic
information) - TP (traffic programmes) - EON
(Enhanced Other Network) - REG (regional
programmes);
❒AF: alternative frequency search selection in RDS
mode;
❒set-up for emergency alarm;
❒automatic/manual station tuning;
❒FM Multipath detector;
❒manual storing of 30 stations: 18 on FM band (6 on
FM1, 6 on FM2, 6 on FMT), 12 on MW band (6 on
MW1, 6 on MW2);
❒automatic storage (Autostore function) of 6 stations
in the dedicated FM band;
❒SPEED VOLUME function: automatic volume
adjustment depending on the car speed;
❒automatic Stereo/Mono selection.CD section
❒Direct disc selection;
❒Track selection (forward/backward);
❒Fast forward/rewind through tracks;
❒CD Display function: display of disc name and time
elapsed since the start of the track;
❒Playing audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
On multimedia CDs, besides audio tracks,
there are data tracks too. Playing this type
of CD can cause hissing at a volume that
may jeopardise road safety as well as causing
damage to the final stages and the speakers.
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RADIO
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the volume, turn the twist control fig. 1.
If the volume level is changed during the transmission of
traffic news, the new setting will only be maintained until
the news is finished.MUTE/PAUSE FUNCTION
(bringing the volume to zero)
Press the MUTE button briefly to activate the Mute
function. The volume will gradually decrease and the
words “RADIO Mute” will appear on the display (in
radio mode) or “PAUSE” (in CD mode).
Press the Mute button again to deactivate the MUTE
function. The volume will gradually increase until it
reaches the level previously set.
When the volume is changed using the dedicated
controls, the Mute function is deactivated and the
volume is adjusted to the new level selected.
The Mute function will be overridden when there is an
incoming traffic alert (if the TA function is activated) or
if an emergency alarm is received. The function will be
reactivated when the alert is over.
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