refuelling Abarth Punto 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

REFUELLINGOnly refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating
(RON) not less than 95 conforming to the European
specification EN 228.
The use of petrol that does not conform to the
above-mentioned specification will cause the EOBD
warning light to come on and the irregular operation
of the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE Make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the
gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition
key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has
started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL The catalytic converter develops high temperatures
during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry
leaves, pine needles or other flammable material: fire
hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous
diagnosis of the components linked to emissions to
ensure better respect for the environment. ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical
accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the
battery), contact an Abarth Dealership. They can
calculate the overall electrical requirement and check
that the vehicle electric system can support the
required load.
CODE card Keep the card in a safe place, not in the car.
Make sure you have the electronic code written on
the CODE card with you at all times.
SCHEDULED SERVICING Correct car servicing is essential for ensuring it stays in
tip-top condition and safeguards its safety features, its
environmental friendliness and low running costs for
a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS… ... important information and warnings on the correct
use and maintenance of your car over time as well as
safe driving tips. Pay special attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(car safety) !(environmental
protection).
VERY IMPORTANT
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CONTENTS TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
IN AN
EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES STARTING
AND DRIVING SAFETY
KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
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F0U015Abfig. 13F0U016Abfig. 14
C Low engine coolant temperature.
H High engine coolant temperature.
Warning light B may light up (and a message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display may appear in
certain versions) to indicate that the coolant
temperature is too high; in this case, stop the engine and
contact an Abarth Dealership.
See the description in the “Refuelling” paragraph.
IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and warning
light A will flash to indicate a fault in the system. If this is
the case, go to an Abarth Dealership to have the system
checked.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE fig. 14
This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid
and starts working when the fluid temperature exceeds
approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle assumes different
positions within the scale depending on the usage
conditions.
If the needle reaches the red area, stop
the engine immediately and contact an
Abarth Dealership.
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F0U099Abfig. 102
IMPORTANT NOTES
Before opening the bonnet, make sure
that the car is switched off and the key
is in the OFF position. Follow the instructions on
the plate near the front crossmember fig. 102. It
is advisable to extract the key when there are
other people in the car. The car should always
be left after the key has been removed or
turned to the OFF position. When refuelling,
make sure that the car is switched off with the
key in the OFF position.
WARNING
“e-GSI” SYSTEM
(GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The “e-GSI” system (Gear Shift Indicator) advises the
driver to change gear via a signal on the instrument
panel (see
fig. 103).
Through the “e-GSI” system, the driver is informed that
the gear change will allow a reduction in fuel
consumption. Therefore, for driving oriented towards
cutting fuel consumption, it is advisable to follow the
suggestions of the “e-GSI” system, where the traffic
conditions allow it.
F0U100Abfig. 103
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REFUELLING THE CAR
Use only unleaded petrol.
To avoid mistakes, the diameter of the fuel filler is too
small to introduce the nozzle of a leaded petrol pumps.
The petrol octane rating (RON) must not be lower
than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic converter leads to
harmful exhaust emissions, thus contributing to air
pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol, even in small
amounts or in an emergency, as this would damage the
catalytic converter beyond repair.
F0U105Abfig. 105
FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 105
To carry out refuelling, open flap A and unscrew cap B.
The cap is fitted with a device C which fastens it to the
lid so it cannot be mislaid.
In some versions, cap B has a lock and key: open flap A,
insert the ignition key then turn it anticlockwise and
unscrew the cap itself.
The sealing may cause a slight pressure increase in the
tank. A suction noise when you release the cap is
therefore entirely normal.
When refuelling, fasten the cap to the device inside the
flap as shown in the
figure.
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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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Radio transmitters and mobilephones (important notes) ........ 106
Raising th e car ............................... 178
Rear fog lig hts ................................ 59
– bulb replace ment .................... 166
Rear light clusters – bulb replace ment .................... 165
Rear seats ....................................... 32
– cleaning ..................................... 203
– headrests .................................. 33
Rear window washer – activating ................................... 53
– checking levels
and topping up ............................ 190
– nozzles ...................................... 199
Rear window wiper – blade replacement .................. 198
– nozzles ...................................... 199
– operation .................................. 53
Reconfigurable multifunction displa y ........................................... 16
– control buttons ....................... 17
– display funct ions ...................... 20
– setup menu .............................. 18
– standard s creen ....................... 16
Refuelling – fuel ............................................. 107 – technical specifications
(fluid quantity an
d type) ............ 216
Regular checks .............................. 186
Remote cont rol ............................ 6
– additional remote controls .... 8
– battery replacement ............... 7
– remote door opening/
closing ............................................ 6
– tailgate op ening ....................... 6
Rev coun ter ................................... 14
Reverse lights – bulb replace ment .................... 166
Reverse lights – bulb replace ment .................... 166
Right hand drive version ............. 257
Roof bar atta chments................... 83
Roof rack/ski ra ck (setup) .......... 83
Roof rack/ski rack bars (capabilit y) ..................................... 83
Rubber tubes (maintenance) ...... 197
Safety .............................................. 109
Saving fue l ....................................... 135
SBR system...................................... 111
Scheduled se rvicing plan ...... 184-185
Scrappage ....................................... 255Seat belt preten
sioners ............... 111
– load limiters ............................. 112
Seat belt s ......................................... 109
– carrying children safely
(child seats) ................................. 115
– general warnings ..................... 112
– load limiters ............................. 112
– maintenance ............................. 114
– pretensioners .......................... 111
– SBR system................................ 111
– using the seat belts ................. 109
Servicing and care ......................... 183
– checking fluid levels ................ 187
– heavy-duty use of the car ..... 186
– regular checks ......................... 186
– scheduled servicing ................ 183
– scheduled servicing
plan ........................................ 184-185
Side bags ......................................... 126
– front si de bags ......................... 127
– general info rmation ................ 129
– window bags ............................ 127
Snow cha ins ................................... 139
Socket ............................................. 67
Spark plugs (type) .......................... 207
Speedometer ................................. 14
Start&Stop ...................................... 99
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