warning lights Abarth Punto 2016 Owner handbook (in English)

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The head restraints must be adjusted so
that the head, rather than the neck,
rests on them. Only in this case can they
protect your head correctly.
WARNING
REAR fig. 23
To move the head restraint upwards, raise it until a click
is heard (position of use).
To bring it to the position of non-use, press button A
and lower the head restraint into the backrest.
To extract the rear head restraints press buttons A and
B simultaneously and pull them upwards.
IMPORTANT If the rear seats are used, always set the
head restraints in the “completely raised” position.HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT fig. 22
The front head restraints are fixed on the backrest and
cannot be adjusted in height.
To make the best use of the head restraint’s protective
action, adjust the backrest to keep the chest erect, with
the head as close as possible to the restraint.
fig. 22F0U022Abfig. 23F0U023Ab
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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.
WARNING
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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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ELECTROCHROMIC REAR-VIEW MIRROR
fig. 26 (for versions/markets where provided)
Some versions have an electrochromic mirror with
automatic antiglare function.
When the function is active, LED A on the mirror is on.
F0U025Abfig. 25
REAR VIEW MIRRORS
REAR VIEW MIRROR fig. 25
The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes its
release in the event of a violent impact with the
passenger.
Lever A can be used to move the mirror to two
different positions: normal or antiglare.
F0U026Abfig. 26
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F0U027Abfig. 27
DOOR MIRRORS
Adjustment fig. 27
This operation is possible only with the key turned to
MAR.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
❒use switch B to select the required mirror (left or
right);
❒to adjust the mirror, move switch C in the four
directions.
Folding
When required (for example when the shape causes
difficulty in narrow spaces), it is possible to fold the
mirrors by moving them from position 1-fig. 28 to
position 2.
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As the driver’s wing mirror is curved, it
may slightly alter the perception of
distance.
WARNING
Defrosting/demisting
(for versions/markets where provided)
The mirrors are fitted with resistors that are activated
when the heated rear windscreen is turned on (by
pressing button
().
IMPORTANT This function is timed and it will turn off
automatically after a few minutes.
When driving, the mirrors should always
be in position 1-fig. 28.
F0U028Abfig. 28
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fig. 29
F0U029Ab
HEATING AND VENTILATION
1. Fixed upper vent – 2. Adjustable central vents – 3. Fixed side vents – 4. Adjustable side vents – 5. Lower vents for
front seats – 6. Lower vents for rear seats.
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F0U0030Abfig. 31
F0U032Abfig. 30F0U031Abfig. 32
OPENING/CLOSING THE VENTS
To open/close the air vents, move the wheel fig. 32.
ç= vent closed
å= vent open ADJUSTABLE SIDE AND
CENTRE VENTS fig. 30-31-32
A Fixed vent for side windows
B Adjustable side vents
C Adjustable centre vents
Vents A are fixed.
To use vents B and C, adjust them as required using the
device.
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MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
CONTROLS fig. 33
Knob A regulates the air temperature
(mixing hot and cold air)
Red section = hot air
Blue section = cold air
Knob B activates/adjusts the fan
p0= fan off
1-2-3 = fan speed
4
-= max. fan speedKnob C adjusts air distribution
¶to direct air to the centre and side vents;
ßto send air to the feet and direct cooler air to the
dashboard vents, in intermediate temperature
conditions;
©for heating when the outside temperature is very
low: to direct as much air as possible to the feet;
®to warm the feet and, at the same time, demist the
windscreen;
-for quick windscreen demisting.
Button D turns air recirculation on/off
Press the button (button LED on) to turn the air
internal recirculation on.
Press the button again (button LED off) to turn the air
internal recirculation off.
Button E turns climate control system on/off
Press the button (button LED on) to turn the climate
control system on.
Press the button again (button LED off) to turn the
climate control system off.
fig. 33F0U033Ab
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger compartment well, proceed
as follows:
❒turn knob A to the blue section;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D
(button LED off);
❒turn knob C to
¶;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (cooling)
For fast cooling of the passenger compartment, proceed
as follows:
❒turn knob A to the blue section;
❒turn air recirculation on by pressing button D
(button LED on);
❒turn knob C to ¶;
❒press button E to turn the climate control system
on; the LED on the button will come on;
❒rotate knob B to 4
-(max. fan speed).
Cooling adjustment
❒turn knob A to the right to increase the
temperature;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D
(button LED off);
❒turn the knob B to reduce the fan speed.
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FAST PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
HEATING
For the fast heating of the passenger compartment,
proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn air recirculation on by pressing button D
(button LED on);
❒turn knob C to
©;
❒rotate knob B to 4
-(max. fan speed).
Then use the controls to maintain the required comfort
conditions and press button D to turn air recirculation
off (button LED off).
IMPORTANT With cold engine, you have to wait for
a few minutes to let the system fluid reach the operating
temperature. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob C to the required symbol;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.
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FRONT WINDOW FAST DEMISTING/
DEFROSTING (WINDSCREEN AND SIDE
WINDOWS)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒rotate knob B to 4
-(max. fan speed);
❒turn knob C to
-;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D so the
button LED goes out.
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to
restore the required comfort conditions.
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very useful
for speeding up demisting since it dehumidifies the air.
Adjust the controls as described above and press button
E to switch the climate control system on; the LED on
the button will light up.Window demisting
In the event of considerable external moisture and/or
rain and/or large differences in temperature inside and
outside the passenger compartment, perform the
following preventive window demisting procedure:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D so
that the button LED goes out;
❒turn knob C to
-or to position ®if the windows
do not demist;
❒turn knob B to 2nd speed.
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very useful
for preventing the windows from misting up in the
presence of high humidity since it dries the air
introduced into the passenger compartment.
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