gas type Abarth Punto 2016 Owner handbook (in English)

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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
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EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
For the correct operation of the ESP and
ASR systems, the tyres must be the same
make and type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the type, make and
size specified.
WARNINGASR SYSTEM (Antislip Regulator)
This function controls car drive and intervenes
automatically every time one or both driving wheels slip.
Depending on the slipping conditions, two different
control systems are activated:
❒if both drive wheels are slipping, the ASR function
intervenes by reducing the power transmitted by the
engine;
❒if the slipping only involves only one drive wheel, the
ASR system intervenes automatically braking the
wheel that is slipping.
The action of the ASR system is particularly helpful in
the following circumstances:
❒slipping of the inner wheel when cornering due to
the effect of dynamic load changes or excessive
acceleration;
❒too much power transmitted to the wheels in
relation to the conditions of the road surface;
❒acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy surfaces;
❒loss of grip on a wet surface (aquaplaning).Failure indications
In the event of a failure, the ASR will be automatically
switched off and the warning light áwill appear on the
instrument panel along with a message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display (see “Warning lights
and messages”). In this case, contact an Abarth
Dealership as soon as possible.
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CHANGING A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check that the
corresponding fuse is intact before changing a bulb.
For the location of fuses, refer to the paragraph “If a
fuse blows” in this section;
❒before changing a bulb check the contacts for
oxidation;
❒burnt bulbs must be replaced by others of the same
type and power;
❒always check the height of the headlight beam after
changing a bulb for safety reasons.
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Changes or repairs to the electrical
system (electronic control units) carried
out incorrectly and without due consideration
for the technical specifications of the system
may lead to malfunctioning and generate a fire
hazard.
WARNING
Halogen lamps contain pressurised gas.
If they break, glass fragments could fly
everywhere.
WARNING
F0U135Abfig. 134
CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect A-fig. 134;
❒turn the bottle anticlockwise to replace and raise it;
❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clockwise;
❒connect connection A to the canister and fit the
transparent tube B in the special compartment.
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 99 108
Thousands of km 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
Visually inspect the conditions of toothed timing belt
Check exhaust gas emissions
Check engine control system operation (using diagnosis socket)
Replace accessory drive belt(s)
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Replace spark plugs (1)
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 12 months) (2)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city
driving, idling for a long time, dusty areas) or, in any case, every 5 years.
(1)The following are extremely important to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the
engine:
– only use spark plugs of the same make and type specially certified for 1.4 Turbo Multi Air engines
(see “Engine” paragraph in “Technical specifications” chapter);
– strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the Scheduled Servicing Plan;
– it is advisable to contact an Abarth Dealership.
(2) If the car is equipped with esseesse kit (for versions/markets, where provided), the engine oil and engine oil
filter must be changed every 10,000 km or every 12 months.
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CHECKING FLUID LEVELS
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fig. 166
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment: inflammable
gases and vapours may be
present, constituting a fire risk.
WARNING
When topping up, take
care not to mix up the
various types of fluids:
they are not compatible with
each other and could seriously
damage the car.
1. Engine coolant – 2. Battery – 3. Windscreen washer fluid – 4. Brake
fluid – 5. Engine oil.
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