low beam Abarth Punto 2016 Owner handbook (in English)

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KNOWING
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SAFETY
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
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EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
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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FUEL RESERVE (amber)
When the key is turned to the MAR position
the warning light comes on but should go out
after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when about 7 litres of fuel
are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will flash to indicate a
system failure. If this is the case, contact an Abarth
Dealership to have the system checked.
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS (green)
The light comes on when the front fog lights
are turned on.
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SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS
AND LOW BEAMS (green)
FOLLOW ME HOME (green)
Side/tail lights and low beams
The warning light comes on when side/tail lights or low
beams are turned on.
Follow me home
The warning light will turn on when this device is active
(see “Follow me home” in section “Knowing your car”).
The display will show a dedicated message.
3
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green – blinking)
The warning light turns on when the direction
indicator control lever is moved upwards or,
together with the left indicator, when the hazard light
button is pressed.
D
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green – blinking)
The warning light turns on when the direction
indicator control lever is moved downwards or,
together with the right indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
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CRUISE CONTROL (green)
(for versions/markets where provided)
When the key is turned to the MAR position
the warning light comes on but should go out
after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on by rotating the Cruise
Control twist switch to ON.
The display will show a dedicated message.
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS (blue)
The warning light comes on when the main
beams are turned on.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS (amber)
The warning light comes on when the rear fog
lights are turned on.
4
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING (red)
The symbol is shown on the display when one
or more doors or the tailgate are not perfectly
closed.
The display shows the dedicated message.
An acoustic signal is emitted with the doors open and
the car moving.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW (red)
The symbol is shown on the display when the
engine oil level falls below the minimum
recommended value. Restore the correct engine
oil level (see “Checking fluid levels” in the “Servicing and
maintenance” section).
The display shows the dedicated message.
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GENERIC WARNING
(amber)
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The symbol is shown on the display when a fault in the
engine oil pressure sensor is detected. Contact an Abarth
Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon as possible.
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ELECTRIC STEERING FAILURE
(red)
When the symbol is shown on the display, you
will not benefit from the electric power steering and the
effort needed to turn the wheel will be greatly
increased, although it will still be possible to steer the
car. Contact an Abarth Dealership.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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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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F0U138Abfig. 136F0U139Abfig. 137
IMPORTANT You can replace the front direction
indicator, main beam and dipped beam headlight bulbs
through the access flap (see “Direction indicators” in
this section).
SIDE LIGHTS fig. 137
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the rubber cap using the tab;
❒press in tabs B and remove the bulb holder;
❒remove the bulb C and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder and then refit the cap, ensuring
that it locks into place.
REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS
For the type of bulb and power rating, see “Changing
a bulb”.
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS fig. 136
The front light clusters contain sidelights, dipped beam,
main beam and direction indicator bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light cluster as
follows:
A sidelights
B daytime running lights
C direction indicators
D main beam/dipped beam headlights
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F0U140Abfig. 138
DAY LIGHTS (DRL)
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn the bulb holder A-fig. 138 anticlockwise using
the tab and pull it out;
❒remove the bulb B by pushing it in slightly and
turning it anticlockwise;
❒refit the bulb holder by putting it in its housing and
turning it clockwise until it locks into place.
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F0U141Abfig. 139
MAIN/DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the rubber cap;
❒disconnect the central electric connector B-fig. 139
and release the bulb holder catch;
❒remove the bulb A and replace it;
❒fit the new bulb, aligning the outlines of the metallic
part with the grooves on the reflector;
❒refit the bulb holder catch and reconnect the
electrical connector;
❒refit the cap A, ensuring that it locks into place.
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Follow me home
(headlight device) ....................... 50
Front airbags .................................. 123
– deactivation............................... 126
– driver's knee bag ..................... 125
– front airbag on driver's side ... 124
– front airbag on
passenger's side .......................... 124
– general information ................ 129
Front armrest ................................ 63
Front ceiling light .......................... 56
– bulb replacement .................... 168
– spot lights ................................. 56
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement .................... 164
– Cornering Lights function ..... 51
– switching on ............................. 58
Front light clusters
– bulb replacement .................... 161
Front seats ..................................... 31
– adjusting .................................... 31
– armrest ..................................... 63
– cleaning ..................................... 203
– headrests .................................. 33
Fuel consumption ......................... 219
Fuel cut-off (system) .................... 60
Fuel cut-off system ....................... 60
Fuel gauge ....................................... 14
Fuel tank (capacity) ...................... 216Fuel tank cap .................................. 107
Fuel
– consumption ............................ 219
– fuel cut-off system .................. 60
– fuel tank cap ............................. 107
– reserve warning light ............. 146
– saving fuel ................................. 135
– specifications ............................ 216
Fuse boxes (location) ......... 171-173
Fuses ................................................ 169
– accessing the fuses .................. 171
– fuse summary table ................ 174
– general information ................ 169
– location (fuse boxes) .... 171-173
Gear lever ..................................... 134
Gear Shift Indicator
(“e-GSI” system) ........................ 103
Gearbox ......................................... 134
Glove compartment ..................... 61
Handbrake ...................................... 134
Handbrake lever ........................... 134
Hazard warning lights .................. 58
Head restraint .............................. 33
Headlight alignment corrector.... 84
Headlights ....................................... 84
– adjusting headlights abroad ... 84– beam orientation..................... 84
– bulb replacement .................... 162
– headlight alignment
corrector ..................................... 84
– orientation of front
fog lights ....................................... 84
Headrests
– front ........................................... 33
– rear ............................................ 33
Heated rear window .................... 59
Heating and ventilation ................ 37
– bi-zone automatic climate
control system ............................ 44
– diffusers .................................... 38
– maintenance ............................. 43
– manual climate control
system ........................................... 39
Heating and ventilation system ... 37
Hill Holder (system)...................... 89
How to warm up the engine
after it has just started .............. 132
Identification data ......................... 205
– bodywork codes...................... 207
– Bodywork paint
identification plate ...................... 206
– chassis marking ........................ 206
– engine codes ............................ 207
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