open bonnet Abarth Punto 2016 Owner handbook (in English)

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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
fig. 83
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull the lever fig. 83 in the direction of the arrow;
❒pull the lever A-fig. 84 as shown in the figure;
❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time, release the
bonnet support rod from its locking device D-fig. 85;
then insert the end of the bonnet support rod C-
fig. 86 into the hole E.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet, check that
windscreen wiper arms are not lifted from the
windscreen.
fig. 84
CLOSURE
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the
other remove the rod C-fig. 86 from the hole E and
fit it back into its catch D-fig. 85;
❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres
from the engine compartment, then let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely closed and not
fastened only by the safety catch. If it is not perfectly
closed, do not try to press the bonnet lid down but
open it and repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed
properly to prevent it from opening while the car is
travelling.
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fig. 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.
fig. 103
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AND MESSAGES
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MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
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CONTENTS
– tips for extending
battery life .................................... 194
Bi-zone automatic climate
control system ............................ 44
Body
– body version codes ................ 207
– cleaning, care and
maintenance ................................ 200
– maintenance ............................. 202
Bodywork codes ........................... 207
Bodywork paint
identification plate ...................... 206
Bodywork versions ...................... 207
Bonnet
– opening/closing ........................ 81
Boot ................................................. 76
– closing the tailgate ................... 77
– expanding the boot ................ 78
– opening the boot in
an emergency .............................. 77
– removing the parcel shelf ...... 80
– tailgate opening ....................... 76
Boot courtesy light ....................... 57
– bulb replacement .................... 169
Boot
– closing the tailgate .................. 77– expanding the boot ................ 78
– opening the tailgate ................ 76
– opening the tailgate in
an emergency .............................. 77
– removing the parcel shelf ...... 80
Brake Assist (system) .................. 87
Brake Assist system ..................... 87
Brake fluid
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 191
– specifications ............................ 218
Brake lights
– bulb replacement .................... 165
Brakes
– brake fluid (type) .................... 218
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 191
– handbrake ................................. 134
– technical specifications .......... 209
Bulbs
– bulb types ..........................159-160
– external bulb replacement .... 161
– general information
on replacement ........................... 158ABS ................................................. 85
– Brake Assist ............................. 87
ABS system .................................... 85
– Brake Assist ............................. 87
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................... 105
Additional brake light
(third brake light)
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Air filter .......................................... 192
Air recirculation ........................43-46
Air vents ......................................... 38
Airbag deactivation ....................... 126
Alarm .............................................. 9
Ashtray ............................................. 65
ASR (system).................................. 89
Battery
– checking the charge and
the electrolyte level ................... 193
– jump starting ............................ 151
– maintenance ............................. 193
– recharging ................................. 177
– replacement ............................. 193
CONTENTS
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YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
Engine compartment
– checking levels ......................... 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 light ................................ 15
Engine immobiliser
(Fiat CODE) ................................ 4
Engine marking .............................. 206
Engine oil
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 188
– consumption ............................ 188
– technical specifications .......... 217
Engine starting ............................... 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 ................ 133Engine
– engine immobiliser
(Fiat CODE) ................................ 4
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started .............. 132
– identification codes ................ 207
– marking ..................................... 206
– stopping the engine ................ 133
– technical specifications .......... 207
Environment (protection) ........... 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 repair kit) ................ 152
Flashing (main beams) .................. 50
Fluids (specifications) ......... 217-218
Fluids and lubricants
– refuelling ................................... 216
– specifications ..................217-218
Fog lights
– bulb replacement .................... 164
– Cornering Lights function ..... 51
– switching on ............................. 58 Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .................... 162
– switching on ............................. 49
– switching on ............................. 50
Direction Indicators
– front bulb replacement .......... 163
– rear bulb replacement ........... 165
– side bulb replacement ............ 164
– switching on ............................. 50
Document holder pocket ........... 66
Door pockets ................................ 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 inside ...................................... 72
– pockets ..................................... 63
DSS (Driving Sport Switch)
(car dynamic control system) ... 96
Electrical/electronic devices
(important notes for
installation) .................................. 106
Engine codes .................................. 207
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