snow chains Abarth Punto 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

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MSR system (engine drive regulation)
This is an integral part of the ASR system that, in the
event of sudden gear shifting on hills, cuts in to provide
torque to the engine, thus preventing excessive driving
wheel drag that, especially in poor grip conditions, can
lead to loss of stability.
TTC system (self-locking differential effect)
The TTC system uses the braking system to produce
a behaviour similar to a limited slip differential.
The front braking system, during acceleration while
cornering, acts on the inner wheel, increasing the drive
of the outer wheel (with more load) and distributing the
torque between the front drive wheels dynamically and
continuously according to the driving conditions and the
road surface.
In this way, the system allows particularly effective and
sporty driving to be achieved.
The TTC system intervenes activating the Sport driving
mode of the “Manettino Abarth” system (see the
“Manettino Abarth car dynamic control system (DSS
– Driving Sport Switch)” paragraph in this section).
When the TTC system is active, the ASR system
calibration is changed and made less intrusive.
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with this system.
Your driving style must always be suited to the
road conditions, visibility and traffic.
The driver is always responsible for road safety.
WARNING
When travelling on snowy roads with snow chains, it
may be helpful to have the ASR system less intrusive
(activating the Sport driving mode): in these conditions,
the slipping of the drive wheels when setting off makes it
possible to have better traction.
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SNOW CHAINS
The use of snow chains should be in compliance with
local regulations. The snow chains may be applied only
onto the front wheel tyres (drive wheels). Use of
Lineaccessori Abarth snow chains is recommended.
Check the tension of the snow chains after the first few
metres have been driven.
IMPORTANT With snow chains, use the accelerator
with extreme care to prevent or to limit as much as
possible slipping of the driving wheels that could cause
chain breakage resulting in damage to the car body or
mechanical components.
IMPORTANT Use compact 7 mm snow chains.215/45 R17”-91Y tyres cannot be fitted
with snow chains.
WARNING
Keep your speed down when snow chains
are fitted. Do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pavements and also
avoid driving for long distances on roads
not covered with snow to prevent
damaging the car and the roadbed.
WARNING
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Version Rims (**) Tyres provided
1.4 Turbo Multi Air6½J x 17 ET 36 205/45 R17 88V
7Jx17 ET 39 215/45 R17 91Y (*)
(*) Tyre not suitable for snow chains
(**) 100 mm wheel stud distance and M12 x 1.5 studs; use only wheels suitable for this car.
COLD TYRE PRESSURE (bar)
Tyres Medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
205/45 R17 88V 2.4 2.2 2.7 2.4
215/45 R17 91Y 2.3 2.1 2.3 2.3
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm. However, recheck that the value is correct with the tyre cold.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
When running at speeds higher than 160 km/h, inflate tyres to full-load pressures.
With the TPMS system, the inflation pressure should be + 0.1 compared with the prescribed figure.
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Radio transmitters and mobile
phones (important notes) ........ 106
Raising the car ............................... 178
Rear fog lights ................................ 59
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Rear light clusters
– bulb replacement .................... 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
display ........................................... 16
– control buttons ....................... 17
– display functions ...................... 20
– setup menu .............................. 18
– standard screen ....................... 16
Refuelling
– fuel ............................................. 107– technical specifications
(fluid quantity and type) ............ 216
Regular checks .............................. 186
Remote control ............................ 6
– additional remote controls .... 8
– battery replacement ............... 7
– remote door opening/
closing............................................ 6
– tailgate opening ....................... 6
Rev counter ................................... 14
Reverse lights
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Reverse lights
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Right hand drive version ............. 257
Roof bar attachments................... 83
Roof rack/ski rack (setup) .......... 83
Roof rack/ski rack bars
(capability)..................................... 83
Rubber tubes (maintenance) ...... 197
Safety .............................................. 109
Saving fuel ....................................... 135
SBR system...................................... 111
Scheduled servicing plan ...... 184-185
Scrappage ....................................... 255Seat belt pretensioners ............... 111
– load limiters ............................. 112
Seat belts......................................... 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 side bags ......................... 127
– general information ................ 129
– window bags ............................ 127
Snow chains ................................... 139
Socket ............................................. 67
Spark plugs (type) .......................... 207
Speedometer ................................. 14
Start&Stop ...................................... 99
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Start&Stop system......................... 99
Starting and driving ....................... 131
Steering lock and ignition
switch .......................................11-12
Steering wheel ............................... 34
– adjustment ................................ 34
– turning circle ............................ 209
Steering wheel lock ...................... 12
Steering
– steering wheel
adjustment lever ......................... 34
– technical specifications .......... 209
Storage compartments ...... 61-62-67
Storing the car ............................... 140
Sun roof (Sky-dome) .................... 68
– emergency operation ............. 70
Sun visors ....................................... 66
Suspensions
(technical specifications) ........... 209
Symbols ........................................... 4
Tailgate
– closing the tailgate .................. 77
– opening the tailgate ................ 76
– opening the tailgate in
an emergency .............................. 77Taillights
– front bulb replacement .......... 161
– switching on ............................. 49
Technical data ................................ 205
Technical specifications ............... 205
Third brake light
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Towing the car .............................. 179
TPMS (Tyre Inflation Pressure
Control System) ......................... 93
Transmission
(technical specifications) ........... 208
Trip computer ............................... 29
TTC (system) ................................ 91
Turning circle ................................ 209
Tyre Inflation Pressure
Control System (TPMS) ........... 93
Tyre pressure ................................ 213
Tyres (wheels)
– Fix&Go Automatic rapid tyre
repair kit ...................................... 152
– in the event of a puncture .... 176
– reading rim markings ............. 212
– reading tyre markings ............ 210
– Rim Protector tyres ............... 212
– rims and tyres .......................... 210
– snow chains .............................. 139– snow tyres ................................ 138
– tyre pressure ........................... 213
– wheel trim ................................ 210
– winter tyres ............................. 138
Vehicle Identification .................. 207
Vehicle identification
number plate................................ 205
Vehicle lifting points ..................... 178
Vehicle weights ............................. 215
Warning lights and messages .... 141
Washer fluid for windscreen/
rear window
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 190
– specifications ............................ 218
Washing the car
– engine compartment .............. 202
– inside ......................................... 202
– outside ...................................... 201
Wheel geometry ........................... 210
Wheel rims .............................210-212
Wheels and tyres ......................... 195
– reading rim markings ............. 212
– reading tyre markings ............ 210
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– Rim Protector tyres ............... 212
– rims and tyres .......................... 210
– tyre and wheel types .............. 213
– tyre inflation pressure ........... 213
– wheel trim ................................ 210
When parked ................................ 133
Windows
– cleaning ..................................... 51
– windscreen washer fluid ....... 190Windscreen washer
– "smart washing" function ...... 52
– activating ................................... 51
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 190
– nozzles ...................................... 199
– windscreen washer fluid
specifications ............................... 218
Windscreen wiper
– blade maintenance .................. 198– blade replacement .................. 198
– nozzles ...................................... 199
– operation ................................... 51
– rain sensor ............................... 52
Windscreen/rear window
wiper blades
– replacement ............................. 198
Winter
– snow chains .............................. 139
– snow tyres ................................ 138
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CONTENTSFiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Parts & Services - Technical Services - Service Engineering
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)
Print n. 603.99.262 – 07/2012 – 1 edition
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