airbag Abarth Punto Evo 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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IMPORTANT Should an accident occur in which any of
the safety devices are activated, contact an Abarth
Dealership to have the activated devices replaced and to
have the whole system checked.
Every check, repair and replacement operation
concerning the airbags must be carried out at Abarth
Dealerships.
If you are having the car scrapped, have the airbag
system deactivated at an Abarth Dealership first. If the
car changes ownership, the new owner must be
informed of how to use the airbags and the above
warnings: they must also be given this “Owner’s
Handbook”.
IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front airbags and front side
bags are deployed differently according to the type of
collision. Non-deployment of one of the devices does
not necessarily indicate a system malfunction. IMPORTANT In the event of a side-on crash, the
system offers the best protection if you are positioned
correctly on the seat because this allows the side bags
to inflate correctly.
IMPORTANT The front airbags and/or side bags may be
deployed if the car is subject to strong impact involving
the underbody area, such as violent impacts against
steps, kerbs or low obstacles, the car entering large
holes or hollows in the road.
IMPORTANT A small amount of dust will be released
when the airbags are deployed. The dust is harmless and
does not indicate the beginning of a fire. Furthermore,
the surface of the deployed bag and the interior of the
car may be covered with dusty residue. This dust can
irritate skin and eyes. Wash with mild soap and water in
the event of exposure.
The expiration dates of the explosive charge and the
clock wire are shown on a label contained in the glove
box. Contact an Abarth Dealership to have the devices
replaced when the expiry date approaches.
KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
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Do not rest your head, arms or elbows
on the doors, windows or window bag
deployment area as you could be injured during
the inflation phase.
WARNING
Never stick you head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
WARNING
Do not cover the front seat backrest
with sheets or covers that are not
compatible with side bags.
WARNING
If, when turning the key to MAR, the
warning light
¬does not turn on or if it
stays on when travelling (together with the
message on the reconfigurable multifunction
display), there could be a failure in the safety
systems; if this is the case, the airbags or
pretensioners may not trigger in the event of an
accident or, in a minor number of cases, they
could activate incorrectly. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked before driving off.
WARNING
GENERAL WARNINGS
Do not travel with objects in your lap, in
front of your chest, or between your lips
(pipes, pencils, etc.). In the event of a crash
when the airbag is deployed, you may be
seriously injured.
WARNING
Always drive keeping your hands on the
steering wheel rim so that, in the event of
airbag activation, it can inflate without
obstruction. Do not drive with your body
slouched forwards; keep the backrest upright and
lean back into it.
WARNING
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AND MESSAGES
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If the key is turned to MAR, even if the
engine is switched off, airbags may be
deployed when the car is stationary and hit by
another vehicle. For this reason, children must
never sit on the front seat, even if the car is not
moving. We remind you that if the key is turned
to the STOP position, no safety device (airbag
or pretensioner) activates following a collision.
Non-deployment in such cases should not be
considered as the sign of a malfunction.
WARNING
If the car has been stolen or has been
the subject of an attempted theft, if it
has been vandalised or flooded, have the airbag
system checked at an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
When the ignition key is turned to MAR,
the warning light “turns on (with front
airbag on passenger’s side enabled) and blinks
for a few seconds to remind you that the
passenger airbag will activate in the event of a
collision. Then it turns off.
WARNING
Do not pressure wash the seats with
steam or water (either by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
WARNING
The front airbags deploy in the event of
more severe collisions than those
required for deploying the pretensioners. For
collisions in the range between the two
activation thresholds, pretensioner activation
alone is normal.
WARNING
Do not hook rigid objects to clothes
hangers and support handles.
WARNING
The airbag does not replace seat belts; it
increases their effectiveness.
Furthermore, since front airbags are not
deployed in low speed collisions, side-on
collisions, rear-end shunts or roll-overs, the
passengers are protected only by the seat belts
which must therefore be fastened at all times.
WARNING
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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE (amber)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates
the warning light, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
The warning light will light up when the system is either
not working or not available. Under these circumstances
the braking system will work as normal without the extra
performance offered by the ABS system. Drive carefully
and contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible.
The display will show a dedicated message.
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EBD FAULT
(red/amber)
Warning lights
xand >lit at the
same time with the engine running
indicate an EBD system failure or that the system is not
available. This may cause premature locking of the rear
wheels in the event of violent braking, causing the car to
swerve. Drive very carefully to an Abarth Dealership to
have the system inspected immediately.
The display will show a dedicated message.> x
ESP SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
When the key is turned to the MAR position
the warning light comes on but should go out
after a few seconds.
ESP-ASR system failure
If the warning light does not go out or remains on while
driving, it indicates a fault in the ESP-ASR system. In this
case, contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible.
The display shows the dedicated message.
Note Warning light flashing when driving indicates that
the ESP system has intervened.
Hill Holder system fault
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light will turn on when the Hill Holder
system is faulty. In this case, contact an Abarth
Dealership as soon as possible.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
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 stays on constantly if there is a fault in
the air bag system.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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AND MESSAGES
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SEAT BELTS
NOT FASTENED (red)
This warning light comes on constantly when
the car is stationary and the driver’s seat belt is
not correctly fastened.
The warning light will flash and a buzzer will sound if the
vehicle is in motion and the front seat belts are not
correctly fastened.
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If, when turning the key to MAR the
warning light ¬does not turn on or if it
stays on when travelling, there could be a fault in
the retaining systems; in this event air bags or
pretensioners may not be deployed in case of
impact or, in a minor number of cases, they may
deploy incorrectly. Contact an Abarth Dealership
immediately to have the system checked before
driving off.
WARNING
A problem with the warning light ¬
(light off) is indicated by the warning
light “, which indicates that the front passenger
airbag is deactivated, flashing for more than the
usual four seconds.
WARNING
Warning light “indicates a fault with
warning light ¬. This condition is
indicated by intermittent blinking of warning
light “for longer than 4 seconds. In this case,
the warning light ¬may not indicate failures in
the retaining systems. Before driving off,
contact an Abarth Dealership to have the
system checked immediately.
WARNING
FRONT PASSENGER’S AIR BAG
DEACTIVATED (amber)
The warning light
“comes on when the
front passenger airbag is disabled.
With the front passenger air bag enabled, when the
ignition key is turned to MAR the
“warning light
comes on constantly for about 4 seconds, flashes for
another 4 seconds and then should go out.
“
The buzzer of the SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system may
only be switched off by an Abarth Dealership.
The system can be reactivated from the set-up menu.
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
DASHBOARD
The presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the version.
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1.Adjustable side air vents – 2.Fixed side air vents – 3.Right steering column stalk: windscreen wiper controls, rear
window wiper, trip computer –
4.Instrument panel – 5.Left steering column stalk: external lights –6.Panel controls –
7. Portable navigation system setup (for versions/markets, where provided) –
8.Adjustable central air vents – 9.Fixed
upper air vent –
10.Front airbag – passenger side – 11.Glove compartment – 12.Light guide – 13.Radio (for versions/
markets where provided) –
14.HVAC controls – 15. Steering wheel adjustment lever – 16.Front airbag – driver’s side –
17.Ignition device – 18.Control panel: headlamp alignment adjustment/ reconfigurable multifunction display.
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– maintenance ............................. 193
– recharging ................................. 177
– replacement ............................. 193
– 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 .................... 165ABS ................................................. 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
CONTENTS
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– 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 ................ 133
Engine
– 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) .................................. 88External 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
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) ...................... 216
Fuel tank cap .................................. 107
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