headlights Abarth Punto Evo 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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HEAVY USAGE OF THE CAR
Should the car be used predominantly in one of the
following particularly demanding conditions:
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and with external
temperatures below zero;
❒frequently idling engine or long distance low speed
driving (e. g. taxis or door-to-door deliveries) or in
the case of long term inactivity;
❒in cities;
perform the following inspections more frequently than
shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks and
linkage cleanliness and lubrication;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel
– brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of accessory drive belts;
❒check pollen filter and replace it, if required;
❒check air filter and replace, if required.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, top up the following:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system,
position and wear of the windscreen and rear
window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if required: engine oil
level.
It is advisable to use PETRONAS LUBRICANTS products,
designed and produced specifically for Abarth cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Technical Specifications”).
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INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped under the
mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.)
which could cause oxidisation of the sheet metal. Glasses
To clean glasses, use specific window cleaner products.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or
altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with
a cloth in the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment thoroughly at the end of
every winter. Be careful not to direct the jet of water
onto electronic control units. Adequately protect the
upper air vents to prevent damage to the windscreen
wiper motor. Have this operation performed at a
specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the
engine cold and the ignition key in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure that the various
protections (e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.: petrol)
or ketenes (e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens.
Never use flammable products, such as
petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean
the inside of the car. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during the
cleaning operation may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cylinders in the
vehicle: risk of bursting. Aerosol cylinders
must not be exposed to a temperature
exceeding 50°C. When the car is exposed to
sunlight, the internal temperature can greatly
exceed this value.
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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 ........................... 158
– internal bulb replacement ..... 168
– replacement ............................. 158
Can holder .................................... 64
Capability for child seat ............... 115
Card holder ................................... 64
Carrying children safely ............... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Carrying children safely ............... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Catalytic converter ...................... 108
CD Changer (capability) ............. 104
Central locking .............................. 59
Central locking .............................. 71
Chassis (marking) ......................... 206
Chassis marking ............................ 206
Checking levels ............................. 187
– brake fluid ................................ 191
– engine coolant ......................... 189
– engine oil .................................. 188
– windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ................................. 190Child seats ...................................... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on Isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Cigarette lighter ............................ 64
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ................................. 200
– engine compartment .............. 202
– front headlights ........................ 202
– interiors .................................... 202
– leather seats ............................. 203
– plastic parts .............................. 204
– seats and fabric parts ............. 203
– windows ................................... 202
Climate control vents .................. 38
Clutch
– technical specifications .......... 208
CO
2at exhaust ............................. 220
CO
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Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .................... 162
– switching on ............................. 49
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 ..................................... 63DSS (Driving Sport Switch)
(car dynamic control system) ... 96
Electrical/electronic devices
(important notes for
installation) .................................. 106
Engine codes .................................. 207
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 CODE card .................................... 5
Controls ......................................... 58
Controls for climate
control system .......................39-44
Courtesy lights .............................. 56
Cruise Control .............................. 54
Dashboard ..................................... 3
– right hand drive version ........ 257
Day lights (DRL) ........................... 49
– bulb replacement .................... 162
Dead Lock ...................................... 73
Dead lock (device) ....................... 73
Defrosting/demisting
– heated rear window
and door mirrors .................. 43-46
– windscreen and front side
windows ..................................42-45
Demisting/defrosting
– heated rear window
and door mirrors .................. 43-46
– windscreen and front side
windows ..................................42-45
Dimensions of the car ................. 214

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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)...................... 89How 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
– engine marking ........................ 206
– vehicle identification
number plate ............................... 205
Ignition switch ............................... 11
– steering wheel lock ................ 12
Important notes ............................ 2
In an emergency ............................ 151
Installing electrical/electronic
devices (important notes) ........ 106
Instrument panel ........................... 13
– right hand drive version ........ 258
Interior fittings................................ 61
Interiors (cleaning) ....................... 200

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Isofix (child seat)
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on Isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Keys ................................................ 5
– Code card ................................ 5
– key with remote control ...... 6
– key without remote control .. 9
– remote control battery
replacement ................................. 7
– replacing the cover of
the remote control .................... 8
– request for additional
remote controls ......................... 8
Knowing your car .......................... 3
Levers on the steering
wheel .....................................49-51
Lubricant specifications................ 217
Lubricants (specifications).... 217-218
Main beam headlamps
– bulb replacement .................... 162
– switching on ............................. 50
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement .................... 162
– switching on ............................. 50
“Manettino Abarth” car
dynamic control system
(DSS – Driving Sport Switch) .. 96
Manual climate control system ... 39
Maximum speed ............................ 213
Mirrors ............................................ 35
– electrochromic rear-view ..... 35
– rear-view .................................. 35
– wing ........................................... 36
MSR system ................................... 91
Nozzles
– windscreen/rear
window washer............................ 199
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement .................... 167
On-board computer (trip) ......... 29
On-board instruments
(panel) ......................................13-14
Paintwork (maintenance) ........... 201
– bodywork colour plate .......... 206
Parking lights .................................. 58
Parking the car ............................... 133
Performance ................................... 215
Pollen filter ..................................... 192
Portable navigation system
(preparation for installation) .... 105
Portable navigator
(installation presetting) ............. 105
Power supply (technical data) .... 208
Preparation to install a portable
navigation system ....................... 105
Protecting the environment ....... 108
Radio .............................................. 221
Radio transmitters
and mobile phones ..................... 106
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones (important notes) ........ 106