engine Abarth Punto Evo 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE
After removing the key from the ignition, the courtesy
lights switch on according to the following modes:
❒within 2 minutes from turning the engine off for
about 10 seconds;
❒when opening one of the side doors for about
3 minutes;
❒when one of the doors is closed for a period of
about 10 seconds.
The timed delay period ends automatically when the
doors are locked.
F0U041Abfig. 41
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT fig. 41
For versions fitted with boot light, the light comes on
automatically when opening the tailgate and it will go
off when closing.

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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This intervenes in the case of an impact causing:
❒cutting off fuel supply with resultant engine
switching-off;
❒automatically unlocking the doors;
❒switching on of all interior lights.
The intervention of the system is indicated by a message
shown on the display. Carefully check the car for fuel
leaks, for instance in the engine compartment, under the
car or near the tank area. After an impact, turn the
ignition key to STOP to avoid draining the battery.
If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do not
reactivate the system to avoid the risk of fire.
WARNING
Door unlocking in the event of an accident
If the fuel cut-off system activates following an accident,
the doors will be automatically unlocked to allow access
to the passenger compartment from the outside and the
ceiling lights will be switched on at the same time. The
doors can always be opened from the inside of the car
by using the appropriate controls.
Restoring the fuel cut-off system
If no fuel leaks are detected after the collision and the
car is able to start again, restore the operation of the
cut-off system as described below.
The following procedure should be carried out to
restore the correct operation of the vehicle:
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒activate the right indicator;
❒deactivate the right indicator;
❒activate the left indicator;
❒deactivate the left indicator;
❒activate the right indicator;
❒deactivate the right indicator;
❒activate the left indicator;
❒deactivate the left indicator;
❒turn the key to STOP.

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F0U086Abfig. 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.
F0U087Abfig. 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
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FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ESP system will be
automatically switched off and warning light áwill
appear on the instrument panel along with a message on
the reconfigurable multifunction display (see “Warning
lights and messages”). Contact an Abarth Dealership as
soon as possible.ESP SYSTEM
(Electronic Stability Program)
This is an electronic system controlling car stability in
the event of tyre grip loss, helping to maintain
directional control.
The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when
grip conditions of road surfaces change.
The MSR system (adjustment of the engine braking
torque during gear changes), the HBA system
(automatic increase in the braking pressure during
emergency braking) and the TTC system (with self-
locking differential effect) are present with ESP, ASR and
Hill Holder systems.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is signalled by the blinking of the warning light áon
the instrument panel, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESP system comes on automatically when the
vehicle is started and cannot be turned off.
Do not take unnecessary risks, even if
your vehicle is fitted with an ESP system.
Your driving style must always be suited to the
road conditions, visibility and traffic. The driver
is ultimately responsible for road safety.
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HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the ESP system and it is
provided to facilitate starting on slopes.
It is automatically activated in the following conditions:
❒uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient
higher than 5%, engine running, brake pedal
depressed and gearbox in neutral or gear other than
reverse;
❒downhill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient
higher than 5%, engine running, brake pedal pressed
and reverse gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESP system control unit maintains
the braking pressure at the wheels until the engine
torque required for departure is reached, or for a
maximum of 1 second, allowing your right foot to be
moved easily from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
If the vehicle has not departed after this time, the
system will deactivate automatically, gradually releasing
the brake force.
At release, the typical brake disengagement noise
indicating that the car is going to move will be heard.Failure indications
A system fault is indicated by the switching on of the
warning light áand by the dedicated message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is not a parking
brake; therefore, never leave the car without having
engaged the handbrake, turned the engine off and
engaged first gear.
For the correct operation of the ESP and
ASR systems, the tyres must be the same
make and type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the type, make and
size specified.
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For the correct operation of the ESP and
ASR systems, the tyres must be the same
make and type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the type, make and
size specified.
WARNINGASR SYSTEM (Antislip Regulator)
This function controls car drive and intervenes
automatically every time one or both driving wheels slip.
Depending on the slipping conditions, two different
control systems are activated:
❒if both drive wheels are slipping, the ASR function
intervenes by reducing the power transmitted by the
engine;
❒if the slipping only involves only one drive wheel, the
ASR system intervenes automatically braking the
wheel that is slipping.
The action of the ASR system is particularly helpful in
the following circumstances:
❒slipping of the inner wheel when cornering due to
the effect of dynamic load changes or excessive
acceleration;
❒too much power transmitted to the wheels in
relation to the conditions of the road surface;
❒acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy surfaces;
❒loss of grip on a wet surface (aquaplaning).Failure indications
In the event of a failure, the ASR will be automatically
switched off and the warning light áwill appear on the
instrument panel along with a message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display (see “Warning lights
and messages”). In this case, contact an Abarth
Dealership as soon as possible.

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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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EOBD SYSTEM
The EOBD system (European On Board Diagnosis)
carries out a continuous diagnosis of the components of
the car related to emissions.
It also alerts the driver, by turning on the warning light
Uon the instrument panel (together with relevant
message on the reconfigurable multifunction display)
(see section “Warning lights and messages”), when
these components are no longer in peak conditions.
The goal of the system is to:
❒keep the system efficiency under control;
❒warn when a failure causes emissions levels to
increase;
❒warn of the need to replace deteriorated
components.
The system also has a connector that can be interfaced
with appropriate equipment, which makes it possible to
read the error codes stored in the control unit together
with a series of specific parameters for engine operation
and diagnosis. This check can also be carried out by
traffic control authorities.
Contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as
possible if warning light
Ueither does
not light up when the key is turned to
MAR or if while travelling it comes on either
steady or blinking (along with a message on the
multifunctional display, where provided).
The operation of the
Uwarning light may be
checked by the traffic control authorities using
specific devices. Always comply with the traffic
regulations in force in the country where you are
driving.
IMPORTANT After eliminating the failure, to check the
system completely, Abarth Dealerships run a bench test
and, if necessary, road tests which may require a long
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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The car may be equipped with a tyre pressure
monitoring system (T.P.M.S.). This system comprises a
radio frequency transmitter fitted to each wheel (on the
rim inside the tyre), which is able to send information
on the pressure of each tyre to the control unit.
Take the greatest of care when checking
or restoring the tyre pressures. If the
pressure is too high, road hold is compromised,
there is more demand on the suspension and
wheels, and the tyres wear abnormally.
WARNING
Tyre pressure should be checked when
the tyres are cold; if, for whatever
reason, you check the pressure when the tyres
are hot, do not reduce the pressure even if it is
higher than the recommended value, but check
again when the tyres are cold.
WARNING
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THE TPMS
SYSTEM
The fault indications are not stored and will therefore
not be displayed after the engine has been switched off
and then on again. If the fault conditions persist, the
control unit will send the relative indications to the
instrument panel only after the vehicle has been in
motion for a short time.
The presence of the TPMS does not
exonerate the driver from regularly
checking the pressure of the tyres and the spare
wheel (see “Wheels” in the “Maintenance and
care” section).
WARNING
The TPMS is not able to warn you of
sudden tyre pressure losses (for example
when a tyre bursts). In this case, stop the car,
braking with care and avoiding sharp steering
actions.
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F0U189Abfig. 91
DRIVING MODES
The activation of “Sport” driving mode is indicated by
the switching on of the “S” symbol on the lower right
area of the reconfigurable multifunction display, as
shown in fig. 92-93.
When “Normal” mode is selected, no messages or
symbols are shown on the display, fig. 94-95.“MANETTINO ABARTH” CAR
DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM
(DSS - Driving Sport Switch)
This device allows, using switch A-fig. 91, two response
modes to be selected according to driving style and
road conditions.
S = Sport (mode for sports driving)
N = Normal (mode for driving in normal conditions)
After being operated, the lever A always returns to the
central position.
The device also acts on the car dynamic control systems
(instrument panel, steering, engine, TTC and ASR
systems).