key Abarth Punto Evo 2012 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
Contact an Abarth Dealership as soon
as possible if the warning light Udoes
not light up when the key is turned to MAR or
if, during travel, the warning light comes on
either constantly or flashing (along with a
message on the display). The operation of the
warning light Umay 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.
WARNING
If the light flashes, release the accelerator pedal to
reduce engine revs until the warning light stops flashing;
continue the journey at a moderate speed, trying to
avoid driving conditions that may cause further flashing,
and contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as possible.EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE (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 turns on when the
engine is overheated. If the warning light comes on
when driving, proceed as follows:
❒when driving normally: stop the car, switch off the
engine and check that the water level in the
reservoir is not below the MIN mark. If it is not, wait
for a few minutes for the engine to cool down then
slowly and carefully open the cap, top up with
coolant and check that the level is between the MIN
and MAX marks. Also check visually for any fluid
leaks. Contact an Abarth Dealership if the warning
should come on when the engine is started again.
❒if the vehicle is used under demanding conditions
(e.g. towing trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow down
and, if the light stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or
3 minutes with the engine running and slightly
accelerated to further favour the coolant circulation.
Then stop the engine. Check correct liquid level as
described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to
keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few
minutes before switching it off.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
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MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
FUEL RESERVE (amber)
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 turns on when about 7 litres of fuel
are left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light will flash to indicate a
system failure. If this is the case, contact an Abarth
Dealership to have the system checked.
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS (green)
The light comes on when the front fog lights
are turned on.
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SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS
AND LOW BEAMS (green)
FOLLOW ME HOME (green)
Side/tail lights and low beams
The warning light comes on when side/tail lights or low
beams are turned on.
Follow me home
The warning light will turn on when this device is active
(see “Follow me home” in section “Knowing your car”).
The display will show a dedicated message.
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RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green – blinking)
The warning light turns on when the direction
indicator control lever is moved upwards or,
together with the left indicator, when the hazard light
button is pressed.
D
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green – blinking)
The warning light turns on when the direction
indicator control lever is moved downwards or,
together with the right indicator, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
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CRUISE CONTROL (green)
(for versions/markets where provided)
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 switches on by rotating the Cruise
Control twist switch to ON.
The display will show a dedicated message.
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS (blue)
The warning light comes on when the main
beams are turned on.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS (amber)
The warning light comes on when the rear fog
lights are turned on.
4
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING (red)
The symbol is shown on the display when one
or more doors or the tailgate are not perfectly
closed.
The display shows the dedicated message.
An acoustic signal is emitted with the doors open and
the car moving.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW (red)
The symbol is shown on the display when the
engine oil level falls below the minimum
recommended value. Restore the correct engine
oil level (see “Checking fluid levels” in the “Servicing and
maintenance” section).
The display shows the dedicated message.
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GENERIC WARNING
(amber)
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The symbol is shown on the display when a fault in the
engine oil pressure sensor is detected. Contact an Abarth
Dealership to have the fault fixed as soon as possible.
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ELECTRIC STEERING FAILURE
(red)
When the symbol is shown on the display, you
will not benefit from the electric power steering and the
effort needed to turn the wheel will be greatly
increased, although it will still be possible to steer the
car. Contact an Abarth Dealership.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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Never replace a blown fuse with metal
wires or other materials.
Should the fuse blow again, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
Never replace a fuse with one that has a
higher amperage: FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING
If a general protection fuse (MEGA-
FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows,
contact an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
Before replacing a fuse, make sure that
the ignition key has been removed and
that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
WARNING
If a general protection fuse for safety
systems (air bag system, braking system),
power unit systems (engine system, transmission
system) or steering system blows, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
WARNING

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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.
WARNING

RADIO
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TURNING THE CAR RADIO ON
The car radio comes on when the
gbutton (ON/OFF)
is pressed briefly.
When the car radio is turned on, the volume is limited
to a setting of 5 if it had been set higher when used
previously.
When the radio is turned on with the key extracted
from the ignition switch, it turns off automatically after
about 20 minutes. After the radio has switched itself off
automatically it can be turned on for a further
20 minutes by pressing the
gbutton (ON/OFF).
TURNING THE CAR RADIO OFF
Briefly press the button
g(ON/OFF).
FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
SELECTING THE RADIO FUNCTIONS
By pressing the FM button briefly and repeatedly, the
following audio sources can be selected cyclically:
– TUNER (“FM1”, “FM2”, “FMA”).
By pressing the AM button briefly and repeatedly, the
following audio sources can be selected cyclically:
– TUNER (“MW1, MW2”).
SELECTING THE CD FUNCTION
By pressing the MEDIA button briefly it is possible to
select the CD function.
AUDIO SOURCE MEMORY FUNCTION
If another function is selected whilst listening to a CD
(e.g. the radio), playback is interrupted and is resumed
from the same point when returning to the CD mode.
If another function is selected whilst listening to the
radio, the last station selected is tuned into when
returning to the Radio mode.

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RADIO
RADIO OFF function
(on and off mode)
This function makes it possible to set the radio switching
off mode by choosing between two methods. To activate
the function use the buttons ¯or ˙.
The chosen mode appears on the display:
❒“00 MIN”: the radio turns off in connection with the
ignition key; the radio is automatically turned off as
soon as the key is turned to the STOP position;
❒“20 MIN”: the radio turns off independently from the
ignition key; the radio remains switched on for a
maximum period of 20 minutes after the key has
been turned to the STOP position.
SYSTEM RESET function
This function is used to restore all settings to the factory
values.
The options are:
❒NO: no restore intervention;
❒YES: the default parameters will be restored. During
such operation, the text “Resetting” appears on the
display. At the end of the operation, the source does
not change and the previous situation will be
displayed.PHONE SET-UP
When a phone call is received, the radio audio will be
connected to the telephone output if the hands-free kit
is installed on the car. The sound of the telephone
always arrives at a fixed volume, but it is possible to
adjust it during a phone conversation by pressing the
twist control fig. 1.
The fixed telephone audio volume can be adjusted using
the “SPEECH VOLUME” function in the Menu. The word
PHONE will appear on the display during the deactivation
of the audio for the phonecall.

CD LOADING/EJECTION
To load the CD, insert it gently into the slot to activate
the motorised loading system, which will position it
correctly.
The CD can be loaded with radio off and the ignition key
turned to MAR: in this case the radio will remain off.
When the radio is turned on, the last source listened to
before being switched off will be activated.
When a CD is inserted the display will show the symbol
“CD-IN” and the text “CD Reading”. They will remain
displayed for the whole time required for the radio to
read the CD. When this time has elapsed the radio
automatically starts playing the first track.
Press the ˚button (EJECT) with the radio on to activate
the motorised ejection of the CD. After ejection, the last
audio source listened to before playing the CD will be
heard.
If the CD is not removed from the radio, it will
automatically be reloaded about 20 seconds later and the
Tuner mode will be tuned into (Radio).
The CD cannot be ejected if the radio is off.
If the ejected CD is reloaded without having removed it
completely from the slot, the radio will not switch to the
CD source.
RADIO
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Possible error messages
If the loaded CD cannot be read (e.g. a CD ROM has
been inserted or the CD is inserted the wrong way
round or there is reading error) the display shows the
text “CD Disc error”.
The CD will then be ejected and the audio source
activated before the CD mode selection will be heard.
With external audio source on (“TA”, “ALARM” and
“Phone”) the CD which cannot be read will not be
ejected until these functions are terminated. At the end,
with the CD mode activated, the display will show the
text “CD Disc error” for a few seconds and then the
CD will be ejected.
If the CD player overheats the CD playing could be
temporarily interrupted. The radio will automatically
turn to the Radio (Tuner) mode and the display will
show “CD hot” and then “CD disc error”.

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CONTENTS
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