Abarth Punto Evo 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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REMOVING THE PARCEL SHELF
To remove the parcel shelf in order to extend the boot:
release the upper ends of the links A-fig. 80 by removing
the eyelets from the pins, unhook and swivel the parcel
shelf in its housing and then release both pins
fig. 81 from the side holes.
F0U083Abfig. 80F0U085Abfig. 82
F0U084Abfig. 81
Once removed, the parcel shelf can be positioned
between the back of the front seats and the folded
cushion of the rear seat fig. 82.

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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
travelling.

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F0U088Abfig. 85
The bonnet must always be perfectly
closed while travelling for safety reasons.
Make sure that the bonnet is properly closed
and that the lock is engaged. If you notice
whilst driving that the lock is not perfectly
engaged, stop at once and close the bonnet
properly.
WARNING
Positioning the support rod incorrectly
could cause the bonnet to fall suddenly.
WARNING
F0U089Abfig. 86
Perform these operations only when the
car is stationary.
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F0U090Abfig. 87
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
The front hooks are located at points A-fig. 87.
The rear hooks are located at points B marked by the
(
O) symbols on the rear side windows.
IMPORTANT Follow the instructions contained in the
assembly kit carefully. Assembly must be performed by
qualified personnel.After travelling a short distance, check
that the attachment fixing screws are
tight.
WARNING
Distribute the load evenly and when
driving, bear the increased sensitivity of
the car to side wind in mind.
WARNING
Strictly comply with current legal
regulations concerning maximum overall
dimensions.
Never exceed the permitted weight (see
section “Technical specifications”).

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F0U091Abfig. 88
Adjusting headlight alignment fig. 88
To adjust, press buttons Òand on the control panel.
The display located on the instrument panel provides
a visual indication of the adjustment position.
Position 0 – one or two people in the front seats.
Position 1 – five people.
Position 2 – five people + load in the boot.
Position 3 – driver + maximum permitted load stowed
in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check the beam alignment every time the
load transported changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Contact an Abarth Dealership to have the fog lights
properly adjusted.
HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT ABROAD
fig. 89-90
The dipped headlights are adjusted to work in the
country where the vehicle was originally purchased.
In countries where vehicles are driven on the other side
of the road, the beams are aligned by applying a specially
designed adhesive film in order not to dazzle the
vehicles travelling in the opposite direction. HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT BEAM AIMING
The correct direction of the headlights is essential for
the comfort and safety of the driver and other road
users. The headlights must be correctly directed to
ensure the best visibility. Contact an Abarth Dealership
to have the fog lights properly adjusted.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in the MAR
position and the dipped headlights on. The car will tilt
backwards when it is loaded, raising the light beam.
The beams must therefore be realigned in this case.

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This film is provided by Lineaccessori Abarth and is
available at Abarth Dealerships.
The illustrations refer to the switch from driving on the
left to driving on the right.
F0U092Abfig. 89
F0U093Abfig. 90
ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS before, it is
advisable to perform a few tests on slippery surface,
always in safe conditions and fully complying with the
Highway Code of the country where you are driving.
Read the following information carefully. This system,
which is an integral part of the braking system, prevents
one or more wheels from locking and slipping in all road
surface conditions, irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the vehicle can be
controlled even during emergency braking.
The system is completed by EBD (Electronic Braking
Force Distribution), which distributes the braking action
between the front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For the maximum efficiency of the
braking system, a bedding-in period of about 500 km is
needed (for a new vehicle or after having replaced the
brake pads/discs): during this period it is advisable to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.

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SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has come into action
because the brake pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier: it means that the vehicle speed should be
altered to suit the type of road surface.
The ABS system gets the most out of the
available grip but it cannot improve it.
Therefore, you should take great care when
driving on slippery surfaces: don’t take
unnecessary risks.
WARNING
If the ABS intervenes, it is a sign that the
grip between tyre and the road surface
has reached the limit: you must slow down to
adapt the speed to the road grip available.
WARNING
FAILURE WARNING
ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by the turning on of warning
light >on the instrument panel together with the
dedicated message on the reconfigurable multifunction
display (see section “Warning lights and messages”).
In this case, the braking system will still be effective,
although without the extra capacity offered by the ABS
system. Drive carefully to the nearest Abarth Dealership
to have the system checked.
EBD failure
EBD failure is indicated by the turning on of warning
lights >and xon the instrument panel together with
the dedicated message on the reconfigurable
multifunction display (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock and the
vehicle may swerve when braking sharply. Drive
carefully to the nearest Abarth Dealership to have the
system checked.

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If only warning light xon the instrument
panel comes on, with a message in the
reconfigurable multifunction display, stop the car
immediately and contact the nearest Abarth
Dealership. Leakage of hydraulic fluid from the
braking system will compromise the operation of
the braking system, whether it is of the
conventional type or with ABS.
WARNINGBRAKE ASSIST (integrated ESP emergency
braking assistance)
This system (which cannot be deactivated) recognises
emergency braking conditions according to the speed of
operation of the brake pedal and provides an additional
hydraulic braking pressure to support that provided by
the driver. This allows faster and more powerful
operation of the braking system.
Brake Assist is deactivated on the versions equipped
with ESP, in the event of ESP system failure (indicated by
warning light ácoming on together with the message
on the reconfigurable multifunction display.
When the ABS intervenes and you notice
the brake pedal pulsating, do not be
afraid to keep the pedal pushed down. This will
help you to stop in the shortest distance
possible, depending on the road conditions.
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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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