brake light Abarth Punto 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

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fig. 99
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
In engine cut-out conditions through the Start&Stop
system, if the driver unfastens his/her seat belt and
opens the driver’s door or the passenger door, the
engine can be restarted only by using the key.
The driver is notified of this condition both by a buzzer
and through an information message in the display and
by the warning light fig. 98 on the instrument panel
flashing.
ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If, after the engine has been automatically restarted, the
driver does not take any action for a period of about
three minutes, the Start&Stop system will definitively
stop the engine to avoid fuel consumption. In these
cases, the engine can be restarted only by using the key. RESTARTING CONDITIONS
For reasons of comfort, limiting pollutant emissions and
safety purposes, the power unit can restart automatically
without any action on behalf of the driver if certain
conditions are met, including:
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒reduced braking system pressure, e.g. following the
brake pedal being pressed repeatedly;
❒car in motion, for example when driving on steep
roads;
❒stopping the engine through the Start&Stop system
for more than about three minutes;
❒automatic climate control system for establishing a
comfortable temperature or enabling the MAX –
DEF function.
With a gear engaged, the engine can be automatically
restarted only by fully depressing the clutch pedal.
The driver is asked to perform this operation through
a message on the instrument panel and, where provided,
by the warning light fig. 97 on the instrument panel
flashing.
Notes
If the clutch is not depressed when three minutes have
elapsed since the engine was stopped, the engine can
only be restarted using the key.
In cases when the engine stops and this is not desired,
due for example to the clutch pedal being released
sharply with a gear engaged, if the Start&Stop system is
activated, the engine can be restarted by fully depressing
the clutch pedal or by putting the gear lever into
neutral.
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fig. 104
SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
CAPABILITY
(for versions/markets where available)
On cars equipped with the Blue&Me™system, there
may be (on request) a setup for installing the
Blue&Me™TomTom
®satellite navigation system, which
is available from Lineaccessori Abarth.
Install the navigation system by inserting the specific
support bracket into the housing shown in fig. 104.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
If after buying the car, you decide to install electrical
accessories that require a permanent electrical supply
(sound system, satellite antitheft system, etc.) or
accessories that in any case burden the electric supply,
contact an Abarth Dealership, whose qualified personnel,
besides suggesting the most suitable devices belonging to
Lineaccessori Abarth, will also evaluate the overall
electric absorption, checking whether the car’s electric
system is able to withstand the load required, or
whether it needs to be integrated with a more powerful
battery.
Take care when fitting additional spoilers,
alloy wheels or non-standard wheel hubs:
they could reduce the ventilation of the brakes
and affect efficiency during sharp, repeated
braking or on long descents. Make sure that
nothing obstructs the pedal stroke (mats, etc.)
WARNING
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STARTING THE ENGINE
The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device: if
the engine fails to start, see the paragraph “The Fiat
CODE system” in section “Dashboard and controls”.
The engine may be noisier during the first few seconds
of operation, especially after a long period of inactivity.
This is a feature of hydraulic tappets, the timing system
chosen to reduce the number of servicing interventions,
and effects neither functionality nor reliability.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
It is dangerous to let the engine run in
enclosed spaces. The engine consumes
oxygen and produces carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
WARNING
In the first period of use, we recommend
that you do not demand maximum
performance from the car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, extended travel at maximum revs,
heavy braking etc.).
With the engine off, do not leave the key
in the ignition to prevent draining the
battery.
Remember that the brake booster and
power steering are not operational until
the engine has been started, therefore you need
to apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
WARNING
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HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
speed. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒do not demand maximum performance for the first
few kilometres. Wait until the engine coolant gauge
starts moving.
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Remember that the brake servo and
power steering are not operational until
the engine has been started, so you need
to apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
Never start the engine by pushing, towing
or driving downhill. This could cause a
flow of fuel into the catalytic converter
and damage it beyond repair.
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒fully depress the clutch pedal without moving the
accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon
as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return
the ignition key to STOP before repeating the starting
procedure.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the instrument panel
warning light
Yremains on together with warning light
U, turn the key to STOP and then back to MAR; if the
warning light remains on, try the other keys provided
with the vehicle.
IMPORTANT If the instrument panel warning light
Ystays on permanently, contact an Abarth Dealership
immediately.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key to MAR
when the engine is off.
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow the
engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by
letting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine
compartment to fall.
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A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely
no practical purpose, it wastes fuel and is
damaging especially to turbocharged engines.
F0U124Abfig. 124
PARKING THE VEHICLE
Proceed as follows:
❒Stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
❒Engage a gear (on a slope, engage first gear if the
vehicle is faced uphill or reverse if it is facing
downhill) and leave the wheels steered.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone if the car is
parked on a steep slope. Do not leave the key in the
ignition switch to prevent draining the battery. Always
remove the key when you leave the vehicle.
Never leave children unattended in the
car. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the car and take it with you.
WARNING
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F0U125Abfig. 125
USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX
To engage the gears, press the clutch pedal fully and put
the gear lever into one of the required positions (the
diagram is shown on the knob fig. 125).
To engage 6
thgear, operate the lever by pressing it
towards the right in order to avoid engaging 4thgear by
mistake. The same applies to the shift from 6thto 5th
gear.
IMPORTANT The car can only be put into reverse gear
when it has stopped moving completely.
To engage reverse R from neutral, proceed as follows:
raise sliding ring A-fig. 125 under the knob and at the
same time move the gear lever to the left and then
forwards. HANDBRAKE fig. 124
The handbrake lever is located to the left of the driver’s
seat. Pull the handbrake lever upwards until the car
cannot be moved. Four or five clicks are generally
enough when the car is on level ground while nine or
ten may be required if the car is on a steep slope and
laden.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, contact an Abarth
Dealership to have the handbrake adjusted.
When the handbrake is engaged and the ignition key is
in
MARposition, the warning light xon the instrument
panel will turn on.
Proceed as follows to release the handbrake:
❒slightly lift the handbrake and press the release
button
A;
❒keep button Apressed and lower the lever. The
warning light
xon the instrument panel will turn off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out this operation
to prevent the car from moving accidentally.
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❒slightly open the windows;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body to
evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the standard
specified pressure and check it periodically;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery from the
electrical system, check its charge every month and
recharge it if the indicator shows a dark colour
without the central green area;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off the car alarm
with the remote control.
CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month,
the following precautions should be followed:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if possible well-
ventilated premises;
❒engage a gear;
❒check that the handbrake is not engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal and check
battery charge. Repeat this check once every three
months during storage. Recharge if the optical
indicator shows a dark colour without the central
green area;
❒clean and protect the painted parts using protective
wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
compounds commercially available;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass;
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS
Switching on of some warning lights/symbols is
associated to a specific message and/or warning buzzer.
These indications are indicative and precautionary and
as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained in the Owner
Handbook, which you are recommended to read
carefully in all cases. Always refer to the information in
this chapter in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT The fault indicators appearing on the
reconfigurable multifunction display are divided into two
categories: very serious and less serious faults.
Very serious faults prompt a prolonged cycle of signals.
Less serious faults prompt a shorter cycle of signals.
Press MENU ESC to stop the warning cycle in both
cases.
The instrument panel warning lights will stay on until the
causes of the fault are eliminated.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
If the warning light xturns on when
travelling (with the message on the
display) stop the car immediately and contact
an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
BRAKE FLUID
LOW (red)
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED (red)
When the key is turned to the MAR position the
warning light comes on but should go out after a few
seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light comes on when the level of the brake
fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level due
to a possible leak in the circuit.
The display will show a dedicated message.
x
Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the handbrake is
engaged.
On some versions there is also an associated warning
buzzer if the car is moving.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when
travelling, check that the handbrake is not engaged.
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FIAT CODE VEHICLE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The symbol (together with a dedicated message) may be
shown on the display to indicate that there is a fault in
the Fiat Code system or, if applicable, the alarm system.
In this case, contact an Abarth Dealership as soon as
possible.
Y
WORN BRAKE PADS
(amber)
The symbol is shown on the display if the front
brake pads are worn; in this case, have them changed as
soon as possible.
The display will show a dedicated message.
d
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The symbol is shown on the display when a
failure with one of the following lights is detected:
– side lights
– brake lights
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– number plate lights
– DRL lights
The display will show a dedicated message.
The failure relating to these lights could be one or more
blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a break in the
electrical connection.
W
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM (amber)
The symbol is shown on the display when the
fuel cut-off system has intervened.
The display shows the dedicated message.
For the procedure to restore the system see “Fuel cut-
off system” in the “Knowing your car” section.
sSPORT MODE
The symbol is shown on the display when
“Sport” driving mode is engaged and remains off when
“Normal” mode is activated (see “Manettino Abarth car
dynamic control system” in the “Knowing your car”
section).S
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F0U128Abfig. 127
FIX & GO Automatic QUICK TYRE
REPAIR KIT
The Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre repair kit is located in
the luggage compartment.
The kit fig. 127 includes:
❒a canister A, containing sealant, which is fitted with:
– filler tube B;
– an adhesive label C with the message “max. 80
km/h” to apply in a position clearly visible by the
driver (on the dashboard) after repairing the tyre;
❒informative leaflet (see fig. 128), used to ensure the
correct use of the quick tyre repair kit and then
given to the personnel who will handle the treated
tyre; BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or
driving downhill. This could cause a flow of fuel into the
catalytic converter and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake servo and the
power steering system are not activated until the engine
is started; a greater effort will therefore be required to
press the brake pedal or turn the steering wheel.
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