battery FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 2008 199 / 1.G Owners Manual

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit a Fiat
Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electric system can sup-
port the required load.
CODE card
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car. You should always keep the electronic card code written on the
CODE card with you.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety fea-
tures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS…
… information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its maintenance. Pay
particular attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(environmental protection) !(the car’s wellbeing).

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Dashboard led indications
When locking the doors, led A-fig. 5
switches on for about 3 seconds and than
starts flashing (deterrence function).
Once doors are locked, if one or more
doors or the tailgate are not closed cor-
rectly, the led and direction indicators
start flashing quickly.
fig. 5F0M0013m
fig. 7F0M0396m
fig. 6F0M0395m
REPLACING THE BATTERY OF
THE KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 6
Battery replacement:
❒press button Aand open the metal in-
sert B;
❒rotate the screw Cto :using a small
point screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case Dand replace
the battery Erespecting its polarity;
❒refit the battery case Dinside the key
and lock it turning the screw Cto Á.REPLACEMENT OF REMOTE
CONTROL COVER fig. 7
To replace the remote control cover, fol-
low the procedure shown in figure.
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INSTRUMENTS
Instrument background color and type
may vary according to the version.
SPEEDOMETER fig. 14
It shows the engine speed.REV. COUNTER fig. 15
Rev counter shows engine rpm.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection
control system gradually shuts off the flow
of fuel when the engine is “over-revving”
resulting in a gradual loss of engine pow-
er.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden higher-
ing of the speed.
This is normal as it takes place during nor-
mal operation, for example when activat-
ing the climate control system or the fan.
In particular a slow change in the speed
preserves the battery charge.
fig. 14F0M0405mfig. 15F0M0406m
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Average consumption
This value shows the average consump-
tion from the start of the new mission.
Instant consumption
This value shows instant fuel consumption
(this value is updated second by second).
If parking the car with engine on,
the display will show “----”.
Average speed
This value shows the car average speed as
a function of the overall time elapsed since
the start of the new mission.
Travel time
This value shows the time elapsed since
the start of the new mission.
IMPORTANT Lacking information, Trip
computer values are displayed with “----”.
When normal operating condition is re-
set, calculation of different units will
restart regularly. Values displayed before
the failure will not be reset.
fig. 26F0M0124m
TRIP button fig. 26
Button TRIP, set on the top of the right
steering column stalk, shall be used (with
ignition key at MAR) to display and to re-
set the previously described values to start
a new mission:
– short push to display the different val-
ues
– long push to reset and then start a new
mission.
New mission
Reset can be:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by press-
ing the relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip dis-
tance” reaches 3999.9 km or 9999.9 km
(according to the type of display) or when
the “Travel time” reaches 99.59 (99 hours
and 59 minutes);
– after disconnecting/reconnecting the
battery.IMPORTANT The reset operation in the
presence of the screens concerning the
“Trip A” makes it possible to reset only
the information associated with this func-
tion.
IMPORTANT The reset operation in the
presence of the screens concerning the
“Trip B” makes it possible to reset only
the information associated with this func-
tion.
Start of journey procedure
With ignition key at MAR, press and keep
button TRIPpressed for over 2 seconds
to reset.
Exit Trip
To quit the Trip function: keep button
MENU ESCpressed for over 2 seconds.
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Heated rear window and door
mirror demisting/defrosting button
(where provided) G
Press this button to activate heated rear
window demisting/defrosting.
When this function is on, the button led
is on.
This function is timed and switches off au-
tomatically after about 20 minutes or by
pressing again the button or by turning the
engine off. It will not be switched on au-
tomatically when restarting the engine.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the
inside of the rear window over the heat-
ing filaments to avoid damage that might
cause it to stop working properly.
Switching the climate control
system off (OFF) E
Press button Eto turn the system off.
When turned off the system conditions
are the following:
❒set temperature displays off;
❒air recirculation is on;
❒conditioner compressor off;
❒fan off.
Heated rear window can be turned on or
off also when the system is off.
IMPORTANT The system will store the
temperatures set before turning off and
will resume them when pressing any but-
ton (except heated rear window); if the
function corresponding to the button
pressed is off it will be turned on; if on it
will be kept active.
Press AUTOto turn the system in au-
tomatic mode.ADDITIONAL HEATER
(where provided)
This device shall be used to speed up pas-
senger compartment warming when it is
very cold.
The additional heater turns off automati-
cally after reaching the required comfort
conditions.
Automatic two-zone climate
control system
The additional heater will switch on au-
tomatically after turning the ignition key
to ON.
Manual Heater and Climate
control system
The additional heater will switch on au-
tomatically by turning knob Ato the last
red sector and turning the fan on (knob
B) to the first speed at least.
IMPORTANT Heater works only with
low outside temperature and engine
coolant temperature.
IMPORTANT Heater will not turn on if
the battery voltage is not sufficient.
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CEILING LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT WITH
MOVABLE LENS
The light will turn on/off by pressing the
movable lens rightwards or leftwards as
shown in fig. 51.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT WITH
SPOT LIGHTS
Switch A-fig. 52turn on/off these lights.
With switch A-fig. 52in central position,
lights Cand Dwill turn on/off when open-
ing/closing the front doors.
With switch A-fig. 52pressed on the left
side, lights Cand Dwill always stay off.
With switch A-fig. 52pressed on the right
side, lights Cand Dwill always stay on.
Light turning on/off is gradual.
Switch B-fig. 52performs the spot func-
tion; with light off, it will turn on:
❒light Cif pressed on the left side;
❒light Dif pressed on the right side.
fig. 52F0M0065m
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the
car, make sure the switch is at central po-
sition: lights off with doors closed in or-
der to avoid draining the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left inadver-
tently to the On position, the lights will
turn off automatically 15 minutes after
turning the engine off.
fig. 51F0M0067m
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Door unlocking in the event
of a crash
In the event of a crash that triggers the fu-
el cut-off switch, the doors will unlock au-
tomatically to enable getting into the car
and at the same time the passenger’s com-
partment lights will turn on. It is howev-
er always possible to open the doors from
the passenger’s compartment by means of
the internal door handles.
If no fuel leaks are detected after the im-
pact and the car is ready to go, restore
correct operation following the instruc-
tions given below.
To reset car operation, follow this pro-
cedure:
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒activate the right-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❒activate the left-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❒activate the right-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❒activate the left-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to STOP. DOOR LOCK fig. 62
To lock all doors at the same time, press
button A, located on the central console
control panel, regardless of the position
of the ignition key.FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
It intervenes in case of collision, activating:
❒switch off of fuel supply with resultant
engine switch off;
❒automatic door lock release;
❒switch on of all lights inside the car.
When the system is active, the message
“Fuel cut-off see handbook” is displayed.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment, be-
low the car or near the tank area.
After the collision, position ignition key on
STOPto avoid battery draining.
fig. 62F0M0013m
If, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or notice leaks from the
fuel system, do not reset the system
to avoid fire risk.
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ANTI-CRUSHING SAFETY
SYSTEM
Sunroof is fitted with anti-crushing safety
system that detects the presence of an ob-
stacle during sunroof closing stroke and
that cuts in by stopping and reversing the
sunroof stroke.
INITIALISATION PROCEDURE
Sunroof shall be re-initialised after dis-
connecting the battery or if the relevant
protection fuse is blown.
Proceed as follows:
❒press button A-fig. 81at close posi-
tion;
❒keep the button pressed to close com-
pletely by steps the sunroof;
❒after full closing, wait for sunroof mo-
tor stopping.When leaving the car, the ignition key
should be removed to prevent the sun-
roof from being operated inadvertently
and harming anyone remaining in the car.
Improper use of the sunroof can be dan-
gerous. Before and during its operation
ensure that any passengers are not at risk
from the moving roof either by personal
objects getting caught in the mechanism
or by being injured by it directly.
EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the switch does not work, the sunroof
can be operated manually as follows:
❒remove the protection cap set between
the two sun curtains;
❒take the setscrew wrench (provided as
standard) from the tool bag in the boot;
❒fit the wrench into A-fig. 82and turn
it:
– clockwise to open the sunroof;
– counter-clockwise to close the sun-
roof.
fig. 82F0M0088m
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After locking doors by:
❒remote control;
❒door revolving plug;
it will not be possible to unlock the doors
by pressing button
A-fig. 85set on the
dashboard.
IMPORTANT With central locking system
on, pulling the internal door handle of one
of the front doors will unlock that door.
Pulling the internal door handle of one of the
rear doors will unlock the relevant door.
Lacking power (blown fuse, battery discon-
nected, etc.) it is however possible to lock
the doors manually.
After exceeding 20 km/h speed, doors will
be locked automatically if the set up menu
function has been selected (see paragraph
“Multifunction display” in this section).
Once the dead lock device
has been actuated, doors
cannot be opened from the passen-
ger’s compartment in any way what-
soever. For this reason, make sure
there are no person left inside the car.
If the battery of the key with remote
control is down, the dead lock device
can be deactivated only by fitting the
metal insert of the key in both front
door revolving plugs as described pre-
viously: in this case the dead lock de-
vice will stay engaged only on the rear
doors. DEAD LOCK DEVICE
(where provided)
This safety device enables to inhibit:
❒door internal handles;
❒locking/unlocking button A-fig. 85;
thus hindering doors opening from inside
the passenger’s compartment in case of at-
tempt to break-into (e.g.: window breaking).
The dead lock device guarantees the best
protection against unwanted access.
Therefore, it should be actuated every
time the car is parked and left unattended.Device activation
The dead lock device is automatically ac-
tivated on every door when pressing twice
briefly the remote control button
Á, fig.
83.
Device activation is indicated by 3 flashing
of direction indicators and flashing of the
button led A-fig. 85located on the dash-
board.
If one of the doors is not perfectly closed,
the dead lock device will not activate, thus
preventing that a person getting into the car
from the open door remains blocked inside
the passenger’s compartment when she/he
closes the door.
Device deactivation
The device is deactivated automatically on
every door in the following cases:
❒when opening the driver’s door using the
key without remote control;
❒when unlocking doors using the remote
control;
❒turning the ignition key to MAR.
WARNING
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Window safety system initialisation
Safety system shall be re-initialised after
disconnecting the battery or if the rele-
vant protection fuse is blown.
Initialisation procedure:
❒fully close manually the window to ini-
tialise;
❒after window stopping, keep on press-
ing the closing control for at least 1 sec-
ond.
Improper use of the power
windows can be dangerous.
Before and during its operation en-
sure that any passengers are not at
risk from the moving glass either by
personal objects getting caught in the
mechanism or by being injured by it
directly. Always remove the ignition
key when getting out of the car to
prevent the power windows being op-
erated accidentally and constituting
a danger to the passengers in the car.
WARNING
Front and rear passenger door
windows (where provided)
Front passenger door armrest and rear
door armrests feature the switches A-fig.
90to be used for controlling the corre-
sponding window.
Press button A-fig. 91to inhibit rear door
controls (where provided).REAR WINDOW WINDERS
(5-door versions)
(where provided) fig. 92
To open and to close the window use the
relevant window winder.
fig. 92F0M0091mfig. 90F0M0251m
fig. 91F0M0252m
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