boot FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 2008 199 / 1.G Owner's Manual

USE OF THE CAR
UNDER HEAVY
CONDITIONS
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and
repeated with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g.: door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒urban routes;
carry out checks more frequently than re-
quired on Service Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
PERIODICAL CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒check light system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, etc.);
❒check windscreen wiper/washer op-
eration and windscreen/rear window
blade position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia
products, designed and produced specifi-
cally for Fiat cars (see table “Capacities”
in section “Technical specifications”).
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TECHNICAL
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
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LIGHTS AND
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL PLATE fig. 1
The plate is to be found on the left side of
the boot floor and it bears the following
identification data:
BHomologation number.
CVehicle type code.
DChassis number.
EMaximum vehicle weight fully loaded.
FMaximum vehicle weight fully loaded
with trailer.
GMaximum vehicle weight on front axle.HMaximum vehicle weight on rear axle.
IEngine type.
LBody version code.
MSpare part code.
NSmoke opacity index (for diesel en-
gines).
IDENTIFICATION DATA
You are advised to note the identification
codes. The identification data stamped and
given on the plates and their position are
the following:
❒Model plate.
❒Chassis marking.
❒Bodywork paint identification plate.
❒Engine marking.
fig. 1F0M0368m
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are expressed in mm and re-
fer to the vehicle fitted with standard
tyres.
The height refers to the vehicle unladen.
Boot volume
Unladen boot volume
(V.D.A. standards) ...................... 275 dm
3
Boot volume with rear
seat folded .................................... 638 dm3
F0M0369m
fig. 5
Versions A B C D E F G H3 - 5 door
1.2 - 1.4 - 1.4
16V
1.4 T-JET
1.3 Multijet4030 875 2510 645 1490 1473 1687 1466
1.6 Multijet
IMPORTANT Track measurements may vary according to rim/tyre size.
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3 door
4 seat
1015
480
850
850
1495
900
400
75
603 door
5 seat
1015
560
850
850
1575
900
400
75
605 door
5 seat
1030
560
850
850
1590
900
400
75
603 door
4 seat
1025
480
850
850
1505
1000
400
75
603 door
5 seat
1025
560
850
850
1585
1000
400
75
605 door
5 seat
1040
560
850
850
1600
1000
400
75
603 door
4 seat
1060
480
850
850
1540
1000
400
75
603 door
5 seat
1060
560
850
850
1620
1000
400
75
605 door
5 seat
1075
560
850
850
1635
1000
400
75
603 door
4 seat
1155
480
950
850
1635
1000
400
75
603 door
5 seat
1155
560
950
850
1715
1000
400
75
605 door
5 seat
1170
560
950
850
1730
1000
400
75
60
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SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHTS
Petrol versions 1.2 1.4 1.4 16V1.4 T-JET
Weights (kg)
Empty weight
(including all fluids,
fuel tank at 90%
and with
no optional):
Payload (*)
including the driver:
Maximum admitted
loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof:
Maximum load on
tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot and/or on the roof so that they comply
with these limits.
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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
3 Door
4-seat
1090
480
950
850
1570
1000
400
75
603 Door
5-seat
1090
560
950
850
1650
1000
400
75
605 Door
5-seat
1105
560
950
850
1665
1000
400
75
603 Door
4-seat
1130
480
950
850
1610
1000
400
75
603 Door
5-seat
1130
560
950
850
1690
1000
400
75
605 Door
5-seat
1145
560
950
850
1705
1000
400
75
603 Door
4-seat
1205
480
1000
850
1685
1000
400
75
603 Door
5-seat
1205
560
1000
850
1765
1000
400
75
605 Door
5-seat
1220
560
1000
850
1780
1000
400
75
60
Multijet versions 1.3 Multijet 75 HP 1.3 Multijet 90 HP 1.6 Multijet
Weights (kg)
Empty weight
(including all fluids, fuel tank at 90%
and with no optional):
Payload (*) including the driver:
Maximum admitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof:
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot and/or on the roof so that they comply
with these limits.
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INDEX
Bodywork
– maintenance .................................. 206
– version codes ............................... 212
Bonnet .................................................. 86
Boot ........................................................ 83
– extension........................................ 84
– tailgate opening/closing ............... 83
– emergency opening....................... 83
Boot light .............................................. 174
Brake Assist
(brake assist in an emergency) ....... 91
Brakes
– fluid level ........................................ 199
– specifications ................................. 216
Bulb (replacement)
– general instructions ..................... 166
– bulb types ...................................... 166
Capacities ............................................ 106
Care and maintenance
– periodic checks.............................. 193
– planned maintenance .................. 188– planned maintenance plan ........... 189
– Heavy-duty use of the car ........... 193
Card/ CD compartment.................... 73
Carrying children safely ..................... 115
Courtesy lights
– boot light ....................................... 68
– courtesy ......................................... 65
– front ................................................ 65
– puddle/door .................................. 68
– rear ................................................. 66
Chassis (marking) ............................... 211
Checking levels..................................... 194
Child locks............................................. 79
Child seat “Isofix Universal” ............ 120
Cigar lighter.......................................... 73
Clutch ................................................... 215
CO
2emissions..................................... 229
Code Card ........................................... 8
Consumption
– engine oil ........................................ 197
– fuel ................................................... 228
ABS ...................................................... 90
Accessories purchased by
the owner .......................................... 104
Air bag
– front................................................. 121
– side .................................................. 124
Air filter ................................................ 200
Air vents ............................................... 41
Alarm...................................................... 10
Armrest................................................. 74
ASR system........................................... 93
– activation/deactivation................. 94
At the filling station ............................ 106
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .................................. 51
Battery
– checking the charge ..................... 201
– jump starting ................................. 154
– recharging ...................................... 183
– replacement .................................. 201
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