checking oil FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 2008 199 / 1.G Owners Manual

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CORRECT USE
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
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MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
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RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND
CELLULAR TELEPHONES
Radio transceiver equipment (e.g.: e-tacs
mobile phones, HAM radio systems and
the like) shall not be used inside the car
unless a separate aerial is mounted on the
roof.
IMPORTANT The use of similar devices
inside the passenger compartment (with-
out separated aerial) produces radio-fre-
quency electromagnetic fields which, am-
plified by the resonance effects inside the
passenger compartment, may cause elec-
trical systems equipping the car to mal-
function. This could compromise safety in
addition to constituting a potential hazard
for the passengers.
In addition, transmission and reception of
these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the car body.
As concerns EC-approved mobile phones
(GSM, GPRS, UMTS), strictly comply with
the instructions for use provided by the
mobile phone’s manufacturer.ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
If after buying the car, you decide to install
electrical accessories that require a per-
manent electric supply (alarm, satellite an-
titheft system, etc.) or accessories that in
any case burden the electric supply, con-
tact Fiat Dealership, whose qualified per-
sonnel, besides suggesting the most suit-
able devices belonging to Lineaccessori Fi-
at, will also evaluate the overall electric ab-
sorption, checking whether the car’s elec-
tric system is able to withstand the load
required, or whether it needs to be inte-
grated with a more powerful battery.
Take care when fitting addi-
tional spoilers, alloy rims and
non-standard wheel caps: they might
reduce ventilation of the brakes, thus
their efficiency, during abrupt and re-
peated braking, or long downhill
slopes. Make sure that nothing (mats,
etc.) gets in the way of the pedals
when they are pushed down.
WARNING
INSTALLATION OF
ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed after
buying the vehicle and in after-market shall
bear the following marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installation
of transceivers, provided that installation
is workmanlike performed in compliance
with Manufacturer’s specifications at a spe-
cialised service centre.
IMPORTANT The installation of devices
involving modifications of vehicle charac-
teristics may determine the withdrawal of
the driving licence by the appointed pub-
lic authorities and the forfeiture of the
warranty as concerns defects/failures due
to said modification or leading directly or
indirectly to it.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibility
due to damages connected with the in-
stallation of accessories/devices not sup-
plied by or recommended by Fiat Auto
S.p.A. and installed not in compliance with
the specified prescriptions.
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INCOMPLETE DOOR
LOCKING (red)
On certain versions the warn-
ing light turns on when one or more
doors or the tailgate are not properly
shut.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
A buzzer will sound when doors/tailgate
are open and the car is moving.
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INEFFICIENT
EBD
ELECTRONIC
BRAKING
DISTRIBUTOR
(red)
(amber)
The turning on at the same time of warn-
ing lights
xand >with the engine run-
ning indicates an EBD system failure or
that the system is unavailable; in this case
heavy braking may cause the rear wheels
to lock before time, with the possibility of
skidding. Drive with the utmost care to
the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
x>
LOW ENGINE OIL
LEVEL (red)
(where required)
Turning the ignition key to MAR,
the warning light on the dial turns on but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light (if any) on the dial comes
on when the engine oil level falls below the
minimum level. Restore proper oil level
(see “Checking levels” in section “Car
maintenance”).
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
k
SEAT BELTS NOT
FASTENED
(red)
The warning light on the dial
turns on glowing steadily with car station-
ary and driver’s or passenger’s seat belt not
fastened correctly. The warning light will
turn on flashing together with the buzzer
when, with car moving, driver’s or passen-
ger’s seat belt are not fastened correctly.
The S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) buzzer can
only be excluded by Fiat Dealership. On
certain versions the system can be reacti-
vated through the set-up menu.<
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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
fig. 1 - 1.2 and 1.4 8Vversions
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment:
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
Be careful!, when topping up
take care not to confuse the
various types of fluids: they
are all incompatible with one
another and could seriously damage
the car.
1.Engine coolant
2.Battery
3.Windscreen washer fluid
4.Brake fluid
5.Engine oil.
fig. 2a - 1.4 16V version
F0M0418m
F0M0419m
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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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INDEX
Doors..................................................... 77
Door puddle lights
– side bulb replacement ................. 174
Engine
– identification code ........................ 212
– marking ........................................... 211
– specifications ................................. 213
Engine compartment
– washing ........................................... 197
Engine coolant fluid level ..................200
Engine cooling gauge........................... 16
Engine oil
– consumption .................................. 197
– checking fluid level ....................... 194
– specifications ................................. 228
EOBD system ...................................... 94
ESP system............................................ 91
Exterior lights ...................................... 58
Fiat CODE system............................. 7
Fix & Go automatic ............................ 161
Flashing the headlights ....................... 58Fluid levels ............................................ 194
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 228
Follow me home (device) ................. 59
Front courtesy lights
– bulb replacement........................... 169
– control ............................................ 65
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 170
– control button .............................. 68
Fuel
– consumption................................... 228
– cut-off switch.................................. 70
– level gauge ....................................... 16
Fuel cut-off switch............................... 70
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 106
Fuel level gauge ................................... 16
Fuses (if a fuse blows) ........................ 175
Gearbox
– using manual gearbox .................. 132
Glass/can holder.................................. 73
Glove compartment............................ 72 Control buttons .................................. 68
Correct use of the car ...................... 127
Cruise Control
(Constant speed regulator) ........... 63
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement .......................... 174
– control button .............................. 67
Dashboard
– Left hand drive version ............... 5
– Right hand drive version ............. 6
Dashboard and controls..................... 5
Dead lock device................................. 78
Digital display ....................................... 17
Dimensions .......................................... 221
Dipped headlamps
– bulb replacement........................... 169
– control ............................................ 58
Direction indicators
– control ............................................ 59
– front bulb replacement ............... 169
– rear bulb replacement ................. 170
– side bulb replacement ................. 170
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