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

Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Punto.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat Punto features and use it in the best possible way.
You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum from your
Fiat Punto technological features.
You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols, at the end of the page:
personal safety;
the car’s wellbeing;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.
Best regards and good motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Punto versions.
As a consequence, you should consider only the information which is related to the engine
and bodywork version of the car you purchased.
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Example:
fig. 22 Example:
MENU
ESC
briefly press
button
Briefly press button MENU ESCto start surfing from
the standard screen. To surf the menu use buttons
+or –.
NoteFor safety reasons, when the car is running, it is
possible to access only the reduced menu (for setting
the “Speed Beep”). When the car is stationary access
to the whole menu is enabled.
F0M1000g
MENU
ESC
briefly press
button
+
–
+
–
– +
+
–
+–
–
–
+
+
++ ––––
++ +
– –+ +
–
EXIT MENUSPEED BEEPRAIN SENSOR
SET TIME
SET DATE
SEE RADIO
AUTOCLOSE
UNITS
LANGUAGE BUZZER VOLUME BUTTON VOL. BELT BUZZER (
*) SERVICEPASSENGER BAG
(*) This function can be only displayed after deactivating the S.B.R. system (at Fiat Dealership).
–
+
TRIP B DATA
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Example:Day
YearMonthEnglish
Portugês
Español
Français
Deutsch
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BELT BUZZER (where required)RAIN SENSOR
(where provided)
TRIP B DATA
SET DATE
FIRST PAGE
SEE RADIO
AUTOCLOSE
UNITS LANGUAGE BUZZER VOLUME BUTTON VOL.
MODE
briefly press
button
MENU
ESC
briefly press
button
fig. 25a
SERVICE
F0M1034g
SET TIME SPEED BEEP
EXIT MENU
PASSENGER AIRBAG
Nederlands
Briefly press button MENU ESCto start surfing from the stan-
dard screen. To surf the menu use buttons +or –. Note For
safety reasons, when the car is running, it is possible to access
only the reduced menu (for setting “Dimmer” and “Speed Beep”).
When the car is stationary access to the whole menu is enabled.
On cars provided with Connect Nav+ many functions are dis-
played on the navigator display.
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Adjusting the button volume
(Button Vol.)
With this function the volume of the
roger-beep accompanying the activation
of buttons MENU ESC, +and –can be
adjusted according to 8 levels.
To adjust the volume proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC: the
previously set volume “level” will flash on
the display;
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESCto go
back to the menu screen or press the but-
ton for long to go back to the standard
screen without storing settings.S.B.R. buzzer reactivation
(Belt Buzzer) (where required)
This function can be only displayed after
Fiat Dealership has deactivated the S.B.R.
system (see paragraph “S.B.R. system” in
section “Safety devices”).
Scheduled Servicing (Service)
Through this function it is possible to dis-
play information connected to proper car
servicing.
Proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC: ser-
vice in km or mi, according to previous
setting, will be displayed (see paragraph
“Units”);
– briefly press button MENU ESCto go
back to the menu screen or press the but-
ton for long to go back to the standard
screen.NoteThe “Service schedule” includes car
maintenance every 30,000 km (or 18,000
mi); this is shown automatically, with the
ignition key at MAR, starting from 2,000
km (or 1,240 mi) from this deadline and
it is shown again every 200 km (or 124
mi). Below 200 km servicing indications
are displayed more frequently. Service in-
dications will be displayed km or mi ac-
cording to previous unit setting. When a
programmed maintenance interval
(coupon) is near to come, turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the display will show
the message “Service” followed by the
number of km/mi to go before car servic-
ing. Contact a Fiat Dealership to carry out
any service operation provided by the
“Service schedule” and to reset the dis-
play.
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NO
NO
YES
YES
YESYES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NOContact Fiat
Dealership
Repair damaged
wheel
Contact Fiat
Dealership
–
– In order to use the system properly, refer to the following table when you have to change wheels/tyres:
Operation Sensor presence Failure indication Fiat Dealership
service operation
–
Wheel change with spare wheel
Wheel change
with snow tyres
Wheel change
with snow tyres
Wheel change
with others of different
size (*)
Wheel cross switching
(front/rear) (**)
(*) Given as an alternative on the Owner Handbook and available at Lineaccessori Fiat.
(**) Not cross switched (tyres shall stay on the same side).
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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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AT THE FILLING
STATION
PETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol.
To prevent errors, the diameter of the fu-
el tank filler is too small to introduce a lead
petrol pump filler. Use petrol with a rat-
ed octane number (R.O.N.) not lower
than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalyst leads
to harmful exhaust emissions, thus con-
tributing to air pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol,
even in small amount or in an emergency,
as this would damage the catalyst beyond
repair.DIESEL ENGINES
If the outside temperature is very low,
the diesel thickens due to the formation
of paraffins and could clog the diesel fu-
el filter.
In order to avoid these problems, differ-
ent types of diesel are distributed ac-
cording to the season: summer type, win-
ter type and arctic type (cold, mountain
areas).
Topping up with diesel fuel not complying
with EN590 European Norm might make
it necessary to replace the filter more fre-
quently than indicated in the Service
schedule.
If refuelling with diesel fuel not suitable for
the current temperature, mix diesel fuel
with TUTELA DIESEL ART additive in the
proportions stated on the can, putting first
the antifreeze in the tank and then the
diesel fuel.
If driving or parking the vehicle for a long
period in cold areas/mountains, refuel with
the diesel fuel available at local filling sta-
tions.
In this situation you are also recom-
mended to have in the tank an amount of
fuel 50% higher than usable capacity.The car must only be filled
with diesel fuel for motor ve-
hicles, in compliance with Eu-
ropean Standard EN590. The
use of other products or mixtures may
irreparably damage the engine with in-
validation of the warranty due to the
damage caused. In the event of acci-
dentally filling with another type of fu-
el, do not start the engine and empty
the tank. If the engine has been run
even for only a very short time, in ad-
dition to the tank, it is also necessary
to drain out the whole fuel circuit.
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During normal service the
diesel particulate filter (DPF)
reaches high temperatures. Do not
therefore park the car over inflam-
mable materials (grass, dry leaves, pine
needles, etc.): fire hazard.
WARNING
During normal service the
catalyst reaches high tem-
peratures. Do not therefore park the
car over inflammable materials (grass,
dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): fire
hazard.
WARNINGPROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
The devices for curtailing petrol engine
emissions are the following:
❒ three-way catalytic converter;
❒Lambda sensor;
❒fuel evaporation system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even
for a test, with one or more spark plugs
disconnected.
The devices for curtailing diesel fuel en-
gine emissions are the following:
❒oxidising catalytic converter;
❒ exhaust gas recirculation system
(E.G.R.);
❒diesel particulate filter (DPF) (where
provided).
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Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof as soon as they are no longer
used. These accessories lower air pene-
tration and adversely affect consumption
levels. When needing to carry particular-
ly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
which greatly affects the engine leading to
higher consumption (on average up to
+20%). When the temperature outside
the car permits it, use the air vents where
possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at
a standstill or at idle or high speed: under
these conditions the engine warms up
much more slowly, increasing electrical
consumption and emissions. It is therefore
advisable to move off immediately, slow-
ly, avoiding high speeds. This way the en-
gine will warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when waiting at traffic
lights or before switching off the engine.
This and also double declutching is ab-
solutely pointless on modern cars and al-
so increase consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and
road allow, use a higher gear. Using a low
gear to obtain brilliant performance in-
creases consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions an
engine wear.CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of your
car down and lower the amount of toxic
emissions released into the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
ly at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:
if the pressure is too low, consumption
levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the car
(especially when driving in town) and its
trim greatly affects consumption and sta-
bility.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................................ 188
SERVICE SCHEDULE........................................................... 189
PERIODICAL CHECKS........................................................ 193
USE OF THE CAR UNDER HEAVY CONDITIONS ... 193
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS................................................ 194
AIR FILTER ............................................................................ 200
POLLEN FILTER ................................................................... 200
BATTERY................................................................................ 201
WHEELS AND TYRES......................................................... 203
RUBBER HOSES.................................................................... 204
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS................... 204
BODYWORK........................................................................ 206
INTERIORS ............................................................................ 210
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