ESP FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 2009 199 / 1.G Dualogic Transmission Manual

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AUTOMATIC MODE
IMPORTANT To use the system proper-
ly, you are recommended to press ped-
als with the right foot only.
❒Press the brake pedal.
❒Start the engine.
❒Move the gear lever to A/M
fig. 3to engage the automatic mode or
to R-fig. 2to engage reverse.
❒Release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
OPERATION
The gearbox can work in two operating
modes:
❒the first mode is manual (MANUAL):
the driver directly requests gearshift-
ing;
❒the second mode is automatic (AU-
TO): the system directly decides when
shifting gears. With this operating log-
ic it is possible to activate the ECO
(Economy) function to contain con-
sumption by pressing button E-fig. 4
set on the instrument panel. To shift
gears and to select the operating mode
(MANUALor AUTO) use the gear
lever with whatever speed. fig. 3F0M0272mfig. 4F0M0273m
GEAR LEVER
The gear lever A-fig. 1is located on the
central console and it is of the floating
“multi-stable position” type, i.e.: it features
three stable positions and three unstable
ones.
The three stable positions correspond to
neutral N-fig. 2, reverse R-fig. 2and cen-
tral position set between the unstable po-
sitions UP (+) and DOWN (–)fig. 1.
Unstable positions (i.e.: positions aban-
doned as soon as the gear lever is released)
are the upshifting position UP (+), the
downshifting position DOWN (–) and the
automatic mode position (A/M) fig. 3.
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CHECKING OIL LEVEL
DUALOGIC GEARBOX HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL
For the transmission control oil level check and for clutch get in touch only with the Fiat Service Network.
Waste gearbox oil contains dangerous substances for the environment. For chang-
ing the oil we advise contacting Fiat Dealerships who are equipped for disposing
of used oil respecting nature and the law.WARNING
SERVICE SCHEDULE
1.4
Check the transmission Every
control oil level 30.000 km
AIR CLEANER
To have the air cleaner replaced contact Fiat Dealership.
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1.4
3 door 3 door 5 door
4 seat 5 seat 5 seat
1025 1025 1040
480 560 560
850 850 850
850 850 850
1505 1585 1600
1000 1000 1000
400 400 400
50 50 50
60 60 60
WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Kerb weight
(including fuel, space-saver spare
wheel, tools and accessories):
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:
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. It is the driver’s responsibility to place goods in the boot and/or on the loading surface in accor-
dance with the maximum permissible loads.
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