ESP FIAT GRANDE PUNTO 2009 199 / 1.G Owners Manual

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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: refuel only with unleaded petrol with an octane rating (RON) of no less than 95 conforming to
the European specification EN 228.
Diesel engines: refuel only with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the war-
ranty, depending on the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged, set the gearshift lever to neutral, fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged, set the gearshift lever to neutral, fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the warning lights
Yand mto
go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves,
pine needles or other flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to en-
sure better respect for the environment.
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AND DEVICESDASHBOARD ...................................................................... 5
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 6
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ................................................. 6
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 8
ALARM ................................................................................... 10
IGNITION ............................................................................. 12
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................ 13
INSTRUMENTS .................................................................... 14
DIGITAL DISPLAY ............................................................... 16
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............................................ 21
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 30
FRONT SEATS ..................................................................... 32
REAR SEATS .......................................................................... 33
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................................................... 34
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 35
MIRRORS ............................................................................... 35
HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEM .................... 37
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 41
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ............................................................. 47
WINDOW CLEANING ..................................................... 49
CEILING COURTESY LIGHTS ......................................... 51
CONTROLS ........................................................................ 53
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................................................... 55INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 56
SKYDOME SUNROOF ....................................................... 60
DOORS .................................................................................. 62
ELECTRIC WINDOW OPENING ................................. 65
BOOT ..................................................................................... 67
BONNET ............................................................................... 70
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 71
HEADLIGHTS ....................................................................... 72
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 74
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 75
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 78
“DUAL DRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 79
SOUND SYSTEM ................................................................. 81
ABILITY TO INSTALL A PORTABLE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM ..................................................... 82
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER ......... 82
REFEULLING THE CAR ..................................................... 84
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................... 85
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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 boot are not closed cor-
rectly, the LED and direction indicators
start flashing quickly.
fig. 5F0M0013m
fig. 7
fig. 6F0M0395m
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REPLACING THE BATTERY
OF THE KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 6
To replace the battery, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒press button Aand open the metal in-
sert B;
❒turn the screw Cto :using a fine
screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case Dand replace
the battery E, respecting 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 the diagram.
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Day
YearMonth
Deutsch
Português
English
Español
Français
Italiano
Nederland
Polski Example:
fig. 20 Example:
On the standard screen, briefly press MENU ESC
to start browsing. Press +or –to browse within
the menu.
NBFor safety reasons, only the short menu may be
accessed while the car is moving (“Speed Beep” set-
ting). Stop the car to access the full menu.
F0M1038g
MENU ESC
brief press
of the button+
–
+
–
– +
– –
– +
+
++ ––––
++ – –
+ +
–
EXIT MENU SPEED BEEP
SET TIME
SET DATE
SEE RADIO
AUTOCLOSE
DISTANCE UNIT
LANGUAGE ALERT VOLUME BUTTON VOLUMESERVICE PASSENGER BAG
–+
TRIP DATA B
MENU ESC
brief press
of the button
+
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DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 40
Put the stalk in the permanent position:
❒Up (position 1): right-hand direction in-
dicator;
❒Down (position 2): left-hand direction
indicator.
The
¥or Îlights will blink on the in-
strument panel.
Indicators are switched off automatically
when the steering wheel is straightened.
If you want the indicator to flash briefly to
show that you are about to change lane,
move the stalk up or down without it
clicking into position. When released, the
stalk will return to its default position.
Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, put the
left stalk in the temporary position for less
than half a second. The direction indicator
on the side selected will be activated for
5 flashes and then go out automatically.“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This will light up the space in front of the
vehicle for a certain period of time.
Activation
With the key turned to STOPor re-
moved, pull the left-hand stalk towards the
steering wheel within 2 minutes from
when the engine is turned off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to
a maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights
are switched off automatically.When the stalk is moved, the light
3on
the instrument panel will light up and the
corresponding message will appear in the
display (see “Warning lights and mes-
sages”) as long as the function is on. The
light comes on when the stalk is first
moved and stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated. Each movement
of the stalk increases only the amount of
time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the steer-
ing wheel for more than 2 seconds.
fig. 40F0M0061m
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HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
fig. 45
They are turned on by pressing switch A,
regardless of the position of the ignition
key.
When the device is on, the switch flashes
and the lights
Îand ¥on the instrument
panel come on.
Press the switch again to turn the lights
off.
The use of hazard lights is governed by the
highway code of the country you are in.
Keep to the rules.Emergency braking
During emergency braking, the hazard
warning lights come on automatically and
lights
Îand ¥on the panel come on at
the same time.
The function switches off automatically
when the nature of the braking changes.
This function complies with the relevant
legal regulations currently in force.FOG LIGHTS fig. 46
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press button 5to activate.
The
5light on the instrument panel will
come on.
Press the button again to turn the lights
off.
When the fog lights are on, the side/tail -
lights and number plate lights also come
on, while the daytime running lights go off
irrespective of the position of the twist
switch.
The use of fog lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which you
are driving. Keep to the rules.
fig. 45F0M0069mfig. 46F0M0070m
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ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with
ABS before, it is advisable to perform
a few tests on slippery ground, naturally in
conditions of safety and respecting the
highway code of the country where you
are driving. Read the following informa-
tion carefully.
ABS is an integral part of the braking sys-
tem which prevents, whatever the road
conditions and force applied to the brake
pedal, the wheels from locking and con-
sequently sliding under braking, thus en-
suring that the vehicle remains under con-
trol even during emergency braking.
The system is completed by EBD (Elec-
tronic Brakeforce Distribution), which dis-
tributes the braking action between front
and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For the maximum efficien-
cy of the braking system, a bedding-in pe-
riod of about 500 km is needed (for a new
vehicle or after having replaced the brake
pads/discs): during this period it is better
to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
braking.The ABS gets the most from
the available grip, but it can-
not improve it; you should therefore
take every care when driving on slip-
pery surfaces and not take unneces-
sary risks.
WARNING
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has
been activated because the brake pedal
pulsates slightly and the system gets nois-
ier: this means that the car speed should
be altered to fit the type of road surface.
If the ABS cuts in, it is a sign
that the grip between tyre
and the road surface has reached the
limit: you must slow down to match
the speed to the road grip available.
WARNING
FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
This is indicated by the
>warning light
on the instrument panel together with the
dedicated message on the multifunction
display (for versions/markets where pro-
vided) coming on (see “Warning lights and
messages” section).
In this case, the braking system will work
as normal, but without the extra capacity
offered by the ABS system. Drive care-
fully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
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BRAKE ASSIST (integrated ESP
emergency braking assistance)
(for versions/markets where provided)
This system (which is compulsory) recog-
nises emergency braking according to the
speed of operation of the brake pedal and
provides additional hydraulic braking pres-
sure to support that applied by the driver.
This allows faster and more powerful op-
eration of the braking system.
The Brake Assist is deactivated on ver-
sions equipped with ESP, in the event of
an ESP system failure (indicated by warn-
ing light
áswitching on together with the
message in the multifunctional display, for
versions/markets where provided).
ESP SYSTEM (Electronic
Stability Program)
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is an electronic system that controls
car stability in the event of tyre grip loss,
helping to maintain directional control.
The ESP system is therefore particularly
useful when road surface grip changes.
In addition to the ESP system, ASR system
and Hill Holder, the MSR system (adjusting
the engine braking torque) and the HBA
system (improving the braking force dur-
ing emergency braking) are also provided
(for versions/markets where provided).
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is signalled by the flashing of warn-
ing light
áon the instrument panel, to in-
form the driver that the car is in critical
stability and grip conditions.When the ABS cuts in and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep the pedal pushed down; in do-
ing so you, will stop in the shortest
distance possible under the road con-
ditions at the time.
WARNING
EBD failure
This is indicated by the
>and xwarn-
ing lights on the instrument panel togeth-
er with the dedicated message on the mul-
tifunction display (for versions/markets
where avaible) coming on (see “Warning
lights and messages” section).
In this case, the rear wheels may sudden-
ly lock and the vehicle may swerve when
braking sharply. Drive carefully to the
nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.
If only the xwarning light
on the instrument panel
lights up (together with a message in
the multifunction display, for ver-
sions/markets where provided) stop
the vehicle immediately and contact
the nearest Fiat Dealership. Fluid
leaking from the hydraulic system will
compromise the operation of the
braking system, whether it is of the
conventional type or with ABS.
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SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESP system is automatically activat-
ed when the car is started and cannot be
de-activated.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ESP will be au-
tomatically switched off and the
áwarn-
ing light will come on permanently on the
instrument panel along with a message on
the multifunction display (for versions/
markets where provided) (see “Warning
lights and messages” section). The LED on
the ASR OFF button will also light up.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as pos-
sible if this happens.
Do not take unnecessary
risks, even if your vehicle is
fitted with an ESP system. Your dri-
ving style must always be suited to the
road conditions, visibility and traffic.
The driver is always ultimately re-
sponsible for road safety.
WARNING
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ESP system,
making hill-starts easier.
It is automatically activated in the follow-
ing conditions:
❒uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with
a gradient higher than 5%, engine run-
ning, brake pedal pressed and gearbox
in neutral or gear other than reverse;
❒downhill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pedal pressed and re-
verse gear engaged.
At pick-up, the ESP system control unit
will maintain the braking pressure at the
wheels until the necessary engine torque
for moving away is reached or, in any case,
for a maximum of 2 seconds in order to
move easily from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
If the vehicle has not departed after this
time, the system will deactivate automat-
ically by gradually releasing the brake
force.
At release, the typical brake disengage-
ment noise indicating that the car is go-
ing to move will be heard.Failure indications
System failure is indicated by the turning
on of warning light *on the instrument
panel with digital display and warning light
áon the instrument panel with multi-
function display (for versions/markets
where provided) (see section “Warning
lights and messages”).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake; therefore, never leave
the vehicle without having engaged the
handbrake, turned the engine off and se-
lected first gear.
For the correct operation of
the ESP and ASR systems,
the tyres must be the same make and
type on all wheels, in perfect condi-
tion and, above all, of the type, make
and size recommended.
WARNING
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MSR system
(engine braking regulation)
This is an integral part of the ASR system
that, in case of sudden gear shifting, cuts
in to provide torque to the engine, thus
preventing excessive driving wheel drag
that, especially in poor grip conditions, can
lead to loss of stability.
Switching the system on/off fig. 97
The ASR system switches on automatically
each time the engine is started.
When travelling, the ASR can be switched
off and on again by pressing button Alo-
cated on the dashboard fig. 97. If the system is off, the LED on the button
lights up together with a message shown
on the multifunction display (for versions/
markets where provided).
If the ASR is switched off when travelling,
it will turn on again automatically the next
time the engine is started.
When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn the
ASR off: in fact, in these conditions, the
driving wheels skidding when moving off
makes it possible to get better traction.
For the correct operation of
the ESP and ASR systems,
the tyres must be the same make and
type on all wheels, in perfect condi-
tion and, above all, of the type, make
and size recommended.
WARNING
fig. 97
ASR
OFF
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ASR SYSTEM (Anti-slip Regulator)
This function controls car drive and cuts
in automatically every time one or both
driving wheels skid.
Depending on how skiddy the road is,
two different control systems are acti-
vated:
❒if the skidding involves both drive
wheels, the ASR function intervenes
by reducing the power transmitted by
the engine;
❒if the skidding involves only one dri-
ving wheel, the ASR system cuts in by
automatically braking the wheel that
is sliding.
The ASR system is particularly helpful in
the following circumstances:
❒skidding of the inner wheel when cor-
nering due to the effect of dynamic
load changes or excessive acceleration;
❒too much power transmitted to the
wheels in relation to the conditions of
the road surface;
❒acceleration on slippery, snowy or
icy surfaces;
❒loss of grip on a wet surface (aqua-
planing).
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