brake fluid FIAT PUNTO 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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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.
WARNINGEBD 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 provided) coming on (see “Warn-
ing 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.
WARNING
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GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 122
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL .............................................. 122
HANDBRAKE ON .............................................................. 122
AIRBAG FAULT ................................................................... 123
OVERHEATED ENGINE COOLANT ............................ 123
LOW BATTERY CHARGE ................................................ 124
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE -
EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL ............................................... 124
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING FAU LT ............................................................... 125
DOOR OPEN .......................................................................\
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LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................ 125
EBD FAULT .......................................................................\
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INJECTION SYSTEM FAULT
(Multijet vers ions) ................................................................. 126
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAULT (EOBD)
(petrol vers ions) ................................................................... 126
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED .......... 127
ABS FAULT .......................................................................\
.... 127
FUEL RESERVE ...................................................................... 127
SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED ........................................... 127
GLOW PLUG H EATING ................................................... 128
GLOW PLUG HEATIN G FAULT .................................... 128 WATER IN DIES
EL FILTER ............................................... 128
FIAT CODE CAR PROTECTION SYSTEM FAULT .... 129
EXTERIOR LIG HTS FAULT .............................................. 129
REAR FOG LAMPS .............................................................. 129
GENERIC WA RNING ........................................................ 129
DPF CLEANING IN PROGRESS
(Multijet versions) ................................................................. 130
ESP SYSTEM FAU LT ............................................................ 130
WORN BRAKE PADS ........................................................ 130
HILL HOLDER FAULT ....................................................... 130
SIDELIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIG HTS ...... 131
FOLLOW ME HO ME .......................................................... 131
FOG LIGHTS ........................................................................\
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LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICAT OR ....................... 131
RIGHT-HAND DIRECT ION INDICATOR ................... 131
“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON ... 131
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............................................. 131
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................................................. 132
LIMITED RAN
GE ................................................................. 132
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................\
... 132
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED .................................................. 132
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WARNING LIGHTS
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GENERAL WARNINGS
Warning lights are accompanied by a spe-
cific message and/or sound when applica-
ble. These indications are synthetic and
precautionary and, as such, must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or alterna-
tive to the information contained in this
Owner Handbook, which you are rec-
ommended to read carefully in all cases.
Refer to the information in this section if
a fault is signalled .
IMPORTANT The fault indications ap-
pearing on the display are divided into two
categories: very serious and less seri-
ous failures.
Very serious failures are indicated by
a repeated and prolonged warning “cycle”.
Less serious failures are indicated by
a shorter warning “cycle”.
Press MENU ESC to stop the warning
cycle in both cases. Warning lights on the
instrument panel will stay on until the
cause of the failure is eliminated.
For messages relevant to the versions
equipped with a Dualogic gearbox, see the
attached Supplement. LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL (red)
HANDBRAKE ON (red)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR,
the warning light turns on but should go
off after a few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light comes on when the lev-
el of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls
below the minimum level due to possible
leaks in the circuit.
A specific message is displayed on certain
versions.
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If the warning light xturns
on when travelling (togeth-
er with the message on the display on
certain versions), stop the car imme-
diately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the hand-
brake is engaged.
If the car is moving, an audible warning will
also sound on certain versions.
IMPORTANT If the warning light comes
on with the vehicle in motion, check that
the handbrake is not engaged.
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INFLATION PROCEDURE
The cylinder contains ethyl-
ene glycol. It contains latex,
which may cause an allergic reaction.
Harmful if swallowed. Irritates the
eyes. There could be a reaction in
case of inhalation or contact. Avoid
contact with your eyes, skin and
clothes. In the event of contact, wash
immediately with plenty of water. Do
not induce vomiting if swallowed.
Rinse your mouth out and drink plen-
ty of water. Call a doctor immedi-
ately. Keep out of the reach of chil-
dren. The product must not be used
by asthmatics. Do not breathe in the
vapours during insertion and suction.
Call a doctor immediately if allergic
reactions are noted. Store the cylin-
der in its proper compartment, away
from sources of heat. The sealant flu-
id has an expiry date.
WARNINGReplace the cylinder contain-
ing out-of-date sealant fluid.
Dispose of the cylinder and
the sealant liquid properly.
Dispose according to the national and
local laws in force.
Put on the protective gloves
provided with the quick tyre
repair kit.
WARNING
❒Ensure that the handbrake is on .
Unscrew the tyre valve cap, remove the
flexible filler tube A-fig. 9and fasten
the nozzle B onto the tyre valve;
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
EURO 4 PETROL, EURO 5 PETROL AND EURO 4 DIESEL VERSIONS
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, boot, passenger compartment, glove box,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust nozzles
if necessary.
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check conditions and wear of front/rear disc brake pads
(for versions/markets where provided) and operation of pad wear indica\
tor
Check condition and wear of rear drum brake linings
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and tubes
(exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, and the cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s.
Visually inspect the condition of toothed timing belt
Check tension of accessory drive belt/s, and adjust if necessary
(versions 1.2 – 1.4 heated)
Check and, if necessary, adjust tappet clearance (1.2 8v – 1.4 8vversions)
Check exhaust gas emissions
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Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic socket)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Replace spark plugs (petrol versions)
Replace fuel filter (diesel versions)
Replace air filter cartridge (petrol versions) (❏)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (petrol versions)
(or every 24 months) (2)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
(EURO 4 diesel versions without DPF) (or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (diesel EURO 4 versions with DPF) (Õ) (1)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Replace pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt should be replaced e\
very 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold c limates, city dri-
ving, idling for a long time, dusty areas) or, in any case, every 5 yea\
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( ❏ ) For Euro 4 Diesel versions, the air filter cartridge should be replac\
ed every 30,000 km.
( Õ ) The engine oil and the filter must be replaced when the warning light on\
the dashboard comes on (see the “Warning lights and messages”
section) or at least every 24 months.
(1) If the car is used mainly for town driving, the engine oil and fil\
ter should be changed every 12 months.
(2) If the vehicle is used mainly around town or the annual distance t\
ravelled is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil
and oil filter must be changed every 12 months.
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EURO 5 DIESEL VERSIONS
Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, ha\
zard warning lights,
boot, passenger compartment, glove box, instrument panel warning lights\
, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust nozzles
if necessary
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad
wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads (for versions/markets,\
where provided)
Check condition and wear of rear drum brake linings (1.3 Multijet versi\
on)
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleev\
es, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness and l\
ubrication of linkages
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, \
windscreen washer,
battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belts
Check emissions/fumes
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic socket)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
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Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (*)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) The engine oil and the filter must be replaced when the warning light on\
the dashboard comes on (see the “Warning lights and messages” section) or at least every 24 months.
If the car is used mainly for town driving, the engine oil and filter sh\
ould be changed every 12 months.
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
Should the car be used predominantly in
one of the following particularly demand-
ing conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated
journeys in sub-zero temperatures;
❒ frequently idling engine or long-dis-
tance, low-speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or lengthy inactivity;
you should perform the following inspec-
tions more frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check front disc brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages;
❒ visually inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect the condition of the ac-
cessory drive belts;
❒check pollen filter and replace, if re-
quired;
❒check air filter and replace, if required.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒operation of lights (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades;
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if re-
quired, the engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been
designed and produced specifically for
Fiat cars (see table “Capacities” in the
“Technical specifications” section).
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CHECKING LEVELS
fig. 1 - 1.2 (Euro 4) and 1.4 8Vversions
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment:
inflammable gases and vapours may
be present, constituting a fire risk.
WARNING
When topping up, take care
not to confuse the various
types of fluids: they are not
interchangeable and could se-
riously damage the car.
1. Engine coolant
2. Battery
3. Windscreen washer fluid
4. Brake fluid
5. Engine oil
F0M0649m
fig. 1a - 1.2 (Euro 5) versionsF0M0650m
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