ignition FIAT PUNTO 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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REFUELLINGPetrol engines : refuel only with unleaded petrol with an octane rating (RON) of no l\
ess than 95 conforming to
the European specification EN228.
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 repai\
r 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 ne\
utral, 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 ne\
utral, 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 engin\
e 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 ......................................................................\
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SYMBOLS ........................................................................\
....... 6
THE FIAT C ODE 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 S EATS ........................................................................\
.. 33
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................................................... 34
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 35
MIRRORS .......................................................................\
........ 35
HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTE M .................... 37
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTE M .................... 41
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ............................................................. 47
WINDOW CLEAN ING ..................................................... 49
CEILING COURTESY LIGHTS ......................................... 51
CONTROLS .......................................................................\
. 53
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................................................... 55 INTERIOR FI
TTINGS ........................................................... 56
DOORS ........................................................................\
.......... 60
ELECTRIC WINDOW OPENING ................................. 63
BOOT ........................................................................\
............. 65
BONNET .......................................................................\
........ 68
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 69
HEADLIGHTS ....................................................................... 70
ABS SYSTE M ......................................................................\
... 72
ESP SYSTEM ......................................................................\
.... 73
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 76
“DUAL DRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 77
START&STOP SYSTEM ...................................................... 79
SYSTÈME GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR ............................. 84
SOUND SYSTE M ................................................................. 85
ABILITY TO INSTALL A PORTABLE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM ..................................................... 86
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER ......... 86
REFEULLING THE CAR ..................................................... 88
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................... 89
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DASHBOARD
The presence and position of the controls, the instruments and the indic\
ators may vary according to the versions.
1.Adjustable side air vents – 2.Fixed side air vents – 3.Left-hand lever: exterior lights control – 4. Instrument panel – 5.Right-
hand lever: front and rear windscreen wiper controls, trip computer –\
6. Controls on dashboard – 7.Adjustable central air vents
– 8. Fixed upper air vent – 9.Front airbag, passenger side – 10. Glove compartment – 11.Sound system (for versions/markets
where provided) – 12. HVAC controls – 13.Ignition – 14.Front airbag, driver’s side – 15. Steering wheel adjustment lever
– 16. Controls display: fog light/rear fog lamp/headlamp alignment adjustment/\
digital display/multifunction display.
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F0M0606mfig. 1
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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached
near or actually on some of the compo-
nents of your Fiat Punto. These labels bear
symbols that remind you of the precau-
tions to be taken as regards that particu-
lar component.
The plate summarising the symbols used
can be found under the bonnet fig. 2.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine locking sys-
tem which increases protection against
an attempted theft of the car. It is auto-
matically activated when the ignition key
is extracted.
Each key contains an electronic device
which modulates the signal emitted dur-
ing ignition by an antenna built into the
ignition device. This signal is the ‘pass-
word’ which changes at each ignition and
which the control unit uses to recognise
the key and enable ignition.
fig. 2F0M600m
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In this case, turn the key to STOPand
then back to MAR; try with the other
keys provided if the problem persists.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still can-
not start the engine. Warning light Ycoming on
when driving
❒If the warning light Yturns on, this
means that the system is running a self-
test (for example for a voltage drop).
❒If the warning light Ystays on, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
The electronic components
inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is subjected to
sharp knocks.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started turning the
ignition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE sys-
tem control unit sends a recognition code
to the engine control unit to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the
code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivates
the functions of the engine control unit.
If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the warning light
Yturns on ac-
companied by the related message on the
display.
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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
fig. 4
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert Aenables:
❒the ignition;
❒the door locks;
❒the fuel cap lock/release (for versions/
markets, where provided).
To open/close the metal insert, press
button B.
Button Ëis used for unlocking the doors
and the boot.
Button
Áis used for locking the doors and
the boot.
Button
Ris used to open the boot re-
motely.
When unlocking the doors, the passenger
compartment lights will come on for
a preset time.
THE KEYS
CODE CARD fig. 3
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car is delivered with two copies of the
ignition key and with the CODE card
which bears the following:
A the electronic code;
B the mechanical key code to be given to
the Fiat Dealership when ordering du-
plicate keys.
You should have the electronic code A-
fig. 3 with you at all times.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure com-
plete efficiency of the electronic devices
inside the keys, they should never be ex-
posed to direct sunlight.
All the keys and the CODE
card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling
the car.
fig. 3F0M0351m
Press button B only with the
key away from your body,
specifically from your eyes and from
objects which could get damaged (e.g.
your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
WARNING
fig. 4F0M0394mfig.
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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 8
The metal insert of the key Ais fixed.
The key operates:
❒the ignition;
❒the door locks;
❒the fuel tank cap lock (for versions/
markets, where provided).
fig. 8F0M0352m
ALARM
The car alarm system is available at Lin-
eaccessori Fiat.
Used batteries are harmful to
the environment. You can dis-
pose of them either in the
correct containers as speci-
fied by law or by taking them to a Fiat
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
Requesting additional
remote controls
The system acknowledges up to 8 remote
controls. Should a new remote control be
necessary, contact a Fiat Dealership, tak-
ing with you the CODE card, a personal
identity document and the car’s owner-
ship documents.
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IGNITION
The key can be turned to 3 different po-
sitions fig. 9:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be extract-
ed, steering locked. Some electrical de-
vices (e.g. sound system, central door
locking system, etc.) can function.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices can function.
❒AVV: engine starting (temporary posi-
tion).
The ignition device is fitted with an elec-
tronic safety system that, in the event the
engine fails to start, turns back the ignition
key to STOP before repeating the start-
ing operation. STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is in position
STOP, re-
move it and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Disengagement
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the key to MAR.
If the ignition device has
been tampered with (e.g. an
attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
WARNING
Always remove the key when
you leave your car to pre-
vent someone from accidentally op-
erating the controls. Remember to
engage the handbrake. Engage first
gear if the car is parked uphill or re-
verse if the car is parked downhill.
Never leave children unattended in
the car.
WARNING
fig. 9F0M0608m
Never extract the key while
the vehicle is moving. The
steering wheel would lock automati-
cally as soon as it is turned. This also
applies to when the car is towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out any after-market
operation involving steering system or
steering column modifications (e.g. in-
stallation of anti-theft device) that
could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and
also result in the car not complying
with regulations.
WARNING
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CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 19
+To scroll the displayed menu and the
related options upwards or to in-
crease the displayed value.
MENUPress briefly to display the menu
ESCand/or go to the next screen or
confirm your choice.
Hold down to go back to the
standard screen.
–To scroll the displayed menu and the
related options downwards or to de-
crease the value displayed.
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car can be equipped with the multi-
function display that, depending on previ-
ous settings, shows useful information
when driving.
STANDARD SCREEN fig. 18
The standard screen shows the following
information:
A Date.
B Odometer (distance covered in km or
miles).
C Time (always displayed, even with key
removed from the ignition and front
doors closed).
D External temperature.
E Headlight alignment position (only
with dipped beam headlights on).
F Start&Stop indicator (for versions/
markets where provided).
G Gear Shift Indicator (for versions/
markets where provided).
NB When one of the front doors is
opened, the display turns on and shows
for a few seconds the time and distance
covered.
fig. 18F0M0538m
NB The +and –buttons activate differ-
ent functions according to the following
situations:
Controlling the car’s interior lights
– on the standard screen, they control in-
strument panel brightness, the sound sys-
tem and the automatic climate control
system.
Setup menu
– within the menu, they scroll up and
down;
– during settings operations, they increase
or decrease values.
fig. 19F0M0122m
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fig. 21F0M0609m
TRIP control button fig. 21
The TRIP button located on the top of
the right steering column stalk is used
(with ignition at MAR) to display and re-
set the previously described values to start
a new journey:
– press briefly to display the different
values;
– hold down to reset and then start a new
journey. New journey
The new journey begins after:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by press-
ing the relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the distance
travelled reaches 3,999.9 km or 9,999.9 km
(depending on the type of display) or when
the travel time reaches 99.59 (99 hours
and 59 minutes);
– disconnection/reconnection of the
battery.
IMPORTANT The reset operation when
“Trip A” details are being displayed resets
only the information associated with this
function.
IMPORTANT The reset operation when
“Trip B” details are being displayed resets
only the information associated with this
function.
Start trip procedure
With ignition at MAR, press and hold the
TRIP
button for over 2 seconds to reset.
Trip Exit
To quit the Trip function: keep MENU
ESC pressed for over 2 seconds.
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