technical data FIAT PUNTO 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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OWNER HANDBOOK
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DIGITAL DISPLAY
STANDARD SCREEN fig. 16
The standard screen shows the following
information:
A Headlamp alignment position (only
with dipped headlamps on).
B Time (always displayed, even with key
extracted and front doors closed)
C Odometer (distance covered in kilo-
metres or miles) and TRIP computer
data.
D Start&Stop indicator (for versions/
markets where provided)
E Gear Shift Indicator (for versions/
markets where provided).
NB With key removed (when opening
one of the front doors) the display turns
on and shows for a few seconds the time
and distance covered. CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 17
+To scroll the displayed menu and the
related options upwards or to in-
crease the displayed value.
MENUPress briefly to display the menu
ESCmenu and/or go to next screen
or confirm the required menu
option.
Hold down to go back to the
standard screen.
–To scroll the displayed menu and the
related options downwards or to
decrease the displayed value. NB
Buttons +and –activate different
functions according to the following sit-
uations:
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. 16F0M0537mfig. 17F0M0122m
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The menu consists of the following
items:
– SPEED BEEP
– CORNER LIGHTS (for versions/markets where pro-
vided)
– TRIP B DATA
– SET TIME
– SET DATE
– FIRST PAGE (for versions/markets where provided)
– SEE RADIO
– AUTOCLOSE
– UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
– LANGUAGE
– WARNING VOLUME
– BUTTON VOLUME
– SERVICE
– AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
– DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (for versions/markets where pro-
vided)
– EXIT MENU– briefly press MENU ESC to return to
the menu screen or hold the button down
to return to the standard screen without
saving.
To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: (On) will
flash on the display;
– press – : (Off) will flash on the display;
– briefly press MENU ESC to return to
the menu screen or hold the button down
to return to the standard screen without
saving.
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
Speed limit (Speed Beep)
This function is used to set the car speed
limit (km/h or mph); the driver is imme-
diately alerted when this limit is ex-
ceeded (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
To set the desired speed limit, proceed as
follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC
– the display
will show the wording (Speed Buzz);
– press + or –to select speed limit acti-
vation (On) or deactivation (Off);
– if the function is on, press + or –to se-
lect the required speed limit and then
press MENU ESC to confirm;
NBThe speed may be set in the range from
30 to 200 km/h, or from 20 to 125 mph ac-
cording to the previously chosen unit (see
“Setting the distance unit (Unit)” described
below). The setting will increase/decrease
by five units each time + /– is pressed. Hold
down +/– to increase/decrease the setting
rapidly. Complete the setting with single
presses of the button when the required
setting is approached.
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Setting the clock (Set time)
This function allows you to set the clock
through two submenus: “Time” and
“Mode”.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC – the display
will show the two sub-menus “Time” and
“Mode”;
– press + or –to switch between the two
sub-menus;
– select the required option and then
press MENU ESC briefly;
– if selecting “Time”, briefly press MENU
ESC – the “hours” will flash on the display;
– press + or –to set the value;
– briefly press MENU ESC – the “min-
utes” will flash on the display;
Trip B activation (trip B data)
This function may be used to activate
(On) or deactivate (Off) the Trip B display
(partial trip).
For more information see the “Trip com-
puter” section.
For activation/deactivation, proceed as fol-
lows:
– briefly press MENU ESC, On or Off
will flash on the display (depending on pre-
vious setting);
– press +
or –to make your choice;
– briefly press MENU ESC to return to
the menu screen or hold the button down
to return to the standard screen without
saving.
CORNER LIGHTS
(activation/deactivation of corner
lights – fog lights with cornering
function) (for versions/markets
where provided)
This function activates/deactivates the cor-
ner lights. To activate/deactivate (ON/OFF)
the lights, proceed as follows:
– press the MENU ESC
button briefly:
the display will show “On” or “Off” flash-
ing depending on the previous setting;
– press + or –to make your choice;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to
go back to the menu screen or hold the
button down to go back to the standard
screen without saving.
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For safety reasons, the bon-
net must always be perfect-
ly closed while travelling. Make sure
that the bonnet is perfectly closed
and that the lock is engaged. If you
discover during travel that the lock
is not fully engaged, stop immediate-
ly and close the bonnet in the correct
manner.
WARNING
If the supporting rod is not
positioned correctly, the
bonnet may fall violently.
WARNING
Perform these operations on-
ly when the car is stationary.
WARNING
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
3-door versions
The front hooks are located at points
A-fig. 93.
The rear hooks are set at points Bmarked
by the (
O) symbols on the rear side win-
dows.
5-door versions
The front hooks are located at points
A-fig. 93.
The rear hooks are set at points B and are
marked by a groove on the upper part of
the door frame. IMPORTANT Follow the instructions
contained in the assembly kit carefully. As-
sembly must be performed by qualified
personnel.
fig. 93F0M0102m
After travelling for a short
distance, check that the fas-
tening screws are correctly tightened.
WARNING
Strictly adhere to the laws in
force concerning maximum
clearance.
Distribute the load evenly
and, when driving, bear in
mind the increased sensitivity of the
vehicle to side wind.
WARNING
Never exceed the permitted
load (see “Technical data”
section).
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The catalytic converter
reaches high temperatures
during normal operation. Do not
park the on grass, dry leaves, pine
needles or other flammable materi-
al: fire hazard.
WARNING
DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER (DPF)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechan-
ical filter, integral with the exhaust system,
that physically traps particulates present
in the exhaust gases of diesel engines.
The diesel particulate filter is needed to
eliminate almost all particulates in com-
pliance with current/future legislation.
During normal use of the vehicle, the en-
gine control unit records a set of data (e.g.
travel time, type of route, temperatures,
etc.) and it will then calculate how much
particulate has been trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps particu-
late, it should be regenerated (cleaned)
at regular intervals by burning the carbon
particles.
The regeneration procedure is handled
automatically by the engine control unit
according to the filter conditions and ve-
hicle use conditions. During regeneration, there may be: a lim-
ited increase in minimum revs, a slight in-
crease in fumes and high exhaust temper-
atures. These are not faults; they do not
impair vehicle performance or damage the
environment.
If the dedicated message is displayed, re-
fer to the “Warning lights and messages”
section.
The diesel particulate filter
(DPF) (for versions/markets,
where provided) reaches high tem-
peratures during normal operation.
Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry
leaves, pine needles or other flam-
mable material: fire hazard.
WARNING
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For optimum protection in the event of
a crash, all passengers must be seated and
wearing adequate restraint systems.
This is even more important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EU
countries pursuant to Directive 2003/20/EC.
Compared with an adult, a child’s head is
larger and heavier in proportion to his/her
body and the child’s muscular and bone
structures are not fully developed. For this
reason, they require restraint systems
which are different from those used by
adults to protect them in the event of an
accident. The result of research in relation to the
best protection for children is illustrated
in European Regulation ECE-R44, which
divides the restraint systems into five
groups in addition to making their use
compulsory:
Group 0 up to 10 kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kg
As you can see, the groups overlap part-
ly and, in fact, there are devices on sale
that cover more than one weight group.
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
All child restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the con-
trol brand, on a solidly fixed to the seat la-
bel which must never be removed.
When over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems, children
are considered as adults and have to wear
the standard seat belts.
Lineaccessori Fiat has child seats for each
weight group. These devices are recom-
mended, having been specifically designed
for Fiat cars.
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 186
ENGINE CODES – BODY WORK VERSIONS ............. 188
ENGINE ........................................................................\
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FUEL SUPPLY ......................................................................\
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TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 190
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STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 191
WHEELS ........................................................................\
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PERFORMANCES ................................................................ 195
DIMENSIONS .......................................................................\
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CAPACIT IES ........................................................................\
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FLUIDS AND LU BRICANTS ............................................. 200
FUEL CONSUMPT ION ...................................................... 202
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VIN PLATE fig. 1
The plate can be found on the left side of
the boot floor and it bears the following
identification data:
B Type-approval number.
C Vehicle type code.
D Chassis number.
E Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded.
F Maximum vehicle weight fully loaded
with trailer.
G Maximum weight on front axle. H
Maximum weight on rear axle.
I Engine type.
L Body version code.
M Number for spare parts.
N Correct smoke opacity index (for
diesel engines).
IDENTIFICATION DATA
We recommend taking note of the iden-
tification codes. The following identifica-
tion codes are printed and shown on the
plates:
❒Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.
❒Chassis marking.
❒Bodywork paint identification plate.
❒Engine marking.
fig. 1F0M0368m
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AND DEVICESCar maintenance and care ......... 165
– Heavy use of the vehicle ........ 171
– Planned maintenance programme ....................... 167-149
– Regular checks .......................... 171
– Scheduled servicing ................ 166
Car prolon ged stop ...................... 120
Card/CD hol der ........................... 58
Carrying children safely ............... 97
Ceiling lig hts .................................... 51
Changing a tyre ............................. 135
Chassis mark ing ............................ 186
Checking fluid levels ...................... 172
Child lo ck ....................................... 62
Child safety lock ........................... 62
Child seats (compliance for use) .......... 100-102
– Universal Isofix seat ............... 101
Cigarette ligh ter ............................ 58
Clutch .............................................. 190
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Consumption – engine oil .................................. 174
– fuel .............................................. 202
Control bu ttons ............................ 53
Cup holder co mpartments ......... 58
Cup/can holders ............................ 58
Dashboard ..................................... 5
Dashboard and controls ............. 4
Data plates – bodywork paint ....................... 187
– identification data ................... 186
Dead lock ( device) ....................... 61
Digital di splay ................................. 16
Dimensions .................................... 196
Direction indicators – controls .................................... 48
– front bulb repla cement .......... 148
– rear bulb repla cement ........... 149
– side bulb replacement ............ 149
Display functio ns ........................... 24
Door lo cks ..................................... 60
Doors .............................................. 60
ABS ................................................. 72
Accessories purchased by the o wner ............................... 86
Adjusting the seats ....................... 32
Air filter .......................................... 177
Alarm .............................................. 10
Arm rest .......................................... 57
Ashtray ............................................. 59
ASR system .................................... 75
Battery
– battery recha rging .................. 161
– inspecting th e charge ............. 177
– jump starting ............................ 134
– replacement ............................. 177
Body – maintenance ............................. 182
– version codes .......................... 188
Brake fluid le vel ............................. 176
Brakes – fluid le vel ................................... 176
– specifications ............................ 191
Bulb (replacement) – bulb types ................................. 146
– general info rmation ................ 145
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