FIAT PUNTO 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

87
SAFETYSTARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICES
RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mo-
bile phones, CB radios, amateur radio etc.)
shall not be used inside the car unless
a separate aerial is mounted on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices in-
side the passenger compartment (without
a separate aerial) may cause the vehicle
electrical systems to malfunction. This
could compromise safety in addition to
constituting a potential hazard for pas-
sengers’ health.
In addition, transmission and reception of
these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the car body.
With regard to EC-approved mobile
phones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), you should
adhere strictly to the instructions provid-
ed by the mobile phone’s manufacturer.
Take care when fitting addi-
tional spoilers, alloy wheels
or non-standard wheel hubs: they
could reduce the ventilation of the
brakes and affect efficiency under
sharp, repeated braking or on long
descents. Make sure that nothing ob-
structs the pedals (mats, etc.)
WARNING
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed
after buying the car in the context of af-
ter-sales service must carry the following
label:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorises the installation
of transceiving devices provided that they
are installed by a specialised centre ac-
cording to rules of good engineering prac-
tice in compliance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
IMPORTANT Traffic police may not al-
low the car on the road if devices have
been installed which modify the features
of the car. This may also cause invalida-
tion of warranty in relation to faults
caused by the change or either directly or
indirectly related to it.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. shall not be liable for dam-
age caused by the installation of acces-
sories either not supplied or recom-
mended by Fiat Auto S.p.A. and/or not
installed in compliance with the provided
instructions.
070-090 PUNTO POP 1ed EN 24/09/13 14.23 Pagina 87

88SAFETYSTARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICES
REFUELLING THE CARPETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol.
To avoid mistakes, the diameter of the fu-
el tank opening is too small to insert the
nozzle of a leaded petrol pump. The petrol
octane rating (RON) must not be lower
than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic con-
verter leads to harmful exhaust emissions,
thus contributing to air pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol,
even in small amounts or in an emergency,
as this would damage the catalytic con-
verter beyond repair.DIESEL ENGINES
If the outside temperature is very low, the
diesel thickens due to the formation of
paraffin clots and could clog the diesel fu-
el filter.
In order to avoid these problems, differ-
ent types of diesel are distributed ac-
cording to the season: summer type, win-
ter type and arctic type (cold, mountain
areas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel whose speci-
fications are not suitable for the usage
temperature, it is advisable to mix in the
TUTELA DIESEL ART additive in the pro-
portions shown on the container. Pour
the additive into the tank before the fuel.
When using or parking the vehicle for
a long time in the mountains or cold ar-
eas, it is advisable to refuel using locally
available diesel.
In this case, it is also advisable to keep the
tank over 50% full.For diesel engines, use only
diesel fuel for motor vehicles
in accordance with EN590
European specifications. The
use of other products or mixtures may
damage the engine beyond repair and
consequently invalidate the warranty,
depending on the damage caused. If
you accidentally introduce other types
of fuel into the tank, do not start the
engine. Empty the tank. If the engine
has run, even for a very short time, you
will need to have the entire fuel system
emptied in addition to the tank.
070-090 PUNTO POP 1ed EN 24/09/13 14.23 Pagina 88

89
SAFETYSTARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICES
FUEL TANK CAP fig. 111
To carry out refuelling, open lid Aand un-
screw cap B; the cap is fitted with a de-
vice Cwhich fastens it to the lid so it can-
not be mislaid.
In some versions, cap Bmay be provided
with a lock and key; use the ignition key
to access the flap A, turn it anti-clockwise
and unscrew the cap itself.
The hermetic seal may cause a slight in-
crease in pressure in the tank. A suction
noise when you release the cap is there-
fore entirely normal.
When refuelling, hook the cap onto the
device inside the lid as shown in fig. 111.fig. 111
F0M0138m
Do not place naked flames
or lit cigarettes near to the
fuel tank opening: fire risk. Keep your
face away from the fuel tank open-
ing to avoid breathing in harmful
vapours.
WARNING
Filling the tank
To fill the tank completely, top up twice
after the first click of the trigger. Further
top ups could cause faults in the fuel sup-
ply system.
PROTECTING
THE ENVIRONMENTThe devices for reducing petrol engine
emissions are the following:❒
three-way catalytic converter;
❒
Lambda sensors;
❒
fuel evaporation prevention system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even
for a test, with one or more spark plugs
disconnected.
The following devices are used for reduc-
ing diesel fuel engine emissions:
❒
oxidising catalytic converter;
❒
exhaust gas recirculation system (E.G.R.);
❒
diesel particulate filter (DPF) (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided).
070-090 PUNTO POP 1ed EN 24/09/13 14.23 Pagina 89

90SAFETYSTARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICES
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
070-090 PUNTO POP 1ed EN 24/09/13 14.23 Pagina 90

91
STARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICESSAFETY
SEAT BELTS ........................................................................... 92
SBR SYSTEM .......................................................................... 93
PRETENSIONERS ................................................................ 94
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ..................................... 97
PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING THE
“UNIVERSAL ISOFIX” CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ..... 101
FRONT AIRBAGS ................................................................ 103
SIDE AIRBAGS ...................................................................... 106
S S
A A
F F
E E
T T
Y Y
091-110 PUNTO POP 1ed EN 29/08/13 14.52 Pagina 91

92STARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICESSAFETY
The reel may lock up when the car is
parked on a steep slope: this is perfectly
normal. Furthermore, the reel mechanism
locks the belt if it is pulled sharply or in
the event of sudden braking, collisions and
high-speed bends.
The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat
belts with three anchor points and a reel.
The rear seat belts must be worn as per
fig. 2(with safety belt for the middle seat)
or as per fig. 3(two rear seats, for ver-
sions/markets where provided).
SEAT BELTSUSING THE SEAT BELTS fig. 1
The belt should be worn keeping the tor-
so straight and rested against the seat
back.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the tongue
Aand insert it into the buckle B, until
hearing the locking click.
If the seat belt jams, let it rewind for
a short stretch, then pull it out again with-
out jerking.
Press button Cto release the belt. Guide
the belt while it is being rewound, to pre-
vent twisting.
Through the reel, the belt automatically
adapts to the body of the passenger wear-
ing it, allowing freedom of movement.
fig. 1
F0M0040m
fig. 2
F0M0041m
fig. 3
F0M0502m
Never press button C-fig. 1
when travelling.
WARNING
091-110 PUNTO POP 1ed EN 29/08/13 14.52 Pagina 92

IMPORTANT The back rest is correctly
locked into place when the red band next
to the backrest release handles fig. 4dis-
appears. This red band indicates that the
backrest is not secured. When returning
the backrest to its normal position, make
sure it is correctly fastened and you hear
the lock click.
IMPORTANT After putting the seats back
to their normal position, restore the seat
belt position to make them ready for use.
93
STARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICESSAFETY
fig. 4
F0M0042m
Remember that, in the event
of a violent collision, back
seat passengers not wearing seat belts
represent a serious danger for the
front seat passengers as well as for
themselves.
WARNING
Make sure the backrest is
properly secured at both
sides to prevent it moving forward in
the event of sharp braking that may
cause injuries to passengers.
WARNING
SBR SYSTEM The car is fitted with the SBR system (Seat
Belt Reminder), consisting of an audible
warning which, together with the turning
on of the warning light
<
on the instru-
ment panel, warns the driver and/or the
front passenger
(for versions/markets,
where provided), that they need to fasten
their seat belt.
For permanent deactivation, contact a Fi-
at Dealership.
091-110 PUNTO POP 1ed EN 29/08/13 14.52 Pagina 93
(for versions/markets, where provided)

PRETENSIONERSTo increase the efficiency of the seat belts,
the car is fitted with front pretensioners.
These devices, in the event of a violent
crash, rewind the seat belts by a few cen-
timetres. In this way, they ensure that the
seat belt adheres perfectly to the wearer
before the restraining action begins.
The seat belt reel locks to indicate that the
pretensioners have intervened; the seat
belt cannot be drawn back up even when
guiding it manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de-
gree of protection from the action of the
pretensioning device, wear the seat belt
tight to the chest and pelvis.
A slight amount of smoke may be detect-
ed during operation of the pretensioners.
This smoke is not harmful and does not
indicate a fire.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication.
Anything that modifies its original condi-
tions invalidates its efficiency.
If, due to unusual natural events (floods,
sea storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water and mud, it must be
replaced.LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger safety, the front
seat belt reels contain a load limiter which
controls the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the belt restraining ac-
tion in the event of a head-on collision.
94STARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICESSAFETY
The pretensioner can be
used only once. Go to a Fiat
Dealership to have it replaced after
it has been deployed.
WARNING
Operations which lead to
knocks, vibrations or lo-
calised heating (over 100 °C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in
the area around the pretensioners may
cause damage or trigger them. Contact
a Fiat Dealership for any assistance.
091-110 PUNTO POP 1ed EN 29/08/13 14.52 Pagina 94

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USING THE SEAT BELTS
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other occupants
of the car also respect, the local laws in
force in relation to the use of the seat
belts. Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.Seat belts are also to be worn by expec-
tant mothers: the risk of injury in the event
of an accident is greatly reduced for them
and the unborn child if they are wearing
a seat belt.Of course, mothers-to-be must position
the lower part of the belt very low down
so that it passes over the pelvis and under
the abdomen fig. 5.
95
STARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICESSAFETY
fig. 5
F0M0043m
fig. 6
F0M0044m
fig. 7
F0M0045m
The belt must not be twist-
ed. The upper part must
cross the shoulder and the chest di-
agonally. The lower part must adhere
to the hips fig. 6, not to the abdomen.
Do not use devices (clips, etc.) to hold
the seat belt away from your body.
WARNING
091-110 PUNTO POP 1ed EN 29/08/13 14.52 Pagina 95

HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT
BELTS EFFECTIVE
Observe the following precautions for
correct seat belt maintenance:❒
always use the belt with the tap well
stretched and never twisted; make sure
that it is free to run without obstruc-
tions;
❒
replace the belt after a serious accident,
even if it does not appear damaged.
Always replace the seat belt if the pre-
tensioners were deployed;
❒
To clean the belt, wash by hand with
water and mild soap, rinse and leave to
dry in the shade. Do not use strong de-
tergents, bleach, paints or any other
chemicals which could damage the belt
fibres;
❒
prevent the reels from getting wet:
their correct operation is guaranteed
only if water does not get inside;
❒
replace the seat belt when it shows
signs of significant wear or cuts.
96STARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICESSAFETY
For maximum safety, keep
the back of your seat up-
right, lean back into it and make sure
the seat belt fits closely across your
chest and hips. Always fasten the seat
belts on both the front and the rear
seats! Travelling without seat belts
will increase the risk of severe injury
and even death in the event of an
accident.
WARNING
Never disassemble or tamper
with the seat belt or preten-
sioner components. All operations
must be performed by qualified and
authorised personnel. Always go to
a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
If the belt has been subject-
ed to heavy stress, for ex-
ample after an accident, it should be
changed completely together with
the anchors, anchor fastening screws
and the pretensioner. In fact, even if
the belt has no visible defects, it could
have lost its resilience.
WARNING
Each seat belt must be used
by only one person. Never
travel with a child sitting on the pas-
senger’s lap and a single belt to pro-
tect them both. In general, do not
place any objects between the person
and the belt.
WARNING
091-110 PUNTO POP 1ed EN 29/08/13 14.52 Pagina 96