Power steering FIAT PUNTO 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

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CHANGING A FUSEGENERAL INFORMATION
The fuse is a protective device for the
electric system: it comes into action if
there is a fault or improper action on the
system.
Check the state of the corresponding fuse
when a device does not work: the filament
A-fig. 34must be intact. If it is not, re-
place the blown fuse with a new one of the
same amperage (same colour).
B undamaged fuse fig. 34
Cfuse with damaged filament fig. 34.
fig. 34
F0M0236m
Do not replace one fuse with
another of greater amper-
age; FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING
Never replace a damaged fuse
with metal wires or other
recycled material.
If a general protection fuse
(MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE,
MAXI-FUSE) is activated, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
If the same fuse blows again,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Remove the key from the ig-
nition and switch off or dis-
connect all devices before replacing
a fuse.
WARNING
If a general protection fuse
for safety systems (air bag
system, braking system), power unit
systems (engine system, transmission
system) or steering system is triggered,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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Do not start the engine while
the car is being towed.
WARNING
Clean the threaded housing
carefully before fastening
the ring. Make sure that the ring is se-
curely fastened before towing the car.
WARNING
Release the steering wheel
lock before towing (see “Ig-
nition device” in “Dashboard and
controls”). The brake booster and
power steering will not work while the
vehicle is being towed. You will there-
fore need to apply more force to the
brake pedal and steering wheel. Do
not use bendy cables for towing and
avoid jerking. Make sure not to dam-
age parts in contact with the car
while towing. Respect the rules of the
highway code when towing the car,
specifically in relation to the towing
device and road conduct.
WARNING
The front and rear tow
hooks should be used only
for emergencies on the road. You are
allowed to tow the car for short dis-
tances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code
(a rigid bar), to move the vehicle on
the road in readiness for towing or
transporting via a breakdown vehicle.
Tow hooks MUST NOT be used to
tow vehicles off the road or where
there are obstacles and/or for tow-
ing operations using cables or other
non-rigid devices.
Respecting the above conditions,
towing must take place with two ve-
hicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the
same centre line.
WARNING
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torsion beam with interconnected wheels
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SAFETYSTARTING
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LIGHTS AND
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AND CAREINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICESTECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKES
1.2 - 1.4 - 1.3 Multijet
Service brakes:
– front disc (self-ventilating for versions/markets, where provided)– rear drum
Parking brake controlled by hand lever, acting on rear brakes
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt on the roads may deposit on the brake discs, reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes
are applied.STEERING SYSTEM
1.2 - 1.4 - 1.3 Multijet
Type rack and pinion with electric power steering
Turning circle (kerb to kerb) m 10,9
Independent wheel McPherson-typeIndependent wheel McPherson-type
with anti-roll bar
SUSPENSION
1.2 1.4 - 1.3 Multijet
Front
Rear
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AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICES
Power steering......................... 54-77
Pretensioners ................................ 94
Prolonged car inactivity ............... 120
Protecting the environment ........ 89Radio .............................................. 79
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones .......................................... 87
Raising the car ............................... 163
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement .................... 150
– control button.......................... 52
Rear view mirrors
– exterior ..................................... 36
– interior ...................................... 35
Rear window washer
– control ...................................... 50
Rear window wiper
– blades.......................................... 181
– control ...................................... 50
– nozzles........................................ 182
Refuelling ........................................ 88
Removing the parcel shelf ........... 67
Rev counter ................................... 14
Reverse light .................................. 150Rim protector tyres...................... 193
Roof rack/ski rack.......................... 69
Rubber hoses ................................. 180
Safety .............................................. 91
SBR system .................................... 93
Seat adjustment ............................. 32
Seat belts
– general warnings ..................... 95
– load limiters ............................. 94
– maintenance .............................. 96
– use .............................................. 92
Seats
– adjustment ................................ 32
– cleaning ..................................... 184
– tipping (rear seats) ................. 33
Servicing and care ......................... 165
– Periodic checks ........................ 171
– Scheduled servicing ................ 166
– Scheduled
servicing plan .................167-149
– Demanding use of the car...... 171
Side airbags .................................... 106
Side/taillights
– control ...................................... 47
– front bulb replacement .......... 147
– rear bulb replacement ........... 149 – opening and closing
the tailgate................................. 65
– opening the tailgate in an
emergency ................................ 65
M
ain beam headlights
– bulb replacement .................... 148
– control ...................................... 47
– flashing ....................................... 47
Manual climate control system ... 41
Mechanical Brake Assist............... 72
Multifunction display .................... 21
– ignition switch ............................ 12
N
umber plate lights .................... 151
O
n-board instruments ................ 14
Paint ................................................ 182
Parking ............................................ 114
Parking lights .................................. 54
Particulate filter ............................. 90
Passenger compartment
air vents ........................................ 38
Passenger compartment
ventilation .................................... 37
Performance .................................. 195
Pollen filter ..................................... 177
Power socket ................................ 59
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