distrib FIAT PUNTO 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

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Knob C adjusts air distribution
¶to direct air to the centre and side
vents;
ßto send air to the feet and direct cool-
er air to the dashboard vents, in in-
termediate temperature conditions;
©for heating when the outside temper-
ature is very low: to direct as much air
as possible to the feet;
®to warm the feet and, at the same
time, demist the windscreen;
-to quickly de-mist the windscreen.
Button D turns air
recirculation on/off
Press the button (button LED on) to turn
the air internal recirculation on.
Press the button (button LED off) to turn
air internal recirculation off. RAPID PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT HEATING
For the rapid heating of the passenger
compartment, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A
to red section;
❒turn air internal recirculation on by
pressing button D(button LED on);
❒turn knob C to ©;
❒turn knob Bto 4 -(max. fan speed).
Then use the controls to keep the re-
quired comfort conditions and press but-
ton Dto turn air internal recirculation off
(button LED off) and prevent misting up.
IMPORTANT With a cold engine, you
have to wait for a few minutes to let the
system fluid reach optimum operating
temperature.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger compartment
properly, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A
to blue section;
❒turn air internal recirculation off by
pressing button D(button LED off);
❒turn knob C to ¶;
❒turn knob Bto the required speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn knob C to the required position;
❒turn knob Bto the required speed.
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Knob C adjusts air distribution
¶to direct air to the centre and side
vents;
ßto send air to the feet and direct cool-
er air to the dashboard vents, in in-
termediate temperature conditions; Button D turns air
recirculation on/off
Press the button (button LED on) to turn
the air internal recirculation on.
Press the button again (button LED off) to
turn the air internal recirculation off.
Button E turns climate control
system on/off
Press the button (button LED on) to turn
the climate control system on.
Press the button again (button LED off) to
turn the climate control system off.
fig. 37F0M0037m
©for heating when the outside temper-
ature is very low: to direct as much air
as possible to the feet;
®to warm the feet and, at the same
time, demist the windscreen;
-to quickly de-mist the windscreen.
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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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ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with
ABS before, it is advisable to perform
a few tests on slippery ground, naturally in
conditions of safety and respecting the
highway code of the country where you
are driving. Read the following informa-
tion carefully.
ABS is an integral part of the braking sys-
tem which prevents, whatever the road
conditions and force applied to the brake
pedal, the wheels from locking and con-
sequently sliding under braking, thus en-
suring that the vehicle remains under con-
trol even during emergency braking.
The system is completed by EBD (Elec-
tronic Brakeforce Distribution), which dis-
tributes the braking action between front
and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For the maximum efficien-
cy of the braking system, a bedding-in pe-
riod of about 500 km is needed (for a new
vehicle or after having replaced the brake
pads/discs): during this period it is better
to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
braking.The ABS gets the most from
the available grip, but it can-
not improve it; you should therefore
take every care when driving on slip-
pery surfaces and not take unneces-
sary risks.
WARNING
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has
been activated because the brake pedal
pulsates slightly and the system gets nois-
ier: this means that the car speed should
be altered to fit the type of road surface.
MECHANICAL BRAKE ASSIST
(emergency braking assistance)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system (which cannot be deactivat-
ed) recognises emergency braking condi-
tions according to the speed of operation
of the brake pedal and provides an addi-
tional hydraulic braking pressure to sup-
port that provided by the driver. This al-
lows faster and more powerful operation
of the braking system.
IMPORTANT When the Mechanical
Brake Assist is activated noises can be
heard from the system. This is normal.
Anyway, while braking keep the brake
pedal depressed.
If the ABS cuts in, it is a sign
that the grip between tyre
and the road surface has reached the
limit: you must slow down to match
the speed to the road grip available.
WARNING
FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
This is indicated by the
>warning light
on the instrument panel together with the
dedicated message on the multifunction
display (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) coming on (see “Warning lights and
messages” section).
In this case, the braking system will work
as normal, but without the extra capacity
offered by the ABS system. Drive care-
fully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
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REFUELLING THE CAR
PETROL 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.
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❒ make sure that switch D-fig. 10 of the
compressor is in position 0 (off), start
the engine, plug into the nearest sock-
et E-fig. 11 and activate the compres-
sor by turning switch D-fig. 10to po-
sition I(on). Inflate the tyre to the
pressure specified in the “Inflation
pressure” paragraph in the “Technical
specifications” section. For a more accurate reading, check
pressure gauge F-fig. 10
with the com-
pressor off;
❒if after 5 minutes you cannot reach at least 1.5 bar, unplug the compressor
from the valve and the socket, then
move the car forward about ten metres
in order to distribute the sealant inside
the tyre evenly, then repeat the infla-
tion operation;
❒if after this operation you still cannotreach at least 1.8 bar after 5 minutes,
do not resume driving because the tyre
is too damaged and the fast tyre repair
kit cannot guarantee suitable sealing.
Contact a Fiat Dealership;
❒if you do reach the tyre pressure spec-ified in the “Inflation pressure” para-
graph in the “Technical specifications”
section, start driving immediately;
fig. 10F0M0202m
fig. 11F0M0203m
fig. 12F0M0364m
Apply the adhesive label
where it can be easily seen
by the driver as a reminder that the
tyre has been treated with the quick
repair kit. Drive carefully, particular-
ly on bends. Do not exceed 80 km/h.
Do not accelerate or brake suddenly.
WARNING
❒after driving for about 10 minutes, stop and check the tyre pressure again; re-
member to put on the handbrake ;
If the pressure has fallen be-
low 1.8 bar, do not drive any
further: the Fix&Go automatic quick
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee
proper hold because the tyre is too
damaged. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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