tow FIAT PUNTO 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

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fig. 41F0M601m
RAISING THE CAR
If the car needs to be lifted, go to a Fiat
Dealership which is equipped with the arm
hoist or workshop lift.
The car should be lifted side-on only, by
putting the ends of the arms or the work-
shop lifting device in the areas shown in
the diagram.
IMPORTANT For the Sport versions, take
care not to damage the side skirts when
raising the car side-on with the workshop
lifting device.
TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is
housed in the tool box under the carpet
in the boot.
FASTENING THE TOW RING
fig. 44-45
Proceed as follows:
❒release the cap A;
❒take the tow ring Bfrom its support;
❒screw the ring onto the rear or front
threaded pin.
The brake booster and pow-
er steering will not work
while the vehicle is being towed. You
will therefore 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 damage parts in contact with
the car while towing. Respect the
rules of the highway code when tow-
ing the car, specifically in relation to
the towing device and road conduct.
WARNING
fig. 44F0M602mfig. 45F0M603m
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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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Scheduled Servicing is offered by all Fiat
Dealerships according to fixed time or
kilometres/miles intervals.
If, during each operation, in addition to
the ones scheduled, the need arises for
further replacements or repairs, these
may be carried out only with your explicit
agreement. If your car is used frequent-
ly for towing, the interval between one
service operation and the next should be
reduced. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Scheduled Servicing services are set
out by the Manufacturer. Failure to have
them carried out may invalidate the war-
ranty.
It is advisable to inform a Fiat Dealership
of any small operating irregularities with-
out waiting for the following servicing.
For versions equipped with specific fuel
supply and/or trim level (e.g. LPG, Dua-
logic), in addition to what is described in
the following Scheduled Servicing Plan,
refer to the relevant additional items in
the dedicated supplements. SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for guaran-
teeing a long life for the car under the
best conditions.
For this reason, Fiat has planned a series
of checks and services at fixed distance
intervals and, for versions/markets,
where provided, at fixed time intervals,
as described in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan.
Regardless of the above, it is always nec-
essary to carefully follow the instructions
in the Scheduled Servicing Plan (e.g. pe-
riodically check level of liquids, tyre pres-
sure, etc.).
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years 1234 56 7 8910
Visually inspect rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●●● ●● ●●● ●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●
Visually inspect condition and tensioning of accessory drive belt(s) (for versions without automatic tensioner only)●●
Visually inspect the condition of toothed timing drive belt●
Check tappet clearance and adjust, if necessary (1.2 8v - 1.4 8v versio\
ns)
Check manual gearbox oil level●●
Change engine oil and oil filter (1)●●● ●●
Replace spark plugs ●●● ●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s) (2)●
Replace toothed timing belt (2)●
Replace air cleaner cartridge (3) ●●● ●●
Replace brake fluid●●● ●●
Replace passenger compartment filter (3) ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●
(1) If the vehicle is used mainly around town or the annual km is less\
than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter mus t be changed
every year.
(2) Areas that are not dusty: advised maximum mileage 120,000 km. Rega\
rdless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years.
Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, l\
ong periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km.
Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 4 years.
(3) If the car is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 1\
5,000 km.
(
❍) Recommended operations.
(
●) Mandatory operations.
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Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 80 92 104 116
Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years 1234 567 8910
Visually inspect condition and wear of front/rear disc brake pads (for \
versions/markets, where provided) and operation of pad wear indicator●●●● ●● ●●●●
Visually inspect rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●●● ●● ●●●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check manual gearbox oil level●● ●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (2)
Replace accessory drive belt(s) (3) ●
Replace fuel filter (4)●● ●
Replace air cleaner cartridge (5) ●● ●●●
Replace brake fluid ●● ●●●
Replace passenger compartment filter (5) ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●
(1) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engi\
ne oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by
the warning light or message in the instrument panel. Anyway, it must ne\
ver exceed 2 years.
(2) If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the engine o\
il and filter every year.
(3) Areas that are not dusty: advised maximum mileage 120,000 km. Rega\
rdless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years.
Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, l\
ong periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km.
Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 4 years.
(4) If the car runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European s\
pecification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 k m.
(5) If the car is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 2\
0,000 km.
(
❍) Recommended operations.
(
●) Mandatory operations.
(1)
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
Should the car be used predominantly in
one of the following particularly demand-
ing conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys in sub-zero temperatures;
❒ frequently idling engine or long-dis- tance, low-speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or lengthy inactivity;
you should perform the following inspec-
tions more frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and bootlocks, and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages;
❒ visually inspect the conditions of: en- gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect the condition of the ac-cessory drive belts;
❒check pollen filter and replace, if re-
quired;
❒check air filter and replace, if required.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒operation of lights (headlights, directionindicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades;
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if re-
quired, the engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been
designed and produced specifically for
Fiat cars (see table “Capacities” in the
“Technical specifications” section).
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5 doors5 seats
1030
560
850
850
1590
900
40050
60
3 doors5 seats
1025
560
850
850
1585
1000 400
50
60
5 doors5 seats
1040
560
850
850
1600
1000 400
50
60
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WEIGHTS
1.2 1.4
Weights (kg)
Unladen weight (with all fluids,
fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment):
Payload (*) including the driver:
Maximum permitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads:
– braked trailer:
– non-braked trailer:
Maximum load on roof:
Maximum load on the
ball joint (braked trailer):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen \
car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload with respect to the maximum permitted load.
(**) Loads that must not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging\
the goods in the boot and/or on the load carrying platform
within the maximum permitted loads.
3 doors 5 seats
1015
560
850
850
1575
900
40050
60
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3 doors 5 seats
1090
560
950
850
1650
1000 400
50
60
5 doors5 seats
1105
560
950
850
1665
1000 400
50
60
3 doors5 seats
1130
560
950
850
1690
1000 400
50
60
5 doors5 seats
1145
560
950
850
1705
1000 400
50
60
1.3 Multijet 75HP 1.3 Multijet 85HP
Weights (kg)
Unladen weight (with all fluids,
fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment):
Payload (*) including the driver:
Maximum permitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads:
– braked trailer:
– non-braked trailer:
Maximum load on roof:
Maximum load on the
ball joint (braked trailer):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen \
car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload with respect to the maximum permitted load.
(**) Loads that must not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging\
the goods in the boot and/or on the load carrying platform
within the maximum permitted loads.
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❒extra-urban cycle: driving that simulates using the vehicle out of town with fre-
quent acceleration in all gears; the
speed varies from 0 to 120 km/h;
❒combined consumption: this is calcu-lated with a weighting of about 37% ur-
ban cycle consumption and about 63%
extra-urban consumption.
The fuel consumption figures given in the
table below are determined on the basis
of the homologation tests set down by
specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for
measuring consumption:
❒urban cycle: cold starting followed by
driving that simulates urban use of the
car; IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic
situations, weather conditions, driving
style, general state of the car, trim lev-
el/equipment/accessories, load, climate
control system, roof rack, and other sit-
uations that affect how the car moves
through the air may lead to different fuel
consumption levels than those measured.
Fuel consumption according to the current European directive (litres / \
100 km)
Versions UrbanExtra-urban Combined
1.2 (Euro 4) 7,3 4,8 5,7
1.2 (Euro 5 - Euro 6)7,2 4,4 5,4
1.4 (Euro 4)7,5 5,0 5,9
1.4 (Euro 5 - Euro6)7,4 4,7 5,7
1.3 Multijet 75HP (Euro 4)6,2 3,5 4,5
1.3 Multijet 75HP (Euro 5 - Euro5+)5,5 3,5 4,2
1.3 Multijet 85HP (Euro 5+)4,4 2,9 3,5
FUEL CONSUMPTION
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Follow Me Home (device) .......... 48
Front a irbags .................................. 103
Front roof lights – bulb replace ment .................... 152
– control ...................................... 51
Fuel cut-off system ....................... 55
Fuel flap ........................................... 89
Fuel gauge ....................................... 15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 89
Fuel – fuel cut-off system .................. 55
– gauge ......................................... 15
Fuses (replacement) ..................... 153
Gearbox
– using the manual gearbox ..... 114
Glove bo x ...................................... 57
Glove compart ment ..................... 56
Glove compart ments ................... 56
Handbrake .................................... 114
Hazard lights .................................. 53
Head restraints ............................. 34
Headlights ....................................... 70
– Adjusting headlights abroad... 71
– beam orie ntation..................... 70 – headlight alignment
corrector ................................... 70
Heated rear win dow ......... 40-45-54
Heating and vent ilation ................ 37
Heating/ventilati on system ......... 37
Hill Holder system ....................... 74
Hydraulic Brake Assist ................ 74
Identification data ......................... 186
In an emer gency ............................ 133
Installing the tow hook ................ 117
Instrument panel ........................... 13
Interior fittings .............................. 56
Interior ............................................. 184
Jack .................................................. 137
Key with remote control ........... 8
– Replacing the battery of the key with remote control ...... 9
– Replacing the cover of the remote control ....................... 9
Key without rem ote control....... 10
Keys ................................................. 8
Levels ............................................. 172
Load limiters .................................. 94
Luggage compart ment ................. 65
– extension ................................... 66
Electric win dows........................... 63
Emergency rear door locking de vice .............................. 62
Engine .............................................. 189
– identification c ode ..................188
– marking ..................................... 187
– specifications ............................ 189
Engine compa rtment..................... 172
Engine coolan t gauge ................... 15
Engine coolan t level ..................... 175
Engine oil level ............................... 174
Engine oil – checking th e level ................... 174
– consumpt ion ............................ 174
– technical specifications .......... 200
EOBD (system) ............................. 76
ESP (system) .................................. 73
Exterior lights ................................ 47
Fiat CODE (system) ................... 6
Fire exting uisher ........................... 59
Fix&Go autom atic ........................ 140
Flashing the h eadlights ................. 47
Fluids and lubricants ..................... 200
Fog lights – bulb replace ment .................... 149
– control button ......................... 53
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