FIAT PUNTO 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

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“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC
POWER
STEERING SYSTEM
The car is equipped with an electrically
controlled power steering system called
“Dualdrive”, working only with the igni-
tion key at MARand the engine running,
that customises steering force according
to the driving conditions.
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
(CITY function)
To activate/deactivate the function, press
the button on the dashboard.
Activation is indicated by:
❒the word CITYon the instrument
panel (for versions with multifunction
display);
❒the word CITY lit up on the button
after it has been pressed fig. 98.When the CITY
function is on, the steer-
ing wheel effort is lighter, making parking
easier: therefore, this function is particu-
larly useful for driving in city centres.
For the Sport version, this function guar-
antees improved driving comfort because
the accelerator pedal is better calibrated
for gradual acceleration/deceleration.
fig. 98F0M0621m
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FAILURE INDICATIONS
Any failure of the electric power steering
system is indicated by instrument panel
warning light
gcoming on together with
a message on the multifunction display (for
versions/markets, where provided) (see
section “Warning lights and messages”).
In the event of electric power steering sys-
tem failure, the car can be driven with me-
chanical steering.
IMPORTANT In some circumstances, fac-
tors independent of the electric power
steering could cause the
gwarning light
in the instrument panel to come on.
In this case, stop the car immediately,
switch off the engine for about 20 seconds
and then restart the car. If the warning
light
gis still on, along with the message
on the multifunction display (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided), contact
a Fiat Dealership. IMPORTANT The steering may become
stiffer during parking manoeuvres that re-
quire a lot of turns of the wheel. This is
normal and is caused by the electric con-
trol motor overheating protection system.
No repairs are needed. The power steer-
ing system will start working properly
again the next time the car is used.
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out any after-market
operation involving steering system or
steering column modifications (e.g. in-
stallation of anti-theft device) that
could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and
also result in the car failing to com-
ply with regulations.
WARNING
Before servicing the car,
switch off the engine and re-
move the key from the ignition to ac-
tivate the steering lock. This is espe-
cially important when the car wheels
are not touching the ground. If this
is not possible (for example if the key
needs to be turned to MAR or the en-
gine must be running), remove the
main fuse that protects the electric
power steering.
WARNING
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fig. 99F0M0505m
START&STOP SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
FOREWORD
The Start&Stop device automatically stops
the engine each time the vehicle is sta-
tionary and starts it again when the driver
wants to move off.
This improves the efficiency of the vehicle
by reducing fuel consumption, the emis-
sion of harmful gases and noise pollution.
The system is activated each time the car
is started.
OPERATING MODES
Engine cut-out mode
With manual transmission
With the vehicle stationary, the engine
cuts out with the gearbox in neutral and
the clutch pedal released. With Dualogic gearbox
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The engine cuts out if the car stops with
the brake pedal pressed.
This condition can be maintained even if
the brake pedal is not pressed, if the gear
lever is in position N.
NB
The engine can be stopped automat-
ically only after a speed of about 10 Km/h
is reached, to prevent the engine from be-
ing repeatedly stopped when driving at
walking pace.
The engine being stopped is signalled by
the warning light fig. 99 on the instrument
panel, depending on the configuration. Engine restarting mode
With normal transmission
Press the clutch pedal to allow the engine
to be restarted.
With Dualogic gearbox
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the gear lever is in position N, place it
in any other gear, otherwise release the
brake pedal or move the gear lever to (+),
(–) or R .
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fig. 100F0M0506mfig. 101F0M0622m
MANUAL ACTIVATION AND
DEACTIVATION
You can activate/deactivate the device
by pressing the button on the dashboard
fig. 101. When the system is switched off,
“Start&Stop OFF” appears on the dash-
board fig. 100.
In addition, (for versions/markets, where
provided) additional indications concern-
ing the deactivation or activation of
Start&Stop is given through a message on
the display. ENGINE STOPPING FAILURE
CONDITIONS
When the system is active, due to
comfort, emission control and safety
reasons, the engine does not stop in so-
me conditions, among which:
❒
engine still cold;
❒ especially cold outside temperature;
❒ battery not sufficiently charged;
❒ particulate filter regeneration (DPF) in
progress (diesel engines only);
❒ driver's door not shut;
❒ driver's seat belt not fastened;
❒ reverse gear engaged (for example,
for parking manoeuvres); ❒
for versions equipped with automatic
climate control (for versions/markets,
where provided), if an adequate level
of thermal comfort has not been rea-
ched yet or with MAX-DEF activa-
tion;
❒ during the first period of use for a
new car, to initialise the system.
In the above cases, for the versions/mar-
kets where provided, the LED on the but-
ton switches on, as shown in fig. 101.
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fig. 102F0M0508m
RESTARTING CONDITIONS
For reasons of comfort, limiting harmful
emissions and safety purposes, the power
unit can restart automatically without any
action on behalf of the driver if certain
conditions are met, including:
❒battery not sufficiently charged;
❒extreme braking system pressure, e.g. following the brake pedal being pressed
repeatedly;
❒car moving around, for example whendriving on hilly roads;
❒stopping the engine through theStart&Stop system for more than about
three minutes.
❒automatic climate control system forestablishing a comfortable temperature
or enabling the MAX – DEF function.
With a gear engaged, the engine can be au-
tomatically restarted only by fully de-
pressing the clutch pedal. The driver is
asked to perform this operation through
a message on the instrument panel and,
for versions/markets, where provided, by
the warning light fig. 99 on the instrument
panel flashing
NB If the clutch is not pressed, when the
three minutes have elapsed since the en-
gine was stopped, the engine can be
restarted only by using the key. NB
In cases when the engine stops and
this is not desired, due for example to the
clutch pedal being released sharply with
a gear engaged, if the Start&Stop system
is activated, the engine can be restarted by
fully depressing the clutch pedal or by
putting the gear lever into neutral.
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
In engine cut-out conditions through the
Start&Stop system, if the driver unfastens
his/her seat belt and opens the driver’s
door or the passenger door, the engine
can be restarted only by using the key.
The driver is notified of this condition
both by a buzzer and through an infor-
mation message on the display and (for
versions/markets, where provided) by the
warning light fig. 99 on the instrument
panel flashing. ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If, after the engine has been automatical-
ly restarted, the driver does not take any
action for a period of about 3 minutes, the
Start&Stop system will definitively stop the
engine to avoid fuel consumption. In these
cases, the engine can be restarted only by
using the key.
NB
In any case, it is possible to keep
the engine running by deactivating the
Start&Stop system.
OPERATING IRREGULARITIES
In the case of malfunctions the Start&Stop
system is disabled. The driver is informed
of the problem by the general failure
warning light A-fig. 102, for versions/
markets, where provided, coming on with
an information message and the system
failure symbol B on the control panel. In
this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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CAR INACTIVITY fig. 103
In the case of car inactivity (or if the bat-
tery is replaced), it is necessary to dis-
connect the battery electric supply; to ex-
ecute this operation very carefully
proceed as follows: press the button A-
fig. 103 to remove the connector Bfrom
the sensor C monitoring the battery con-
ditions (the latter is on the negative pole
of the battery). EMERGENCY STARTING fig. 104
When jump starting, never connect the
negative lead (–) of the auxiliary battery to
the negative pole
A-fig. 104of the car
battery, but rather to an engine/gearbox
earth point.
When replacing the battery,
always go to a Fiat Dealer-
ship. Replace the battery using a new
one of the same type (HEAVY DUTY)
and having the same specifications.
WARNING
fig. 103F0M0623mfig. 104F0M0658mIMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the driver's
side door, wait at least one minute before
disconnecting and then reconnecting the
battery electrical supply.
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fig. 105F0M0511m
IMPORTANT
Before opening the bonnet,
make sure that the car is
switched off and the key is in the OFF
position. Follow the instructions on
the plate near the front crossmember
fig. 105. It is advisable to extract the
key when there are other people in
the car. The car should always be
evacuated after the key has been re-
moved or turned to the OFF position.
During refuelling operations, it is nec-
essary to make sure that the car is off
with the ignition key in the OFF po-
sition.
WARNING
For cars with a robotised
transmission, if the engine
cuts out automatically on a gradient,
it is advisable to restart the engine by
moving the gear lever towards (+) or
(-) without releasing the brake pedal.
For vehicles with Dualogic transmis-
sion, where the Hill Holder function
is present, if the engine cuts out au-
tomatically whilst on a hill, it is ad-
visable to restart it by moving the
gear lever towards (+) or towards (-)
without releasing the brake pedal to
make the Hill Holder function –
which is active only when the engine
is running – available.
WARNING
If you want to prioritise cli-
mate comfort, the Start&Stop
system can be disabled to allow con-
tinuous operation of the climate con-
trol system.
WARNING
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fig. 108F0M0512m
GEAR SHIFT
INDICATOR SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The “GSI” system (Gear Shift Indicator)
advises the driver to change gear via a sig-
nal on the instrument panel (see fig. 108).
Through the GSI, where provided, the dri-
ver is advised that changing gear will re-
duce fuel consumption.
Therefore, for driving oriented towards
cutting fuel consumption, it is recom-
mended to follow the suggestions of the
Gear Shift Indicator. When the SHIFT UP icon (
NSHIFT) is
shown on the display, the GSI is advising
the driver to select a higher gear, while
the SHIFT DOWN icon (
OSHIFT) sug-
gests a lower gear should be engaged.
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SOUND SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For the operation of the radio with CD/
MP3 player (for versions/markets, where
provided), read the Supplement attached
to this Owner’s Handbook.
SOUND SYSTEM READINESS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The system consists of:
❒sound system power cables
❒cables to connect front and rear
speakers
❒aerial power cable
❒2 tweeters on front doors (30 W max
power each);
❒2 mid-woofers on front doors
(165 mm diameter, 40 W max power
each);
❒2 full-range speakers on rear doors
and rear valance panels (130 mm
diameter, 40 W max power each);
❒radio aerial cable. Sound system installation
The sound system must be installed in the
place occupied by the central storage
compartment because this is where you
will find the preset cables.
To extract the compartment, press in the
points shown in the diagram fig. 109
cor-
responding to the retainer systems.
fig. 109F0M0626m
For connection to the preset
cables, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership to prevent any problem that
could impair car safety.
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SATELLITE NAVIGATION
SYSTEM READINESS
Install the navigation system by inserting
the dedicated support bracket into the
housing shown in fig. 110.
fig. 110F0M0431m
ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to
install electrical accessories that require a
permanent electrical supply (sound sys-
tem, satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or
ones that drain the battery, contact a Fi-
at Dealership, whose qualified personnel,
besides suggesting the most suitable de-
vices from Lineaccessori Fiat, will also
check whether the vehicle’s electrics are
able to withstand the load required, or
whether they need to be integrated with
a more powerful battery.
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