clutch FIAT PUNTO 2021 Owner handbook (in English)

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REFUELLINGPetrol engines : refuel only with unleaded petrol with an octane rating (RON) of no l\
ess than 95 conforming to
the European specification EN228.
Diesel engines: refuel only with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification \
EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repai\
r and consequently invalidate the war-
ranty, depending on the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE Petrol engines : make sure that the handbrake is engaged, set the gearshift lever to ne\
utral, fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and \
release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged, set the gearshift lever to ne\
utral, fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and \
wait for the warning lights
Yand mto
go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engin\
e has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do \
not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves,
pine needles or other flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the \
components correlated with emissions to en-
sure better respect for the environment.
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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. 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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If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the in-
strument panel warning light
Yremains
lit together with warning light U, turn the
key to STOP and then back to MAR; if
the warning lights remain on, try using the
other keys provided with the car.
IMPORTANT If the instrument panel
warning light
Ystays on permanently,
contact a Fiat Dealership immediately.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key
at MAR when the engine is off.
STARTING PROCEDURE
FOR DIESEL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ensure that the handbrake is on;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR: the
warning lights
mand Yon the in-
strument panel will turn on;
❒wait for the warning lights Yand mto turn off. The hotter the engine is, the
quicker this will happen;
❒press the clutch pedal all the way down without touching the accelerator;
STARTING THE ENGINE
The car is fitted with an electronic engine
lock device: if the engine fails to start, see
the paragraph on “The Fiat CODE sys-
tem” in the “Dashboard and controls”
section.
The engine may be noisier during the first
few seconds of operation, particularly af-
ter a long period of inactivity. This is a fea-
ture of hydraulic tappets, the timing sys-
tem chosen to reduce the number of
servicing interventions, and effects neither
functionality nor reliability.
We recommend that during
the initial period you do not
drive to full car performance
(e.g. excessive acceleration,
long journeys at top speed, sharp brak-
ing etc.).
When the engine is switched
off, never leave the key in
the ignition switch to prevent
draining the battery.
It is dangerous to have the
engine running indoors. The
engine consumes oxygen and pro-
duces carbon dioxide, carbon monox-
ide and other toxic gases.
WARNING
Remember that the brake
booster and power steering
are not operational until the engine
has been started, therefore you need
to apply much more force than usu-
al to the brake pedal and steering
wheel.
WARNING
STARTING PROCEDURE
FOR PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ensure that the handbrake is on;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒press the clutch pedal all the way down without touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVVand re-
lease it the moment the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first at-
tempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating the starting procedure.
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STARTING
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tact a Fiat Dealership to have the hand-
brake adjusted.
When the handbrake is on and the igni-
tion key is at MAR, the instrument panel
warning light
xwill come on.
To release the handbrake, proceed as
follows:
❒pull up slightly on the lever and press
release button A;
❒hold button A down and lower the
lever. The xwarning light on the in-
strument panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.
PARKING THE VEHICLE
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the hand- brake;
❒engage a gear (first gear if the vehicleis parked uphill or reverse if it is facing
downhill) and leave the wheels turned.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is
also advisable to block the wheels with
a wedge or stone. Do not leave the key in
the ignition switch as this drains the bat-
tery. Always remove the key when you
leave the car.
Never leave children unat-
tended in the car. Always re-
move the ignition key when leaving
the car and take it with you.
WARNING
fig. 1F0M0115m
HANDBRAKE fig. 1
The handbrake is located between the
two front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to operate the
handbrake. Four or five notches are nor-
mally sufficient to secure the car on flat
terrain, while nine or ten may be neces-
sary on a steep slope with the car loaded.
USING THE MANUAL
GEARBOX
To engage the gears, press the clutch ped-
al down fully and shift the gear lever into
one of the required positions (a diagram
is shown on the knob fig. 2).
IMPORTANT Reverse may be engaged
only when the car is at a standstill. With
the engine running, wait for at least 2 sec-
onds with the clutch pedal fully depressed
before engaging reverse to prevent dam-
age to the gears and grating.
To engage reverse R from neutral, lift ring
A under the knob and at the same time
move the gearshift lever to the right and
then backwards fig. 2.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should be
used only to change gear. Do not drive
with your foot resting on the clutch ped-
al, however slightly. For versions/markets,
where provided, the electronic clutch
control can intervene if it interprets the
incorrect driving style as a fault.
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fig. 2F0M0503m
Depress the clutch pedal ful-
ly to change gear correctly.
There should be no obstacles on the
floor underneath the pedals; make
sure that mats are always flat and do
not interfere with the pedals.
WARNING
Do not drive with your hand
resting on the gear lever as
the force exerted, even if
slight, could lead over time to
premature wear of the gearbox inter-
nal components.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or ski rack from the
roof after use. These accessories decrease
aerodynamic penetration and have a neg-
ative effect on fuel consumption. It is bet-
ter to use a trailer to transport particu-
larly bulky objects.
Electrical devices
Use electrical devices only for the amount
of time needed. The heated rear window,
auxiliary headlights, windscreen wipers and
fan heater use up a considerable amount
of current, causing increased fuel con-
sumption (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Air conditioning
Air conditioning leads to higher fuel con-
sumption (on average up to +20%). If the
temperature outside is not too extreme,
try and use the air vents.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified spoilers may ad-
versely affect aerodynamics and fuel con-
sumption.SAVING FUEL
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to save fuel and reduce the
amount of toxic emissions released into
the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Scheduled Service
Plan”.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressure at least once
every 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low,
consumption levels increase as resistance
to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot.
The weight of the car (especially when dri-
ving in town) and its arrangement greatly
affect fuel consumption and stability.
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Starting
Do not warm up the engine at low or high
revs when the vehicle is stationary; this
causes the engine to warm up more slow-
ly, thereby increasing fuel consumption
and emissions. It is advisable to set off im-
mediately and slowly, avoiding high revs:
this allows the engine to warm up more
quickly.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when stationary at traf-
fic lights or before stopping the engine.
The latter action, like double declutching,
is entirely unnecessary and causes in-
creased fuel consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and
road conditions allow. Using a low gear
for faster acceleration will increase fuel
consumption.
In the same way, improper use of a high
gear increases fuel consumption, emissions
and engine wear. Traffic and road conditions
Heavy traffic, for instance when travelling
in a queue with frequent use of low gears
or in cities with lots of traffic lights, caus-
es fairly high fuel consumption. Mountain
roads and uneven surfaces also have a neg-
ative effect on consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. at level
crossings) the engine should be switched
off.
TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT NOTES
The car must be equipped with an ap-
proved tow hook and adequate electrical
system to tow caravans or trailers. Instal-
lation must be performed by specialised
personnel who will issue the required pa-
pers for travelling on roads.
Install any specific and/or additional rear
view mirrors in accordance with the high-
way code of the country in which you are
travelling.
Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases
as speed increases. Keep your speed as
even as possible, avoiding unnecessary
braking and acceleration, which cause ex-
cessive fuel consumption and increased
emissions.
Acceleration
Accelerating violently severely affects con-
sumption and emissions: acceleration
should be gradual and should not exceed
the maximum torque.
CONDITIONS OF USE
Cold starting
Short distances and frequent cold start-
ups will prevent the engine from reach-
ing optimal running temperature. Conse-
quently, both fuel consumption (from +15
to +30% on the urban cycle) and emis-
sions will increase.
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8 (*)
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2 (*)
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12 3
10 7,5
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FUSE TABLE
Dashboard fusebox fig. 36
DEVICES
FUSE AMPS
Right dipped beam headlight
Left dipped beam headlight
Headlamp alignment corrector
INT/A supply for switch coils on engine fusebox and switch coils
on body computer control unit
Front ceiling light, rear ceiling light (VAN version)
Supply and battery for EOBD diagnostic plug, alarm, sound system,
Blue&Me™control unit
INT supply for instrument panel, switch on brake pedal (N.O. contact),\

third brake light
Door locking/unlocking motors, dead lock activation motors,
boot unlocking motor
Windscreen/rear window washer pump
Electric window motor on driver-side front door
Electric window motor on passenger-side front door
INT supply for dashboard control lights, mirror movement exterior electr\
ics,
sunroof control unit, My Port infotelematic system socket
Instrument panel
INT supply for brake pedal switch (NC contact), clutch pedal switch,
interior heating unit, Blue&Me™control unit, sound system capabilities,
voltage stabiliser control unit, reverse light on rear bumper, water sen\
sor
on diesel filter, glow plug heating control unit, airflow meter, brake b\
ooster sensor,
switch coils on engine compartment fusebox
(*) Fuse on some versions only.
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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
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary; check “F\
ix&Go Automatic” kit recharge expiry date (for versions/markets, where pro\
vided)●●●● ●● ●●● ●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, h\
azard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove compar\
tment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●● ●● ●●● ●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine coolant, hydraulic brakes/clutch, screen washer, battery, etc.)\
●●●● ●● ●●● ●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●● ●● ●●● ●
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine management system operat\
ion, emissions and, for versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradat\
ion●●●● ●● ●●● ●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system,
brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●● ●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●● ●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary●● ●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●● ●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●● ●●●
Visually inspect condition and wear of front/rear disc brake pads (for \
versions/markets, where provided) and operation of pad wear indicator●●●● ●● ●●● ●
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
PETROL VERSIONS
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,00\
0 km/8 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from
the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
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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
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary;
check “Fix&Go Automatic” kit recharge expiry date
(for versions/markets, where provided)●●●● ●● ●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, h\
azard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove compar\
tment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●● ●● ●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine coolant, hydraulic brakes/clutch, screen washer, battery, etc.)\
●●●● ●● ●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●● ●● ●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine management system operat\
ion, emissions and, for versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradat\
ion●●●● ●● ●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust,
fuel system, brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●● ● ●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●● ● ●●
DIESEL VERSIONS
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,00\
0 km/6 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from
the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
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