technical specifications FIAT PUNTO EVO 2009 1.G Owners Manual

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When using the boot, never exceed the
maximum admissible loads (see the “Tech-
nical specifications” section). Make sure that the
objects are well arranged in the boot so that they
will not be projected forwards following sudden
braking, causing injury to passengers.
WARNING
When travelling, do not put any object on
the parcel shelf because they can injure
passengers in the event of an accident or sudden
braking.
WARNING
Putting additional objects onto the parcel
shelf or rear door (speakers, spoiler, etc.),
except when approved by the manufactur-
er, can affect the correct operation of the side gas
shock absorbers of the rear door itself.
F0U0089mfig. 98
CLOSING THE BOOT
Lower the rear door until you hear the locking click
fig. 98.
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F0U0091mfig. 100
OPENING THE BOOT IN AN
EMERGENCY fig. 99
To open the boot from inside if the car battery is flat or
the electric lock of the rear door is faulty, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒tilt the rear seats fully forward (see “Extending the boot”
in this section);
❒press lever B inside the boot.KNOWING
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F0U0090mfig. 99
EXTENDING THE BOOT
Partial extension (1/3 or 2/3) fig. 100
(for versions/markets where provided)
The boot can be partially (1/3 or 2/3) or totally extended
by splitting the rear seat.
Proceed as follows:
❒fully lower the rear seat head restraints;
❒check that the seat belt is not twisted;
❒tilt the cushions forward as shown by the arrow
fig. 100;
❒lift handle A or B-fig. 101 to release either the left or
right part of the backrest and guide the backrest down
onto the cushion.
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❒tilt the cushions forward as shown by the arrow
fig. 100;
❒lift handles A and B-fig. 101 to release the backrests and
guide them down onto the cushion. Extending the right side of the boot makes allows you to
carry two passengers on the left part of the rear seat. Ex-
tending the left side of the boot allows you to carry one
passenger on the right part of the rear seat.
Full extension fig. 103
Tilting the whole rear seat forwards gives maximum load-
ing volume.
Proceed as follows:
❒fully lower the rear seat head restraints;
❒check that the seat belts are not twisted;
F0U0092mfig. 101F0U0094mfig. 103
F0U0093mfig. 102
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F0U0095mfig. 104
Make sure the backrest is properly secured at both sides
to prevent it moving forward in the event of sharp brak-
ing that may cause injuries to passengers.
REMOVING THE PARCEL SHELF
To remove the parcel shelf in order to extend the boot:
release the upper ends A-fig. 105 by removing the eye-
lets from the pins, unhook and swivel the parcel shelf in
its housing and then release both pins fig. 106 from the
side holes. Repositioning the rear seat fig. 104
Raise the backrests and push them back until hearing the
locking click of both retainers.
Position the seat belt buckles upwards and set the cush-
ion to the position of normal use.
IMPORTANT The backrest is correctly secured when the
red band next to the handles disappears. This red band in-
dicates that the backrest is not secured. When returning
the backrest to its normal position, make sure it is cor-
rectly fastened and you hear the lock click.
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F0U0097mfig. 105
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F0U0098mfig. 106
Once removed, the parcel shelf can be positioned between
the back of the front seats and the folded cushion of the
rear seat fig. 107.
F0U0100mfig. 108
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull the lever fig. 108 in the direction of the arrow;
❒pull the catch A-fig. 109 as shown in the diagram;
❒lift the bonnet and, at the same time, release the bon-
net support rod from its locking device D-fig. 110; then
insert the end of the bonnet support rod C-fig. 111 in-
to the hole E.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet, check that wind-
screen wiper arms are not lifted from the windscreen.
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F0U0101mfig. 109
CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the other
remove the rod C-fig. 111 from the hole E and fit it
back into its catch D-fig. 110;
❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres from
the engine compartment, then let it drop. Make sure
that the bonnet is completely closed and not fastened
only by the safety catch. If it is not perfectly closed, do
not try to press the bonnet lid down but open it and re-
peat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed
properly to avoid it opening while the car is travelling.
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F0U0102mfig. 110
For safety reasons, the bonnet must al-
ways be perfectly closed while travelling.
Make sure that the bonnet is perfectly closed and
that the lock is engaged. If you notice whilst dri-
ving that the lock is not perfectly engaged, stop
at once and close the bonnet properly.
WARNING
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Positioning the support rod incorrectly
could cause the bonnet to fall suddenly.
WARNING
F0U0103mfig. 111
Perform these operations only when the
car is stationary.
WARNING
F0U0104mfig. 112
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
3-door versions
The front hooks are located at points A-fig. 112.
The rear hooks are located at points B marked by the (
O)
symbols on the rear side windows.
5-door versions
The front hooks are located at points A-fig. 112.
The rear hooks are located at points B and are marked
by a groove on the upper part of the door frame.
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IMPORTANT Follow the instructions contained in the as-
sembly kit carefully. Assembly must be performed by qual-
ified personnel.
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After travelling a short distance, check that
the coupling fastening screws are tight.
WARNING
Distribute the load evenly and, when dri-
ving, bear in mind the increased sensitivi-
ty of the vehicle to side wind.
WARNING
Strictly comply with current legal regula-
tions concerning maximum overall dimen-
sions.Never exceed the permitted load (see
“Technical specifications” section).
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F0U0105mfig. 113
Headlight alignment adjustment fig. 113
To adjust, press buttons Òand on the control panel.
The display located on the instrument panel provides the
visual indication of the positions during the adjustment op-
eration.
Position 0 – one or two people in the front seats.
Position 1 – five people.
Position 2 – five people + load in the boot.
Position 3 – driver + maximum permitted load stowed in
the boot.
IMPORTANT Check the beam alignment every time the
load transported changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the direction checked
and, if necessary, adjusted.HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct direction of the headlights is essential for the
comfort and safety of the driver and other road users. The
headlights must be correctly directed to ensure the best
visibility. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the direction
checked and, if necessary, adjusted.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the key in the MAR position and
the dipped headlights on. The car will tilt backwards when
it is loaded, raising the light beam. The beams must there-
fore be aimed again in this case.
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HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT ABROAD
fig. 114-115
The dipped headlights are adjusted to work in the coun-
try where the vehicle was originally purchased. In coun-
tries where vehicles are driven on the other side of the
road, the beams are aligned by applying a specially designed
adhesive film in order not to dazzle the vehicles travel-
ling in the opposite direction.
16569R 151
50
130
F0U0506mfig. 114F0U0346mfig. 115
Such film is provided by Lineaccessori Fiat and is available
at Fiat Dealerships.
The illustrations refer to the changeover from driving on
the left to driving on the right.
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