box FIAT PUNTO EVO 2009 1.G Owners Manual

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F0U0058mfig. 64
C
B
A
D
F0U0272mfig. 65
INTERIOR FITTINGS
GLOVE COMPARTMENT fig. 64
Use the handle A-fig. 64 to open the compartment.
The glove compartment features a document shelf.
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COMPARTMENTS IN THE GLOVE BOX
Inside the glove compartment, for versions/markets
where provided, there may be a card carrier A-fig. 65,
a pen holder B, a document shelf C and an oddments com-
partment D.
To access the document shelf, use the handle to remove
it from its housing by pulling in the direction shown by the
arrow in fig. 65.
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F0U0069mfig. 75
CIGARETTE LIGHTER fig. 75
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is located on the central console in front of the hand-
brake. Press button A to switch on the cigarette lighter
when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
After about 15 seconds, the button will return to its orig-
inal position and the cigarette lighter is ready for use.
For versions/markets where provided, there may be an
electrical socket in place of the cigarette lighter.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigarette lighter has
turned itself off.
The cigarette lighter gets very hot. Han-
dle it carefully and make sure children
don’t touch it: risk of fire and/or burning.
WARNING
F0U0071mfig. 77
F0U0070mfig. 76
ASHTRAY fig. 76-77
(for versions/markets where provided)
The ashtray is a removable plastic box that can be fitted
into the cup/can holders on the central console.
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ANTI-PINCH SAFETY SYSTEM
The sunroof has an anti-pinch safety system capable of de-
tecting the presence of an obstacle whilst the roof is clos-
ing; when this happens, the system stops and the move-
ment of the glass is immediately reversed.
INITIALISATION PROCEDURE
The sunroof must be re-initialised after disconnecting the
battery or if the relevant protection fuse is blown.
Proceed as follows:
❒press button A-fig. 83 at close position;
❒hold the button down so that the sunroof closes in
stages;
❒after full closing, wait for sunroof’s electric motor
to stop.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the
ignition to avoid the risk of injury to those still inside the
car due to accidental operation of the sunroof. Improper
use of the roof can be dangerous. Before and during op-
eration, always check that no-one is exposed to the risk
of being injured by the moving sunroof or by objects get-
ting caught and dragged by it.
F0U0077mfig. 84
EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the switch does not work, the sunroof can be operat-
ed manually as follows:
❒remove the protection cap located between the two
shutters;
❒take the Allen key (provided as standard) from the tool-
box in the boot;
❒insert the key into hole A-fig. 84 and turn it:
– clockwise to open the roof;
– anticlockwise to close the roof.
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Do not take unnecessary risks, even if your
vehicle is fitted with an ESP system. Your
driving style must always be suited to the road
conditions, visibility and traffic. The driver is al-
ways ultimately responsible for road safety.
WARNING
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the ESP system and it
facilitates hill starts.
It is automatically activated in the following conditions:
❒uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient high-
er than 5%, engine running, brake pedal pressed and
gearbox in neutral or gear other than reverse;
❒downhill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient
higher than 5%, engine running, brake pedal pressed and
reverse gear engaged.During start-up, the ESP system control unit maintains the
braking pressure at the wheels until the engine torque
required for departure is reached, or for a maximum of
1 second, allowing your right foot to be moved easily from
the brake pedal to the accelerator.
If the vehicle has not departed after this time, the system
will deactivate automatically by gradually releasing the
brake force.
At release, the typical brake disengagement noise indicat-
ing that the car is going to move will be heard.
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F0U0200mfig. 118F0U0201mfig. 119
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 automatically only after
a speed of about 10 Km/h is reached, to prevent the en-
gine from being repeatedly stopped when driving at walk-
ing pace.
The engine being stopped is signalled by the warning light
fig. 118 on the instrument panel, depending on the con-
figuration.
Engine restarting mode
With normal transmission
Press the clutch pedal to allow the engine to be restarted.
START&STOP SYSTEM
(for versions/markets where provided)
FOREWORD
The Start&Stop device automatically stops the engine each
time the vehicle is stationary and starts it again when the
driver wants to move off.
This improves the efficiency of the vehicle by reducing fu-
el consumption, the emission 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.
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F0U0202mfig. 120
NO ENGINE CUT-OUT
CONDITIONS
With the device activated, for reasons of comfort, limiting
emissions and safety, the engine does not stop in certain
conditions, including:
❒ engine still cold;
❒particularly cold external temperatures, where the ap-
propriate indication is provided;
❒ battery not sufficiently charged;
❒ heated rear windscreen activated;
❒ windscreen wipers working at maximum speed;
❒diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration ongoing (for
versions/markets where provided);
❒ driver’s door not shut;
❒ driver’s seat belt not fastened;
❒ reverse gear engaged (for example, during parking ma-
noeuvres);
❒automatic climate control, if a comfortable temperature
has not yet been reached or MAX – DEF function en-
abled;
❒during the first period of use, to initialize the system.
In the above cases, an information message appears on the
display and (for versions/markets where provided) the warn-
ing light fig. 118 will flash on the instrument panel. 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 .
MANUAL ACTIVATION AND
DEACTIVATION
You can activate/deactivate the device by pressing the but-
ton on the dashboard fig. 120. When the system is
switched off, “Start&Stop OFF” appears on the dashboard
fig. 119.
In addition, (for versions/markets where provided) addi-
tional indications concerning the deactivation or activation
of Start&Stop is given through a message on the
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F0U0204mfig. 122F0U0205mfig. 123
EMERGENCY STARTING fig. 123
When jump starting, never connect the negative lead (–)
of the auxiliary battery to the negative pole B of the car
battery, but rather to either the false pole A or to an en-
gine/gearbox earth point. OPERATING IRREGULARITIES
In the case of malfunctions the Start&Stop system is dis-
abled. The driver is informed of the problem by the gen-
eral failure warning light A-fig. 121, where provided, com-
ing on with an information message and the system fail-
ure symbol B-fig. 121 on the control panel. In this case,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
CAR INACTIVITY fig. 122
If the car is inactive, special care must be taken to dis-
connect the battery electrical power supply. This proce-
dure is carried out by disconnecting the rapid release neg-
ative terminal A from the negative false pole B because
there is a battery status monitoring sensor D at the neg-
ative battery pole C which should never be disconnected
except if the actual battery is replaced.
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When replacing the battery, always go to
a Fiat Dealership. Replace the battery us-
ing a new one of the same type (HEAVY DUTY)
and having the same specifications.
WARNING
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PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat belts, the car is fit-
ted with front pretensioners. These devices, in the event
of a violent crash, rewind the seat belts by a few cen-
timetres. In this way, they ensure that the seat belt adheres
perfectly to the wearer before the restraining action be-
gins.
The seat belt reel locks to indicate that the pretension-
ers have intervened; the seat belt cannot be drawn back
up even when guiding it manually.
This car is equipped with a second pretensioner (in the
kick plate area). Its activation is signalled by the shorten-
ing of the metal cable.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of protection
from the action of the pretensioning device, wear the seat
so it fits snugly over the chest and hips.
A slight amount of smoke may be detected during opera-
tion of the pretensioners. This smoke is not harmful and
does not indicate a fire.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance or lu-
brication.
Anything that modifies its original conditions invalidates its
efficiency.
If, due to unusual natural events (floods, sea storms, etc.),
the device has been affected by water and mud, it must
be replaced.
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The pretensioner can be used only once.
Go to a Fiat Dealership to have it replaced
after it has been deployed. Consult the label in
the glove box to check the status of the preten-
sioners. Go to a Fiat Dealership to have the de-
vice replaced when the expiration date ap-
proaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to knocks, vibrations
or localised heating (over 100°C for a max-
imum of 6 hours) in the area around the
pretensioners may cause damage or trigger them.
These devices are not affected by vibrations caused
by irregularities of the road surface or low obsta-
cles such as kerbs, etc. Contact a Fiat Dealership
for any assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger safety, the front seat belt reels con-
tain a load limiter which controls the force acting on the
chest and shoulders during the belt restraining action in
the event of a head-on collision.
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IMPORTANT Should an accident occur in which any of
the safety devices are activated, take the vehicle to a Fiat
Dealership to have the activated devices replaced and to
have the whole system checked.
Every control, repair and replacement operation con-
cerning the airbags must be carried out only at Fiat Deal-
erships.
If you are having the car scrapped, have the airbag sys-
tem deactivated at a Fiat Dealership first. If the car changes
ownership, the new owner must be informed of the
method of use of the airbags and the above warnings, and
also be given this “Owner’s Handbook”.
IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front airbags and front side
bags are deployed differently according to the type of col-
lision. Non-deployment of one or more of these devices
does not therefore indicate a system fault. IMPORTANT In the event of a side-on crash, the system
offers the best protection if you have a correct position
on the seat because this allows the side bags to inflate cor-
rectly.
IMPORTANT The front airbags and/or side bags may be
deployed if the car is subject to heavy knocks involving the
underbody area, such as violent shocks against steps, kerbs
or low obstacles, the car falling into big holes or hollows
in the road.
IMPORTANT A small amount of dust will be released
when the airbags are deployed. The dust is not harmful
and does not indicate the beginning of a fire. Furthermore,
the surface of the deployed bag and the interior of the
car may be covered in a dusty residue: this may irritate
skin and eyes. Wash with mild soap and water in the event
of exposure.
The expiration dates of the explosive charge and the clock
wire are shown on a label contained in the glove box. Go
to a Fiat Dealership to have the devices replaced when the
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F0U0130mfig. 148
USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX
To engage the gears, depress the clutch pedal fully and shift
the gear lever into the required positions (the diagram is
shown on the gear knob fig. 148).
To engage 6
thgear (for versions/markets where provided),
push firmly to the right when operating the lever in or-
der to avoid selecting 4
thgear by mistake. The same ap-
plies to the shift from 6thto 5thgear.
IMPORTANT Reverse may be engaged only when the car
is at a standstill. With the engine running, wait for at least
2 seconds with the clutch pedal fully depressed before en-
gaging reverse to prevent damage to the gears and grating.
To engage reverse R from neutral with a six-speed gearbox,
proceed as follows: lift ring A under the knob and at the
same time move the gear lever to the left and then forwards
fig. 148
Depress the clutch pedal fully to change
gear correctly. Therefore, the floor area
under the pedals should be clear: ensure that any
rubber mats are flat and do not interfere with the
pedals.
WARNING
Do not drive with your hand resting on the
gear lever, because this pressure, even if
light, can wear out the inner components
of the gearbox over time.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should be used only for
changing gear. Do not drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal, 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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