Windscreen FIAT PUNTO EVO 2010 1.G User Guide

These functions are:
❒climate control compressor engagement (with an out-
side temperature above 4°C);
❒switching off, if previously on, of the interior air recir-
culation (the LED on button
Tshould be off);
❒switching on of heated rear windscreen (the LED on
button
-should be on) and wing mirror heater coils;
❒setting maximum air temperature;
❒activation of air flow.
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING OF HEATED REAR
WINDSCREEN AND WING MIRRORS
Press button (to activate; when this function is on, the
button LED lights up.
This function is timed and will turn off automatically after
20 minutes. Press (again to disable the function in ad-
vance.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of the
rear window over the heating filaments to avoid damage
that might cause it to stop working properly.
IMPORTANT Press
Tto introduce air from the out-
side (in this case the LED on the button should be off).ACTIVATION OF INTERIOR AIR
RECIRCULATION AND ENABLEMENT
OF AQS FUNCTION (Air Quality System)
Press button
T.
Air recirculation is carried out according to three possi-
ble operating modes:
❒automatic control, signalled by the AQS sign on the dis-
play and the LED on button
Tbeing off;
❒permanently off (air recirculation always off with intro-
duction of external air), indicated by the LED on but-
ton
Tbeing off;
❒permanently on (air recirculation always on), signalled
by the LED on button
Tbeing lit up.
When OFF is pressed, the climate control system automatically
activates air recirculation (the LED on button
Tshould be
on). It is still possible to activate outside air recirculation (LED on
the button is off) and vice versa, by pressing button
T.
With the OFF button pressed (LED on the button is lit
up), it is not possible to enable the AQS (Air Quality Sys-
tem) function.
IMPORTANT The air recirculation system makes it pos-
sible to reach the required heating or cooling conditions
faster. It is not advisable to switch the air recirculation
on when it is rainy/cold or the windows might mist up, es-
pecially if the climate control is not turned on. It is advis-
able to switch the internal air internal recirculation on
while standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent the in-
troduction of polluted air. Do not use the function for
a long time, particularly if there are many passengers on
board, to prevent the windows from misting up.
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Enabling the AQS (Air Quality System) function
The AQS function (AQS appears on the display), auto-
matically activates internal air recirculation when the out-
side air is polluted (e.g. in traffic queues and tunnels).
IMPORTANT With the AQS function active, after 15 con-
secutive minutes of the internal air recirculation system
functioning, the climate control system enables the intake
of outside air for approximately 1 minute to freshen the
air in the passenger compartment. This takes place re-
gardless of the pollution level of the outside air.
SET TEMPERATURE ALIGNMENT
(MONO function)
Press the MONO button to align the temperature be-
tween the driver side and passenger side.
Then turn the AUTO or MONO knob to in-
crease/decrease the temperature between the two areas
by the same amount.
Press MONO again to deactivate the function.
CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
Press button òto switch on the climate control system
compressor.Compressor on
❒the LED on button òis lit up;
❒symbol òis shown on the display.
Compressor off
❒the LED on button òis lit up;
❒symbol òis shown on the display.
❒internal air recirculation is prevented;
❒the AQS function is disabled.
With the climate control compressor switched off, air can-
not be introduced into the passenger compartment at a
lower temperature than the outside; in this case the ò
symbol on the display will flash.
The deactivation of the climate control compressor is
memorized even after the engine has stopped. To turn the
climate control compressor back on, press button òonce
again or press AUTO: if you press AUTO, the other man-
ual settings will be cancelled.
SETTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTION
Press one or more of buttons Q/E/Zto manually select
one of the 7 possible air distribution settings for the pas-
senger compartment:
QAir flow to the windscreen and front side window
vents to demist/defrost them.
ZAir flow to the front and rear footwell vents. This
air distribution warms up the passenger compart-
ment quickly.
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Q
ZEAir flow distribution between front and rear vents,
centre/side dashboard vents, rear vent and wind-
screen and front side window demisting/defrosting
vents.
EAir flow distribution to centre/side dashboard vents
(passenger’s body).
QAir flow distribution between the footwell
Zvents and the windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting vents. This distribution setting
allows warms up the passenger compartment and
prevents the windows from misting up.
ZEAir flow distribution between footwell vents (hot-
ter air) and centre/side dashboard vents and rear
vent (cooler air).
EQAir flow distribution between centre/side dash-
board vents, rear vent and windscreen and front
side window demisting/defrosting vents. This dis-
tribution setting ventilates the passenger compart-
ment and prevents the windows from misting up.
IMPORTANT For the climate control system to function,
at least one of the following buttons must be on: Q/E/Z.
The system does not allow all the buttons Q/E/Zto be
switched off.
IMPORTANT Push the OFF button to turn the climate
control system back on: in this way, all previously saved
operating conditions are restored before switching off.
To restore automatic control of the air distribution after
a manual selection, press the AUTO button.ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets where provided)
This device warms up the passenger compartment more
quickly when it is very cold and the engine coolant tem-
perature is low.
In these conditions, the device comes on automatically
when the engine is started and the fan is on.
The additional heater turns off automatically after reach-
ing the required comfort conditions.
IMPORTANT The heater will not turn on if the battery
voltage is too low.
SWITCHING OFF THE CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
Press the OFF button.
The following information is shown on the display:
❒ the word OFF;
❒outside temperature reading;
❒indication that air recirculation is switched on (LED on
button
Tis lit).
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F0U0044mfig. 51
FRONT FOG LIGHTS WITH CORNERING
LIGHTS FUNCTION
When the dipped headlamps are on and the speed is be-
low 40 km/h, if the steering wheel rotation angle is large
or the direction indicators are on, a light (incorporated
in the fog light) will come on on the relevant side to im-
prove visibility at nightime. This function can be activat-
ed/deactivated via the display menu (see “Display” in this
section).WINDOW CLEANING
The right-hand lever fig. 51 controls windscreen wiper/
washer and heated rear window wiper/washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER
This operates only with the ignition turned to MAR.
The twist switch on the right stalk can be moved to four
different positions:
Owindscreen wiper off;
≤intermittent operation;
≥continuous slow operation;
¥continuous fast operation.
Move the stalk to position A (temporary) to limit operation
to the time for which the stalk is held in this position.
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“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (temporary po-
sition) to operate the windscreen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half a second, with
just one movement it is possible to operate the washer jet
and the wiper at the same time.
The wiper stops working three strokes after releasing the
stalk. A further stroke 6 seconds later completes the wip-
ing operation.RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets where provided)
The rain sensor is located behind the rear-view mirror in
contact with the windscreen and has the purpose of au-
tomatically adjusting the frequency of the windscreen wiper
strokes depending on the intensity of the rain during in-
termittent operation.
IMPORTANT Keep the glass in the sensor area clean.
Activation
Move the twist switch on the right-hand stalk to
≤fig.
51. The activation of the sensor is signalled by a wiper
stroke. Through the setup menu it is possible to increase
the sensitivity of the rain sensor. The increasing of the rain
sensor sensitivity is also signalled by a stroke of the wipers.
If the windscreen washer is used with the rain sensor ac-
tivated, the normal washing cycle is performed, after which
the rain sensor resumes its normal automatic operation.
Deactivation
Move the stalk twist switch away from
≤fig. 51 or turn
the ignition key to STOP. When the engine is next start-
ed (key at MAR), the sensor will not be reactivated even
if the twist switch is still at
≤fig. 51. To activate the rain
sensor, you have to move the twist switch from
≤to an-
other position and then back to
≤. Rain sensor activa-
tion will be indicated by at least one wiper stroke, even if
the windscreen is dry.
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Do not use the windscreen wipers to re-
move layers of snow or ice from the wind-
screen. In such conditions, the windscreen
wipers may be subjected to excessive stress,
prompting intervention from the motor protection
which prevents operation for a few seconds. If op-
eration is not restored, even after turning the key
and restarting the engine, go to a Fiat Dealership.
When released, the stalk returns to its default position and
the wipers automatically switch off.
With the twist switch at
≤, the windscreen wiper will
automatically adapt to the speed of the car.
IMPORTANT Replace the wiper blades as specified in the
“Maintenance and care” section.
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Do not use the rear window wiper to re-
move layers of snow or ice. In such condi-
tions, the rear window wiper may be sub-
jected to excessive stress, prompting intervention
from the motor protection which prevents opera-
tion for a few seconds. If operation is not restored,
even after turning the key and restarting the engine,
go to a Fiat Dealership.The rain sensor is able to recognise, and automatically
adjust itself in the presence of, the following particular con-
ditions:
❒impurities on the surface (salt, dirt, etc.);
❒difference between day and night.
IMPORTANT Streaks of water may cause the blades to
move unnecessarily.
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
This operates only with the ignition turned to MAR. The
function stops when the stalk is released. Turning the twist
switch from Oto
'will operate the rear window wiper
as follows:
❒intermittent operation if the windscreen wiper is off;
❒synchronised operation (but with half-stroke frequen-
cy) when the windscreen wiper is on;
❒continuous operation with reverse engaged and func-
tion on.
With the windscreen wiper on and reverse gear engaged,
rear window wiping will be continuous.
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard (temporary po-
sition) will activate the rear window washer jet.
Keeping the stalk pushed for more than half a second will
also activate the rear window wiper.
Releasing the stalk will activate the smart washing function,
as described for the windscreen wiper.
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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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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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SAFETY FUNCTIONS
In engine cut-out conditions through the Start&Stop sys-
tem, 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 information message on the display and
(for versions/markets where provided) by the warning light
fig. 121 on the instrument panel flashing.
ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION
(For versions/markets where provided)
If, after the engine has been automatically 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 en-
gine 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. RESTARTING CONDITIONS
For reasons of comfort, limiting harmful emissions and safe-
ty purposes, the power unit can restart automatically with-
out any action on behalf of the driver if certain conditions
are met, including:
❒ battery not sufficiently charged;
❒ windscreen wipers working at maximum speed;
❒extreme braking system pressure, e.g. following the
brake pedal being pressed repeatedly;
❒ car moving around, for example when driving on hilly
roads;
❒stopping the engine through the Start&Stop system for
more than about three minutes.
❒automatic climate control system for establishing a com-
fortable temperature or enabling the MAX – DEF func-
tion.
With a gear engaged, the engine can be automatically
restarted only by fully depressing the clutch pedal. The dri-
ver is asked to perform this operation through a message
on the instrument panel and, where provided, by the warn-
ing light fig. 121 on the instrument panel flashing
NB: If the clutch is not pressed, when the three minutes
have elapsed since the engine 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 activat-
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❒clean and protect the painted parts using protective
wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
compounds readily available;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass;
❒open the windows slightly;
❒cover the car with a fabric or perforated plastic sheet.
Do not use compact plastic sheets which do not allow
humidity to evaporate from the surface of the car;
❒inflate tyres to a pressure of +0.5 bar above the nor-
mal specified pressure and check regularly;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery from the electrical
system, check its charge every month and recharge it
if the indicator shows a dark colour without the cen-
tral green area;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off the car alarm
with the remote control.
CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month,
the following precautions should be observed:
❒park the car in covered, dry and, if possible, well-ven-
tilated premises;
❒engage a gear;
❒check that the handbrake is engaged;
❒disconnect the clip for the negative battery terminal
and check battery charge. Repeat this check once
every three months during storage. Recharge the
battery if the indicator is dark and the middle area is
not green;
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16” and 17” tyres cannot be fitted with
chains.
WARNING
Keep your speed down when snow chains
are fitted: do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pavements, and do
not drive for long distances on roads not
covered with snow to prevent damaging
the car and the road surface.
WARNING
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