Heat FIAT PUNTO EVO 2010 1.G Owner's Guide

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F0U0289mfig. 211
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
Remember that the car’s road holding de-
pends on correct tyre pressures
WARNING
If the pressure is too low, the tyre will over-
heat and could be seriously damaged.
WARNING
Avoid switching the tyres from the right
side of the vehicle to the left side and vice
versa.
Do not re-spray alloy wheel rims at temperatures
higher than 150°C. The mechanical characteris-
tics of the wheels may be compromised.
WARNING
❒check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swelling
or irregular tread wear. Go to a Fiat Dealership if re-
quired;
❒avoid overloading the car when travelling: this may cause
serious damage to the wheels and tyres;
❒if a tyre is punctured, stop the vehicle immediately and
change it to avoid damage to the tyre, the rim, and the
suspension and steering systems;
❒a tyre will age even if it is not used much. Cracks in
the tread and on the sidewalls are a sign of ageing. In
any event, have the tyres checked by specialised per-
sonnel if they have been fitted for longer than 6 years.
Remember to check the spare wheel very carefully;
❒in case of replacement, always fit new tyres, avoiding
those with an unknown origin;
❒if a tyre is replaced, you should also change the inflation
valve;
❒to allow even wear between the front and rear tyres,
it is advisable to switch them every 10-15 thousand kilo-
metres, keeping them on the same side of the car so
as not to reverse the direction of rotation.
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RUBBER TUBES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are con-
cerned, stick closely to the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” in
this section.
Ozone, high temperatures and a prolonged lack of fluid
in the system may cause hardening and cracking of the
tubes, which could result in leaks.
Careful inspections are therefore necessary.
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
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CONTENTS
WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
Clean the rubber part regularly using special products;
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 is recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is misshapen or
worn. In any event, it is advisable to replace them ap-
proximately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility of dam-
age to the blades:
❒make sure that the rubber part is not frozen to the
windscreen in sub-zero temperatures. Use an antifreeze
product to release it if required;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to pro-
tecting the blades, this prevents the electric motor from
overheating;
❒ do not operate the windscreen wipers on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper blades is a serious
hazard, because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
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INTERIOR
Check regularly that water is not trapped under the mats
(due to drops from shoes, umbrellas, etc.), as this could
cause the sheet metal to rust.
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
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AND MESSAGES
IN AN
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SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
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CONTENTS
Detergents cause water pollution. The ve-
hicle should be washed only in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the
liquids used in the washing process.
Windows
Use specific detergents to clean the windows.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or al-
tering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window gently with a cloth
in the direction of the filaments to avoid damaging the heat-
ing device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment thoroughly at the end of
every winter. Be careful not to direct the jet of water on-
to electronic control units. Adequately protect the up-
per air vents to prevent damage to the windscreen wiper
motor. Have this operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the en-
gine cold and the ignition key in the STOP position. After
the wash, make sure that the various protective devices
(e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been removed or
damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g. petrol)
or ketenes (e.g. acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses of the
front headlights.
Never use flammable products, such as
petroleum ether or modified petrol, to
clean inside the car. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during cleaning
may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cans in the vehicle:
these could explode. Aerosol cans must
not be exposed to temperatures exceeding 50°C.
When the vehicle is exposed to sunlight, the tem-
perature inside can greatly exceed this value.
WARNING
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KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
– armrest .......................................... 76
– cleaning .......................................... 234
– headrests ....................................... 42
– heating ............................................ 41
Fuel
– fuel cut-off (system) .................... 73
– consumption ................................. 253
– fuel tank cap .................................. 126
– gauge and warning light .............. 15
– opening the flap ............................ 126
– refuelling the car .......................... 125
– specifications ......................238-239
Fuel cut-off system ............................. 73
Fuel economy ...................................... 154
Fuel flap ................................................. 126
Fuel gauge ............................................. 15
– type of fuel .........................125-238
Fuel reserve ......................................... 167
Fuel supply
(technical specifications) ................. 240
Fuel tank (capacity) ............................ 250
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 126
Fuse boxes (location) .. 200-201-202-268
Fuse list ...............................203-204-205
Fuse replacement
– list ..................................203-204-205
– general information and
warnings ......................................... 198
– location ..................200-201-202-268
Fuses ....................................203-204-205
– general information
and warnings ................................. 198
– location ..................200-201-202-268Gear lever ............................................ 153
Gearbox ............................................... 153
– technical specifications ............... 240
Glove compartment ........................... 74
Handbrake ........................................... 152
Hazard warning lights
– switching on .................................. 71
Headlamp alignment corrector ....... 101
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 101
Headlights
– alignment corrector .................... 101
– bulbs (type) ................................... 186
– bulb replacement ......................... 186
Headlights ............................................. 101
– alignment corrector .................... 101
– bulbs (type) ................................... 188
– light beam direction .................... 101
– adjusting headlights abroad ........ 102
– bulb replacement ......................... 186
Headrests
– front ................................................ 42
– rear ................................................. 43
Heated rear window ............51-55-72
Heating and ventilation ...................... 47
Heating and ventilation system ........ 47
Heavy-duty use of the car ................ 216
Hill Holder (system) .......................... 106
Ignition lock ......................................... 11
Ignition switch and steering
lock ..............................................11-12
Ignition .................................................. 11
In an emergency........................... 175 Environment
– devices for reducing emissions .. 127
EOBD system ...................................... 109
ESP system ........................................... 105
Extending the boot ........................... 94
Exterior lights (switching on) ........... 61
Fiat CODE system ............................. 4
Fiat CODE ........................................... 4
Fix&Go automatic
(quick tyre repair kit) ...................... 181
Flashing (main beams) ........................ 61
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) .................................. 251
Fog lights
– bulb replacement ......................... 192
– switching on ................................. 71
Follow Me Home
(headlight device) ............................. 62
Front airbags ...................................... 141
– disabling ......................................... 143
– driver .............................................. 142
– passenger ....................................... 142
Front armrest ...................................... 76
Front ceiling light ................................ 68
– bulb replacement ......................... 195
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ......................... 192
– switching on .................................. 71
Front light clusters
– bulb arrangement ......................... 189
Front seats ........................................... 39
– adjusting ......................................... 39
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KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
– blade replacement ....................... 230
– rear window washer fluid
specifications ................................. 252
Reconfigurable multifunctional
display ................................................. 24
– control buttons ............................ 25
– setup menu ................................... 26
– standard screen ............................ 24
Regular checks .................................... 216
Remote control .................................. 6
– additional remote controls ........ 8
– battery replacement .................... 7
– opening/closing doors
remotely ........................................ 6
– opening the tail gate .................... 6
Replacing battery of key with
remote control ................................. 7
Rev counter ......................................... 15
Reverse light
– bulb replacement ......................... 194
Right hand drive version ................... 265
Roof bar attachments ........................ 99
Roof rack/ski rack (capacity for) ..... 99
Rubber tubes ....................................... 229
Safety ................................................... 129
Satellite navigation socket ................. 124
SBR system .......................................... 130
Scheduled servicing plan ......... 212-214
Scrappage ............................................. 255
Seat belt pretensioners ..................... 131
– load limiters .................................. 131
Seat belts .............................................. 129
– carrying children safely ............... 134– general information ..................... 132
– load limiters .................................. 131
– maintenance .................................. 225
– pretensioners ................................ 131
– SBR ................................................. 130
– using the seat belts ...................... 129
Seat heating .......................................... 41
Servicing and care......................... 211
– checking fluid levels ..................... 217
– heavy-duty use of the car ........... 216
– regular checks .............................. 216
– scheduled servicing plan..... 212-214
Setting the clock ..........................21-30
Side bags
–
side bag / window bag ... 144-145-146
– general information ..................... 147
Side lights/taillights
– front bulb replacement ............... 189
– rear bulb replacement ................ 193
– switching on .................................. 61
Smart washing
(windscreen wipers) ........................ 64
Snow chains ......................................... 159
Sockets .................................................. 80
Spare wheel ......................................... 176
– technical specifications ............... 244
Spark plugs (type) .....................238-239
Speedometer ....................................... 15
– standard screen ............................ 23
Start&Stop system .............................. 115
Starting and driving...................... 149
Starting the engine ............................. 149
– emergency starting ...................... 175
– ignition switch .............................. 11
– procedure for diesel versions.... 150– procedure for petrol versions .... 149
– stopping the engine ..................... 151
– warming the engine ..................... 151
Steering lock ........................................ 12
Steering system
– technical specifications ............... 241
–
steering wheel adjustment lever.... 43
Steering wheel
– adjustment lever .......................... 43
– turning circle ................................. 241
Steering wheel stalks ................... 61-63
Stereo (wiring)..................................... 122
Storage compartments ...................... 74
Sun visors ............................................. 79
Suspensions .......................................... 241
Switching ceiling lights on/off ........... 68
Symbols ................................................. 4
Tail gate
– emergency unlocking from
the inside ....................................... 94
– unlocking with remote control .. 6
Technical specifications.............. 235
Third brake light ................................. 194
Topping up engine oil ........................ 220
– specifications ................................. .251
Tow hook
– installing ........................................ 207
Towing the car .................................... 208
Towing trailers .................................... 156
Trailer (towing) ................................... 156
– installing the tow hook ............... 157
Transmission
– technical specifications ............... 240
Trip computer ..................................... 37
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Versions with digital display
A Speedometer
B Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light
C Engine coolant temperature gauge
with overheating warning light
D Rev counter
E Digital display
Versions with
multifunction display
A Speedometer
B Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light
C Engine coolant temperature gauge
with overheating warning light
D Rev counters
E Multifunction display
F0U0527mfig. 222
F0U0528mfig. 223
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
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Sport versions (with
multifunction display)
A Speedometer
B Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light
C Engine coolant temperature gauge
with overheating warning light
D Rev counter
E Multifunction display
Versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display
A Speedometer
B Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light
C Engine coolant temperature gauge
with overheating warning light
D Rev counters
E Reconfigurable multifunction dis-
play
F0U0529mfig. 224
F0U0530mfig. 225
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
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