Tow FIAT PUNTO EVO 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Never extract the key while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel would lock au-
tomatically as soon as it is turned. This is always
the case, even when the vehicle is being towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-sales operation involving steering sys-
tem or steering column modifications (e.g. in-
stalling an anti-theft device) that could badly af-
fect performance and safety, invalidate the war-
ranty and also result in the car failing to comply
with regulations.
WARNINGSTEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS fig. 34
(for versions/markets where provided)
To move the head restraint upwards, raise it until hear-
ing the click (position of use).
To bring it back to the position of non-use, press button
A and push the head restraint down into the back rest.
To extract the rear head restraints press buttons A and
B simultaneously and release them upwards.
IMPORTANT When the rear seats are in use, the head
restraints must always be in the position of use.
Any adjustment of the steering wheel po-
sition must be carried out only with the car
stationary and the engine turned off.
WARNING
STEERING WHEEL
The driver can adjust the height and axial position of the
steering wheel.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
❒release lever A-fig. 35 by pushing it forwards (position 1);
❒adjust the steering wheel;
❒lock lever A by pulling it towards the steering wheel (po-
sition 2).
fig. 35F0U0029mfig. 34F0U0028m
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F0U0042mfig. 49
The daytime running lights are an alterna-
tive to the dipped beam headlights for dri-
ving during the daytime in countries where it is com-
pulsory to have lights on during the day, and they
are also permitted in those countries where this not
obligatory. Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped headlights when driving at night or through
tunnels. The use of daytime running lights is gov-
erned by the highway code of the country in which
you are driving. Keep to the rules.
WARNING
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left-hand stalk operates most of the external lights.
The ignition key has to be in the MAR position for the
exterior lights to come on. The instrument panel and the
various controls on the dashboard will be lit up when the
exterior lights are switched on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (D.R.L.) fig. 49
(for versions/markets where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR and the twist switch
turned to position
Othe daytime running lights are auto-
matically activated; the other lights and interior lighting
remain off. The daytime running lights function can be
switched on/off using the display menus (see “Multifunction
display and reconfigurable multifunction display” in this sec-
tion). If the daytime running lights are deactivated, no light
comes on when the twist switch is turned to
O.DIPPED HEADLAMPS/SIDE LIGHTS fig. 49
With the ignition key turned to MAR, turn the twist switch
to
2. If dipped beams are activated, the daytime lights
go out and the side lights and dipped beams come on. The
light 3 on the instrument panel comes on. When the ig-
nition key is turned to STOP or removed and the twist
switch is turned from
Oto 2, all the side lights and tail-
lights and number plate lights come on. The
3warning
light will come on in the instrument panel.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS fig. 49
With the twist switch at position
2, push the stalk for-
wards toward the dashboard (stable position). The warn-
ing light
1on the instrument panel will come on. They
switch off when the stalk is pulled towards the wheel
(dipped beams come back on).
FLASHING fig. 49
You can flash the headlights by pulling the stalk towards
the wheel (temporary position). The light
1on the in-
strument panel will come on.
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“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This will light up the space in front of the vehicle for
a certain period of time.
Activation
With the key turned to STOP or removed, pull the left-
hand stalk towards the steering wheel within 2 minutes
from when the engine is turned off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights stay on for an ex-
tra 30 seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds; then the
lights are switched off automatically.
The warning light
3on the instrument panel will light up
and the corresponding message will appear in the display
(see “Warning lights and messages”) for as long as the func-
tion is activated. The light comes on when the stalk is first
moved and stays on until the function is automatically de-
activated. Each movement of the stalk increases only the
amount of time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the steering wheel for more
than 2 seconds.
fig. 50F0U0043m
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DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 50
Put the stalk in the permanent position:
up (position
1): activates the right direction indicator;
down (position
2): activates the left direction indicator.
Lights
¥or Îwill blink on the instrument panel. The in-
dicators switch off automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened.
Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, put the left stalk in the
temporary position for less than half a second. The direc-
tion indicator on the selected side flashes three times and
then switches off automatically.
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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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❒move the stalk upwards (+) for at least one second, then
release it. The car speed is now memorised and you can
therefore come off the accelerator pedal.
If needed (when overtaking for instance), you can accel-
erate simply by pressing the accelerator pedal; when you
come off the pedal, the car will return to the speed mem-
orised previously.
RESTORING THE MEMORISED SPEED
If the device has been switched off, for example by press-
ing the brake or clutch pedal, the memorised speed can
be restored as follows:
❒accelerate gradually until reaching a speed approaching
the memorised speed;
❒engage the gear that was selected when you memorised
the speed;
❒press button RES B-fig. 52.
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CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is an electronically controlled device which allows the
vehicle to be driven at a chosen speed above 30 km/h on
long stretches of dry, straight roads with few variations (e.g.
motorways), without having to press the accelerator ped-
al. It is therefore not recommended to use this device on
country roads with traffic. Do not use it in town.
ENGAGING THE DEVICE
Turn twist switch A-fig. 52 to ON.
The cruise control cannot be engaged in 1st or reverse
gear. It is advisable to engage it in 4th gear or higher.
When travelling downhill with the device engaged, the car
speed may slightly exceed the preset one.
When the device is activated, light
Ücomes on together
with the relevant message on the instrument panel (where
provided).
SETTING VEHICLE SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❒turn twist switch A-fig. 52 to ON and press the accel-
erator pedal until you reach the required speed;
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F0U0047mfig. 52
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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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F0U0206mfig. 124a
IMPORTANT
Before opening the bonnet, make sure
that the car is switched off and the key is
in the OFF position. Follow the instructions on the
plate near the front crossmember fig. 124a. It is
advisable to extract the key when there are oth-
er people in the car. The car should always be
evacuated after the key has been removed or
turned to the OFF position. During refuelling op-
erations, it is necessary to make sure that the car
is off with the ignition key in the OFF position.
WARNING
For cars with a robotised transmission, if
the engine cuts out automatically on a
gradient, it is advisable to restart the engine by
moving the gear lever towards (+) or (-) without
releasing the brake pedal. For vehicles with Dua-
logic transmission, where the Hill Holder function
is present, if the engine cuts out automatically
whilst on a hill, it is advisable to restart it by mov-
ing the gear lever towards (+) or towards (-) with-
out releasing the brake pedal to make the Hill
Holder function – which is active only when the
engine is running – available.
WARNING
If you want to prioritise climate comfort,
the Start&Stop system can be disabled to
allow continuous operation of the climate control
system.
WARNING
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F0U0108mfig. 125
PARKING SENSORS
(for versions/markets where provided)
The parking sensors are located on the rear bumper
fig. 125 and their function is to inform the driver, through
an intermittent beeping, of the presence of obstacles be-
hind the car.
ACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated when the reverse
gear is engaged.
As the distance from the obstacle behind the car decreases,
the beeping becomes more frequent.
AUDIBLE WARNING
When reverse gear is engaged an intermittent beeping is
automatically activated.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR SYSTEM
(for versions/markets where provided)
The “GSI” system (Gear Shift Indicator) advises the driver
to change gear via a signal on the instrument panel (see fig.
124b).
Through the GSI, where provided, the driver is advised
that changing gear will reduce fuel consumption.
Therefore, for driving oriented towards cutting fuel con-
sumption, it is recommended to follow the suggestions
of the Gear Shift Indicator.
When the SHIFT UP icon (
NSHIFT) is shown on the dis-
play, the GSI is advising the driver to select a higher gear,
while the SHIFT DOWN icon (
OSHIFT) suggests a low-
er gear should be engaged.
F0U0270mfig. 124b
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