dashboard control FIAT PUNTO EVO 2010 1.G Owners Manual

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The presence and position of the controls, the instruments and the indicators may vary according to the versions.
F0U0001mfig. 1
1.Adjustable side air vents – 2.Fixed side air vents – 3.Left-hand lever: exterior lights control – 4.Instrument panel
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5.Right-hand lever: front and rear windscreen wiper controls, trip computer – 6.Controls on dashboard – 7.Ad-
justable central air vents –
8.Fixed upper air vent – 9.Front airbag, passenger side – 10.Glove compartment
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11.Sound system (for versions/markets where provided) – 12.HVAC controls – 13.Ignition – 14.Front airbag, dri-
ver’s side –
15. Steering wheel adjustment lever – 16.Control panel: headlight position adjustment/digital dis-
play/multifunction display –
17.Light-guiding plate.CONTENTS TECHNICAL
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F0U0005mfig. 5F0U0006mfig. 6
Replacing the battery of the key with remote
control fig. 6
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
❒press button A and bring the metal insert B to the open
position;
❒turn the screw C to :using a fine screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case D and replace the battery E,
respecting its polarity;
❒refit the battery case D inside the key and lock it by
turning the screw C to
Á. Dashboard LED indications
When locking the doors, the LED A-fig. 5 in the button
switches on for about 3 seconds and then starts to flash
(as a deterrent).
Once doors are locked, if one or more doors or the boot
are not closed correctly, the LED and direction indicators
start flashing quickly.
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Knob B activates/adjusts the fan
p0= fan off
1-2-3= fan speed
4
-= max. fan speed
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
(for versions/markets where provided)
CONTROLS fig. 46
Knob A regulates the air temperature
(mixing hot and cold air)
Red section = hot air
Blue section = cold air
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fig. 46F0M0039m
Knob C adjusts air distribution
¶to direct air to the centre and side vents;
ßto send air to the feet and direct cooler air to the
dashboard vents, in intermediate temperature con-
ditions;
©for heating when the outside temperature is very low:
to direct as much air as possible to the feet;
®to warm the feet and, at the same time, demist the
windscreen;
-for quick windscreen demisting.
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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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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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F0U0005mfig. 87F0U0079mfig. 86
Door locking/unlocking from the inside
Press button A-fig. 87 to lock/unlock all doors. The but-
ton has an LED that indicates whether the doors are
locked or unlocked. When the doors are locked, the LED
is on and pressing the button brings about central unlocking
of all the doors and turns off the LED. When the doors
are unlocked, the LED is off and pressing the button brings
about central locking of all the doors. The doors will be
locked only if all the doors are properly shut.
For versions/markets where provided, when the exterior
lights are on, the interior door handle is lit up by an LED.After locking doors by:
❒remote control;
❒door catch;
it will not be possible to unlock them by pressing button
A-fig. 87 on the dashboard.
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IMPORTANT With central locking on, pulling the internal
handle of one of the front doors will unlock that door.
Individual doors can be unlocked by pulling the internal
handle of one of the rear doors.
If a power supply is not present (blown fuse, battery dis-
connected, etc.) it is, however, possible to lock the doors
manually.
After exceeding 20 km/h, all the doors will be locked au-
tomatically if the setup menu function has been selected
(see “Multifunction display” paragraph in this section).
DEAD LOCK
(for versions/markets where provided)
This safety device inhibits the operation of:
❒interior handles;
❒locking/unlocking button A-fig. 87;
thereby preventing the opening of the doors from inside
the passenger compartment if there has been a break-in
attempt (e.g. a window has been broken).
The dead lock device therefore offers the best possible
protection against break-in attempts. We recommend en-
gaging it whenever the vehicle is parked and left unat-
tended.
Once the dead lock system is engaged, it
is impossible to open the doors from inside
the vehicle. Before getting out of the car, please
therefore check that there is no-one left inside.
If the remote control battery is flat, the system
can be disengaged only by inserting the key in ei-
ther of the door locks as described previously: in
this case the device remains active only for the
rear doors.
WARNING
Device activation
The dead lock device is automatically activated on every
door when you double-tap button Áon the remote con-
trol fig. 85.
Device activation is indicated by 3 flashes of the direction
indicators and the flashing of the LED on button A-fig. 87
on the dashboard.
If one or more of the doors is not closed correctly, the
dead lock device will not activate, thus preventing a per-
son from getting stuck inside the passenger compartment
by entering the car through, and then closing, the open
door.
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F0U0088mfig. 95
F0U0087mfig. 96F0U0273mfig. 97
When you open the boot using the remote control, the
direction indicators will flash twice.
OPEN VIA DASHBOARD CONTROL
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, you can unlock the boot using the dash-
board button A-fig. 97 BOOT
OPENING THE BOOT
The boot can be opened by pressing button A-fig. 95.
It can also be opened by pressing button Ron the re-
mote control fig. 96.
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F0U0107mfig. 117
When the CITY function is on, the steering wheel effort
is lighter, making parking easier: therefore, this function
is particularly useful for driving in city centres.
For the Sport version, this function guarantees improved
driving comfort because the accelerator pedal is better cal-
ibrated for gradual acceleration/deceleration.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
Any failure of the electric power steering system is indicat-
ed by instrument panel warning light
gcoming on together
with a message on the multifunction display (for ver-
sions/markets where provided) (see “Warning lights and
messages”). In the event of electric power steering system
failure, the car can be driven with mechanical steering.
IMPORTANT In some circumstances, factors independent
of the electric power steering could cause the
gwarning
light on the instrument panel to come on.
In this case, stop the car immediately, switch off the en-
gine for about 20 seconds and then restart the car. If the
warning light
gis still on, along with the message on the
multifunction display (for versions/markets where provid-
ed), contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT During parking manoeuvres requiring a lot
of steering, the steering may become harder; this is nor-
mal and is due to the intervention of the system that pro-
tects the electric steering motor from overheating, so no
intervention is required. The power steering system will
start working properly again the next time the car is used.
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“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM
The car is equipped with an electrically controlled power
steering system called “Dualdrive”, working only with the
ignition key at MAR and the engine running, that cus-
tomises steering force according to the driving conditions.
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
(CITY function)
To activate/deactivate the function, press the button on
the dashboard.
Activation is indicated by:
❒the word CITY on the instrument panel (for versions
with multifunction display);
❒the word CITY lit up on the button after it has been
pressed fig. 117.
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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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