Fiat PUNTO 2012 User guide

The data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. FIAT reserves the right to modify the models and
versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons.
If you have any further questions please consult your FIAT dealer.
Printed in recycled paper without chlorine. OWNER HANDBOOK
ENGLISH
FIATPUNTO
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We really know your car because we invented, designed and built it: we really know every single detail.
At Fiat Service authorised workshops you can find technicians directly trained by us,
offering quality and professionalism for all service operations.
Fiat workshops are always close to you for the regular servicing operations, season checks
and practical recommendations by our experts.
With Fiat Genuine Parts you keep the reliability, comfort and performance features
of your new car unchanged in time: that's why you bought it for.
Always ask for Genuine Parts for the components used on our cars; we recommend them because
they come from our steady commitment in research and development of highly innovative technologies.
For all these reasons: rely on Genuine Parts, because they are the only ones designed
by Fiat for your car.
SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEM
ENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS,
CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCE
COMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS
PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
INJECTORS AND BATTERIES
LINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
WHY CHOOSING
GENUINE PARTS
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CHOOSING GENUINE PARTS
IS THE MOST NATURAL CHOICE
PERFORMANCE
GENUINE PARTS
COMFORT
GENUINE PARTS
SAFETY
GENUINE PARTS
AMBIENT
GENUINE PARTS
VALUES
GENUINE PARTS
ACCESSORIES
GENUINE PARTS
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HOW TO RECOGNISE
GENUINE PARTS
Pollen filter
Genuine
Parts
Shock absorber
Genuine
Parts
Brake pads
Genuine
Parts
To recognise a Genuine Part, check that the component bears our brands, always clearly visible on Genuine Parts,
from the braking system to windscreen wipers, from shock absorbers to pollen filter.
All Genuine Parts undergo strict controls, both during design and manufacturing stages,
by specialists using vanguard materials, to test the component reliability.
This to guarantee performance and safety for you and your passengers on board, for a long time.
Always ask for and make sure a Genuine Part has been used.
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Punto.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way.
You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you get the most from the
technological features of your Fiat.
Carefully read the warnings and indications marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;
the car’s wellbeing;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its customers:
❒ the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
❒ the range of additional services available to Fiat customers.
Enjoy the read. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all versions of the Fiat Punto;
please consider only the information relevant to your version, engine and configuration.
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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel the car with unleaded petrol
with an octane rating (RON) of no less than 95 conform-
ing to the European specification EN228.
The use of petrol that does not conform to the above-men-
tioned specification may cause the EOBD warning light to
switch on and the irregular operation of the engine.
Diesel engines: only refuel the car using diesel fuel that
conforms to European specification EN590.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged,
set the gearshift lever to neutral, fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key
to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged,
set the gearshift lever to neutral, fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key
to MAR and wait for the warning lights
Y
and
m
to go
off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as
the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter reaches high temperatures during
operation. Do not park the on grass, dry leaves, pine nee-
dles or other flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a continu-
ous diagnosis of the emission-related components in or-
der to help protect the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical acces-
sories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), vis-
it a Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the overall electri-
cal requirement and check that the car’s electrical system
can support the required load.
CODE card
Keep this in a safe place, not in the car. You should have the
electronic code from the CODE card with you at all times.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it
stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety features,
its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a
long time to come.
THE OWNER’S HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... information, tips and important warnings on the correct
use and maintenance of your car over time as
well as safe driving tips. Pay special attention to the sym-
bols
"
(personal safety)
#
(environmental protection) !
(the car’s wellbeing).
READ THIS CAREFULLY!
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
DASHBOARD
The presence and position of the controls, the instruments and the indicators may vary according to the versions.
F0U0654m
fig. 1
1. Adjustable side air vents - 2. Fixed side air vents - 3. Left-hand lever: exterior lights control - 4. Instrument panel
- 5. Right-hand lever: front and rear windscreen wiper controls, trip computer - 6. Controls on dashboard - 7. Adjustable
central air vents - 8. Fixed upper air vent - 9. Front airbag, passenger side - 10. Glove compartment - 11. Sound system
(for versions/markets where provided) - 12. HVAC controls - 13. Ignition - 14. Front airbag, driver’s side - 15. Steering
wheel adjustment lever - 16. Control panel: headlight position adjustment/digital display/multifunction display - 17. Light-
guiding plate.
CONTENTS
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICING
AND CARE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
STARTING
AND DRIVING
SAFETY
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
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THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine locking system which increases
protection against an attempted theft of the car. It is auto-
matically activated when the ignition key is extracted.
Each key contains an electronic device which modulates
the signal emitted during ignition by an antenna built into
the ignition device. This signal is the ‘password’ which
changes at each ignition and which the control unit uses
to recognise the key and enable ignition.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started by turning the ignition key
to MAR, the Fiat CODE system control unit sends a recog-
nition code to the engine control unit to deactivate the
immobiliser.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE system control unit
has recognised the code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Fiat
CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine con-
trol unit.
If the code is not recognised correctly during ignition, the
Y
warning light comes on in the instrument panel.
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or actu-
ally on some of the components of your Fiat Punto. These
labels bear symbols that remind you of the precautions
to be taken as regards that particular component.
A plate summarising the symbols used can be found under
the bonnet fig. 2.
F0U0618m
fig. 2
CONTENTS
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICING
AND CARE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
STARTING
AND DRIVING
SAFETY
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
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THE KEYS
CODE CARD fig. 3
(available on request for versions/markets where pro-
vided)
The car is delivered with two copies of the ignition key
and with the CODE card, which bears the following:
A the electronic code;
B the mechanical key code to be given to the Fiat Deal-
ership when ordering duplicate keys.
You should have the electronic code A-fig. 3 with you at
all times.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure complete efficiency of
the electronic devices inside the keys, they should never
be exposed to direct sunlight.
In this case turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if the
lock persists try again with the spare set of keys. Contact
a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the engine.
Warning light
Y
comes on when driving
❒ If the warning light
Y
turns on, this means that the
system is running a self-test (for example for a voltage
drop).
❒ If the warning light
Y
stays on, contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected to
sharp knocks.
F0U0003m
fig. 3
CONTENTS
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICING
AND CARE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
STARTING
AND DRIVING
SAFETY
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
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KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
F0U0004m
fig. 4
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL fig. 4
The metal insert A operates:
❒ the ignition;
❒ the door locks;
❒ the fuel cap lock/release (for versions/markets where
provided);
Pressing button B opens/closes the metal insert.
All the keys and the CODE card must be
handed over to the new owner when selling
the car.
Only press button B with the key away
from your body, specifically from your
eyes and from objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key unat-
tended to avoid the button being accidentally
pressed while it is being handled, e.g. by a child.
WARNING
Button Ë is used for unlocking the doors and the boot.
Button Áis used for locking the doors and the boot.
Button
R is used to open the boot remotely.
When the doors are unlocked, the passenger compart-
ment roof light will come on for a preset time.
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