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
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(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.
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICING
AND CARE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
STARTING
AND DRIVING
SAFETY
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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
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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
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SERVICING
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EMERGENCY
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
STARTING
AND DRIVING
SAFETY
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
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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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ASR
OFF
F0U0005m
fig. 5 F0U0006m fig. 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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Used batteries are harmful to the environ-
ment. You can dispose of them either in the
correct containers as specified by law or by
taking them to a Fiat Dealership, which will deal
with their disposal.
REPLACING THE REMOTE CONTROL COVER
fig. 7
To replace the remote control cover, follow the proce-
dure shown in the diagram.
Requesting additional remote controls
The system acknowledges up to 8 remote controls. Should
a new remote control be necessary, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership, taking with you the CODE card, a personal iden-
tity document and the car’s ownership documents.
fig. 7 F0U0007m
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SERVICING
AND CARE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
STARTING
AND DRIVING
SAFETY
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YOUR
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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL fig. 8
The metal insert A of the key is fixed.
The key operates:
❒ the ignition;
❒ the door locks;
❒ the fuel tank cap lock (for versions/markets where pro-
vided).
ALARM
The car’s alarm system is available from Lineaccessori Fiat.
fig. 8 F0U0008m
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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:
Type of key
Key without remote control
Key with remote control
Direction
indicators flashing (only for
key with remote control)
Deterrence LED
Unlocking
the doors
Turn key
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Press briefly
button Ë
blinks twice
Off
Door locking
from the outside
Turn key
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Press briefly
button
Á
blinks once
Lit for about
3 seconds followed
by deterrence LED
flashing
Activating
Dead Lock
(where provided)
–
–
Press twice
button
Á
blinks three times
Double flash,
followed by
deterrence
flashing
Unlocking
the boot
–
–
Press briefly
button
R
blinks twice
Deterrence
LED
Windows down
(where provided)
–
–
Hold down
button Ë
(for more than two
seconds)
blinks twice
Off
Windows up
(where provided)
–
–
Hold down
button Á
(for more than
two seconds)
blinks once
Deterrence
LED
IMPORTANT Window opening operation is a consequence of a door unlocking control; window closing operation is
a consequence of a door locking control.
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fig. 9 F0U0655m
If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by a Fiat Dealership as soon as pos-
sible.
WARNING
When getting out of the car, always remove
the key to prevent someone from acciden-
tally activating the controls. Remember to engage
the handbrake. Engage first gear if the car is parked
uphill or reverse if the car is parked downhill. Nev-
er leave children unattended in the car.
WARNING
IGNITION
The key can be turned to 3 different positions fig. 9:
❒ STOP: engine off, key can be extracted, steering locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. sound system, central door
locking system, etc.) can function.
❒ MAR: driving position. All electrical devices can func-
tion.
❒ AVV: engine starting (temporary position).
The ignition device is fitted with an electronic safety sys-
tem that, in the event the engine fails to start, forces you
to turn the ignition key back to STOP before repeating the
starting operation.
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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.
WARNING
STEERING 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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AND MESSAGES
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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
CONTENTS
TECHNICAL
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SERVICING
AND CARE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
STARTING
AND DRIVING
SAFETY
KNOWING
YOUR
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F0U0660m
fig. 10
F0U0662m
fig. 11
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Versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display
(for versions/markets where provided)
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
CONTENTS
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICING
AND CARE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
STARTING
AND DRIVING
SAFETY
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
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F0U0661m
fig. 12
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INSTRUMENTS
Instrument background colour and type may vary ac-
cording to the version.
SPEEDOMETER fig. 13
This shows the speed of the vehicle.
REV COUNTER fig. 14
The rev counter shows the number of engine revolutions
per minute.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system
gradually shuts off the flow of fuel when the engine is over-
revving, resulting in a gradual loss of engine power.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter may indicate a
gradual or sudden increase of the rate.
This is normal and does not indicate a fault. It may be
caused, for example, by the operation of the climate con-
trol system or fan. In these cases, a slow change in revs is
used to protect the battery charge.
FUEL GAUGE fig. 15
This shows the amount of fuel left in the tank.
E tank empty.
F tank full.
The reserve warning light A comes on to indicate that
approximately 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the gaps
in fuel delivery could damage the catalyst.
See the description in the “Refuelling” paragraph.
IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and warning light
A will blink to indicate a fault in the system. If this is the
case, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the system checked.
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SERVICING
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AND MESSAGES
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fig. 14 F0U0664m fig. 13 F0U0663m
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Warning light B may light up (and a message on the mul-
tifunction display may appear on certain versions) to in-
dicate that the coolant fluid temperature is too high; in this
case, stop the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE fig. 16
This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid and
starts working when the fluid temperature exceeds ap-
prox. 50°C.
Under normal usage, the needle should hover around the
middle of the scale according to the working conditions.
C Low engine coolant temperature.
H High engine coolant temperature.
If the needle reaches the red area, stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
F0U0665m
fig. 15 F0U0666m
fig. 16
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