Fiat PUNTO 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
FIATPUNTO
ENGLISH
PUNTO UM GB 20-07-2007 11:35 Pagina 1

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 your new Fiat Punto features and use it in the best possible way.
You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum from your
Fiat Punto technological features.
You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols, at the end of the page:
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.
Best regards and good motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Punto versions.
As a consequence, you should consider only the information which is related to the engine
and bodywork version of the car you purchased.

MUST BE READ!
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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 conforming to the Eu-
ropean specification EN 228.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
Using other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and cause the forfeiture of the warranty cov-
er for caused damages as a consequence.
ENGINE STARTING
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
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine nee-
dles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to en-
sure better respect for the environment.

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit a Fiat
Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electric system can sup-
port the required load.
CODE card
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car. You should always keep the electronic card code written on the
CODE card with you.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety fea-
tures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS…
… information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its maintenance. Pay
particular attention to the symbols
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#
(environmental protection) !(the car’s wellbeing).
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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
DASHBOARD ...................................................................... 5
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 7
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 7
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 8
ALARM ................................................................................... 11
IGNITION DEVICE .............................................................. 13
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................ 14
INSTRUMENTS ..................................................................... 16
DIGITAL DISPLAY ............................................................... 18
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............................................ 23
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY .... 26
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 29
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 35
FRONT SEATS ..................................................................... 37
REAR SEATS .......................................................................... 38
HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................................. 39
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 40
REARVIEW MIRRORS ......................................................... 40
HEATING AND VENTILATION ...................................... 42
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 46
AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................... 52
EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 59
WINDOW WASHING ....................................................... 61
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 64
CEILING LIGHTS .................................................................. 66
CONTROLS........................................................................... 69
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH .................................................. 71
INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 72
SKY-DOME SUNROOF ..................................................... 76
DOORS .................................................................................. 78
POWER WINDOWS/WINDOW WINDERS .............. 81
BOOT ...................................................................................... 84
BONNET................................................................................. 87
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 88
HEADLIGHTS ........................................................................ 89
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 91
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 92
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 95
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 96
T.P.M.S. SYSTEM .................................................................. 98
PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 101
SOUND SYSTEM .................................................................. 103
HANDS FREE KIT WITH VOICE RECOGNITION
AND Bluetooth®TECHNOLOGY ................................ 104
RADIONAVIGATOR PRESETTING
SYSTEM .................................................................................. 104
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER.......... 105
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 106
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT............................. 107
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DASHBOARD
Left hand drive version
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
1. Side adjustable air vents - 2. Side fixed air vents - 3. Left steering column stalk: external lights - 4. Instrument panel - 5. Right
steering column stalk: windscreen, rear window wiper and trip computer controls - 6. Dashboard controls - 7. Central adjustable air
vents - 8. Upper fixed air vent - 9. Front passenger’s air bag - 10. Glovebox - 11. Sound system (where provided) - 12. Heating/ven-
tilation/climate controls - 13. Ignition switch - 14. Driver’s air bag - 15. Steering wheel adjusting lever - 16. Control plate: front
fog lights/rear fog lights/headlight aiming device/digital display/multifunction display.
5
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
F0M0350m
fig. 1

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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
Right hand drive version
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
1. Side adjustable air vents - 2. Side fixed air vents - 3. Left steering column stalk: external lights - 4. Instrument panel - 5. Right
steering column stalk: windscreen, rear window wiper and trip computer controls - 6. Dashboard controls - 7. Central adjustable air
vents - 8. Upper fixed air vent - 9. Front passenger’s air bag - 10. Glovebox - 11. Sound system (where provided) - 12. Heating/ven-
tilation/climate controls - 13. Ignition switch - 14. Driver’s air bag - 15. Steering wheel adjusting lever - 16. Control plate: front
fog lights/rear fog lights/headlight aiming device/digital display/multifunction display.
F0M0380m
fig. 1a

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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
Special coloured labels have been attached
near or actually on some of the compo-
nents of your Fiat Punto. These labels bear
symbols that remind you of the precau-
tions to be taken as regards that particu-
lar component.
The plate summarising the symbols used
can be found under the bonnet fig. 2.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To further protect you car from theft, it
has been fitted with an engine immobilis-
ing system. This system is automatically ac-
tivated when the ignition key is removed.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in
each ignition key grip. The device trans-
mits a radio-frequency signal when the en-
gine is started through a special aerial built
into the ignition switch. The modulate sig-
nal, which changes each time the engine is
started, is the “password”, by means of
which the control unit recognises the key
and enables to start the engine.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE sys-
tem control unit sends a recognition code
to the engine control unit to deactivate
the inhibitor.
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 electronic con-
trol unit.
If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the warning light
Y
turns on (see
section “Warning lights and messages”).
In this case, the key should be moved to
the STOP position and then back to
MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try
again with the other key provided with the
car. If it is still not possible to start the car,
contact Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Every key has its own code,
which must be memorised by the system
control unit. To memorise new keys, up
to a maximum of eight, apply to Fiat Deal-
ership.
Warning light
Y
coming 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, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
fig. 2 F0M0005m
The electronic components
inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is submitted to
sharp knocks.
SYMBOLS

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SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
fig. 4/a
The metal insert Ais retractable and it op-
erates:
❒ the ignition switch;
❒ the door locks.
❒ fuel cap opening/closing (where pro-
vided).
To extract the metal insert, press button
B.
To refit it proceed as follows:
❒ keep button Bpressed and move the
metal insert A;
❒ release button Band turn the metal in-
sert Auntil hearing the proper lock-
ing click.
THE KEYS
CODE CARD fig. 3
The car is delivered with two copies of the
ignition key and with the CODE card
which bears the following:
Athe electronic code;
Bthe mechanical key code to be given
to the Fiat Dealership when ordering
duplicate keys.
Make sure you have the electronic code
A-fig. 3 with you at all times.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect
efficiency of the electronic devices con-
tained inside the keys, they should never
be exposed to direct sunlight.
All the keys and the CODE
card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling
the car.
fig. 3 F0M0351m fig. 4/a F0M0007m