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Fiat PUNTO User Manual

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Fiat PUNTO Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFiat
ModelPUNTO
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

MUST BE READ!

REFUELLING

Instructions for refuelling petrol and diesel engines.

ENGINE STARTING

Procedure for starting petrol and diesel engines.

PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL

Precautions when parking near flammable materials.

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Information on the car's emission system for environmental protection.

DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS

DASHBOARD

Overview of dashboard layout and components.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Details of the instrument panel gauges and indicators.

SYMBOLS

Explanation of coloured labels and symbols used on components.

THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM

Explanation of the engine immobilising system and operation.

THE KEYS

CODE CARD

Information about the electronic and mechanical key codes.

KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL

Controls operated by a key without remote control.

KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL

Controls operated by a key with remote control.

IGNITION SWITCH

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Instructions for engaging and disengaging the steering wheel lock.

INSTRUMENTS

SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR)

Indicates the car's current speed.

REV. COUNTER

Shows engine RPM and indicates danger zones for high speed.

FUEL LEVEL GAUGE

Indicates the amount of fuel left in the tank.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

CONTROL BUTTONS

Headlight beam adjusting device

Buttons for adjusting headlight beam according to load.

Digital display (where provided)

Controls for the digital display, including trip meter and clock.

Multifunction display (where provided)

+/- buttons for adjusting clock and MODE button for menu navigation.

DIGITAL DISPLAY (where provided)

Warning light check function

SET CLOCK

Instructions for setting the vehicle's clock.

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY (where provided)

TRIP COMPUTER

Start of journey procedure (reset)

Procedure to reset the Trip computer for a new journey.

INITIAL CHECK

SERVICE SCHEDULE

SPEED LIMIT (Speed Lim.)

TRIP B ON/OFF (Trip B)

SET CLOCK (Clock Adjust.)

CLOCK MODE (Clock Mode)

SET DATE (Date Adjustm.)

AUDIO REPETITION (Audio Rpt.) (where provided)

SPEEDLOCK (Door Lock) (where provided)

"DISTANCE UNIT" (Dist. Unit)

"CONSUMPTION UNIT" (Consump.)

"TEMPERATURE UNIT" (Temp. Unit)

LANGUAGE (Lang.)

BUZZER VOLUME (Buzzer Vol)

BUTTON VOLUME (Keys Volume)

SERVICE (Service)

EXIT MENU (Exit Menu)

INSTRUMENT PANEL, DISPLAY AND BUTTON LIGHTING ADJUSTMENT (LIGHT RHEOSTAT)

SEATS

FRONT SEATS

Instructions for moving seats backwards/forwards and adjusting height.

Back rest angle adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the back rest angle.

Lumbar adjustment (where provided)

Instructions for adjusting lumbar support.

Seat warming (where provided)

Tilting the back rest (3-door versions)

HEAD RESTRAINTS

FRONT SEATS

Instructions for adjusting front seat head restraints.

REAR SEATS (where provided)

Instructions for removing rear seat head restraints.

STEERING WHEEL

REARVIEW MIRRORS

Details on the driving mirror and its anti-glare function.

DOOR MIRRORS

HEATING/CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Version with central dashboard unit

Layout of climate control system for dashboard unit.

Version with central tunnel unit

Layout of climate control system for tunnel unit.

CENTRAL VENTS

SIDE OUTLETS AND VENTS

Instructions for adjusting side outlets and fixed vents.

LOWER VENTS

HEATING AND VENTILATION

CONTROLS

Description of air temperature, recirculation, fan, and distribution knobs.

CLIMATIC COMFORT

Levels of air distribution inside the passenger compartment.

HEATING

Procedure for operating the heating system.

QUICK HEATING

QUICK WINDSCREEN AND FRONT SIDE WINDOW DEMISTING/DEFROSTING (MAX-DEF function)

Procedure for fast demisting/defrosting of windscreen and front side windows.

Preventive demisting procedure

Procedure to prevent window misting due to temperature differences.

REAR WINDOW AND DOOR MIRROR DEMISTING/DEFROSTING (where required)

Instructions for turning on rear window and door mirror demisting.

FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT

RECIRCULATION

Function to use inside air for ventilation, useful in polluted areas.

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (where provided)

CONTROLS

Description of air temperature, recirculation, fan, and distribution knobs.

CLIMATIC COMFORT

Levels of air distribution inside the passenger compartment.

HEATING

Procedure for operating the heating system.

QUICK HEATING

QUICK WINDSCREEN AND FRONT SIDE WINDOW DEMISTING/DEFROSTING (MAX-DEF function)

Procedure for fast demisting/defrosting of windscreen and front side windows.

Preventive demisting procedure

Procedure to prevent window misting due to temperature differences.

REAR WINDOW AND DOOR MIRROR DEMISTING/DEFROSTING (where required)

Instructions for turning on rear window and door mirror demisting.

FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT

RECIRCULATION

Function to use inside air for ventilation, useful in polluted areas.

CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling)

Procedure for operating the cooling system.

Cooling adjustment

Instructions for adjusting cooling settings.

AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (DUALZONE) (where provided)

DESCRIPTION

Explains the two-zone climate control system for separate temperature adjustment.

CONTROLS

Details of controls for air distribution, display, MAX-DEF, and recirculation.

SWITCHING THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ON

HOW TO USE THE AUTOMATIC FUNCTION (AUTO)

Instructions for using the automatic climate control function.

FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT

AIR TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOBS

Instructions for adjusting temperature on driver and passenger sides.

HI function (maximum heating power)

Engages maximum heating power for quick passenger compartment warming.

LO function (highest cooling power)

FAST FRONT WINDOW DEMISTING/DEFROSTING (MAX-DEF function)

Activates timed functions for quick demisting/defrosting of front windows.

RECIRCULATION

MONO BUTTON FOR THE ALIGNMENT OF SET TEMPERATURES

CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR ON/OFF

Instructions for switching the climate control compressor on or off.

AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION

SWITCHING THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM OFF

Procedure for turning off the climate control system.

EXTERNAL LIGHTS

SIDELIGHTS

Instructions for turning on sidelights.

DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS

Instructions for turning on dipped beam headlights.

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS

Instructions for turning on main beam headlights.

FLASHING THE HEADLIGHTS

DIRECTION INDICATORS

Instructions for operating right and left direction indicators.

"FOLLOW ME HOME" DEVICE

WINDOW WASHING

WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER

Details on windscreen washer/wiper operation and positions.

"Smart washing" function

RAIN SENSOR (where provided)

Activation

Procedure for activating the rain sensor for automatic wiper control.

Deactivation

REAR WINDOW WASH/WIPE FUNCTION

HEADLIGHT WASHERS

Automatic activation of headlight washers with windscreen washer.

CRUISE CONTROL (where provided)

DEVICE ENGAGEMENT

Instructions for engaging and using the cruise control device.

TO MEMORISE SPEED

TO RESET THE MEMORISED SPEED

Procedure to reset the memorized speed for cruise control.

TO INCREASE THE MEMORISED SPEED

Ways to increase the memorized speed for cruise control.

TO REDUCE MEMORISED SPEED

DEVICE DISENGAGEMENT

Instructions for disengaging the cruise control device.

CEILING LIGHTS

FRONT CEILING LIGHT

Operation of front ceiling light with toggling lens and map reading lights.

Ceiling light timing

CONTROLS

HAZARD LIGHTS

Operation of hazard lights.

FRONT FOG LIGHTS (where provided)

Instructions for activating front fog lights.

REAR FOG LIGHT

Instructions for activating the rear fog light.

HEATED REAR WINDOW

Instructions for turning on the heated rear window.

FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH (FIS)

INTERIOR FITTINGS

GLOVE COMPARTMENT

Instructions for opening the glove compartment.

COIN TRAY

Location of the coin tray.

MAGNETIC CARD/TICKET SLOTS

Location of slots for holding magnetic cards and tickets.

CIGAR LIGHTER

ASHTRAY

Instructions for using and removing front and rear ashtrays.

SUN VISORS

REAR SIDE WINDOWS (three door versions)

Procedure for opening and closing rear side windows.

SUNROOF (where provided)

SUNROOF OPENING

Instructions for full opening and spoiler position of the sunroof.

SUNROOF CLOSING

Instructions for closing the sunroof.

EMERGENCY OPERATION

DOORS

CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM

Operation of central door locking from outside and inside.

CHILD LOCK (5-door versions)

POWER WINDOWS (where provided)

CONTROLS

Description of switches for operating front windows.

BOOT

TAILGATE OPENING

Procedure for opening the tailgate from outside and inside.

TAILGATE CLOSING

EXTENDING THE BOOT

Single rear seat

Procedure for folding the single rear seat to extend boot space.

Split rear seat back (where provided)

Procedure for folding split rear seat back for partial/complete extension.

REAR WINDOW SHELF REMOVAL

RESTORING THE USE OF THE REAR SEAT

Versions with single seat

Procedure to restore the single rear seat to its normal use position.

Versions with split seat

Procedure to restore the split rear seat to its normal use position.

BONNET

TO OPEN THE BONNET

Procedure for opening the car bonnet.

TO CLOSE THE BONNET

ROOF RACK/SKI RACK

FASTENERS

Instructions for locating and using fasteners for roof/ski racks.

5-door versions

HEADLIGHTS

ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM

Importance of proper adjustment and where to get it done.

HEADLIGHT SLANT ADJUSTING DEVICE

Procedure for adjusting headlight slant using electric device.

Correct positions as a function of the load

HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT ABROAD

Adjusting headlights for driving in countries with opposite circulation.

ABS SYSTEM (where provided)

ABS INTERVENTION

Description of ABS intervention and pulsating brake pedal.

EPS SYSTEM OPERATION

Explains when the ESP system is automatically inserted.

FAILURE WARNINGS

EBD failure - System not available

Warning lights for EBD failure and potential rear wheel lock.

ESP SYSTEM (Electronic Stability Program) (where provided)

FAILURE WARNINGS

Indicates ESP system disconnection and related warning lights.

HILL HOLDER SYSTEM (where provided)

Facilitates starting on uphill slopes.

ASR SYSTEM (Antislip Regulation)

SWITCHING ON/OFF OF THE ASR SYSTEM

Procedure for switching the ASR system on or off.

EOBD SYSTEM

SOUND SYSTEM (where provided)

SOUND SYSTEM SET-UP (where provided)

Details on system components, power wires, and speakers.

Speakers

Specifications for tweeters, woofers, and rear full-range speakers.

Wiring diagram and additional branches

CELLULAR PHONE SET-UP (where provided)

The wiring diagram is the following:

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER

INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Guidelines for installing electrical accessories and checking system compatibility.

RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND CELLULAR TELEPHONES

Regulations and precautions for using radio transmitters and mobile phones.

"DUALDRIVE" ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM (where provided)

ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION (CITY function)

Procedure to connect/disconnect the CITY function for lighter steering.

FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS

PARKING SENSORS (where provided)

ACTIVATION

Sensors automatically activate when the reverse gear is engaged.

BUZZER WARNINGS

Acoustic signals indicating obstacle proximity and distance.

Direction distances

FAILURE WARNINGS

Driver is warned upon engaging reverse if parking sensor failure occurs.

OPERATION WITH TRAILER

System deactivates automatically when trailer electric cable plug is fitted.

GENERAL WARNINGS

AT THE FILLING STATION

Instructions for refuelling petrol engines.

DIESEL ENGINES

REFUELLING

Procedure for full tank refuelling and avoiding fuel system faults.

FUEL FILLER CAP

Opening the cap with keylock (where provided)

Procedure for opening the fuel filler cap with a keylock.

Locking the cap with keylock (where provided)

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Details on devices for curtailing petrol and diesel engine emissions.

SAFETY DEVICES

SEAT BELTS

Instructions for using and adjusting seat belts.

PRETENSIONERS

Explanation of pretensioner devices that increase seat belt efficiency.

CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY

Guidelines for optimal protection and restraint systems for children.

FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS

Information on front and side air bag design and operation.

SIDE AIR BAGS (Side bag - Front Window bag) (where provided)

Details on side and front window bag composition and function.

USING THE SEAT BELTS

FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Procedure for adjusting the front seat belt height for proper fit.

USING THE REAR CENTRAL SEAT BELT

Instructions for using rear central seat belts without and with reel mechanism.

LOAD LIMITERS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE SEAT BELTS

Rules for proper seat belt use, including fastening and fit.

HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT BELTS ALWAYS IN EFFICIENT CONDITIONS

CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY

Guidelines for optimal protection and restraint systems for children.

GROUP 0 and 0+

GROUP 1

Guidelines for carrying children from 9 to 18 kg in car seats.

GROUP 2

GROUP 3

Guidelines for restraining children from 22 to 36 kg.

DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG

PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG (where provided)

Description of the passenger's front air bag and its calibration.

MANUALLY DEACTIVATING PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG (where required)

SIDE AIR BAGS (Side bag - Front Window bag) (where provided)

SIDE BAG

Details on side air bags housed in front seat back rests.

FRONT WINDOW BAG

Details on curtain cushions for head protection in side crashes.

GENERAL WARNINGS

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

ENGINE STARTING

Procedure for starting the engine, including petrol and diesel versions.

PARKING

Instructions for stopping the engine and engaging the handbrake.

USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX

Procedure for engaging gears, including reverse and 6th gear.

CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS

Suggestions for keeping running costs down and lowering toxic emissions.

TOWING TRAILERS

Important notes and procedures for towing caravans or trailers.

SNOW TYRES

Information on using snow tyres and their limitations.

SNOW CHAINS

Guidelines for using snow chains on driving wheels.

CAR INACTIVITY

Precautions for leaving the car inactive for longer than a month.

ENGINE STARTING

EMERGENCY START-UP

Procedure to start the engine using the CODE card when the system fails.

JUMP STARTING

BUMP STARTING

IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Precautions for wheel changing and using the jack.

FIX & GO (QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT) (where provided)

INFLATING PROCEDURE

Step-by-step guide for inflating a tyre using the repair kit.

WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

General guidelines before changing a bulb.

TYPES OF BULBS

Identifies different types of bulbs fitted to the car.

IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT

FRONT LIGHT UNITS

Description of bulbs arranged inside the front light units.

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS

Procedure for changing main beam headlight bulbs.

DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS

Procedure for changing dipped beam headlight bulbs.

FRONT SIDELIGHTS

DIRECTION INDICATORS

Instructions for changing front and side direction indicator bulbs.

FRONT FOG LIGHTS

REAR LIGHT UNIT

Procedure for changing bulbs in the rear light unit.

ADDITIONAL BRAKING LIGHT (THIRD STOP)

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT

IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT

CEILING LIGHT

Procedure for changing the bulb in the ceiling light.

BOOT LIGHT (where provided)

IF A FUSE BLOWS

GENERAL

Explanation of fuse function and replacement procedure.

FUSE LOCATION

Fuse box on the dashboard

Location and access to the dashboard fuse box.

Fuse box near the battery (only versions with Dualogic gearbox)

Location of fuses for Dualogic gearbox versions.

Fuse box in the engine compartment

Location and access to the engine compartment fuse box.

IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT

JACKING THE CAR

WITH THE JACK

Instructions for using the car's jack for wheel changing.

WITH A SHOP JACK

Guidelines for lifting the car using a shop jack.

WITH AN ARM HOIST

Instructions for lifting the car using an arm hoist.

TOWING THE CAR

TOW HOOK PLUG REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Procedure to remove the tow hook plug without causing damage.

SPORTING, HGT and SOUND versions

Specific procedure for removing the tow hook plug on these versions.

TOW RING HOOKING

Procedure for attaching the tow ring to the vehicle.

TOWING PROCEDURE FOR VERSIONS WITH SPEEDGEAR AND DUALOGIC TRANSMISSION

CAR MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Ensures long car life under best conditions with planned operations.

SCHEDULED SERVICING

SERVICE SCHEDULE

Details the recommended maintenance schedule based on mileage.

ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE

ADDITIONAL CHECKS

Recommended checks and top-ups every 1,000 km or before long journeys.

IMPORTANT - Engine oil

IMPORTANT - Air cleaner

IMPORTANT - Pollen filter

IMPORTANT - Diesel filter

IMPORTANT - Battery

CHECKING FLUID LEVELS

ENGINE OIL

Checking engine oil

Procedure for checking engine oil level with dipstick.

Topping up engine oil

Instructions for adding engine oil to the correct level.

Engine oil consumption

ENGINE COOLANT FLUID

BRAKE FLUID

POLLEN FILTER

AIR CLEANER

REPLACING THE FILTER

Procedure for replacing the air cleaner filter.

DIESEL FUEL FILTER

DRAINING THE CONDENSE (diesel versions)

Procedure to drain condensed water from the diesel fuel filter.

BATTERY

CHECKING THE CHARGE

How to check the battery charge using the indicator.

CHANGING THE BATTERY

USEFUL ADVICE FOR LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY

WHEELS AND TYRES

RIMS AND TYRES

Information on rims, tubeless tyres, and homologated tyre sizes.

SPACE-SAVER SPARE WHEEL

Details on the space-saver spare wheel.

WHEEL GEOMETRY

Measurement of front wheel toe-in.

UNDERSTANDING TYRE MARKING

Explanation of tyre markings including size, load, and speed rating.

COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)

DIMENSIONS

Boot volume

Unladen boot volume in cubic decimetres (V.D.A. standards).

PERFORMANCE

WEIGHTS

CAPACITIES

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS

Recommended fluids and lubricants for correct car operation.

FUEL CONSUMPTION

CO2 EMISSIONS

INDEX

ABS SYSTEM

Information on the Anti-lock Braking System.

Accessories purchased by the owner

Guidelines for installing aftermarket accessories.

Additional brake light

Procedure for replacing the bulb in the third stop light.

Air bags

Information on front, side, and window air bags.

Air cleaner

Procedure for replacing the air cleaner filter.

Air vents

Details on central, side, and lower vents for climate control.

Ashtray

Instructions for using and removing front and rear ashtrays.

ASR system

Controls vehicle drive and cuts in when wheels slip.

At the filling station

Instructions for refuelling petrol engines.

Battery

Information on checking battery charge and changing the battery.

Bonnet

Procedure for opening and closing the car bonnet.

Boot

Procedure for opening and closing the tailgate.

Brake fluid

Procedure for checking and topping up brake fluid.

Brakes

Details on service brakes and parking brake system.

Bulb (replacement)

General guidelines and types for bulb replacement.

Capacities

Table of vehicle fluid capacities.

Car inactivity

Precautions for leaving the car inactive for longer than a month.

Car maintenance

Overview of scheduled servicing and maintenance operations.

Carrying children safely

Guidelines for optimal protection and restraint systems for children.

Ceiling light

Operation and bulb replacement of ceiling lights.

Cellular phone set-up

Details on system setup for radio, CD player, or navigator.

Central door locking system

Operation of central door locking from outside and inside.

PROVISIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF A VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS LIFE-CYCLE

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