2007 Abarth Grande Punto wheel

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TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING
SYSTEM - T.P.M.S.
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The car can be equipped with the T.P.M.S.
(Tyre Pressure Monitoring System). This
system consists of a radio-frequency sen-
sor, installed on each wheel (on the rim
inside the tyre) that sends pressure infor-
mation to the control unit.IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT
THE T.P.M.S. SYSTEM
Failure indications will not be stored and
therefore will not be displayed when turn-
ing the engine off and on again. If failure
persists, the control unit will send warn-
ing indications to the instrument panel on-
ly after a few seconds when the car is
moving.
IMPORTANT Strong radio- frequency
noises could inhibit regular operation of
the T.P.M.S. system. This condition is in-
dicated by a dedicated message on the dis-
play that will disappear automatically as
soon as radio-frequency noises will stop
to disturb the system.
Pay the utmost attention
when checking or inflating
tyres. Excessive pressure impairs road
holding, increases suspension and
wheel stress and causes abnormal
tyre wear.
WARNING
Tyre pressure should be
checked with tyres rested
and cold. Should it become necessary
for whatever reason to check pressure
with hot tyres, do not reduce pressure
although it is higher than the pre-
scribed value but repeat the check
when tyres are cold.
WARNING
The T.P.M.S. system helps
the driver to monitor tyre
pressure since the driver is the always
responsible for proper inflation pres-
sure of tyres and spare wheel (see
paragraph “Wheels” in section “Car
Maintenance”).
WARNING
T.P.M.S. system cannot indi-
cate sudden tyre pressure
drops (e.g.: tyre burst). In this event,
brake the car cautiously and avoid
sudden steering.
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Replacing standard tyres
with winter tyres and vice
versa involves T.P.M.S. system set-up
that shall be performed at Abarth
Dealerships only.
WARNING
The T.P.M.S. system requires
special equipment. Consult
Abarth Dealership to know what type
of accessories are compatible with
the system (wheels, wheel caps, etc.).
Using other accessories could cause
system malfunctioning.
WARNING
Tyre pressure could change
according to outside tem-
perature. For this reason the T.P.M.S.
system could temporarily indicate low
tyre pressure. In this event check pres-
sure with cold tyres and restore prop-
er inflation values if required.
WARNING
If the car is fitted with
T.P.M.S. system, tyre and/or
rim removal and refitting operations
involve special precautions; to pre-
vent damages or wrong sensor refit-
ting, contact Abarth Dealership to
have tyre and/or rim changed.
WARNING
If the car is fitted with
T.P.M.S. system, when chang-
ing a tyre, change also the rubber seal
of the valve. Contact a Abarth Deal-
ership.
WARNING
Strong radio-frequency nois-
es could inhibit the regular
operation of the T.P.M.S. system.
This condition will be indicated by a
message on the multfunction display
(for versions/markets, where provid-
ed). The warning message will go off
automatically as soon as the radio-
frequency noise will stop to disturb
the system.
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NO
NO
YES
YES
YESYES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO In order to use the system properly, refer to the following table when you have to change wheels/tyres:
Operation Sensor presence Failure indication Abarth Dealership
service operation
–
Wheel change with spare wheel
Wheel change
with snow tyres
Wheel change
with snow tyres
Wheel change
with others of different
size (*)
Wheel cross switching
(front/rear) (**)
(*) Given as an alternative on the Owner Handbook and available at Lineaccessori Abarth.
(**) Not cross switched (tyres shall stay on the same side).Contact Abarth
Dealership
Repair damaged
wheel
Contact Abarth
Dealership
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SPORT BOOST
The vehicle is equipped with a system al-
lowing to choose between two driving
modes: normal and sporting.
Pressing the SPORT BOOST button fig.
98sporting drive will be selected. This
type of drive is featured by major accel-
eration readiness and higher effort re-
quired on the steering-wheel for a suitable
drive control and feeling.
Moreover, pressing the SPORT BOOST
button the overboost function will be
started.
Switching this function on, the engine’s
electronic control unit allows, based on
the accelerator foot pedal’s position and
for a limited time, to reach maximum
pressure level within the supercharger
and, as a consequence, to increase the en-
gine torque in respect to the normal
achievable value.
This function is particularly useful in case
maximum performance is required for a
short time (for example in phase of over-
taking).
When the SPORT BOOST is on, the mes-
sage “SPORT” will be displayed on the in-
strument panel’s display. Press the rele-
vant button again to switch off the SPORT
BOOST and reset normal driving mode. IMPORTANT While parking and exe-
cuting a higher number of steering ma-
neuvers, steering may get harder; this is
normal as due to the intervention of the
system protecting the electrical engine
from overheating and therefore no repair
operation is required. Once the maneu-
ver is completed, power steering will be
working normally again.
Acceleration
Sudden acceleration is extremely disad-
vantageous in terms of consumption and
emissions: gradually and smoothly accel-
erate to contain consumption.
Using the SPORT BOOST, consumption
is slightly higher than the standard de-
clared values.
IMPORTANT Pressing the SPORT BOOST
button, the function takes nearly 5 seconds
to start.
IMPORTANT In phase of acceleration,
with SPORT BOOST on, it is possible to
experience jerks in driving as this is char-
acteristic of sporting drive.
fig. 98F0M074Ab
fig. 99F0M081Ab

ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
If after buying the car, you decide to install
electrical accessories that require a per-
manent electric supply (alarm, satellite an-
titheft system, etc.) or accessories that in
any case burden the electric supply, con-
tact Abarth Dealership, whose qualified
personnel, besides suggesting the most
suitable devices belonging to Lineaccessori
Abarth, will also evaluate the overall elec-
tric absorption, checking whether the car’s
electric system is able to withstand the
load required, or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
Take care when fitting addi-
tional spoilers, alloy rims and
non-standard wheel caps: they might
reduce ventilation of the brakes, thus
their efficiency, during abrupt and re-
peated braking, or long downhill
slopes. Make sure that nothing (mats,
etc.) gets in the way of the pedals
when they are pushed down.
WARNING
INSTALLATION OF
ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed after
buying the vehicle and in after-market shall
bear the following marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installation
of transceivers, provided that installation
is workmanlike performed in compliance
with Manufacturer’s specifications at a spe-
cialised service centre.
IMPORTANT The installation of devices
involving modifications of vehicle charac-
teristics may determine the withdrawal of
the driving licence by the appointed pub-
lic authorities and the forfeiture of the
warranty as concerns defects/failures due
to said modification or leading directly or
indirectly to it.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibility
due to damages connected with the in-
stallation of accessories/devices not sup-
plied by or recommended by Fiat Auto
S.p.A. and installed not in compliance with
the specified prescriptions.
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fig. 99/aF0M0431m
WIRING FOR
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(MY PORT)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
Some versions have wiring for the navi-
gation system available from the Lineac-
cessori Fiat.
Insert the Navigation system into the
housing shown in fig. 99/a.

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FRONT AIR BAGS
The car is fitted with front air bags for the
driver, for the passenger and with driver’s
knees air bag (for versions/markets, where
provided).
The front driver / passenger air bags and
the driver’s knees air bag (for versions/
markets, where provided) have been de-
signed to protect the occupants in the
event of head-on crashes of medium-high
severity, by placing the cushion between
the occupant and the steering wheel or
dashboard.
Front air bags are designed to protect
car’s occupants in front crashes and there-
fore non-activation in other types of col-
lisions (side collisions, rear shunts, roll-
overs, etc.) is not a system malfunction.
In case of crash, an electronic control unit,
when required, triggers the inflation of the
cushion. The cushion immediately inflates,
placing itself as a protection between the
body of the front occupants and the struc-
ture that could cause injuries. Immediate-
ly after, the cushion deflates.
The front driver / passenger air bags and
the driver’s knees air bag (for versions/
markets, where provided) are not a re-
placement of but complementary to the
use of belts, which should always be worn,
as specified by law in Europe and most non
European countries. Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing backwards
Facing forwards
Facing forwards
Facing forwards
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IL
IUF
IUF
IUFE
E
D
C
D
C
B
B1
A
PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON
ISOFIX UNIVERSAL CHILD’S SEAT USE
The table below, according to ECE 16 European Directive, shows the different instal-
lation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted with Isofix Universal fas-
teners.
Range of weight Child’s seat Isofix Isofix position
direction size group side rear
Group 0 - 0 to 10 kg
Group 0+ - 0 to 13 kg
Group I - 9 to 18 kg
IUF: suitable for Isofix child restraint systems to be set facing forwards, universal
class (fitted with third upper fastener), approved for the weight group.
IL: suitable for Isofix Type child restraint systems, specific and approved for this type
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PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG
fig. 15
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion
contained into a special recess in the dash-
board, this cushion has a volume bigger
than that of the driver. In minor crashes (for which the restrain-
ing action of the seat belts is sufficient), the
air bags are not deployed. Also in this case
it is of vital importance to wear the seat
belts since in case of side crash they guar-
antee proper positioning of the occupant
and prevent the occupants to be pitched
out of the car in case of violent crashes.
DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG fig. 14
It consists of an instant-inflating cushion
contained in a special recess in the cen-
tre of the steering wheel.
Do not apply stickers or oth-
er objects to the steering
wheel or to the air bag cover on the
passenger’s side or on the side roof
lining. Never put objects (e.g. mobile
phones) on the dashboard on pas-
senger side since they could interfere
with proper air bag inflation and al-
so cause serious injury.
WARNINGThe volume of front air bags at max. in-
flation fills most of the space between the
steering wheel and the driver and between
the dashboard and the passenger.
In case of crash, a person not wearing the
seat belt moves forward and may come in-
to contact with the cushion while it is still
inflating. Under this circumstance the pro-
tection offered by the air bag is reduced.
Front air bag may not be activated in the
following situations:
❒in collisions against highly deformable
objects not affecting the car front sur-
face (e.g. bumper collision against guard
rail, etc.);
❒ in case of wedging under other vehicles
or protective barriers (for example un-
der a truck or guard rail), the air bag
is not triggered as it offers no additional
protection compared with the seat
belts, consequently it would be point-
less. Therefore, failure to come into ac-
tion in the above circumstance does
not mean that the system is not work-
ing properly.
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Always keep your hands on
the steering wheel rim when
driving, so that if the air bag is trig-
gered, it can inflate without meeting
any obstacles which could cause seri-
ous harm to you. Do not drive with
the body bent forwards, keep the seat
back rest in the erect position and
lean your back well against it.
WARNING
Remember that with the key
engaged and at MAR, even if
the engine is not running, the air bags
may be triggered on a stationary car
if it is bumped by another moving car.
Therefore, never seat children on the
front seat even when the car is sta-
tionary. On the other hand remember
that if the key is at STOP, no safety
system (air bags or pretensioners) is
triggered in the event of an impact; in
this case, failure to come into action
cannot be considered as a sign that
the system is not working properly.
WARNING
Do not wash the seat back
rest with pressurised water
or steam (by hand or at automatic
seat washing stations).
WARNING
The front air bag is triggered
for shocks greater in magni-
tude that the pretensioners. For im-
pacts between these two thresholds,
it is therefore normal that only the
pretensioners are triggered.
WARNING
Do not hook rigid objects to
the coat hooks and to the
support handles.
WARNING
The air bag does not substi-
tute the seat belts, but only
increases their effectiveness. More-
over, since the front air bags do not
come into operation in the event of
front impact at low speed, side colli-
sions, bumps from behind or over-
turning, in these circumstances the
occupants would only be protected
by the seat belts which must therefore
always be fastened.
WARNING
When the ignition key is
turned to MAR, the warning
light “(with passenger’s front air bag
active) turns on and flashes for few
seconds to remind that passenger’s air
bag will be deployed in a crash, af-
ter which it should go off.
WARNING
If the car has been stolen or
an attempt to steal it has
been made, if it has been subjected to
vandals or floods, have the air bag
system checked by Abarth Dealership.
WARNING