2007 Abarth Grande Punto warning

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POWER WINDOWS/
WINDOW WINDERS
On the driver side front door’s arm rest
there are two switches fig. 73which, with
starter’s key in MARposition, control the
following: Automatic continuos operation
The driver side front door’s window is
provided with an up-down automatic de-
vice.
The window screen starts upliftpres-
sing the relevant switch for more than half
a second. The window screen stops its
upstroke when reaching the final up po-
sition or when the switch is pressed again.
IMPORTANT With ignition key at STOP
or removed, the power windows remain
activated for about 2 minutes and are de-
activated immediately the moment a door
is opened.
IMPORTANT On certain versions, press-
ing the remote control button
Ëfor over
2 seconds will open the windows where-
as pressing the remote control button
Áfor over 2 seconds will close them. Ato open/close the left front window;
Bto open/close the right front window.
fig. 73F0M0136m

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fig. 74F0M018Ab
Front and rear passenger door
windows (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Front passenger door armrest and rear
door armrests feature the switches A-
fig. 74to be used for controlling the cor-
responding window.
Improper use of the power
windows can be dangerous.
Before and during its operation en-
sure that any passengers are not at
risk from the moving glass either by
personal objects getting caught in the
mechanism or by being injured by it
directly. Always remove the ignition
key when getting out of the car to
prevent the power windows being op-
erated accidentally and constituting
a danger to the passengers in the car.
WARNINGWindow safety system initialisation
Safety system shall be re-initialised after
disconnecting the battery or if the rele-
vant protection fuse is blown.
Initialisation procedure:
❒fully close manually the window to ini-
tialise;
❒after window stopping, keep on press-
ing the closing control for at least 1 sec-
ond.

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BOOT
OPENING THE TAILGATE
The tailgate can be opened at any time
from the passenger’s compartment by
pressing button A-fig. 76.
The tailgate can be opened from the out-
side by pressing the remote control but-
ton
R, fig. 75.
Tailgate opening is indicated by double
flashing of direction indicators.TAILGATE CLOSING
Lower the tailgate until hearing the lock-
ing click fig. 77. The addition of objects
(speakers, spoilers, etc.) on
the rear shelf or boot lid, ex-
cept those envisaged by the
manufacturer, may prevent the gas
filled struts at the sides of the boot
from working properly.
When using the boot, make
sure the loads do not exceed
the permitted weight (see “Technical
specifications” chapter). Also make
sure the items in the boot are
arranged properly to prevent them
being thrown forwards and injuring
passengers should you brake sharply.
WARNING
Never travel with objects on
the rear shelf to prevent
them being thrown forwards and in-
juring passengers in case of accident
or sharp braking.
WARNING
fig. 75F0M101Ab
fig. 76F0M077Ab
fig. 77F0M0094m

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TAILGATE EMERGENCY
OPENING fig. 78
To open the tailgate from the passenger’s
compartment if the car battery is flat or
the electric tailgate lock is faulty, proceed
as follows:
❒tilt the rear seats (see paragraph “Ex-
tending the boot” in this section);
❒press lever Bin the boot.Total extension fig. 80
Tilt the rear seat completely to obtain
maximum boot extension.Proceed as follows:
❒lower completely the rear seat head re-
straints;
❒check that the seat belt is not twisted;
❒tilt cushions;
❒lift handles Aand B-fig. 79to release
the backrests and guide them onto the
cushion.
IMPORTANT If after tilting the rear seat,
you have to remove the rear parcel shelf,
position it as shown in fig. 82.
fig. 78F0M0095mfig. 79F0M086Abfig. 80F0M087Ab

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fig. 83F0M0101m
fig. 82F0M020Abfig. 81F0M088Abfig. 84F0M0222m
Make sure the backrest is properly se-
cured at both sides (red bands not visible)
to prevent it moves forward in the event
of sharp braking causing injuries to pas-
sengers. To return the rear seat back to its
original position fig. 81
Raise the seat backrests and push them
back until hearing the locking click of both
retainers.
Position seat belt buckles upwards and set
the cushion in the normal position of use.
IMPORTANT When the backrest is prop-
erly secured, the “red band” on levers
shall no longer be visible. The “red band”
actually indicates that the backrest is not
properly secured. Make sure the head re-
straints are properly positioned.REMOVING THE REAR
PARCEL SHELF
To remove the rear parcel shelf to extend
the boot: release the upper ends A-fig. 83
by removing the eyelets from the pins, re-
lease and turn the rear parcel shelf from its
seat and then release both pins fig. 84from
side seats.
Once removed, the rear parcel shelf can
be positioned between front seat back
rests and the folded cushion of the rear
seat fig. 82.

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CARGO BOX
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The cargo box, see fig. 87, is set in the
boot, it can be used to house items and
it enables to have a level loading surface.
IMPORTANT To place loads on the Car-
go box surface, keep the long bar in cen-
tral position. Max. admitted load is 50 kg.BONNET
TO OPEN THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever fig. 88in the direction of the
arrow;
❒pull lever A-fig. 89as shown in the fig-
ure;
❒lift the bonnet and at the same time re-
lease the rod D-fig. 90from the catch,
then fit the rod end C-fig. 91 into the
bonnet recess E.
fig. 87F0M0175m

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IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet,
check that windscreen wiper arms are not
lifted from the windscreen.TO CLOSE THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and
with the other remove rod C-
fig. 91 from recess Eand fit it back in-
to its catch D-fig. 90;
❒lower the bonnet at approx. 20 cen-
timetres from the engine compartment
and then let it drop, ensuring that it is
fully closed and not just held in position
by the safety catch. If the bonnet does
not close properly, do not push it down
but open it again and repeat the above
procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bon-
net is closed properly to avoid its opening
while the car is travelling.
fig. 89F0M022Abfig. 88F0M021Abfig. 90F0M103Ab
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For safety reasons the bon-
net must be closed properly
to avoid its opening while the car is
travelling. Therefore, always check it
is properly closed and the catch en-
gaged. Should you notice that the
catch is not perfectly engaged when
travelling, stop the car immediately
and close the bonnet.
WARNING
If the supporting rod is not
positioned correctly the bon-
net may fall violently.
WARNING
Carry out operations only
when the car is stationary.
WARNING
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
Front couplings are set at points A-fig. 92.
Front couplings are set at points Bnear
the silk-screen printing (
O) on rear side
windows.
IMPORTANT Strictly follow the installa-
tion instructions contained in the kit. In-
stallation hall be carried out by skilled per-
sonnel.
After travelling a few kilo-
metres, check that the cou-
pling fastening screws are tight.
WARNING
Strictly comply with current
law regulations concerning
max. overall dimensions.
Distribute the load evenly
and when driving, bear in
mind the increased sensitivity of the
car to side wind.
WARNING
Never exceed the permitted
weight (see section “Techni-
cal specifications”).
fig. 92F0M023Ab