2007 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO brakes

USE OF THE CAR
UNDER HEAVY
CONDITIONS
Should prevailing use of the car be under
one of the following specially heavy con-
ditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) and
repeated with external temperatures
below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g.: door-to-
door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒urban routes;
carry out checks more frequently than re-
quired on Service Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubrica-
tion;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
PERIODICAL CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒check light system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, etc.);
❒check windscreen wiper/washer op-
eration and windscreen/rear window
blade position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Selenia
products, designed and produced specifi-
cally for Fiat cars (see table “Capacities”
in section “Technical specifications”).
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ................................................. 212
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS............... 214
ENGINE .................................................................................. 215
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ....................................................... 217
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 217
BRAKES................................................................................... 218
SUSPENSIONS....................................................................... 218
STEERING............................................................................... 218
WHEELS.................................................................................. 219
DIMENSIONS......................................................................... 223
PERFORMANCE................................................................... 224
WEIGHTS............................................................................... 225
CAPACITIES .......................................................................... 227
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.............................................. 228
FUEL CONSUMPTION....................................................... 230
CO
2EMISSIONS .................................................................. 231
TT T
E E
C C
H H
N N
I I
C C
A A
L L
S S
P P
E E
C C
I I
F F
I I
C C
A A
T T
I I
O O
N N
S S
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SUSPENSIONS
1.2 - 1.4 - 1.4 16V- 1.3 Multijet - 1.9 Multijet
Front
Rear
BRAKES
1.2 1.4 - 1.4 16V1.3 Multijet 1.9 Multijet
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency
at first braking.
Mc Pherson independent wheels
twisting axle with interconnected wheels
rack and pinion with electric power steeringcontrolled by hand lever, it works on rear brakesdrum or disc (on certain versions) disc (self-ventilating for versions where provided)
STEERING
1.2 1.4 1.4 16V1.3 Multijet 1.3 Multijet 1.9 Multijet75HP 90HP
Type
Minimum steering
cycle m 10,1 10,1 10,5 10,1 10,9 10,9
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3 door
4 seat
1015
480
850
850
1495
900
400
75
603 door
5 seat
1015
560
850
850
1575
900
400
75
605 door
5 seat
1030
560
850
850
1590
900
400
75
603 door
4 seat
1025
480
850
850
1505
1000
400
75
603 door
5 seat
1025
560
850
850
1585
1000
400
75
605 door
5 seat
1040
560
850
850
1600
1000
400
75
603 door
4 seat
1060
480
850
850
1540
1000
400
75
603 door
5 seat
1060
560
850
850
1620
1000
400
75
605 door
5 seat
1075
560
850
850
1635
1000
400
75
603 door
4 seat
1155
480
950
850
1635
1000
400
75
603 door
5 seat
1155
560
950
850
1715
1000
400
75
605 door
5 seat
1170
560
950
850
1730
1000
400
75
60
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHTS
Petrol versions 1.2 1.4 1.4 16V1.4 T-JET
Weights (kg)
Empty weight
(including all fluids,
fuel tank at 90%
and with
no optional):
Payload (*)
including the driver:
Maximum admitted
loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof:
Maximum load on
tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot and/or on the roof so that they comply
with these limits.
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LIGHTS AND
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
3 Door
4-seat
1090
480
950
850
1570
1000
400
75
603 Door
5-seat
1090
560
950
850
1650
1000
400
75
605 Door
5-seat
1105
560
950
850
1665
1000
400
75
603 Door
4-seat
1130
480
950
850
1610
1000
400
75
603 Door
5-seat
1130
560
950
850
1690
1000
400
75
605 Door
5-seat
1145
560
950
850
1705
1000
400
75
603 Door
4-seat
1205
480
1000
850
1685
1000
400
75
603 Door
5-seat
1205
560
1000
850
1765
1000
400
75
605 Door
5-seat
1220
560
1000
850
1780
1000
400
75
60
Multijet versions 1.3 Multijet 75 HP 1.3 Multijet 90 HP 1.9 Multijet
Weights (kg)
Empty weight
(including all fluids, fuel tank at 90%
and with no optional):
Payload (*) including the driver:
Maximum admitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof:
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot and/or on the roof so that they comply
with these limits.
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SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
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IN AN
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CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Bodywork
– maintenance .................................. 208
– version codes ............................... 214
Bonnet .................................................. 88
Boot ........................................................ 84
– extension........................................ 85
– tailgate opening/closing ............... 84
– emergency opening....................... 85
Boot light .............................................. 174
Brake Assist (brake assist
in an emergency)............................... 92
Brakes
– fluid level ........................................ 201
– technical data ................................ 218
Bulb (replacement)
– general instructions ..................... 166
– types of bulbs ................................ 166
Capacities ............................................ 106
Car inactivity ....................................... 138
Car maintenance
– periodical checks........................... 195
– scheduled servicing ...................... 190– service schedule ........................... 191
– use of the car under
heavy conditions............................ 195
Card box - CD box............................. 74
Carrying children safely ..................... 115
Ceiling lights
– boot light ....................................... 68
– courtesy ......................................... 68
– front ................................................ 66
– puddle/door .................................. 68
– rear ................................................. 67
Central console oddment
compartment..................................... 73
Chassis (marking) ............................... 213
Checking levels..................................... 197
Child lock.............................................. 80
Child restraint systems
– “Universal Isofix” ......................... 120
– Passenger’s seat compliance ...... 115
Cigar lighter.......................................... 74
Clutch ................................................... 217
CO
2emissions..................................... 231
Code Card ........................................... 7
ABS ...................................................... 91
Accessories purchased
by the owner .................................... 105
Additional heater................................. 58
Air bag
– front................................................. 121
– side .................................................. 124
Air filter ................................................ 202
Air vents ............................................... 43
Alarm...................................................... 11
Armrest................................................. 73
Ashtray................................................... 75
ASR ......................................................... 94
– activation/deactivation................. 94
At the filling station ............................ 106
Automatic two-zone climate
control system .................................. 52
Battery
– checking the charge ..................... 202
– jump starting ................................. 154
– recharging ...................................... 185
– replacing ......................................... 203
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