2007 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO service

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LIGHTS AND
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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INSPECTING THE CHARGE
AND THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Inspection operations must be carried out
by specialised personnel, following the
prescriptions contained in the Use and
maintenance booklet. Any top-up opera-
tions must be carried out by specialised
personnel and by Fiat Dealership.
Battery liquid is poisonous
and corrosive. Avoid contact
with the skin and eyes. Keep naked
flames and sources of sparks away
from the battery: risk of explosion
and fire.
WARNING
Running the battery with an
excessively low liquid level
will damage the battery beyond re-
pair and even cause an explosion.
WARNINGBATTERY
The car fits a low-maintenance battery: no
top-ups with distilled water are needed in
normal conditions of use.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with a gen-
uine spare part having the same specifi-
cations.
If a battery with different specifications is
fitted, the service intervals given in the
“Service schedule” in this section will no
longer be valid.
Refer therefore to the instructions pro-
vided by the battery manufacturer.
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35is recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they
should be replaced. In any case they
should be changed once a year.
A few simple notions can reduce the pos-
sibility of damage to the blades:
❒ if the temperature fall below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen the
rubber against glass. If necessary, thaw
using an antifreeze product;
❒ remove any snow from the glass: in ad-
dition to protecting the blades, this pre-
vents effort on the motor and over-
heating;
❒do not operate the windscreen wipers
on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber
hoses are concerned, carefully follow the
“Service schedule” in this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the hoses,
with possible leaks. Careful control is
therefore necessary.If the pressure is too low the
tyre overheats and this can
cause it serious damage.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them from the
right of the car to the left and vice
versa.
WARNING
Never submit alloy rims to
repainting treatments re-
quiring to use temperatures exceed-
ing 150°C. The mechanical properties
of the wheels could be impaired.
WARNING
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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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TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SELENIA K P.E.
Contractual
Technical Reference
N° F603.C07
SELENIA WR
Contractual
Technical Reference
N° F515.D06According to
Service Schedule
According to
Service Schedule Synthetic-based oils, grade SAE 5W-40, ACEA C3.
FIAT 9.55535-S2qualification
Synthetic-based oils, grade SAE 5W-40.
FIAT 9.55535-N2qualification
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original Change
for correct car operation fluids and
lubricants
Oil for
petrol engines
Oils for
diesel engines
For diesel engines, in the event of emergencies when genuine products are not available, lubricants providing at least ACEA B4
performance are allowed; in that case, engine best performance is not guaranteed; we recommend to have it replaced as soon as
possible with the recommended lubricants by the Fiat Dealership.
Use of products with low-quality properties than ACEA A3 and ACEA B4 could cause damages to the engine that are not covered
by the warranty.
For very cold climate conditions, ask Fiat Dealership for the appropriate Seleniaproduct to use.
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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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PROVISIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF A VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE-CYCLE
For years now Fiat has been developing its global commitment towards the safeguarding and protection of the Environment through
the continuous improvement of its production processes and the making of increasingly more “eco friendly” products. With a view
to guaranteeing the best possible service to clients in full observance of environmental norms and in response to the obligations
imposed by European Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, Fiat offers its clients the possibility to hand in their vehicle* at
the end of its life span without additional costs.
The European Directive, in fact, provides for the collection of the vehicle without the last holder or owner of the same incurring
expenses due to the fact that the market value of the vehicle is zero or negative. In particular, in almost all of the countries of the
European Union, up until 1st January 2007, collection of the vehicle free of charge only applies to vehicles registered from 1 July 2002
on, while, from 2007 on collection will be carried out free of charge independently of the year of registration, provided that the ve-
hicle still contains its essential component parts (especially engine and body) and is free from additional waste materials.
To have your end-of-life vehicle collected at no additional cost, simply contact one of our dealers or one of the collection and de-
molition centres authorised by Fiat. These centres have been carefully selected with a view to guaranteeing a good quality service
for the collection, processing and recycling of discarded vehicles while protecting the Environment.
Information on collection and demolition centres may be obtained from the network of Fiat and Fiat Commercial Vehicle dealers,
by calling the toll free number 00800 3428 0000 or by consulting the Fiat web site.
* Passenger transportation vehicles to seat a max. of nine persons, having a total admissible weight of 3.5 t
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