2007 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO engine light

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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 conforming to the Eu-
ropean specification EN 228.
Diesel engines:only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
Using other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and cause the forfeiture of the warranty cov-
er for caused damages as a consequence.
ENGINE STARTING
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the warning lights
Yand mto
go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine nee-
dles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to en-
sure better respect for the environment.
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Special coloured labels have been attached
near or actually on some of the compo-
nents of your Fiat Punto. These labels bear
symbols that remind you of the precau-
tions to be taken as regards that particu-
lar component.
The plate summarising the symbols used
can be found under the bonnet fig. 2.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To further protect you car from theft, it
has been fitted with an engine immobilis-
ing system. This system is automatically ac-
tivated when the ignition key is removed.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in
each ignition key grip. The device trans-
mits a radio-frequency signal when the en-
gine is started through a special aerial built
into the ignition switch. The modulate sig-
nal, which changes each time the engine is
started, is the “password”, by means of
which the control unit recognises the key
and enables to start the engine.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started turning the ig-
nition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE sys-
tem control unit sends a recognition code
to the engine control unit to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the
code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivates
the functions of the engine electronic con-
trol unit.If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the warning light
Yturns on (see
section “Warning lights and messages”).
In this case, the key should be moved to
the STOPposition and then back to
MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try
again with the other key provided with the
car. If it is still not possible to start the car,
contact Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Every key has its own code,
which must be memorised by the system
control unit. To memorise new keys, up
to a maximum of eight, apply to Fiat Deal-
ership.
Warning light
Ycoming on when driving
❒If the warning light Yturns on, this
means that the system is running a self-
test (for example for a voltage drop).
❒If the warning light Ystays on, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
fig. 2F0M0005m
The electronic components
inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is submitted to
sharp knocks.
SYMBOLS
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IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to 3 different po-
sitions fig. 9:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked. Certain elec-
trical devices (e.g.: sound system, pow-
er windows…) can work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical de-
vices are powered.
❒AVV: engine starting (unstable posi-
tion).
The ignition switch is fitted with an elec-
tronic safety system that, in the event the
engine is not started, turns back the igni-
tion key to STOPbefore repeating the
starting operation.STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until it
locks.
Disengaging
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR.
If the ignition device is tam-
pered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
When getting out of the car,
always remove the key to
prevent any occupants from acci-
dentally activating the controls. Re-
member to engage the handbrake
and if the car is parked on uphill slope
to engage the first gear. If the car is
facing downhill, engage the reverse
gear. Never leave unsupervised chil-
dren in the car.
WARNING
fig. 9F0M0015m
Never remove the ignition
key while the car is moving.
The steering wheel would automati-
cally lock as soon as you try to turn
it. This also applies when the car is
being towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever after-
market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect per-
formance and safety, cause the lapse
of warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the car with homolo-
gation requirements.
WARNING
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Left hand drive version Right hand drive version
ASpeedometer (speed indicator) - BFuel level gauge with reserve warning light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light - DRev counter - EDisplay
F0M0255mfig. 10 - with digital display
F0M0256mfig. 10a - with multifunction display
F0M0257mfig. 11 - with digital display
F0M0258mfig. 11a - with multifunction display
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AND CONTROLSLeft hand drive version
ASpeedometer (speed indicator) - BFuel level gauge with reserve warning light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light - DRev counter - EDisplay Right hand drive version
F0M0259mfig. 12 - Sport versions with multifunction
reconfigurable displayF0M0260mfig. 12 - Sport versions with multifunction
reconfigurable display
F0M0353mfig. 12/a - Reconfigurable multifunction display versionF0M0381mfig. 12/a - Reconfigurable multifunction display version
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INSTRUMENTS
Instrument background color and type
may vary according to the version.
SPEEDOMETER fig. 13
It shows the engine speed.REV. COUNTER fig. 14
Rev counter shows engine rpm.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection
control system gradually shuts off the flow
of fuel when the engine is “over-revving”
resulting in a gradual loss of engine pow-
er.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden higher-
ing of the speed.
This is normal as it takes place during nor-
mal operation, for example when activat-
ing the climate control system or the fan.
In particular a slow change in the speed
preserves the battery charge.
fig. 13F0M0021mfig. 14F0M0022m
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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 15
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
Etank empty.
Ffull tank.
The reserve warning light Aturns on to
indicate that approximately 7 litres of fu-
el are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: the gaps in fuel delivery could dam-
age the catalyst.
See the indications given in paragraph
“At the filling station”.
IMPORTANT The needle sets to Ewith
warning light Aflashing to indicate that the
system is failing. In this event contact Fiat
Dealership to have the system checked.ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 16
This shows the temperature of the engine
coolant fluid and begins working when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle
should hover around the middle of the
scale according to the working conditions.
CLow engine coolant temperature.
HHigh engine coolant temperature.The turning on of the warning light B(on
certain versions with a message on the
multifunction display) indicates that the
coolant fluid temperature is too high; in
this case, stop the engine and contact a Fi-
at Dealership.
fig. 15F0M0023mfig. 16F0M0024mIf the needle reaches the red
area, stop the engine imme-
diately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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fig. 23F0M2050gfig. 24F0M9000m
fig. 25F0M0122m
RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
(where provided)
The car can be provided with the recon-
figurable multifunction display that shows
useful information, according to the previ-
ous settings made, necessary when driving.
INFORMATION ON
“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 23
The standard screen shows the following
indications:
AClock
BDate
CSport function indication (where pro-
vided)
DOdometer (covered km or miles)
EIndications about car conditions (e.g.:
doors open, or possible presence of ice
on road, etc. ...)
FHeadlight aiming position (only with
dipped beam headlights on)
GExternal temperature
When rotating the ignition key to MAR
position, the display shows, as main
screen, the indication of the date fig. 23
or the overpressure of the turbo-charg-
er fig. 24according to the previous se-
lection in the menu item “First screen”
(“Date” or “Engine Info”).CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 25
+To scroll the display and the related
options upwards or to increase the
value displayed.
MENUPress briefly to display
ESCthe menu and/or to go to next
screen or to confirm the re-
quired menu option.
Long press to go back to the standard
screen.
–To scroll the display and the related
options downwards or to decrease
the value displayed.NoteButtons +and –activate different
functions according to the following situ-
ations:
– to scroll the menu options upwards and
downwards;
– to increase or to decrease values during
settings.
NoteWhen opening one of the front
doors the display will show for a few sec-
onds the clock and covered km or miles.
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