2008 Abarth Grande Punto clock

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❒if at least 1.8 bar pressure is read, re-
store proper pressure (with engine
running and handbrake on) and restart;
❒drive with the utmost care to the near-
est Abarth Dealership.
FOR CHECKING AND
RESTORING PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor can be also used just for
restoring pressure. Disconnect the quick
connection and connect it directly to the
tyre valve fig. 8; in this way the cylinder is
not connected to compressor and the
sealing fluid will not flow into the tyre. CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder proceed as fol-
lows:
❒disconnect connection A-fig. 9;
❒turn counter-clockwise the cylinder to
replace and raise it;
❒fit the new cylinder and turn it clock-
wise;
❒connect connection Ato the cylinder
and fit the transparent tube Binto the
proper space.
It is of vital importance to
communicate that the tyre
has been repaired using the quick tyre
repair kit. Hand the instruction
brochure to the personnel charged
with treating the tyre repaired with
the kit.
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WHEN NEEDING TO
CHANGE A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒ When a light is not working, check that
the corresponding fuse is intact before
changing a bulb. For the location of fus-
es, refer to the paragraph “If a fuse
blows” in this section;
❒ Before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation;
❒ Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-
ers of the same type and power;
❒ Always check the height of the head-
light beam after changing a bulb.
IMPORTANT The headlight inner surface
may be lightly misted over: this is not a
fault but a natural fact due to low tem-
perature and the level of air humidity. It
will disappear as soon the headlights are
turned on. The presence of drops inside
the headlights means water infiltration,
therefore contact Abarth Dealership.
TYPES OF BULBS
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your
car:
AGlass bulbs: clipped into position. Pull
to remove.BBayonet type bulbs: to remove this
type of bulb from its holder, press
the bulb and turn it counter-clock-
wise.
CTubular bulbs: release them from
their contacts to remove.
D-EHalogen bulbs: to remove the bulb,
release the clip holding the bulb in
place. Halogen bulbs must be han-
dled touching only the metal-
lic part. If the transparent bulb
is touched with the fingers, its
lighting intensity is reduced and life of
the bulb may be compromised. If
touched accidentally, rub the bulb with
a cloth moistened with alcohol and al-
low to dry.
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system (elec-
tronic control units) carried out in-
correctly and without bearing the fea-
tures of the system in mind can cause
malfunctions with the risk of fire.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which, if broken,
may cause small fragments of glass to
be projected outwards.
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DIPPED BEAM/ MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS fig. 13
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove the snap-fitted rubber cap A,
as shown by the arrow;
❒disconnect the central electric connec-
tor and release the bulb holder catch;
❒remove the bulb Band replace it;
❒fit the new bulb, making the outlines of
the metallic part coincide with the
grooves on the reflector;
❒refit the bulb holder catch and reconnect
the electrical connector;
❒refit the cap Alocking it properly.DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front fig. 14-15
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒steer the right/left wheel outwards;
❒turn the catch A-fig. 14as shown by
the arrow, then use the lid B;
❒remove the cover/bulb holder C-
fig. 15turning counterclockwise;
❒remove the bulb Dpushing it gently and
turning counterclockwise (“bayonet”
clamping), then replace it;
❒refit the cover/bulb holder Cby turn-
ing it clockwise and locking it proper-
ly;
❒close the lid B-fig. 14the turn the
catch A.
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Side fig. 16
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒work on the lens Ato compress the in-
ternal catch B, then pull the unit out-
wards;
❒turn the bulb holder C counterclock-
wise, remove the snap-fitted bulb D
and replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder Cin the lens by
turning it clockwise;
❒refit the unit making sure the catch
clicks into place B.FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(where provided)
Contact Abarth Dealership to have front
fog lights A-fig. 17replaced.
REAR LIGHT UNITS fig. 18-19
Rear light units contain taillights, brake
light and direction indicators bulbs.
The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit
as follows:
Bdirection indicators
Ctaillights
Dtaillights/brake light (double light).
fig. 16F0M0182m
fig. 18F0M0184m
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To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❒open the tailgate then, slacken the two
fastening screws A;
❒disconnect the central electric connec-
tor and pull the lens unit outwards;
❒slacken the screws Eand remove the
bulb holder;
❒remove the bulb to replace B, Cor D
pushing it slightly and turning it coun-
terclockwise (“bayonet” clamping) and
replace it;
❒refit the bulb holder and tighten the
screws E;
❒reconnect the electric connector, suit-
ably refit the unit to the car body and
then tighten the fastening screws A.
fig. 20F0M0208m
fig. 19F0M0185m
REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 20
Contact Abarth Dealership to have rear
fog lights Areplaced.