2008 Abarth Grande Punto coolant level

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
LEFT HAND DRIVE VERSION
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EReconfigurable multifunction display
F0M049Abfig. 10
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
EReconfigurable multifunction display
F0M072Abfig. 10

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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 14
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
Abarth Dealership to have the system
checked.ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 15
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(with
a message on the reconfigurable multi-
function display) indicates that the coolant
fluid temperature is too high; in this case,
stop the engine and contact a Abarth
Dealership.
If the needle reaches the red
area, stop the engine imme-
diately and contact a Abarth
Dealership.
fig. 14F0M004Abfig. 15F0M005Ab

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AIR BAG FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key in the
MARposition the warning
light turns on, it has to turn off
after a few seconds.
If the warning light does not turn off this
indicates a failure in the air bag system.
The display visualizes the specific message.
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If the ¬warning light does
not turn on while turning the
ignition key in the MAR position or
if it stays lighted while the car is in
motion there may be a failure in the
restraint systems; in this case the air
bags or the pretensioners may be de-
activated in the event of a collision
or, in a limited number of cases, ac-
tivate incorrectly. Before going on re-
fer to the Abarth Dealership in order
to have the system immediately in-
spected.
WARNING
The ¬warning light failure
(light off ) is signalled by the
flashing for over the normal 4 seconds
of the light “that signals that the
passenger-side air bag is deactivated.
WARNING
ENGINE COOLANT
HIGH TEMPERATURE
(red)
Turning the ignition key in the
MARposition the warning light turns on,
it has to turn off after a few seconds.
The light turns on when the engine is
overheated.
If the light turns on the following steps
must be followed:
❒if in normal driving conditions:
stop the vehicle, turn off the engine
and check that the water level in the
reservoir is not under the MINmark.
In this case wait a few minutes in or-
der to let the engine cool down, then
open slowly and very carefully the tap,
fill up with the coolant, making sure
that the coolant level is between the
MINand MAXmarks on the reser-
voir. Besides visually check the pres-
ence of possible leaks of coolant. If the
light turns on again after starting up
the engine refer to the Abarth Deal-
ership.
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❒in case of demanding use of the
vehicle(for example during uphill
hauling of trailers or when the vehi-
cle is fully loaded): slow down and, if
the light stays on, halt the car. Stop for
2 or 3 minutes keeping the engine on
and slightly revved up in order to
favour the active circulation of the
coolant, after that turn off the engine.
Check the level of the coolant in the
reservoir as previously described.
IMPORTANT In case of very exacting
routes it is advisable before turning off the
engine to keep it on and slightly revved up
for a few minutes.
The display visualizes the specific message.

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 Abarth cars (see table “Capaci-
ties” in section “Technical specifications”).
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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
Never smoke while working
in the engine compartment:
gas and inflammable vapours may be
present, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
Be careful!, when topping up
take care not to confuse the
various types of fluids: they
are all incompatible with one
another and could seriously damage
the car.
fig. 1
1.Engine coolant
2.Battery
3.Windscreen washer fluid
4.Brake fluid
5.Engine oil.
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WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WASHER FLUID fig. 4
To top up, remove the cap A.
Pour a mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC35, in the follow-
ing concentrations:
30% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35and 70% water in summer.
50% TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35and 50% water in winter.
In case of temperatures below –20°C, use
undiluted TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC35fluid.
Check level through the reservoir. ENGINE COOLANT fig. 3
The coolant level shall be checked with
cold engine and shall be within the MIN
and MAXmarks on the tank.
If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture
of 50% distilled water and 50%
PARAFLU UP of the FL Selenia Group
through the filler neck Auntil the level
reaches MAX.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU UPand
distilled water gives freeze protection to
–35°C.
For particularly hard climate conditions,
we recommend use of a 60%PARAFLU
UP and 40% demineralized water mix-
ture. The engine cooling system us-
es protective antifreeze fluid
PARAFLU UP. Use the same
fluid type as that already in
the cooling system when topping up.
PARAFLU UP fluid cannot be mixed
with any other type of fluid. Should it
happen, under no circumstances start
the engine; contact a Fiat Dealership.
The cooling system is pres-
surised. If necessary, replace
the cap only with another genuine
one, otherwise system efficiency
could be compromised. Do not re-
move the reservoir cap when the en-
gine is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
WARNING
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Fiat CODE system............................. 7
Fix & Go automatic ............................ 135
Fluid levels ............................................ 166
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 193
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ........................... 146
– control ............................................ 54
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 143
– control button .............................. 55
Fuel
– consumption................................... 195
– cut-off system................................. 57
– level gauge ....................................... 15
Fuel cut-off system.............................. 88
Fuel filler cap ....................................... 89
Fuel level gauge ................................... 15
Fuses (replacement) ........................... 148
Gearbox
– using manual gearbox .................. 113
Glove box/oddment compartment .. 59
Handbrake .......................................... 112Hazard lights ........................................ 55
Head restraints..................................... 30
Headlights.............................................. 74
Heated rear window .......................38-46
Identification data .............................. 182
Ignition switch ..................................... 13
In an emergency .................................. 134
Instrument panel ................................. 13
Instruments .......................................... 14
Interior fittings .................................... 179
Interiors ................................................ 179
Isofix (child restraint system) .......... 102
Jacking the car .................................... 158
Key with remote control ................ 8
Key without remote control ........... 10
Keys ........................................................ 8
Load limiters ...................................... 94
Manual climate control system ...... 34
Number plate light ............................ 145 Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ........................... 142
– control ............................................ 47
Direction indicators
– control ............................................ 48
– front bulb replacement ............... 142
– rear bulb replacement ................. 143
– side bulb replacement ................. 143
Doors ..................................................... 64
Electrical socket ................................ 60
Engine
– identification code ........................ 184
– marking ........................................... 182
– technical data ................................ 184
Engine coolant temperature gauge .. 15
Engine oil
– consumption .................................. 167
– level check....................................... 167
– specifications ................................. 193
EOBD system ...................................... 83
ESP system............................................ 78
External lights ...................................... 47