2008 Abarth Grande Punto service

Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Abarth and congratulations on your choice of a Grande Punto Abarth.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Grande Punto Abarth features and use it in the best possible
way.
You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum from your
Grande Punto Abarth technological features.
You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols, at the end of the page:
personal safety;
the car’s wellbeing;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Abarth offers to its Customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
❒the range of additional services available to Abarth Customers.
Best regards and good motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Grande Punto Abarth versions.
As a consequence, you should consider only the information which is related to the engine
and bodywork version of the car you purchased.

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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.
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached
near or actually on some of the compo-
nents of your Grande Punto Abarth.
These labels bear symbols that remind you
of the precautions to be taken as regards
that particular component.
fig. 3F0M070Ab
The plate summarising the symbols used
can be found under the bonnet fig. 3.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, at start, the code is not correctly rec-
ognized, the
Ysign will be displayed (see
section “Warning Lights and Messages”).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 Abarth 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 Abarth
Dealership.
Warning light
Ycoming on when driving
❒If the Ysign is displayed, it means that
the system is automatically carrying out
the diagnosis cycle owing, for example,
to voltage drop).
❒If the Ysign continues to be dis-
played, call the Abarth Service Network
and ask for assistance.
The electronic components
inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is submitted to
sharp knocks.

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Example:
TürkçeNederlands
Español
Português
Français
Polski
Italiano
Deutsch
BELT BUZZERSET TIME
SEE RADIO
AUTOCLOSE
UNIT LANGUAGE BUZZER VOL. BUTTON VOL.
MEMU ESC
briefly press
fig. 19
SERVICE
F0R2007g
TRIP B DATA SPEED BEEP
EXIT MENU
PASSENGER BAG
English
On the standard screen, briefly press MENU ESCto start brows-
ing. Press +or –to browse within the menu. Note Only the short
menu may be accessed for reasons of safety while the car is moving
(“Brightness” and “Speed Beep”).
MENU ESC
briefly press
YearMouth
Day
FIRST PAGERAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
SET DATA

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Service (Scheduled servicing)
This function may be used to display in-
formation connected to proper car ser-
vicing.
Proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC: ser-
vice in km or mi, according to previous set-
ting, will be displayed (see paragraph
“Units”);
– briefly press button MENU ESCto go
back to the menu screen or press the but-
ton for long to go back to the standard
screen.
NoteThe “Service Schedule” requires the
car to be serviced every 30,000 km (or
18,000 mi); this indication will appear au-
tomatically with the key at MARwhen
there are 2000 km left (or equivalent dis-
tance in miles) and will be presented au-
tomatically every 200 km (or equivalent
distance in miles). The indications will ap-
pear more frequently where there are 200
km left. The indication will appear in kilo-
metres or miles according to the settings.
When the next scheduled service opera-
tion is approaching, the message “Service”
will appear on the display followed by the
number of kilometres or miles left when
the key is turned to MAR. Go to a Abarth
Dealership where the “Scheduled Service”
operations will be performed and the mes-
sage will be reset. Passenger bag Front passenger’s
airbag and side bag
activation/deactivation
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
This function may be used to acti-
vate/deactivate the front passenger’s
airbag.
Proceed as follows:
– press MENU ESCand press MENU
ESCagain after displaying the message
(Bag pass: Off, to deactivate) or (Bag pass:
On, to activate) by means of buttons
+and –;
– the confirmation request message will
be displayed;
– press buttons +or –to select (Yes) for
confirming activation/deactivation, or (No)
to abort;
– briefly press MENU ESCto confirm
setting e to go back to the menu screen
or press the button for long to go back to
the standard screen without storing set-
tings.
MENU ESC
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F0M2008g
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MENU ESC
+
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NO
NO
YES
YES
YESYES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO In order to use the system properly, refer to the following table when you have to change wheels/tyres:
Operation Sensor presence Failure indication Abarth Dealership
service operation
–
Wheel change with spare wheel
Wheel change
with snow tyres
Wheel change
with snow tyres
Wheel change
with others of different
size (*)
Wheel cross switching
(front/rear) (**)
(*) Given as an alternative on the Owner Handbook and available at Lineaccessori Abarth.
(**) Not cross switched (tyres shall stay on the same side).Contact Abarth
Dealership
Repair damaged
wheel
Contact Abarth
Dealership
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ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
If after buying the car, you decide to install
electrical accessories that require a per-
manent electric supply (alarm, satellite an-
titheft system, etc.) or accessories that in
any case burden the electric supply, con-
tact Abarth Dealership, whose qualified
personnel, besides suggesting the most
suitable devices belonging to Lineaccessori
Abarth, will also evaluate the overall elec-
tric absorption, checking whether the car’s
electric system is able to withstand the
load required, or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
Take care when fitting addi-
tional spoilers, alloy rims and
non-standard wheel caps: they might
reduce ventilation of the brakes, thus
their efficiency, during abrupt and re-
peated braking, or long downhill
slopes. Make sure that nothing (mats,
etc.) gets in the way of the pedals
when they are pushed down.
WARNING
INSTALLATION OF
ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electric/electronic devices installed after
buying the vehicle and in after-market shall
bear the following marking:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorizes the installation
of transceivers, provided that installation
is workmanlike performed in compliance
with Manufacturer’s specifications at a spe-
cialised service centre.
IMPORTANT The installation of devices
involving modifications of vehicle charac-
teristics may determine the withdrawal of
the driving licence by the appointed pub-
lic authorities and the forfeiture of the
warranty as concerns defects/failures due
to said modification or leading directly or
indirectly to it.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. declines all responsibility
due to damages connected with the in-
stallation of accessories/devices not sup-
plied by or recommended by Fiat Auto
S.p.A. and installed not in compliance with
the specified prescriptions.
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fig. 99/aF0M0431m
WIRING FOR
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(MY PORT)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
Some versions have wiring for the navi-
gation system available from the Lineac-
cessori Fiat.
Insert the Navigation system into the
housing shown in fig. 99/a.

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PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
The devices for curtailing emissions are
the following:
❒ three-way catalytic converter;
❒Lambda sensor;
❒fuel evaporation system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even
for a test, with one or more spark plugs
disconnected.
Do not put naked flames or
lighted cigarettes near the
fuel filler hole as there is a danger of
fire. Do not bend too close to the hole
either so as not to breathe in harmful
vapours.
WARNING
Refuelling
To guarantee full tank filling, carry out two
refuelling operations after the first click of
the fuel delivery gun. Avoid further top-
ping up operations that could cause dam-
ages to the fuel system.
During normal service the
catalyst reaches high tem-
peratures. Do not therefore park the
car over inflammable materials (grass,
dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): fire
hazard.
WARNING

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CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of your
car down and lower the amount of toxic
emissions released into the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
ly at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:
if the pressure is too low, consumption
levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the car
(especially when driving in town) and its
trim greatly affects consumption and sta-
bility.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof as soon as they are no longer
used. These accessories lower air pene-
tration and adversely affect consumption
levels. When needing to carry particular-
ly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
which greatly affects the engine leading to
higher consumption (on average up to
+20%). When the temperature outside
the car permits it, use the air vents where
possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.