2008 Abarth Grande Punto technical

GRANDEPUNTOABARTH
The data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. Fiat reserves the right to modify the models and
versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons.
If you have any further questions please consult your Abarthdealer.
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PUNTO ABARTH GB 18-07-2007 12:15 Pagina 1

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TECHNICAL
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSDASHBOARD ...................................................................... 5
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 7
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 7
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 8
ALARM ................................................................................... 11
IGNITION DEVICE .............................................................. 12
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................ 13
INSTRUMENTS..................................................................... 14
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY .... 16
TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 25
FRONT SEATS ..................................................................... 28
REAR SEATS .......................................................................... 29
HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................................. 30
STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 31
REARVIEW MIRRORS......................................................... 31
CLIMATE CONTROL.......................................................... 33
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 34
AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................... 40
EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 47
WINDOW WASHING....................................................... 49
CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 52CEILING LIGHTS.................................................................. 54
CONTROLS ........................................................................... 55
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH .................................................. 57
INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 58
SKY-DOME SUNROOF ..................................................... 62
DOORS .................................................................................. 64
POWER WINDOWS/WINDOW WINDERS .............. 66
BOOT ...................................................................................... 68
BONNET................................................................................. 71
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 73
HEADLIGHTS........................................................................ 74
ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 76
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 78
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 83
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM - T.P.M.S. . 84
SPORT BOOST..................................................................... 87
WIRING FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM ......................... 88
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 88
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 89
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT............................. 90
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DASHBOARD
LEFT HAND DRIVE VERSION
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
1. Side adjustable air vents - 2.Side fixed air vents - 3.Left steering column stalk: external lights - 4.Instrument panel - 5.Right
steering column stalk: windscreen, rear window wiper and trip computer controls - 6.Dashboard controls -7.Wiring for naviga-
tion system (MY PORT) - 8.Central adjustable air vents - 9.Upper fixed air vent - 10.Front passenger’s air bag - 11.Glovebox -
12.Sound system - 13.Climate controls - 14.Ignition switch - 15.Driver’s air bag - 16.Steering wheel adjusting lever - 17.Con-
trol plate: front fog lights/rear fog lights/headlight aiming device/reconfigurable multifunction display
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CORRECT USE
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TECHNICAL
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
F0M095Abfig. 1

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TECHNICAL
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
1. Side adjustable air vents - 2.Side fixed air vents - 3.Left steering column stalk: external lights - 4.Instrument panel - 5.Right
steering column stalk: windscreen, rear window wiper and trip computer controls - 6.Dashboard controls -7.Wiring for naviga-
tion system (MY PORT) - 8.Central adjustable air vents - 9.Upper fixed air vent - 10.Front passenger’s air bag - 11.Glovebox -
12.Sound system - 13.Climate controls - 14.Ignition switch - 15.Driver’s air bag - 16.Steering wheel adjusting lever - 17.Con-
trol plate: front fog lights/rear fog lights/headlight aiming device/reconfigurable multifunction display
F0M082Abfig. 2

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TECHNICAL
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INDEX
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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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To extract the metal insert, press button
B.
To refit it proceed as follows:
❒keep button Bpressed and move the
metal insert A;
❒release button Band turn the metal in-
sert Auntil hearing the proper lock-
ing click.
THE KEYS
CODE CARD fig. 4
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The car is delivered with two copies of the
ignition key and with the CODE card
which bears the following:
Athe electronic code;
Bthe mechanical key code to be given
to the Abarth Dealership when or-
dering duplicate keys.
Make sure you have the electronic code
A-fig. 4with you at all times.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect
efficiency of the electronic devices con-
tained inside the keys, they should never
be exposed to direct sunlight.
All the keys and the CODE
card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling
the car.
fig. 4F0M0006mfig. 5
AB
F0M098Ab
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
fig. 5
The metal insert Ais retractable and it op-
erates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door locks.
❒fuel cap opening/closing (for versions/
markets, where provided).

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Button Ëshall be used for opening the
doors and the tailgate.
Button
Áshall be used for closing the
doors and the tailgate.
Button
Rshall be used for remote
opening of the tailgate.
When unlocking the doors, the passen-
ger’s compartment lights will come on for
a preset time.
Button B should only be
pressed when the key is
away from the body, in particular
from the eyes and from objects that
can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make sure
the key can never be touched by oth-
ers, especially children, who may in-
advertently press the button.
WARNING
Dashboard led indications
When locking the doors, led A-fig. 6
switches on for about 3 seconds and than
starts flashing (deterrence function).
Once doors are locked, if one or more
doors or the tailgate are not closed cor-
rectly, the led and direction indicators
start flashing quickly.
fig. 6F0M076Ab
Request for additional remote
controls
The system can recognise up to 8 keys
with incorporated remote control. Should
a new key with remote control be nec-
essary, contact a Abarth Dealership, tak-
ing with you the CODE card, a personal
identity document and the car’s owner-
ship documents.

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Replacing the battery of the key
with remote control fig. 7
Battery replacement:
❒press button Aand open the metal in-
sert B;
❒turn the screw Cto :using a fine bit
screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case Dand replace
the battery Emaking sure that the bias
is correct;
❒refit the battery case Dinside the key
and lock it turning the screw Cto Á.Used batteries are harmful to
the environment. They should
be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers
provided, or take them to a Abarth
Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
fig. 8F0M071Abfig. 7F0M097Ab
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 8
The metal insert of the key Ais fixed.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door locks;
❒fuel cap opening/closing (for versions/
markets, where provided). REPLACEMENT OF REMOTE
CONTROL COVER fig. 7/a
To replace the remote control cover, fol-
low the procedure shown in figure.
fig. 7/aF0M100Ab