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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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Dashboard led indications
When locking the doors, led A-fig. 5
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. 5F0M0013m
fig. 7F0M0396m
fig. 6F0M0395m
REPLACING THE BATTERY OF
THE KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 6
Battery replacement:
❒press button Aand open the metal in-
sert B;
❒rotate the screw Cto :using a small
point screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case Dand replace
the battery Erespecting its polarity;
❒refit the battery case Dinside the key
and lock it turning the screw Cto Á.REPLACEMENT OF REMOTE
CONTROL COVER fig. 7
To replace the remote control cover, fol-
low the procedure shown in figure.
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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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Briefly press button MENU ESCto start surfing from
the standard screen. To surf the menu use buttons +
or –.
NoteFor safety reasons, when the car is running, it is
possible to access only the reduced menu (for setting
“SPEEd”). When the car is stationary access to the
whole menu is enabled.
F0M1007g
+
–
+–
+ –+ – +
–
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Day
YearMonth
English
Español
Deutsch
Français Português
Italiano
Polski
Nederland
Example:
fig. 22 Example:
MENU
ESC
briefly press
button
Briefly press button MENU ESCto start surfing from
the standard screen. To surf the menu use buttons
+or –.
NoteFor safety reasons, when the car is running, it is
possible to access only the reduced menu (for setting
the “Speed Beep”). When the car is stationary access
to the whole menu is enabled.
F0M1000g
MENU
ESC
briefly press
button
+
–
+
–
– +
+
–
+–
–
–
+
+
++ ––––
++ +
– –+ +
–
EXIT MENUSPEED BEEPRAIN SENSOR
SET TIME
SET DATE
SEE RADIO
AUTOCLOSE
UNITS
LANGUAGE BUZZER VOLUME BUTTON VOL. BELT BUZZER (
*) SERVICEPASSENGER BAG
(*) This function can be only displayed after deactivating the S.B.R. system (at Fiat Dealership).
–
+
TRIP B DATA
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Example:Day
YearMonthEnglish
Portugês
Español
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
BELT BUZZER (where required)RAIN SENSOR
(where provided)
TRIP B DATA
SET DATE
FIRST PAGE
SEE RADIO
AUTOCLOSE
UNITS LANGUAGE BUZZER VOLUME BUTTON VOL.
MODE
briefly press
button
MENU
ESC
briefly press
button
fig. 25a
SERVICE
F0M1034g
SET TIME SPEED BEEP
EXIT MENU
PASSENGER AIRBAG
Nederlands
Briefly press button MENU ESCto start surfing from the stan-
dard screen. To surf the menu use buttons +or –. Note For
safety reasons, when the car is running, it is possible to access
only the reduced menu (for setting “Dimmer” and “Speed Beep”).
When the car is stationary access to the whole menu is enabled.
On cars provided with Connect Nav+ many functions are dis-
played on the navigator display.
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Set date (Set Date)
This function enables to update the date
(day - month - year).
To correct the date proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC: “day”
will flash on the display;
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC:
“month” will flash on the display;
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC:
“year” will flash on the display;
– press button +or –for setting.
NoteEvery press on button +or – in-
creases/decreases by 1 unit. Keeping the
button pressed obtains automatic fast in-
crease or decrease. When you are near
the required setting complete adjustment
by single presses.
– 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 without storing settings. Set clock (Set time)
This function enables to set the clock
through two sub-menus: “Time” and
“Mode”.
Proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC, the
display will show the two sub-menus
“Time” and “Mode”;
– press button +or –to surf the two sub-
menus;
– select the required option and then
press button MENU ESCbriefly;
– if selecting “Time”, briefly press button
MENU ESC, “hours” will flash on the
display;
– press button +or –for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC, “min-
utes” will flash on the display;
– press button +or –for setting;
– if selecting “Mode”:briefly press button
MENU ESC , “24h” or “12h” mode will
flash on the display;
– press button +or –to select “24h” or
“12h”.
After setting, briefly press button MENU
ESCto go back to the submenu screen
or press the button for long to go back to
the main menu screen without storing set-
tings.
– Press again button MENU ESCfor long
to go back to the standard screen or to
the main menu according to the current
menu level displayed.First screen (information displayed
in the main screen)
(where provided)
This function enables to select the type of
information displayed in the main screen.
It is possible to display the date or the
pressure of the turbo-compressor.
To select one of the two items, proceed
as follows:
– push the button MENU ESCfor a
short time, “First screen” is displayed;
– press again the button MENU ESCfor
a short time to display the “Date” and
“Engine Info” options;
– press +or –to select the type of infor-
mation to be displayed in the main screen;
– press MENU ESCfor a short time to
store the selection and return to the pre-
vious screen or press the button for a
longer time to return to the standard
screen without storing the selection.
Rotating the ignition key on MAR, the re-
configurable multifunctional display, after
the start-up check, displays the previous-
ly set information using the “First screen”
function of the menu.
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