2008 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO power steering

LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
EXHAUSTED OIL (red)
(Multijet versions with
DPF)
Low engine oil pressure
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go out
as soon as the engine is started.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
v
If the warning light vturns on when the car is trav-
elling (on certain versions together
with the message on the display) stop
the engine immediately and contact
a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
“DUALDRIVE” ELEC-
TRIC POWER STEERING
FAILURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
If the warning light stays on, you will not
have the steering assistance and the effort
on the steering wheel will be increased,
steering is however possible. Contact Fi-
at Dealership.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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EMERGENCY
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
❒Car heavy duty(e.g.: towing trailer
uphill of fully laden car): decrease
speed, if the warning light stays on,
stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes
leaving the engine on and slightly ac-
celerated to further activate the cir-
culation of the coolant fluid, then
switch the engine off. Check proper
coolant level as described previously.
IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
car, keep the engine on and slightly accel-
erated for few minutes before switching it
off.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go out as soon as the engine is
started (with the engine running at idle
speed a brief delay in going out is allowed).
If the warning light stays on glowing steadi-
ly or flashing: contact immediately Fiat
Dealership.
w
Exhausted oil
The warning light with turn on flashing to-
gether with the message on the display
when the system detects that the engine
oil is exhausted.
After the first indication, at each engine
starting the warning light
vwill go on
flashing for about 60 seconds and then
every 2 hours until oil is changed.
If warning light vflash-
es, contact Fiat Dealership
immediately to have oil changed and
instrument panel warning light turned
off. To prevent serious damage to the
engine the oil must be changed with-
in 1000 km from when this warning
light first starts flashing. Failure to
do so may adversely affect the valid-
ity of the warranty.
WARNING
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CORRECT USE
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided) (green)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light will turn
on but it should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on together with
the message on the display when turning
the knurled ring of the Cruise Control to
ON.
On certain versions the dedicated mes-
sage is displayed.
Ü
“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
ACTIVATION (green)
The indication CITY will turn on when en-
gaging the “Dualdrive” electric power
steering by pressing the relevant button.
The indication CITY will turn off when
pressing the button again.
CITY
MAIN BEAMS (blue)
The warning light turns on
when the main beams are
turned on.
1
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(green)
The warning light turns on
when the front fog lights are
turned on.
5
LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
downwards or, together with the right in-
dicator, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.
F
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left indica-
tor, when the hazard warning light button
is pressed.
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SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries:
sparks could ignite the flammable gas from
the battery. If the other battery is fitted in
another car, prevent accidental contacts
between the metal parts of the two cars.BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by pushing,
towing, or coasting downhill) as this could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic ex-
haust system and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
booster and the power steering system
are not operating until the engine is start-
ed, a greater effort will therefore be re-
quired to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.IF A TYRE
IS PUNCTURED
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and spare wheel call for some pre-
cautions as listed below.
Alert other drivers that the
car is stationary in compli-
ance with the regulations in force:
hazard warning lights, warning trian-
gle etc. Any passengers on board
should leave the car, especially if it
is heavily laden. Passengers should
stay away from oncoming traffic
while the wheel is being changed on.
Pull the handbrake.
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23
24
30
84
84
85
86
87
88
USERSFUSE AMPERE
BSM braking system control unit (control unit and solenoid valves)
ESP electric steering system control unit (+ignition power supply),
NFR braking system control unit (+ignition power supply), yaw sensor on tunnel
Left fog light, right fog light
Robotized gearbox control unit
Methan system CNG system management solenoid valves
Current socket (preparation)
Passenger compartment, cigar lighter current socket
Reversing light, relay coils on engine fuse junction unit, flow meter,
water in diesel sensor
Defroster on driver’s door mirror, defroster on passenger side door mirror20
5
15
10
10
–
15
5
7.5
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CORRECT USE
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is
housed in the tool box under the boot
mat.
fig. 46F0M0243m
fig. 47F0M0238m
TOW RING HOOKING fig. 46-47
Proceed as follows:
❒release the cap A;
❒take the tow hook Bfrom the sup-
port;
❒tighten the ring on the rear or front
threaded pin.
When towing, remember that
without the help of the ser-
vobrake and power steering, a greater
effort is required on the pedal and
steering wheel. Do not use flexible ca-
bles for towing and avoid jerks. During
towing operations make sure that fas-
tening the joint to the car does not
damage the components in contact
with it. When towing the car, you must
comply with the specific traffic regu-
lations regarding the tow ring and how
to tow on the road.
WARNING
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CORRECT USE
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
Do not start the engine
when towing the car.
WARNING
Before fitting the hook,
clean accurately its thread-
ed seat. Before starting to tow, make
sure to have tighten the hook.
WARNING
Before starting to tow, disen-
gage the steering lock (see
paragraph “Ignition device” in section
“Dashboard and controls”). When
towing, remember that without the
help of the brake booster and power
steering, a greater effort is required on
the pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible cables for towing and
avoid jerks. During towing operations
make sure that fastening the joint to
the car does not damage the compo-
nents in contact with it. When towing
the car, you must comply with the spe-
cific traffic regulations regarding the
tow ring and how to tow on the road.
WARNING
The front and rear tow hooks
should only be used on the
roads for emergency operations. Tow-
ing is permitted for short journies us-
ing the special device that conforms to
the highway code (rigid bar) to move
the vehicle onto the road in prepara-
tion for towing or transportation on
a special vehicle. The hooks should
NOT be used for recovering the vehi-
cle away from the road or where there
are obstacles and/or for towing using
cables or other non rigid devices. With
regard to the above conditions, tow-
ing should take place with the two ve-
hicles (the one towing and the one be-
ing towed) aligned as closely as possi-
ble along the same centre line axis.
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AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
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EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
SUSPENSIONS
1.2 1.4 - 1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET - 1.3 Multijet - 1.6 Multijet
Front
Rear twisting axle with interconnected wheels
BRAKES
1.2 1.4 - 1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET1.3 Multijet 1.6 Multijet
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency
at first braking.
independent, Mc Pherson
type with anti-roll bar
rack and pinion with electric power steeringcontrolled by hand lever, it works on rear brakesdrum or disc (where provided) disc (self-ventilating for versions where provided)
STEERING
1.2 1.4 1.4 16V1.3 Multijet 1.3 Multijet 1.6 Multijet1.4 T-JET 75HP 90HP 120HP
Type
Minimum steering
cycle m 10,9Mc Pherson independent wheels
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INDEX
Interiors ................................................ 208
Isofix (child seat) ................................. 120
Jack ........................................................ 156
Jacking the car ..................................... 184
Key with remote control ................ 8
Key without remote control ...........11
Keys ........................................................ 8
Load limiters ...................................... 112
Main beam headlamps
– bulb replacement .......................... 169
– control ............................................ 58
– blinks ............................................... 58
Manual climate control system ........ 45
Multifunctional display........................ 22
Number plate light ............................ 172
Oddment compartments.................. 71
Paint ..................................................... 206
Parking .................................................. 131Parking sensors.................................... 100
Performance ........................................ 222
Plates
– bodywork paintwork ................... 211
– identification data ......................... 210
Pollen filter ........................................... 200
Power point ......................................... 74
Power steering .............................69-95
Power windows ........................... 80
Pretensioners ...................................... 112
Protecting the environment ............. 107
Radio .................................................... 102
Radio transmitters and mobile
telephones ......................................... 104
Rain sensor............................................ 61
Rear courtesy lights
– bulb replacement........................... 173
– control ............................................ 66
Rear doors emergency lock device ... 79
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 171
– control button .............................. 69
Handbrake .......................................... 131
Hands free system with
voice recognition and
Bluetooth
®technology..................... 103
Hazard warning lights ........................ 68
Headrest
– front ................................................ 38
– rear................................................... 38
Headlight washer
– control ............................................ 62
– fluid level ........................................ 199
Headlights.............................................. 88
– light beam alignment..................... 88
– headlamp alignment corrector .. 88
Heated rear window .........44-49-57-69
Heating and ventilation ...................... 41
Identification data .............................. 210
Ignition switch ..................................... 12
In an emergency .................................. 153
Instrument panel ................................. 13
Instruments .......................................... 15
Interior fittings .................................... 71
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