2008 FIAT GRANDE PUNTO tow

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 Fiat cars (see table “Capacities”
in section “Technical specifications”).
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
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3 door
4 seat
1015
480
850
850
1495
900
400
75
603 door
5 seat
1015
560
850
850
1575
900
400
75
605 door
5 seat
1030
560
850
850
1590
900
400
75
603 door
4 seat
1025
480
850
850
1505
1000
400
75
603 door
5 seat
1025
560
850
850
1585
1000
400
75
605 door
5 seat
1040
560
850
850
1600
1000
400
75
603 door
4 seat
1060
480
850
850
1540
1000
400
75
603 door
5 seat
1060
560
850
850
1620
1000
400
75
605 door
5 seat
1075
560
850
850
1635
1000
400
75
603 door
4 seat
1155
480
950
850
1635
1000
400
75
603 door
5 seat
1155
560
950
850
1715
1000
400
75
605 door
5 seat
1170
560
950
850
1730
1000
400
75
60
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHTS
Petrol versions 1.2 1.4 1.4 16V1.4 T-JET
Weights (kg)
Empty weight
(including all fluids,
fuel tank at 90%
and with
no optional):
Payload (*)
including the driver:
Maximum admitted
loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof:
Maximum load on
tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot and/or on the roof so that they comply
with these limits.
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
3 Door
4-seat
1090
480
950
850
1570
1000
400
75
603 Door
5-seat
1090
560
950
850
1650
1000
400
75
605 Door
5-seat
1105
560
950
850
1665
1000
400
75
603 Door
4-seat
1130
480
950
850
1610
1000
400
75
603 Door
5-seat
1130
560
950
850
1690
1000
400
75
605 Door
5-seat
1145
560
950
850
1705
1000
400
75
603 Door
4-seat
1205
480
1000
850
1685
1000
400
75
603 Door
5-seat
1205
560
1000
850
1765
1000
400
75
605 Door
5-seat
1220
560
1000
850
1780
1000
400
75
60
Multijet versions 1.3 Multijet 75 HP 1.3 Multijet 90 HP 1.6 Multijet
Weights (kg)
Empty weight
(including all fluids, fuel tank at 90%
and with no optional):
Payload (*) including the driver:
Maximum admitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
– trailer with brakes:
– trailer without brakes:
Maximum load on roof:
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot and/or on the roof so that they comply
with these limits.
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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
Seats
– regulation ....................................... 36
– cleaning ........................................... 208
– roll over (rear seats)..................... 84
Side lights
– control ............................................ 58
– front bulb replacement................. 168
– rear bulb replacement.................. 170
Smart washing ..................................... 61
Snow chains ......................................... 137
Spark plugs
– type ................................................. 213
Speedometer (speed gauge).............. 15
Starting the engine
– bump starting ................................ 155
– emergency start-up ...................... 154
– ignition switch ............................... 13
– jump starting .................................. 154
– procedure for diesel versions .... 129
– procedure for
petrol engines ...................................... 128
– stopping the engine....................... 130– warming up the engine ................ 130
Steering.................................................. 216
Steering lock ........................................ 12
Steering wheel adjustment ............... 39
Sun roof................................................. 75
Sun visors ............................................. 74
Supplementary heater......................... 57
Suspensions .......................................... 216
Symbols ................................................. 7
Tailgate ................................................ 83
Technical data ..................................... 209
Third brake light ................................. 172
Top speeds ........................................... 222
Towing the car .................................... 185
Towing trailers
– tow hook installation ................... 134
TPMS system........................................ 97
Transmission ........................................ 215
Trip computer ..................................... 34
Tyre pressure ...................................... 222
Tyres
– replacement ................................... 155 Rear screen wiper
– control ............................................ 62
– fluid level ........................................ 200
Rear window wiper
– brushes............................................ 204
– control ............................................ 60
– sprays .............................................. 205
Rearview mirrors
– exterior .......................................... 40
– interior ........................................... 39
Refuelling the car................................. 105
Rev counter.......................................... 15
Reversing light ..................................... 171
Roof rack/ski rack .............................. 87
Rubber hoses ....................................... 204
Safety devices ..................................... 109
Seat adjustment ................................... 36
Seat belts
– application ...................................... 110
– general warnings ........................... 113
– load limiters ................................... 112
– maintenance .................................. 115
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PROVISIONS FOR THE PROCESSING OF A VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE-CYCLE
For years now Fiat has been developing its global commitment towards the safeguarding and protection of the Environment through
the continuous improvement of its production processes and the making of increasingly more “eco friendly” products. With a view
to guaranteeing the best possible service to clients in full observance of environmental norms and in response to the obligations
imposed by European Directive 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, Fiat offers its clients the possibility to hand in their vehicle* at
the end of its life span without additional costs.
The European Directive, in fact, provides for the collection of the vehicle without the last holder or owner of the same incurring
expenses due to the fact that the market value of the vehicle is zero or negative. In particular, in almost all of the countries of the
European Union, up until 1st January 2007, collection of the vehicle free of charge only applies to vehicles registered from 1 July 2002
on, while, from 2007 on collection will be carried out free of charge independently of the year of registration, provided that the ve-
hicle still contains its essential component parts (especially engine and body) and is free from additional waste materials.
To have your end-of-life vehicle collected at no additional cost, simply contact one of our dealers or one of the collection and de-
molition centres authorised by Fiat. These centres have been carefully selected with a view to guaranteeing a good quality service
for the collection, processing and recycling of discarded vehicles while protecting the Environment.
Information on collection and demolition centres may be obtained from the network of Fiat and Fiat Commercial Vehicle dealers,
by calling the toll free number 00800 3428 0000 or by consulting the Fiat web site.
* Passenger transportation vehicles to seat a max. of nine persons, having a total admissible weight of 3.5 t
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