2009 Abarth Grande Punto technical specifications

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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 Abarth Dealership as soon as pos-
sible.
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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INSTRUMENT PANEL
LEFT HAND DRIVE VERSION
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EReconfigurable multifunction display
F0M049Abfig. 10
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
ASpeedometer (speed indicator)
BFuel level gauge with reserve warning
light
CEngine coolant temperature gauge and
excessive temperature warning light
DRev counter
EReconfigurable multifunction display
F0M072Abfig. 10

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INSTRUMENTS
Instrument background color and type
may vary according to the version.
SPEEDOMETER fig. 12
It shows the engine speed.REV. COUNTER fig. 13
Rev counter shows engine rpm.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection
control system gradually shuts off the flow
of fuel when the engine is “over-revving”
resulting in a gradual loss of engine pow-
er.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden higher-
ing of the speed.
This is normal as it takes place during nor-
mal operation, for example when activat-
ing the climate control system or the fan.
In particular a slow change in the speed
preserves the battery charge.
fig. 12F0M002Abfig. 13F0M003Ab

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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 14
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
Etank empty
Ffull tank.
The reserve warning light Aturns on to
indicate that approximately 7 litres of fu-
el are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: the gaps in fuel delivery could dam-
age the catalyst.
See the indications given in paragraph
“At the filling station”.
IMPORTANT The needle sets to Ewith
warning light Aflashing to indicate that the
system is failing. In this event contact
Abarth Dealership to have the system
checked.ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 15
This shows the temperature of the engine
coolant fluid and begins working when the
fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle
should hover around the middle of the
scale according to the working conditions.
CLow engine coolant temperature
HHigh engine coolant temperature.The turning on of the warning light B(with
a message on the reconfigurable multi-
function display) indicates that the coolant
fluid temperature is too high; in this case,
stop the engine and contact a Abarth
Dealership.
If the needle reaches the red
area, stop the engine imme-
diately and contact a Abarth
Dealership.
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fig. 18F0R0019m
fig. 16F0M2006gfig. 17F0M050Ab
RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
The car may be equipped with reconfig-
urable a multifunctional display that, ac-
cording to the settings made, will show
useful driving information.
“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 16
The standard screen shows the following
information:
ATime
BDate
DOdometer (distance travelled in kilo-
metres/miles)
ECar conditions (e.g. doors open, ice on
road, etc.)
FHeadlight aiming position (with dipped
beam headlights on only)
GOutside temperature
Rotating the starter’s key into MARpo-
sition, the main page will be displayed al-
so showing the date fig. 16or the boost-
ing pressure of the turbocharger fig. 17
depending on the set-up selected from the
menu, caption “Homepage” (“Date” of
“Engine Info”).CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 18
+To scroll the displayed menu and the
related options upwards or to in-
crease the displayed value.
MENU Press briefly to access the menuESCand/or go to next screen or to
confirm the required menu op-
tion.
Long press to go back to the
standard screen.
–To scroll the displayed menu and the
related options downwards or to de-
crease the value displayed. NoteButtons +and –activate different
functions according to the following situ-
ations:
– to scroll the menu options upwards and
downwards;
– to increase or decrease values during
settings.
NoteWhen opening one of the front
doors, the display will turn on and show
for a few seconds the clock and the km or
mi covered.

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SETUP MENU fig. 19
The menu comprises a series of functions
arranged in a “circular fashion” which can
be selected through buttons +and –to
access the different select operations and
settings (setup) given in the following para-
graphs. A submenu is provided for some
items (Clock and Unit setting).
The setup menu can be activated by press-
ing briefly button MENU ESC.
Single presses on buttons +or –will scroll
the setup menu options. Management
modes differ with each other according to
the characteristic of the option selected.Selecting an option of the main menu
without submenu:
– press briefly button MENU ESCto se-
lect the main menu option to set;
– press buttons +or –(by single press-
es) to select the new setting;
– press briefly button MENU ESCto
store the new setting and to go back to
the main menu option previously select-
ed.Selecting an option of the main menu with
submenu:
– press briefly button MENU ESCto dis-
play the first submenu option;
– press buttons +or –(by single press-
es) to scroll all the submenu options;
– press briefly button MENU ESCto se-
lect the displayed submenu option and to
open the relevant setup menu;
– press buttons +or –(by single press-
es) to select the new setting for this sub-
menu option;
– press briefly button MENU ESC to
store the new setting and to go back to
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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)
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NoteThe speed may be set in the range
from 30 to 200 km/h, or from 20 to 125
mph according to the previously chosen
unit (see “Setting the distance unit”) de-
scribed below. The setting will in-
crease/decrease by five units each time
button +/–is pressed. Hold button +/–
pressed to increase/decrease the setting
rapidly. Complete the setting by briefly
pressing the button when you approach
the required setting.
– 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.To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC: (On)
will blink on the display;
– press button –: (Off) will flash on the dis-
play;
– 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. Speed beep (Speed limit)
This function is used to set the car speed
limit (km/h or mph); when this limit is ex-
ceeded the driver is immediately alerted
(see section “Warning lights and mes-
sages”).
To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC, the
display will show the wording (Speed
Buzz);
– press button +or –to select speed lim-
it activation (On) or deactivation (Off);
– if the function has been activated (On),
press buttons +or –to select the re-
quired speed limit and then press MENU
ESCto confirm;