2009 FIAT PUNTO EVO ESP

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AUTOMATIC MODE
IMPORTANT To use the system proper-
ly, you are recommended to press ped-
als with the right foot only.
❒Press the brake pedal.
❒Start the engine.
❒Move the gear lever to A/M fig. 3to en-
gage the automatic mode or to R-fig. 2
to engage reverse.
❒Release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
OPERATION
The gearbox can work in two operating
modes:
❒the first mode is manual (MANUAL):
the driver directly requests gearshift-
ing;
❒the second mode is automatic (AU-
TO): the system directly decides when
shifting gears. With this operating log-
ic it is possible to activate the ECO
(Economy) function to contain con-
sumption by pressing button E-fig. 4
set on the instrument panel. To shift
gears and to select the operating mode
(MANUALor AUTO) use the gear
lever with whatever speed.
fig. 3F0U0522mfig. 4F0U0504m
GEAR LEVER
The gear lever A-fig. 1is located on the
central console and it is of the floating
“multi-stable position” type, i.e.: it features
three stable positions and three unstable
ones.
The three stable positions correspond to
neutral N-fig. 2, reverse R-fig. 2and cen-
tral position set between the unstable po-
sitions UP (+) and DOWN (–)fig. 1.
Unstable positions (i.e.: positions aban-
doned as soon as the gear lever is released)
are the upshifting position UP (+), the
downshifting position DOWN (–) and the
automatic mode position (A/M) fig. 3.
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CHECKING OIL LEVEL
DUALOGIC GEARBOX HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL
For the transmission control oil level check and for clutch actuation system oil check/replacement (Multijet version) get in touch
only with the Fiat Service Network.
Waste gearbox oil contains dangerous substances for the environment. For chang-
ing the oil we advise contacting Fiat Dealerships who are equipped for disposing
of used oil respecting nature and the law.WARNING
SERVICE SCHEDULE
1.4 1.3 Multijet 90HP 1.3 Multijet 95HP
Check the transmission Every Every Every
control oil level 30.000 km 30.000 km 35.000 km
Check level for the clutch Every Every
actuation hydraulic system_
30.000 km 35.000 km
Replace oil for the clutch Every Every
actuation hydraulic system _
60.000 km (or every 2 years) 70.000 km (or every 2 years)
AIR CLEANER
To have the air cleaner replaced contact Fiat Dealership.
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1.4
3 door 5 door
5 seat 5 seat
1025 1040
560 560
850 850
850 850
1585 1600
1000 1000
400 400
50 50
60 601.3 Multijet
3 door 5 door
5 seat 5 seat
1130 1145
560 560
950 950
850 850
1690 1705
1000 1000
400 400
50 50
60 60
WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Kerb weight
(including fuel, space-saver spare
wheel, tools and accessories):
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:
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases thus reducing the specified payload.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. It is the driver’s responsibility to place goods in the boot and/or on the loading surface in accor-
dance with the maximum permissible loads.
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