2009 FIAT PUNTO EVO battery

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F0U0091mfig. 100
OPENING THE BOOT IN AN
EMERGENCY fig. 99
To open the boot from inside if the car battery is flat or
the electric lock of the rear door is faulty, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒tilt the rear seats fully forward (see “Extending the boot”
in this section);
❒press lever B inside the boot.KNOWING
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F0U0090mfig. 99
EXTENDING THE BOOT
Partial extension (1/3 or 2/3) fig. 100
(for versions/markets where provided)
The boot can be partially (1/3 or 2/3) or totally extended
by splitting the rear seat.
Proceed as follows:
❒fully lower the rear seat head restraints;
❒check that the seat belt is not twisted;
❒tilt the cushions forward as shown by the arrow
fig. 100;
❒lift handle A or B-fig. 101 to release either the left or
right part of the backrest and guide the backrest down
onto the cushion.
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F0U0202mfig. 120
NO ENGINE CUT-OUT
CONDITIONS
With the device activated, for reasons of comfort, limiting
emissions and safety, the engine does not stop in certain
conditions, including:
❒ engine still cold;
❒particularly cold external temperatures, where the ap-
propriate indication is provided;
❒ battery not sufficiently charged;
❒ heated rear windscreen activated;
❒ windscreen wipers working at maximum speed;
❒diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration ongoing (for
versions/markets where provided);
❒ driver’s door not shut;
❒ driver’s seat belt not fastened;
❒ reverse gear engaged (for example, during parking ma-
noeuvres);
❒automatic climate control, if a comfortable temperature
has not yet been reached or MAX – DEF function en-
abled;
❒during the first period of use, to initialize the system.
In the above cases, an information message appears on the
display and (for versions/markets where provided) the warn-
ing light fig. 118 will flash on the instrument panel. With Dualogic gearbox
(for versions/markets where
provided)
If the gear lever is in position N, place it in any other gear,
otherwise release the brake pedal or move the gear lever
to (+), (–) or R .
MANUAL ACTIVATION AND
DEACTIVATION
You can activate/deactivate the device by pressing the but-
ton on the dashboard fig. 120. When the system is
switched off, “Start&Stop OFF” appears on the dashboard
fig. 119.
In addition, (for versions/markets where provided) addi-
tional indications concerning the deactivation or activation
of Start&Stop is given through a message on the
display.KNOWING
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F0U0203mfig. 121
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
In engine cut-out conditions through the Start&Stop sys-
tem, if the driver unfastens his/her seat belt and opens the
driver’s door or the passenger door, the engine can be
restarted only by using the key.
The driver is notified of this condition both by a buzzer
and through an information message on the display and
(for versions/markets where provided) by the warning light
fig. 121 on the instrument panel flashing.
ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION
(For versions/markets where provided)
If, after the engine has been automatically restarted, the
driver does not take any action for a period of about 3
minutes, the Start&Stop system will definitively stop the
engine to avoid fuel consumption. In these cases, the en-
gine can be restarted only by using the key.
NB: In any case, it is possible to keep the engine running
by deactivating the Start&Stop system. RESTARTING CONDITIONS
For reasons of comfort, limiting harmful emissions and safe-
ty purposes, the power unit can restart automatically with-
out any action on behalf of the driver if certain conditions
are met, including:
❒ battery not sufficiently charged;
❒ windscreen wipers working at maximum speed;
❒extreme braking system pressure, e.g. following the
brake pedal being pressed repeatedly;
❒ car moving around, for example when driving on hilly
roads;
❒stopping the engine through the Start&Stop system for
more than about three minutes.
❒automatic climate control system for establishing a com-
fortable temperature or enabling the MAX – DEF func-
tion.
With a gear engaged, the engine can be automatically
restarted only by fully depressing the clutch pedal. The dri-
ver is asked to perform this operation through a message
on the instrument panel and, where provided, by the warn-
ing light fig. 121 on the instrument panel flashing
NB: If the clutch is not pressed, when the three minutes
have elapsed since the engine was stopped, the engine can
be restarted only by using the key.
NB: In cases when the engine stops and this is not desired,
due for example to the clutch pedal being released sharply
with a gear engaged, if the Start&Stop system is activat-
ed, the engine can be restarted by fully depressing the
clutch pedal or by putting the gear lever into neutral.KNOWING
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F0U0204mfig. 122F0U0205mfig. 123
EMERGENCY STARTING fig. 123
When jump starting, never connect the negative lead (–)
of the auxiliary battery to the negative pole B of the car
battery, but rather to either the false pole A or to an en-
gine/gearbox earth point. OPERATING IRREGULARITIES
In the case of malfunctions the Start&Stop system is dis-
abled. The driver is informed of the problem by the gen-
eral failure warning light A-fig. 121, where provided, com-
ing on with an information message and the system fail-
ure symbol B-fig. 121 on the control panel. In this case,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
CAR INACTIVITY fig. 122
If the car is inactive, special care must be taken to dis-
connect the battery electrical power supply. This proce-
dure is carried out by disconnecting the rapid release neg-
ative terminal A from the negative false pole B because
there is a battery status monitoring sensor D at the neg-
ative battery pole C which should never be disconnected
except if the actual battery is replaced.
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When replacing the battery, always go to
a Fiat Dealership. Replace the battery us-
ing a new one of the same type (HEAVY DUTY)
and having the same specifications.
WARNING
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ACCESSORIES PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to install electrical
accessories that require a permanent electrical supply
(sound system, satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or ones that
drain the battery, contact a Fiat Dealership, whose quali-
fied personnel, besides suggesting the most suitable de-
vices from Lineaccessori Fiat, will also check whether the
vehicle’s electrics are able to withstand the load required,
or whether they need to be integrated with a more pow-
erful battery.
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Take care when fitting additional spoilers,
alloy wheels or non-standard wheel hubs:
they could reduce the ventilation of the brakes
and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated brak-
ing or on long descents. Make sure that nothing
obstructs the pedals (mats, etc.)
WARNING
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the
car in the context of after-sales service must carry the fol-
lowing label:
F0U0110mfig. 127
SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
CAPABILITY
(for versions/markets where available)
On cars equipped with the Blue&Me
™system, there may
be (on request) capacity to install the Blue&Me
™Tom-
Tom®satellite navigation system, which is available from
Lineaccessori Fiat.
Install the navigation system by inserting the specific sup-
port bracket into the housing shown in fig. 127.
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STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ensure that the handbrake is on;
❒put the gear lever into neutral;
❒fully depress the clutch pedal without touching the ac-
celerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV and let it go the moment
the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return
the ignition key to STOP before repeating the procedure.
STARTING THE ENGINE
The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device: if
the engine fails to start, see the paragraph on “The Fiat
CODE system” in the “Dashboard and controls” section.
The engine may be noisier during the first few seconds of
operation, particularly after a long period of inactivity. This
is a feature of hydraulic tappets, the timing system cho-
sen to reduce the number of servicing interventions, and
effects neither functionality nor reliability.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
It is dangerous to let the engine run in en-
closed spaces. The engine consumes oxy-
gen and produces carbon dioxide, carbon monox-
ide and other toxic gases.
WARNING
In the first period of use, we recommend
that you do not demand maximum perfor-
mance from the car (e.g. excessive accel-
eration, extended travel at maximum revs, heavy
braking etc.).
With the engine off, do not leave the
key in the ignition to prevent draining the
battery.
Remember that the brake booster and
power steering are not operational until
the engine has been started, therefore you need
to apply much more force than usual to the brake
pedal and steering wheel.
WARNING
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F0U0129mfig. 147
HANDBRAKE fig. 147
The handbrake lever is located to the left side of the dri-
ver’s seat. Pull the lever upwards to operate the handbrake.
Four or five notches are normally sufficient to secure the
car on flat terrain, while nine or ten may be necessary on
a steep slope with the car loaded.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership to have the handbrake adjusted.
When the handbrake is on and the ignition key is at
MAR,
the instrument panel warning light
xwill come on.
To release the handbrake, proceed as follows:
❒pull up slightly on the lever and press release button A;
❒hold button Adown and lower the lever. The x
warning light on the instrument panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out this operation
to prevent the car from moving accidentally.
PARKING THE VEHICLE
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
❒engage a gear (first gear if the vehicle is parked uphill
or reverse if it is facing downhill) and leave the wheels
turned.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is further advis-
able to block the wheels with a wedge or stone. Do not
leave the key in the ignition as this drains the battery.
Always remove the key when you leave the car.
Never leave children unattended in the
car. Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car and take it with you.
WARNING
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An electric brake or winch should be powered directly by
the battery through a cable with a cross-section of no less
than 2.5 mm
2.
IMPORTANT The engine must be running to use the elec-
tric brake or winch.
In addition to the electrical branches, the vehicle’s elec-
trical system can be connected only to the supply cable for
an electric brake and to the cable for an internal trailer
light, though not above 15W.
For connections, use the preset control unit with a bat-
tery cable no less than 2.5 mm
2.
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INSTALLING THE TOW HOOK
The towing device should be fastened to the body by spe-
cialised personnel in accordance with any additional infor-
mation supplied by the manufacturer of the device.
The towing device must meet current regulations with ref-
erence to Directive 94/20/EC and subsequent amendments.
For any version, the towing device used must be right for
the towable weight of the car on which it is to be installed.
For the electric connection a unified connector should be
used, which is generally placed on a special bracket fastened
to the towing device, and a special ECU should be installed
on the car to control the trailer’s exterior lights. 7 or 13-
pin 12VDC connections should be used (CUNA/UNI and
ISO/DIN Standards). Follow any instructions provided by
the car manufacturer and/or the towing device manufac-
turer.
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