2009 FIAT PUNTO EVO fog light

CONTENTS TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS SERVICING
AND CARE IN AN
EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES STARTING
AND DRIVING SAFETY
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RAIN SENSOR
(Adjusting sensitivity)
(for versions/markets where provided)
This function allows you to adjust the rain sensor sensi-
tivity over 4 levels.
To set the required sensitivity level, proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: the previously set sensitivity
level will flash on the display;
– press +or –to set the value;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving. CORNER LIGHTS
(activation/deactivation of corner lights – fog
lights with cornering function)
(for versions/markets where provided)
This function activates/deactivates the corner lights. To ac-
tivate/deactivate (ON/OFF) the lights, proceed as follows:
– press the MENU ESC button briefly: the display will show
“On” or “Off” flashing depending on the previous setting;
– press +or –to make your choice;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
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F0U0044mfig. 51
FRONT FOG LIGHTS WITH CORNERING
LIGHTS FUNCTION
When the dipped headlamps are on and the speed is be-
low 40 km/h, if the steering wheel rotation angle is large
or the direction indicators are on, a light (incorporated
in the fog light) will come on on the relevant side to im-
prove visibility at nightime. This function can be activat-
ed/deactivated via the display menu (see “Display” in this
section).WINDOW CLEANING
The right-hand lever fig. 51 controls windscreen wiper/
washer and heated rear window wiper/washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER
This operates only with the ignition turned to MAR.
The twist switch on the right stalk can be moved to four
different positions:
Owindscreen wiper off;
≤intermittent operation;
≥continuous slow operation;
¥continuous fast operation.
Move the stalk to position A (temporary) to limit operation
to the time for which the stalk is held in this position.
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F0U0054mfig. 58F0U0055mfig. 59
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on only with the ignition key
at STOP or removed, by moving the left stalk twist switch
first to
Oand then to
6or 2.
The 3light on the instrument panel comes on.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS fig. 59
(for versions/markets where provided)
To turn the front fog lights on, press the button 5with
the side lights on.
The 5light on the instrument panel will come on.
Press the button again to turn the lights off.
The use of fog lights is governed by the highway code of
the country in which you are driving. Keep to the rules.
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS fig. 58
They are turned on by pressing switch A, regardless of the
position of the ignition key.
When the device is on, the switch flashes and the lights
Îand ¥on the instrument panel come on. Press the
switch again to turn the lights off. The use of hazard warn-
ing lights is governed by the highway code of the country
you are in. Keep to the rules.
Emergency braking
During emergency braking, the hazard warning lights come
on automatically and lights Îand ¥on the panel also come
on. The function switches off automatically when the na-
ture of the braking changes. This function complies with
the relevant legal regulations currently in force.
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F0U0038mfig. 6272
F0U0056mfig. 60
F0U0057mfig. 61
The use of rear fog lamps is governed by the Highway
Code of the country you are in. Keep to the rules.
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM fig. 61
Press button A to activate the “CITY” function (see the
“Electric power steering system” paragraph in this sec-
tion). When the function is active, the word CITY is lit
up on the instrument panel. Press the button again to de-
activate the function.
HEATED REAR WINDOW fig. 62
Press button A to turn this function on. It will turn off
automatically after about 20 minutes. REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 60
Press button 4to turn these lights on with the dipped
beam headlights or the front fog lights (where provided)
switched on.
The 4light on the instrument panel will come on.
Press the button again to turn the lights off, or turn off the
dipped beams and/or the front fog lights (where provid-
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F0U0105mfig. 113
Headlight alignment adjustment fig. 113
To adjust, press buttons Òand on the control panel.
The display located on the instrument panel provides the
visual indication of the positions during the adjustment op-
eration.
Position 0 – one or two people in the front seats.
Position 1 – five people.
Position 2 – five people + load in the boot.
Position 3 – driver + maximum permitted load stowed in
the boot.
IMPORTANT Check the beam alignment every time the
load transported changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the direction checked
and, if necessary, adjusted.HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct direction of the headlights is essential for the
comfort and safety of the driver and other road users. The
headlights must be correctly directed to ensure the best
visibility. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the direction
checked and, if necessary, adjusted.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the key in the MAR position and
the dipped headlights on. The car will tilt backwards when
it is loaded, raising the light beam. The beams must there-
fore be aimed again in this case.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light comes on (on some versions) when
a failure is detected in one of the following lights:
– sidelights/taillights
– brake lights
– rear fog lights
– direction indicators
– number plate lights
- daytime running lights.
A specific message is displayed on some versions.
W
The presence of water in the fuel supply
circuit may cause severe damage to the in-
jection system and irregular engine oper-
ation. If warning light
ccomes on (with a message
on the display on some versions), go to a Fiat Deal-
ership as soon as possible to have the system bled.
Water may have entered the tank if this appears
immediately after refuelling: if this happens, switch
the engine off immediately and contact a Fiat Deal-
ership.
FIAT CODE VEHICLE PROTECTION
SYSTEM FAULT
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light may come on (and a message on
the multifunction display may appear on certain versions)
to indicate that there is a fault in the Fiat Code system
or, if applicable, the alarm system; in this case, contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.Y
WATER IN DIESEL FILTER
(Multijet versions – amber)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR posi-
tion, the warnintg light turns on but should go off
after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when there is water in the
diesel filter.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
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GENERIC INDICATOR
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light turns on in the following cir-
cumstances:
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light turns on when a failure is detected in
the engine oil pressure sensor. Go to a Fiat Dealership to
have the fault fixed as soon as possible. The associated mes-
sage is displayed on some versions.
Start&Stop fault
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light comes on when a Start&Stop failure is de-
tected.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS (amber)
The light comes on when the rear fog lights are
turned on.
4
Fuel cut-off intervention
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when the fuel cut-off system
intervenes (see “Multifunction display” in the “Controls”
section).
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
Rain sensor fault
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light comes on when a rain sensor failure is
detected (see “Multifunction display” in the “Controls”
section). Contact a Fiat Dealership.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
Parking sensor fault
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light turns on when a failure is detected in
the parking sensors. In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) failure
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light turns on when a failure is detected in
the TPMS system (for versions/markets where provided).
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Should one or more wheels without a sensor be fitted, the
instrument panel warning light will come on and stay on
until the initial conditions are restored.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
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The failure relating to these lights could be: one or more
blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a break in the elec-
trical connection. On certain versions warning light è
turns on as an alternative. On some versions the display
shows the associated message.
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RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green – intermittent)
The light (arrow) comes on when the direction
indicator control lever is moved upwards or, to-
gether with the left-hand arrow, when the hazard warn-
ing light button is pressed.
D
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ON (green)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The word “CITY” appears on the display when the
Dualdrive electric power steering system is activated by
pressing the relevant control button. If the button is
pressed again the word CITY goes out. A specific message
is displayed on certain versions.
CITY
CRUISE CONTROL (green)
(for versions/markets where provided)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR posi-
tion, the warnintg light turns on but should go off
after a few seconds.
The warning light is lit up on the display by rotating the
Cruise Control twist switch to ON. A specific message
is displayed on certain versions.
Ü
Strong radio-frequency noises could hin-
der the regular operation of the TPMS
system. This condition will be indicated by a mes-
sage (where provided). The message will disap-
pear automatically as soon as the interference
ceases to disturb the system.
WARNING
FOG LIGHTS (green)
The light comes on when the front fog lights are
turned on.
5
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green – intermittent)
The light (arrow) comes on when the direction
indicator control lever is moved downwards or,
together with the right-hand arrow, when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
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