2009 FIAT PUNTO EVO jump start

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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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STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a long drive, you should allow the en-
gine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by letting it
idle to allow the temperature in the engine compartment
to fall. WARMING UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT HAS
JUST STARTED (petrol and diesel versions)
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly at medium revs, and accelerate
smoothly;
❒do not demand maximum performance for the first few
kilometres. Wait until the engine coolant gauge starts
moving.
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CONTENTSRemember that the brake booster and pow-
er steering are not operational until the en-
gine has been started, so you need to apply
much more force than usual to the brake pedal and
steering wheel.
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. This could cause
fuel to flow into the catalytic converter and
damage it beyond repair.
A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is es-
pecially damaging to turbocharged engines.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
EMERGENCY STARTING
If the instrument panel warning light
Ystays on perma-
nently, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately.
JUMP STARTING fig. 150
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using an aux-
iliary battery with an equal or slightly higher capacity than the
flat one. It is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership so the bat-
tery can be checked/replaced.
IN AN EMERGENCY
In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone number found in the Warranty Booklet. You can
also go to the www.fiat.com website to find your nearest Fiat Dealership.
This procedure must be performed by ex-
perts because incorrect actions may cause
considerable electrical discharge. Furthermore,
battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid con-
tact with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and
lit cigarettes away from the battery. Do not cre-
ate sparks.
WARNING
Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒connect the positive terminals (+ sign near the termi-
nal) of the two batteries with a jump lead;
❒with a second lead, connect the negative terminal (–) of
the auxiliary battery to an earthing point Eon the en-
gine or the gearbox of the car to be started;
❒ start the engine;
❒when the engine has been started, follow the sequence
above in reverse order to remove the leads.
If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do not
keep trying but contact a Fiat Dealership.
fig. 150F0U00134m
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– extending the boot ....................... 94
– parcel shelf (removing) ................ 96
– removing the parcel shelf ............ 96
– unlocking with remote control..6
Boot courtesy light .............................. 197
Brake Assist system............................ 104
Brake fluid
– checking and topping up .............. 224
– specifications.................................. 252
Brake lights
– bulb replacement ...............193-194
Brakes
– brake fluid (type)........................... 252
– checking and topping
up fluid level .................................. 224
– handbrake ....................................... 152
– technical specifications................. 241
Bulbs
– bulb types......................186-187-188
– general information on
replacing.......................................... 186
Capacities
– technical specifications
(quantities)...................................... 250
Capacity for installing child seats........ 138
Car dimensions .................................... 246
Car identification data ........................ 235
Carrying children ................................ 134
Catalytic converter ............................ 128
Central locking .................................... 73Changing a wheel ................................ 176
– general information and
warnings.......................................... 176
– tyre inflation pressure ................ 245
– tyre and rim types ....................... 244
Changing bulbs
– bulb types ...................................... 186
– general information ..................... 186
– inside .............................................. .195
– outside ........................................... 189
Chassis (marking) ............................... 236
Checking engine oil ............................ 220
– consumption ................................. 220
– engine oil specifications .............. 251
Checking levels ................................... 217
– brake fluid ...................................... 224
– engine cooling fluid ...................... 222
– engine oil ....................................... 220
– windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ................................... 223
Child safety .......................................... 84
Child safety device ............................. 87
Child seats ............................................ 138
– capacity for installing child
seats ................................................ 138
– suitability for using child seats..... 137
Children (carrying them safely) ........ 134
– acity for installing an Isofix
child seat ........................................ 138
Cigarette lighter .................................. 78 ABS ....................................................... 103
ABS system .......................................... 103
Additional brake light
– bulb replacement ......................... 194
Adjusting the lighting inside the car 18
Adjusting the mirrors ....................... 44
Adjusting the seats ......................39-41
Adjusting the steering wheel ............ 43
Air conditioning controls ............ 52-56
Air filter ................................................ 225
Air recirculation ....................51-55-58
Air vents................................................ 48
Ashtray................................................... 78
ASR function / system ....................... 107
Automatic climate control................. 56
Battery
– jump starting .................................. 175
– maintenance................................... .225
– replacement .................................. 226
– tips for extending life ................... 226
Bodywork
– bodywork version codes............. 237
– cleaning, care and maintenance.. 231
Bodywork codes ................................. 237
Bodywork versions ............................ 237
Bonnet
– opening/closing ...............97-98-99
Boot ........................................................ 92
– emergency unlocking from
the inside......................................... 94
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Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ...................................... 231
– engine compartment ................... 233
– fabric seats .................................... 234
– interiors ......................................... 233
– leather upholstery ....................... 234
– windows ......................................... 233
– plastic parts ................................... 234
Climate control ................................... 53
– air vents ..................................47-48
Clock
– adjusting ......................................... 30
Clutch
– technical specifications ............... 240
CO
2emissions at exhaust ................ 254
CODE card .......................................... 5
Control buttons .................................. 71
Cruise Control .................................... 66
Dashboard ....................................3-265
Deactivating airbags .....................36-143
Dead lock ............................................. 86
Defrosting/demisting
– rear window ....................51-55-72
– windscreen and front
side windows ..................50-54-57
Demisting/defrosting
– rear window ....................51-55-72
– windscreen and front
side windows....................50-54-57
– wing mirrors.....................51-55-58
Digital display ........................................ 17
– control buttons ............................ 18
– setup menu ................................... 18
– standard screen ............................ 17Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ........................ 190
– switching on ................................. 61
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ........................ 190
– switching on ................................. 61
Direction indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– rear bulb replacement ................ 193
Direction indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– rear bulb replacement ................ 193
Direction Indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– side bulb replacement ................. 192
– rear bulb replacement ............... 193
Disposing of the car ........................... 255
Door locks ........................................... 73
Doors
– central locking .............................. 73
– child safety device ........................ 87
– locking/unlocking
from the inside ......................73-84
– remote control ............................ 6
– remote locking/unlocking ........... 6
DPF (particulate filter) ....................... 128
Driving economically ......................... 154
Electrical/electronic devices ............ 124
Emergency rear door locking
device ................................................. 88Emergency starting ............................. 175
– bump starting ................................ 176
– jump starting ................................. 175
End of vehicle life ................................ 255
Engine
– engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) .. 4
– identification codes ..................... 237
– marking .......................................... 236
– technical specifications ............... 238
Engine codes ........................................ 237
Engine compartment
– checking levels .............................. 217
– opening/closing the bonnet ....... 97
– washing ......................................... 233
Engine coolant
– checking levels and topping up ... 222
– specifications ................................. 252
Engine coolant
– checking and topping up ............. 222
– specifications ................................. 252
– temperature gauge and
warning light .................................. 16
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ................................................... 16
– type of coolant ............................. 222
Engine cooling
– checking levels and topping up ... 222
– specifications ................................. 252
Engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) ...... 4
Engine marking .................................... 236
Engine oil
– checking levels and topping up ... 220
– consumption ................................. 220
– specifications ................................. 251
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