2010 Abarth Grande Punto Owner handbook (in English)

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EXTERNAL LIGHTS
FAILURE (amber)
The warning light turns on
when problems are found in one
of the following headlamps:
– side lights
– rear fog lights
– directional indicators
– rear licence plate light
The problems regarding these lights may
be: one or more burnt bulbs, the burning
of the relative protection fuse or the in-
terruption of the electrical connections.
The display visualizes the specific message.
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REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)
The light illuminates when the
rear fog lights are turned on.
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ESP SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key in the MARpo-
sition the warning light turns on, it has
to turn off after a few seconds.
If the light does not turn off, or if it is on
while driving together with the lighting of
the led on the ASR OFFbutton, refer to
the Abarth Dealership.
The display visualizes the specific message.
NB.The flashing of this light during car
motion indicates the insertion of the ESP
system.
The fixed illumination of the warning light
indicates a problem in the Hill-Holder sys-
tem. In this case refer to the Abarth Deal-
ership as soon as possible.
The display visualizes the specific message.

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SIDE LIGHTS AND
LOW BEAMS (green)
FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)
Side lights and low beam
headlights.
The indicator turns on when activating the
side lights and the low beam headlights.
Follow me home
This indicator turns on when this device
is used (see “Follow me home” in the “In-
strument panel and controls” chapter).
The display visualizes the specific message.
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LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION INDICATOR
(green - flashing)
The indicator turns on when the direc-
tional indicator lever is moved downwards
or it turns on, together with the right di-
rectional signal, when the hazard flash-
ers button is pressed.
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RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION INDICATOR
(green - flashing)
The indicator turns on when the direc-
tional indicator lever is moved upwards or
it turns on, together with the left direc-
tional signal, when the hazard flashers but-
ton is pressed.
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ACTIVATION OF THE
SPORT BOOST
FUNCTION (green)
The sign SPORT turns on when the
“SPORT BOOST” function is activated by
pressing the relevant push button. With a
second push on the button the SPORT sign
turns off.
SPORT
MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (blue)
The indicator turns on when
activating the high beam headlights.
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(green)
The indicator illuminates when
the front fog lights are turned on.
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MESSAGES ON THE MULTI-
FUNCTIONAL RESETTABLE
DISPLAY
Check tire pressure
The message is visualized on the display in
the event that two or more tires turn out
to be under inflated. The display will show
the information regarding each tire in se-
quence.
In this event it is advisable to proceed as
soon as possible with the inflation of the
tires in order to return the pressure val-
ues back to the recommended ones (see
paragraph “ Recommended cold inflation
pressures” in the “Technical Data” chap-
ter).Insufficient tyre pressure
The message is visualized on the display
when the pressure of one or more tires
goes under a fixed threshold. In this way
the T.P.M.S. system informs the driver that
there is the possibility that one or more
tires are dangerously under inflated and
there probably is a puncture.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving
with one or more deflated tires since the
driveability of the vehicle can be jeopar-
dized. Stop the car trying not to brake or
to steer roughly. Immediately fix the tire
using the suitable kit (see the “Emergen-
cies” chapter) and refer to the Abarth
Dealership as soon as possible.
Tire pressure not suitable
for the speed
If one foresees to drive at a speed high-
er than 160 km/h, it is necessary to inflate
the tires to a higher pressure as recom-
mended in the “Recommended inflation
pressures” paragraph.
This message is viewed on the display in
the event the T.P.M.S. system (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) notes that
the pressure of one or more of the tires
is not suitable for the speed of the vehi-
cle at the moment (see what reported in
the “Insufficient tire pressure” paragraph
of this chapter).IMPORTANT In this event immediately
reduce your speed since the overheating
of the tire could jeopardize the perfor-
mance and the life of the tire, as well as,
in extreme cases, cause the tire explosion.
Very high radio frequencies
can cause troubles and in-
hibit the correct functioning of the
T.P.M.S. system.
This event is indicated to the driver
with a specific message (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided). This
message will disappear automatical-
ly as soon as the radio frequency dis-
turbance ceases to perturb the sys-
tem.
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POSSIBILITY OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
When the outside temperature reaches
or goes under 3°C the outside tempera-
ture indicator flashes to signal the possi-
bility of ice on the road.
The display visualizes the specific message.
LIMITED FUEL DISTANCE
The display shows this message in order
to inform the user that the amount of fu-
el left in the tank will last for less than
50km.SET SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display shows the specific message
when the vehicle exceeds the set speed
limit ( see “Multifunctional resettable dis-
play” in the “Instrument panel and con-
trols” chapter). ASR SYSTEM
The ASR system can be disconnected by
the pressure of the ASR OFFbutton.
The display shows this specific message to
inform the driver of the system discon-
nection; simultaneously the led on the
push button lights up.
If you push the ASR OFFbutton again
the led turns off and the display shows a
specific message in order to inform the
driver that the system has been reinstat-
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INSUFFICIENT
BATTERY CHARGE
(red)
The symbol is shown on the display to-
gether with the specific message if the bat-
tery is low on charge.
If the symbol remains on the display re-
fer to the Abarth Dealership as soon as
possible
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INCOMPLETE CAR
DOOR CLOSURE (red)
The symbol is shown on the dis-
play together with the specific message if
one or more of the car doors or if the
hatchback are not perfectly closed.
If the vehicle is in motion and the doors
are open an acoustic warning signal can be
heard.
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VEHICLE PROTECTION
SYSTEM – FIAT CODE -
FAILURE (amber)
The symbol is shown on the display to-
gether with the specific message when a
possible failure in the system is present (
see “The FIAT CODE system” in the “In-
strument panel and controls” chapter).
IMPORTANT The contemporary lighting
of the
Ulight and of the Ysymbol in-
dicates a problem in the FIAT CODE sys-
tem.
If the
Ysymbol appears while the engine
is running refer to the Abarth Dealership
in order to have all the keys memorized.
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BRAKE PAD WEAR
(amber yellow)
The symbol displays together
with a specific message if brake pads are
worn; if necessary, replace them as soon
as possible.
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CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets,
where provided) (green)
The symbol displays together
with a specific message rotating the Cruise
Control ring to ON.
Ü
GENERIC SIGNAL
(amber yellow)
The symbol displays together
with a specific message following these
events.
Specific messages display.
Engine oil pressure sensor fault
The symbol displays together with a spe-
cific message when an engine oil pressure
sensor fault is detected. Refer to the Abarth
dealership for repairs.
Fuel stop system activation
The symbol displays together with a spe-
cific message when the fuel stop system
activates.
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Fault of tyre pressure monitoring
system (for versions/markets,
where provided)
The symbol displays together with a spe-
cific message when a fault of the tyre pres-
sure monitoring system T.P.M.S. (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) is de-
tected.
As soon as possible, refer to the Abarth
dealership for repairs.
If one or more wheels provided with sen-
sors are fitted, a symbol displays until ini-
tial conditions are restored.

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ENGINE STARTING ........................................................... 134
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT
FIX & GO automatic ........................................................... 135
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ................... 139
IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT.......................... 141
IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT.......................... 146
IF A FUSE BLOWS ................................................................ 148
IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT .................................................. 157
JACKING THE CAR ............................................................. 158
TOWING THE CAR ........................................................... 159
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In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found on the
Warranty Booklet. You can also connect to the site www.fiat.com
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STARTING
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the
Ysign keeps being displayed, im-
mediately call the Abarth Dealership.
JUMP STARTING fig. 1
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery with
the same capacity or a little higher than
the flat one. Proceed as follows:
❒connect positive terminals (+near the
terminal) of the two batteries with a
jump lead;
❒with a second lead, connect the nega-
tive terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery
to an earthing point
Eon the engine or
the gearbox of the car to be started;
❒ start the engine;
❒when the engine has been started, re-
move the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not insist but contact the near-
est Abarth Dealership.
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries:
sparks could ignite the flammable gas from
the battery. If the other battery is fitted in
another car, prevent accidental contacts
between the metal parts of the two cars.BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine (by pushing,
towing, or coasting downhill) as this could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic ex-
haust system and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
booster and the power steering system
are not operating until the engine is start-
ed, a greater effort will therefore be re-
quired to press the brake pedal or turn
the steering wheel.
The starting procedure must
be carried out by qualified
personnel because incorrect opera-
tions may cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. The liquid con-
tained in the battery is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and light-
ed cigarettes away from the battery
and do not cause sparks.
WARNING
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