2010 Abarth Punto Evo Owner handbook (in English)

Used batteries are harmful to the
environment. They should be disposed
of, as specified by law, in the special
containers provided, otherwise take them to
the Abarth Dealership, which will deal with
their disposal.REPLACING THE REMOTE
CONTROL COVER fig. 7
To replace the remote control cover, follow the
procedure shown in the diagram.
Request for additional remote controls
The system can recognise up to 8 keys with
incorporated remote control. Should a new key with
remote control be necessary, contact an Abarth
Dealership, taking the CODE card, a personal identity
document and the car’s ownership documents with you.
fig. 7F0U008Ab
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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL fig. 8
The metal insert of the key A is fixed.
The key operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door locks;
❒the fuel tank cap lock (for versions/markets where
provided).ALARM
The car’s alarm system is available from Lineaccessori
Abarth.
fig. 8F0U009Ab
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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:
Type of key
Key without remote control
Key with remote control
Visual indication
Direction indicators flashing
(only for key with remote
control)
Deterrence led
Unlocking the doors
Turn key anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Briefly press
Ëbutton
blinks twice
OffDoor closing
from the outside
Turn key clockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key clockwise
(driver’s side)
Briefly press Ábutton
blinks once
On with a fixed light for
about 3 seconds
followed by deterrence
led flashing
Dead lock (*)
–
–
Double pressing
Á
button
3 blinks
Double flashing, followed
by deterrence led
flashingTailgate
opening
–
–
Briefly press
R
button
blinks twice
Deterrent blinking
(*) For versions/markets, where provided.
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fig. 9F0U010Ab
If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by an Abarth Dealership as soon
as possible.
WARNING
When getting out of the car, always
remove the key to prevent someone
from accidentally activating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake. If the car
is parked on a slope uphill, engage the first
gear; if the car is facing downhill, engage the
reverse gear. Never leave children unattended
in the car.
WARNING
IGNITION
The key can be turned to 3 different positions fig. 9:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be extracted, steering
locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. sound system,
central door locking system, etc.) may work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electric devices can
operate.
❒AVV: engine starting (temporary position).
The ignition switch is fitted with an electronic safety
system that requires the ignition key to be turned back
to STOP if the engine will not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
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Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to turn it.
This is always the case, even when the vehicle is
being towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-sales operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications (e.g.
installing an anti-theft device) which could
adversely affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also result in the car
failing to comply with regulations.
WARNINGSTEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition
key to MAR.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light
C Engine coolant temperature
gauge with overheating warning
light
D Rev counter
E Reconfigurable multifunction
display
F0U011Abfig. 10
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INSTRUMENTS
The instrument background colour and type may vary
according to the versions.
SPEEDOMETER fig. 11
This shows the speed of the vehicle.
REV COUNTER fig. 12
The rev counter shows the engine rpm.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system
gradually shuts off the flow of fuel when the engine is
“over-revving” resulting in a gradual loss of engine
power.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter may indicate
a gradual or sudden increase of the speed.This behaviour is standard as it takes place during the
activation of the climate control system or the fan.
It should not be considered as a fault. In these cases,
a slow change in revs is used to protect the battery
charge.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 13
The needle shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel
tank.
E tank empty
F tank full
The reserve warning light A comes on to indicate that
approximately 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the gaps
in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic converter.
fig. 12F0U014Abfig. 11F0U013Ab
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F0U015Abfig. 13F0U016Abfig. 14
C Low engine coolant temperature.
H High engine coolant temperature.
Warning light B may light up (and a message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display may appear in
certain versions) to indicate that the coolant
temperature is too high; in this case, stop the engine and
contact an Abarth Dealership. See the description in the “Refuelling” paragraph.
IMPORTANT The needle will point to E and warning
light A will flash to indicate a fault in the system. If this is
the case, go to an Abarth Dealership to have the system
checked.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE fig. 14
This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid
and starts working when the fluid temperature exceeds
approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle assumes different
positions within the scale depending on the usage
conditions.
If the needle reaches the red area, stop
the engine immediately and contact an
Abarth Dealership.
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