Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Abarth and congratulations on your choice of an Abarth Punto Evo.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible
way.
You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
It contains important information, advice and instructions for the use of the car which will help you get the very best
out of your Abarth.
Read the warnings and indications, marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;
car safety;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Abarth offers to its customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
❒the range of additional services available to Abarth Customers.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
❒OWNER HANDBOOK 1-220❒RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION 257-258
❒RADIO 221-254
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Hold down the MENU ESC button:
– to return to the set up menu if you are in the main
menu;
– to return to the main menu if you are at another point
of the menu (e.g.: at submenu option setting level, at
submenu level or at main menu option setting level);
– to save only the settings already stored (and
confirmed by pressing the MENU ESC button).
The setup menu environment is timed. Only the changes
saved by the user (having been confirmed by briefly
pressing MENU ESC) will be stored when the menu is
automatically closed.The menu consists of the following items:
– MENU
– SPEED BEEP
– CORNERING LIGHTS
– RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets where provided)
– TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
– SET TIME
– SET DATE
– FIRST PAGE
– SEE RADIO
– AUTOCLOSE
– UNITS OF MEASUREMENT:
– LANGUAGE
– BUZZER VOLUME
– BUTTON VOLUME
– SEAT BELT BEEP/BUZZ.
– SERVICE
– AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
– DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
– EXIT MENU
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BUTTON VOLUME
(Adjusting the button volume)
This function may be used to adjust (to 8 levels) the
volume of the noise made when the MENU ESC, +e –
buttons are pressed.
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: the previously set volume
level will flash on the display;
– press the button +or –for setting;
– 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.
SEAT BELT BUZZ
(SBR buzzer reactivation)
(for versions/markets where provided)
This function can only be displayed after Abarth
Dealership has deactivated the SBR system (see
paragraph “SBR system” in section “Safety devices”).SERVICE (Scheduled servicing)
Using this function you can display information about
the mileage intervals for car servicing.
To consult this display, proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: service intervals in km or mi,
depending on the previous setting, will be displayed (see
“Measurement units”);
– press the MENU ESC button briefly to return to the
menu screen or hold the button down to return to the
standard screen.
Note The “Scheduled Servicing Plan” requires the
vehicle to be serviced every 15,000 km (or 9,000 mi).
This indication will appear automatically, with the key in
MAR position, starting from 2,000 km (or 1,240 mi)
when the next service is due and will be displayed again
every 200 km (or 124 mi). Below 200 km servicing
indications are more frequent. The displaying will be in
kilometres or miles depending on the measurement unit
settings. When the next scheduled service is
approaching and the key is turned to MAR, the word
Service will appear on the display, followed by the
number of kilometres or miles left. Go to an Abarth
Dealership, where the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”
operations will be performed and the message will be
reset.
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In order to use the system properly, refer to the following table when you have to change wheels/tyres:
Operation Sensor Failure warning Abarth Dealership
Service Intervention
–
Replacing a wheel
with the spare wheel
Replacing wheels
with snow tyres
Replacing wheels
with snow tyres
Replacing wheels
with others of
a different size (*)
Switching wheels
(front/rear) (**)
(*) Given as an alternative in the Owner’s Handbook and available at Lineaccessori Abarth.
(**) Not cross-swapped (tyres must stay on the same side).–
NO
NO
YES
YES
YESYES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NOContact an Abarth
Dealership
Repair the damaged
wheel
Contact an Abarth
Dealership
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INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL/
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying
the car in the context of after-sales service must carry
the following label:
Fiat Auto S.p.A. authorises the installation of
transceivers provided that installation is carried out at
a specialised centre, in a workmanlike fashion and in
compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
IMPORTANT Traffic police may not allow the car on
the road if devices have been installed which modify the
features of the car. This may also cause invalidation of
warranty in relation to faults caused by the change
either directly or indirectly related to it.
Fiat Auto S.p.A. shall not be liable for damage caused by
the installation of accessories either not supplied or
recommended by Fiat Auto S.p.A. and/or not installed in
compliance with the instructions provided.TRANSCEIVERS AND MOBILE
PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones,
CB radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be used inside the
car unless a separate aerial is mounted on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices inside the
passenger compartment (without a separate aerial) may
cause the vehicle electrical systems to malfunction. This
could compromise safety in addition to constituting a
potential hazard for passengers’ health.
In addition, transmission and reception of these devices
may be affected by the shielding effect of the car body.
As far as the use of EC-approved mobile phones is
concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), follow the usage
instructions provided by the mobile phone
manufacturer.
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Strong radio-frequency interference
could inhibit the regular operation of
the TPMS system.
This condition will be indicated by a message.
The message will disappear automatically as
soon as the interference ceases to disturb the
system.
WARNINGWINDSCREEN WIPER AUTOMATIC
OPERATION NOT AVAILABLE
(amber)
The symbol is shown on the display when the
windscreen wiper automatic control, which adapts
operation speed to vehicle speed, is not available.
The display will show a dedicated message.
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POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE ON
THE ROAD
The outside temperature indicator starts
flashing when the outside temperature reaches or falls
below 3°C and the
❄symbol lights up on the display to
warn the driver of the possible presence of ice on the
road.
The display will show a dedicated message.
❄
SERVICE DUE
The display shows a dedicated message to indicate the
scheduled servicing deadline.
õ
ALTERNATOR (BATTERY)
FAILURE (red)
If the symbol is shown on the display, contact
an Abarth Dealership immediately.
The display shows the dedicated message.w
EXCEEDING SPEED LIMIT (red)
The symbol is shown on the display when the
car exceeds the set speed limit (see
“Reconfigurable Multifunction Display” in section
“Knowing your car”).
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Never replace a blown fuse with metal
wires or other materials.
Should the fuse blow again, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
Never replace a fuse with one that has a
higher amperage: FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING
If a general protection fuse (MEGA-
FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows,
contact an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
Before replacing a fuse, make sure that
the ignition key has been removed and
that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
WARNING
If a general protection fuse for safety
systems (air bag system, braking system),
power unit systems (engine system, transmission
system) or steering system blows, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long life
for the car under the best conditions.
This is why Abarth has planned a series of checks and
maintenance operations every 15,000 km.
It is, however, important to remember that scheduled
servicing does not completely cover all the car’s
requirements: even in the initial period before 15,000
km, and then subsequently between one service and
another, ordinary care is always required such as
routine checks involving topping up fluid level, checking
tyre pressures etc...IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing coupons is specified
by the Manufacturer.
Failure to have them carried out may invalidate the
warranty.
The services can be carried out by any Abarth
Dealership at the appointed times.
If during each operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further replacements or
repairs, these may only be carried out with the express
agreement of the Customer.
IMPORTANT You are advised to contact an Abarth
Dealership in the event of any minor operating faults,
without waiting for the next service.
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