2010 FIAT PUNTO EVO fluid

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F0U0016mfig. 16F0U0017mfig. 17
Warning light B may light up (and a message on the mul-
tifunction display may appear on certain versions) to in-
dicate that the coolant fluid temperature is too high; in this
case, stop the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE fig. 17
This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid and
starts working when the fluid temperature exceeds ap-
prox. 50°C.
Under normal usage, the needle should hover around the
middle of the scale according to the working conditions.
C Low engine coolant temperature.
H High engine coolant temperature.
If the needle reaches the red area, stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger compartment properly, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to blue section;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D (button
LED off);
❒turn knob C to
¶;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn knob C to the required position;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.
RAPID PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
HEATING
For the rapid heating of the passenger compartment, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn air recirculation on by pressing button D (button
LED on);
❒turn knob C to
©;
❒rotate knob B to 4
-(max. fan speed).Then use the controls to keep the required comfort con-
ditions and press button D to turn air recirculation off (but-
ton LED off) and prevent misting up.
IMPORTANT With a cold engine, you have to wait for
a few minutes to let the system fluid reach optimum op-
erating temperature.
FRONT WINDOWS FAST
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(WINDSCREEN AND SIDE WINDOWS)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D (button
LED off);
❒turn knob C to
-;
❒rotate knob B to 4
-(max. fan speed).
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to restore
the required comfort conditions.
Window demisting
In the event of considerable external moisture and/or rain
and/or large differences in temperature inside and outside
the passenger compartment, perform the following pre-
ventive window demisting procedure:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D (button
LED off);
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RAPID PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
HEATING
For the rapid heating of the passenger compartment, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn air recirculation on by pressing button D (button
LED on);
❒turn knob C to
©;
❒rotate knob B to 4
-(max. fan speed).
Then use the controls to keep the required comfort con-
ditions and press button D to turn air recirculation off (but-
ton LED off).
IMPORTANT With the engine cold you have to wait for
a few minutes to let the system fluid reach the optimum
operating temperature.
FRONT WINDOWS FAST
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(WINDSCREEN AND SIDE WINDOWS)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒rotate knob B to 4
-(max. fan speed);
❒turn knob C to
-;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D so the
button LED goes out.After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to restore
the required comfort conditions.
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very useful
for faster demisting because it dries the air. Adjust the con-
trols as described above and press button E to switch the
climate control system on; the LED on the button will light
up.
Window demisting
In the event of considerable external moisture and/or rain
and/or large differences in temperature inside and outside
the passenger compartment, perform the following pre-
ventive window demisting procedure:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D so the
button LED goes out;
❒turn knob C to
-or to position ®if the windows
do not demist;
❒turn knob B to 2nd speed.
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very useful to
prevent the windows misting up in the presence of high
humidity since it dries the air introduced into the passen-
ger compartment.
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The system uses R134a refrigerant fluid
which does not harm the environment in
the event of accidental leakage. Never use
R12 fluid which is not compatible with the system
components.
HEATED REAR
WINDSCREEN AND WING MIRRORS
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING fig. 47
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the button A to activate this function; once enabled,
the light on the button comes on.
This function is timed and will turn off automatically af-
ter 20 minutes. Press button A again to switch the func-
tion off.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of the
rear window over the heating filaments to avoid damage
that might cause it to stop working properly.INTERNAL AIR INTERNAL RECIRCULATION
ACTIVATION
Press
•so that the button LED is on.
It is advisable to switch the internal air internal recircula-
tion on while standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent
the introduction of polluted air. Do not use the function
for a long time, particularly if there are many passengers
on board, to prevent the windows from misting up.
IMPORTANT The air recirculation system makes it pos-
sible to reach the required heating or cooling conditions
faster.
Do not use the air internal recirculation function on
rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase the pos-
sibility of the windows misting up.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Run the climate control system for at least 10 minutes
every month during the winter. Have the system inspect-
ed at a Fiat Dealership before the summer.
fig. 47F0U0040m
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BRAKE ASSIST
(integrated ESP emergency braking assistance)
(for versions/markets where available)
This system (which cannot be switched off) recognises
emergency braking (according to the speed of operation
of the brake pedal) and provides additional hydraulic brak-
ing pressure to support that applied by the driver. This
allows faster and more powerful operation of the brak-
ing system.
The Brake Assist is deactivated on versions equipped with
ESP if there is an ESP system failure (indicated by the warn-
ing light and the message on the multifunction display, for
versions/markets where provided). Drive carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the
system checked.
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CONTENTSIf only warning light xlights up on the in-
strument panel (with a message on the
multifunction display, where provided), stop the
car immediately and contact the nearest Fiat
Dealership. Fluid leaking from the hydraulic sys-
tem will compromise the operation of the brak-
ing system, whether it is of the conventional type
or with ABS.
WARNING
When the ABS cuts in, and you feel the
brake pedal pulsating, do not remove your
foot, but keep it pressed; in doing so you will stop
in the shortest distance possible under the road
conditions at the time.
WARNING
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
GENERAL WARNINGS
Warning lights are accompanied by a specific message
and/or sound when applicable. These indications are brief
and precautionary and as such must not be considered as
exhaustive and/or alternative to the information contained
in the Owner’s Handbook, which you are recommended
to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the informa-
tion in this chapter in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT The fault indicators appearing on the dis-
play are divided into two categories: very serious and less
serious failures.
Serious failures prompt a prolonged cycle of signals.
Less serious failures prompt a shorter cycle of signals.
Press MENU ESC to stop the warning cycle in both cas-
es. Warning lights on the instrument panel will stay on un-
til the cause of the failure is eliminated.
For messages relevant to the versions equipped with
a Dualogic gearbox, see the attached Supplement.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
If the warning light xturns on when trav-
elling (on certain versions together with
the message on the display) stop the car imme-
diately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
BRAKE FLUID LOW (red)
HANDBRAKE ENGAGED (red)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR posi-
tion, the warnintg light turns on but should go off
after a few seconds.
Brake fluid low
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake flu-
id in the reservoir falls below the minimum level, possi-
bly due to a leak in the circuit.
On some versions the display shows the associated mes-
sage.
x
Handbrake engaged
The warning light turns on when the handbrake is on.
If the car is moving, an audible warning will also sound on
certain versions.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when travel-
ling, check that the handbrake is not engaged.
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AIRBAG FAILURE (red)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR position,
the warnintg light turns on but should go off af-
ter a few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a failure
in the airbag system. A specific message is displayed on cer-
tain versions.
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If the warning light ¬does not come on
when turning the key to MAR or stays on
during car travel, a failure may be present in the
restraint systems. If this is the case, the airbags
or pretensioners may not be deployed after an im-
pact or, in a minor number of cases, they may be
deployed accidentally. Contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked before
driving off.
WARNING
A problem with the warning light ¬(light
off) is indicated by the warning light “,
which indicates the front passenger airbag is de-
activated, flashing for more than the usual four
seconds.
WARNING
OVERHEATED ENGINE COOLANT
(red)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR position,
the warnintg light turns on but should go off after a few
seconds. The warning light turns on when the engine is
overheated. If the warning light comes on, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒when driving normally: stop the car, switch off the en-
gine and check that the water level in the reservoir is
not below the MIN mark. If it is not, wait for a few min-
utes for the engine to cool down then slowly and care-
fully open the cap, top-up with coolant and check that
the level is between the MIN and MAX marks. Also
visually check for leaks. Go to a Fiat Dealership if the
warning light comes on again when the engine is next
started.
❒if the vehicle is used under demanding conditions (e.g.
towing trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow down and,
if the light stays on, stop the car. Stop for 2 or 3 min-
utes with the engine running and slightly accelerated to
assist better coolant circulation. Then switch the en-
gine off. Check correct fluid level as described above.
IMPORTANT On particularly demanding journeys, it is ad-
visable to keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for
a few minutes before switching it off.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
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SEAT BELT NOT FASTENED (red)
The warning light on the display lights up per-
manently when the car is not moving and the dri-
ver’s seat belt is not correctly fastened. It will flash,
and be accompanied by an audible warning, if the front seat
belts are not correctly fastened when the vehicle is mov-
ing. The SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system’s audible warn-
ing can be disabled only by a Fiat Dealership. On some ver-
sions the system can be reactivated from the setup menu.
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LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL (red)
(for versions/markets where provided)
When turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light turns on but it should go off after a
few seconds. This warning light where provided comes on
when the engine oil level falls below the minimum rec-
ommended value. Restore the correct engine oil level (see
“Checking fluid levels” in the “Servicing and care” section).
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
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EBD FAULT (red)
(amber)
Warning lights
xand >lit at the
same time with the engine running in-
dicates an EBD system failure or that the system is not
available. This may cause premature locking of the rear
wheels in the event of violent braking, causing the car to
swerve. Drive very carefully to a Fiat Dealership to have
the system inspected immediately.
On some versions the display shows the associated mes-
sage.> x
INJECTION SYSTEM FAULT
(Multijet versions – amber)
EOBD SYSTEM FAULT
(petrol versions – amber)
Injection system failure
Under normal conditions, turning the ignition key to MAR,
the warning light turns on but it should go off after the en-
gine starts.
If the warning light stays on or comes on when travelling,
it means there is a fault in the injection system which could
cause loss of performance, poor handling and high fuel con-
sumption levels.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions. Un-
der these conditions, the vehicle can continue travelling at
moderate speed without demanding excessive effort from
the engine. In any case, you should go to a Fiat Dealer-
ship as soon as possible.
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