2010 FIAT PUNTO EVO Start

F0U0101mfig. 109
CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the other
remove the rod C-fig. 111 from the hole E and fit it
back into its catch D-fig. 110;
❒lower the bonnet to approximately 20 centimetres from
the engine compartment, then let it drop. Make sure
that the bonnet is completely closed and not fastened
only by the safety catch. If it is not perfectly closed, do
not try to press the bonnet lid down but open it and re-
peat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed
properly to avoid it opening while the car is travelling.
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F0U0102mfig. 110
For safety reasons, the bonnet must al-
ways be perfectly closed while travelling.
Make sure that the bonnet is perfectly closed and
that the lock is engaged. If you notice whilst dri-
ving that the lock is not perfectly engaged, stop
at once and close the bonnet properly.
WARNING
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Positioning the support rod incorrectly
could cause the bonnet to fall suddenly.
WARNING
F0U0103mfig. 111
Perform these operations only when the
car is stationary.
WARNING
F0U0104mfig. 112
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
3-door versions
The front hooks are located at points A-fig. 112.
The rear hooks are located at points B marked by the (
O)
symbols on the rear side windows.
5-door versions
The front hooks are located at points A-fig. 112.
The rear hooks are located at points B and are marked
by a groove on the upper part of the door frame.
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IMPORTANT Follow the instructions contained in the as-
sembly kit carefully. Assembly must be performed by qual-
ified personnel.
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After travelling a short distance, check that
the coupling fastening screws are tight.
WARNING
Distribute the load evenly and, when dri-
ving, bear in mind the increased sensitivi-
ty of the vehicle to side wind.
WARNING
Strictly comply with current legal regula-
tions concerning maximum overall dimen-
sions.Never exceed the permitted load (see
“Technical specifications” section).
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F0U0105mfig. 113
Headlight alignment adjustment fig. 113
To adjust, press buttons Òand on the control panel.
The display located on the instrument panel provides the
visual indication of the positions during the adjustment op-
eration.
Position 0 – one or two people in the front seats.
Position 1 – five people.
Position 2 – five people + load in the boot.
Position 3 – driver + maximum permitted load stowed in
the boot.
IMPORTANT Check the beam alignment every time the
load transported changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the direction checked
and, if necessary, adjusted.HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct direction of the headlights is essential for the
comfort and safety of the driver and other road users. The
headlights must be correctly directed to ensure the best
visibility. Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the direction
checked and, if necessary, adjusted.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the key in the MAR position and
the dipped headlights on. The car will tilt backwards when
it is loaded, raising the light beam. The beams must there-
fore be aimed again in this case.
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HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT ABROAD
fig. 114-115
The dipped headlights are adjusted to work in the coun-
try where the vehicle was originally purchased. In coun-
tries where vehicles are driven on the other side of the
road, the beams are aligned by applying a specially designed
adhesive film in order not to dazzle the vehicles travel-
ling in the opposite direction.
16569R 151
50
130
F0U0506mfig. 114F0U0346mfig. 115
Such film is provided by Lineaccessori Fiat and is available
at Fiat Dealerships.
The illustrations refer to the changeover from driving on
the left to driving on the right.
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SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has come into action
because the brake pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier: it means that the vehicle speed should be al-
tered to suit the type of road surface.ABS SYSTEM
If you have never driven a vehicle with ABS before, it is ad-
visable to perform a few tests on slippery ground, always
in safe conditions and respecting the highway code of the
country where you are driving. Read the following infor-
mation carefully.
This system, which is an integral part of the braking sys-
tem, prevents one or more wheels from locking and skid-
ding on all road surface conditions, irrespective of the in-
tensity of the braking action, ensuring that the vehicle can
be controlled even during emergency braking.
The system is completed by EBD (Electronic Braking Force
Distribution), which distributes the braking action between
the front and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For the maximum efficiency of the braking
system, a bedding-in period of about 500 km is needed (for
a new vehicle or after having replaced the brake
pads/discs): during this period it is better to avoid sharp,
repeated and prolonged braking.
The ABS system gets the most out of the
available grip but it cannot improve it.
Therefore, you should take great care when
driving on slippery surfaces: don’t take unneces-
sary risks.
WARNING
If the ABS cuts in, it is a sign that the grip
between tyre and the road surface has
reached the limit: you must slow down to match
the speed to the road grip available.
WARNING
FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
ABS failure is indicated by warning light >coming on on
the instrument panel together with the dedicated message
on the multifunction display (where provided), (see “Warn-
ing lights and messages”).
In this case, the braking system will work as normal, but
without the extra capacity offered by the ABS system. Dri-
ve carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the sys-
tem checked.
EBD failure
EBD failure is indicated by warning lights >and xcom-
ing on on the instrument panel together with the dedicated
message on the multifunction display (where provided),
(see section “Warning lights and messages”).
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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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SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESP system comes on automatically when the vehi-
cle is started and cannot be turned off.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ESP will be automatically
switched off and the áwarning light will come on per-
manently on the instrument panel along with a message on
the multifunction display (for versions/markets where pro-
vided) (see “Warning lights and messages” section). The
LED on the ASR OFF button will also light up. Contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible if this happens.ESP SYSTEM
(Electronic Stability Program)
(for versions/markets where provided)
This is an electronic system that controls car stability in
the event of tyre grip loss, helping to maintain direction-
al control.
The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when the
grip conditions of road surfaces change.
The MSR system (adjustment of the engine braking torque
during gear changes) and the HBA system (automatic in-
crease in the braking pressure during emergency brak-
ing) are present with ESP, ASR and Hill Holder systems
(for versions/markets where provided).
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is signalled by warning light áflashing on the instru-
ment panel to inform the driver that the car is experiencing
critical stability and grip conditions.
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