2010 FIAT PUNTO EVO maintenance

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SERVICING AND CARE
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for ensuring long car life
under the best conditions.
That is why Fiat has prepared a series of checks and ser-
vice operations to be carried out every 30,000 kilometres
(for petrol and Euro 4 diesel versions) or every 35,000
kilometres (for Euro 5 diesel versions).
It is, however, important to remember that scheduled ser-
vicing does not completely cover all the car’s requirements:
even in the initial period before 30,000/35,000 km, and then
subsequently between one service and another, ordinary
care is always required such as routine checks involving top-
ping up fluid levels, checking tyre pressures etc...IMPORTANT Scheduled Services are prescribed by the
manufacturer. Failure to stick to the schedule may invali-
date the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fiat Dealerships at
pre-arranged times.
If, during each part of the service, the need arises for ad-
ditional replacements or repairs, these may be carried out
only with the explicit agreement of the Customer.
IMPORTANT You are advised to contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship immediately in the event of any minor operating faults,
without waiting for the next service.
If your car is used frequently for towing trailers, the in-
terval between services should be reduced.
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AIR FILTER
Have the air filter replaced by a Fiat Dealership.
POLLEN FILTER
Have the pollen filter replaced by a Fiat Dealership.
Brake fluid is poisonous and highly corro-
sive. In the event of accidental contact,
wash the parts immediately with water and mild
soap, then rinse with plenty of water. In case of
swallowing, immediately call a doctor.
WARNING
The symbol πon the container indicates
a synthetic brake fluid, which is different
from a mineral fluid. Using a mineral-type fluid
will damage the special rubber seals of the brak-
ing system beyond repair.
WARNING
BATTERY
The battery is of the “limited maintenance” type: under
normal conditions of use, the electrolyte does not need
topping up with distilled water.
CHECKING THE CHARGE
AND THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Inspection operations must be carried out only by spe-
cialised personnel, following the prescriptions contained
in this Owner Handbook. Any top-up operations must
be carried out only by specialised personnel at a Fiat Deal-
ership.
The battery fluid is poisonous and corro-
sive. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep naked flames or possible sources of sparks
away from the battery: risk of explosion or fire.
WARNING
Using the battery when the fluid is too low
can damage it irreparably and generate
a risk of explosion.
WARNING
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REPLACING THE BATTERY
If required, replace the battery with an original spare part
with the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the ser-
vice intervals given in the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” will
no longer be valid.
For battery maintenance, you should therefore refer to
the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
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Incorrect assembly of electric and electronic
devices may cause severe damage to your
car. Go to a Fiat Dealership if you want to
install accessories (alarms, mobile phone, etc.): they
will suggest the most suitable devices and advise you
if a higher capacity battery needs to be installed.
Batteries contain substances that are very
harmful to the environment. It is advisable
to have the battery changed by a Fiat Deal-
ership, where it will be disposed of properly and in
accordance with the law.
If the vehicle must remain unused for
a long time at very low temperatures, re-
move the battery and take it to a warm place to
avoid freezing.
WARNING
If you have to perform any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING
USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and make it last longer, fol-
low these instructions closely:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors, boot and
bonnet are closed properly to prevent the ceiling cour-
tesy lights from staying on;
❒turn off the ceiling lights, although the car does have
an automatic system for switching off internal lights;
❒do not leave devices (e.g. sound system, hazard lights,
etc.) switched on for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical sys-
tem, disconnect the negative battery cable;
❒ make sure battery terminals are fully tightened.
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– extending the boot ....................... 94
– parcel shelf (removing) ................ 96
– removing the parcel shelf ............ 96
– unlocking with remote control..6
Boot courtesy light .............................. 197
Brake Assist system............................ 104
Brake fluid
– checking and topping up .............. 224
– specifications.................................. 252
Brake lights
– bulb replacement ...............193-194
Brakes
– brake fluid (type)........................... 252
– checking and topping
up fluid level .................................. 224
– handbrake ....................................... 152
– technical specifications................. 241
Bulbs
– bulb types......................186-187-188
– general information on
replacing.......................................... 186
Capacities
– technical specifications
(quantities)...................................... 250
Capacity for installing child seats........ 138
Car dimensions .................................... 246
Car identification data ........................ 235
Carrying children ................................ 134
Catalytic converter ............................ 128
Central locking .................................... 73Changing a wheel ................................ 176
– general information and
warnings.......................................... 176
– tyre inflation pressure ................ 245
– tyre and rim types ....................... 244
Changing bulbs
– bulb types ...................................... 186
– general information ..................... 186
– inside .............................................. .195
– outside ........................................... 189
Chassis (marking) ............................... 236
Checking engine oil ............................ 220
– consumption ................................. 220
– engine oil specifications .............. 251
Checking levels ................................... 217
– brake fluid ...................................... 224
– engine cooling fluid ...................... 222
– engine oil ....................................... 220
– windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ................................... 223
Child safety .......................................... 84
Child safety device ............................. 87
Child seats ............................................ 138
– capacity for installing child
seats ................................................ 138
– suitability for using child seats..... 137
Children (carrying them safely) ........ 134
– acity for installing an Isofix
child seat ........................................ 138
Cigarette lighter .................................. 78 ABS ....................................................... 103
ABS system .......................................... 103
Additional brake light
– bulb replacement ......................... 194
Adjusting the lighting inside the car 18
Adjusting the mirrors ....................... 44
Adjusting the seats ......................39-41
Adjusting the steering wheel ............ 43
Air conditioning controls ............ 52-56
Air filter ................................................ 225
Air recirculation ....................51-55-58
Air vents................................................ 48
Ashtray................................................... 78
ASR function / system ....................... 107
Automatic climate control................. 56
Battery
– jump starting .................................. 175
– maintenance................................... .225
– replacement .................................. 226
– tips for extending life ................... 226
Bodywork
– bodywork version codes............. 237
– cleaning, care and maintenance.. 231
Bodywork codes ................................. 237
Bodywork versions ............................ 237
Bonnet
– opening/closing ...............97-98-99
Boot ........................................................ 92
– emergency unlocking from
the inside......................................... 94
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Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ...................................... 231
– engine compartment ................... 233
– fabric seats .................................... 234
– interiors ......................................... 233
– leather upholstery ....................... 234
– windows ......................................... 233
– plastic parts ................................... 234
Climate control ................................... 53
– air vents ..................................47-48
Clock
– adjusting ......................................... 30
Clutch
– technical specifications ............... 240
CO
2emissions at exhaust ................ 254
CODE card .......................................... 5
Control buttons .................................. 71
Cruise Control .................................... 66
Dashboard ....................................3-265
Deactivating airbags .....................36-143
Dead lock ............................................. 86
Defrosting/demisting
– rear window ....................51-55-72
– windscreen and front
side windows ..................50-54-57
Demisting/defrosting
– rear window ....................51-55-72
– windscreen and front
side windows....................50-54-57
– wing mirrors.....................51-55-58
Digital display ........................................ 17
– control buttons ............................ 18
– setup menu ................................... 18
– standard screen ............................ 17Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ........................ 190
– switching on ................................. 61
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ........................ 190
– switching on ................................. 61
Direction indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– rear bulb replacement ................ 193
Direction indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– rear bulb replacement ................ 193
Direction Indicators
– switching on ................................. 62
– front bulb replacement ............. 191
– side bulb replacement ................. 192
– rear bulb replacement ............... 193
Disposing of the car ........................... 255
Door locks ........................................... 73
Doors
– central locking .............................. 73
– child safety device ........................ 87
– locking/unlocking
from the inside ......................73-84
– remote control ............................ 6
– remote locking/unlocking ........... 6
DPF (particulate filter) ....................... 128
Driving economically ......................... 154
Electrical/electronic devices ............ 124
Emergency rear door locking
device ................................................. 88Emergency starting ............................. 175
– bump starting ................................ 176
– jump starting ................................. 175
End of vehicle life ................................ 255
Engine
– engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) .. 4
– identification codes ..................... 237
– marking .......................................... 236
– technical specifications ............... 238
Engine codes ........................................ 237
Engine compartment
– checking levels .............................. 217
– opening/closing the bonnet ....... 97
– washing ......................................... 233
Engine coolant
– checking levels and topping up ... 222
– specifications ................................. 252
Engine coolant
– checking and topping up ............. 222
– specifications ................................. 252
– temperature gauge and
warning light .................................. 16
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ................................................... 16
– type of coolant ............................. 222
Engine cooling
– checking levels and topping up ... 222
– specifications ................................. 252
Engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) ...... 4
Engine marking .................................... 236
Engine oil
– checking levels and topping up ... 220
– consumption ................................. 220
– specifications ................................. 251
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Installing electrical/electronic
devices ................................................ 124
– radio transmitters
and mobile phones ...................... 125
Installing the tow hook ...................... 157
Instrument panel ...................13-266-267
Interior lighting ................................... 68
Interiors (cleaning) ............................. 233
Internal equipment ............................. 74
Internal features .................................. 74
Isofix (child seat)
– capacity for installing child
seats ................................................ 138
– suitability for the child seats ...... 140
Jack
– usage ............................................... 178
– warnings ......................................... 177
Keys ...................................................... 5
– key with remote control ............ 6
– key without remote control ..... 9
– opening/closing doors remotely ... 6
– requesting additional remote
control keys .................................. 8
– replacing remote control
battery ............................................ 8
Knowing your vehicle.................. 3
Lights
(controls to switch on) ............ 61-71
Load limiters ........................................ 131
Long periods of inactivity .................. 160
Lubricant specifications ..........251-252Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ......................... 190
– switching on .................................. 61
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ......................... 190
– flashing ............................................ 61
– switching on .................................. 61
Manual climate control ...................... 52
Maximum speeds ................................ 247
Mirrors
– rear-view ....................................... 44
– wing ................................................ 45
MSR system ......................................... 108
Multifunctional display ....................... 23
– setup menu .................................. 26
Nozzles
– windscreen/rear window/
headlamp washer ......................... 230
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ......................... 194
Odometer ............................................ 15
On-board computer (trip) ................ 37
On-board instruments (panel) .......... 13
P
aintwork (maintenance) ................. 232
– bodywork colour plate ............... 236
Paintwork plate ................................... 236
ParafluUP
– checking levels and topping up ... 222
– specifications ................................. 252
Parking sensors ................................... 120
Particulate filter (DPF) ....................... 128Performance ........................................ 247
Pollen filter ........................................... 225
Protecting the environment ............. 127
– particulate filter (DPF) ................ 128
Protecting the environment ............. 127
Punctures
– changing a wheel .......................... 176
– Fix& Go automatic quick tyre
repair kit ........................................ 181
– general information ..................... 176
Quick tyre repair kit (Fix&Go) ....... 181
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones ................................................ 125
Raising the car
– with the jack ................................. 177
– with the lift arms .......................... 207
– with the workshop lift ................ 208
Rear ceiling lights ................................ 68
– bulb replacement ......................... 196
Rear fog light ....................................... 72
– bulb replacement ......................... 194
– switching on .................................. 72
Rear light clusters
– bulb replacement ......................... 193
Rear seats
– cleaning .......................................... 234
– headrests ....................................... 43
Rear window washer ......................... 65
– activating ........................................ 65
– checking levels and topping up ... 252
– nozzle ............................................. 231
Rear window wiper
– activating ........................................ 65
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– blade replacement ....................... 230
– rear window washer fluid
specifications ................................. 252
Reconfigurable multifunctional
display ................................................. 24
– control buttons ............................ 25
– setup menu ................................... 26
– standard screen ............................ 24
Regular checks .................................... 216
Remote control .................................. 6
– additional remote controls ........ 8
– battery replacement .................... 7
– opening/closing doors
remotely ........................................ 6
– opening the tail gate .................... 6
Replacing battery of key with
remote control ................................. 7
Rev counter ......................................... 15
Reverse light
– bulb replacement ......................... 194
Right hand drive version ................... 265
Roof bar attachments ........................ 99
Roof rack/ski rack (capacity for) ..... 99
Rubber tubes ....................................... 229
Safety ................................................... 129
Satellite navigation socket ................. 124
SBR system .......................................... 130
Scheduled servicing plan ......... 212-214
Scrappage ............................................. 255
Seat belt pretensioners ..................... 131
– load limiters .................................. 131
Seat belts .............................................. 129
– carrying children safely ............... 134– general information ..................... 132
– load limiters .................................. 131
– maintenance .................................. 225
– pretensioners ................................ 131
– SBR ................................................. 130
– using the seat belts ...................... 129
Seat heating .......................................... 41
Servicing and care......................... 211
– checking fluid levels ..................... 217
– heavy-duty use of the car ........... 216
– regular checks .............................. 216
– scheduled servicing plan..... 212-214
Setting the clock ..........................21-30
Side bags
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side bag / window bag ... 144-145-146
– general information ..................... 147
Side lights/taillights
– front bulb replacement ............... 189
– rear bulb replacement ................ 193
– switching on .................................. 61
Smart washing
(windscreen wipers) ........................ 64
Snow chains ......................................... 159
Sockets .................................................. 80
Spare wheel ......................................... 176
– technical specifications ............... 244
Spark plugs (type) .....................238-239
Speedometer ....................................... 15
– standard screen ............................ 23
Start&Stop system .............................. 115
Starting and driving...................... 149
Starting the engine ............................. 149
– emergency starting ...................... 175
– ignition switch .............................. 11
– procedure for diesel versions.... 150– procedure for petrol versions .... 149
– stopping the engine ..................... 151
– warming the engine ..................... 151
Steering lock ........................................ 12
Steering system
– technical specifications ............... 241
–
steering wheel adjustment lever.... 43
Steering wheel
– adjustment lever .......................... 43
– turning circle ................................. 241
Steering wheel stalks ................... 61-63
Stereo (wiring)..................................... 122
Storage compartments ...................... 74
Sun visors ............................................. 79
Suspensions .......................................... 241
Switching ceiling lights on/off ........... 68
Symbols ................................................. 4
Tail gate
– emergency unlocking from
the inside ....................................... 94
– unlocking with remote control .. 6
Technical specifications.............. 235
Third brake light ................................. 194
Topping up engine oil ........................ 220
– specifications ................................. .251
Tow hook
– installing ........................................ 207
Towing the car .................................... 208
Towing trailers .................................... 156
Trailer (towing) ................................... 156
– installing the tow hook ............... 157
Transmission
– technical specifications ............... 240
Trip computer ..................................... 37
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