2010 FIAT PUNTO EVO wiper

❒clean and protect the painted parts using protective
wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
compounds readily available;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass;
❒open the windows slightly;
❒cover the car with a fabric or perforated plastic sheet.
Do not use compact plastic sheets which do not allow
humidity to evaporate from the surface of the car;
❒inflate tyres to a pressure of +0.5 bar above the nor-
mal specified pressure and check regularly;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery from the electrical
system, check its charge every month and recharge it
if the indicator shows a dark colour without the cen-
tral green area;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off the car alarm
with the remote control.
CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month,
the following precautions should be observed:
❒park the car in covered, dry and, if possible, well-ven-
tilated premises;
❒engage a gear;
❒check that the handbrake is engaged;
❒disconnect the clip for the negative battery terminal
and check battery charge. Repeat this check once
every three months during storage. Recharge the
battery if the indicator is dark and the middle area is
not green;
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16” and 17” tyres cannot be fitted with
chains.
WARNING
Keep your speed down when snow chains
are fitted: do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pavements, and do
not drive for long distances on roads not
covered with snow to prevent damaging
the car and the road surface.
WARNING
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
EURO 4/EURO 5 PETROL AND EURO 4 DIESEL VERSIONS
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, boot, passenger compartment, glove box,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust nozzles
if necessary.
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check conditions and wear of front/rear disc brake pads
(for versions/markets where provided) and operation of pad wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear drum brake linings
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and tubes
(exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, and the cleanliness
and lubrication of linkages
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic
clutch, windscreen washer, battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s.
Visually inspect the condition of toothed timing belt
Check tension of accessory drive belt/s, and adjust if necessary
(versions 1.2 – 1.4 heated)
Check and, if necessary, adjust tappet clearance (1.2 8v – 1.4 8vversions)
Check exhaust gas emissions
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EURO 5 DIESEL VERSIONS
Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights,
boot, passenger compartment, glove box, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust nozzles
if necessary
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad
wear indicator
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads (1.6 Multijet versions)
Check condition and wear of rear drum brake linings (1.3 Multijet version)
Visually inspect the conditions of: bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windscreen washer,
battery, engine coolant, etc.)
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belts
Check emissions/fumes
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic socket)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
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HEAVY USAGE OF THE VEHICLE
Should the car be used predominantly in one of the fol-
lowing particularly demanding conditions:
❒ trailer or caravan towing;
❒ dusty roads;
❒short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys in sub-
zero temperatures;
❒frequently idling engine or long-distance, low-speed dri-
ving (e.g. door-to-door deliveries), or in the event of
long-term inactivity;
❒ in cities;
perform the following inspections more frequently than
shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check condition and wear of front disc brake pads;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as
cleanliness and lubrication of linkages;
❒visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes), rub-
ber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❒ visually inspect condition of accessory drive belts;
❒ check pollen filter and replace it, if required;
❒ check air filter and replace, if required.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if nec-
essary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre pressures and conditions;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indi-
cators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system, po-
sition and wear of the windscreen and rear window
wiper blades;
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level every
3,000 km.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS LUBRICANTS
products, which have been designed and produced specif-
ically for Fiat cars (see table “Capacities” in the “Techni-
cal specifications” section).
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RUBBER TUBES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are con-
cerned, stick closely to the “Scheduled Servicing Plan” in
this section.
Ozone, high temperatures and a prolonged lack of fluid
in the system may cause hardening and cracking of the
tubes, which could result in leaks.
Careful inspections are therefore necessary.
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WINDSCREEN WIPER
BLADES
Clean the rubber part regularly using special products;
TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35 is recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is misshapen or
worn. In any event, it is advisable to replace them ap-
proximately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility of dam-
age to the blades:
❒make sure that the rubber part is not frozen to the
windscreen in sub-zero temperatures. Use an antifreeze
product to release it if required;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to pro-
tecting the blades, this prevents the electric motor from
overheating;
❒ do not operate the windscreen wipers on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper blades is a serious
hazard, because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
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SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen washer fig. 214
If the jet is not coming out, firstly check that there is flu-
id in the reservoir (see “Checking levels” in this section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged; use
a needle to unblock them if necessary.
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Replacing the windscreen wiper blades fig. 212
How to remove the blade:
❒lift the arm A off the windscreen;
❒turn blade B 90° around pin C, located at the end of the
wiper arm;
❒ remove the blade from the pin C.
How to insert the blade:
❒fit pin C into the hole located in the middle of the
blade B;
❒refit the arm with the blade on the windscreen.
Changing the rear window wiper blade fig. 213
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover A and remove the arm from the car,
slackening the nut B that fastens it to the pivot pin;
❒fit the new arm, positioning it correctly, and fully tight-
en the nut;
❒ lower the cover.
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INTERIOR
Check regularly that water is not trapped under the mats
(due to drops from shoes, umbrellas, etc.), as this could
cause the sheet metal to rust.
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Detergents cause water pollution. The ve-
hicle should be washed only in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the
liquids used in the washing process.
Windows
Use specific detergents to clean the windows.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or al-
tering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window gently with a cloth
in the direction of the filaments to avoid damaging the heat-
ing device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment thoroughly at the end of
every winter. Be careful not to direct the jet of water on-
to electronic control units. Adequately protect the up-
per air vents to prevent damage to the windscreen wiper
motor. Have this operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the en-
gine cold and the ignition key in the STOP position. After
the wash, make sure that the various protective devices
(e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been removed or
damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g. petrol)
or ketenes (e.g. acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses of the
front headlights.
Never use flammable products, such as
petroleum ether or modified petrol, to
clean inside the car. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during cleaning
may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cans in the vehicle:
these could explode. Aerosol cans must
not be exposed to temperatures exceeding 50°C.
When the vehicle is exposed to sunlight, the tem-
perature inside can greatly exceed this value.
WARNING
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Lubricants and
greases
for drive
transmission
system
Brake liquid
Fuel additive
Windscreen/
rear window
washer fluid
Mechanical gearbox
and differential (petrol
versions and 1.3
Multijet 75HP version)
Mechanical gearbox
and differential (1.3
Multijet 90HP and
1.6 Multijet versions)
Wheel side
constant-velocity
joints
Differential side
constant-velocity
joints (1.6 Multijet
versions excluded)
Differential side
constant-velocity joints
(1.6 Multijet versions)
Hydraulic brakes
and hydraulic clutch
controls
Cooling circuits.
Mixture: 50% water
and 50%
PARAFLU
UP(❒)
Mix 25cc per 10 litres
of diesel
To be used diluted or
undiluted in windscreen/
rear window washer/
wiper systems
SAE 75W-85 grade synthetic base lubricant.
FIAT 9.55550-MX3 certification
SAE 75W-85 grade synthetic base lubricant.
FIAT 9.55550-MZ1 certification
Molybdenum disulphide grease, for use at
high temperatures.
FIAT 9.55580 certification. NL.GI. 1-2 consistency
Grease for constant-velocity joints with low
friction coefficient.
FIAT 9.55580 certification. NL.GI. 0-2 consistency
Polyeura-based synthetic grease for high temperatures.
FIAT 9.55580 certification. NL.GI. 2 consistency
Synthetic fluid FMVSS n° 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925
SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956- 01.
FIAT 9.55597 certification
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on inhibited
monoethyl glycol with organic formula. Exceeds CUNA
NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
FIAT 9.55523 certification
Additive for diesel antifreeze, protecting
diesel engines
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC
956-II
FIAT 9.55522 certification.TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F108.F02
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F701.C07
TUTELA STAR 325
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F301.D03
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
PARAFLU
UP(*)
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA DIESEL ART
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F601.L06
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02
Radiator
protection Use Quality specifications of fluids and lubricants Original Applications
for correct car operation fluids and lubricants
(*) IMPORTANT Do not use fluids with other specifications for topping up or mixing.
(❒) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand distalled water.
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