2010 FIAT PUNTO EVO Air

Repair and refit the standard wheel as
soon as possible. Do not apply grease to
the bolt threads before assembly: they might spon-
taneously unscrew.
WARNING
The jack may be used to replace wheels
only on the car which it equips or other
cars of the same model. Never use the jack for
other purposes, such as lifting other models. Nev-
er use the jack to carry out repairs under the car.
Incorrect positioning of the jack may cause the
car to fall. Do not use the jack for loads higher
than the one shown on its label.
WARNING
If the hub cap is not fitted correctly, it may
come off when the car is travelling. Nev-
er tamper with the inflation valve. Never intro-
duce tools of any kind between the rim and the
tyre. Check tyre and spare wheel pressures regu-
larly, referring to the values shown in the “Tech-
nical specifications” section.
WARNING
Important notes:
❒the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired. If it breaks, it must be re-
placed with the same type;
❒no tool other than its cranking device may be fitted on
the jack.
To change a tyre, proceed as follows:
❒stop the car where it is not a danger to other road users
and you can replace the wheel safely. The ground should
be flat and solid;
❒turn the engine off and engage the handbrake;
❒engage first gear or reverse;
❒wear the reflective safety jacket (compulsory by law in
certain countries) before getting out of the car;
❒open the boot and lift the carpet or remove the cargo
box (for versions/markets where provided);
❒ unscrew the locking device A-fig. 151;
❒take out the tool container C-fig. 151 and put it along-
side the wheel to be changed;
❒take out the spare wheel B-fig. 151;
❒loosen the bolts of the wheel to be replaced by about
one turn with the wrench provided E-fig. 152; if you
have alloy wheels, rock the car to make it easier to sep-
arate the rim from the wheel hub;
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F0U0139mfig. 156
QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT -
FIX & GO automatic
The Fix & Go automatic quick tyre repair kit is located in
the boot.
The kit fig. 156 includes:
❒a canister A, containing sealant, which is fitted with:
– filler tube B;
– an adhesive label C with the message “max. 80 km/h”
to be placed where the driver can easily see it (on
the dashboard) after repairing the tyre;
❒instruction brochure (see fig. 157), to be used for
prompt and proper use of the quick repair kit and then
presented to the personnel charged with handling the
treated tyre;
❒compressor D-fig. 156 including gauge and connections;
❒a pair of protective gloves located in the side part of the
compressor;
❒ adapters for inflating different elements.
You can also find the screwdriver and tow hitch in the
quick repair kit container (stored in the boot under the
carpet).
F0U0140mfig. 157
Hand over the instruction booklet to the
personnel charged with treating the tyre
repaired with the kit.
WARNING
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In the event of a puncture caused by for-
eign bodies, it is possible to repair tyres
showing holes on the track or shoulder of
up to 4 mm in diameter.
It is not possible to repair damage to the
tyre sidewall. Do not use the quick repair kit
if the tyre is damaged as a result of travelling on a
flat tyre.
WARNING
If the wheel rim is damaged (the channel
is so deformed as to cause an air leakage)
it cannot be repaired. Do not remove foreign bod-
ies (screws or nails) from the tyre.
WARNING
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair kit is effective at
external temperatures of between –20 °C and +50 °C.
The sealant has an expiry date.
Do not operate the compressor for longer
than 20 minutes at a time. Risk of over-
heating. The quick repair kit is not suitable for de-
finitive repairs, so you can only temporarily repair
the tyres.
WARNING
The canister contains ethylene glycol. It
contains latex, which may cause an aller-
gic reaction. Harmful if swallowed. Irritates the
eyes. There could be a reaction in case of inhala-
tion or contact. Avoid contact with your eyes, skin
and clothes. In the event of contact, wash imme-
diately with plenty of water. Do not induce vom-
iting if swallowed. Rinse your mouth out and drink
plenty of water. Call a doctor immediately. Keep
out of the reach of children. The product must not
be used by asthmatics. Do not breathe in the
vapours during insertion and suction. Call a doc-
tor immediately if allergic reactions are noted.
Store the canister in its proper compartment,
away from sources of heat. The sealant fluid has
an expiry date.
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Replace the cylinder containing out-of-
date sealant fluid. Dispose of the cylinder
and the sealant liquid properly. Dispose ac-
cording to the national and local laws in force.
F0U0142mfig. 159F0U0141mfig. 158
INFLATION PROCEDURE
Put on the protective gloves provided
with the quick tyre repair kit.
WARNING
❒Make sure the handbrake is on. Unscrew the tyre valve
cap, take out the flexible filler tube A-fig. 158 and tight-
en the ring nut B on the tyre valve;
❒make sure that switch D-fig. 159 for the compressor
is in position 0 (off), start the engine, insert pin E-fig. 160
into the nearest socket and switch on the compressor
by moving switch D-fig. 159 to position 1 (on) Inflate
the tyre to the pressure specified in the “Tyre pressure”
paragraph in the “Technical specifications” section.
For a more accurate reading, check pressure gauge F-fig.
159 with the compressor off;
❒if after 5 minutes you cannot reach at least 1.5 bar, un-
plug the compressor from the valve and the socket, then
move the car forward about ten metres in order to dis-
tribute the sealant inside the tyre evenly, then repeat the
inflation operation;
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F0U0144mfig. 161F0U0143mfig. 160
❒if after this operation you still cannot reach at least 1.8
bar after 5 minutes, do not resume driving because the
tyre is too damaged and the quick tyre repair kit cannot
guarantee suitable sealing. Contact a Fiat Dealership;
❒if you do reach the tyre pressure specified in the “Tyre
pressure” paragraph in the “Technical specifications” sec-
tion, start driving immediately;
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Apply the adhesive label where it can be
easily seen by the driver as a reminder that
the tyre has been treated with the quick repair kit.
Drive carefully, particularly on bends. Do not ex-
ceed 80 km/h. Do not accelerate or brake sud-
denly.
WARNING
❒after driving for about 10 minutes, stop and check the
tyre pressure again; remember to put the handbrake on;
If the pressure has fallen below 1.8 bar, do
not drive any further: the Fix & Go automatic
quick tyre repair kit cannot guarantee proper hold
because the tyre is too damaged. Contact a Fiat
Dealership.
WARNING
❒If you get a pressure reading of at least 1.8 bar, restore
the proper pressure (with engine running and handbrake
on) and restart.
❒drive with the utmost care to the nearest Fiat Dealer-
ship.
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Remember to inform the workshop that
the tyre has been treated with a quick re-
pair kit. Give the instruction booklet to the per-
sonnel charged with handling the treated tyre.
WARNING
FOR CHECKING AND RESTORING
PRESSURE ONLY
The compressor may also be used for restoring pressure
only. Release the quick coupling and connect directly to
the tyre valve fig. 162; in this way, the canister will not
be connected to the compressor and no sealing fluid will
be injected.
F0U0145mfig. 162F0U0146mfig. 163
CYLINDER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
To replace the cylinder, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect A-fig. 163;
❒turn the canister anticlockwise to lift it out;
❒insert the new canister and turn it clockwise;
❒connect connection A to the canister and fit the trans-
parent tube B in its proper place.
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CHANGING A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check that the corre-
sponding fuse is intact before changing the bulb. For the
location of fuses, refer to the “Changing a fuse” para-
graph in this section;
❒before changing a bulb check the contacts for rusting;
❒burnt bulbs must be replaced by others of the same type
and wattage;
❒for safety reasons, always check the direction of the
headlight beam after changing a bulb.
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Halogen lamps must be handled holding
the metallic part only. Touching the trans-
parent part of the bulb with your fingers
may reduce the intensity of the light emitted and
even compromise the longevity of the bulb itself. In
the event of accidental contact, wipe the bulb with
an alcohol-soaked cloth and allow to dry.
Changes or repairs to the electrical system
(electronic control units) carried out in-
correctly and without due consideration for the
technical specifications of the system can lead to
malfunctioning and generate a fire hazard.
WARNING
Halogen lamps contain gas under pres-
sure. If they break, glass fragments could
fly everywhere.
WARNING
IMPORTANT The internal surface of the light may appear
slightly misty: this does not indicate a fault, and is actually
caused by low temperature and the degree of humidity
in the air. Misting will rapidly disappear when the head-
lights are switched on. The presence of drops inside the
headlights indicates infiltration of water. Go to a Fiat Deal-
ership.
TYPES OF BULBS
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your vehicle.
A Glass bulbs: pushed into position. Pull to extract.
B Bayonet-type bulbs: to remove from its holder, press
the bulb in and turn it anti-clockwise.
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Never replace a blown fuse with metal
wires or other materials.
Should the fuse blow again, contact a Fi-
at 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) is activated,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
Remove the key from the ignition and
switch off or disable all devices before re-
placing a fuse.
WARNING
If a general protection fuse for safety sys-
tems (air bag system, braking system),
power unit systems (engine system, transmission
system) or steering system is triggered, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
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