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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
DASHBOARD
The presence and position of the controls, the instruments and the indicators may vary according to the versions.
F0U0001mfig. 1
1.Adjustable side air vents – 2.Fixed side air vents – 3.Left-hand lever: exterior lights control – 4.Instrument panel
–
5.Right-hand lever: front and rear windscreen wiper controls, trip computer – 6.Controls on dashboard – 7.Ad-
justable central air vents –
8.Fixed upper air vent – 9.Front airbag, passenger side – 10.Glove compartment
–
11.Sound system (for versions/markets where provided) – 12.HVAC controls – 13.Ignition – 14.Front airbag, dri-
ver’s side –
15. Steering wheel adjustment lever – 16.Control panel: headlight position adjustment/digital dis-
play/multifunction display –
17.Light-guiding plate.CONTENTS TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS SERVICING
AND CARE IN AN
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AND MESSAGES STARTING
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THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine locking system which increases
protection against an attempted theft of the car. It is auto-
matically activated when the ignition key is extracted.
Each key contains an electronic device which modulates
the signal emitted during ignition by an antenna built into
the ignition device. This signal is the ‘password’ which
changes at each ignition and which the control unit uses
to recognise the key and enable ignition.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started by turning the ignition key
to MAR, the Fiat CODE system control unit sends a recog-
nition code to the engine control unit to deactivate the
immobiliser.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE system control unit
has recognised the code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Fiat
CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine con-
trol unit.
If the code is not recognised correctly during ignition, the
Ywarning light comes on in the instrument panel.
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or actu-
ally on some of the components of your Fiat Punto. These
labels bear symbols that remind you of the precautions
to be taken as regards that particular component.
A plate summarising the symbols used can be found under
the bonnet fig. 2.
F0U0002mfig. 2
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THE KEYS
CODE CARD fig. 3
(available on request for versions/markets where pro-
vided)
The car is delivered with two copies of the ignition key
and with the CODE card, which bears the following:
A the electronic code;
B the mechanical key code to be given to the Fiat Deal-
ership when ordering duplicate keys.
You should have the electronic code A-fig. 3 with you at
all times.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure complete efficiency of
the electronic devices inside the keys, they should never
be exposed to direct sunlight. In this case turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if the
lock persists try again with the spare set of keys. Contact
a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the engine.
Warning light
Ycomes on when driving
❒If the warning light Yturns on, this means that the
system is running a self-test (for example for a voltage
drop).
❒If the warning light Ystays on, contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected to
sharp knocks.
F0U0003mfig. 3
CONTENTS TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS SERVICING
AND CARE IN AN
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AND MESSAGES STARTING
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KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
F0U0004mfig. 4
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL fig. 4
The metal insert A operates:
❒the ignition;
❒the door locks;
❒the fuel cap lock/release (for versions/markets where
provided);
Pressing button B opens/closes the metal insert.
All the keys and the CODE card must be
handed over to the new owner when selling
the car.
Only press button B with the key away
from your body, specifically from your
eyes and from objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key unat-
tended to avoid the button being accidentally
pressed while it is being handled, e.g. by a child.
WARNING
Button Ëis used for unlocking the doors and the boot.
Button Áis used for locking the doors and the boot.
Button
Ris used to open the boot remotely.
When unlocking the doors, the passenger compartment
ceiling lights will come on for a preset time.
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STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
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F0U0005mfig. 5F0U0006mfig. 6
Replacing the battery of the key with remote
control fig. 6
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
❒press button A and bring the metal insert B to the open
position;
❒turn the screw C to :using a fine screwdriver;
❒take out the battery case D and replace the battery E,
respecting its polarity;
❒refit the battery case D inside the key and lock it by
turning the screw C to
Á. Dashboard LED indications
When locking the doors, the LED A-fig. 5 in the button
switches on for about 3 seconds and then starts to flash
(as a deterrent).
Once doors are locked, if one or more doors or the boot
are not closed correctly, the LED and direction indicators
start flashing quickly.
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Used batteries are harmful to the environ-
ment. You can dispose of them either in the
correct containers as specified by law or by
taking them to a Fiat Dealership, which will deal
with their disposal.REPLACING THE REMOTE CONTROL COVER
fig. 7
To replace the remote control cover, follow the proce-
dure shown in the diagram.
Requesting additional remote controls
The system acknowledges up to 8 remote controls. Should
a new remote control be necessary, contact a Fiat Deal-
ership, taking with you the CODE card, a personal iden-
tity document and the car’s ownership documents.
fig. 7F0U0007m
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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL fig. 8
The metal insert A of the key is fixed.
The key operates:
❒the ignition;
❒the door locks;
❒the fuel tank cap lock (for versions/markets where pro-
vided).ALARM
The car’s alarm system is available from Lineaccessori Fiat.
fig. 8F0U0008m
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YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:
Type of key
Key without remote control
Key with remote control
Direction
indicators flashing (only for
key with remote control)
Deterrence LED
Unlocking
the doors
Turn key
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Press briefly
buttonË
blinks twice
OffDoor locking
from the outside
Turn key
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Press briefly
button
Á
blinks once
Lit for about
3 seconds followed
by deterrence LED
flashingActivating
Dead Lock
(where provided)
–
–
Press twice
button
Á
blinks three times
Double flash,
followed by
deterrence
flashingUnlocking
the boot
–
–
Press briefly
button
R
blinks twice
Deterrence
LEDWindows down
(where provided)
–
–
Hold down
button Ë
(for more than two
seconds)
blinks twice
OffWindows up
(where provided)
–
–
Hold down
button Á
(for more than
two seconds)
blinks once
Deterrence
LED
IMPORTANT Window opening operation is a consequence of a door unlocking control; window closing operation is
a consequence of a door locking control.
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