2010 FIAT PUNTO EVO time

The data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. FIAT reserves the right to modify the models and
versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons.
If you have any further questions please consult your FIAT dealer.
Printed in recycled paper without chlorine.
OWNER HANDBOOK
FIATPUNTO
ENGLISH
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Punto.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your car and use it in the best possible way.
You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you get the most from the tech-
nological features of your Fiat.
Carefully read the warnings and indications marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;
the car’s wellbeing;
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
❒the range of additional services available to Fiat customers.
Enjoy the read. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all versions of the Fiat Punto;
please consider only the information relevant to your version, engine and configuration.
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REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel the car with unleaded
petrol with an octane rating (RON) of no less than 95
conforming to the European specification EN 228.
The use of petrol that does not conform to the above-
mentioned specification may cause the EOBD warning light
to switch on and the irregular operation of the engine.
Diesel engines: only refuel the car using diesel fuel that
conforms to European specification EN590.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the handbrake is properly applied; place the
gear lever in neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal, with-
out pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to
the MAR position and wait for the
Yand mwarning
lights to switch off (diesel versions); turn the ignition key to
the AVV position and release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter reaches high temperatures dur-
ing operation. Do not park the on grass, dry leaves, pine
needles or other flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a con-
tinuous diagnosis of the emission-related components
in order to help protect the environment.ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical ac-
cessories (with the risk of gradually draining the bat-
tery), visit a Fiat Dealership. They can calculate the over-
all electrical requirement and check that the car’s elec-
trical system can support the required load.
CODE card
Keep this in a safe place, not in the car. You should have
the electronic code from the CODE card with you at
all times.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it
stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety features,
its environmental friendliness and low running costs for
a long time to come.
THE OWNER’S HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... information, tips and important warnings on the cor-
rect use and maintenance of your car over time as
well as safe driving tips. Pay special attention to the sym-
bols
"(personal safety) #(environmental protection)
!(the car’s wellbeing).
READ THIS CAREFULLY!
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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
CONTENTS TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSSERVICING
AND CAREIN AN
EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESSTARTING
AND DRIVINGSAFETY
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
4
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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
EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES STARTING
AND DRIVING SAFETY
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
5
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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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KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
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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KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
F0U0018mfig. 18
NBWith key removed (when opening one of the front
doors), the display turns on and shows for a few seconds
the time and distance covered.
NBThe sign on the instrument panel remains on until the
driver changes gear or until the driving conditions return
to a situation where a gear change is not required to re-
duce consumption.DIGITAL DISPLAY
STANDARD SCREEN fig. 18
The standard screen shows the following information:
A Headlamp alignment position (only with dipped head-
lamps on).
B Time (always displayed, even with the key extracted
and the front doors closed);
C Odometer (distance covered in kilometres or miles)
and TRIP computer data.
D Start&Stop indicator (for versions/markets where pro-
vided)
E Gear Shift Indicator (for versions/markets where pro-
vided).
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