2011 Abarth Punto Evo Owner handbook (in English)

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– Boot fuse box fig. 161
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Sunroof opening system
Alarm system management control unit
Free
Free
Free
Free
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Free
Free
Boot socket
TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) control unit
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BATTERY RECHARGING
IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is given
as information only. It is advisable to contact an Abarth
Dealership to have this operation performed.
fig. 162F0U166Ab
We recommend recharging the battery slowly for
approximately 24 hours at low amperage. Rapid battery
charging with high currents could damage the battery.
To charge, proceed as follows:
❒proceed as follows: detach the connector A-fig. 162 (by
pressing button B) from sensor C for monitoring the
status of the battery installed on the negative battery
pole D;
❒connect the positive cable to the positive battery
terminal E and the negative terminal to the sensor D
as shown in the figure;
❒turn on the charger. Turn the device off after
recharging;
❒after having disconnected the recharging device,
reconnect the connector A to the sensor C as shown
in the figure.

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Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive:
avoid contact with your skin and eyes.
The battery recharging operation must be
performed in a ventilated place, away from
naked flames or possible sources of sparks to
avoid the risk of explosion and fire.
WARNING
Don’t try to recharge a frozen battery: If
freezing has occurred, the battery should
be checked by skilled personnel to make sure
that the internal elements are not damaged and
that the body is not cracked, with the risk of
leaking poisonous and corrosive acid.
WARNING
JACKING THE CAR
If the vehicle needs to be raised, go to an Abarth
Dealership which is equipped with arm lifts and
workshop lifts.
Lift the car only by positioning the ends of the jack arms
or the workshop lift at the points shown in fig. 163
corresponding to symbols ▼indicated on the side
skirts.
IMPORTANT Take care not to damage the side skirts
when lifting the car with the workshop lift.
fig. 163F0U167Ab

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F0U169Abfig. 165
FASTENING THE TOW RING
fig. 164-165
Proceed as follows:
❒release the cap A;
❒take the tow ring B from its support;
❒fully tighten the ring on the rear or front threaded
pin.
TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool
box under the carpet in the boot.
fig. 164F0U168Ab

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The power brakes and power steering
will not operate while the vehicle is
being towed. More effort on the brake pedal
and steering wheel will therefore be required.
Do not use flexible cables when towing and
avoid jerky movements. While towing, make
sure not to damage parts in contact with the
car. When towing the vehicle, be sure to respect
the specific rules of the highway code in
relation to the towing device and the behaviour
to maintain on the road.
WARNING
Clean the threaded housing throughly
before fastening the tow ring. Make sure
that the ring is securely fastened before towing
the car.
WARNING
During towing, do not start the engine.
WARNING

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Before towing, switch off the steering
lock (see “Starting device” paragraph in
the “Knowing your car” section). The power
brakes and power steering will not operate
while the vehicle is being towed. More effort on
the brake pedal and steering wheel will
therefore be required. Do not use flexible cables
when towing and avoid jerky movements. While
towing, make sure not to damage parts in
contact with the car. Respect the rules of the
highway code when towing the car, specifically
in relation to the towing device and road
conduct.
WARNING
The front and rear tow hooks should be
used only for emergency operations on
the road. You are allowed to tow the car for
short distances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid bar),
to move the vehicle on the road in readiness for
towing or transporting via a breakdown vehicle.
Tow hooks MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles and/or
for towing operations using cables or other non-
rigid devices. Respecting the above conditions,
towing must take place with the two vehicles
(one towing, the other towed) aligned as much
as possible along the same centre line.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long life
for the car under the best conditions.
This is why Abarth has planned a series of checks and
maintenance operations every 15,000 km.
It is, however, important to remember that scheduled
servicing does not completely cover all the car’s
requirements: even in the initial period before 15,000
km, and then subsequently between one service and
another, ordinary care is always required such as
routine checks involving topping up fluid level, checking
tyre pressures etc...IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing coupons is specified
by the Manufacturer.
Failure to have them carried out may invalidate the
warranty.
The services can be carried out by any Abarth
Dealership at the appointed times.
If during each operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further replacements or
repairs, these may only be carried out with the express
agreement of the Customer.
IMPORTANT You are advised to contact an Abarth
Dealership in the event of any minor operating faults,
without waiting for the next service.