2011 Abarth Punto Evo heating

INSTRUMENT PANEL
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light
C Engine coolant temperature
gauge with overheating warning
light
D Rev counter
E Reconfigurable multifunction
display
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CONTENTS TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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fig. 29
F0U029Ab
HEATING AND VENTILATION
1. Fixed upper vent – 2. Adjustable central vents – 3. Fixed side vents – 4. Adjustable side vents – 5. Lower vents for
front seats – 6. Lower vents for rear seats.

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MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
CONTROLS fig. 33
Knob A regulates the air temperature
(mixing hot and cold air)
Red section = hot air
Blue section = cold air
Knob B activates/adjusts the fan
p0= fan off
1-2-3 = fan speed
4
-= max. fan speedKnob C adjusts air distribution
¶to direct air to the centre and side vents;
ßto send air to the feet and direct cooler air to the
dashboard vents, in intermediate temperature
conditions;
©for heating when the outside temperature is very
low: to direct as much air as possible to the feet;
®to warm the feet and, at the same time, demist the
windscreen;
-for quick windscreen demisting.
Button D turns air recirculation on/off
Press the button (button LED on) to turn the air
internal recirculation on.
Press the button again (button LED off) to turn the air
internal recirculation off.
Button E turns climate control system on/off
Press the button (button LED on) to turn the climate
control system on.
Press the button again (button LED off) to turn the
climate control system off.
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FAST PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
HEATING
For the fast heating of the passenger compartment,
proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn air recirculation on by pressing button D
(button LED on);
❒turn knob C to
©;
❒rotate knob B to 4
-(max. fan speed).
Then use the controls to maintain the required comfort
conditions and press button D to turn air recirculation
off (button LED off).
IMPORTANT With cold engine, you have to wait for
a few minutes to let the system fluid reach the operating
temperature. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob C to the required symbol;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.

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HEATED REAR WINDSCREEN
AND DOOR MIRRORS
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING fig. 34
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the button A to activate this function; once
enabled, the light on the button comes on.
This function is timed and will turn off automatically
after 20 minutes. Press the button A again to switch the
function off.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of the
rear window over the heating filaments to avoid damage
that might cause it to stop working properly.INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATION
ACTIVATION
Press
•so that the button LED is on.
It is advisable to switch the internal air recirculation on
whilst queueing or in tunnels to prevent the
introduction of polluted air. However, it is better not to
use the function for long periods, particularly if there
are many people on board, to prevent the windows
from misting inside.
IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation system makes
it possible to reach the required heating or cooling
conditions more quickly.
Do not use the air recirculation function on rainy/cold
days as it would considerably increase the possibility of
the windows misting inside.
SYSTEM SERVICING
In winter, the climate control system must be turned on
at least once a month for about 10 minutes. Have the
system inspected at an Abarth Dealership before the
summer.
The system uses R134a refrigerant fluid
which does not pollute the environment
in the event of accidental leakage. Under
no circumstances should R12 fluid be used as it is
incompatible with the system components.
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These functions are:
❒climate control compressor engagement (with an
outside temperature above 4°C);
❒switching off, if previously on, of the interior air
recirculation (LED on button
Toff);
❒switching on of heated rear windscreen (LED on
button
-on) and door mirror heater coils;
❒setting maximum air temperature;
❒activation of air flow.
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
OF HEATED REAR WINDOW AND
DOOR MIRRORS
Press button (to activate; when this function is
activated, the button LED lights up.
This function is timed and will turn off automatically
after 20 minutes. Press the button (again to switch
the function off.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of the
rear window over the heating filaments to avoid
damage.
IMPORTANT Press
Tto introduce air from the
outside (in this case the LED on the button should be off).INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATION
ACTIVATION
Press button
T.
Air recirculation is carried out according to two
possible operating modes:
❒permanently off (air recirculation always off with
introduction of external air), indicated by the LED
on button
Tbeing off;
❒permanently on (air recirculation always on),
signalled by the LED on button
Tbeing lit.
When OFF is pressed, the climate control system
automatically activates internal air recirculation (LED on
button
Ton). It is still possible to activate outside air
recirculation (LED on the button off) and vice versa, by
pressing button
T.
IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation system makes
it possible to reach the required heating or cooling
conditions faster depending on the mode selected. It is
not advisable to switch the air recirculation on when it
is rainy/cold to prevent the windows from misting up,
especially if the climate control is not turned on. It is
advisable to switch the internal air recirculation on
whilst queueing or in tunnels to prevent the
introduction of polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time, particularly if
there are several passengers on board, to prevent the
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The pretensioner can only be used once.
Contact an Abarth Dealership to have it
replaced after it has been deployed. Consult the
label in the glove box to check the status of the
pretensioners. Contact an Abarth Dealership to
have the device replaced when the expiration
date approaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to knocks,
vibrations or localised heating (over
100°C for a maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may cause
damage or trigger them. These devices are not
affected by vibrations caused by irregularities of
the road surface or low obstacles such as kerbs,
etc. Contact an Abarth Dealership for any
assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger safety, the front seat belt reels
contain a load limiter which allows controlled sag in
such a way as to dose the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the belt restraining action in the event
of frontal impact.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
The driver must comply with (and have all car
passengers follow) any local regulations in force
concerning the use of seat belts. Always fasten the seat
belts before starting.
Seat belts are also to be worn by expectant mothers:
the risk of injury in the case of accident is greatly
reduced for them and the unborn child if they are
wearing a seat belt.
Of course, expectant mothers must position the lower
part of the belt very low down so that it passes over the
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TYRE PRESSURE CHECK
(amber)
TYRE PRESSURE LOW (amber)
TYRE PRESSURE UNSUITABLE FOR
SPEED
(amber)
(for versions/markets where provided)
Check tyre pressures
The symbol is shown on the display to indicate the flat
tyre. Should two or more tyres be flat, the display will
show the indications corresponding to each tyre in
sequence.
Restore correct tyre pressures as soon as possible (see
“Cold tyre pressures” in the “Technical specifications”
section).
Tyre pressure low
The symbol is shown on the display if the pressure of
one or more tyres drops below the preset level. In this
way the TPMS system warns the driver that one or
more tyres may be dangerously flat and liable to
puncture.
n
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or
more flat tyres as handling may be compromised. Stop
the car, avoiding harsh braking or steering manoeuvres.
Repair using the dedicated kit (see the “Automatic
Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit” paragraph in the “In an
emergency” section) and contact an Abarth Dealership
as soon as possible.
Tyre pressure unsuitable for speed
Should travelling at a higher speed than 160 km/h be
required, inflate tyres to pressures values specified in
paragraph “Inflation pressures”.
If the TPMS system (where provided) detects that the
pressure of one or more tyres is unsuitable for the
current speed, the symbol will be shown on the display
together with the dedicated message (see paragraph
“Low tyre pressure” in this section) and it will stay on
until the car speed returns within the preset threshold.
IMPORTANT In this case, slow down immediately
because tyre overheating could compromise tyre
performance and durability beyond repair, and may even
make the tyre explode.