2011 FIAT PUNTO jump start

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CAR INACTIVITY fig. 103
In the case of car inactivity (or if the bat-
tery is replaced), it is necessary to dis-
connect the battery electric supply; to ex-
ecute this operation very carefully
proceed as follows: press the button A-
fig. 103 to remove the connector Bfrom
the sensor C monitoring the battery con-
ditions (the latter is on the negative pole
of the battery). EMERGENCY STARTING fig. 104
When jump starting, never connect the
negative lead (–) of the auxiliary battery to
the negative pole
A-fig. 104of the car
battery, but rather to an engine/gearbox
earth point.
When replacing the battery,
always go to a Fiat Dealer-
ship. Replace the battery using a new
one of the same type (HEAVY DUTY)
and having the same specifications.
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fig. 103F0M0623mfig. 104F0M0658m
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STARTING
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOP while the
engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a long drive, you
should allow the engine to “catch its
breath” before turning it off by letting it
idle to allow the temperature in the en-
gine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the acceler-
ator before turning off the en-
gine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes
fuel and is especially damaging to tur-
bocharged engines.WARMING UP THE ENGINE
AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED
(petrol and diesel versions)
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly at medium revs, and ac-
celerate smoothly;
❒do not demand maximum performance
for the first few kilometres. Wait until
the engine coolant gauge starts moving.
Remember that the brake
booster and power steering
are not operational until the
engine has been started, so
you need to apply much more force
than usual to the brake pedal and
steering wheel.
Never jump start the engine
by pushing, towing or driving
downhill. This could cause fu-
el to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
EMERGENCY START-UP
If the instrument panel warning light
Ystays on permanently, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.
JUMP STARTING fig. 1
If the battery is flat, the engine may be
started using an auxiliary battery with an
equal or slightly higher capacity than the
flat one. Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒connect the positive terminals (+
near
the terminal) of the two batteries with
a jump lead;
❒with a second lead, connect the nega-
tive terminal (– ) of the auxiliary battery
to an earthing point
Eon the engine or
the gearbox of the car to be started;
❒start the engine.
❒when the engine has been started, fol-
low the sequence above in reverse or-
der to remove the leads.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not keep trying but contact a Fiat
Dealership. IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries:
sparks could ignite explosive gas released
from the battery. If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, prevent acciden-
tal contact between metallic parts of the
two cars.
NB
For cars with Start&Stop system, in
case of starting by booster battery, refer
to "Dashboard and controls" chapter,
paragraph "Start&Stop system".
This procedure must be per-
formed by expert personnel
because incorrect actions may cause
considerable electrical discharge. Fur-
thermore, battery fluid is poisonous
and corrosive: avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and lit
cigarettes away from the battery. Do
not create sparks.
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fig. 1F0M0659m
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AND DEVICESCar maintenance and care ......... 165
– Heavy use of the vehicle ........ 171
– Planned maintenance programme ....................... 167-149
– Regular checks .......................... 171
– Scheduled servicing ................ 166
Car prolon ged stop ...................... 120
Card/CD hol der ........................... 58
Carrying children safely ............... 97
Ceiling lig hts .................................... 51
Changing a tyre ............................. 135
Chassis mark ing ............................ 186
Checking fluid levels ...................... 172
Child lo ck ....................................... 62
Child safety lock ........................... 62
Child seats (compliance for use) .......... 100-102
– Universal Isofix seat ............... 101
Cigarette ligh ter ............................ 58
Clutch .............................................. 190
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2emissions .............................. 203 Code card
...................................... 8
Consumption – engine oil .................................. 174
– fuel .............................................. 202
Control bu ttons ............................ 53
Cup holder co mpartments ......... 58
Cup/can holders ............................ 58
Dashboard ..................................... 5
Dashboard and controls ............. 4
Data plates – bodywork paint ....................... 187
– identification data ................... 186
Dead lock ( device) ....................... 61
Digital di splay ................................. 16
Dimensions .................................... 196
Direction indicators – controls .................................... 48
– front bulb repla cement .......... 148
– rear bulb repla cement ........... 149
– side bulb replacement ............ 149
Display functio ns ........................... 24
Door lo cks ..................................... 60
Doors .............................................. 60
ABS ................................................. 72
Accessories purchased by the o wner ............................... 86
Adjusting the seats ....................... 32
Air filter .......................................... 177
Alarm .............................................. 10
Arm rest .......................................... 57
Ashtray ............................................. 59
ASR system .................................... 75
Battery
– battery recha rging .................. 161
– inspecting th e charge ............. 177
– jump starting ............................ 134
– replacement ............................. 177
Body – maintenance ............................. 182
– version codes .......................... 188
Brake fluid le vel ............................. 176
Brakes – fluid le vel ................................... 176
– specifications ............................ 191
Bulb (replacement) – bulb types ................................. 146
– general info rmation ................ 145
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– bulb replace ment .................... 150
– control button ......................... 52
Rear window washer – controls .................................... 50
Rear window wiper – blades ........................................ 181
– controls .................................... 50
– nozzles ...................................... 182
Rear-view mirrors – external ..................................... 36
– internal ...................................... 35
Refuelling th e car .......................... 88
Removing the pa rcel shelf ........... 67
Rev coun ter ................................... 14
Reverse light .................................. 150
Rim Protector Tyres..................... 193
Rims – reading rim markings ............. 193
Roof rack/ski rack.......................... 69
Rubber lines ................................... 180
Safety .............................................. 91
SBR system .................................... 93
Seat belts – general warnings ..................... 95
– load limiters ............................. 94
– maintenance ............................. 96
– usage .......................................... 92 Seatbelt tensioners
....................... 94
Seats – adjusting .................................... 32
– cleaning ..................................... 184
– tipping (rear seats) ................. 33
Side bags ......................................... 105
Side lights - tail lights – controls .................................... 47
– front bulb repla cement .......... 147
– rear bulb repla cement ........... 149
Smart washing ............................... 49
Snow cha ins ................................... 119
Snow t yres ..................................... 194
Socket ............................................. 59
Sound system ............................... 79
Spark plugs – type ............................................ 189
Speedometer (speed indicator) . 14
Starting the engine – bump starting ........................... 134
– emergency starting ................. 134
– ignition switch ......................... 12
– jump starting ............................ 134
– procedure for diesel versions ..................................... 111
– procedure for petrol versions ..................................... 110
– stopping the engine ................ 114
Main beam headlights
– bulb replace ment .................... 148
– controls .................................... 47
– flashing ....................................... 47
Manual climate control ................ 41
Mechanical Brake Assist ............... 72
Multifunctional display ................. 21
Number plate lights .................... 151
Paintwork ...................................... 182
Parking lig hts .................................. 54
Particulate filter ............................. 90
Passenger compartment air ven ts ........................................ 38
Passenger compartment ventilati on .................................... 37
Performance ................................. 195
Pollen filter ..................................... 177
Power stee ring ........................... 54-77
Power win dow ............................... 63
Preparation system for a portable navigation system ........................ 84
Protecting the environment ....... 89
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones .......................................... 87
Raising th e car ............................... 163
Rear fog lights
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