2012 Abarth Punto Evo Owner handbook (in English)

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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
DASHBOARD
The presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the version.
F0U197Abfig. 1
1.Adjustable side air vents – 2.Fixed side air vents – 3.Right steering column stalk: windscreen wiper controls, rear
window wiper, trip computer –
4.Instrument panel – 5.Left steering column stalk: external lights –6.Panel controls –
7. Portable navigation system setup (for versions/markets, where provided) –
8.Adjustable central air vents – 9.Fixed
upper air vent –
10.Front airbag – passenger side – 11.Glove compartment – 12.Light guide – 13.Radio (for versions/
markets where provided) –
14.HVAC controls – 15. Steering wheel adjustment lever – 16.Front airbag – driver’s side –
17.Ignition device – 18.Control panel: headlamp alignment adjustment/ reconfigurable multifunction display.

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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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– maintenance ............................. 193
– recharging ................................. 177
– replacement ............................. 193
– tips for extending
battery life .................................... 194
Bi-zone automatic climate
control system ............................ 44
Body
– body version codes ................ 207
– cleaning, care and
maintenance ................................ 200
– maintenance ............................. 202
Bodywork codes ........................... 207
Bodywork paint
identification plate ...................... 206
Bodywork versions ...................... 207
Bonnet
– opening/closing ........................ 81
Boot ................................................. 76
– closing the tailgate ................... 77
– expanding the boot ................ 78– opening the boot in
an emergency .............................. 77
– removing the parcel shelf ...... 80
– tailgate opening ....................... 76
Boot courtesy light ....................... 57
– bulb replacement .................... 169
Boot
– closing the tailgate .................. 77
– expanding the boot ................ 78
– opening the tailgate ................ 76
– opening the tailgate in
an emergency .............................. 77
– removing the parcel shelf ...... 80
Brake Assist (system) .................. 87
Brake Assist system ..................... 87
Brake fluid
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 191
– specifications ............................ 218
Brake lights
– bulb replacement .................... 165ABS ................................................. 85
– Brake Assist ............................. 87
ABS system .................................... 85
– Brake Assist ............................. 87
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................... 105
Additional brake light
(third brake light)
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Air filter .......................................... 192
Air recirculation ........................43-46
Air vents ......................................... 38
Airbag deactivation ....................... 126
Alarm .............................................. 9
Ashtray ............................................. 65
ASR (system).................................. 89
Battery
– checking the charge and
the electrolyte level ................... 193
– jump starting ............................ 151
CONTENTS

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Brakes
– brake fluid (type) .................... 218
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 191
– handbrake ................................. 134
– technical specifications .......... 209
Bulbs
– bulb types ..........................159-160
– external bulb replacement .... 161
– general information
on replacement ........................... 158
– internal bulb replacement ..... 168
– replacement ............................. 158
Can holder .................................... 64
Capability for child seat ............... 115
Card holder ................................... 64
Carrying children safely ............... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Carrying children safely ............... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Catalytic converter ...................... 108
CD Changer (capability) ............. 104
Central locking .............................. 59
Central locking .............................. 71
Chassis (marking) ......................... 206
Chassis marking ............................ 206
Checking levels ............................. 187
– brake fluid ................................ 191
– engine coolant ......................... 189
– engine oil .................................. 188
– windscreen/rear window
washer fluid ................................. 190Child seats ...................................... 115
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on Isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Cigarette lighter ............................ 64
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ................................. 200
– engine compartment .............. 202
– front headlights ........................ 202
– interiors .................................... 202
– leather seats ............................. 203
– plastic parts .............................. 204
– seats and fabric parts ............. 203
– windows ................................... 202
Climate control vents .................. 38
Clutch
– technical specifications .......... 208
CO
2at exhaust ............................. 220
CO
2emissions .............................. 220

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Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .................... 162
– switching on ............................. 49
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .................... 162
– switching on ............................. 49
– switching on ............................. 50
Direction Indicators
– front bulb replacement .......... 163
– rear bulb replacement ........... 165
– side bulb replacement ............ 164
– switching on ............................. 50
Document holder pocket ........... 66
Door pockets ................................ 63
Doors .............................................. 71
– central locking ......................... 71
– Dead Lock ................................ 73
– door unlocking from
the outside ................................... 72
– locking the doors from
the outside ................................... 71
– locking/unlocking from
the inside ...................................... 72
– pockets ..................................... 63DSS (Driving Sport Switch)
(car dynamic control system) ... 96
Electrical/electronic devices
(important notes for
installation) .................................. 106
Engine codes .................................. 207
Engine compartment
– checking levels ......................... 187
– opening/closing the bonnet .... 81
– washing ..................................... 202
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ..................... 15
Engine coolant
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 189
– specifications ............................ 218
– temperature gauge and
warning light ................................ 15
Engine immobiliser
(Fiat CODE) ................................ 4
Engine marking .............................. 206
Engine oil
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 188 CODE card .................................... 5
Controls ......................................... 58
Controls for climate
control system .......................39-44
Courtesy lights .............................. 56
Cruise Control .............................. 54
Dashboard ..................................... 3
– right hand drive version ........ 257
Day lights (DRL) ........................... 49
– bulb replacement .................... 162
Dead Lock ...................................... 73
Dead lock (device) ....................... 73
Defrosting/demisting
– heated rear window
and door mirrors .................. 43-46
– windscreen and front side
windows ..................................42-45
Demisting/defrosting
– heated rear window
and door mirrors .................. 43-46
– windscreen and front side
windows ..................................42-45
Dimensions of the car ................. 214

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– consumption ............................ 188
– technical specifications .......... 217
Engine starting ............................... 131
– bump starting ........................... 152
– emergency starting
(of engine) .................................... 151
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started .............. 132
– ignition switch ......................... 11
– jump starting ............................ 151
– stopping the engine ................ 133
Engine
– engine immobiliser
(Fiat CODE) ................................ 4
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started .............. 132
– identification codes ................ 207
– marking ..................................... 206
– stopping the engine ................ 133
– technical specifications .......... 207
Environment (protection) ........... 108
EOBD (system) ............................. 92
ESP (system) .................................. 88External lights (switching on) ..... 49
"e-GSI" system
(Gear Shift Indicator) ................ 103
Fiat CODE .................................... 4
Fix&Go Automatic
(rapid tyre repair kit) ................ 152
Flashing (main beams) .................. 50
Fluids (specifications) ......... 217-218
Fluids and lubricants
– refuelling ................................... 216
– specifications ..................217-218
Fog lights
– bulb replacement .................... 164
– Cornering Lights function ..... 51
– switching on ............................. 58
Follow me home
(headlight device) ....................... 50
Front airbags .................................. 123
– deactivation............................... 126
– driver's knee bag ..................... 125
– front airbag on driver's side ... 124
– front airbag on
passenger's side .......................... 124– general information ................ 129
Front armrest ................................ 63
Front ceiling light .......................... 56
– bulb replacement .................... 168
– spot lights ................................. 56
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement .................... 164
– Cornering Lights function ..... 51
– switching on ............................. 58
Front light clusters
– bulb replacement .................... 161
Front seats ..................................... 31
– adjusting .................................... 31
– armrest ..................................... 63
– cleaning ..................................... 203
– headrests .................................. 33
Fuel consumption ......................... 219
Fuel cut-off (system) .................... 60
Fuel cut-off system ....................... 60
Fuel gauge ....................................... 14
Fuel tank (capacity) ...................... 216
Fuel tank cap .................................. 107

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Fuel
– consumption ............................ 219
– fuel cut-off system .................. 60
– fuel tank cap ............................. 107
– reserve warning light ............. 146
– saving fuel ................................. 135
– specifications ............................ 216
Fuse boxes (location) ......... 171-173
Fuses ................................................ 169
– accessing the fuses .................. 171
– fuse summary table ................ 174
– general information ................ 169
– location (fuse boxes) .... 171-173
Gear lever ..................................... 134
Gear Shift Indicator
(“e-GSI” system) ........................ 103
Gearbox ......................................... 134
Glove compartment ..................... 61
Handbrake ...................................... 134
Handbrake lever ........................... 134
Hazard warning lights .................. 58
Head restraint .............................. 33
Headlight alignment corrector.... 84
Headlights ....................................... 84
– adjusting headlights abroad ... 84
– beam orientation..................... 84
– bulb replacement .................... 162
– headlight alignment
corrector ..................................... 84
– orientation of front
fog lights ....................................... 84
Headrests
– front ........................................... 33
– rear ............................................ 33
Heated rear window .................... 59
Heating and ventilation ................ 37
– bi-zone automatic climate
control system ............................ 44
– diffusers .................................... 38
– maintenance ............................. 43
– manual climate control
system ........................................... 39
Heating and ventilation system ... 37
Hill Holder (system)...................... 89How to warm up the engine
after it has just started .............. 132
Identification data ......................... 205
– bodywork codes...................... 207
– Bodywork paint
identification plate ...................... 206
– chassis marking ........................ 206
– engine codes ............................ 207
– engine marking ........................ 206
– vehicle identification
number plate ............................... 205
Ignition switch ............................... 11
– steering wheel lock ................ 12
Important notes ............................ 2
In an emergency ............................ 151
Installing electrical/electronic
devices (important notes) ........ 106
Instrument panel ........................... 13
– right hand drive version ........ 258
Interior fittings................................ 61
Interiors (cleaning) ....................... 200