2012 Abarth Punto Evo ignition

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YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
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MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE (red)
When the ignition key is moved to MAR, the
warning light switches on, and should go out
as soon as the engine is started.
The warning light switches on constantly together with
the message in the display when the system detects that
the engine oil pressure is insufficient.
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If the warning light vturns on when
travelling (with the message on the
display) stop the car immediately and contact
an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
(amber)
In normal conditions, when the ignition key is
moved to MAR, the warning light turns on and
should go off after engine start-up. The initial switching-
on indicates that the warning light is working properly.
If the warning light stays on or turns on when travelling:
❒on permanently: this means there is a fault in the
supply/ignition system which could cause high
exhaust emissions, loss of performance, poor
handling and high fuel consumption levels.
The display shows the dedicated message.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at a
moderate speed without demanding excessive effort
from the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the
warning light on may cause damage. Contact an Abarth
Dealership as soon as possible.
The warning light switches off if the failure disappears,
but it is still stored by the system.
❒flashing: this indicates possible damage to the
catalytic converter (see “EOBD system” in the
“Knowing your car” section).
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Never replace a blown fuse with metal
wires or other materials.
Should the fuse blow again, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
Never replace a fuse with one that has a
higher amperage: FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING
If a general protection fuse (MEGA-
FUSE, MIDI-FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows,
contact an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
Before replacing a fuse, make sure that
the ignition key has been removed and
that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
WARNING
If a general protection fuse for safety
systems (air bag system, braking system),
power unit systems (engine system, transmission
system) or steering system blows, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
WARNING

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INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not trapped under the
mats (due to water dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.)
which could cause oxidisation of the sheet metal. Glasses
To clean glasses, use specific window cleaner products.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching the glass or
altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with
a cloth in the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment thoroughly at the end of
every winter. Be careful not to direct the jet of water
onto electronic control units. Adequately protect the
upper air vents to prevent damage to the windscreen
wiper motor. Have this operation performed at a
specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the
engine cold and the ignition key in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure that the various
protections (e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g.: petrol)
or ketenes (e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front headlight plastic
lens.
Never use flammable products, such as
petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean
the inside of the car. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during the
cleaning operation may cause a fire.
WARNING
Do not keep aerosol cylinders in the
vehicle: risk of bursting. Aerosol cylinders
must not be exposed to a temperature
exceeding 50°C. When the car is exposed to
sunlight, the internal temperature can greatly
exceed this value.
WARNING

RADIO
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TURNING THE CAR RADIO ON
The car radio comes on when the
gbutton (ON/OFF)
is pressed briefly.
When the car radio is turned on, the volume is limited
to a setting of 5 if it had been set higher when used
previously.
When the radio is turned on with the key extracted
from the ignition switch, it turns off automatically after
about 20 minutes. After the radio has switched itself off
automatically it can be turned on for a further
20 minutes by pressing the
gbutton (ON/OFF).
TURNING THE CAR RADIO OFF
Briefly press the button
g(ON/OFF).
FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
SELECTING THE RADIO FUNCTIONS
By pressing the FM button briefly and repeatedly, the
following audio sources can be selected cyclically:
– TUNER (“FM1”, “FM2”, “FMA”).
By pressing the AM button briefly and repeatedly, the
following audio sources can be selected cyclically:
– TUNER (“MW1, MW2”).
SELECTING THE CD FUNCTION
By pressing the MEDIA button briefly it is possible to
select the CD function.
AUDIO SOURCE MEMORY FUNCTION
If another function is selected whilst listening to a CD
(e.g. the radio), playback is interrupted and is resumed
from the same point when returning to the CD mode.
If another function is selected whilst listening to the
radio, the last station selected is tuned into when
returning to the Radio mode.

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RADIO
RADIO OFF function
(on and off mode)
This function makes it possible to set the radio switching
off mode by choosing between two methods. To activate
the function use the buttons ¯or ˙.
The chosen mode appears on the display:
❒“00 MIN”: the radio turns off in connection with the
ignition key; the radio is automatically turned off as
soon as the key is turned to the STOP position;
❒“20 MIN”: the radio turns off independently from the
ignition key; the radio remains switched on for a
maximum period of 20 minutes after the key has
been turned to the STOP position.
SYSTEM RESET function
This function is used to restore all settings to the factory
values.
The options are:
❒NO: no restore intervention;
❒YES: the default parameters will be restored. During
such operation, the text “Resetting” appears on the
display. At the end of the operation, the source does
not change and the previous situation will be
displayed.PHONE SET-UP
When a phone call is received, the radio audio will be
connected to the telephone output if the hands-free kit
is installed on the car. The sound of the telephone
always arrives at a fixed volume, but it is possible to
adjust it during a phone conversation by pressing the
twist control fig. 1.
The fixed telephone audio volume can be adjusted using
the “SPEECH VOLUME” function in the Menu. The word
PHONE will appear on the display during the deactivation
of the audio for the phonecall.

CD LOADING/EJECTION
To load the CD, insert it gently into the slot to activate
the motorised loading system, which will position it
correctly.
The CD can be loaded with radio off and the ignition key
turned to MAR: in this case the radio will remain off.
When the radio is turned on, the last source listened to
before being switched off will be activated.
When a CD is inserted the display will show the symbol
“CD-IN” and the text “CD Reading”. They will remain
displayed for the whole time required for the radio to
read the CD. When this time has elapsed the radio
automatically starts playing the first track.
Press the ˚button (EJECT) with the radio on to activate
the motorised ejection of the CD. After ejection, the last
audio source listened to before playing the CD will be
heard.
If the CD is not removed from the radio, it will
automatically be reloaded about 20 seconds later and the
Tuner mode will be tuned into (Radio).
The CD cannot be ejected if the radio is off.
If the ejected CD is reloaded without having removed it
completely from the slot, the radio will not switch to the
CD source.
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Possible error messages
If the loaded CD cannot be read (e.g. a CD ROM has
been inserted or the CD is inserted the wrong way
round or there is reading error) the display shows the
text “CD Disc error”.
The CD will then be ejected and the audio source
activated before the CD mode selection will be heard.
With external audio source on (“TA”, “ALARM” and
“Phone”) the CD which cannot be read will not be
ejected until these functions are terminated. At the end,
with the CD mode activated, the display will show the
text “CD Disc error” for a few seconds and then the
CD will be ejected.
If the CD player overheats the CD playing could be
temporarily interrupted. The radio will automatically
turn to the Radio (Tuner) mode and the display will
show “CD hot” and then “CD disc error”.

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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.
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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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– 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