2012 Abarth Punto Evo charging

CONTENTS TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
IN AN
EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESSTARTING
AND DRIVINGSAFETY
KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
16fig. 15F0U2050Abg
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
The car may be equipped with a reconfigurable
multifunction display that, according to previous
settings, will show useful driving information.“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 15
The standard screen shows the following information:
A Time
B Date
D Odometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)
E Car status indications (e.g. doors open, possible ice on
road, etc.)
F Headlamp alignment position (only with dipped
headlamps on)
G Outside temperature
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the display’s
main screen will show the date fig. 15 or the
turbocharging pressure fig. 16, depending on the setting
previously chosen from the “First page” menu item
(“Date” or “Engine info”).
fig. 16F0U196Ab

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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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– 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
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