2012 Abarth Punto Owner handbook (in English)

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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The car may be equipped with a tyre pressure
monitoring system (T.P.M.S.). This system comprises a
radio frequency transmitter fitted to each wheel (on the
rim inside the tyre), which is able to send information
on the pressure of each tyre to the control unit.
Take the greatest of care when checking
or restoring the tyre pressures. If the
pressure is too high, road hold is compromised,
there is more demand on the suspension and
wheels, and the tyres wear abnormally.
WARNING
Tyre pressure should be checked when
the tyres are cold; if, for whatever
reason, you check the pressure when the tyres
are hot, do not reduce the pressure even if it is
higher than the recommended value, but check
again when the tyres are cold.
WARNING
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THE TPMS
SYSTEM
The fault indications are not stored and will therefore
not be displayed after the engine has been switched off
and then on again. If the fault conditions persist, the
control unit will send the relative indications to the
instrument panel only after the vehicle has been in
motion for a short time.
The presence of the TPMS does not
exonerate the driver from regularly
checking the pressure of the tyres and the spare
wheel (see “Wheels” in the “Maintenance and
care” section).
WARNING
The TPMS is not able to warn you of
sudden tyre pressure losses (for example
when a tyre bursts). In this case, stop the car,
braking with care and avoiding sharp steering
actions.
WARNING
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Replacing the normal tyres with winter
tyres and vice versa requires an
inspection of the TPMS, which should be carried
out only by an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
The TPMS requires the use of specific
equipment. Contact an Abarth
Dealership to find out which accessories are
compatible with the system (wheels, hub caps
etc.). The use of other accessories may affect
the normal operation of the system.
WARNING
Tyre inflation pressure may vary
according to outdoor temperature. The
TPMS system may temporarily indicate
insufficient pressure. In this case, check the tyre
pressures with the tyres cold and, if necessary,
pump them up.
WARNING
.If the vehicle is fitted with TPMS, tyre
and wheel fitting/removal operations
require specific precautions. To prevent damage
or incorrect sensor refitting, contact an Abarth
Dealership to have tyre and/or
rim changed.
WARNING
If the vehicle is fitted with TPMS, when
a tyre is removed, it is advisable to
replace the rubber gasket for the valve. Contact
an Abarth Dealership.
WARNING
Strong radio-frequency interference
could inhibit the correct operation of
the TPMS system.
This condition will be indicated by a message on
the reconfigurable multfunction display. The
message will disappear automatically as soon as
the interference ceases to disturb the system.
WARNING
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In order to use the system properly, refer to the following table when y\
ou have to change wheels/tyres:
Operation Sensor Failure warning Abarth Dealership
Service Intervention
–
Replacing a wheel
with the spare wheel Replacing wheels
with snow tyres
Replacing wheels
with snow tyres
Replacing wheels with others of
a different size (*)
Switching wheels
(front/rear) (**)
(*) Given as an alternative in the Owner’s Handbook and available a\
t Lineaccessori Abarth.
(**) Not cross-swapped (tyres must stay on the same side). –
NO
NO YES
YES
YES YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO Contact an Abarth
Dealership
Repair the damaged wheel
Contact an Abarth Dealership
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–
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F0U189Abfig. 91
DRIVING MODES
The activation of “Sport” driving mode is indicated by
the switching on of the “S” symbol on the lower right
area of the reconfigurable multifunction display, as
shown in fig. 92-93.
When “Normal” mode is selected, no messages or
symbols are shown on the display, fig. 94-95.“MANETTINO ABARTH” CAR
DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM
(DSS - Driving Sport Switch)
This device allows, using switch A-fig. 91, two response
modes to be selected according to driving style and
road conditions.
S = Sport (mode for sports driving)
N = Normal (mode for driving in normal conditions)
After being operated, the lever A always returns to the
central position.
The device also acts on the car dynamic control systems
(instrument panel, steering, engine, TTC and ASR
systems).
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F0U201Abfig. 93
F0U199Abgfig. 92
F0U196Abfig. 95
F0U200Abgfig. 94
Normal Mode
❒ Standard screen: fig. 94.
❒ Screen with turbocharger pressure: fig. 95.
Sport Mode
❒
Standard screen: fig. 92.
❒ Screen with turbocharger pressure: fig. 93.
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Logic for car dynamic control system
management with “Normal” mode
When the “Normal” driving mode is activated, the car
dynamic control systems intervene with the following
logic:
❒ASR system: calibration for normal driving conditions.
❒ TTC system: disabled.
❒ Steering: calibration for comfort in normal driving
conditions.
❒ Engine: standard adjustment for normal driving
conditions.
TURNING “Sport” MODE ON/OFF
Engagement
To turn the “Sport” driving mode on, move the lever A-
fig. 91 forward to letter “S”. Keep the lever in this
position for at least half a second and in any case until
the symbol “S” or the word “SPORT” appears on the
reconfigurable multifunction display (see fig. 92-93).
After release, the lever A will return to the central
position.
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Logic for car dynamic control system
management with “Sport” mode
When the “Sport” driving mode is activated, the car
dynamic control systems intervene with the following
logic:
❒ASR system: less intrusive calibration with
intervention thresholds that allow freer and sportier
drive.
❒ TTC system: enabled for particularly effective and
sporty driving of the car.
❒ Steering: calibration for sports driving.
❒ Engine: sports adjustment with quicker response of
the accelerator pedal.
Disengagement
To turn the “Sport” driving mode off and return to
“Normal” mode, move the lever A-fig. 91 backwards to
letter “N”. Keep the lever in this position for at least
half a second and in any case until the symbol “S” or the
word “SPORT” disappears from the reconfigurable
multifunction display (see fig. 94-95).
After release, lever A returns to the central position.
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F0U095Abfig. 97
OPERATING MODES
Engine stopping mode
With the vehicle stationary, the engine stops with the
gearbox in neutral and the clutch pedal released.
Engine restarting mode
Press the clutch pedal to allow the engine to be
restarted.START&STOP SYSTEM
(for versions/markets where provided)
The Start&Stop device automatically stops the engine
each time the vehicle is stationary and starts it again
when the driver wants to move off.
In this way, the vehicle efficiency is increased, by
reducing consumption, dangerous gas emissions and
noise pollution. The system operates every time the car
is started.
– if climate comfort is to be favoured, the Start&Stop
system can be disabled, for a continuous operation of
the climate control system.
F0U097Abfig. 96
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NO ENGINE CUT-OUT
CONDITIONS
With the device activated, for reasons of comfort,
limiting emissions and safety, the engine does not stop in
certain conditions, including:
❒engine still cold;
❒ particularly cold outside temperatures, where the
appropriate indication is provided;
❒ battery not sufficiently charged;
❒ heated rear window activated;
❒ windscreen wipers working at maximum speed;
❒ driver’s door not shut;
❒ driver’s seat belt not fastened;
❒ reverse gear engaged (for example, during parking
manoeuvres);
❒ automatic climate control is on and a comfortable
temperature has not yet been reached or MAX –
DEF function enabled;
❒ during the first period of use, to initialise the system.
In the above cases, a message appears in the display and
the warning light fig. 98 flashes in the instrument panel.
MANUAL ACTIVATION AND
DEACTIVATION
You can activate/deactivate the Start&Stop device by
pressing the button on the dashboard fig. 96.
When the device is active, the relevant warning light on
the instrument panel switches on fig. 97.
When the system is deactivated, the warning light on
the instrument panel switches on fig. 98.
The relevant device deactivation/activation messages
appear on the reconfigurable multifunction display.
F0U096Abfig. 98
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