2012 Abarth Punto jump start

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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
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ARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
F0U185Abfig. 100F0U186Abfig. 101
EMERGENCY STARTING fig. 101
When jump starting, never connect the negative lead (-)
of the auxiliary battery to the negative pole A of the car
battery, but rather to an engine/gearbox earth point.
Note In any case, it is possible to keep the engine
running by deactivating the Start&Stop system.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
In the case of malfunction the Start&Stop system is
disabled. The driver is informed of the problem by the
general failure warning light
A-fig. 99, where provided, coming on with an
information message and the system failure symbol
B-fig. 5 in the control panel. In this case, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
CAR INACTIVITY fig. 100
In the case of car inactivity, special attention must be paid
due to the disconnection of the battery power supply.
Proceed as follows: detach the connector A (by pressing
button B) from sensor C for monitoring the status of the
battery installed on the negative battery pole D. This
sensor should never be disconnected from the pole except
if the battery is replaced.
When replacing the battery, always
contact an Abarth Dealership. Replace
the battery using a new one of the same type
(HEAVY DUTY) and having the same
specifications.
WARNING
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STARTING THE ENGINE
EMERGENCY STARTING
If the instrument panel warning light
Ystays on
permanently, contact an Abarth Dealership immediately.
IN AN EMERGENCY
In an emergency we recommend that you call the free-phone number found o\
n the Warranty Booklet. You can
also find the Abarth Dealership nearest to you on the web site www.fiat.\
com.
This procedure must be performed by
expert personnel because incorrect
actions could cause electrical discharge of
considerable intensity. Furthermore, battery
fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames away
from the battery. No smoking. Do not cause
sparks.
WARNING
IMPORTANT For the jump starting procedure, refer to
“Knowing your car” section, paragraph “Start&Stop
system”.
fig. 126F0U187Ab
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JUMP STARTING fig. 126
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using an
auxiliary battery with the same capacity or a little higher
than the flat one. It is advisable to contact an Abarth
Dealership to check/replace th e battery.
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SAFETY
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AND MESSAGES
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EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
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CONTENTS
– tips for extending
battery life .................................... 194
Bi-zone automatic climate control system ............................ 44
Body – body vers ion codes ................ 207
– cleaning, care and
maintenance ................................ 200
– maintenance ............................. 202
Bodywork codes ........................... 207
Bodywork paint identification plate ...................... 206
Bodywork ve rsions ...................... 207
Bonnet – opening/closing ........................ 81
Boot ................................................. 76
– closing th e tailgate ................... 77
– expanding the boot ................ 78
– opening the boot in
an emer gency .............................. 77
– removing the pa rcel shelf ...... 80
– tailgate op ening ....................... 76
Boot courtesy light ....................... 57
– bulb replace ment .................... 169
Boot – closing th e tailgate .................. 77 – expanding
the boot ................ 78
– opening th e tailgate ................ 76
– opening the tailgate in
an emer gency .............................. 77
– removing the pa rcel shelf ...... 80
Brake Assist (s ystem) .................. 87
Brake Assist system ..................... 87
Brake fluid – checking levels and
topping up .................................... 191
– specifications ............................ 218
Brake lights – bulb replace ment .................... 165
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 replace ment ........................... 158
ABS ................................................. 85
– Brake Assist ............................. 87
ABS system .................................... 85
– Brake Assist ............................. 87
Accessories purchased by the owner .................................... 105
Additional brake light (third brake light)
– bulb replace ment .................... 166
Air filter .......................................... 192
Air recirculati on ........................ 43-46
Air vents ......................................... 38
Airbag deactivation ....................... 126
Alarm .............................................. 9
Ashtray ............................................. 65
ASR (system) .................................. 89
Battery
– checking the charge and
the electrolyte leve l ................... 193
– jump starting ............................ 151
– maintenance ............................. 193
– recharging ................................. 177
– replacement ............................. 193
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AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
Engine compartment – checking le vels ......................... 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 lig ht ................................ 15
Engine immobiliser (Fiat CODE) ................................ 4
Engine mark ing .............................. 206
Engine oil – checking levels and
topping up .................................... 188
– consumpt ion ............................ 188
– technical specifications .......... 217
Engine start ing ............................... 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 c odes ................207
– marking ..................................... 206
– stopping the engine ................ 133
– technical specifications .......... 207
Environment (protec tion) ........... 108
EOBD (system) ............................. 92
ESP (system) .................................. 88
External lights (switching on) ..... 49
"e-GSI" system (Gear Shift Indicator) ................ 103
Fiat CODE .................................... 4
Fix&Go Automatic (rapid tyre re pair kit) ................ 152
Flashing (main beams) .................. 50
Fluids (specifications) ......... 217-218
Fluids and lubricants – refuelling ................................... 216
– specifications ..................217-218
Fog lights – bulb replace ment .................... 164
– Cornering Ligh ts function ..... 51
– switching on ............................. 58
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replace ment .................... 162
– switching on ............................. 49
– switching on ............................. 50
Direction Indicators – front bulb repla cement .......... 163
– rear bulb repla cement ........... 165
– side bulb replacement ............ 164
– switching on ............................. 50
Document holder pocket ........... 66
Door po ckets ................................ 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 insi de ...................................... 72
– pockets ..................................... 63
DSS (Driving Sport Switch) (car dynamic control system) ... 96
Electrical/electronic devices
(important notes for
installation) .................................. 106
Engine c odes .................................. 207
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