2012 Abarth Punto radio

Dear Customer,
Thank you for selecting Abarth and congratulations on your choice of an \
Abarth Punto.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features o\
f your car and use it in the best possible
way.
You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first\
time.
It contains important information, advice and instructions for the use o\
f the car which will help you get the very best
out of your Abarth.
Read the warnings and indications, marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;
car safety;environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Abarth offers to i\
ts customers:
❒the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its v\
alidity
❒the range of additional services available to Abarth Customers.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
❒OWNER HANDBOOK 1-220
❒RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION 257-258
❒RADIO221-254
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
DASHBOARD
The presence and position of the controls, instruments and gauges may va\
ry depending on the version.
F0U001Abfig. 1
1.Adjustable side air vents – 2.Fixed side air vents – 3.Left steering column stalk: external lights – 4.Instrument
panel –
5.Right steering column stalk: windscreen wiper controls, rear window wipe\
r, trip computer – 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.Ignition device – 16.Front airbag
– driver’s side –
17. Steering wheel adjustment lever – 18.Control panel: headlamp alignment adjustment/
reconfigurable multifunction display.
CONTENTS TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
IN AN
EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES STARTING
AND DRIVING SAFETY
KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
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THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
This is an electronic engine locking system which
increases protection against attempted thefts of the car.
It is automatically activated when the ignition key is
removed.
An electronic device is fitted in each ignition key grip.
The device transmits a radio-frequency signal when the
engine is started through a special aerial built into the
ignition switch. The modulated signal, which changes
each time the engine is started, is the “password”, by
means of which the control unit recognises the key and
enables to start the engine.
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started by turning the ignition
key to MAR, the Fiat CODE system control unit sends
a recognition code to the engine control unit to
deactivate the immobiliser.
The acknowledgement code is sent only if the Fiat
CODE system control unit has recognised the code
transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Fiat
CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine
management control unit.
If the code is not recognised correctly during ignition,
the
Ywarning light comes on in the instrument panel.
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or
actually on some of the components of your car. These
labels bear symbols that remind you of the precautions
to be taken as regards that particular component.
The plate summarising the symbols used can be found
under the bonnet, fig. 2.
F0U003Abfig. 2
CONTENTS
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
IN AN
EMERGENCY
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES STARTING
AND DRIVING SAFETY
KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
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CONTENTS TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
IN AN
EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES STARTING
AND DRIVING SAFETY
KNOWING
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CONTROL BUTTONS FOR
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY fig. 17
+To scroll through the displayed menu and the
related options upwards or to increase the value
displayed.
MENUPress briefly to access the menu and/or
ESCgo to the next screen or confirm your choice.
Hold pressed to go back to the standard
screen.
–To scroll through the displayed menu and the related
options downwards or to decrease the value
displayed.
Note Buttons + and –activate different functions
according to the following situations: Passenger compartment light adjustment
– on the standard screen, they control instrument panel
brightness, the radio and the automatic climate control
system.
Setup menu
– within the menu, they allow you to scroll up and
down through the options;
– during setting operations they allow an increase or
decrease.
F0U017Abfig. 17
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Hold down the MENU ESC button:
– to return to the set up menu if you are in the main
menu;
– to return to the main menu if you are at another point
of the menu (e.g.: at submenu option setting level, at
submenu level or at main menu option setting level);
– to save only the settings already stored (and
confirmed by pressing the MENU ESC button).
The setup menu environment is timed. Only the changes
saved by the user (having been confirmed by briefly
pressing MENU ESC) will be stored when the menu is
automatically closed. The menu consists of the following items:
– MENU
– SPEED BEEP
– CORNERING LIGHTS
– RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets where provided)
– TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
– SET TIME
– SET DATE
– FIRST PAGE
– SEE RADIO
– AUTOCLOSE
– UNITS OF MEASUREMENT:
– LANGUAGE
– BUZZER VOLUME
– BUTTON VOLUME
– SEAT BELT BEEP/BUZZ.
– SERVICE
– AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
– DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
– EXIT MENU
fig. 18F0U017Ab
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AUTOCLOSE
(Automatic central locking with car
moving)
When activated (On), this function locks the doors
automatically when the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.
Proceed as follows to activate (On) or deactivate (Off)
this function:
– press the MENU ESC button briefly: the display will
show a submenu;
– briefly press MENU ESC: On or Off will flash on the
display (depending on previous setting);
– press +or –to make your choice;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the
submenu screen or hold the button down to go back to
the main menu screen without saving;
– hold MENU ESC pressed to go back to the standard
screen or main menu according to the position in the
menu.
SEE RADIO (Display of audio information)
With this function the display shows information about
the sound system.
– Radio: selected radio station frequency or RDS
message, automatic tuning activation or AutoSTore;
– audio CD, MP3 CD: track number;
– CD Changer: CD number and track number;
To show the sound system information on the display
(On) or clear it (Off), proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: On or Off will flash on the
display (depending on previous setting);
– press
+or –to make your choice;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
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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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