2012 FIAT PUNTO warning

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WINDOW WASHING
The right stalk fig. 41 controls windscreen
wiper/washer and rear window wiper/
washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
This can work only when the key is turned
to MAR.
The twist switch on the right stalk can be
moved to four different positions:
O windscreen wiper off;
≤ intermittent operation;
≥ continuous slow operation;
¥ continuous fast operation.
Move the stalk to position A (temporary)
to limit operation to the time for which
the stalk is held in this position. When re-
leased, the stalk returns to its default po-
sition, automatically stopping the wiper. Do not use the windscreen
wiper to remove layers of
snow or ice from the wind-
screen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wipers may be subjected to
excessive stress, prompting interven-
tion from the motor protection which
prevents operation for a few seconds.
If operation is not restored, even after
turning the key and restarting the en-
gine, go to a Fiat Dealership.
With the twist switch in position ≤, the
windscreen wiper will automatically adapt
to the speed of the car. IMPORTANT Replace the wiper blades as
specified in the “Car maintenance” sec-
tion.
fig. 41F0M0612m
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
(temporary position) to operate the wind-
screen washer.
Keeping the stalk pulled for more than half
a second, with just one movement it is
possible to operate the washer jet and the
wiper at the same time.
The wiper stops working three strokes af-
ter releasing the stalk.
A further stroke 6 seconds later com-
pletes the wiping operation.
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REAR WINDOW WASHER/WIPER
fig. 41
This can work only when the key is turned
to MAR.
The function stops when the stalk is re-
leased.
Turning the twist switch from Oto
'will
operate the rear window wiper as follows:
❒intermittent operation if the wind-
screen wiper is off;
❒synchronised operation (but with half-
stroke frequency) when the windscreen
wiper is on;
❒continuous operation with reverse en-
gaged and function on. Do not use the rear window
wiper to remove layers of
snow or ice. In such condi-
tions, the rear window wiper
may be subjected to excessive stress,
prompting intervention from the mo-
tor protection which prevents opera-
tion for a few seconds. If operation is
not restored, even after turning the key
and restarting the engine, go to a Fiat
Dealership.
The rear window wiper will run in con-
tinuous mode when the windscreen wiper
is on and reverse gear is engaged.
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard
(temporary position) will activate the rear
window washer jet.
Keeping the stalk pushed for more than
half a second will also activate the rear
window wiper.
Smart wash function is activated when the
stalk is released, like for the windscreen
wiper.
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CEILING COURTESY
LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT WITH
TOUCH ACTIVATION
The light will turn on/off by pressing the
right or left side as shown in fig. 43.
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
WITH SPOT LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Switch A-fig. 44 turns these lights on/off.
With switch A-fig. 44in a central posi-
tion, lights C and Dwill turn on/off when
opening/closing the front doors.
With switch A-fig. 44pressed on the left
side, lights C and Dwill always stay off.
With switch A-fig. 44pressed on the
right side, lights C and Dwill always stay
on.
The lights switch on/off progressively. Switch
B-fig. 44 performs the spot light
function; with the ceiling light off, it will
turn on:
❒light Cif pressed on the left side;
❒light Dif pressed on the right side.
fig. 44F0M0065mfig. 43F0M0067m
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Courtesy light timing
On certain versions, to facilitate getting
in/out of the car at night or in poorly-lit ar-
eas, two timed modes have been provided.
TIMING WHEN GETTING INTO THE CAR
The courtesy lights switch on as follows:
❒for about 10 seconds when unlocking
the front doors;
❒for about 3 minutes when opening one
of the side doors;
❒for about 10 seconds when closing the
doors.
The timed period is interrupted when the
ignition is turned to MAR.
TIMING WHEN GETTING OUT OF THE CAR
After removing the key from the ignition,
the courtesy lights switch on as follows:
❒within 2 minutes from turning the en-
gine off for about 10 seconds;
❒when opening one of the side doors for
about 3 minutes;
❒when one of the doors is closed for
a period of about 10 seconds.
The timed period stops automatically
when the doors are locked.
CAUTION Before getting out of the car,
make sure both switches are in the cen-
tral position; when the doors are closed,
the lights switch off to prevent the battery
from running down.
In any case, if the switch is left in the ‘per-
manently on’ position, the courtesy light
goes off automatically 15 minutes after the
engine switching off.
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HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
fig. 45
They are turned on by pressing switch A ,
regardless of the position of the ignition
key.
When the device is on, the lights
Îand
¥on the instrument panel come on.
Press the switch again to turn the lights
off.
The use of hazard lights is governed by the
highway code of the country you are in.
Keep to the rules. Emergency braking
During emergency braking, the hazard
warning lights come on automatically and
lights
Îand ¥on the panel come on at
the same time.
The function switches off automatically
when the nature of the braking changes.
This function complies with the relevant
legal regulations currently in force. FOG LIGHTS fig. 46
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press button 5to activate.
The
5light on the instrument panel will
come on.
Press the button again to turn the lights
off.
When the fog lights are on, the side/tail -
lights and number plate lights also come
on, while the daytime running lights go off
irrespective of the position of the twist
switch.
The use of fog lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which you
are driving. Keep to the rules.
fig. 45F0M0069mfig. 46F0M0070m
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HEATED REAR WINDOW fig. 49
Press button A to activate. The device will
be switched off automatically after ap-
proximately 20 minutes.
fig. 49F0M0036m
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on, only with
the key turned to STOPor removed, by
turning the twist switch on the left stalk
first to O and then to
6or 2.
The
3light on the instrument panel
comes on.
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING SYSTEM fig. 48
Press button A to activate the “CITY”
function (see the “Electric power steering
system” paragraph in this section). When
the function is active, the word CITY is
lit up on the instrument panel. Press the
button again to deactivate the function.
fig. 48F0M0617m
REAR FOG LAMPS fig. 47
Press button 4to turn these lights on
with the dipped beam headlights or the
front fog lights (for versions/markets,
where provided) switched on.
The 4light on the instrument panel will
come on.
Press the button again to turn the lights
off or turn off the dipped beam headlights
and/or the front fog lights (for versions/
markets, where provided).
The use of rear fog lamps is governed by
the highway code of the country you are
in. Keep to the rules.
fig. 47F0M0071m
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Door unlocking in the event of
a crash
If the fuel cut-off switch trips following an
accident, the doors will be automatically
unlocked to allow access to the passenger
compartment and the ceiling lights will be
switched on at the same time. The doors
can always be opened from the inside of
the car by using the appropriate controls.
if no fuel leakage is found and the car is
roadworthy, ensure the correct operation
of the vehicle by adhering to the following
instructions.
DOOR LOCKING fig. 50
To lock all doors at the same time, press
button
A, located on the central console
control panel, regardless of the position
of the ignition key.FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This system triggers after a collision and
activates the following:
❒cut-off of fuel supply with consequent
switching off of the engine;
❒automatic door unlocking;
❒switching on of all interior lights.
When the system has been triggered, the
message “Fuel cut off, see handbook” is
displayed.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment, un-
der the car or near the tank area.
After a crash, turn the key to STOP to
avoid draining the battery.fig. 50F0M0618m
If, after a crash, you smell fu-
el or notice leaks from the
fuel system, do not reactivate the sys-
tem to avoid the risk of fire.
WARNING
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fig. 52F0M0077m
fig. 51F0M0104m
fig. 53F0M0078m
INTERIOR FITTINGS
GLOVE BOX fig. 51-52
Use the handle to open the compartment
A-fig. 51.
Inside the compartment there is a space
A-fig. 52 to keep documents (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided).
GLOVE COMPARTMENTS
glove compartment A-fig. 53 is located in
the dashboard, on the left of the steering
wheel.
The following procedure should be car-
ried out to restore the correct operation
of the vehicle:❒turn the ignition key to
MAR;
❒activate the right-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❒activate the left-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❒activate the right-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the right-hand indicator;
❒activate the left-hand indicator;
❒deactivate the left-hand indicator;
❒turn the key to STOP.
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