2014 FIAT PUNTO heating

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AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYTECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICESSERVICE
AND CARE
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPERSBLADES
Regularly clean the rubber part using ap-
propriate products; TUTELA PRO-
FESSIONAL SC35is recommended.
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is
misshapen or worn. In any event, it is ad-
visable to replace them approximately
once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the
possibility of damage to the blades:❒
make sure that the rubber part is not
frozen to the windscreen in sub-zero
temperatures. Use an antifreeze prod-
uct to release it if required;
❒
remove any snow from the glass: in ad-
dition to protecting the blades, this pre-
vents the electric motor from over-
heating;
❒
do not operate the windscreen wipers
on dry glass.
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
RUBBER TUBESAs far as the brake system and fuel rubber
hoses are concerned, stick closely to the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan” in this section.
Ozone, high temperatures and a pro-
longed lack of fluid in the system may
cause hardening and cracking of the tubes,
which could result in leaks. Careful in-
spections are therefore necessary.
If the pressure is too low, the
tyre will overheat and could
be seriously damaged.
WARNING
Avoid switching the tyres
from the right side of the ve-
hicle to the left side and vice versa.
WARNING
Do not re-spray alloy wheel
rims at temperatures higher
than 150 °C. The mechanical char-
acteristics of the wheels may be
compromised.
WARNING
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SAFETYSTARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYTECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICESSERVICE
AND CARE
Standard upkeep of the paintwork consists
of washing the vehicle: the frequency de-
pends on the conditions and environment
where the vehicle is used. For example, it
is advisable to wash the car more often in
areas with high atmospheric pollution or
on gritted roads.
To wash the car properly, proceed as fol-
lows:❒
if taking your car through an automat-
ic car wash, remove the aerial from the
roof;
❒
wash the body using a low-pressure jet
of water;
❒
use a sponge to wipe a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
❒
rinse with plenty of water and dry with
a jet of air or a chamois leather.
Take particular care when drying the less
visible parts, such as the door, bonnet and
headlight frames, where water can stagnate
more easily. It is a good idea to leave the
car in the open for a while after washing
it to give time for the water to evaporate.Do not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may
alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substances that fall off many
species give the paint a dull appearance
and increase the possibility of triggering
rust processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings should be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
Detergents pollute water. The
vehicle should be washed only
in areas equipped for collect-
ing and purifying the liquids
used in the washing process.
Windows
Use specific detergents to clean the win-
dows.
Also use clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
gently with a cloth in the direction of the
filaments to avoid damaging the heating
device.
Engine compartment
Wash the engine compartment thor-
oughly at the end of every winter. Be care-
ful not to direct the jet of water onto elec-
tronic control units. Adequately protect
the upper air vents to prevent damage to
the windscreen wiper motor. Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT Washing should take place
with a cold engine and with the key at
STOP. After the wash, make sure that
the various protective devices (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been removed
or damaged.
Front headlights
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic sub-
stances (e.g. petrol) or ketenes (e.g. ace-
tone) for cleaning the plastic lenses of the
front headlights.
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AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICES
Follow Me Home (device) .......... 48
Front airbags .................................. 103
Front roof lights
– bulb replacement .................... 152
– control ...................................... 51
Fuel cut-off system ....................... 55
Fuel flap ........................................... 89
Fuel gauge ....................................... 15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 89
Fuel
– fuel cut-off system .................. 55
– gauge ......................................... 15
Fuses (replacement) ..................... 153Gearbox
– using the manual gearbox ..... 114
Glove box ...................................... 57
Glove compartment ..................... 56
Glove compartments ................... 56H
andbrake .................................... 114
Hazard lights .................................. 53
Head restraints ............................. 34
Headlights ....................................... 70
– Adjusting headlights abroad... 71
– beam orientation..................... 70– headlight alignment
corrector ................................... 70
Heated rear window .........40-45-54
Heating and ventilation ................ 37
Heating/ventilation system ......... 37
Hill Holder system ....................... 74
Hydraulic Brake Assist ................ 74
Identification data ......................... 186
In an emergency ............................ 133
Installing the tow hook ................ 117
Instrument panel ........................... 13
Interior fittings .............................. 56
Interior ............................................. 184Jack .................................................. 137Key with remote control ........... 8
– Replacing the battery of the
key with remote control ...... 9
– Replacing the cover of the
remote control ....................... 9
Key without remote control....... 10
Keys ................................................. 8Levels ............................................. 172
Load limiters .................................. 94
Luggage compartment ................. 65
– extension ................................... 66
Electric windows........................... 63
Emergency rear door
locking device .............................. 62
Engine .............................................. 189
– identification code .................. 188
– marking ..................................... 187
– specifications ............................ 189
Engine compartment..................... 172
Engine coolant gauge ................... 15
Engine coolant level ..................... 175
Engine oil level ............................... 174
Engine oil
– checking the level ................... 174
– consumption ............................ 174
– technical specifications .......... 200
EOBD (system) ............................. 76
ESP (system) .................................. 73
Exterior lights ................................ 47Fiat CODE (system) ................... 6
Fire extinguisher ........................... 59
Fix&Go automatic ........................ 140
Flashing the headlights ................. 47
Fluids and lubricants ..................... 200
Fog lights
– bulb replacement .................... 149
– control button ......................... 53
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONThe presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
1. Side adjustable air vents - 2.Side fixed air vents - 3.Right steering column stalk: windscreen, rear window wiper and trip com-
puter controls - 4.Instrument panel - 5.Left steering column stalk: external lights - 6.Dashboard controls - 7.Central adjustable air
vents - 8.Upper fixed air vent - 9.Front passenger’s air bag - 10.Glovebox - 11.Sound system (where provided) - 12.Heating/ven-
tilation/climate controls - 13.Ignition switch - 14.Driver’s air bag - 15.Steering wheel adjusting lever - 16.Control plate: front
fog lights/rear fog lights/headlight aiming device/digital display/multifunction display.
F0M0426m
fig. 1
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