2014 FIAT PUNTO lock

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AND CARETECHNICAL
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AND DEVICES
ESP SYSTEM (Electronic
Stability Program) (for versions/markets, where provided)This is an electronic system that controls
car stability in the event of tyre grip loss,
helping to maintain directional control.
The ESP system is therefore particularly
useful when road surface grip changes.
In addition to the ESP system, ASR system
and Hill Holder, the MSR system (adjusting
the engine braking torque) and the HBA
system (improving the braking force dur-
ing emergency braking) are also provided
(for versions/markets, where provided).
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is signalled by the flashing of warn-
ing light
á
on the instrument panel, to in-
form the driver that the car is in critical
stability and grip conditions.
When the ABS cuts in and
you feel the brake pedal pul-
sating, do not remove your foot, but
keep the pedal pushed down; in do-
ing so you, will stop in the shortest
distance possible under the road con-
ditions at the time.
WARNING
EBD failure
This is indicated by the
>
and
x
warn-
ing lights on the instrument panel togeth-
er with the dedicated message on the mul-
tifunction display (for versions/markets,
where provided) coming on (see “Warn-
ing lights and messages” section).
In this case, the rear wheels may sudden-
ly lock and the vehicle may swerve when
braking sharply. Drive carefully to the
nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.
If only the
x
warning light
on the instrument panel
lights up (together with a message in
the multifunction display, for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) stop
the vehicle immediately and contact
the nearest Fiat Dealership. Fluid
leaking from the hydraulic system will
compromise the operation of the
braking system, whether it is of the
conventional type or with ABS.
WARNING
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FAILURE INDICATIONS
Any failure of the electric power steering
system is indicated by instrument panel
warning light
g
coming on together with
a message on the multifunction display (for
versions/markets, where provided) (see
section “Warning lights and messages”).
In the event of electric power steering sys-
tem failure, the car can be driven with me-
chanical steering.
IMPORTANT In some circumstances, fac-
tors independent of the electric power
steering could cause the
g
warning light
in the instrument panel to come on.
In this case, stop the car immediately,
switch off the engine for about 20 seconds
and then restart the car. If the warning
light
g
is still on, along with the message
on the multifunction display (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided), contact
a Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT The steering may become
stiffer during parking manoeuvres that re-
quire a lot of turns of the wheel. This is
normal and is caused by the electric con-
trol motor overheating protection system.
No repairs are needed. The power steer-
ing system will start working properly
again the next time the car is used.
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out any after-market
operation involving steering system or
steering column modifications (e.g. in-
stallation of anti-theft device) that
could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and
also result in the car failing to com-
ply with regulations.
WARNING
Before servicing the car,
switch off the engine and re-
move the key from the ignition to ac-
tivate the steering lock. This is espe-
cially important when the car wheels
are not touching the ground. If this
is not possible (for example if the key
needs to be turned to MAR or the en-
gine must be running), remove the
main fuse that protects the electric
power steering.
WARNING
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FUEL TANK CAP fig. 111
To carry out refuelling, open lid Aand un-
screw cap B; the cap is fitted with a de-
vice Cwhich fastens it to the lid so it can-
not be mislaid.
In some versions, cap Bmay be provided
with a lock and key; use the ignition key
to access the flap A, turn it anti-clockwise
and unscrew the cap itself.
The hermetic seal may cause a slight in-
crease in pressure in the tank. A suction
noise when you release the cap is there-
fore entirely normal.
When refuelling, hook the cap onto the
device inside the lid as shown in fig. 111.fig. 111
F0M0138m
Do not place naked flames
or lit cigarettes near to the
fuel tank opening: fire risk. Keep your
face away from the fuel tank open-
ing to avoid breathing in harmful
vapours.
WARNING
Filling the tank
To fill the tank completely, top up twice
after the first click of the trigger. Further
top ups could cause faults in the fuel sup-
ply system.
PROTECTING
THE ENVIRONMENTThe devices for reducing petrol engine
emissions are the following:❒
three-way catalytic converter;
❒
Lambda sensors;
❒
fuel evaporation prevention system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even
for a test, with one or more spark plugs
disconnected.
The following devices are used for reduc-
ing diesel fuel engine emissions:
❒
oxidising catalytic converter;
❒
exhaust gas recirculation system (E.G.R.);
❒
diesel particulate filter (DPF) (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided).
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The reel may lock up when the car is
parked on a steep slope: this is perfectly
normal. Furthermore, the reel mechanism
locks the belt if it is pulled sharply or in
the event of sudden braking, collisions and
high-speed bends.
The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat
belts with three anchor points and a reel.
The rear seat belts must be worn as per
fig. 2(with safety belt for the middle seat)
or as per fig. 3(two rear seats, for ver-
sions/markets where provided).
SEAT BELTSUSING THE SEAT BELTS fig. 1
The belt should be worn keeping the tor-
so straight and rested against the seat
back.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the tongue
Aand insert it into the buckle B, until
hearing the locking click.
If the seat belt jams, let it rewind for
a short stretch, then pull it out again with-
out jerking.
Press button Cto release the belt. Guide
the belt while it is being rewound, to pre-
vent twisting.
Through the reel, the belt automatically
adapts to the body of the passenger wear-
ing it, allowing freedom of movement.
fig. 1
F0M0040m
fig. 2
F0M0041m
fig. 3
F0M0502m
Never press button C-fig. 1
when travelling.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT The back rest is correctly
locked into place when the red band next
to the backrest release handles fig. 4dis-
appears. This red band indicates that the
backrest is not secured. When returning
the backrest to its normal position, make
sure it is correctly fastened and you hear
the lock click.
IMPORTANT After putting the seats back
to their normal position, restore the seat
belt position to make them ready for use.
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fig. 4
F0M0042m
Remember that, in the event
of a violent collision, back
seat passengers not wearing seat belts
represent a serious danger for the
front seat passengers as well as for
themselves.
WARNING
Make sure the backrest is
properly secured at both
sides to prevent it moving forward in
the event of sharp braking that may
cause injuries to passengers.
WARNING
SBR SYSTEM The car is fitted with the SBR system (Seat
Belt Reminder), consisting of an audible
warning which, together with the turning
on of the warning light
<
on the instru-
ment panel, warns the driver and/or the
front passenger
(for versions/markets,
where provided), that they need to fasten
their seat belt.
For permanent deactivation, contact a Fi-
at Dealership.
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(for versions/markets, where provided)

PRETENSIONERSTo increase the efficiency of the seat belts,
the car is fitted with front pretensioners.
These devices, in the event of a violent
crash, rewind the seat belts by a few cen-
timetres. In this way, they ensure that the
seat belt adheres perfectly to the wearer
before the restraining action begins.
The seat belt reel locks to indicate that the
pretensioners have intervened; the seat
belt cannot be drawn back up even when
guiding it manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de-
gree of protection from the action of the
pretensioning device, wear the seat belt
tight to the chest and pelvis.
A slight amount of smoke may be detect-
ed during operation of the pretensioners.
This smoke is not harmful and does not
indicate a fire.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication.
Anything that modifies its original condi-
tions invalidates its efficiency.
If, due to unusual natural events (floods,
sea storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water and mud, it must be
replaced.LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger safety, the front
seat belt reels contain a load limiter which
controls the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the belt restraining ac-
tion in the event of a head-on collision.
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The pretensioner can be
used only once. Go to a Fiat
Dealership to have it replaced after
it has been deployed.
WARNING
Operations which lead to
knocks, vibrations or lo-
calised heating (over 100 °C
for a maximum of 6 hours) in
the area around the pretensioners may
cause damage or trigger them. Contact
a Fiat Dealership for any assistance.
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112SAFETY
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LIGHTS AND
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EMERGENCYSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
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AND DEVICESSTARTING
AND DRIVING
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the in-
strument panel warning light
Y
remains
lit together with warning light
U
, turn the
key to STOPand then back to MAR; if
the warning lights remain on, try using the
other keys provided with the car.
IMPORTANT If the instrument panel
warning light
Y
stays on permanently,
contact a Fiat Dealership immediately.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key
at MARwhen the engine is off.
STARTING PROCEDURE
FOR DIESEL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:❒
ensure that the handbrake is on;
❒
put the gear lever into neutral;
❒
turn the ignition key to MAR: the
warning lights
m
and
Y
on the in-
strument panel will turn on;
❒
wait for the warning lights
Y
and
m
to turn off. The hotter the engine is, the
quicker this will happen;
❒
press the clutch pedal all the way down
without touching the accelerator;
STARTING THE ENGINEThe car is fitted with an electronic engine
lock device: if the engine fails to start, see
the paragraph on “The Fiat CODE sys-
tem” in the “Dashboard and controls”
section.
The engine may be noisier during the first
few seconds of operation, particularly af-
ter a long period of inactivity. This is a fea-
ture of hydraulic tappets, the timing sys-
tem chosen to reduce the number of
servicing interventions, and effects neither
functionality nor reliability.
We recommend that during
the initial period you do not
drive to full car performance
(e.g. excessive acceleration,
long journeys at top speed, sharp brak-
ing etc.).
When the engine is switched
off, never leave the key in
the ignition switch to prevent
draining the battery.
It is dangerous to have the
engine running indoors. The
engine consumes oxygen and pro-
duces carbon dioxide, carbon monox-
ide and other toxic gases.
WARNING
Remember that the brake
booster and power steering
are not operational until the engine
has been started, therefore you need
to apply much more force than usu-
al to the brake pedal and steering
wheel.
WARNING
STARTING PROCEDURE
FOR PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:❒
ensure that the handbrake is on;
❒
put the gear lever into neutral;
❒
press the clutch pedal all the way down
without touching the accelerator;
❒
turn the ignition key to AVVand re-
lease it the moment the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first at-
tempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating the starting procedure.
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AND DRIVING
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership to have the hand-
brake adjusted.
When the handbrake is on and the igni-
tion key is at MAR, the instrument panel
warning light
x
will come on.
To release the handbrake, proceed as
follows:
❒
pull up slightly on the lever and press
release button A;
❒
hold button Adown and lower the
lever. The
x
warning light on the in-
strument panel will go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.
PARKING THE VEHICLEProceed as follows:❒
stop the engine and engage the hand-
brake;
❒
engage a gear (first gear if the vehicle
is parked uphill or reverse if it is facing
downhill) and leave the wheels turned.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is
also advisable to block the wheels with
a wedge or stone. Do not leave the key in
the ignition switch as this drains the bat-
tery. Always remove the key when you
leave the car.
Never leave children unat-
tended in the car. Always re-
move the ignition key when leaving
the car and take it with you.
WARNING
fig. 1
F0M0115m
HANDBRAKE fig. 1
The handbrake is located between the
two front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to operate the
handbrake. Four or five notches are nor-
mally sufficient to secure the car on flat
terrain, while nine or ten may be neces-
sary on a steep slope with the car loaded.
USING THE MANUAL
GEARBOXTo engage the gears, press the clutch ped-
al down fully and shift the gear lever into
one of the required positions (a diagram
is shown on the knob fig. 2).
IMPORTANT Reverse may be engaged
only when the car is at a standstill. With
the engine running, wait for at least 2 sec-
onds with the clutch pedal fully depressed
before engaging reverse to prevent dam-
age to the gears and grating.
To engage reverse Rfrom neutral, lift ring
Aunder the knob and at the same time
move the gearshift lever to the right and
then backwards fig. 2.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should be
used only to change gear. Do not drive
with your foot resting on the clutch ped-
al, however slightly. For versions/markets,
where provided, the electronic clutch
control can intervene if it interprets the
incorrect driving style as a fault.
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