2014 FIAT PUNTO technical specifications

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BONNETOPENING
Proceed as follows:❒
pull the lever fig. 89in the direction
of the arrow;
❒
pull catch A-fig. 90as shown in the
diagram;
❒
lift the bonnet and at the same time re-
lease the support prop from its locking
device D-fig. 91, then insert the end
C-fig. 92 into hole Eon the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet,
check that the windscreen wiper arms are
not lifted from the windscreen.
CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
❒
hold the bonnet up with one hand and
with the other remove support rod
C-fig. 92 from hole Eand fit it back in-
to its catch D-fig. 91;
fig. 90
F0M605m
fig. 89
F0M0135m
❒
lower the bonnet to about 20 cen-
timetres above the engine compart-
ment and then let it drop. Make sure
that the bonnet is closed correctly and
not just in the safety position by trying
to lift it. If it is not perfectly closed, do
not try to press the bonnet lid down
but open it and repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bon-
net is closed properly to avoid it opening
while the car is travelling.
fig. 91
F0M0413m
fig. 92
F0M0133m
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For safety reasons, the bon-
net must always be perfect-
ly closed while travelling. Make sure
that the bonnet is perfectly closed
and that the lock is engaged. If you
discover during travel that the lock
is not fully engaged, stop immediate-
ly and close the bonnet in the correct
manner.
WARNING
If the supporting rod is not
positioned correctly, the
bonnet may fall violently.
WARNING
Perform these operations on-
ly when the car is stationary.
WARNING
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK3-door versions
The front hooks are located at points
A-fig. 93.
The rear hooks are set at points Bmarked
by the (
O) symbols on the rear side win-
dows.
5-door versions
The front hooks are located at points
A-fig. 93.
The rear hooks are set at points Band are
marked by a groove on the upper part of
the door frame.IMPORTANT Follow the instructions
contained in the assembly kit carefully. As-
sembly must be performed by qualified
personnel.
fig. 93
F0M0102m
After travelling for a short
distance, check that the fas-
tening screws are correctly tightened.
WARNING
Strictly adhere to the laws in
force concerning maximum
clearance.
Distribute the load evenly
and, when driving, bear in
mind the increased sensitivity of the
vehicle to side wind.
WARNING
Never exceed the permitted
load (see “Technical data”
section).
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HEADLIGHTSLIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct direction of the headlights is
essential for the comfort and safety of the
driver and other road users. The head-
lights must be correctly directed to ensure
the best visibility. Contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship to have the direction checked and, if
necessary, adjusted.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR
This device works with the key at MAR
and the dipped beam headlights on. The
car will slant backwards when it is loaded,
raising the light beam. The beams must
therefore be aimed again in this case.Headlight alignment adjustment
fig. 94
To adjust, press buttons Òand Óon the
control panel.
The display located on the instrument pan-
el provides the visual indication of the po-
sitions during the adjustment operation.
Position 0– one or two people on front
seats.
Position 1– five people.
Position 2– five people + load in the boot.
Position 3– driver + maximum admitted
load in the boot.
IMPORTANT Check the beam alignment
every time the load transported changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have the di-
rection checked and, if necessary, adjusted.
fig. 94
F0M0103m
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HEADLIGHT BEAM
ADJUSTMENT ABROAD
fig. 95-96
The dipped headlights are adjusted to
work in the country where the vehicle
was originally purchased. In countries
where vehicles are driven on the other
side of the road, the beams are aligned by
applying a specially designed adhesive film
in order not to dazzle the vehicles trav-
elling in the opposite direction.
Such film is provided by Lineaccessori
Fiat and is available at Fiat Dealerships.
The illustrations refer to the changeover
from driving on the left to driving on the
right.
fig. 95
F0M0657m
fig. 96
F0M0656m
165
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R 151
50
130
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ABS SYSTEM If you have never driven a vehicle with
ABS before, it is advisable to perform
a few tests on slippery ground, naturally in
conditions of safety and respecting the
highway code of the country where you
are driving. Read the following informa-
tion carefully.
ABS is an integral part of the braking sys-
tem which prevents, whatever the road
conditions and force applied to the brake
pedal, the wheels from locking and con-
sequently sliding under braking, thus en-
suring that the vehicle remains under con-
trol even during emergency braking.
The system is completed by EBD (Elec-
tronic Brakeforce Distribution), which dis-
tributes the braking action between front
and rear wheels.
IMPORTANT For the maximum efficien-
cy of the braking system, a bedding-in pe-
riod of about 500 km is needed (for a new
vehicle or after having replaced the brake
pads/discs): during this period it is better
to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
braking.
The ABS gets the most from
the available grip, but it can-
not improve it; you should therefore
take every care when driving on slip-
pery surfaces and not take unneces-
sary risks.
WARNING
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
The driver can tell the ABS system has
been activated because the brake pedal
pulsates slightly and the system gets nois-
ier: this means that the car speed should
be altered to fit the type of road surface.
MECHANICAL BRAKE ASSIST
(emergency braking assistance)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system (which cannot be deactivat-
ed) recognises emergency braking condi-
tions according to the speed of operation
of the brake pedal and provides an addi-
tional hydraulic braking pressure to sup-
port that provided by the driver. This al-
lows faster and more powerful operation
of the braking system.
IMPORTANT When the Mechanical
Brake Assist is activated noises can be
heard from the system. This is normal.
Anyway, while braking keep the brake
pedal depressed.
If the ABS cuts in, it is a sign
that the grip between tyre
and the road surface has reached the
limit: you must slow down to match
the speed to the road grip available.
WARNING
FAILURE INDICATIONS
ABS failure
This is indicated by the
>
warning light
on the instrument panel together with the
dedicated message on the multifunction
display (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) coming on (see “Warning lights and
messages” section).
In this case, the braking system will work
as normal, but without the extra capacity
offered by the ABS system. Drive care-
fully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
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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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SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESP system is automatically activat-
ed when the car is started and cannot be
de-activated.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In the event of a failure, the ESP will be au-
tomatically switched off and the
á
warn-
ing light will come on permanently on the
instrument panel along with a message on
the multifunction display (for versions/
markets, where provided) (see “Warning
lights and messages” section). The LED on
the ASR OFF button will also light up.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as pos-
sible if this happens.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST
(integrated ESP emergency
braking assistance)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system (which is compulsory) recog-
nises emergency braking according to the
speed of operation of the brake pedal and
provides additional hydraulic braking pres-
sure to support that applied by the driver.
This allows faster and more powerful op-
eration of the braking system.
The Hydraulic Brake Assist is deactivat-
ed on versions equipped with ESP, in the
event of an ESP system failure (indicated
by warning light
á
switching on together
with the message in the multifunctional
display, for versions/markets, where pro-
vided).
Do not take unnecessary
risks, even if your vehicle is
fitted with an ESP system. Your dri-
ving style must always be suited to the
road conditions, visibility and traffic.
The driver is always ultimately re-
sponsible for road safety.
WARNING
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ESP system,
making hill-starts easier.
It is automatically activated in the follow-
ing conditions:❒
uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with
a gradient higher than 5%, engine run-
ning, brake pedal pressed and gearbox
in neutral or gear other than reverse;
❒
downhill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pedal pressed and re-
verse gear engaged.
At pick-up, the ESP system control unit
will maintain the braking pressure at the
wheels until the necessary engine torque
for moving away is reached or, in any case,
for a maximum of 2 seconds in order to
move easily from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.If the vehicle has not departed after this
time, the system will deactivate automat-
ically by gradually releasing the brake
force.
At release, the typical brake disengage-
ment noise indicating that the car is go-
ing to move will be heard.
Failure indications
System failure is indicated by the turning
on of warning light *on the instrument
panel with digital display and warning light
á
on the instrument panel with multi-
function display (for versions/markets,
where provided) (see section “Warning
lights and messages”).
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake; therefore, never leave
the vehicle without having engaged the
handbrake, turned the engine off and se-
lected first gear.
For the correct operation of
the ESP and ASR systems it
is vital that the tyres are the same
type on all the wheels, in perfect con-
dition and, above all, the recom-
mended size.
WARNING
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MSR system
(engine braking regulation)
This is an integral part of the ASR system
that, in case of sudden gear shifting, cuts
in to provide torque to the engine, thus
preventing excessive driving wheel drag
that, especially in poor grip conditions, can
lead to loss of stability.Switching the system
on/off fig. 97
The ASR system switches on automatically
each time the engine is started.
When travelling, the ASR can be switched
off and on again by pressing button Alo-
cated on the dashboard fig. 97. If the system is off, the LED on the button
lights up together with a message shown
on the multifunction display (for versions/
markets, where provided).
If the ASR is switched off when travelling,
it will turn on again automatically the next
time the engine is started.
When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn the
ASR off: in fact, in these conditions, the
driving wheels skidding when moving off
makes it possible to get better traction.
For the correct operation of
the ESP and ASR systems it
is vital that the tyres are the same
type on all the wheels, in perfect con-
dition and, above all, the recom-
mended size.
WARNING
fig. 97
ASR
OFF
F0M0109m
ASR SYSTEM (Anti-slip Regulator)
This function controls car drive and cuts
in automatically every time one or both
driving wheels skid.
Depending on how skiddy the road is,
two different control systems are acti-
vated:❒
if the skidding involves both drive
wheels, the ASR function intervenes
by reducing the power transmitted by
the engine;
❒
if the skidding involves only one dri-
ving wheel, the ASR system cuts in by
automatically braking the wheel that
is sliding.
The ASR system is particularly helpful in
the following circumstances:
❒
skidding of the inner wheel when cor-
nering due to the effect of dynamic
load changes or excessive acceleration;
❒
too much power transmitted to the
wheels in relation to the conditions of
the road surface;
❒
acceleration on slippery, snowy or
icy surfaces;
❒
loss of grip on a wet surface (aqua-
planing).
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