2014 FIAT PUNTO jump start

82SAFETYSTARTING
AND DRIVINGWARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESIN AN
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AND CARETECHNICAL
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AND DEVICES
CAR INACTIVITY fig. 103
In the case of car inactivity (or if the bat-
tery is replaced), it is necessary to dis-
connect the battery electric supply; to ex-
ecute this operation very carefully
proceed as follows: press the button A-
fig. 103to remove the connector Bfrom
the sensor Cmonitoring the battery con-
ditions (the latter is on the negative pole
of the battery).EMERGENCY STARTING fig. 104
When jump starting, never connect the
negative lead (–) of the auxiliary battery to
the negative pole A-fig. 104of the car
battery, but rather to an engine/gearbox
earth point.
When replacing the battery,
always go to a Fiat Dealer-
ship. Replace the battery using a new
one of the same type (HEAVY DUTY)
and having the same specifications.
WARNING
fig. 103
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fig. 104
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SAFETYWARNING
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AND CARETECHNICAL
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AND DEVICESSTARTING
AND DRIVING
❒
turn the ignition key to AVVas soon
as the warning light
m
turns off. Wait-
ing too long will waste the work done
by the heater plugs. Release the key as
soon as 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.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the in-
strument panel warning light Y
remains
lit together with warning light m
, 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.
Warning light
m
will blink
for 60 seconds after starting
or during prolonged cranking
to indicate a fault with the
glow plug system. Use the car as nor-
mal if the engine starts, but go to a Fi-
at Dealership as soon as possible.
WARMING UP THE ENGINE
AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED
(petrol and diesel versions)
Proceed as follows:❒
drive off slowly at medium revs, and ac-
celerate smoothly;
❒
do not demand maximum performance
for the first few kilometres. Wait until
the engine coolant gauge starts moving.
Remember that the brake
booster and power steering
are not operational until the
engine has been started, so
you need to apply much more force
than usual to the brake pedal and
steering wheel.
Never jump start the engine
by pushing, towing or driving
downhill. This could cause fu-
el to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to STOPwhile the
engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a long drive, you
should allow the engine to “catch its
breath” before turning it off by letting it
idle to allow the temperature in the en-
gine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the acceler-
ator before turning off the en-
gine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes
fuel and is especially damaging to tur-
bocharged engines.
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGESSERVICE
AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICESIN AN
EMERGENCY
STARTING THE ENGINEEMERGENCY START-UP
If the instrument panel warning light
Y
stays on permanently, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.JUMP STARTING fig. 1
If the battery is flat, the engine may be
started using an auxiliary battery with an
equal or slightly higher capacity than the
flat one. Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒
connect the positive terminals (+near
the terminal) of the two batteries with
a jump lead;
❒
with a second lead, connect the nega-
tive terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery
to an earthing point
Eon the engine or
the gearbox of the car to be started;
❒
start the engine.
❒
when the engine has been started, fol-
low the sequence above in reverse or-
der to remove the leads.
If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not keep trying but contact a Fi-
at Dealership.IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries:
sparks could ignite explosive gas released
from the battery. If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, prevent acciden-
tal contact between metallic parts of the
two cars.
NBFor cars with Start&Stop system, in
case of starting by booster battery, refer
to "Dashboard and controls" chapter,
paragraph "Start&Stop system".
This procedure must be per-
formed by expert personnel
because incorrect actions may cause
considerable electrical discharge. Fur-
thermore, battery fluid is poisonous
and corrosive: avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and lit
cigarettes away from the battery. Do
not create sparks.
WARNING
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AND CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEXCONTROLS
AND DEVICES
Bulb (replacement)
– bulb types ................................. 146
– general information ................ 145Car inactivity ................................. 120
Card/CD holder ........................... 58
Carrying children safely ............... 97
Changing a wheel .......................... 135
Chassis (marking) ......................... 186
Checking levels ............................. 172
Child lock ....................................... 62
Child restraint systems
(suitability for use) ...........100-102
– “Universal Isofix” child
restraint system ...................... 101
Child safety lock ........................... 62
Cigarette lighter ............................ 58
Clutch .............................................. 190
CO2emissions .............................. 203
Code Card ..................................... 8
Consumption
– engine oil .................................. 174
– fuel .............................................. 202
Control buttons ............................ 53Courtesy lights .............................. 51
Cup/can holder ............................. 58
Cup/can holders ............................ 58
Dashboard ..................................... 5
Dashboard and controls ............. 4
Data plates
– body paintwork ....................... 187
– identification data ................... 186
Dead lock (device) ....................... 61
Digital display ................................. 16
Dimensions .................................... 196
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement .................... 148
– control ...................................... 47
Direction indicators
– control ...................................... 48
– front bulb replacement .......... 148
– rear bulb replacement ........... 149
– side bulb replacement ............ 149
Display functions ........................... 24
Door locking ................................. 60
Doors .............................................. 60
A
BS ................................................. 72
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................... 86
Air cleaner ..................................... 177
Alarm .............................................. 10
Armrest .......................................... 57
Ashtray ............................................. 59
ASR .................................................. 75
– activation/deactivation ............ 75
ASR system .................................... 75
Battery
– checking the charge ............... 177
– jump starting ............................ 134
– recharging ................................. 161
– replacement ............................. 177
Bodywork
– servicing .................................... 182
– version codes .......................... 188
Bonnet ............................................ 68
Boot extension .............................. 66
Brake fluid level ............................. 176
Brakes
– fluid level ................................... 176
– specifications ............................ 191
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Tailgate .......................................... 65
Technical specifications ............... 185
Third brake light ........................... 151
Tool kit............................................ 136
Top speeds ..................................... 195
Towing the car .............................. 163
Towing trailers .............................. 116
– installing the tow hook .......... 117
Transmission .................................. 190
Trip computer ............................... 30
Tyre pressures .............................. 194
Tyres
– changing .................................... 135
– correct tyre reading ............... 192
– inflation pressure .................... 195
– maintenance ............................. 179
– provided as standard ............. 194U
sing the manual gearbox ......... 114
W
arning lights and messages .... 121
Weights .......................................... 197
Wheel geometry............................ 194
Wheel rims
– reading rim code ...................... 193
Wheels
– changing .................................... 135
– spare wheel ............................... 192
– wheel geometry ...................... 192Window washing .......................... 49
Windows (cleaning) ..................... 183
Windscreen and rear
window wiper blades ................ 181
Windscreen washer
– control ...................................... 49
– fluid level ................................... 176
Windscreen wiper
– blades.......................................... 181
– control ...................................... 49
– nozzles........................................ 181
Windscreen/rear window
washer level .................................. 176
Wiring for Portable navigation
system............................................ 84 Sliding columns
– type............................................. 189
Smart washing ............................... 49
Snow chains ................................... 119
Snow tyres ..................................... 194
Speedometer ................................. 14
Start&Stop system......................... 79
Starting and driving ....................... 109
Starting the engine
– bump starting ........................... 134
– emergency starting ................. 134
– how to warm up the engine
after it has just started .......... 114
– ignition switch ......................... 12
– jump starting ............................ 134
– procedure for diesel
versions .................................... 111
– procedure for petrol
versions .................................... 112
– stopping the engine ................ 114
Steering wheel (adjustment) ...... 35
Steering wheel adjustment ......... 35
Steering wheel lock ...................... 12
Steering ........................................... 191
Sun visors ....................................... 59
Suspensions .................................... 191
Symbols ........................................... 6
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