2017 FIAT PUNTO wiper blades

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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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CAR INACTIVITY
If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be observed:
❒park the car in covered, dry and, if pos- sible, well-ventilated premises;
❒engage a gear;
❒check that the handbrake is engaged;
❒disconnect the clip for the negative bat-tery terminal and check battery charge.
Repeat this check once every three
months during storage. Recharge the
battery if the indicator is dark and the
middle area is not green;
❒clean and protect the painted parts us-ing protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal partsusing special compounds readily avail-
able;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubberwindscreen and rear window wiper
blades and lift them off the glass;
❒open the windows slightly;
❒cover the car with a fabric or perfo-rated plastic sheet. Do not use compact
plastic sheets which do not allow hu-
midity to evaporate from the surface of
the car;
❒inflate tyres to a pressure of +0.5 barabove the normal specified pressure
and check regularly;
❒if you don’t disconnect the battery fromthe electrical system, check its charge
every month and recharge it if the in-
dicator shows a dark colour without
the central green area;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off
the car alarm with the remote control.
Keep your speed down when snow chains are fitted – do
not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid
potholes, steps and pave-
ments and also avoid driving
for long distances on roads
not covered with snow to avoid dam-
aging the car and the road surface.
WARNING
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DEMANDING USE
OF THE CAR
Should the car be used predominantly in
one of the following particularly demand-
ing conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys in sub-zero temperatures;
❒ frequently idling engine or long-dis- tance, low-speed driving (e.g. door-to-
door deliveries) or lengthy inactivity;
you should perform the following inspec-
tions more frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒ check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and bootlocks, and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages;
❒ visually inspect the conditions of: en- gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
tubes (exhaust – fuel – brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and liquid level(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect the condition of the ac-cessory drive belts;
❒check pollen filter and replace, if re-
quired;
❒check air filter and replace, if required.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer level;
❒tyre pressure and conditions.
❒operation of lights (headlights, directionindicators, hazard lights, etc.);
❒operation of the windscreen wiper/
washer system, position and wear of
the windscreen and rear window wiper
blades;
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if re-
quired, the engine oil level.
You are recommended to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have been
designed and produced specifically for
Fiat cars (see table “Capacities” in the
“Technical specifications” section).
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WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPERS
BLADES
Regularly clean the rubber part using ap-
propriate products; TUTELA PRO-
FESSIONAL SC35 is 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 TUBES
As 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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Replacing the windscreen
wiper blades fig. 11
How to remove the blade:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm A;
❒rotate blade B 90° around pin C , lo-
cated at the end of the wiper arm;
❒remove the blade from the pin C.
How to insert the blade:
❒fit pin C into the hole located in the
middle of the blade B;
❒lower the arm so the blade rests back
on the windscreen.
fig. 11F0M0161m
Changing the rear
window wiper blade fig. 12
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover A and remove the arm
from the car by slackening the nut B
that fastens it to the pivot pin;
❒fit the new arm, positioning it correct- ly, and fully tighten the nut;
❒lower the cover.
fig. 12F0M0162m
SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen washer fig. 13
If the jet is not coming out, firstly check
that there is fluid in the reservoir (see
“Checking levels” in this section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not
clogged; use a needle to unblock them if
necessary.
fig. 13F0M0163m
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Power stee ring ......................... 54-77
Pretensioners ................................ 94
Prolonged car inactivit y ............... 120
Protecting the environment ........ 89
Radio .............................................. 79
Radio transmitters and mobile phones .......................................... 87
Raising th e car ............................... 163
Rear fog lights – bulb replace ment .................... 150
– control button .......................... 52
Rear view mirrors – exterior ..................................... 36
– interior ...................................... 35
Rear window washer – control ...................................... 50
Rear window wiper – blades .......................................... 181
– control ...................................... 50
– nozzle s........................................ 182
Refuelling ........................................ 88
Removing the pa rcel shelf ........... 67
Rev coun ter ................................... 14
Reverse light .................................. 150 Rim protector
tyres...................... 193
Roof rack/ski rack.......................... 69
Rubber hoses ................................. 180
Safety .............................................. 91
SBR system .................................... 93
Seat adjustment ............................. 32
Seat belts – general warnings ..................... 95
– load limiters ............................. 94
– maintenance .............................. 96
– use .............................................. 92
Seats – adjustment ................................ 32
– cleaning ..................................... 184
– tipping (rear seats) ................. 33
Servicing and care ......................... 165
– Periodic checks ........................ 171
– Scheduled servicing ................ 166
– Scheduled servicing pla n ................. 167-170
– Demanding use of the car...... 171
Side airbags .................................... 106
Side/taillights – control ...................................... 47
– front bulb repla cement .......... 147
– rear bulb repla cement ........... 149
– opening and closing
the tailgate................................. 65
– opening the tailgate in an emergency ................................ 65Main beam headlights
– bulb replace ment .................... 148
– control ...................................... 47
– flashing ....................................... 47
Manual climate control system ... 41
Mechanical Brake Assist ............... 72
Multifunction display .................... 21
– ignition switch ............................ 12
Number plate lights .................... 151
On-board instruments ................ 14
Paint ................................................ 182
Parking ............................................ 114
Parking lig hts .................................. 54
Particulate filter ............................. 90
Passenger compartment air ven ts ........................................ 38
Passenger compartment ventilati on .................................... 37
Performance .................................. 195
Pollen filter ..................................... 177
Power socket ................................ 59
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Tailgate .......................................... 65
Technical specifications ............... 185
Third brake light ........................... 151
Tool ki t ............................................ 136
Top sp eeds ..................................... 195
Towing the car .............................. 163
Towing tra ilers .............................. 116
– installing the tow hook .......... 117
Transmission .................................. 190
Trip computer ............................... 30
Tyre press ures .............................. 194
Tyres – changing .................................... 135
– correct tyre reading ............... 192
– inflation pr essure .................... 195
– maintenance ............................. 179
– provided as standard ............. 194
Using the manual gearbox ......... 114
Warning lights and messages .... 121
Weights .......................................... 197
Wheel geom etry............................ 194
Wheel rims – reading rim code...................... 193
Wheels – changing .................................... 135
– spare wheel ............................... 192
– wheel geom etry ...................... 192 Window was
hing .......................... 49
Windows (cleaning) ..................... 183
Windscreen and rear window wiper blades ................ 181
Windscreen washer – control ...................................... 49
– fluid le vel ................................... 176
Windscreen wiper – blades .......................................... 181
– control ...................................... 49
– nozzles........................................ 181
Windscreen/rear window washer le vel.................................. 176
Wiring for Portable navigation system ............................................ 84
Sliding columns
– type ............................................. 189
Smart washing ............................... 49
Snow cha ins ................................... 119
Snow t yres ..................................... 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 (ad justment) ...... 35
Steering wheel ad justment ......... 35
Steering wheel lock ......................
12
Steering ........................................... 191
Sun visors ....................................... 59
Suspensions .................................... 191
Symbols ........................................... 6
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