2018 Abarth Punto timing

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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
F0U040Abfig. 40
CEILING LIGHTS
FRONT COURTESY LIGHT WITH SPOT
LIGHTS fig. 40
Switch A is used to switch on/off courtesy lights.
With the switch A in the middle position, the lights C
and D go on/off when front doors are opened/closed.
With switch A pressed to the left, the lights C and D
are always off.
With switch A pressed to the right, the lights C and D
are always on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.The switch B is a spot light; when the ceiling light is off,
it switches the following on individually:
❒light C if pressed on the left side;
❒light D if pressed on the right side.
CAUTION Before getting out of the car, make sure
both switches are in the middle position; when the
doors are closed, lights switch off preventing a possible
discharge of the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left in on position, the
courtesy light switches off automatically 15 minutes
after the engine switching off.
Courtesy light timing
On certain versions, to facilitate getting in/out of the car
at night or in poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have
been provided.
TIMED OPERATION FOR GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE
The courtesy lights switch on according to the following
modes:
❒for about 10 seconds when unlocking the front
doors;
❒for about 3 minutes when opening one of the side
doors;
❒for about 10 seconds when closing the doors.
The timed period is interrupted when the ignition is
turned to “MAR – ON”.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device: if
the engine fails to start, see the paragraph “The Fiat
CODE system” in section “Dashboard and controls”.
The engine may be noisier during the first few seconds
of operation, especially after a long period of inactivity.
This is a feature of hydraulic tappets, the timing system
chosen to reduce the number of servicing interventions,
and effects neither functionality nor reliability.
KNOWING
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STARTING AND DRIVING
It is dangerous to let the engine run in
enclosed spaces. The engine consumes
oxygen and produces carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
WARNING
In the first period of use, we recommend
that you do not demand maximum
performance from the car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, extended travel at maximum revs,
heavy braking etc.).
With the engine off, do not leave the key
in the ignition to prevent draining the
battery.
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 usual to the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
WARNING
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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
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MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
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CONTENTS
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 99 108
Thousands of km 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
Visually inspect the conditions of toothed timing belt
Check exhaust gas emissions
Check engine control system operation (using diagnosis socket)
Replace accessory drive belt(s)
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Replace spark plugs (1)
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (or every 12 months) (2)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city
driving, idling for a long time, dusty areas) or, in any case, every 5 years.
(1)The following are extremely important to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage to the
engine:
– only use spark plugs of the same make and type specially certified for 1.4 Turbo Multi Air engines
(see “Engine” paragraph in “Technical specifications” chapter);
– strictly comply with the spark plug replacement interval given in the Scheduled Servicing Plan;
– it is advisable to contact an Abarth Dealership.
(2) If the car is equipped with esseesse kit (for versions/markets, where provided), the engine oil and engine oil
filter must be changed every 10,000 km or every 12 months.
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