2020 Abarth Punto battery replacement

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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
– tips for extending
battery life .................................... 194
Bi-zone automatic climate
control system ............................ 44
Body
– body version codes ................ 207
– cleaning, care and
maintenance ................................ 200
– maintenance ............................. 202
Bodywork codes ........................... 207
Bodywork paint
identification plate ...................... 206
Bodywork versions ...................... 207
Bonnet
– opening/closing ........................ 81
Boot ................................................. 76
– closing the tailgate ................... 77
– expanding the boot ................ 78
– opening the boot in
an emergency .............................. 77
– removing the parcel shelf ...... 80
– tailgate opening ....................... 76
Boot courtesy light ....................... 57
– bulb replacement .................... 169
Boot
– closing the tailgate .................. 77– expanding the boot ................ 78
– opening the tailgate ................ 76
– opening the tailgate in
an emergency .............................. 77
– removing the parcel shelf ...... 80
Brake Assist (system) .................. 87
Brake Assist system ..................... 87
Brake fluid
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 191
– specifications ............................ 218
Brake lights
– bulb replacement .................... 165
Brakes
– brake fluid (type) .................... 218
– checking levels and
topping up .................................... 191
– handbrake ................................. 134
– technical specifications .......... 209
Bulbs
– bulb types ..........................159-160
– external bulb replacement .... 161
– general information
on replacement ........................... 158ABS ................................................. 85
– Brake Assist ............................. 87
ABS system .................................... 85
– Brake Assist ............................. 87
Accessories purchased by
the owner .................................... 105
Additional brake light
(third brake light)
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Air filter .......................................... 192
Air recirculation ........................43-46
Air vents ......................................... 38
Airbag deactivation ....................... 126
Alarm .............................................. 9
Ashtray ............................................. 65
ASR (system).................................. 89
Battery
– checking the charge and
the electrolyte level ................... 193
– jump starting ............................ 151
– maintenance ............................. 193
– recharging ................................. 177
– replacement ............................. 193
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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
– engine marking ........................ 206
– vehicle identification
number plate ............................... 205
Ignition switch ............................... 11
– steering wheel lock ................ 12
Important notes ............................ 2
In an emergency ............................ 151
Installing electrical/electronic
devices (important notes) ........ 106
Instrument panel ........................... 13
– right hand drive version ........ 258
Interior fittings................................ 61
Interiors (cleaning) ....................... 200
Isofix (child seat)
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on Isofix
child seat use ............................... 122
– passenger seat compliance
with regulations on universal
child seat use ............................... 118
– universal Isofix child seat
capability ...................................... 120
Keys ................................................ 5
– Code card ................................ 5
– key with remote control ...... 6
– key without remote control .. 9
– remote control battery
replacement ................................. 7– replacing the cover of
the remote control .................... 8
– request for additional
remote controls ......................... 8
Knowing your car .......................... 3
Levers on the steering
wheel .....................................49-51
Lubricant specifications................ 217
Lubricants (specifications).... 217-218
Main beam headlamps
– bulb replacement .................... 162
– switching on ............................. 50
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement .................... 162
– switching on ............................. 50
“Manettino Abarth” car
dynamic control system
(DSS – Driving Sport Switch) .. 96
Manual climate control system ... 39
Maximum speed ............................ 213
Mirrors ............................................ 35
– electrochromic rear-view ..... 35
– rear-view .................................. 35
– wing ........................................... 36
MSR system ................................... 91
Nozzles
– windscreen/rear
window washer............................ 199
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement .................... 167
On-board computer (trip) ......... 29
On-board instruments
(panel) ......................................13-14
Paintwork (maintenance) ........... 201
– bodywork colour plate .......... 206
Parking lights .................................. 58
Parking the car ............................... 133
Performance ................................... 215
Pollen filter ..................................... 192
Portable navigation system
(preparation for installation) .... 105
Portable navigator
(installation presetting) ............. 105
Power supply (technical data) .... 208
Preparation to install a portable
navigation system ....................... 105
Protecting the environment ....... 108
Radio .............................................. 221
Radio transmitters
and mobile phones ..................... 106
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KNOWING
YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones (important notes) ........ 106
Raising the car ............................... 178
Rear fog lights ................................ 59
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Rear light clusters
– bulb replacement .................... 165
Rear seats ....................................... 32
– cleaning ..................................... 203
– headrests .................................. 33
Rear window washer
– activating ................................... 53
– checking levels
and topping up ............................ 190
– nozzles ...................................... 199
Rear window wiper
– blade replacement .................. 198
– nozzles ...................................... 199
– operation .................................. 53
Reconfigurable multifunction
display ........................................... 16
– control buttons ....................... 17
– display functions ...................... 20
– setup menu .............................. 18
– standard screen ....................... 16
Refuelling
– fuel ............................................. 107– technical specifications
(fluid quantity and type) ............ 216
Regular checks .............................. 186
Remote control ............................ 6
– additional remote controls .... 8
– battery replacement ............... 7
– remote door opening/
closing............................................ 6
– tailgate opening ....................... 6
Rev counter ................................... 14
Reverse lights
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Reverse lights
– bulb replacement .................... 166
Right hand drive version ............. 257
Roof bar attachments................... 83
Roof rack/ski rack (setup) .......... 83
Roof rack/ski rack bars
(capability)..................................... 83
Rubber tubes (maintenance) ...... 197
Safety .............................................. 109
Saving fuel ....................................... 135
SBR system...................................... 111
Scheduled servicing plan ...... 184-185
Scrappage ....................................... 255Seat belt pretensioners ............... 111
– load limiters ............................. 112
Seat belts......................................... 109
– carrying children safely
(child seats) ................................. 115
– general warnings ..................... 112
– load limiters ............................. 112
– maintenance ............................. 114
– pretensioners .......................... 111
– SBR system................................ 111
– using the seat belts ................. 109
Servicing and care ......................... 183
– checking fluid levels ................ 187
– heavy-duty use of the car ..... 186
– regular checks ......................... 186
– scheduled servicing ................ 183
– scheduled servicing
plan ........................................184-185
Side bags ......................................... 126
– front side bags ......................... 127
– general information ................ 129
– window bags ............................ 127
Snow chains ................................... 139
Socket ............................................. 67
Spark plugs (type) .......................... 207
Speedometer ................................. 14
Start&Stop ...................................... 99
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