Fiat punto sporting manual




















Pull length E to tighten the belt and length F to loosen it. Page Pretensioners To increase the efficiency of the front seat belts, the and pelvis. Fiat Punto is fitted with pretensioners. Page The pretensioner can only be used once. The validity of the device is written on the plate located in the glove compartment.

Contact Fiat Dealership to have pretensioners replaced as this date approaches. Any operation should be carried out by qualified and authorised personnel. Always contact a Fiat Dealership. If the belt has been subjected to heavy stress, for example after an accident, it WARNING should be changed completely together with the anchors, anchor fastening screws and the pretensioners.

Page All restraint devices must bear the certification data, Lineaccessori Fiat offers seats for each weight group. The cradle is restrained by the car seat belts, as shown in the figure and in turn it must restrain the child with its own belts. As optional it can to the severity of the collision.

Page Front air bag can be activated in the following as it offers no additional protection compared with the situations: seat belts, consequently, it would be pointless.

These dusts are harmless and is not correct position on the seat, thus allowing correct the beginning of a fire; Page Stop the car and contact Fiat Dealership to have the system checked immediately. Remember that with the key engaged and in the MAR position, even with the For impacts between these two thresholds, it is therefore normal that only the pretensioners are triggered.

The air bag does not substitute the seat belts, but only increases their effectiveness. The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device. The warning lights If you still cannot start the engine, contact Fiat Dealership. Warning light will go out. Press the brake pedal when carrying out this operation to prevent the car from moving accidentally.

Using a low gear to obtain brilliant performance increases consumption. In the same way Short journeys and frequent cold starts do not allow improper use of a high gear increases consumption, the engine to reach optimum operating temperature. In the fastening points of the rear external covering, the dampening pad fastening plates must be replaced n.

Page Snow Tyres It is therefore necessary to limit their provided with the car. Page Snow Chains front wheels. We recommend using them to solve an emergency.

Lineaccessori Fiat snow chains. Eliminating the Failure indications shown only for some versions failure, the warning light and the displayed message will on the reconfigurable multifunction display go off.

If the warning light turns on when travelling on certain versions together with the WARNING message on the display stop the car immediately and contact Fiat Dealership.

Stop the car and contact Fiat Dealership to have the system checked. Page Low Battery Charge If the warning light turns on when the car is travelling on certain versions together with the message on the display , stop the engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership. Page Dualdrive" Electric Power Steering Engagement If the warning light stays on on certain versions together with the message on the display , you will not have steering assistance and the effort on the steering wheel will be increased, steering is however possible.

Contact Fiat Dealership. Check visually any leak. If when restarting the warning light comes on again, contact a Fiat Dealership; continues on next page Wait for 2 or 3 minutes leaving the engine on and slightly accelerated to further activate the circulation of the coolant fluid, then switch the engine off. Page Speed Limit Exceeded 5 - 7 litres fuel are left in the tank. In this case contact Fiat Dealership to have the system checked. Page Eobd - Engine Control System Failure In these conditions it is possible to continue driving without however requiring heavy effort or high speed from the engine.

Prolonged use of the car with the warning light on may cause damages. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

Page Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. If, turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light does not turn on or if it turns on glowing steadily or flashing when travelling on certain versions together with the message on the display , contact Fiat Dealership.

Page Glow Plug Warming Failure The warning light on the dial flashing on certain versions together with the message on the display when there is a failure in the glow plug warming system. Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the fault eliminated. Should the above warning indication come one immediately after topping up, water has probably been poured into the tank: turn the engine off immediately and contact Fiat Dealership.

Page Inefficient Abs System In this case heavy braking may cause the rear wheels to lock before time, with the possibility of skidding.

Drive with the utmost care to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system checked. Page General Failure Indication The warning light on the dial comes on on certain versions together with the message on the display when dieel fuel filter sensor failure is detected.

Contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the fault removed. Page If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do not insist but contact the nearest Fiat Dealership. Wheel changing and correct use of the jack and space- IMPORTANT Remember that the servobrake and saver spare wheel call for some precautions as listed electrical power steering system are not operating Avoid accelerating or braking sharply, abrupt turns or fast cornerings.

The life of the spare wheel is approx. The fluid inside the tyre can be easily removed with water. Page Misting will disappear as soon as the headlights are turned on. Drops inside the headlight mean water infiltration: contact Fiat Dealership.

Page Bulbs Ref. Fuse box on the dashboard Loosen the two screws A and open the cover B to reach the fuses in the dashboard fuse box. Refer to the table on the following pages to identify the fuses. Fuse box in the engine compartment Loosen the retainers A and remove the cover B. From the side The car can only be jacked up by positioning the arm at the reference points in the area shown in the figure. Page Scheduled Servicing This is why Fiat has programmed a series of checks explicit agreement of the Customer.

Page Annual Inspection Schedule You are recommended to use FL Selenia products, transmission, pipes and hoses exhaust - fuel - designed and produced specifically for Fiat cars see brakes , rubber parts boots, sleeves, bushes, etc. If in doubt as to how often the engine oil and air cleaner should be changed according to how you use the car, contact a Fiat Dealership.

Page Car maintenance should be entrusted to Fiat Dealership. For routine and minor maintenance operations you wish to carry out yourself, always make sure you have the proper equipment, genuine Fiat spare parts and the necessary fluids; do not however carry out these operations if you have no experience.

Page MAX mark. Page Remember that when the engine is hot, the fan may cut in: danger of injury. Scarves, ties and other loose clothing might be pulled by moving parts. Used engine oil and filter contain harmful substances for the environment. Contact Fiat Dealership to have the oil and filter changed. Should other fluids be added, do not start the engine and contact Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. Fluid level in the reservoir shall not exceed the MAX mark.

Page versions Dualogic gearbox Release clips A , remove cover front part B and remove the filtering element C to be replaced. F0Im and 1. Page 1. F0Im - 1. Page Battery Refer to the table below or to the label on the battery see figure. Bright white colour Top up electrolyte Contact Fiat Dealership Dark colour Low charge level Charge the battery advisable to without green area in the centre Page Batteries contain substances that are very harmful for the environment.

You are advised to have the battery changed at a Fiat Dealership, which is properly equipped for disposing of used batteries respecting nature and the law. Page If after buying the car, you want to install electric accessories which require permanent electric supply To avoid draining your battery and lengthen its life, alarm, free-hands set, etc. If any of these occur, have the car seen to at a Fiat Dealership; BLADES Indeed ozone, high temperatures and prolonged lack Periodically clean the rubber part using special of fluid in the system may cause hardening and products; Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged, if necessary use a needle.

Paintwork does not only serve an aestethic purpose, When drying, take particular care with the less visible but also protects the underlying sheet metal.

Remove grease or persisting stains using appropriate solvent- Remove liquid or grease stains with a dry absorbent free products designed to preserve appearance and cloth without rubbing.

The styling was all new while retaining the original Punto's distinctive shape and design, while the chassis and interior were completely overhauled, with a new torsion beam rear suspension.

The new Punto also became the first Fiat in decades to carry the original round Fiat badge, to celebrate Fiat's centenary. At the launch event of the hatchback, the Fiat Wish concept car was also presented, which was hardtop convertible version of the Fiat Punto, very similar in styling with the Peugeot CC.

Two sporty versions were offered. It was considered a big improvement in handling over the Punto GT. The HGT was also available in limited numbers as an 'HGT Abarth' which added deeper bumpers, rear spoiler, side skirts, new alloy wheels and interior trim.

The second generation Punto has also adopted the Dualdrive electric power steering and came with two operation modes, using an electric motor, rather than a hydraulic pump driven by the engine.

This resulted in reduced fuel consumption and less environmental impact. It has a fuel economy of 5. At the beginning of , Fiat celebrated the rollout of the 5,,th production Punto. During the same year, the second generation facelift brought further revisions to the platform, including extensive changes to the exterior styling and engines, partly due to changes in pedestrian safety regulations. The round Fiat badge, found only on the bonnet of second generation models, was introduced on the tailgate of the second generation facelift.

On 1 June , Fiat produced the 6,,th Punto at the Melfi plant. Engine changes included a new 1. There was an introduction also of the 1. Despite the launch of the slightly larger Grande Punto at the end of , the second generation Punto remained in production, marketed as the Punto Classic , and has been sold in many emerging markets in addition to the newer versions. It was launched for the first time in Chile in In October , Serbian automotive manufacturer Zastava reached an agreement with Fiat to assemble this version under licence in Kragujevac, Serbia, with the model name Zastava After acquiring a majority stake in Zastava in the autumn of , Fiat continued production of this vehicle under the Fiat Punto Classic name from March Production was stopped in middle of , [21] and it got restarted in albeit very briefly.

The 'Sporting' had a six-speed manual gearbox as standard. The top level included such features as ABS, front and side airbags, window bags, remote central locking, front power windows, electrical power steering, air conditioning, trip computer with four functions, CD player, CD changer, alloy rims and fog lamps. How often the car needs maintenance and what exactly needs to be done can be found in the maintenance instructions. For major periodic service, this should generally be done every 2 years or after 30, kilometres.

When should I change the brake fluid of my Fiat? It is recommended to change the brake fluid every two years. What is the difference between E10 and E5 petrol? E10 petrol consists of up to ten per cent ethanol while E5 petrol will contain less than five per cent ethanol.

As a result, the percentage of E10 petrol is lower than that of E5 petrol, making it less bad for the environment. One or more doors won't open from the inside. Now what? The lock is most likely set to the child safety lock so it cannot be opened from the inside. How to unset the child safety lock differs per brand and type. My car radio does not turn on, now what? If your car radio does not turn on, it will not receive any power.



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