Fiat Punto Owner's Handbook Manual

The data contained in this publication is intended merely as a guide. FIAT reserves the right to modify the models and

versions described in this booklet at any time for technical and commercial reasons.

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OWNER HANDBOOK

FIATPUNTO

ENGLISH

PUNTO UM GB 20-07-2007 11:35 Pagina 1

Dear Customer,

Thank you for selecting Fiat and congratulations on your choice of a Fiat Punto.

We have written this handbook to help you get to know all your new Fiat Punto features and use it in the best possible way.

You should read it right through before taking the road for the first time.

You will find information, tips and important warnings regarding the driving of your car to help you derive the maximum from your

Fiat Punto technological features.

You are recommended to read carefully the warnings and indications, marked with the respective symbols, at the end of the page:

personal safety;

the car’s wellbeing;

environmental protection.

The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Fiat offers to its Customers:

❒

the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity

❒

the range of additional services available to Fiat Customers.

Best regards and good motoring!

This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Punto versions.

As a consequence, you should consider only the information which is related to the engine

and bodywork version of the car you purchased.

MUST BE READ!

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REFUELLING

Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 conforming to the Eu-

ropean specification EN 228.

Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.

Using other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and cause the forfeiture of the warranty cov-

er for caused damages as a consequence.

ENGINE STARTING

Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch

without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.

Diesel engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch

without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the warning lights

Y

and

m

to

go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.

PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL

While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine nee-

dles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to en-

sure better respect for the environment.

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), visit a Fiat

Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electric system can sup-

port the required load.

CODE card

Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car. You should always keep the electronic card code written on the

CODE card with you.

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety fea-

tures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.

THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS…

… information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its maintenance. Pay

particular attention to the symbols

"

(personal safety)

#

(environmental protection) ! (the car’s wellbeing).

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DASHBOARD

AND CONTROLS

DASHBOARD ...................................................................... 5

SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 7

THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM.................................................. 7

THE KEYS .............................................................................. 8

ALARM ................................................................................... 11

IGNITION DEVICE .............................................................. 13

INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................ 14

INSTRUMENTS ..................................................................... 16

DIGITAL DISPLAY ............................................................... 18

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ............................................ 23

RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY .... 26

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS ...................................................... 29

TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 35

FRONT SEATS ..................................................................... 37

REAR SEATS .......................................................................... 38

HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................................. 39

STEERING WHEEL .............................................................. 40

REARVIEW MIRRORS ......................................................... 40

HEATING AND VENTILATION ...................................... 42

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .................... 46

AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE

CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................................... 52

EXTERNAL LIGHTS............................................................. 59

WINDOW WASHING ....................................................... 61

CRUISE CONTROL ............................................................ 64

CEILING LIGHTS .................................................................. 66

CONTROLS........................................................................... 69

FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH .................................................. 71

INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 72

SKY-DOME SUNROOF ..................................................... 76

DOORS .................................................................................. 78

POWER WINDOWS/WINDOW WINDERS .............. 81

BOOT ...................................................................................... 84

BONNET................................................................................. 87

ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................................................... 88

HEADLIGHTS ........................................................................ 89

ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 91

ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 92

EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 95

DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER

STEERING SYSTEM ............................................................. 96

T.P.M.S. SYSTEM .................................................................. 98

PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 101

SOUND SYSTEM .................................................................. 103

HANDS FREE KIT WITH VOICE RECOGNITION

AND Bluetooth

®

TECHNOLOGY ................................ 104

RADIONAVIGATOR PRESETTING

SYSTEM .................................................................................. 104

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER.......... 105

AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 106

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT............................. 107

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DASHBOARD

Left hand drive version

The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.

1. Side adjustable air vents - 2. Side fixed air vents - 3. Left steering column stalk: external lights - 4. Instrument panel - 5. Right

steering column stalk: windscreen, rear window wiper and trip computer controls - 6. Dashboard controls - 7. Central adjustable air

vents - 8. Upper fixed air vent - 9. Front passenger’s air bag - 10. Glovebox - 11. Sound system (where provided) - 12. Heating/ven-

tilation/climate controls - 13. Ignition switch - 14. Driver’s air bag - 15. Steering wheel adjusting lever - 16. Control plate: front

fog lights/rear fog lights/headlight aiming device/digital display/multifunction display.

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F0M0350m

fig. 1

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Right hand drive version

The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.

1. Side adjustable air vents - 2. Side fixed air vents - 3. Left steering column stalk: external lights - 4. Instrument panel - 5. Right

steering column stalk: windscreen, rear window wiper and trip computer controls - 6. Dashboard controls - 7. Central adjustable air

vents - 8. Upper fixed air vent - 9. Front passenger’s air bag - 10. Glovebox - 11. Sound system (where provided) - 12. Heating/ven-

tilation/climate controls - 13. Ignition switch - 14. Driver’s air bag - 15. Steering wheel adjusting lever - 16. Control plate: front

fog lights/rear fog lights/headlight aiming device/digital display/multifunction display.

F0M0380m

fig. 1a

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Special coloured labels have been attached

near or actually on some of the compo-

nents of your Fiat Punto. These labels bear

symbols that remind you of the precau-

tions to be taken as regards that particu-

lar component.

The plate summarising the symbols used

can be found under the bonnet fig. 2.

THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM

To further protect you car from theft, it

has been fitted with an engine immobilis-

ing system. This system is automatically ac-

tivated when the ignition key is removed.

An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in

each ignition key grip. The device trans-

mits a radio-frequency signal when the en-

gine is started through a special aerial built

into the ignition switch. The modulate sig-

nal, which changes each time the engine is

started, is the “password”, by means of

which the control unit recognises the key

and enables to start the engine.

OPERATION

Each time the car is started turning the ig-

nition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE sys-

tem control unit sends a recognition code

to the engine control unit to deactivate

the inhibitor.

The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE

system control unit has recognised the

code transmitted from the key.

Each time the ignition key is turned to

STOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivates

the functions of the engine electronic con-

trol unit.

If the code has not been recognised cor-

rectly, the warning light

Y

turns on (see

section “Warning lights and messages”).

In this case, the key should be moved to

the STOP position and then back to

MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try

again with the other key provided with the

car. If it is still not possible to start the car,

contact Fiat Dealership.

IMPORTANT Every key has its own code,

which must be memorised by the system

control unit. To memorise new keys, up

to a maximum of eight, apply to Fiat Deal-

ership.

Warning light

Y

coming on when driving

❒

If the warning light

Y

turns on, this

means that the system is running a self-

test (for example for a voltage drop).

❒

If the warning light

Y

stays on, con-

tact a Fiat Dealership.

fig. 2

F0M0005m

The electronic components

inside the key may be dam-

aged if the key is submitted to

sharp knocks.

SYMBOLS

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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL

fig. 4/a

The metal insert A is retractable and it op-

erates:

❒

the ignition switch;

❒

the door locks.

❒

fuel cap opening/closing (where pro-

vided).

To extract the metal insert, press button

B.

To refit it proceed as follows:

❒

keep button B pressed and move the

metal insert A;

❒

release button B and turn the metal in-

sert A until hearing the proper lock-

ing click.

THE KEYS

CODE CARD fig. 3

The car is delivered with two copies of the

ignition key and with the CODE card

which bears the following:

A the electronic code;

B the mechanical key code to be given

to the Fiat Dealership when ordering

duplicate keys.

Make sure you have the electronic code

A-fig. 3 with you at all times.

IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect

efficiency of the electronic devices con-

tained inside the keys, they should never

be exposed to direct sunlight.

All the keys and the CODE

card must be handed over to

the new owner when selling

the car.

fig. 3

F0M0351m

fig. 4/a

F0M0007m

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Button

Ë

shall be used for opening the

doors and the tailgate.

Button

Á

shall be used for closing the

doors and the tailgate.

Button

R

shall be used for remote

opening of the tailgate.

When unlocking the doors, the passen-

ger’s compartment lights will come on for

a preset time.

Button B should only be

pressed when the key is

away from the body, in particular

from the eyes and from objects that

can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make sure

the key can never be touched by oth-

ers, especially children, who may in-

advertently press the button.

WARNING

Dashboard led indications

When locking the doors, led A-fig. 6

switches on for about 3 seconds and than

starts flashing (deterrence function).

Once doors are locked, if one or more

doors or the tailgate are not closed cor-

rectly, the led and direction indicators

start flashing quickly.

fig. 6

F0M0013m

RETRACTABLE KEY WITHOUT

REMOTE CONTROL fig. 4/b

The metal insert A is retractable and it op-

erates:

❒

the ignition switch;

❒

the door locks.

❒

fuel cap opening/closing (where pro-

vided).

To extract the metal insert, press button

B.

To refit it proceed as follows:

❒

keep button B pressed and move the

metal insert A;

❒

release button B and turn the metal in-

sert A until hearing the proper lock-

ing click.

fig. 4/b

F0M0262m

Button B should only be

pressed when the key is

away from the body, in particular

from the eyes and from objects that

can be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Make sure

the key can never be touched by oth-

ers, especially children, who may in-

advertently press the button.

WARNING

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AND CONTROLS

Replacing the battery of the key

with remote control fig. 7

Battery replacement:

❒

press button A and open the metal in-

sert B;

❒

turn the screw C to

:

using a fine bit

screwdriver;

❒

take out the battery case D and replace

the battery E making sure that the bias

is correct;

❒

refit the battery case D inside the key

and lock it turning the screw C to

Á

.

Used batteries are harmful to

the environment. They should

be disposed of as specified by

law in the special containers

provided, or take them to a Fiat Deal-

ership, which will deal with their dis-

posal.

fig. 7

F0M0010m

Request for additional remote

controls

The system can recognise up to 8 keys

with incorporated remote control. Should

a new key with remote control be nec-

essary, contact a Fiat Dealership, taking

with you the CODE card, a personal iden-

tity document and the car’s ownership

documents.

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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE

CONTROL fig. 8

The metal insert of the key A is fixed.

The key operates:

❒

the ignition switch;

❒

the door locks;

❒

fuel cap opening/closing (where pro-

vided).

fig. 8

F0M0352m

ALARM

The car alarm system is available at Lin-

eaccessori Fiat.

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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:

Type

Key without remote control

Key with remote control

Direction indicators flashing

(only with key with

remote control)

Door opening

Key turning

counterclockwise

(driver side)

Key turning

counterclockwise

(driver side)

Press briefly

button

Ë

2 flashings

Turning off

Door closing

form the

outside

Key turning

clockwise

(driver side)

Key turning

clockwise

(driver side)

Brief press on

button

Á

1 flashing

Turning on

glowing steadily

for about 3

seconds followed

by deterrence

led flashing

Dead lock

activation

(where

provided)

–

Double pressing

on button

Á

3 flashings

Double flashing,

followed by de-

terrence

led flashing

Tailgate

opening

–

Pressing on

button

R

2 flashings

Deterrence led

flashing

IMPORTANT Window opening operation is a consequence of a door unlocking control; window closing operation is a consequence

of a door locking control.

Window closing

(where provided)

–

Long press

(for over 2 seconds)

on button

Á

1 flashings

Deterrence led

flashing

Window openin

(where provided

–

Long press

(for over 2 seconds)

on button

Ë

2 flashings

Turning off

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IGNITION DEVICE

The key can be turned to 3 different po-

sitions fig. 9:

❒

STOP: engine off, key can be removed,

steering column locked. Certain elec-

trical devices (e.g.: sound system, pow-

er windows…) can work.

❒

MAR: driving position. All electrical de-

vices are powered.

❒

AVV: engine starting (unstable posi-

tion).

The ignition switch is fitted with an elec-

tronic safety system that, in the event the

engine is not started, turns back the igni-

tion key to STOP before repeating the

starting operation.

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Engaging

When the key is at STOP, remove the

key and turn the steering wheel until it

locks.

Disengaging

Rock the steering wheel slightly as you

turn the ignition key to MAR.

If the ignition device is tam-

pered with (e.g.: attempted

theft), have it checked over by a Fiat

Dealership as soon as possible.

WARNING

When getting out of the car,

always remove the key to

prevent any occupants from acci-

dentally activating the controls. Re-

member to engage the handbrake

and if the car is parked on uphill slope

to engage the first gear. If the car is

facing downhill, engage the reverse

gear. Never leave unsupervised chil-

dren in the car.

WARNING

fig. 9

F0M0015m

Never remove the ignition

key while the car is moving.

The steering wheel would automati-

cally lock as soon as you try to turn

it. This also applies when the car is

being towed.

WARNING

It is absolutely forbidden to

carry out whatever after-

market operation involving steering

system or steering column modifica-

tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft

device) that could badly affect per-

formance and safety, cause the lapse

of warranty and also result in non-

compliance of the car with homolo-

gation requirements.

WARNING

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Left hand drive version Right hand drive version

A Speedometer (speed indicator) - B Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light

C Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light - D Rev counter - E Display

F0M0255m

fig. 10 - with digital display

F0M0256m

fig. 10a - with multifunction display

F0M0257m

fig. 11 - with digital display

F0M0258m

fig. 11a - with multifunction display

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Left hand drive version

A Speedometer (speed indicator) - B Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light

C Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light - D Rev counter - E Display

Right hand drive version

F0M0259m

fig. 12 - Sport versions with multifunction

reconfigurable display

F0M0260m

fig. 12 - Sport versions with multifunction

reconfigurable display

F0M0353m

fig. 12/a - Reconfigurable multifunction display version

F0M0381m

fig. 12/a - Reconfigurable multifunction display version

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INSTRUMENTS

Instrument background color and type

may vary according to the version.

SPEEDOMETER fig. 13

It shows the engine speed.

REV. COUNTER fig. 14

Rev counter shows engine rpm.

IMPORTANT The electronic injection

control system gradually shuts off the flow

of fuel when the engine is “over-revving”

resulting in a gradual loss of engine pow-

er.

When the engine is idling, the rev counter

may indicate a gradual or sudden higher-

ing of the speed.

This is normal as it takes place during nor-

mal operation, for example when activat-

ing the climate control system or the fan.

In particular a slow change in the speed

preserves the battery charge.

fig. 13

F0M0021m

fig. 14

F0M0022m

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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 15

This shows the amount of fuel left in the

fuel tank.

E tank empty.

F full tank.

The reserve warning light A turns on to

indicate that approximately 7 litres of fu-

el are left in the tank.

Do not travel with the fuel tank almost

empty: the gaps in fuel delivery could dam-

age the catalyst.

See the indications given in paragraph

“At the filling station”.

IMPORTANT The needle sets to E with

warning light A flashing to indicate that the

system is failing. In this event contact Fiat

Dealership to have the system checked.

ENGINE COOLANT

TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 16

This shows the temperature of the engine

coolant fluid and begins working when the

fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.

Under normal conditions, the needle

should hover around the middle of the

scale according to the working conditions.

C Low engine coolant temperature.

H High engine coolant temperature.

The turning on of the warning light B (on

certain versions with a message on the

multifunction display) indicates that the

coolant fluid temperature is too high; in

this case, stop the engine and contact a Fi-

at Dealership.

fig. 15

F0M0023m

fig. 16

F0M0024m

If the needle reaches the red

area, stop the engine imme-

diately and contact a Fiat

Dealership.

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DIGITAL DISPLAY

STANDARD SCREEN fig. 17

The standard screen shows the following

indications:

A Headlight aiming position (only with

dipped beam headlights on).

B Clock (always displayed, even with ig-

nition key removed and front doors

closed).

C Odometer (covered km or miles).

Note With key removed (when opening

one of the front doors) the display will

turn on and show for a few seconds the

km or mi covered.

CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 18

+ To scroll the displayed menu and the

related options upwards or to in-

crease the value displayed.

MENU Press briefly to display

ESC

the menu and/or to go to next

screen or to confirm the re-

quired menu option.

Long press to go back to the

standard screen.

–

To scroll the displayed menu and the

related options downwards or to de-

crease the value displayed.

Note Buttons + and – activate different

functions according to the following situ-

ations:

To adjust light inside the passenger

compartment

– to adjust instrument panel, sound sys-

tem and automatic climate control system

display brightness when standard screen

is active.

Setup menu

– to scroll the menu options upwards and

downwards;

– to increase or decrease values during set-

tings.

fig. 17

F0M0119m

fig. 18

F0M0122m

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