Get CORRECT USE OF THE CAR -> ENGINE STARTING Guide for Fiat Punto SUV 1999-2010

If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return

the ignition key to STOP before repeating starting.

ENGINE STARTING

The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device.

If the engine fails to start, see paragraph “Fiat Code

system” in section “Dashboard and controls”.

If, when the ignition key is on MAR, warning light

Y

remains lit together with warning light U, turn the

key to STOP and then back to MAR; if the warning

light remains on, try with the other keys provided with

the car.

STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL

VERSIONS

If you are still unable to start the engine, perform the

emergency start-up procedure (see “Emergency start-

up” in section “In an emergency”) and contact Fiat

Dealership.

Proceed as follows:

❒ Ensure that the handbrake is up;

❒ Put the gear lever into neutral;

IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key at MAR

when the engine is off.

❒ Press the clutch pedal down to the floor without

touching the accelerator;

❒ Turn the ignition key to AVV and let it go the

moment the engine starts.

We recommend that during the initial period you do not drive to full vehicle performance (e.g.:

excessive acceleration, long journeys at top speed, sharp braking, etc).

When the engine is switched off never leave the ignition key in the MAR position to prevent

pointless current absorption from draining the battery.

Running the engine in confined areas is extremely dangerous. The engine consumes

WARNING

oxygen and produces carbon monoxide which is a highly toxic and lethal gas.

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STARTING PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL

VERSIONS

If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return

the ignition key to STOP before repeating starting.

^{If, when the ignition key is on MAR, warning light}Y

remains lit, turn the key to STOP and then back to

Proceed as follows:

❒ Ensure that the handbrake is up;

❒ Put the gear lever into neutral;

❒ Turn the ignition key to MAR. The warning lights

MAR; if the warning light remains on, try with the

other keys provided with the car.

If you still cannot start the engine, contact Fiat

Dealership.

m

^andY ^{will light up on the instrument panel;}

IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key at MAR

when the engine is off.

m

to go out.

^{❒ Wait for the warning lights}Y ^and

The hotter the engine is, the quicker this will

happen;

❒ Press the clutch pedal down to the floor without

touching the accelerator;

❒ Turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as warning

light

m

goes out. If you wait too long you will lose

the benefit of the work done by the glow plugs.

Release the key as soon as the engine starts.

The warning light

m

will flash for 60 seconds at start-up or during prolonged cranking to signal

a fault in the glow plug heating system. You can use the car as usual if the engine starts but you

should contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

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HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE

AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED

(petrol and diesel versions)

EMERGENCY START-UP

^{If the instrument panel warning light}Y ^{stays on with}

fixed light, the emergency start-up can be performed

by using the CODE card code (see section “In an

emergency”).

Proceed as follows:

❒ Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium

revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;

STOPPING THE ENGINE

❒ Do not drive at full performance for the initial

kilometres. Wait until the coolant temperature

gauge starts moving.

Turn the ignition to STOP while the engine is idling.

IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow

the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by

letting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine

compartment to fall.

Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or coasting downhill. This could cause fuel to flow

into the catalytic exhaust system and damage it beyond repair.

A quick burst on the accelerator before turning off the engine serves absolutely no practical

purpose, it wastes fuel and is damaging especially to turbocharged engines.

Remember that the servobrake and power steering are not operational until the

engine has been started, therefore much effort than usual is required on the brake

pedal and steering wheel.

WARNING

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