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DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS -> DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM for Your Fiat Punto SUV 1999-2010

“DUALDRIVE” ELECTRIC POWER STEERING  
SYSTEM (where provided)  
The electric power steering only works when the ignition key is at MAR  
and the engine is running. A new electrically controlled power steering  
system called “Dualdrive” is fitted on the Fiat Punto that can be  
customised by the driver according to the driving conditions.  
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION (CITY function)  
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To connect/disconnect the CITY function, push the button located on  
the central tunnel .  
Activation of this function is indicated by the word CITY on the  
instrument panel (see figures beside).  
When the CITY function is on the steering wheel effort is lighter and  
thus parking operations are easier: therefore this function is particularly  
useful for driving in city centres.  
Additionally, in Sporting versions, this function ensures a more  
comfortable drive by gradually dosing the accelerator pedal, suitably  
calibrated for acceleration and deceleration.  
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Versions with digital display  
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Versions with multifunction display and  
reconfigurable multifunction display  
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FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS  
We suggest to stop immediately the car, turn off the  
engine for about 20 seconds and then re-start the car.  
Any failure is indicated by cluster warning light  
coming on together with the message on the  
reconfigurable multifunction display (where required)  
(see section “Warning lights and messages”).  
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If the warning light  
g
stays on together with the  
message on the reconfigurable multifunction display  
(where required), contact Fiat Dealership.  
IMPORTANT The steering may become slightly stiff  
following parking manoeuvres including a great deal of  
steering. This is normal and caused by a system to  
prevent motor overheating. No servicing is required.  
The electrical power steering system will return to  
normal operation the next time the car is used.  
In the event of electric power steering system failure,  
the car can be driven with mechanical steering.  
IMPORTANT In some circumstances, factors  
independent from the electric power steering could  
cause the illumination of the warning light  
cluster.  
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on the  
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out whatever after-market operation involving  
steering system or steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft  
device) that could badly affect performance and safety, cause the lapse of  
warranty and also result in non-compliance of the car with homologation  
requirements.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Always switch the engine off, remove the key from the starting device and  
actuate the steering lock before carrying out any maintenance operation,  
especially when the wheels are raised from the ground. In case this is not  
possible (e.g. when the key must be in MAR position or the engine running),  
remove the electric power steering main fuse before carrying out any  
maintenance operation.  
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