Get KNOWING YOUR CAR Guide for Fiat Punto SUV 2011-2018

KNOWING YOUR CAR

In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle

starts here.

INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................

THE KEYS.......................................

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The handbook that you are reading

simply and directly explains how it

is made and how it works.

IGNITION DEVICE ........................... 10

THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ............... 10

DOORS........................................... 11

SEATS ............................................ 13

HEAD RESTRAINTS........................ 14

STEERING WHEEL ......................... 15

REAR VIEW MIRRORS.................... 16

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 17

INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................... 19

WINDOW CLEANING...................... 19

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ........ 21

ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 23

ELECTRIC SUN ROOF.................... 25

That’s why we advise you to read it

seated comfortably on board, so that

you can see immediately what is

described here for yourself.

DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER

STEERING ...................................... 26

ECO FUNCTION ............................. 27

BONNET......................................... 27

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT........... 28

VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM........ 29

VERSION WITH METHANE

SYSTEM (NATURAL POWER) ......... 31

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions.

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1. Adjustable side air vents / 2. Fixed side air vents / 3. Left steering column stalk: external lights / 4. Instrument panel / 5.

Right-hand lever: front and rear windscreen wiper controls, trip computer / 6. Controls on dashboard / 7. Adjustable central air

vents / 8. Fixed upper air vent / 9. Passenger side front airbag / 10. Glove compartment / 11. Radio (for versions/markets,

where provided) / 12. HVAC controls / 13. Ignition device / 14. Driver side front airbag / 15. Steering wheel adjustment lever /

16. Control panel: headlight position adjustment/digital display/multifunction display / 17. Light guide

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Briefly press button : unlocking of

doors and of luggage compartment,

timed switching on of internal roof light

and double flashing of direction

indicators (for versions/markets, where

provided).

THE KEYS

WARNING

1)

1) Press button B only with the key away

from your body, especially your eyes and

from objects which could get damaged

(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key

unattended, to prevent people, especially

children, from inadvertently pressing the

button.

KEY WITHOUT REMOTE

CONTROL

Briefly press button : locking of doors

and of luggage compartment,

switching on of the LED of the

The metal insert of the key activates the

ignition device, the door locks,

opening/closing of the fuel tank cap (for

versions/markets, where provided).

dedicated button on the dashboard,

single flashing of direction indicators (for

versions/markets, where provided);

KEY WITH REMOTE

CONTROL

WARNING

Press the

button: remote

unlocking of the luggage compartment

lock and double flashing of the direction

indicators.

Metal insert A fig. 2 activates the

ignition device, the door locks and the

fuel tank cap locking/unlocking (for

versions/markets, where provided).

Press button B fig. 2 to open/close the

metal insert.

1) The electronic components inside the

key may be damaged if the key is

subjected to strong shocks. In order to

ensure complete efficiency of the

electronic devices inside the key, it should

never be exposed to direct sunlight.

REQUEST FOR

ADDITIONAL KEYS

Should a new key (mechanical or with

remote control) be necessary, go to

a Fiat Dealership, taking an ID

document and the vehicle ownership

documents. The system can recognise

up to 8 keys with incorporated remote

control.

WARNING

1) Used batteries should be disposed of,

as specified by law, in the special

containers, otherwise take them to a Fiat

Dealership, which will deal with their

disposal.

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STEERING LOCK

IGNITION DEVICE

THE FIAT CODE

SYSTEM

Engagement: when at STOP, remove

the key and turn the steering wheel until

it locks.

2) 3) 4) 5)

This is an electronic engine locking

system which increases protection

against attempted thefts of the vehicle.

It is automatically activated when the

ignition key is removed.

The key can be turned to three different

positions fig. 3:

Disengagement: move the steering

wheel slightly and turn the key to MAR.

STOP: engine off, key can be

removed, steering column locked.

Some electrical devices (e.g. audio

system, central door locking system,

etc.) can operate;

OPERATION

WARNING

Each time the vehicle is started by

turning the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat

CODE system control unit sends a

recognition code to the Powertrain

Control Module to deactivate the

immobiliser.

2) If the ignition device is tampered with

(e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked

over by a Fiat Dealership as soon as

possible before resuming driving.

MAR: driving position. All electrical

devices are enabled;

AVV: engine starting.

3) When getting out of the vehicle, always

remove the key to prevent any occupants

from accidentally activating the controls.

Remember to engage the handbrake.

Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked

uphill or reverse if the vehicle is parked

downhill. Never leave children unattended

in the vehicle.

The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE

system control unit has acknowledged

the code received from the key.

Each time the ignition key is turned to

STOP, the Fiat CODE system

deactivates the functions of the

Powertrain Control Module. If, during

starting, the code is not correctly

4) It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any

after-market operation involving steering

system or steering column modifications

(e.g.: installation of anti-theft device).

This could badly affect performance and

safety, invalidate the warranty and also

result in the non-compliance of the vehicle

approval requirements.

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recognised, the

warning light

switches on in the instrument panel. In

this case, turn the key to STOP and

then to MAR; if it is still locked, try again

with the other keys that come with the

vehicle. Contact a Fiat Dealership if

you still cannot start the engine.

The ignition device is fitted with a safety

system that requires the ignition key

to be turned back to STOP if the engine

does not start, before the starting

operation can be repeated.

5) Never remove the key while the vehicle

is moving. The steering wheel will

automatically lock as soon as it is turned.

This also applies to cases in which the

vehicle is towed.

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If the

warning light switches on, this

IMPORTANT With central locking on,

pulling the internal handle of one of the

doors will unlock that door. When 20

km/h are exceeded, all the doors will be

automatically locked (if the dedicated

display Setup Menu function has been

activated).

DOORS

means that the system is running a

self-diagnosis (for example due to

a voltage drop). Should the fault persist,

contact a Fiat Dealership.

LOCKING/UNLOCKING

DOORS FROM THE

INSIDE

Press button A fig. 4 to lock/unlock all

doors. The button has an LED that

indicates whether the doors are locked

or unlocked.

LOCKING/UNLOCKING

DOORS FROM THE

OUTSIDE

LED on: doors locked / LED off: doors

unlocked.

Doors locked from outside: with the

doors closed, fit and rotate the metal

insert in the lock of the driver side door

clockwise, or press the button on

the key with remote control. Locking is

signalled by the LED on button A fig.

4 coming on.

Doors unlocked from outside: fit and

rotate the metal insert in the lock of

the driver side door anticlockwise, or

briefly press the button on the key

with remote control (for versions/

markets, where provided).

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The doors will be locked only if all the

doors are properly shut. In the absence

of electrical power supply (e.g. blown

fuse, battery disconnected, etc.) it is still

possible to lock the doors manually.

DEAD LOCK

6) 7)

It prevents the opening of the doors

from inside the passenger

compartment, serving as an obstacle to

break-in attempts (e.g. broken

window). We recommend that you

activate the device each time you park

your vehicle.

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Activating the device: the device is

automatically activated on all the doors

by quickly and briefly double-pressing

the button on the key with remote

control.

The device remains engaged even if the

doors are electrically unlocked.

WARNING

REAR DOOR EMERGENCY

LOCKING DEVICE

(for versions/markets, where provided)

6) Once the dead lock device has been

actuated, doors cannot be opened from

the passenger's compartment in any way

whatsoever. For this reason, make sure

there are no persons left inside the vehicle.

Deactivating the device: the device is

automatically deactivated by opening

the driver side door with the mechanical

ignition key or unlocking the doors

with the remote control (pressing the

button on the key with remote

control) or by turning the ignition key to

MAR.

The rear doors are fitted with an

emergency device B fig. 6 that allows

the doors to be locked when there is no

current

7) If the battery of the key with remote

control is down, the dead lock device can

be deactivated only by fitting the metal

insert of the key in both front door revolving

plugs as described previously: in this case

the dead lock device will stay engaged

only on the rear doors.

CHILD SAFETY DEVICE

(for versions/markets, where provided)

8) Always use this device when carrying

children. After engaging the device on both

rear doors, check for proper engagement

by trying to open a rear door with the

internal handle.

8) 9)

This system prevents the rear doors

from being opened from the inside. This

device can be engaged only with the

doors open.

9) Do not activate the child lock device if

the rear doors emergency lock device

is already activated. If both have

been activated, you need to use the interior

handle to disengage the rear doors

emergency locking system and then open

the door from the outside.

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Position 1: device on (door locked) /

Position 2: device off (door can be

opened from the inside).

Activating the device: fit the metal

insert of the key in the housing

indicated in fig. 6 and turn the device

from position 2 to position 1 (fig. 6).

Then close the door. With the device

active, use the internal handles to

reopen the rear doors.

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Backrest folding (for versions/

markets, where provided)

SEATS

Pull handle A fig. 8 upwards, fold the

backrest and push it forward, sliding it

to access the rear seats. When the

backrest is brought back again the seat

will return to its original position

(mechanical memory).

FRONT SEATS

10) 11) 12) 13)

Longitudinal adjustment

Lift lever A fig. 7 and push the seat

forwards or backwards: in the driving

position your arms should rest on

the rim of the steering wheel.

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Height adjustment (for versions/

markets, where provided)

REAR SEATS

Partial extension (1/3 or 2/3) /

Adjust lever B fig. 7 upwards or

downwards to obtain the required

height.

complete luggage compartment

(for versions/markets,

where provided)

IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment

whilst seated in the driver's seat.

remove the rear shelf, completely

lower the rear seat head restraints,

move the seat belts to the side,

checking that the belts are correctly

stretched and not twisted; then fold the

cushions forward, operating in the

direction indicated by the arrow (see fig.

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Backrest angle adjustment

Electric lumbar adjustment(for

versions/markets, where provided)

Operate lever C fig. 7 keeping it

engaged until the desired position is

reached.

To adjust operate controls E fig. 9.

FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC

HEATING

(for versions/markets, where provided)

With the key turned to MAR, press

button F fig. 9 to switch the function

on/off.

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operate handles A or B fig. 11 to

unlock the desired section of backrest

and guide the backrest on the cushion.

The luggage compartment can be

fully extended by operating both the

handles.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNING

14) 15)

FRONT

10) Any adjustment must be performed

with the vehicle at a standstill.

Upwards adjustment: raise the head

restraint until it clicks into place.

Downwards adjustment: press

button A fig. 12 and lower the head

restraint.

11) After releasing the adjustment lever,

always check that the seat is locked on the

guides by trying to move it back and forth.

Failure to lock the seat in place could

result in its unexpected movement and the

driver losing control of the vehicle.

12) For maximum protection keep the

backrest upright, lean back into it

and make sure that the seat belt fits closely

across the chest and pelvis.

13) The fabric upholstery for the seats has

been designed to withstand long-term

wear deriving from normal use of the

vehicle. Nevertheless, some precautions

are required. Avoid prolonged and/or

excessive rubbing involving clothing

accessories such as metal buckles,

bosses, Velcro strips and the like, which,

by applying a high pressure on the fabric in

a limited area, could cause it to break,

thereby damaging the upholstery.

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Repositioning the rear seat

Lift the backrests and push them back

until your hear the fastening

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mechanisms click, position the seat belt

buckles upwards and align the cushion

to the standard usage position. Then

check that the "red band" at the side of

the backrest folding levers has

Removal: simultaneously press

buttons A and B fig. 12 on the side of

the two supports and slide them

upwards.

REAR

(for versions/markets, where provided)

disappeared, to make sure that the

backrests have been attached correctly.

16)

Upwards adjustment: raise the head

restraint until it clicks into place.

Downwards adjustment: press the

buttons at the sides of the two

supports and lower the head restraint.

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Removal: simultaneously press the

buttons at the sides of the two

supports and slide them upwards.

STEERING WHEEL

WARNING

17) - 18)

ADJUSTMENT

17) Adjustments must be made only with

the vehicle stationary and engine off.

The steering wheel can be adjusted

both in height and axially. To adjust

unlock the lever pushing it downwards

(to position 1, fig. 13) then adjust the

steering wheel to the most suitable

position and lock it there by moving the

lever upwards (position 2, fig. 13).

WARNING

18) It is absolutely forbidden to carry out

any after-market operation involving

steering system or steering column

modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft

device) that could adversely affect

performance and safety, invalidate the

warranty and also result in non-compliance

of the vehicle with type-approval

requirements.

14) All adjustments must be made with the

vehicle stationary. Head restraints must

be adjusted so that the head, rather than

the neck, rests on them. Only in this case

can they protect your head correctly.

15) To make the best use of the head

restraint's protective action, adjust the

backrest so that your torso is upright and

keep your head as close as possible to the

head restraint.

WARNING

16) If the rear seats are used, always set

the head restraints in the "completely

raised" position.

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IMPORTANT When the heated rear

window is activated, door mirror

defrosting is activated (for versions/

markets, where provided).

REAR VIEW

MIRRORS

Manual adjustment: if required, fold

the mirrors toward the vehicle interior.

INTERIOR MIRROR

With manual adjustment

The mirror is fitted with a safety device

that causes its release in the event of

a violent impact with the passenger.

Operate lever A fig. 14 to adjust the

mirror into two different positions:

normal or anti-glare.

WARNING

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19) As the driver's door mirror is curved, it

may slightly alter the perception of

distance.

DOOR MIRRORS

19)

Electric adjustment

The mirrors can only be adjusted with

the ignition key at MAR.

Use switch B fig. 16 to select the mirror

(left or right) to be adjusted and move

switch C fig. 16 in the four directions to

do it.

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Electrochromic mirror

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The mirror varies its reflecting power

automatically, preventing the driver from

being dazzled. LED A (fig. 15) coming

on signals that the function has been

activated.

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When the ignition key is turned to MAR,

turning the twist switch from position

FLASHING

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

To do this, pull the stalk towards the

steering wheel (unstable position),

regardless of the position of the ring

The exterior lights can only be switched

on when the ignition key is at MAR.

O to position

, the number plate

lights and DRL lights (where provided)

come on unless they are deactivated

through the display menu. The

warning light will come on in the

instrument panel.

SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME

RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)

"Daytime Running Lights"

nut. The warning light switches on

in the instrument panel.

(for versions/markets, where provided)

DIRECTION INDICATORS

20) 21)

Bring the stalk to the (stable) position

upwards to activate the right direction

indicator or downwards to activate

the left direction indicator. Warning light

or will blink on the instrument

panel.

With the ignition key turned to MAR

and ring nut A fig. 17 turned to position

O the daytime running lights are

PARKING LIGHTS

They switch on with the ignition key in

position STOP or removed, bringing the

ring nut fig. 17 from position O to

automatically activated (the other lights

and interior lighting remain off).

position

warning light switches on in the

instrument panel.

or to position

. The

The direction indicators are switched off

automatically when the steering wheel

is straightened.

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS

Lane change function: to signal a

lane change, put the left stalk in the

unstable position for less than half

a second. The direction indicator on the

side selected will flash five times and

then switch off automatically.

To activate the main beam headlights,

with the ring nut fig. 17 in position

, pull the stalk towards the steering

wheel beyond the end of travel position.

The warning light switches on in

the instrument panel.

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When the stalk is pulled towards the

steering wheel again, beyond the end

of travel position, the main beam

headlights deactivate, the dipped

headlights reactivate and the

warning light switches off.

"FOLLOW ME HOME"

DEVICE

SIDE LIGHTS AND

DIPPED BEAM

HEADLIGHTS

This allows the space in front of the

vehicle to be lit for a set time.

With the ignition key turned to MAR,

turn the ring nut fig. 17 to

. If

dipped headlights are activated, the

daytime running lights switch off and

the side lights and dipped headlights

switch on. The warning light

switches on in the instrument panel.

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Activation: with the ignition key at

STOP or removed, pull the stalk

WARNING

towards the steering wheel within 2

minutes from when the engine is turned

off. Each time the stalk is moved, the

lights stay on for an extra 30 seconds

up to a maximum of 210 seconds; then

the lights are switched off automatically.

Each time the stalk is operated, the

warning light on the instrument

20) The daytime running lights are an

alternative to dipped headlights for driving

during the daytime. They are compliant

in countries where is it obligatory to have

lights on during the day and permitted

in those where it is not obligatory.

21) Daytime running lights cannot replace

dipped headlights when driving at night

or through tunnels. The use of daytime

running lights is governed by the highway

code of the country in which you are

driving. Comply with legal requirements.

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panel switches on and the display also

shows a message and how long the

function will remain active.

The rear fog lights can be turned on

with the dipped beam headlights or

side lights and fog lights (where

The

warning light comes on when

provided) on, by pressing the

fig. 18. The

button

22) The use of fog lights and rear fog lights

is governed by the highway code of the

country you are driving in: always comply

with legal requirements.

the stalk is first moved and stays on

until the function is automatically

deactivated. Each time the stalk is

activated it increases the time that the

lights remain on.

warning light switches

on in the instrument panel. The rear fog

light is turned off by pressing the button

again or by turning off the dipped

beam headlights and/or fog lights

(where provided).

Deactivation: keep the stalk pulled

towards the steering wheel for more

than two seconds.

"Cornering Lights" function: the fog

lights (for versions/markets, where

provided) integrate lights that,

with dipped beam headlights on and

speed below 40 km/h, switch on with

wide rotation angles of the steering

wheel or if the direction indicator is

turned on. These lights widen the

visibility at nighttime on the relevant

side.

FRONT AND REAR FOG

LIGHTS

22)

Fog lights (for versions/markets, where

provided) switch on with the side lights

on, by pressing the button fig. 18

and the warning light comes on

in the instrument panel. Press the

button again to switch the lights off.

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With the ring nut in position

, the

INTERIOR LIGHTS

WINDOW CLEANING

windscreen wiper will automatically

adapt its operating speed to the speed

of the vehicle. With the windscreen

wipers operational, if reverse gear

is engaged, the rear window wiper is

automatically activated.

2) 3) 4)

This operates only with the ignition key

turned to MAR.

FRONT ROOF LIGHT WITH SPOT

LIGHTS

Operation of switch A fig. 19:

WINDSCREEN

WIPER/WASHER

switch pressed on the right: lamps C

and D always on;

"Smart washing" function: pull the

stalk towards the steering wheel

(unstable position) to operate the

windscreen washer. Keeping the stalk

pulled for more than half a second, with

just one movement it is possible to

operate the washer jet and the wiper at

the same time. The windscreen wiper

stops working three strokes after the

stalk is released. A further stroke after

approximately 6 seconds completes

the cycle.

Positions of the ring nut fig. 20:

windscreen wiper off.

switch pressed on the left: lamps C

and D always off;

intermittent operation.

continuous slow operation.

continuous fast operation.

Switch A in the central position:

lights C and D switch on/off when the

front doors are opened/closed.

REAR WINDOW

WIPER/WASHER

4)

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Turn the ring nut from position O to

Move the stalk to position A fig. 20 to

limit operation to the time for which the

stalk is held in this position. When

released, the stalk will return to

position to operate the rear window

wiper as follows:

The lights switch on/off gradually. With

courtesy light off, switch B fig. 19

turns on lamp C when pressed to the

left or lamp D when pressed to the

right.

in intermittent mode when the

windscreen wiper is not operating;

its default position and the windscreen

wiper will be automatically stopped.

in synchronous mode (at half the

speed of the windscreen wiper) when

the windscreen wiper is operating;

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4) Do not use the rear window wiper to

remove layers of snow or ice. In such

conditions, the wiper may be subjected to

excessive stress and the motor cut-out

switch, which prevents operation for a few

seconds, may intervene. If operation is

not subsequently restored, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

in continuous mode with reverse

gear engaged and the control active.

With reverse gear engaged and

windscreen wiper on, the rear window

wiper is activated in continuous mode.

Pushing the stalk towards the

dashboard (rocking position) will

activate the rear window washer jet.

Keep the stalk pushed for more than

half a second to activate the rear

window wiper as well. Releasing the

stalk will activate the smart washing

function (as for the windscreen wiper).

Deactivation: release the lever.

WARNING

2) Do not use the windscreen wiper to

remove layers of snow or ice from the

windscreen. In such conditions, the

windscreen wiper may be subjected to

excessive stress and the motor cut-out

switch, which prevents operation for a few

seconds, may intervene. If operation is

not restored (even after restarting the

engine with the key), contact a Fiat

Dealership.

3) Do not operate the windscreen wiper

with the blades lifted from the windscreen.

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

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23) 24)

2)

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL

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A - Air temperature adjustment knob (mixing hot and cold air): red section = hot air / blue section = cold air;

B - Fan activation/adjustment knob: 0 = fan off / 1-2-3-4 = fan speed;

C - Air distribution knob: air outlet from the dashboard central and side vents /

air outlet from the footwell vents and the

air outlet from the footwell vents and from the windscreen and front

dashboard vents / air outlet from the footwell vents /

side window vents / air outlet from the windscreen vents.

D - Internal air recirculation on/off button

E - Climate control compressor on/off button

F - Rear window and door mirror demisting/defrosting button

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AUTOMATIC DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

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A - Climate control compressor on/off button

B - Internal air recirculation on/off button

C - Climate control system display

D - MAX-DEF function on button (rapid defrosting/demisting of front windows);

E - Heated rear window on/off button

F - MONO function on button (alignment of driver side/passenger side temperatures) and passenger side temperature

adjustment knob

G - Climate control system on/off button

H - Fan speed increase/decrease buttons

I - Air distribution selection buttons

L - AUTO function on button (automatic operation) and driver side temperature adjustment knob.

M - Interior air temperature sensor

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ADDITIONAL HEATER

(for versions/markets, where provided)

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

WARNING

26) 27)

25)

OPERATION

This ensures faster passenger

compartment warming when it is very

cold.

23) It is advisable not to use the internal air

recirculation function when the outside

temperature is low, because the windows

could mist rapidly.

These operate when the ignition key is

turned to MAR and for about 2 minutes

after turning the ignition key to STOP

or removing it. Timing is interrupted

if one of the doors is opened.

Switching on the heater: always

happens automatically in cold weather

conditions, with the engine on and

low engine coolant temperature.

Switching off the heater: happens

automatically when the required

comfort conditions are reached.

24) For the climate control system to

operate, at least one of the air distribution

buttons must be selected, the system does

not allow all the buttons to be disabled

simultaneously.

DRIVE SIDE FRONT

DOOR CONTROLS

Versions with 4 electric windows

(for versions/markets, where provided)

25) The heater will not activate if the

battery voltage is too low.

The buttons are located on the door

panel trim fig. 24. All windows can be

controlled from the driver side door

panel.

WARNING

2) The system uses a coolant that is

compatible with the laws in force in the

countries where the vehicle is sold, R134a

or R1234yf. When charging, only use the

gas indicated on the dedicated plate in the

engine compartment fig. 23. The use of

other coolants affects the efficiency and

condition of the system. The lubricating oil

used of the compressor is also closely

linked to the coolant gas type: contact the

Fiat Dealership.

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A: opening/closing the front left

window. "Automatic continuous"

operation during window opening/

closing and anti-pinch system

activated.

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B: opening/closing the front right

window. "Automatic continuous"

operation during window opening/

closing and anti-pinch system

activated.

Versions with 2 electric windows

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

SYSTEM INITIALISATION

On some versions, only A and B fig. 24

buttons are available to open/close

the front windows. These versions are

equipped with "automatic continuous

operation" during the window opening

stage.

Following any disconnection of the

battery or blowing of the protective

fuse, the system must be initialised

again: bring the window to be initialised

to the upper end of travel position in

manual operation. When this position is

reached, keep the lifting control

C: opening/closing the rear left

window (for versions/markets, where

provided). "Continuous automatic"

operation during window

Anti-crush safety device

(for versions/markets, where provided)

activated for at least 1 second.

opening/closing stage and anti-pinch

system activated.

This system detects the presence of

an obstacle during the window closing

travel: should this event occur the

system stops and reverses the window

travel, depending on its position. If

this function is activated for 5 times in 1

minute, the closing window is lifted by

stages ("recovery" mode). The device is

active in the manual and automatic

operation of the window.

D: opening/closing the rear right

window (for versions/markets, where

provided). "Automatic continuous"

operation during window

WARNING

26) Improper use of the electric windows

can be dangerous. Before and during

operation, always check that passengers

are not exposed to the risk of being injured

either directly by the moving windows or

through objects getting caught or struck by

them.

opening/closing and anti-pinch system

activated.

E: enabling/disabling the rear door

electric window controls.

Window opening: push the buttons to

open the desired window. The window

moves in "stages" if one of the two

buttons is pressed briefly. "Automatic

continuous" operation is activated if the

buttons are pressed for more than

half a second. The window stops when

it reaches end of travel position, or in

the desired position by pressing the

button again.

27) When leaving the vehicle, always

remove the ignition key to avoid the risk of

injury for people still on board due to

accidental operation of the electric

windows.

Remote opening/closing by means

of a key with remote control

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The windows can be opened/closed by

pressing the unlocking ( )/locking (

) button on the key with remote

control for more than 2 seconds. The

windows move simultaneously as long

as the corresponding button is held

down; they will stop when they reach

the upper (or lower) end of travel

position, or the button is released.

Window closing: lift the buttons to

close the desired window. The window

closing occurs following the same

logic described for the opening stage.

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From the fully open position press

button A fig. 25: the front glass panel

will automatically move into the "spoiler"

position. Pressing the button again for

more than half a second, the roof

will automatically move into the fully

closed position. Press the button again

to interrupt the automatic movement

and stop it in the intermediate position.

Anti-pinch system: the sun roof has

an anti-pinch safety system which,

detecting the presence of a possible

obstacle whilst the roof is closing, stops

the movement of the glass panel and

reverses it.

take the Allen key provided, located

in the tool box, fit it into the housing

A fig. 26 and turn it clockwise to open

the roof or anticlockwise to close it.

ELECTRIC SUN

ROOF

(for versions/markets, where provided)

28)

5)

The sun roof can be operated only with

the ignition key turned to MAR.

CONTROL BUTTONS

Keep button B fig. 25 pressed to open

the glass panel in the "spoiler" position.

After opening, press the button again

for more than half a second to bring the

roof automatically to fully open

position. To deactivate the automatic

movement press the button again.

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INITIALISATION

PROCEDURE

WARNING

After the battery has been

disconnected or the protective fuse has

blown, the operation of the sun roof

must be initialised again. Press button

A fig. 25 in the closed position and

keep it pressed for one second after

the roof is completely closed.

28) When leaving the vehicle, always

remove the key from the ignition to avoid

the risk of injury to those still inside the

vehicle due to accidental operation of the

sun roof. Improper use of the roof can

be dangerous. Before and during

operation, always check that nobody is at

risk of being injured by the moving sun roof

or by objects getting caught or hit by it.

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EMERGENCY OPERATION

If the control buttons fail to operate, the

sun roof can be moved manually,

proceeding as described below:

WARNING

remove the protective cover B (fig.

26) located on the internal lining,

between the two sun blinds;

5) Use the sunroof only in spoiler position if

transverse roof racks are fitted. Do not

open the sun roof if there is snow or ice on

it: you may damage it.

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30) Before carrying out any maintenance

operation, switch off the engine and

remove the ignition key to activate the

steering lock. This is particularly important if

the vehicle's wheels are raised from the

ground. If this is not possible (for example if

the key needs to be turned to MAR or the

engine must be running), remove the

main fuse that protects the electric power

steering.

DUALDRIVE

ELECTRIC POWER

STEERING

29) 30) 31)

This only operates with the key turned

to MAR and the engine started.

The steering allows the force required

at the steering wheel to be adjusted

to suit driving conditions. When the

CITY function is on, the steering wheel

effort is lighter, making parking easier:

therefore, this function is particularly

useful for driving in city centres.

31) Factors independent of the electric

power steering could cause the warning

light on the instrument panel to switch on:

stop the vehicle immediately, should it be in

motion, turn the engine off for about 20

minutes and then restart it. If the warning

light stays on (on some versions along with

a message on the display) contact a Fiat

dealership.

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IMPORTANT During parking

manoeuvres requiring a lot of steering,

the steering may become harder: this is

normal and is due to the intervention

of the system to protect the electric

steering motor from overheating, so no

intervention is required. When the

vehicle is used again later on,

IMPORTANT When turning the ignition

key quickly, full power steering

functionality can be achieved after a

few seconds.

the power steering will work normally.

CITY FUNCTION

ACTIVATION/

DEACTIVATION

WARNING

Press button CITY fig. 27, function

activation is signalled by the word CITY

on the display (for versions with

29) It is strictly forbidden to carry out any

after-market operation involving steering

system or steering column modifications

(e.g. installing an anti-theft device). This

could badly affect performance and safety,

invalidate the warranty and also result in

the non-compliance of the vehicle with

regulations.

multifunction display) and by the word

CITY lighting up on the button after

it has been pressed. Press the button

again to deactivate the function

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ECO FUNCTION

(for versions/markets, where provided)

BONNET

OPENING

Press the ECO button fig. 28 to activate

the function. When the ECO function

is active, the vehicle is set for a driving

style characterised by reduced fuel

consumption. When the function is

active, the corresponding LED on the

button switches on.

32) 33) 34)

Pull the lever fig. 29 in the direction

indicated by the arrow, then operate

lever A fig. 30 and raise the bonnet,

securing it to the stay rod.

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IMPORTANT Before raising the bonnet,

make sure that the arms of the wipers

are not raised from the windscreen and

that the wiper is not operational.

CLOSING

35)

Keep the bonnet raised with one hand

and use the other to remove the stay

rod. Lower the bonnet to approximately

20 centimetres from the engine

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compartment then let it drop. Make

sure that the bonnet is completely

closed and not only fastened by the

locking device by trying to open it. If it is

not perfectly closed, do not try to

press the bonnet lid down but open it

and repeat the procedure.

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This function stays in the memory and,

when the engine is started again, the

system keeps the setting it had before

the engine was stopped.

To deactivate the function press button

B fig. 28 again.

IMPORTANT Always check that the

bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it

from opening while the vehicle is

travelling.

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The following plate is applied inside the

engine compartment (fig. 31).

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LUGGAGE

COMPARTMENT

WARNING

32) Wrong positioning of the bonnet stay

may cause the bonnet to fall abruptly.

OPENING

36)

6)

33) Raise the bonnet using both hands.

Before lifting, check that the windscreen

wiper arms are not raised from the

Opening from the outside: press

button A fig. 32 on the tailgate.

windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary

and that the handbrake is engaged.

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34) Perform these operations only with

vehicle stationary.

CLOSING

35) For safety reasons, the bonnet must

always be properly closed while driving.

Therefore, make sure that the bonnet

is properly closed and that the lock

is engaged. If you discover during travel

that the lock is not fully engaged, stop

immediately and close the bonnet in the

correct manner.

Pull the grab handle in the inner part of

the tailgate and lower it pressing until

it clicks into place.

WARNING

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36) Never exceed the maximum allowed

load in the luggage compartment. Also

make sure that the objects you place in the

luggage compartment and on the rear

shelf have been properly secured, to avoid

them from being thrown forward

Opening with remote control: press

button

on the remote control.

Emergency opening from inside: in

order to open the tailgate from the

inside, because of a flat battery or a

failure in the tailgate electric lock,

completely fold down the rear seats

and, working inside the luggage

compartment, press lever B fig. 33.

consequent to sudden braking and injuring

your passengers.

WARNING

6) Do not fit additional objects onto the

rear parcel shelf or tailgate (speakers,

spoilers, etc.), except when contemplated

by the manufacturer, to ensure the correct

operation of the side gas shock absorbers

of the tailgate itself.

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In Italy, the tank has a life of 10 years

starting from the vehicle registration

date. If the vehicle has been registered

in a country other than Italy, the

duration and the testing/inspection

procedures of the LPG tank can vary

depending on the national laws of that

country. In any case, when the time limit

in the individual country has run out,

contact a Fiat Dealership to have the

tank replaced.

VERSION WITH LPG

SYSTEM

37) 38) 11)

7) 8) 9) 10)

INTRODUCTION

The LPG version features two fuel

supply systems: one for petrol and one

for LPG.

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Every time the vehicle is not in use for a

long period or moved in an emergency

as a result of a breakdown/accident

it is recommended to:

LPG TANK

SELECTION OF

PETROL/LPG SUPPLY

TYPE

11)

The tank A fig. 36 for collecting LPG in

a liquid state is located in the spare

wheel compartment.

12) 13) 14)

unscrew the fixing devices A fig. 34,

then remove the cover B;

The button A fig. 37 allows the driver to

select petrol or LPG operation. Actual

close the LPG tap by rotating the

ring nut C fig. 35 clockwise, then refit

the cover and retighten the fixing

devices.

switching is signalled by the

icon

coming on/off in the instrument panel

display (icon on: petrol operation / icon

off: LPG operation).

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LPG tank certification

The LPG tank is certified in accordance

with the regulations in force.

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37

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38) Modifications or repairs to the fuel

supply system that are not carried out

properly or do not take the system's

technical specifications into account can

cause malfunctions leading to the risk

of fire.

10) When painting in an oven, the LPG

tank must be removed from the vehicle and

later refitted by a Fiat Dealership. Although

the LPG system has numerous safety

features, it is advisable to proceed

as follows every time the vehicle is not in

use for a long period or moved in an

emergency as a result of a breakdown or

accident: unscrew the fastening devices A

fig. 34, then remove the cover B. Close

the LPG cock rotating the ring nut C fig. 35

clockwise. Refit the cover and retighten

the fastening devices.

Switching to the chosen supply system

takes place according to the vehicle

usage conditions, therefore it might not

be immediate.

If the LPG is over, switching to petrol

operation is automatic and the icon

is displayed. When the described

conditions are no longer present, the

system automatically restores LPG

operation and the icon switches off.

39) Do not switch between the two

operating modes whilst starting the engine.

WARNING

SUPPLIES

11) Periodically (at least once every six

months), it is advisable to let the LPG in the

tank run out and, at the next refuelling,

check that it does not exceed the

maximum capacity of 30.5 litres (reserve

included) (with a tolerance of 2 litres

excess) (see instructions in the "Capacities"

paragraph of this Supplement). If the level

is above 30.5 litres (reserve included)

contact a Fiat Dealership immediately.

7) The system operates at temperatures

ranging between −20 °C and 100 °C.

15) 16)

LPG

8) If, during LPG operation, the same runs

out, the vehicle switches to petrol

automatically and all the bars of the digital

gauge on the display switch off; this

displaying remains until the following LPG

refuelling.

Maximum refuelling capacity (reserve

included): 38 litres. The figure already

takes into account the 80% tank filling

limit and the residual fluid required

for correct priming and it is the

maximum permitted capacity. After

different refuelling processes, this figure

may vary due to differences between

the network pump supply pressures,

pumps with different supply/locking

features, tank not completely run out of

fuel.

9) The vehicle is equipped with a gaseous

LPG injection system designed specifically

for it: it is therefore absolutely forbidden

to alter the configuration of the system or

its components. The use of other

components or materials could cause

malfunctions and lead to a reduction in

safety; therefore, in the case of problems,

contact a Fiat Dealership. When towing

or lifting the vehicle, follow the instructions

in the paragraph on "Towing the vehicle"

to prevent damage to the gas system

parts.

12) Regardless of the last fuel system

used, at the following engine starting, after

the initial petrol stage, the system will

automatically switch to LPG.

13) When switching from LPG to petrol is

requested a metal noise is heard from

the valves which pressurise the circuit. As a

result of the switching logic described

above, the delay between the ticking of the

valve and the switching off of the green

WARNING

warning light

entirely normal.

on the instrument panel is

37) It should be pointed out that in some

countries (including Italy) there are legal

restrictions in force for parking/garaging

motor vehicles with gas that has a higher

density than air; LPG comes under this

category.

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14) In particular usage conditions, such as

starting and operation at low ambient

temperature or LPG supply with low

VERSION WITH

METHANE SYSTEM

(Natural Power)

propane content, the system may switch

temporarily to petrol operation, without

an indication of switching on the instrument

panel. In the event of low LPG levels in

the tank or request for high performance

(e.g. overtaking, vehicle fully laden, steep

hills) the system may automatically switch

to petrol operation to guarantee the engine

40) 41) 42)

17)

INTRODUCTION

The "Natural Power" version features

two fuel systems, one for petrol and

one for natural gas (methane).

power requested; the

icon on the

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instrument panel switches on to indicate

this. When the above conditions are no

longer present, the system automatically

Cylinder certification

METHANE CYLINDERS

The cylinders are certified in

restores LPG operation; the

warning

The vehicle has two cylinders (see fig.

38 and fig. 39) located under the floor

and protected by two special guards.

The methane, stored in the cylinders at

high pressure, flows through a

accordance with ECE Regulation no.

110. The cylinders must be inspected,

according to the Procedure of the

ECE Regulation no. 110, every 4 years

from the vehicle registration date or

in accordance with specific regulations

in individual countries.

light switches off. To achieve the automatic

switching described above, make sure

that there is always enough fuel in the

petrol tank.

15) Only use LPG for motor vehicles.

dedicated pipe to reach the pressure

regulator/reduction unit which supplies

the two methane injectors at low

pressure (about 9 bar).

16) It is strictly forbidden to use any

additive in the LPG.

The plates provided by the Dealership

with the on board documentation

contain the date for the first inspection

of the cylinders. Methane refuelling

stations are not authorised to refill the

cylinders when the inspection date has

expired.

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IMPORTANT If the vehicle has been

registered in a country other than Italy,

the certification data, identification

and inspection procedures for

Actual switching to the chosen supply

system takes place according to the

vehicle usage conditions, therefore

it might not be immediate. Switching is

indicated by the warning light

coming on/off in the instrument panel.

In addition, when starting at outside

temperatures below approximately

–10°C, the switching times from petrol

to methane increase to allow the

pressure regulator/reduction unit to

heat up.

WARNING

40) The Fiat Punto Natural Power is

equipped with a high pressure methane

fuel supply system, designed to operate at

a rated pressure of 200 bar. It is dangerous

to stretch the system with higher

pressures. When towing or lifting the

vehicle, follow the instructions in the main

handbook under the paragraph on "Towing

the vehicle" to prevent damage to the

methane system parts. If there is a

problem with the methane system, only

contact a Fiat Dealership. Do not alter the

methane system configuration or

components; they are designed exclusively

for the Fiat Punto Natural Power. The use

of other components or materials could

cause malfunctions and reduce safety.

the methane cylinders should conform

to the legislation in that country. In

any case, remember that the life of the

cylinders is 20 years from the

production date as set out in ECE

Regulation no. 110.

SELECTION OF

PETROL/METHANE

SUPPLY TYPE

If methane runs out, switching to petrol

takes place automatically (the four

bars of the digital indicator on the

43)

18) 19) 20)

This engine normally runs on methane

except during starting, when it runs

on petrol. The button A fig. 40 allows

drivers to select petrol or methane

operation.

display switch off and the

warning

light switches on in the instrument

panel). The engine can still run for some

kilometres with methane supply before

switching to petrol operation.

41) In the case of painting in an oven, the

cylinders should be removed from the

vehicle and refitted later by a Fiat Dealer.

Although the methane system has

SUPPLIES

numerous safety features, it is advisable to

close the manual cocks for the cylinders

every time the vehicle is not in use for

a long period, transported on other

vehicles or moved in an emergency as a

result of a breakdown or accident.

Methane

Capacity: about 13 kg. The total

volume of cylinders is about 84 litres.

42) Modifications or repairs to the fuel

system that are not carried out correctly or

do not take the system technical

specifications into account can cause

malfunctions leading to a fire risk.

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43) Do not switch between the two

operating modes whilst starting the engine.

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20) In particular usage conditions, such as

starting and operation at low ambient

temperature, the system may switch

temporarily to petrol operation, without

indicating the performed switching. In the

event of low methane levels in the tank

or request for high performance (e.g.

overtaking, vehicle fully laden, steep hills)

the system may automatically switch to

petrol operation to guarantee the engine

WARNING

17) If, during methane operation, the same

runs out, the vehicle switches to petrol

automatically and all the bars of the digital

gauge on the display switch off; this

displaying remains until the next methane

refuelling.

power requested; the

warning light

18) Regardless of the last fuel system

used, at the following engine starting, after

the initial petrol stage, the system will

automatically switch to methane.

on the instrument panel switches on to

indicate this. When the above conditions

are no longer present, the system

automatically restores methane operation;

the

warning light switches off. To

19) When switching from petrol to methane

is requested, a metal noise from the valves

which pressurise the circuit can be heard,

as it happens while starting the vehicle. For

the switching logic described above, a

delay between the valve ticking and the

switching off of the instrument panel

indication is completely normal.

achieve the automatic switching described

above, make sure that there is always

enough fuel in the petrol tank.

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