User manual FIAT PUNTO 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. 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. You 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 Bestregards and good motoring! This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat Punto versions. [. . . ] Then press button (F) (black). INDEX 138 F0I0185m The seat belt locks to indicate that the device has intervened; the seat belt cannot be drawn back up even when guiding it manually. 139 INDEX TECHNICAL CAR SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE IN AN EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES CORRECT USE OF THE CAR To increase the efficiency of the front seat belts, the Fiat Punto is fitted with pretensioners. These devices "feel", through a sensor, that a violent crash is in progress and rewind the seat belts a few centimetres. In this way they ensure that the seat belt adheres perfectly to the wearer before the restraining action begins. A small amount of smoke may be produced. This smoke is in no way toxic and presents no fire hazard. SAFETY DEVICES DEVICES Front seat pretensioners activate only if front seat belts are properly fitted into buckles. DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS PRETENSIONERS IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of protection from the action of the pretensioning device, wear the seat belt keeping it firmly close to the chest and pelvis. The pretensioner does not require any maintenance or greasing. Anything that modifies its original conditions invalidates its efficiency. If due to unusual natural events (floods, seas storm, etc. ) the device has been affected by water and mud, it must necessarily be replaced. CORRECT USE OF THE CAR SAFETY DEVICES DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS F0I0262m IN AN EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES WARNING TECHNICAL CAR SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE The pretensioner can only be used once. After a collision that has triggered it, have it replaced at a Fiat Dealership. 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. Operations which lead to knocks, vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C for a maximum of 6 hours) in the area around the pretensioners may cause damage or trigger them. These devices are not affected by vibrations caused by irregularities of the road surface or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc. Contact a Fiat Dealership for any assistance. 140 INDEX GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE SEAT BELTS The driver must comply with (and have the vehicle occupants follow) all the local legal regulations concerning the use of seat belts. Seat belts are also to be worn by expectant mothers: the risk of injury in the case of accident is greatly reduced for them and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt. Of course they must position the lower part of the belt very low down so that it passes under the abdomen (as illustrated in the figure). The upper part should pass over the shoulder and cross the chest diagonally. The lower part should adhere to the pelvis and to the abdomen of the passenger (as illustrated in the figure). Do not use any objects (pegs, stoppers, etc. ) to keep the belts away from the body. F0I0019m F0I0020m WARNING For maximum safety, keep the back of your seat upright, lean back into it and make sure the seat belt fits closely across your chest and hips. Make sure that the seat belts of the front and rear passengers are fastened at all times!You increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision if you travel with the belts unfastened. 141 INDEX TECHNICAL CAR SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE IN AN EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES CORRECT USE OF THE CAR SAFETY DEVICES To increase passenger's safety, front and rear (where provided) seat belt reels contain a load limiter which allows controlled sag in such a way as to dose the force acting on the shoulders during the belt restraining action in case of front crash. DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS LOAD LIMITERS CORRECT USE OF THE CAR SAFETY DEVICES DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS IMPORTANT Never travel with a child sitting on the passenger's lap with a single belt to protect them both. Do not fasten other objects to the body. F0I0021m TECHNICAL CAR SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE IN AN EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES WARNING Under no circumstances should the components of the seat belts and pretensioners be tampered with or removed. Any operation should be carried out by qualified and authorised personnel. Always contact a Fiat Dealership. WARNING INDEX If the belt has been subjected to heavy stress, for example after an accident, it should be changed completely together with the anchors, anchor fastening screws and the pretensioners. In fact, even if the belt has no visible defects, it could have lost its resilience. 142 Observe the following: Always use the belt with the tape taut and never twisted; make sure that it is free to run without impediments; After a serious accident, replace the belt being worn at that time, even if it does not appear damaged. [. . . ] 98 4 253 22 277 IN AN EMERGENCY Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 288 20 91 159 86 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES CORRECT USE OF THE CAR 71 SAFETY DEVICES 242 99 94 DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS INDEX TECHNICAL CAR SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS EBD system. WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES Fluids and lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 80 219 91 287 92 18 132 221 164 93 SAFETY DEVICES In an emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]