Fiat Grande Punto Actual (2017 year). Manual — part 9

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“DUALDRIVE”
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ON (green)

The word “CITY” appears on the display
when the “Dualdrive” electric power
steering system is activated by pressing the
relevant control button. Press the button
again to make the “CITY” disappear.

CITY

MAIN BEAM
HEADLIGHTS

(blue)

The light comes on when the main beams
are turned on.

1

FOG LIGHTS
(green)

The light comes on when the front fog
lights are turned on.

5

LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green – intermittent)

The light (arrow) comes on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
downwards or, together with the right-
hand arrow, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.

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RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green – intermittent)

The light (arrow) comes on when the di-
rection indicator control lever is moved
upwards or, together with the left-hand
arrow, when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.

D

SIDELIGHTS
AND DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (green)

FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)

Sidelights and dipped beam
headlights

The light comes on when the sidelights or
dipped beams are turned on.

Follow Me Home

The light comes on when this device is ac-
tive (see “Follow Me Home” in the “Dash-
board and controls” section).

The display will show a specific message.

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ASR SYSTEM
(versions with multifunction display)

The ASR system can be turned off by
pressing the button ASR OFF.

The display will show a specific message
to warn the driver that the system is off;
at the same time, the button LED will turn
on.

When you press button ASR OFF again,
the button LED will turn off and the dis-
play will show a specific message to inform
the driver that the system is on again.

POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
(versions with multifunction
display)

This starts flashing when the outside tem-
perature reaches or falls below 3 °C to
warn the driver of the possible presence
of ice on the road.

The display will show a specific message.

LIMITED RANGE
(versions with multifunction
display)

The display will show a specific message
to warn the driver that the cruising range
is less than 50 km.

SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED

The display will show a specific message
when the car exceeds the fixed speed lim-
it (see “Multifunction Display” in the
“Dashboard and controls” section).

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STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CHANGING A TYRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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AUTOMATIC FIX&GO QUICK TYRE
REPAIR KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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CHANGING A BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CHANGING AN EXTERIOR BULB . . . . . . . .

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CHANGING AN INTERIOR BULB . . . . . . . .

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CHANGING A FUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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RECHARGING THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . ...

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RAISING THE CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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TOWING THE CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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In an emergency we recommend that you call the toll-free number found in the Warranty Booklet.

You can also go to the www.fiat.com website to find your nearest Fiat Dealership.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

EMERGENCY START-UP

If the instrument panel warning light

Y

stays on permanently, contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately.

JUMP STARTING fig. 1

If the battery is flat, the engine may be
started using an auxiliary battery with an
equal or slightly higher capacity than the
flat one.

Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒ connect the positive terminals (+ near

the terminal) of the two batteries with
a jump lead;

❒ with a second lead, connect the nega-

tive terminal (–) of the auxiliary battery
to an earthing point

E on the engine or

the gearbox of the car to be started;

❒ start the engine.
❒ when the engine has been started, fol-

low the sequence above in reverse or-
der to remove the leads.

If after a few attempts the engine does not
start, do not keep trying but contact a Fiat
Dealership.

IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the
negative terminals of the two batteries:
sparks could ignite explosive gas released
from the battery. If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, prevent acciden-
tal contact between metallic parts of the
two cars.

IMPORTANT For cars with Start&Stop
system, in case of starting by booster bat-
tery, refer to "Dashboard and controls"
chapter, paragraph "Start&Stop system".

BUMP STARTING

Never bump start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. This could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it beyond repair.

IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
booster and the power steering system
are not active until the engine is started,
so you will need to apply much more force
to the brake pedal or steering wheel.

This procedure must be per-
formed by expert personnel

because incorrect actions may cause
considerable electrical discharge. Fur-
thermore, battery fluid is poisonous
and corrosive: avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Keep naked flames and lit
cigarettes away from the battery. Do
not create sparks.

WARNING

fig. 1

F0M0414m

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CHANGING A TYRE

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and spare wheel call for some pre-
cautions, as listed below.

Use your hazard lights,
warning triangle, etc to show

that your car is stationary. Passengers
should get out of the car, particular-
ly if it is heavily loaded, and wait for
the wheel to be changed away from
the traffic. Apply the handbrake.

WARNING

The spare wheel provided is
specific for your vehicle.

Therefore, it must not be used on dif-
ferent models and you should not use
spare wheels from other models on
your vehicle. The wheel bolts are spe-
cific for your vehicle: do not use them
on different models and do not use
bolts from other models on your car.

WARNING

Repair and refit the standard
wheel as soon as possible.

Do not apply grease to the bolt
threads before assembly: they might
spontaneously unscrew.

WARNING

The jack may be used to re-
place wheels only on the car

which it equips or other cars of the
same model. Never use the jack for
other purposes, such as lifting other
models. Never use the jack to carry
out repairs under the car. Incorrect
positioning of the jack may cause the
car to fall. Do not use the jack for
loads higher than the one shown on
its label.

WARNING

Incorrect hub cap assembly
may cause it to come off

when the car is moving. Never tam-
per with the inflation valve. Never in-
troduce tools of any kind between the
rim and the tyre. Check tyre and
spare wheel pressure regularly, refer-
ring to the values shown in the “Tech-
nical specifications” section.

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To change a wheel proceed
as follows:
❒ stop the car where it is not a danger to

other road users and you can replace
the wheel safely. The ground should be
flat and solid;

❒ turn the engine off and pull up the hand-

brake.

❒ engage first gear or reverse;
❒ wear the reflective safety jacket (com-

pulsory by law in certain countries) be-
fore getting out of the car;

❒ open the boot and lift the carpet or re-

move the cargo box (for versions/mar-
kets, where provided);

❒ unscrew the locking device A-fig. 2;
❒ take out the tool container C-fig. 2 and

put it alongside the wheel to be
changed;

❒ take out the spare wheel B-fig. 2;

fig. 2

F0M0188m

Important notes:
❒ the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒ the jack requires no adjustment;
❒ the jack cannot be repaired. If it breaks

it must be replaced with a new jack;

❒ no tool other than its cranking device

may be fitted on the jack.

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❒ loosen the bolts of the wheel to be re-

placed by about one turn with the
wrench provided E-fig. 3; if you have
alloy wheels, rock the car to make it
easier to separate the rim from the
wheel hub;

❒ operate device F-fig. 4 to extend the

jack until the top of the jack G-fig. 4 fits
correctly into jacking point H-fig. 4;

❒ warn anybody nearby that the car is

about to be lifted. They must stay clear
and not touch the car until it is back on
the ground;

❒ fit the handle L-fig. 4 to operate the

jack and lift the car until the wheel is
several centimetres off the ground;

fig. 3

F0M0362m

fig. 4

F0M0191m

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❒ for versions with hub caps, remove the

cap after unscrewing the 3 fastening
bolts and finally unscrew the fourth bolt
L-fig. 5 and remove the wheel;

❒ make sure the contact surfaces be-

tween spare wheel and hub are clean
so that the fastening bolts will not come
loose;

❒ fit the spare wheel by inserting the first

bolt two threads into the hole closest
to the inflation valve;

❒ fit the hub cap by aligning the crescent

hole with the bolt you have fitted us-
ing the wrench;

❒ tighten the fastening bolts;
❒ turn the jack handle L-fig. 4 to lower

the car and remove the jack;

❒ use the wrench provided to fasten the

bolts completely in a criss-cross fash-
ion as per the order illustrated in fig. 6;

❒ if you are replacing an alloy wheel and

wish to store it temporarily in the spare
wheel compartment, you should posi-
tion it upside down.

REFITTING A STANDARD
WHEEL

Following the procedure described previ-
ously, raise the car and remove the spare
wheel.

fig. 5

F0M0192m

fig. 6

F0M0194m

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Versions with steel rims

Proceed as follows:
❒ make sure the contact surfaces be-

tween standard wheel and hub are
clean so that the fastening bolts will not
come loose;

❒ fit the standard wheel by inserting the

first bolt two threads into the hole clos-
est to the inflation valve;

❒ fit the hub cap by aligning the crescent

hole with the bolt you have fitted, then
insert the other 3 bolts;

❒ using the wrench provided, tighten the

fastening bolts;

❒ lower the car and remove the jack;
❒ using the wrench provided, fully tight-

en the bolts in the sequence shown
previously.

Versions with alloy rims

Proceed as follows:
❒ place the wheel onto the hub and tight-

en the bolts using the wrench provided;

❒ lower the car and remove the jack;
❒ using the wrench provided, fully tight-

en the bolts in the sequence shown
previously.

When you have finished
❒ stow the spare wheel in the space pro-

vided in the boot;

❒ put the jack back in its container C-fig.

2 partially open by forcing it slightly
against the container walls to prevent
it from rattling around when travelling;

❒ put the tools back into their places in

the container;

❒ stow the container C-fig. 2, complete

with tools, inside the spare wheel;

❒ tighten the tool container clamping de-

vice A-fig. 2;

❒ refit the boot carpet or the Cargo box

(for versions/markets, where provid-
ed).

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QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT
FIX&GO automatic

The Fix&Go automatic quick tyre repair
kit is located in the boot.

The kit fig. 7 includes:
❒ a cylinder A , containing sealant, which

is fitted with:

– filling tube B;

– an adhesive label C with the message

“max. 80 km/h” to be placed where
the driver can easily see it (on the
dashboard) after repairing the tyre;

❒ instruction brochure (see fig. 8), to be

used for prompt and proper use of the
quick repair kit and then presented to
the personnel charged with handling the
treated tyre;

❒ compressor D-fig. 7 including gauge

and connections;

❒ a pair of protective gloves located in the

side part of the compressor;

❒ adapters for inflating different elements.

fig. 7

F0M0198m

You can also store the screwdriver and
tow hitch in the quick repair kit contain-
er (stored in the boot under the carpet).

fig. 8

F0M0199m

Hand over the instruction
booklet to the personnel

charged with treating the tyre re-
paired with the kit.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair
kit is effective with external temperatures
of between −20 °C and +50 °C.

The sealant fluid has an expiry date.

Do not operate the com-
pressor for longer than

20 minutes at a time. Risk of over-
heating. The quick repair kit is not
suitable for definitive repairs, so
the tyres repaired may be used only
temporarily.

WARNING

In the event of a puncture
caused by foreign bodies, it is
possible to repair tyres show-
ing holes on the track or

shoulder of up to 4 mm in diameter.

It is not possible to repair
damage to the tyre sidewall.

Do not use the quick repair kit if the
tyre is damaged as a result of driving
with it deflated.

WARNING

A repair is not possible if
the wheel rim is damaged

(groove is deformed, causing air to es-
cape). Do not remove foreign bodies
(screws or nails) from the tyre.

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INFLATION PROCEDURE

The cylinder contains ethyl-
ene glycol. It contains latex,

which may cause an allergic reaction.
Harmful if swallowed. Irritates the
eyes. There could be a reaction in
case of inhalation or contact. Avoid
contact with your eyes, skin and
clothes. In the event of contact, wash
immediately with plenty of water. Do
not induce vomiting if swallowed.
Rinse your mouth out and drink plen-
ty of water. Call a doctor immedi-
ately. Keep out of the reach of chil-
dren. The product must not be used
by asthmatics. Do not breathe in the
vapours during insertion and suction.
Call a doctor immediately if allergic
reactions are noted. Store the cylin-
der in its proper compartment, away
from sources of heat. The sealant flu-
id has an expiry date.

WARNING

Replace the cylinder contain-
ing out-of-date sealant fluid.
Dispose of the cylinder and
the sealant liquid properly.

Dispose according to the national and
local laws in force.

Put on the protective gloves
provided with the quick tyre

repair kit.

WARNING

❒ Ensure that the handbrake is on.

Unscrew the tyre valve cap, remove the
flexible filler tube A-fig. 9 and fasten
the nozzle B onto the tyre valve;

fig. 9

F0M0363m

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❒ make sure that switch D-fig. 10 of the

compressor is in position 0 (off), start
the engine, plug into the nearest sock-
et E-fig. 11 and activate the compres-
sor by turning switch D-fig. 10 to po-
sition I (on). Inflate the tyre to the
pressure specified in the “Inflation
pressure” paragraph in the “Technical
specifications” section.

For a more accurate reading, check
pressure gauge F-fig. 10 with the com-
pressor off;

❒ if after 5 minutes you cannot reach at

least 1.5 bar, unplug the compressor
from the valve and the socket, then
move the car forward about ten metres
in order to distribute the sealant inside
the tyre evenly, then repeat the infla-
tion operation;

❒ if after this operation you still cannot

reach at least 1.8 bar after 5 minutes,
do not resume driving because the tyre
is too damaged and the fast tyre repair
kit cannot guarantee suitable sealing.
Contact a Fiat Dealership;

❒ if you do reach the tyre pressure spec-

ified in the “Inflation pressure” para-
graph in the “Technical specifications”
section, start driving immediately;

fig. 10

F0M0202m

fig. 11

F0M0203m

fig. 12

F0M0364m

Apply the adhesive label
where it can be easily seen

by the driver as a reminder that the
tyre has been treated with the quick
repair kit. Drive carefully, particular-
ly on bends. Do not exceed 80 km/h.
Do not accelerate or brake suddenly.

WARNING

❒ after driving for about 10 minutes, stop

and check the tyre pressure again; re-
member to put on the handbrake;

If the pressure has fallen be-
low 1.8 bar, do not drive any

further: the Fix&Go automatic quick
tyre repair kit cannot guarantee
proper hold because the tyre is too
damaged. Contact a Fiat Dealership.

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❒ if you get a pressure reading of at least

1.8 bar, restore the proper pressure
(with engine running and handbrake on)
and restart;

❒ drive with the utmost care to the near-

est Fiat Dealership.

FOR CHECKING AND
RESTORING PRESSURE ONLY

The compressor may also be used for
restoring pressure only. Release the fast
coupling and connect it directly to the tyre
valve fig. 13; in this way, the cylinder will
not be connected to the compressor and
no sealant will be injected.

CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE

To replace the cylinder, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒ disconnect A-fig. 14;
❒ turn the cylinder anticlockwise to lift

it out;

❒ insert the new cylinder and turn it

clockwise;

❒ connect A to the cylinder and fit the

transparent tube B into its allocated
space.

Remember to inform the
workshop that the tyre has

been treated with a quick repair kit.
Give the instruction booklet to the
personnel charged with handling the
treated tyre.

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fig. 13

F0M0365m

fig. 14

F0M0206m

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CHANGING A BULB

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒ When a light is not working, check that

the corresponding fuse is intact before
changing the bulb. For the location of
fuses, refer to the “Changing a fuse”
paragraph in this section;

❒ before changing a bulb check the con-

tacts for rusting;

❒ burnt bulbs must be replaced by others

of the same type and wattage;

❒ for safety reasons, always check the di-

rection of the headlight beam after
changing a bulb.

IMPORTANT The internal surface of the
light may appear slightly misty: this does
not indicate a fault, and is actually caused
by low temperature and the degree of hu-
midity in the air. Misting will rapidly dis-
appear when the headlights are switched
on. The presence of drops inside the head-
lights indicates infiltration of water. Go to
a Fiat Dealership.

TYPES OF BULBS

Various types of bulbs are fitted to your
car:

A

Glass bulbs: clipped into position. Pull
to remove.

B

Bayonet-type bulbs: to remove from
its holder, press the bulb in and turn
it anti-clockwise.

C

Tubular bulbs: release them from
their contacts to remove.

D-E Halogen bulbs: to remove the bulb,

release the clip holding the bulb in
place.

Halogen bulbs must be han-
dled holding the metallic part
only. Touching the transpar-
ent part of the bulb with your

fingers may reduce the intensity of the
light emitted and even compromise the
longevity of the bulb itself. In the event
of accidental contact, wipe the bulb
with an alcohol-soaked cloth and leave
to dry.

Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system (ECUs)

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.

WARNING

Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which may cause

small fragments of glass to be pro-
jected outwards if the bulb is broken.

WARNING

fig. 15

F0M0207m

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Bulbs

Figure ref.

Type

Power

Main beams

Dipped beams

Front sidelights

Front fog lights (for versions/markets, where provided)

Front direction indicators

Side direction indicators

Rear direction indicators

Tailights

Brake lights

Third brake light

Reverse lights

Rear fog lights

Number plate lights

Front ceiling light with movable lens

Front ceiling light with spot lights

H4

H4

W5W

H3

PY21W

WY5W

P21W

R5W

P21/5W

–

P21W

P21W

W5W

C10W

C10W

D

D

A

–

B

A

B

B

B

B

–

–

A

C

C

55 W

60 W

5 W

55 W

21 W

5 W

21 W

5 W

5 W

2,3 W

21 W

21 W

5 W

10 W

10 W