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Brakes, Suspensions, Steering – FIAT Punto User Manual

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SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

W

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

CAR

MAINTENANCE

INDEX

DASHBOARD

AND

CONTROLS

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

Service brakes:

– front

– rear

Parking brake

IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency at first braking.

BRAKES

Front

Rear

SUSPENSIONS

Type

Minimum steering
cycle

m

1.2

8V

- 1.3 Multijet

Rack and pinion, as an alternative

with electric power steering (where provided)

10,5

STEERING

1.2

8V

- 1.3 Multijet

Disc (self-ventilating on certain versions)

Drum or disc (on certain versions)

Controlled by lever, it works mechanically on the rear brakes

1.2

8V

- 1.3 Multijet

Mc Pherson independent wheels

Twisting axle and twisting cross member

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