FIAT Punto Classic - Manual (Page 128)

SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
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FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS
Any failure is indicated by cluster warning light g
coming on together with the message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display (where required)
(see section “Warning lights and messages”).
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 g on the
cluster.
We suggest to stop immediately the car, turn off the
engine for about 20 seconds and then re-start the car.
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.
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.
WARNING
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.