FIAT Punto Classic - Manual (Page 19)

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INSTRUMENTS
Instrument background and type can change according to versions.
SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR)
It indicates the car speed.
REV. COUNTER
The rev. counter shows engine rpm. The needle pointed to the danger
area (red on certain versions) indicates excessive high engine speed. Do
not drive for long periods with the needle in this area.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection control system gradually shuts off
the flow of fuel when the engine is “over-revving” resulting in a gradual
loss of engine power.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter may indicate a gradual or
sudden highering of the speed.
This is normal as it takes place during normal operation, for example
when activating the climate control system or the fan. In particular a slow
change in the speed preserves the battery charge.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
The needle indicates the amount of fuel left in the tank.The reserve
warning light (A) turns on (on certain versions together with the message
shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display) to indicate that 5 to 7
litres of fuel are left in the tank.
E - tank empty.
F - tank full (see contents of “At the filling station” paragraph in this
chapter).
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the gaps in fuel delivery
could damage the catalyst.
IMPORTANT If the needle reaches the (E) with warning light (A) flashing
this means that there is a failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS
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