FIAT Punto Classic User Manual

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SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD

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CONTROLS

CAR

MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT - Engine oil

Should prevailing use of the car be under one of the
following specially heavy conditions:

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trailer or caravan towing;

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dusty roads;

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short distances (less than 7-8 km) repeated and
with external temperatures below zero;

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frequently idling engines or long distance low speed
driving (e.g. taxis or door-to-door deliveries) or in
case of a long term inactivity;

replace engine oil more frequently than required on
“Service schedule”.

IMPORTANT - Air cleaner

If the car is used on dusty roads change the air cleaner
more frequently than the indications in the “Service
schedule”.

If in doubt as to how often the engine oil and air
cleaner should be changed according to how you use
the car, contact a Fiat Dealership.

IMPORTANT - Pollen filter

If the vehicle is used frequently in dusty or heavily
polluted environments it is advisable to replace the
filtering element more frequently; in particular it
should be replaced if a reduction of the amount of air
admitted to the passenger compartment is noted.

IMPORTANT - Diesel filter

The possibility of topping up with diesel fuel not
complying with EN590 European Norm might make it
necessary to replace the filter more frequently than
indicated in the “Service schedule”.