“Dualdrive” electric power steering system

The electric power steering only works when the ignition key is at MAR and the

The electric power steering only works when the ignition key is at MAR and the engine is running. A new electrically controlled power steering system called “Dualdrive” is fitted on the Fiat Punto that can be customised by the driver according to the driving conditions.

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Ignition device
The key can be turned to 4 different positions fig. 26: – STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked. Some electrical devices can be worked (e.g. sound system, electric window wi ...

How to use the gears
Press the clutch fully before shifting the gear stick into one of the positions shown in the diagram in fig. 2 (the diagram is also on the gear lever knob). IMPORTANT Only engage the reverse gear ...

Hill holder system
It is an integral part of the ESP system and facilitates starting on an uphill slope. It is automatically activated in the following conditions: ❒ Uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with g ...