
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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Pretensioners
To increase the efficiency of the front seat belts, the Fiat Punto is fitted
with pretensioners. These devices “feel”, through a sensor, that a violent crash
is in progress and rewind the seat bel ...
Hazard Warning Flashers
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the instrument panel below the
radio.
Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning flashers. When the switch is activated,
all directional turn ...
Ignition switch
The key can be turned to 4 different positions:
❒ STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked. Certain electrical
devices (e.g.: sound system, power windows, etc.) can wor ...


