
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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Changing the battery
If required, replace the battery with a genuine spare part having the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the service intervals given
in the “Service schedule ...
Tailgate
Opening/closing the tailgate
To open the tailgate from the outside, turn the ignition key in lock fig. 118
and pull handle A in the direction of the arrow.
The opening of the boot is made easier b ...
Bodywork
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of rust are:
– atmospheric pollution
– salt and humidity in the atmosphere (coastal or very hot and humid areas)
– environmental conditions that ...


