“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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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 ...

Third brake lights
To replace a bulb, open either the left-hand door or the tailgate and loosen the screws A-fig. 31. Remove the lens from its housing from the outside. Remove the clipped-on bulb B-fig. 32 and repla ...

Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehi ...