Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an interval of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low, consumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage stowed in the boot. The weight of the car (especially when driving in town) and its trim greatly affects consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof as soon as they are no longer used. These accessories lower air penetration and adversely affect consumption levels. When needing to carry particularly voluminous objects, preferably use a trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time needed. Rear heated window, additional headlights, windscreen wipers and heater fan need a considerable amount of energy, therefore increasing the requirement of current increases fuel consumption (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load which greatly affects the engine leading to higher consumption (on average up to +20%). When the temperature outside the vehicle permits it, use the air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.
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Fuse location
The fuses of the car are grouped into two fuse boxes to be found respectively
on the dashboard and in the engine compartment.
Fuse box on the dashboard
Loosen the two screws (A) and open the cover ...
Diesel engines
If the outside temperature is very low, the diesel thickens due to the formation
of paraffins and could clog the diesel fuel filter.
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Fire
The 2012 Fiat Punto range starts with the 1.2-litre Fire EVO II engine. This
1.2-litre eight-valve has continuously variable valve timing to optimise the
opening and closing of the valves. This en ...