Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light on the dial turns on, but it should go off after few seconds.
If the warning light stays on (on certain versions together with the message on the display), you will not have steering assistance and the effort on the steering wheel will be increased, steering is however possible. Contact Fiat Dealership.
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Containing running costs and pollution
Some suggestions which may help you to keep the running costs of the vehicle
down and lower the amount of toxic emissions released into the atmosphere are given
below. ...
27. Fuel Gauge / Fuel Door Reminder
The fuel door reminder indicates that the fuel filler door is located on the
right side of the vehicle. When the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the
digital scale will show the level of ...
Passenger seat compliance with regulations on child’s seat use
Fiat Punto complies with the new Directive 2000/3/EC regulating child’s seat
assembling on the different car seats according to the following tables:
Front and rear seat (3 and 5-door versions)
...