The left-hand stalk operates most of the external lights.
The external lights can only be switched on when the ignition key is at MAR. The instrument panel and the heating/ventilation (or climate control system) controls and the cigar lighter ring will come on with the external lights.
Side/taillights fig. 79
These come on when you turn the ring from
Instrument panel warning light
will come on.
Dipped beam headlights fig. 80
These come on when you turn the knurled switch from
IMPORTANT
The dipped beam headlights will automatically be switched off when the main beam headlights are switched on if the front fog lights are on.
Main beam headlights fig. 81
Push the stalk from position towards
the dashboard to switch the headlights on.
Warning light on the instrument
panel will turn on.
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel to switch the lights off.
Flashing the headlights fig. 82
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable position).
Warning light on the instrument panel
will turn on.
Direction indicators fig. 83
Move the stalk as follows:
up - to switch on the right-hand direction indicator down - to switch on the left-hand direction indicator.
Instrument panel warning light or
will come on flashing.
The direction indicators will automatically be switched off when the vehicle is straightened out.
If you wish to signal a lane change where only a slight movement of the steering wheel is required, move the stalk up or down without pushing it far enough to make it click. The stalk will return to the neutral position as soon as it is released.
See also:
Sun visors
They are located at the sides of the driving mirror. They can be adjusted forwards
and sidewards (this last adjustment is not possible on versions fitted with Front
window bag).
A courtesy mirr ...
Buzzer warnings
When the reverse gear is engaged a short acoustic signal is automatically activated.
When an obstacle is detected an intermittent buzzer will sound ad follows:
❒ the sound frequency increases ...
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 ...