Self-supporting chassis, three or five doors, high-resistance, multiple thickness structural elements for progressive energy absorption in impacts.
Side bars in doors for side impact protection and stiffening the passenger compartment in the event of front impacts.
The front and rear ends of the underbody crumple to reduce repair costs following low speed impacts.
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Tyre pressure
Check the pressure of each tyre, including the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys.
The pressure must be checked when the tyre is rested and cold.
It is normal for the pressure to rise ...
New engines improve efficiency
To demonstrate its technical excellence, at the heart of the 2012 Punto is a
revamped range of five petrol and two diesel engines. Each offers a varying
degree of driveability and class-leading ef ...
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point.
2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, ...