Fiat Punto 2004 User Manual
This Supplement describes the main instructions for using the Speedgear automatic gearbox and the “Dualogic”
mechanical gearbox with electronic control fitted on Fiat Punto.
Read this entire Supplement to make sure you know how to use the gearbox correctly. This will help you to
perform the correct operations right from the start.
For all other information not contained herein, refer to the Owner Handbook this Supplement is attached to.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .......................... 10
TOWING THE CAR .......................................................... 12
TOWING A TRAILER ........................................................ 12
IF A FUSE BLOWS .............................................................. 12
MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE ........................ 13
CHECKING OIL LEVEL ..................................................... 13
ENGINES CODE - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............. 14
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 14
PERFORMANCE .................................................................. 15
WEIGHTS .............................................................................. 15
CAPACITIES ......................................................................... 16
FUEL CONSUMPTION ...................................................... 16
CO
2 EMISSIONS IN EXHAUST ...................................... 16
USING THE DUALOGIC GEARBOX ........ 17
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .......................... 34
TOWING THE CAR .......................................................... 40
IF A FUSE BLOWS .............................................................. 40
MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE ........................ 40
CHECKING OIL LEVEL ..................................................... 40
AIR CLEANER ...................................................................... 40
ENGINES CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ........... 41
TRANSMISSION .................................................................. 41
PERFORMANCE .................................................................. 41
WEIGHTS .............................................................................. 42
CAPACITIES ......................................................................... 43
FUEL CONSUMPTION ...................................................... 43
CO
2 EMISSION IN EXHAUST ......................................... 43
INDEX
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GEAR STICK POSITIONS
P = Parking.
R = Reverse.
N = Neutral.
D = Drive, automatic forward gears.
L = Low, automatic forward gears with prevalent use of short ratios
+ = Shift up (sequential operation).
– = Shift down (sequential operation).
With the key at MAR, the selected gear will be shown on the
reconfigurable multifunction display (see the figure).
Gear selected displayed on the reconfigurable multifunction display:
P = parking; 2 = second speed;
R = reverse; 3 = third speed;
N = neutral; 4 = fourth speed;
D = drive; 5 = fifth speed;
L = low; 6 = sixth speed
1 = first speed;
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to MAR and position the gear
lever in (P) or (N).
STARTING OFF
With car at a standstill, idle the engine and press the
brake pedal, select the required position and
accelerate gradually: the car will start off and the gear
ratios will be selected according to the selected gear
lever position.
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The engine can only be started with the gear lever at either (P) or (N).
The following gear shifts (P-R; R-P; N-R) are protected from accidental engagement by means of a
safety lock. Consequently, these positions can only be engaged as follows:
❒ car at a standstill;
❒ ignition key at MAR;
❒ press the brake pedal;
❒ press button (A) while you are shifting the lever.
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SEQUENTIAL OPERATION
From (D) shift the lever to the left:
❒ shift the lever towards + to engage a higher gear;
❒ shift the lever towards – to engage a lower gear.
Each gear shift and driving mode selected is shown on the display. The
sequential gear shift is similar to that of a fixed ratio gearbox controlled
in sequence: 6 ratios are provided.
The electronic control system intervenes by varying the ratios when the
engine ratio exceeds or drops under a certain rpm threshold.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
(D) from position (L) and from sequential operation can be selected in
any conditions without pressing button (A).
The gearbox will select higher gears when the demand for engine power
is low, thus ensuring lower consumption. The gearbox will hold the
lower gears as the request for power is gradually increased to offer
good pick-up and acceleration.
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The electronic control unit will cut out sequential operation activating automatic operation only if
the gearbox oil temperature is excessively high. Sequential operation will be restored as soon as
the regular working temperature is reached.
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Kick-down
For fast pick-up, press the accelerator beyond the hard point. This will
operate the kick-down feature to obtain top performance (pick-up and
acceleration).
IMPORTANT Avoid using the kick-down function on snow and ice.
Drive (D)
Use (D) on normal roads, in and out of cities.
ECO function
This function enhances driving comfort and curtails exhaust emissions.
To turn the ECO function on, press button (B) on the gear stick frame.
Message (E) will appear on the reconfigurable multifunction display.
The ECO function is cut out in sequential operation. It will be
automatically restored when switching back to automatic operation (D).
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Only shift the stick from (P) to (D), from (N) to (D) and from (R) to (D) when the car is at a
standstill, with the engine idling and the accelerator pedal fully released.
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Neutral (N)
This position corresponds to the neutral position of a
normal mechanical gearbox.
The engine can be started with the lever at (N).
Reverse (R)
You cannot start the engine with the lever at (R).
A buzzer will sound to warn the driver that reverse is
engaged and the reversing lights will come on when
reverse is engaged and the ignition key is at MAR.
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Low (L)
In (L) the gearbox mainly engages low forward gears
to optimise the engine brake and to offer the
possibility of sporty driving up or downhill.
(L) can be selected also when the car is moving.
Consequently, it can be used to slow down from any
speed. Top engine brake effectiveness is obtained at
speeds lower than 90 km/h. Using the car at (L) and
exploiting the sporty driving that this feature offers
will increase fuel consumption.
To shift the lever from (N), remove your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait for the engine to
stabilise at idle. Follow the instructions and important notes given in the "Starting off" paragraph
above.
Only engage reverse when the car is stationary, the engine is idling and the pedal is fully released.
Follow the instructions and important notes given in the "Starting off" paragraph above.
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Parking (P)
In (P) the drive wheels are mechanically locked. Engage this position only
when the car is stationary. Pull the handbrake as required. Follow the
instructions and important notes given in the "Starting off" paragraph
above.
In an emergency, you can shift the lever from (P) by manually disengaging
the locking device.
Use the screwdriver provided to release the lock (see the figure) located
near the ignition key under the steering column upholstery and remove
the ignition key at the same time.
STOPPING THE CAR
Release the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Keep the car
still when on a slope and the engine is running with the brake pedal only.
Do not press the accelerator pedal.
For longer stops, shift the lever to (P) and follow the instructions and
important notes given in the "Starting off" paragraph above.
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The ignition key can only be removed from the switch in STOP position with the gear stick at (P).
Put the lever in position (P) to change a wheel safely.
WARNING
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PARKING
Pull the handbrake, select position (P) and follow the
instructions and important notes given in the "Starting
off" paragraph above. Leave the wheels steered. Block
the wheels with a wedge or a stone if the car is
parked on a steep slope.
BUZZER
A buzzer sounds in the following cases:
❒ when the lever is shifted to (R);
❒ when the ignition key is turned to STOP and the
lever is not at (P);
❒ when the driver’s door is opened with the key at
MAR and the lever not at (P).
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WARNING
When stationary with the engine running and the gear stick at (D), (L), (R) and set
for sequential operation, hold the brake pedal pressed to prevent the car from
moving.
WARNING
Never remove the ignition key when the car is moving since the steering wheel will
lock automatically at first steering.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
WARNING
If the Speedgear is failing, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have
the problem solved.
AUTOMATIC "SPEEDGEAR" GEARBOX
FAILURE (red)
The warning light should come on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR and should go out as soon as
the engine is started.
The warning light on the dial comes on flashing
(together with the message on the reconfigurable
multifunction display) when a fault in the gearbox is
found.
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Warning light
on dial
Message on reconfigurable
multifunction display
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Warning light
on dial
Message on reconfigurable
multifunction display
EXCESSIVE "SPEEDGEAR" GEARBOX OIL
TEMPERATURE (red)
The warning light on the dial comes on with fixed
light (together with the message on the
reconfigurable multifunction display) when the
gearbox oil reaches the maximum set temperature.
In this case, stop the car, leaving the engine on and
slightly accelerated to further activate the circulation
of the coolant fluid until the warning light turns off.
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TOWING THE CAR
Lift the car from the front for towing to avoid
damaging the gearbox. Make sure the gearbox is in
neutral (N) (checking that the car moves when
pushed) and proceed as for towing a normal car with
mechanical gearbox following the instructions given in
the Owner Handbook.
Should it be impossible to set the gearbox to neutral,
do not tow the car and contact a Fiat Dealership.
TOWING A TRAILER
Versions with Speedgear gearbox fit an electronic
clutch control system to ensure a gradual pick-up even
when towing a trailer.
IMPORTANT Take the lever to (L) when driving
downhill instead of using the brake constantly.
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FUSE
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IF A FUSE BLOWS
Speedgear automatic gearbox control unit
Speedgear automatic gearbox system
(ignition switch powered)
Speedgear automatic gearbox system (battery powered)
Gearbox cooling fan supply (where provided)
For fuse location see the illustrations in the Owner Handbook, in chapter "If a fuse blows".
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MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE
The Service Schedule envisages Speedgear automatic transmission oil
level check every 20,000 km and oil change every 40,000 km (or every 3
years, without replacing the filter).
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
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Check the gearbox oil level with the specific dipstick in the engine
compartment. The dipstick hole is the filler to be used for topping up, if
required. Make sure that the oil level is always included between the two
reference lines MIN and MAX (H and C), on the dipstick. Frequent topups possibly indicate a leak. Have the car checked by a Fiat Dealership.
Cold check
Before starting off, with the engine idling and the car on level ground, the
oil level on the dipstick should reach the reference line next to the word
C.
Hot check
Check the oil level on the dipstick after driving at least 10 km with the
engine idling and the car on level ground. The level should reach the
reference line with the word H.
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Check the oil level on the dipstick after driving at least 10 km with the engine idling and the car
on level ground. The level should reach the reference line with the word H.
Before checking the automatic gearbox oil level, position the gear lever at (P).
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ENGINES CODE - BODYWORK VERSIONS
Versions
1.216V
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox
Clutch
Drive
5 doors
188BXB11 05H
Bodywork version code
3 doors
188AXB11 04P
Engine type code
188A5000
1.216V
Continuous electronically controlled automatic gearbox
with six forward gears and reverse
Electronically controlled electro-hydraulic device
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