FIAT Punto Classic - Manual (Page 234)

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SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool box under the
boot mat.
TOW HOOK PLUG REMOVAL PROCEDURE
To prevent damaging plug (A), proceed as follows:
❒ take the screwdriver provided out of the tool container;
❒ fit the screwdriver down into the plug slot (B) for about 1 cm;
❒ place your thumb on the plug to prevent damaging it (see figure);
❒ remove the plug (without turning it) making a movement
perpendicular to the supporting surface (see figure).
SPORTING, HGT and SOUND versions
To prevent damaging plug (A), proceed as follows:
❒ fit the screwdriver down into slot (B);
❒ remove plug (A) by levering outwards.
TOW RING HOOKING
Proceed as follows:
❒ take the tow hook from its support;
❒ tighten the hitch (B) on the front or rear threaded pin.
F0I0238m
F0I0240m
Front bumper
F0I0249m