Abarth Punto Evo Owner's Handbook Manual

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Abarth Punto Evo Owner's Handbook Manual Manual pdf 93 page image

92KNOWINGYOUR VEHICLESAFETYSTARTINGAND DRIVINGWARNING LIGHTSAND MESSAGESIN ANEMERGENCYMAINTENANCEAND CARETECHNICALSPECIFICATIONSCONTENTSEOBD SYSTEMThe EOBD system (European On Board Diagnosis)carries out a continuous diagnosis of the components ofthe car related to emissions.It also alerts the driver, by turning on the warning lightU on the instrument panel (together with relevantmessage on the reconfigurable multifunction display)(see section “Warning lights and messages”), whenthese components are no longer in peak conditions.The goal of the system is to:❒ keep the system efficiency under control;❒ warn when a failure causes emissions levels toincrease;❒ warn of the need to replace deterioratedcomponents.The system also has a connector that can be interfacedwith appropriate equipment, which makes it possible toread the error codes stored in the control unit togetherwith a series of specific parameters for engine operationand diagnosis. This check can also be carried out bytraffic control authorities.Contact an Abarth Dealership as soon aspossible if warning light U either doesnot light up when the key is turned toMAR or if while travelling it comes on eithersteady or blinking (along with a message on themultifunctional display, where provided).The operation of the U warning light may bechecked by the traffic control authorities usingspecific devices. Always comply with the trafficregulations in force in the country where you aredriving.IMPORTANT After eliminating the failure, to check thesystem completely, Abarth Dealerships run a bench testand, if necessary, road tests which may require a longjourney.