FIAT Punto - Manual (Page 258)

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SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
IMPORTANT Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency at first braking.
BRAKES
Front
Rear
SUSPENSIONS
Type
Minimum steering
cycle
m
1.2 8V - 1.3 Multijet
Rack and pinion, as an alternative
with electric power steering (where provided)
10,5
STEERING
1.2 8V - 1.3 Multijet
Disc (self-ventilating on certain versions)
Drum or disc (on certain versions)
Controlled by lever, it works mechanically on the rear brakes
1.2 8V - 1.3 Multijet
Mc Pherson independent wheels
Twisting axle and twisting cross member
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