Exterior lights – FIAT Punto 2012 User Manual
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fig. 49
The daytime running lights are an alterna-
tive to the dipped beam headlights for dri-
ving during the daytime in countries where it is com-
pulsory to have lights on during the day, and they
are also permitted in those countries where this not
obligatory. Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped headlights when driving at night or through
tunnels. The use of daytime running lights is gov-
erned by the highway code of the country in which
you are driving. Keep to the rules.
WARNING
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
The left-hand stalk operates most of the external lights.
The ignition key has to be in the MAR position for the
exterior lights to come on. The instrument panel and the
various controls on the dashboard will be lit up when the
exterior lights are switched on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (D.R.L.) fig. 49
(for versions/markets where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR and the twist switch
turned to position
O
the daytime running lights are auto-
matically activated; the other lights and interior lighting
remain off. The daytime running lights function can be
switched on/off using the display menus (see “Multifunction
display and reconfigurable multifunction display” in this sec-
tion). If the daytime running lights are deactivated, no light
comes on when the twist switch is turned to
O
.
DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS /
TAIL LIGHTS fig. 49
With the ignition key turned to MAR-ON, turn the twist
switch to position
2
. If dipped beams are activated, the
daytime lights go out and the side lights and dipped beams
come on. The warning light
3
the instrument panel
comes on.
When the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON, turning the
twist switch from position
O
to position 6, the number
plate lights and DRL lights (where provided) come on un-
less they are deactivated through the menu on the display.
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KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
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