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Gasoline/ Ethanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and ethanol
(grain alcohol), also known as gasohol, are
commercially available in some areas.
Blends of this type may be used in your ve-
hicle if they are no more than 10%
ethanol. Make sure this gasoline- ethanol
blend has octane ratings no lower than
those recommended for gasoline.
Gasoline/ Methanol blends
Blends of unleaded gasoline and methanol
(wood alcohol) are also commercially avail-
able in some areas. DO NOT USE fuels
containing more than 5% methanol under
any circumstances. Fuel system damage or
vehicle performance problems resulting
from the use of such fuels are not the re-
sponsibility of Fiat and may not be covered
under the New Vehicle Warranty. Fuels containing 5% or less methanol may
be suitable for use in your vehicle if they
contain cosolvents and corrosion in-
hibitors.
NOTE If you are not satisfied with the dri-
veability or fuel economy of your vehicle
when you are using a gasoline/ alcohol
blend, you should switch back to unlead-
ed gasoline containing no alcohol.
IMPORTANT Be careful not to spill fuel
containing alcohol while refueling. Fuels
containing alcohol can cause paint damage,
which is not covered under the New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
DIESEL ENGINE
The diesel fuel should be with Cetane In-
dex higher than 50 and sulfur content less
than 50 ppm (parts per million). You
should use the diesel fuel conformable to
EN590 that corresponded to Euro IV
emission control. Do not use marine
diesel fuel, heating oils and so forth. If you
use improper diesel fuel, it may cause se-
rious engine damage.
FUEL
RECOMMENDATION
GASOLINE ENGINE
If your vehicle is not fitted with a restrictor
in the fuel filler pipe then you may use lead-
ed or unleaded gasoline with an octane
number (RON) of 85 or higher.
Note, it is preferable to use unleaded gaso-
line.
If your vehicle is fitted with a restrictor
in the fuel filler pipe then you must use un-
leaded gasoline with an octane number
(RON) of 91 or higher (or RON of 95 or
higher if it is stated on the fuel filler lid).
These vehicles are also identified by a la-
bel attached near the fuel filler pipe that
states: “UNLEADED FUEL ONLY”.
If the “RON 95” label is attached, you
must use unleaded gasoline with an octane
number (RON) of 95 or higher.
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Side air bags and side curtain air bags are
designed to inflate only in severe side im-
pact collisions. They are not designed to
inflate in frontal or rear collisions,
rollovers or minor side collisions, since
they would offer no protection in those
types of accidents. Remember, since an air
bag deploys only one time during an acci-
dent, seat belts are needed to restrain oc-
cupants from further movements during
the accident.
54G028
Side air bags and side curtain air bags will
probably not inflate
HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
In a frontal collision, the crash sensors will
detect rapid deceleration, and if the con-
troller judges that the deceleration rep-
resents a severe frontal crash, the con-
troller will trigger the inflators. If your ve-
hicle is equipped with side air bags and side
curtain air bags, crash sensors will detect
a side collision, and if the controller judges
that the side collision is severe enough, it
will trigger a side inflator. The inflators in-
flate the appropriate air bags with nitro-
gen or argon gas. The inflated air bags pro-
vide a cushion for your head (front air bags
and side curtain air bags only) and upper
body. The air bag inflates and deflates so
quickly that you may not even realize that
it has activated. The air bag will neither
hinder your view nor make it harder to
exit the vehicle. Therefore, an air bag is NOT a substitute
for seat belts. To maximize your protec-
tion, ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT
BELTS. Be aware that no system can pre-
vent all possible injuries that may occur in
an accident.
An air bag supplements, or
adds to, the crash protection
offered by seat belts. The driver and
all passengers must be properly re-
strained by wearing seat belts at all
times, whether or not an air bag is
mounted at their seating position, to
minimize the risk of severe injury or
death in the event of a crash.
WARNING
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CLOCK (1)
The clock is shown when the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
To set the clock, follow the instructions
below.
❒To set the hour display, push the “H”
knob (a) repeatedly to advance the
hour display. To advance the hour dis-
play quickly, hold in the “H” knob (a)
for about 1 second and continue hold-
ing.
❒To set the minute display, push the “M”
knob (b) repeatedly to advance the
minute display. To advance the minute
display quickly, hold in the “M” knob
(b) for about 1 second and continue
holding.
62J136
Type A (For Gasoline Engine Model)
62J137
Type B (For Diesel Engine Model)
INFORMATION
DISPLAY (Type II)
(if equipped)
1.Clock
2.Thermometer
3.Fuel consumption
4.Theft deterrent light
a.“H” knob
b.“M” knob
c.“DISP” knob
d.Freezing mark
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THERMOMETER (2)
The thermometer shows the outside tem-
perature when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
If the outside temperature nears freezing,
the mark (d) will come on.
NOTE The thermometer will not indicate
the actual outside temperature when dri-
ving at low speed, or when stopped.FUEL CONSUMPTION (3)
This display can be changed to show in-
stantaneous fuel consumption or average
fuel consumption by changing the display.
Also, the display of fuel consumption can
be turned off if you desire.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ACC” or “ON” position:
❒If you selected instantaneous fuel con-
sumption the last time you drove the
vehicle, the display indicates “--.-”.
Unless the vehicle is moving, the display
will indicate “--.-”.
❒If you selected average fuel consump-
tion the last time you drove the vehi-
cle, the display shows the last value of
average fuel consumption. Unless you
reset the value of average fuel con-
sumption, the display will show the val-
ue of average fuel consumption which
includes average fuel consumption dur-
ing previous driving.
For details of how to reset the display,
refer to the explanation in this section.
63J202Type A (For Gasoline Engine Model)
Every time you push the “DISP” knob (c),
the display will be changed among the fol-
lowing three displays.
e.Instantaneous fuel consumption
f.Average fuel consumption
g.No display
To reset the value of average fuel con-
sumption, hold in the “DISP” knob (c) for
more than 2 seconds. The display will in-
dicate “--.-” and then will show the aver-
age fuel consumption again after driving
for a short time.
You can also change the unit display of fu-
el consumption. You should operate the
display before the vehicle moves. To
change the display, follow the instructions
below.
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– Fuel filter........................................... 201
– Fuel filler cap ................................... 132
– Fuel gauge ........................................ 84
– Improving fuel economy .............. 166
– Instantaneous fuel
consumption (gauge) ......................... 92
Fuel filler cap .......................................... 132
Fuel gauge ............................................... 84
Fuses ........................................................ 211
Gear oil
– Changing .................................193-248
– Level check .................................... 194
– Specifications.................................. 193
General information.................... 239
Glove box ............................................ 91
Hazard warning lights ....................... 85
Hazard warning lights ........................ 85
Head restraints ................................... 30
Headlight levelling switch .................. 87
Headlights
– Bulb replacement ......................... 218
– Headlight levelling switch ........... 87
Heated rear window .......................... 88
Heating and air conditioning
system .........................................99-223
Heating system .............................99-104
Horn ...................................................... 68
Identification data .............................. 230
Ignition switch ..................................... 58
Information display ......................91-94
– Illumination cancel switch .......... 89
Inspection and maintenance.... 181
– Maintenance schedule ................. 183
– Severe driving conditions ........... 188
Instrument cluster .............................. 71
– Meter illumination
(control) ..................................82-87
Instrument panel........................... 69
Interior lights ................................138-218
Isofix type child restraint system
(installation)........................................ 42
Jack ......................................................... 144
Jacking instructions.............................. 226
Jump starting instructions.................. 227
Keys ....................................................... 11
– Battery replacement..................... 20
– Keyless Entry................................. 18
Luggage compartment
– Capacity/volume .......................... 247
– Extension (folding rear seats)..... 134
– Luggage compartment cover ..... 146
– Luggage compartment light ....... 146
– Luggage restraint loops .............. 145
– Rear door opening ...................... 23
Luggage compartment light .............. 146 – If the engine overheats ............... 230
– If the starter does not operate .. 229
– Jump starting ................................. 227
– Serial number ............................... 240
– Spark plugs .................................... 199
– Starting ........................................... 165
– Technical specifications .............. 244
– Temperature gauge ..................... 84
Engine coolant ..................................... 195
Engine coolant temperature gauge .. 84
Engine hood ......................................... 140
Engine oil consumption ..................... 152
Engine oil
– Changing .................................191-248
– Level check .................................... 190
– Specifications ................................ 189
Engine oil filter (change) .................... 191
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ... 161
Exhaust gas ........................................... 150
External lights ...............................63-218
Eyeglasses holder ................................ 142
Fiat CODE (Immobilizer system) .... 11
Frame hooks .......................................... 143
Front fog lights ....................................... 89
Fuel
– Capacities/refuelling ...............10-248
– Consumption .................................. 241
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