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Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof
as soon as they are no longer used. These
accessories lower air penetration and adversely
affect consumption levels. When needing to carry
particularly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time
needed. Rear heated window, additional headlights,
windscreen wipers and heater fan need a
considerable amount of energy, therefore increasing
the requirement of current increases fuel
consumption (up to +25% in the urban cycle).Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load which
greatly affects the engine leading to higher
consumption (on average up to +20%). When the
temperature outside the vehicle permits it, use the
air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may
adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................... 291
SERVICE SCHEDULE .......................................... 292
ANNUAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE .................... 294
ADDITIONAL CHECKS ........................................ 294
CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ................................ 297
DIESEL FUEL FILTER (green filter) .................... 304
BATTERY .............................................................. 305
WHEELS AND TYRES ......................................... 309
RUBBER HOSES ................................................... 311
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS............ 311
BODYWORK ......................................................... 314
INTERIORS ........................................................... 317
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RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are
concerned, carefully follow the “Service schedule”
in this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and prolonged
lack of fluid in the system may cause hardening and
cracking of the hoses, with possible leaks. Careful
control is therefore necessary.
WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using special
products; TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is
recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they should be
replaced. In any case they should be changed once a
year.
A few simple notions can reduce the possibility of
damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature fall below zero, make sure
that ice has not frozen the rubber against glass.
If necessary, thaw using an antifreeze product;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on the
motor and overheating;
❒do not operate the windscreen and rear window
wipers on dry glass.
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WARNINGDriving with worn wiper blades is a serious hazard, because visibility is reduced
in bad weather.
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– flashing .......................... 100
Manual climate control
system .............................. 83
Mechanical gearbox (use) .... 188
Multifunction display .......... 37
– controls........................... 38
Number plate light
– bulb replacement ........... 277
Oddment compartments ..... 119
– upper .............................. 118
Outlets ................................ 122
Parking ............................. 187
Parking sensors ................... 152
Performance ........................ 330
Plates ................................. 319
Power windows ................... 126
Pretensioners ....................... 162
Prolonged car inactivity ...... 208
Protecting the environment.. 156
Radio transmitters and
cellular telephones ............. 148
Rain sensor ......................... 106Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ............ 276
– control button ................. 116
Rear window washer
– control ........................... 108
– fluid level ...................... 302
Rear window wipers
– blades ............................ 311
– control ........................... 104
– nozzles ............................ 313
– smart washing ................ 105
Rearview mirrors ................. 79
Rev counter ......................... 27
Reversing light
– bulb replacement ............ 275
Rims and tyres .................... 325
Roof racks ......................... 136
Rubber tubing ..................... 311
Safety devices................... 157
Seat belts
– general instructions ....... 163
– height adjustment .......... 160
– maintenance .................. 165
– S.B.R. system .................. 159
– use ............................ 158-160Seats ................................... 70
Side bags ............................ 178
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ....... 274-275
– control ........................... 99
Smart washing .................... 105
Snow chains ....................... 207
Sound system
– installation .................... 147
– preset system ................. 147
Spark plugs ......................... 322
Speedometer........................ 27
Starting the engine
– bump starting ................. 255
– emergency start-up ......... 253
– ignition switch ............... 22
– jump starting ................. 254
– JTD engines .................... 184
– petrol engines ................ 184
– stopping the engine ......... 186
– warming up the engine .. 186
Steering ............................... 324
Steering lock ...................... 22
Steering wheel (adjustment) 69
Sunroof ............................... 124
Sun visors ........................... 123