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Values displayed
Average consumption
Represents the indicative average of con-
sumptions from the beginning of the
new mission.
Current consumption
This value shows instant fuel consump-
tion (this value is updated second by
second). If parking the car with engine
on, the display will show “- - - -”.
Average speed
This value shows the car average speed
as a function of the overall time elapsed
since the start of the new mission.
Travel time
This value shows the time elapsed since
the start of the new mission (driving
time).Range
This value shows the distance in km (or
mi) that the car can still cover before
needing fuel, assuming that driving con-
ditions are kept unvaried.
The display will show “- - - -“ in the fol-
lowing cases:
❒value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi);
❒car left parked with engine running
for long.
IMPORTANTThe variation of the au-
tonomy value can be influenced by dif-
ferent factors: driving style (see what is
described in paragraph “Driving style”
in the chapter “Correct use of the car”),
type of route (highways, urban, moun-
tain, etc…), use conditions of the car
(load transported, tire pressure, etc…).
What was described previously must be
taken in consideration when planning
a trip.
Travel Distance
This value shows the distance covered
from the start of the new mission.
Each time the battery is connected and
each time a new mission is started (re-
set), the display will show “0.0”. The “General Trip” displays the figures
relating to:
❒Average consumption
❒Current consumption
❒Average speed
❒Travel time
❒Range
❒Travel Distance
“Trip B” displays information concern-
ing :
❒Travel Distance B
❒Average consumption B
❒Average speed B
❒Travel time B.

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In the following table are summarised the causes that make front/rear ceiling lights turn on/off and their turning on/off
mode:
Cause
Opening one of the doors
Closing all the doors
Removing the electronic key from the ignition device
Locking the doors
Unlocking the doors
Cutting in of the fuel cut-off switch
Ceiling lights turning on/off mode
Light turning on for a few minutes. This timed operation will be
reactivated each time a door is opened
With electronic key removed from ignition device:
ceiling lights will stay on for other 10 seconds.
This timed operation is stopped when refitting
the electronic key into the ignition device
Starting the engine: light will turn off
Light turning on for about 10 seconds
Light turning off
Light turning on for about 10 seconds
Light turning on for a few minutes. Reactivating the
fuel cut-off switch will turn off the ceiling light.
In all the cases tabulated above, lights turning on/off is gradual, for 2 seconds.

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POWER SUPPLY AND FUEL
CUT-OFF SWITCHES
The car is fitted with a safety switch that
in the event of a crash comes into op-
eration by cutting off fuel and turning
off the engine as a consequence.
Certain versions are equipped with an
additional safety switch that in the event
of a crash comes into operation by cut-
ting off the power supply.
If, after a crash, you
smell fuel or see leaks
from the fuel system, do not
reset the switches to avoid
fire risk.
WARNINGThese two safety switches therefore pre-
vent dangerous fuel leaks due to fuel
line cracking, and sparks or electric dis-
charges due to damaging or malfunc-
tioning of the electric components of the
car in the event of a crash.
IMPORTANTAfter a crash, remem-
ber to remove the key from the ignition
device to prevent battery run-down.

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If central door locking
has been activated
from inside the car and after a
crash the fuel cut-off switch
cannot activate automatic door
unlocking, it will not be pos-
sible to get into the car. In any
case, door opening from the
outside depends on door con-
ditions after the crash: if a
door is badly damaged it will
be impossible to open it. In this
event try to open one of the
other doors.
WARNINGDoor unlocking in the event of
a crash
In the event of a crash that triggers the
fuel cut-off switch, the doors will unlock
automatically to enable getting into the
car and at the same time the passen-
ger’s compartment light will turn on. It
is however always possible to open the
doors from the passenger’s compart-
ment by means of the internal door han-
dles. If, after a crash no fuel leaks or
damages to the electric devices (e.g.
headlights) are found and the car can
be started again, reset the fuel cut-off
switch and the power supply cut-off
switch (where provided). Follow the in-
structions given below.Resetting the fuel cut-off
switch
Before resetting the fu-
el cut-off switch care-
fully inspect the car for fuel
leaks or damages to electric
devices (e.g. headlights).
WARNING
To reset the fuel cut-off switch, press but-
tonA-fig. 53.
A0F0221mfig. 53

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OF THE CARResetting the power supply
cut-off switch
(where provided)The switch is located inside the fuse box
at battery positive terminal.
To reset the power supply cut-off switch,
proceed as follows:
❒press button A-fig. 53to reset the
fuel cut-off switch;
❒open the bonnet;
A0F0126mfig. 54
Before resetting the
power supply cut-off
switch carefully inspect the car
for fuel leaks or damages to
electric devices (e.g. head-
lights).
WARNING
A0F0071mfig. 55
❒operate the retaining clips A-fig.
54and remove the protection cov-
erB;
❒press buttonC-fig. 55to reset the
power supply.

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If you want to carry
reserve fuel in a can,
follow law regulations, only
using a certified can, suitably
fastened to the load securing
eyelets. Even in this way the
risk of fire is increased in the
case of an accident.
WARNING
LUGGAGE COVER
(where provided)
The luggage cover shall be used to
arrange luggage and/or to carry light
objects.
The cover shall be secured to the two
hooks (one per side) A-fig. 79locat-
ed in the boot.
A0F00010mfig. 79
CARGO BOX
(where provided)
It is a special box fig. 80, to be used
to house objects in the boot, that en-
ables to obtain a level loading surface.
A0F0007mfig. 80

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DIESEL ENGINES
If the outside temperature is very low,
the diesel thickens due to the formation
of paraffin and could clog the diesel fu-
el filter.
In order to avoid these problems, dif-
ferent types of diesel are distributed ac-
cording to the season: summer type,
winter type arctic type (mountains/cold
areas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel not suitable
for the current temperature, mix diesel
fuel with TUTELA DIESEL ARTad-
ditive in the proportions stated on the
can, putting first the antifreeze in the
tank and then the diesel fuel.
If driving or parking the vehicle for a long
period in cold areas/mountains, refuel
with the diesel fuel available at local fill-
ing stations. In this situation you are al-
so recommended to have in the tank an
amount of fuel 50% higher than usable
capacity.
AT THE FILLING
STATION
PETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol. To prevent er-
rors, the diameter of the fuel tank filler
is too small to introduce a lead petrol
pump filler. Use petrol with a rated oc-
tane number (R.O.N.) not lower than
95.
IMPORTANTAn inefficient catalyst
leads to harmful exhaust emissions, thus
contributing to air pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded
petrol, even in small amount or in an
emergency, as this would damage the
catalyst beyond repair.
The car must only be
filled with diesel fuel for
motor vehicles, in com-
pliance with European Standard
EN590. The use of other prod-
ucts or mixtures may irrepara-
bly damage the engine with in-
validation of the warranty due
to the damage caused. In the
event of accidentally filling with
another type of fuel, do not
start the engine and empty the
tank. If the engine has been run
even for only a very short time,
in addition to the tank, it is al-
so necessary to drain out the
whole fuel circuit.
REFUELLING
To guarantee full tank filling, carry out
two refuelling operations after the first
click of the fuel delivery gun. Avoid fur-
ther topping up operations that could
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THE FUEL FILLER CAP
In case of failure, the fuel filler cap can
be opened by pulling string set on the
right side of the boot fig. 89.
A0F0130mfig. 89
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel tank lid can only be opened
with doors unlocked and engine
switched off.
To open the fuel filler cap, operate as
shown by the arrow infig. 87.
The fuel filler cap A-fig. 88 is fitted
with an antiloss device Bwhich fastens
it to the flap Cso it cannot be mislaid.
A0F0159mfig. 87A0F0160mfig. 88
Do not put naked
flames or lighted ciga-
rettes near the fuel filler hole
as there is danger of fire. Do
not bend too close to the hole
either so as not to breathe in
harmful vapours.
WARNING
When refuelling, position the cap on the
device inside the flap as shown in the
figure.
IMPORTANTThe sealing of the tank
may cause light pressurising in the tank.
A little breathing off, while slackening
the cap, is absolutely normal.