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SAFETY
DEVICES
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATION
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
USING THE GEARBOX
To engage the gears, press the clutch ped-
al fully and shift the gear lever into the re-
quired position (the diagram of gear po-
sition is shown on the knob fig. 2and
fig. 3.
To engage 6
thgear (1.416V, 1.4 T-JET,
1.6 Multijet, 1.9 Multijet 16V version,
2.0 Multijet) press the lever to the right to
prevent engaging 4
thgear by mistake. A
similar action is required to shift down
from 6
thto 5th.
IMPORTANT The car can only be put in-
to reverse gear when it has stopped mov-
ing completely. With the engine running,
before engaging the reverse, wait at least
2 seconds with the clutch pedal fully down
to prevent damage and grating of the
gears.
To engage reverse Rfrom neutral, lift the
sliding ring A-fig. 2or A-fig. 3 under the
knob and shift the lever to the right and
back.
fig. 2F0Q0734mfig. 3F0Q0602m
To change gears properly
you must push the clutch
pedal fully down. It is therefore es-
sential that there is nothing under the
pedals: make sure the mats are lying
flat and do not get in the way of the
pedals.
WARNINGDo not drive with your hand
resting on the gear lever as the
force exerted, even if slight,
could lead over time to pre-
mature wear on the gearbox internal
components.
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IN AN
EMERGENCY
QUICK TYRE REPAIR
KIT FIX & GO
automatic
The quick tyre repair kit Fix & Go auto-
matic is located in the appropriate con-
tainer in the boot .
The quick tyre repair kit includes fig. 11:
❒bottle A containing sealer and fitted
with:
– filler hose B
– sticker Cwith caution “max. 80
km/h”, to be affixed in a visible posi-
tion for the driver (instrument panel)
after repairing the tyre
❒instruction brochure (see fig. 12), to
be used for prompt and proper use of
the quick repair kit and to be then
handed to the personnel charged with
handling the treated tyre
❒compressor Dincluding gauge and con-
nections
❒a pair of protection gloves located in
the side space of the compressor
❒adapters for inflating different elements.
fig. 11F0Q0510mfig. 12F0Q0511m
Hand the instruction
brochure to the personnel
charged with treating the tyre re-
paired with the kit.
WARNING
In the event of a puncture
caused by foreign bodies, it is
possible to repair tyres show-
ing damages on the track or
shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.
Holes and damages on the
tyre side walls cannot be re-
paired. Do not use the quick tyre re-
pair kit if damaging is due to running
with flat tyre.
WARNING
Repairs are not possible in
case of damages on the
wheel rim (bad groove distortion
causing air loss). Do not remove for-
eign bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre.
WARNING
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INFLATING PROCEDURE
The cylinder contains ethyl-
ene glycol. The cylinder con-
tains latex: it can cause allergic re-
actions. It is harmful if ingested or in-
haled and irritant for the eyes and in
case of contact. In case of contact
rinse immediately with water and
take off contaminated clothes. If
swallowed, do not induce vomit, rinse
out the mouth, drink a lot of water
and call the doctor immediately.
Keep away from children. This prod-
uct must not be used by asthmatics.
Do not inhale vapours. Call the doc-
tor immediately in case of allergic re-
actions. Keep the cylinder in the
space provided for the purpose and
far from heat. The sealing fluid has
limited life. Replace the cylinder if
sealer has run out.
WARNING
fig. 13F0Q0513m
Put on the protection gloves
provided together with quick
tyre repair kit.
WARNING
❒Pull up the handbrake. Loosen tyre
inflation valve cap, take out the filler
hose A-fig. 13and screw the ring nut
Bon the tyre valve; IT SHOULD BE NOTICED THAT:
The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair
kit is effective with external temperatures
between –20 °C and +50 °C.
The compressor shall not be
operated for more than 20
minutes. Risk of overheating!. Tyres
repaired with the quick tyre repair kit
shall be used temporarily only.
WARNING
Do not throw away the cylin-
der and the sealing fluid.
Have the sealing fluid and the
cylinder disposed of in com-
pliance with national and local regu-
lations.
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
When running at speed higher than 160 km/h, inflate tyres at full load inflation values.
T.P.M.S. system not available for tyre 195/65 R15 91H
195/65 R15 91H 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
1.4 16V205/55 R16 91H 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/45 R17 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
195/65 R15 91H 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
205/55 R16 91H 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/45 R17 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/40 R18 92V 2.6 2.6 2.9 2.9
195/65 R15 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
205/55 R16 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/45 R17 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/40 R18 92V 2.6 2.6 2.9 2.9STANDARD TYRES
Size Medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
1.4 T-JET 120 HP
1.6 Multijet
1.9 Multijet
8V
1.4 T-JET 150HP
1.9 Multijet 16V2.0 Multijet
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ENGINE OIL CHANGE
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET - 1.6 Multijet
- 1.9 Multijet 8V - 1.9 Multijet 16V - 2.0 Multijet
Tank capacity 57
Reserve8-10
Refuel petrol engines with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no lower than 95 only (EN 228 Specifications)
Refuel diesel engines with diesel fuel for motor vehicles only (EN 590 Specifications)
FUEL CAPACITIES (litres)
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Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
When running at speed higher than 160 km/h, inflate tyres at full load inflation values.
T.P.M.S. system not available for tyre 195/65 R15 91H.
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
195/65 R15 91H 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
1.4 16V205/55 R16 91H 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/45 R17 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
195/65 R15 91H 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
205/55 R16 91H 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/45 R17 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/40 R18 92V REINFORCED 2.6 2.6 2.9 2.9
195/65 R15 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
205/55 R16 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/45 R17 91V 2.3 2.3 2.6 2.6
225/40 R18 92V REINFORCED 2.6 2.6 2.9 2.9STANDARD TYRES
Size Medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
1.4 T-JET 120 HP
1.6 Multijet
1.9 Multijet
8V
1.4 T-JET 150HP
1.9 Multijet 16V
2.0 Multijet
1.4 16V- 1.4 T-JET 1.6 Multijet - 1.9 - Multijet8V- 1.9 Multijet 16V2.0 Multijetlitres kg litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank 2.75 2.4 4.3 3.6 4.3 3.6
Engine sump and filter 2.9 2.55 4.6 3.85 4.9 4.1
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