CARE AND MAINTENANCE217
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The vehicle is equipped with the best available technological solu-
tions to protect the bodywork against corrosion.
These are the most important:
❍paint products and systems which give the car resistance to cor-
rosion and abrasion;
❍use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steel sheets, with high re-
sistance to corrosion;
❍spraying of plastic parts, with a protective function, in the most
exposed points: underdoor, inner wing parts, edges, etc.;
❍use of “open” boxed sections to prevent condensation and
pockets of moisture from triggering rust inside.
❍use of special films to protect against abrasion in exposed ar-
eas (e.g. rear wing, doors, etc.).
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against perforation due to rust of
any original element of the structure or body. For the general terms
of this warranty, refer to the Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to prevent the for-
mation of rust.
Normal maintenance of paintwork consists of washing the car: the
frequency depends on the conditions and environment where the
car is used. For example, it is advisable to wash the car more of-
ten in areas with high environmental pollution or salted roads.
To correctly wash the car:
❍remove the aerial from the roof when using a carwash;
❍if high pressure water jets are used to wash the car, make sure
they are at least 40 cm away from the bodywork to avoid caus-
ing damage. It should be remembered that a build up of wa-
ter could cause damage, in the long term, to the car;
❍wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
❍wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over the body-
work, frequently rinsing the sponge;
❍rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or leather pad.
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TECHNICAL DATA239
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FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in the table below are deter-
mined on the basis of the homologation tests set down by specif-
ic European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for measuring consumption:
❍urban cycle: cold starting followed by driving that simulates
urban use of the car;
❍extra urban cycle: frequent accelerations in all gears, simulat-
ing extra urban use of the car: speed varies between 0 and
120 km/h;
❍combined fuel consumption: calculated based on about 37%
of urban cycle consumption and about 63% of extra urban con-
sumption.
IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic situations, weather conditions,
driving style, general conditions of the car, trim level/equip-
ment/accessories, load, climate control system, roof rack and oth-
er situations that affect air drag may lead to different fuel con-
sumption levels than those measured.
FUEL CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO 2004/3/EC DIRECTIVE (litres x 100 km)
7.7
4.8
5.98.5
5.3
6.55.9
4.1
4.88.1
5.0
6.15.4 (*)/6.0 (*)
3.7 (*)/3.6 (*)
4.3 (*)/4.5 (*)
(*) Only for versions/markets where applicable
1.4 Petrol 1.4 Turbo Petrol 1.4 Turbo Petrol 1.3 JTDM1.6 JTDM
120HP 155HP
Urban Cycle
Extra Urban Cycle
Combined Fuel
Consumption
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