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9. Air conditioning leads to higher fuel consumption (on
average up to +30%). If the temperature outside is not
too extreme, try and use the air vents.
Driving style
1. After starting the engineyou should drive away im-
mediately and slowly, avoiding high revs. Do not warm
up the engine at low or high revs when the vehicle is
stationary; this causes the engine to warm up more
slowly, thereby increasing fuel consumption, emissions
and mechanical component wear.
2. Avoid pointless actions such as revving up when at
traffic lights or before stopping the engine. The latter
action, like double-declutching, is unnecessary and caus-
es increased fuel consumption and pollution.
3.Gear selection: select a high gear as soon as possible
(taking into account normal engine operation and traf-
fic conditions) without pushing the engine to high revs
during the intermediate gears. Using low gears at high
revs to get excellent acceleration increases fuel con-
sumption, harmful emissions and engine wear. PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR REDUCING FUEL
CONSUMPTION AND HARMFUL EMISSIONS
Vehicle condition
1. Have checks and servicingcarried out in accordance
with the “Scheduled servicing plan”.
2. Check tyre pressure regularly, at least once every four
weeks. Excessively low pressures will increase con-
sumption because rolling resistance will be higher. In
these conditions, the tyre will wear and performance
will decay faster.
3. Use snow tyresonly when the weather conditions
make them absolutely necessary. They increase con-
sumption and noise.
4. Do not travel with a heavy load: the weight of the
vehicle (especially when driving in town) and its trim
greatly affect fuel consumption and stability.
5. Remove roof racks or ski racksafter use. These ac-
cessories reduce the vehicle’s aerodynamic penetra-
tion and have a negative effect on fuel consumption.
6. It is better to use a trailer to transport particularly bulky
objects.
7. Use the vehicle’s air vents if possible: travelling with the
windows open impairs aerodynamics.
8. Use electrical devices only for the amount of time
needed. The heated rear window, auxiliary headlights,
windscreen wipers and fan heater use up a consider-
able amount of current, causing increased fuel con-
sumption (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
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– checking levels and
topping up ....................... 203
Brake lights
– bulb replacement ........... 176
Brakes
– brake fluid (type) .... 246-248
– checking levels
and topping up ............... 203
– handbrake ....................... 135
– technical
specifications................... 225
Bulbs
– bulb types.................170-171
– general information
on replacement .............. 169
Capability for child seat ..... 125
Capacities
– technical specifications
(quantities).......................... 246
Car parked ............................ 136Carrying children safely .... 125
– capacity for Isofix
child seat.......................... 125
Catalytic converter ............ 113
Central locking ...................... 77
Changing a wheel ............... 156
– general information
and warnings .................. 156
– tyre and wheel types .... 228
– tyre inflation
pressures.......................... 229
Changing battery – key
with remote control ............ 6
Changing bulbs
– bulb types ........................ 170
– exterior............................ 172
– general information ...... 169
– interior ............................ 178
Chassis (marking) ............... 220
Checking engine oil ............ 201
– consumption ................... 201– engine
oil specifications ............ 247
Checking levels ................... 199
– brake fluid ....................... 203
– engine coolant ................ 202
– engine oil ......................... 201
– washer fluid for
windscreen/rear win-
dow/headlamps .............. 203
Child locks............................... 80
Child safety device ............... 80
Child seats............................. 120
– capability for Isofix
child seat ......................... 125
– suitability for using
child seats......................... 124
Cigarette lighter..................... 74
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ....................... 214
– engine compartment .... 216
– fabric seats ...................... 217
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– remote locking/
unlocking ............................. 6
DPF (particulate filter)........ 114
Electrical/electronic
devices ................................ 110
Emergency starting ............. 155
– bump starting ................. 156
– jump starting .................. 155
End of vehicle life ............... 255
Engine codes ........................ 221
Engine compartment
– checking fluid levels ...... 199
– opening/closing
the bonnet.......................... 91
– washing ............................ 216
Engine coolant
temperature gauge ............. 13
– type of coolant ............... 248
Engine coolant
– checking levels
and topping up ............... 202– specifications................... 248
– temperature gauge
and warning light ............. 13
Engine immobiliser
(Fiat CODE) ........................... 5
Engine marking .................... 220
Engine oil consumption ...... 201
Engine oil
– checking levels
and topping up................ 201
– consumption .................... 201
– specifications................... 247
Engine
– engine immobiliser
(Fiat CODE) ....................... 5
– identification code ......... 221
– marking ............................. 220
– technical
specifications .................. 223
Environment
– features for reducing
emissions ................113-114Environmental protection
...................................113-114
– particulate filter
(DPF) ................................ 114
EOBD (system) ................... 102
ESP (system) .......................... 98
Extending the boot ............... 89
External lights
(switching on) ................ 59-60
Fiat CODE system ................. 4
Fiat CODE ................................ 5
Fix&Go (quick tyre
repair kit) ........................... 163
Flashing (main beams)........... 60
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications) ..........247-248
Fog lights
– bulb replacement ........... 174
– switching on....................... 70
Follow Me Home
(headlight device)................ 60
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– general information ...... 118
– load limiters .................... 118
– maintenance ................... 120
– pretensioners ................. 117
– SBR ................................... 117
– using the seat belts ....... 115
Safety ..................................... 115
Satellite navigation
socket .................................... 75
Saving fuel ............................. 137
SBR system .......................... 117
Scheduled Servicing
Plan .....................192-194-196
Scrappage ............................. 255
Seat belt pretensioners ...... 117
– load limiters .................... 118
Seat heating ......................30-32
Servicing and
maintenance ...................... 191
– checking fluid levels
...........................199-200-201– heavy use of
the vehicle ....................... 198
– precautions
and warnings .................. 191
– regular checks ................ 198
– scheduled servicing plan
....192-193-194-195-196-197
Setting the clock ................... 22
Side airbags (side bag
– window bag).....130-131-132
– general information ...... 131
Sliding side doors ................... 78
Smart washing
(windscreen wipers) .......... 61
Snow chains ......................... 141
Sockets ..............................72-73
Sound system
(wiring) .......................109-110
Spare wheel ......................... 228
– technical
specifications .................. 228Spark plugs (type) ............... 223
Speed block ......................... 102
Speedometer.......................... 12
Start&Stop system............... 105
Starting the engine ............. 133
– emergency
starting.......................134-155
– ignition switch .................... 9
– ignition switch .................... 9
– procedure for
diesel versions................. 134
– procedure for petrol
versions ........................... 133
– stopping the engine ........ 135
– warming up
the engine ....................... 134
Starting up and driving ....... 133
Steering lock and ignition
switch ...................................... 9
Steering lock ............................ 9