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REFUELLING CAPACITY
To fill the tank completely, top-up twice after the first click
of the fuel delivery gun. Further top-ups could cause faults
in the fuel feeding system.
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The car must only be filled with diesel fuel
for motor vehicles, in compliance with Eu-
ropean Standard EN590. The use of other
products or mixtures may damage the engine
beyond repair and consequently invalidate the war-
ranty, due to the damage caused. If you acciden-
tally introduce other types of fuel into the tank,
do not start the engine and empty the tank. If the
engine has been run, even for only a very short time,
you will need to have the entire fuel system emp-
tied in addition to the tank.
DIESEL ENGINES
Operation at low temperatures
If the outside temperature is very low, diesel thickens due
to the formation of paraffin clots with consequent defec-
tive operation of the fuel supply system.
In order to avoid these problems, different types of diesel
are distributed according to the season: summer type, win-
ter type and arctic type (cold/mountain areas). If refuelling
with diesel fuel whose specifications are not suitable for
the current temperature, it is advisable to mix TUTELA
DIESEL ART additive in the proportions shown on the con-
tainer with the fuel. Pour the additive into the tank before
the diesel fuel.
When using or parking the vehicle for a long time in the
mountains or cold areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available diesel fuel.
In this case, it is also advisable to keep the tank over
50% full.
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F0Z0041m
fig. 96
F0Z0042m
fig. 97
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Do not place naked flames or lit cigarettes
near to the fuel filler: fire risk. Keep away
from the fuel filler to avoid breathing in harmful
vapours.
WARNING
FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 96 and 97
The cap B is fitted with an antiloss device C retaining it to
the flap A so it cannot be lost.
To slacken the cap B, first open the flap A. The sealing may
cause a slight pressure increase in the tank. A little breath-
ing off, while slackening the cap is absolutely normal.
When refuelling, fasten the cap to the device inside the flap
as shown in the figure.
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DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
(for 1.3 Multijet 75 HP versions)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechanical filter, inte-
gral with the exhaust system, that physically traps partic-
ulates present in the exhaust gases of diesel engines.
The diesel particulate filter has been adopted to eliminate
almost all particulates in compliance with current/future
legal regulations.
During normal use of the vehicle, the engine control unit
records a set of data (e.g.: travel time, type of route, tem-
peratures, etc.) and it will then calculate how much par-
ticulates has been trapped by the filter.
Since this filter physically traps particulate, it should be re-
generated (cleaned) at regular intervals by burning carbon
particles.
The regeneration procedure is controlled automatically by
the engine management control unit according to the fil-
ter conditions and vehicle use conditions.
There may be a limited increase in the engine idle speed
during the regeneration, a limited increase in fumes and
high temperatures at the exhaust. These are not faults;
they do not impair vehicle performance or damage the
environment.
If the dedicated message is displayed, refer to paragraph
“Warning lights and messages”.
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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENTThe following devices are used for reducing petrol fuel
engine emissions:❒
three-way catalytic converter;
❒
oxygen sensors;
❒
evaporation control system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even for a test, with
one or more spark plugs disconnected.
The following devices are used for reducing diesel fuel en-
gine emissions:
❒
oxidising catalytic converter;
❒
exhaust gas recirculation system (E.G.R.);
❒
diesel particulate filter (DPF).
The catalytic converter develops high tem-
perature during operation. Do not park
the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or oth-
er flammable material: fire hazard.
WARNING
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SAFETY
F0Z0053m
fig. 98
The reel may lock when the car is parked on a steep slope:
this is perfectly normal. Furthermore, the reel mechanism
locks the belt if it is pulled and in the event of sudden brak-
ing, collisions and on high speed bends.
The rear side seats have inertia reel seat belts with three
anchor points. Upon demand (optional for 5-seat approved
cars) the central seat belt can be supplied with three an-
chor points reel belt or static two-point lap belt (for ver-
sions/markets where provided).
IMPORTANT Remember that in the event of a violent col-
lision, back seat passengers not wearing seat belts also
represent a serious danger for the front seat passengers.
SAFETY BELTSUSING THE SEAT BELTS fig. 98
The belt should be worn keeping the chest straight and
rested against the backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the tongue A and insert it in-
to the buckle B, until hearing the locking click. On removal,
if it jams, let it rewind for a short stretch, then pull it out
again without jerking.
To unfasten seat belts, press button C. Guide the belt while
it is rewinding to prevent it from twisting. Through the
reel, the belt automatically adapts to the body of the pas-
senger wearing it, allowing freedom of movement.
Never press button C when travelling.
WARNING
S.B.R. SYSTEMThe car is equipped with an S.B.R. system (Seat Belt Re-
minder) made up of a buzzer which, together with the seat
belt warning light
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on the instrument panel switching
on, warns the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.
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F0Z0054m
fig. 99
F0Z0195m
fig. 100
SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(for versions/markets where provided)
Four different adjustments in height are provided.
To adjust, press button A-fig. 99 and lower or raise the
grip B.
Always adjust the height of the seat belt to fit the person
wearing it: this precaution could greatly reduce the risk of
injury in case of collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained when the belt passes ap-
proximately half way between the shoulder and the neck.
See texts and figures in paragraph “General instructions
for using the seat belts” in this section.
Make height adjustment of the seat belts
when the car is stationary.
WARNING
After adjustment, always check that the
slider to which the ring is fastened is locked
in one of the set positions. To do this, with the
button A released, exert a further pressure to al-
low the anchor device to catch if release did not
take place at one of the preset positions.
WARNING
For some versions, front seat belts have just one fixed
anchor point C-fig. 100 on the door post.
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F0Z0224m
fig. 101
F0Z0241m
fig. 102
Seat lap reel belt with three anchor points fig. 102
(for versions/markets where provided)
The seat belt is provided with a double buckle and fastening
tab.
To use the seat belts, take the tongues out of the reel com-
partment and pull the belt, guide the belt to prevent it from
twisting then secure tongue G into buckle L with the black
button M.
To use the belt, make the webbing run further and insert
the fastening tab I in the seat of the buckle N. USING THE CENTRAL SEAT BELT
Static lap belt with two anchor points fig. 101
(for versions/markets where provided)
To fasten the seat belt, fit the tongue A into the buckle
B, until hearing the locking click.
To unfasten the seat belt: press the button C.
To adjust the belt: run the tape in the buckle D, pulling the
end E to tighten and section F to loosen.
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PRETENSIONERSTo increase the efficiency of seat belts, the car is fitted with
pretensioners which, in the case of a violent fontal impact,
rewind the belt a few centimetres ensuring that it adheres
perfectly to the wearer before the restraining action
begins.
The seat belt locks to indicate that the device has inter-
vened; the seat belt cannot be drawn back up even when
guiding it manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of protection
from the action of the pretensioning device, wear the seat
belt keeping it firmly close to the chest and pelvis.
A slight discharge of smoke may be produced during the
activation of the pretensioner which is not in harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance or lu-
brication. Anything that modifies its original conditions in-
validates its efficiency. If unusual natural events (e.g. floods,
sea storms, etc.) have caused the device to be contami-
nated by water and mud, it must be replaced. To unfasten the belt: press the button O and guide the belt
to prevent it from twisting.
In case of boot extension: unfasten the belt through
the black button M and guide the belt to prevent it from
twisting; overlap tongues I and G, on the catch H in the
reel compartment.
IMPORTANT After repositioning the seats, restore proper belt
conditions.
Remember that in the event of a violent
collision, back seat passengers not wear-
ing seat belts also represent a serious danger to
the passengers in the front.
WARNING
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F0Z0046m
fig. 103
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
The driver must comply with (and have all car passengers
follow) any local regulations in force concerning the use
of seat belts. Always fasten the seat belts before starting.
Seat belts are also to be worn by expectant mothers: the
risk of injury in the case of accident is greatly reduced for
them and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt.
Expectant mothers must position the lower part of the
belt very low down so that it passes under the abdomen
(see fig. 103).
The pretensioner can only be used once.
After a collision that has triggered it, have
it replaced at a Fiat Dealership. Pretensioner va-
lidity is written on the label set on the door con-
tour sheet metal. Pretensioners should be replaced
at Fiat Dealership as this date approaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to knocks, vibrations
or localised heating (over 100 °C for a max-
imum of 6 hours) in the area around the
pretensioners may cause damage or trigger them.
These devices are not affected by vibrations caused
by irregularities of the road surface or low obsta-
cles such as kerbs, etc. Contact a Fiat Dealership
for any assistance.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger’s safety, the front seat belt reels
contain a load limiter which allows controlled sag in such
a way as to dose the force acting on the chest and shoul-
ders during the belt restraining action in case of front
collisions.
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