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– Average consumption B (for versions/markets where
provided)
– Average speed B
– Trip time B (driving time).
NOTE “Trip B” function can be excluded (see paragraph
“Trip B on”). “‘Range to empty” cannot be reset.
Values displayed
Range (for versions/markets where provided)
This value shows the distance that the car can still cover
before needing fuel, assuming that driving conditions are
kept unvaried. The display will show the reading “----”
when the following events take place:
– range value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– car parked with engine running for long.
Trip distance
This value shows the distance covered from the start of
the new mission.Average consumption (for versions/markets where provided)This value shows the average consumption from the start
of the new mission.Instant consumption (for versions/markets where provided)This indicates instant fuel consumption and it is constant-
ly updated. The display will show “----” if the car is parked
with the engine running.
TRIP COMPUTER (for versions/markets, where provided)
General features
The “Trip computer” is provided on cars fitted with mul-
tifunction display or reconfigurable multifunction display.
With ignition key at MAR, the “Trip computer” displays
information about the operating status of the car. This
function comprises the “General trip” concerning the
“complete mission” of the car (journey) and “Trip B”, (on-
ly available on reconfigurable multifunction display), con-
cerning the partial mission of the car; this function is in-
cluded in the general trip information (as shown in fig. 30).
Both functions can be reset (reset means start of a new
journey).
“General Trip” displays the figures relating to:
– Range to empty (for versions/markets, where provided)
– Trip distance
– Average consumption (for versions/markets where pro-
vided)
– Instant consumption (for versions/markets where pro-
vided)
– Average speed
– Trip time (driving time).
“Trip B”, available on the reconfigurable multifunction dis-
play only, shows only the figures relating to:
– Trip distance B
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fig. 54
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH fig. 54
It is located under the driver’s seat and comes into oper-
ation in the case of a collision:❒
cutting off fuel supply with resultant engine switching-off;
❒
automatically unlocking the doors;
❒
switching on interior lights (for about 15 minutes).
When the device comes into operation the message
“FPS on” is shown on the display.
For the reconfigurable multifunction display, the message
“Inertia switch intervened – See Handbook” will be
displayed. FOG LIGHTS fig. 53
(for versions/markets where provided)
To turn the lights on, press the button F with the side lights
on.
With fog lights on, the warning light
5
on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
Press the button again to turn the lights off.
REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 53
To turn the lights on press the button D with the dipped
beam or fog lights on.
With lights on, the warning light 4on the instrument pan-
el will come on at the same time. Press the button again
to turn the lights off.
HEATED REAR WINDOW fig. 53
Operate control E to turn the heated rear window on.
With heated rear window on, the warning light
(
comes
on. Press again to turn off.
This function will turn off automatically after about
20 minutes.
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fig. 55
Carefully inspect the car for fuel leakages, e.g. in the en-
gine compartment, under the car or near the fuel tank.
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can be started again,
press the button A to reset the fuel system and the lights.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to pre-
vent battery running down.
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or see
leaks from the fuel system, do not reset the
switches to avoid fire risk.
WARNING
INTERIOR FITTINGSCIGAR LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY fig. 55
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the button A; after about 15 seconds it will return
to its original position and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has
turned off.
The cigar lighter gets very hot. Handle it
carefully and make sure children don’t
touch it: risk of fire and/or burns.
WARNING
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Never exceed the maximum allowed load
in the boot (see “Technical Specifica-
tions”). Make sure that the objects are well
arranged in the boot so that they will not be pro-
jected forwards following sudden braking.
WARNING
Never travel with the tailgate open: ex-
haust gases may get into the passenger’s
compartment.
WARNING
If you travel in areas with few filling sta-
tions and you want to transport fuel in
a spare tank, comply with the regulations in force
and use only an approved, suitably secured tank.
Even in this way the risk of fire increases in case
of accident.
WARNING
RAISING THE PARCEL SHELF fig. 74
To store luggage easily you can raise the parcel shelf
until hearing the locking click. Push it down to refit it.
CLOSING THE TAILGATE fig. 75
To close, lower the tailgate until the lock clicks. On the
tailgate inner part a pull strap B makes the tailgate hold-
ing and closing easier.
fig. 75
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fig. 74
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RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE
PHONES
Radio transceivers (e.g.: CB radio systems and the like)
should not be used inside the vehicle unless a separate
aerial is mounted on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of similar devices inside the pas-
senger compartment (without an external aerial) may, in
addition to potential damage to the health of the passen-
gers, cause malfunctions in the vehicle electronic systems,
compromising the safety of the vehicle.
In addition, transmission and reception of these devices
may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle body.
As far as the use of EC-approved mobile phones is con-
cerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), follow the instructions for
use provided by the mobile phone manufacturer.
AT THE FILLING STATIONPETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol.
To avoid mistakes, the diameter of the fuel filler is too
small to introduce the bit of a leaded petrol pumps.
The petrol octane rating (RON) must not be lower than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic converter 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 cat-
alytic converter beyond repair.
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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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fig. 96
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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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