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FRONT AIRBAGS
The car is provided with front air bags for the driver and
the passenger, driver’s knee air bag (where provided) and
front side bags (side bags - window bags).
The front airbags (driver’s, passenger’s, driver’s knee air
bags) have been designed to protect the occupants in the
event of head-on crashes of medium-high severity, by plac-
ing a cushion between the occupant and the steering wheel
or dashboard.
Front air bags are designed to protect car’s occupants in
head-on crashes and therefore non-activation in other
types of collisions (side collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs,
etc.) is not a system malfunction.
An electronic control unit causes the bag to inflate in the
event of a head-on crash.
The bag will inflate instantaneously placing itself between
the front occupant’s body and the structures which could
cause injury. It will deflate immediately afterwards.
The front airbags (driver’s, passenger’s, driver’s knee air
bags) do not replace but rather complement the seat belts,
which you are always recommended to wear, as specified
by law in Europe and most non-European countries.
In the event of a collision, a person not wearing a seat belt
may be thrown forward and come into contact with the
bag before it has fully opened. The protection offered by
the bag is reduced in such a case.The front airbags may not be activated in the following sit-
uations:
in collisions against highly deformable objects not af-
fecting the front surface of the car (e.g. bumper colli-
sion against guard rail, etc.);
car penetration under other vehicles or protective bar-
riers (e.g. trucks or guard rails);
in these instances they would not provide any additional
protection compared with the seat belts, so their deploy-
ment would be improper. Non deployment in such cases
does not constitute a fault.
Do not apply stickers or other objects to the
steering wheel, the dashboard in the passen-
ger-side airbag area, the roof side upholstery
or the seats. Do not place objects (e.g. cell phones)
on the passenger-side dashboard because these
could interfere with the correct opening of the airbag
and cause severe injury to occupants.
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142SAFETY
SIDE AIRBAGS
(Side bag - Window bag)
SIDE BAG fig. 10
This consists of an instant-inflating cushion housed in the
front seat backrest. It protects the chest and the hips of
the passengers in the event of a side impact of medium-
high severity.WINDOW BAGS fig. 11
These consist of two “drop-down” bags housed behind the
side upholstery of the roof and covered with finishing el-
ements, which protect the heads of front and rear pas-
sengers in the event of a side impact thanks to a wide bag
deployment area.
IMPORTANT In the event of a side crash, the system pro-
vides best protection if the passenger sits on the seat in a
correct position, thus allowing correct window bag de-
ployment.
fig. 10L0E0070mfig. 11L0E0071m
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Accessories fitted on longitudinal bars
Remove any accessories such as: longitudinal bars, ski
racks, luggage rack, from the roof if they are not being
used. These accessories decrease aerodynamic penetration
and have a negative effect on fuel consumption. It is bet-
ter to use a trailer to transport particularly bulky objects.
Electrical devices
Use electrical devices only for the amount of time needed.
The heated rear windscreen, additional headlights, wind-
screen wipers and heater fan need a considerable amount
of energy; increasing the requirement of current increas-
es fuel consumption (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The climate control system leads to higher fuel consump-
tion (up to +20% on average): use air vents only when the
external temperature allows.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may adversely
affect air drag and fuel consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine up with the car standing: the en-
gine warms up very slowly in these conditions, increas-
ing fuel consumption and emissions. It is advisable to start
off immediately and slowly keeping the engine speed
down: the engine will warm up much faster this way.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when starting at traffic lights or before
stopping the engine. The latter action, like doubling the
clutch, is unnecessary and causes increased fuel con-
sumption and pollution.
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and road conditions
allow. Using a low gear for faster acceleration will increase
fuel consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high gear increases
fuel consumption, emissions and engine wear.
Top speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases as speed in-
creases. Keep your speed as even as possible, avoiding un-
necessary braking and acceleration, which cause excessive
fuel consumption and increased emissions.
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184IN AN EMERGENCY
fig. 28L0E0167mfig. 30L0E0169m
fig. 29L0E0168m
REAR COURTESY LIGHT
Versions without sunroof
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
work in the point shown by the arrow and remove light
A-fig. 28;
replace bulb B-fig. 29 releasing it from the side con-
tacts and making sure the new bulb is correctly fas-
tened between the contacts.
Versions with sunroof
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
work in the point shown by the arrow and remove light
A-fig. 30;replace bulb B-fig. 29 releasing it from the side con-
tacts and making sure the new bulb is correctly fas-
tened between the contacts.
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192IN AN EMERGENCY
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F43
F44
F45
F46
F47
F48
F49
F50
F51
F52
F535
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5/7.5 (*)
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7.5
CONSUMERS FUSE AMPERE DIAGRAM
Brake Node, yaw sensor
Windscreen wiper system on steering wheel interface, bi-directional
windscreen/rearscreen washer pump system on steering wheel interface
Cigar lighter/power socket on tunnel,
luggage compartment power socket
Spare
Sunroof motor
Driver-side front electric window
Passenger-side front electric window
Emergency, right, left and central control panels on radio/
radio-navigator (illumination), steering wheel controls (illumination),
controls on front courtesy light (illumination), volume-sensing
alarm control unit, electric sunroof system (controls illumination
control unit), rain/dusk sensor,
electro-chrome mirror, heated front seats controls
Air Bag Node
Cigar lighter (illumination), cruise control control,
Convergence Node, Parking Sensor Node, AQS sensor, climate control
unit, door mirror adjustment, tyre
pressure detection control unit, Lane assistance Node,
control unit on right-hand gas discharge headlight (*)
Rear wiper system on steering wheel interface
Instrument panel, direction indicators
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220CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen washer fig. 7
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check that there is
fluid in the reservoir: see “Checking fluid levels” in this
section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged, if nec-
essary use a needle.
The windscreen jets are directed by adjusting the angle
of the nozzles.
Fluid jets should be directed at about 1/3 height from
the window upper edge.
IMPORTANT In versions with a sunroof, make sure that
the sunroof is closed before operating the front jets.
fig. 7L0E0099m
Rear window wiper fig. 8
Rear window washer jets are fixed.
The nozzle holder is on the rear window.
fig. 8 L0E0100m
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222CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To wash the car correctly, proceed as follows:
remove the aerial from the roof to prevent damage to
it if the car is washed in an automatic system;
in washing stations keep the steam jet/high pressure
washing nozzles at least 40 cm away from the body-
work to prevent damage. Remember that in the long-
term puddles of water can damage the car;
wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over the
bodywork, frequently rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or leather
pad.
When drying take care to dry the least exposed parts where
the water could collect most easily. It is a good idea to leave
the car in the open for a while after washing it to give time
for the water to evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been parked in the sun
or when the engine is bonnet is hot: this could take the
shine off the paint. ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aesthetic purpose, but
also protects the underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to prevent
the formation of rust. Only use genuine spare paint prod-
ucts for touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint identification
plate” in the “Technical Specifications” section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork consists in washing the
car: the frequency depends on the conditions and envi-
ronment where the car is used. For example, it is advis-
able to wash the car more often in areas with a high en-
vironmental pollution or on roads sprinkled with salt.
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570
1077
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1980
1300
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570
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1890
1300
80
60
240TECHNICAL DATA
WEIGHTS
Weights (kg) 1.4 Turbo Jet 1.6 Multijet
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to
90% and without optional equipment)
Carrying capacity (*) including the driver:
Maximum permitted loads (**)
– front axle:
– rear axle:
– total:
Towable loads
Maximum load on roof
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes):
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified carrying
capacity.
(**) Loads must not be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads in the boot and/or on the roof so that they com-
ply with these limits.