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STARTING
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DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
IMPORTANT The fast window
demisting/defrosting function remains
engaged for approx. 3 minutes start-
ing from the time when the engine
coolant exceeds 50°C (petrol versions)
or 35°C (Multijet versions).
When this function is active, the LED
of the corresponding button switches
on and that of the rear window
demister. The text FULL AUTOgoes
off on the display.
You can only adjust the fan speed and
switch the rear window demister off
manually when this function is active.
To restore operating conditions before
this function is activated, press but-
tonF, the air recirculation button C,
the compressor button Bor button
AUTO NorH. Fast window
demisting/
defrosting button F
Press this button: the
climate control system
will automatically switch on all the
functions required for fast windscreen
and front side window demisting/de-
frosting, that is:
❒switches on the climate control
compressor when weather condi-
tions are suitable;
❒disables air recirculation;
❒sets the maximum air temperature
HIin both areas;
❒sets proper fan speed according to
engine coolant temperature to
limit the flow of not sufficiently
warm air to demist the windows
into the passenger compartment;
❒directs the air flow to the wind-
screen and front side windows
vents;
❒engages the rear window mister.Disengagement of the compressor re-
mains stored even after the engine
stops.
To restore automatic compressor con-
trol, press button
√again (in this
case, the system will only work as a
heater) or press AUTO.
With climate control compressor off if
the outside temperature is higher than
the one set, the system will not be able
to keep the required condition, the
temperature value will then start
flashing on the display for a few sec-
onds and the message AUTOgoes off.
With climate control compressor off,
the fan speed can be set to zero man-
ually (no bar shown).
With the compressor enabled and the
engine started, the fan speed may be
reduced to the minimum setting only
(one bar shown).
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LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
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EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
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AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
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CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of
your car down and lower the amount
of toxic emissions released into the at-
mosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried
out in accordance with the “Service
schedule”.
Tyres
Check tyre pressure regularly at least
once every four weeks: excessively low
pressure will increase consumption
because rolling resistance will be
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded
boot. The weight of the car (especially
when driving in town) and its trim
greatly affect consumption and sta-
bility.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack
from the roof after use. These acces-
sories decrease aerodynamic penetra-
tion of the car and have a negative ef-
fect on consumption. It is better to use
a trailer to transport particularly
bulky objects.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the
amount of time needed. Rear heated
window, additional headlights, wind-
screen wipers and heater fan need a
considerable amount of energy, there-
fore increasing the requirement of
current increases fuel consumption
(up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The climate control system requires
higher fuel consumption (up to +20%
in average): use the air vents when the
external temperature allows to.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag
and consumption levels.DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine up with the
car standing: the engine warms up
very slowly in these conditions, in-
creasing 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 dou-
bling the clutch, is unnecessary and
causes increase of consumption and
pollution.
Gear selection
Use a higher gear as soon as traffic
and road conditions allow. Using a
low gear for faster acceleration will in-
crease consumption.
In the same way improper use of a
high gear increases consumption,
emissions an engine wear.
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