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Electrical devices
Only use electrical devices for the time needed.
The heated rear window, additional headlights,
windscreen wipers and heater fan need a
considerable amount of energy, therefore
increasing fuel consumption (by up to 25% in the
urban cycle).
Climate control system
The use of the climate control system leads to
higher fuel consumption. If the temperature
outside permits, try to use ventilation only.
Devices for aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified devices for aerodynamic
control may adversely affect air drag and fuel
consumption.
DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm the engine with the car at a
standstill or at idle or high speed: under these
conditions the engine warms up much more
slowly, increasing consumption and emissions. It is
therefore advisable to move off immediately,
slowly, avoiding high speeds: in this way
the engine will warm up more quickly.Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when at traffic lights or before
stopping the engine. This and also double
declutching is absolutely pointless on modern cars
and also increases 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 increase consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high gear
increases consumption, emissions and engine wear.
Maximum speed
Fuel consumption considerably increases as speed
increases. Maintain a constant speed, avoiding
unnecessary braking and acceleration, which cost
in terms of both fuel and emissions.
Acceleration
Sudden acceleration has a very negative effect on
fuel consumption and emissions: accelerate
gradually.
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STORING THE CARIf the car is to be left inactive for longer than a
month, the following precautions should be
observed:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if possible
well-ventilated premises and slightly open
the windows;
❒engage a gear and check that the handbrake is
not engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal (for
versions with Start&Stop system refer to the
paragraph "Start&Stop system" in the chapter
"Knowing your car"); If the battery is not
disconnected the from the electrical system,
check its charge every thirty days;❒clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using
special compounds available commercially;
❒sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper blades and
lift them off the glass;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated
plastic as they do not allow moisture on the car
body to evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the standard
specified pressure and check it at intervals;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
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FUSE LOCATION
Engine compartment fuse box
This is located next to the battery: to access fuses
proceed as follows:
❒move the cover A fig. 148 aside;
❒undo the screw A fig. 149, free the tabs B and
pull the cover upwards C. The ID number of
the electrical component corresponding to each
fuse can be found on the back of the cover.
After replacing the fuse, make sure that you
have closed cover C correctly on the fuse box.
If you need to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly
hit the fuse box and the window wiper
motors with the water jet.
fig. 148
L0F0170
fig. 149
L0F0094
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Engine compartment fuse box FUSE AMPS
Heated rear window/mirror defrosters F20 30
Air conditioning compressor F21 7,5
Supply from SCM main relay for ECU
F22 15
Supply from SCM main relay for ECM
F22 10
BSM 9.0 (ECU, valves) F23 20
BSM 9.0/NGE (+15 INT) F24 7,5
Heater plug control unit (versions 1.3 16V MultiJet) F81 60
Passenger compartment fan F82 40
Front power socket (with or without cigar lighter) F85 15
Battery charge status sensor F87 5+15 = ignition-operated positive terminal
+30 = battery direct positive terminal (not
ignition-operated)
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Dashboard fuse box FUSE AMPS
Free F12 -
+ 15 headlamp alignment corrector and IPC
F13 5
+ 15 INT/A F31 5
Free F32 -
+30 KL30 F36 10
+15 switch on brake pedal (NO) F37 7,5
Door central locking F38 20
Two-way windscreen washer pump F43 20
Front electric window (driver side) F47 20
Front electric window (passenger side) F48 20
+ 15 KL15 F49 7,5
+ 15 KL15 F50 7,5
+ 15 KL15 F51 5
+30 KL30 F53 7,5+15 = ignition-operated positive terminal
+30 = battery direct positive terminal (not
ignition-operated)
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Lugagge compartment fuse box FUSE AMPS
BOSE HI-FI system F60 20
Free F61 -
Heated seats F62 15
Rear right electric window F63 20
Rear left electric window F64 20
Alarm setup supply F65 7,5
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLANPETROL VERSIONS
Services must be performed every 30,000 km or 24 months.Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove com-
partment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary.●●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrica-
tion of linkages●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic
clutch/brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check tensioning of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic ten-
sioner) (or every 24 months)●●
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DIESEL VERSIONS
Services must be performed every 35,000 km or
24 months.Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove com-
partment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary.●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrica-
tion of linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●
Check rear drum brake seal condition and wear●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic
clutch/brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness●●●●●
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