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WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
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 atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out
in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
ly at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:
if the pressure is too low, consumption
levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the car
(especially when driving in town) and its
trim greatly affects consumption and sta-
bility.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof as soon as they are no longer
used. These accessories lower air pene-
tration and adversely affect consumption
levels. When needing to carry particular-
ly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
which greatly affects the engine leading to
higher consumption (on average up to
+20%). When the temperature outside
the vehicle permits it, use the air vents
where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.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 electrical
consumption and emissions. It is therefore
advisable to move off immediately, slow-
ly, avoiding high speeds. This way the en-
gine will warm faster.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid accelerating when waiting at traffic
lights or before switching off the engine.
This and also double declutching is ab-
solutely pointless on modern cars and al-
so increase consumption and pollution.
Gear selection
As soon as the conditions of the traffic and
road allow, use a higher gear. Using a low
gear to obtain brilliant performance in-
creases consumption.
In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions an
engine wear.
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Windscreen/
rear window Protective agent
for radiator Brake liquid Lubricants and
greases for
transmission
Use
(●) IMPORTANT Do not add or mix with fluids with specifications other than the specified ones.
(❒) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLU UP and demineralised water.
Fluid and lubricant specifications
for correct car operation
Fully synthetic oil, grade SAE 75W-85 that passes API GL-4
PLUS, FIAT 9.55550 MIL-L- 2105 D LEV. Specifications
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MX3
Specific transmission fluid with “ATF DEXTRON III”
type additives.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-AG2
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high
temperature appliances. N.L.G.I. 1-2 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580
Poly-urea oil synthetic-based grease suitable for high
temperatures. NL.GI. 2 consistency
Qualification FIAT 9.55580
Specifc grease to be used for constant-velocity joints with
low friction coefficient. N.L.G.I. 0-1 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580
Synthetic fluid FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925 SAE J1704,
CUNA NC 956- 0
Qualification FIAT 9.55597
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on inhibited
monoethylen glycol with organic formula based on O.A.T,
that passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55523
Additive for diesel fuel, protecting Diesel engines.
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC 956-II
Qualification FIAT 9.55522Original fluids
and lubrificants
TUTELA CAR
TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F010.B05
TUTELA CAR GI/E
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F001.C94
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 325
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F301.D03
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F701.C07
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F001.A93
PARAFLU UP (●)
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F101.M01
TUTELA DIESEL ART
Contractual Technical
Reference
N° F601.L06
TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02 Additive for
diesel fluidApplications
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
Hydraulic power
steering
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints on differential
side (1.4 16V)
CV joints on
differential side
Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
Cooling circuits
Proportion: 50% down
to -35° C (❒). Not to be
mixed with products
having different formulas
To be mixed with fuel
oil(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in windscreen/
rear window washer/
wiper systems
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