SELECTION OF ENGINE OIL FOR FLEXIBLE
FUEL VEHICLES (E-85) AND GASOLINE
VEHICLES
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are in-
cluded in SELENIA K POWER fully synthetic engine
oils, and in equivalent oils meeting FIAT Qualification
9.55535-CR1 API SN, ILSAC GF-5. The manufacturer
only recommends engine oils that are API Certified and
meet the requirements of FIAT Qualification 9.55535-
CR1 API SN, ILSAC GF-5 that contain additional re-
quirements, developed during extensive fleet testing,
to provide additional protection for your engine. Use
SELENIA K POWER fully synthetic engine oils or an
equivalent oil meeting the requirements of FIAT Quali-
fication 9.55535-CR1 API SN, ILSAC GF-5.
STARTING
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for
use when ambient temperatures fall below -18°C. In
the range of -18°C to 0°C, you may experience an
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start,
and a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesita-
tions) until the engine is fully warmed up.NOTE:
Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient tem-
perature is less than 0°C.
CRUISING RANGE
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per liter than
gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con-
sumption. You can expect your kilometers per liter and
your driving range to decrease by about 30%, com-
pared to gasoline operation.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
are designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be
sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol
compatible parts.
Replacing fuel system components with
non-ethanol compatible components
can damage your vehicle.
MAINTENANCE
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than
85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty
in cold starting and may affect drivability.
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DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS
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FUEL REQUIREMENTS — DIESEL
ENGINE
Use Premium Quality Diesel fuels with a Cetane rating
of 50 or higher, and meeting the EN590 standard are
highly recommended. See your authorized dealer for
further information regarding fuels available in your area.
FLUID CAPACITIES
Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Front Wheel Drive Models 77.6 Liters
All Wheel Drive Models 79.8 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L Engine 4.3 Liters
3.6L Engine 5.6 Liters
2.0L Diesel Engine 5.2 Liters
Cooling System *
2.4L Engine and Single- or Dual-Zone Climate Control System 10.1 Liters
2.4L Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System 11.0 Liters
3.6L Engine and Single- or Dual-Zone Climate Control System 12.4 Liters
3.6L Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System 13.7 Liters
2.0L Diesel Engine and Single- or Dual-Zone Climate Control System 9.1 Liters
2.0L Diesel Engine and Three-Zone Climate Control System 9.9 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTSAND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICINGAND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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