5. To close, turn the fuel cap slowly
clockwise until you hear clicking
sounds, then gently push the fuel tank
filler door closed.
WARNING
86)When handling fuel, comply with the
safety regulations displayed by garages
and filling stations.
87)Fuel is highly flammable and explosive.
You could be burned or seriously injured
when handling it. When refueling your
vehicle, always turn the engine off and
keep away from flames, sparks and
smoking materials. Always handle fuel in
well ventilated outdoor areas.
88)Before removing the fuel cap, be sure
to get rid of your body’s static electricity by
touching a metal part of the vehicle or fuel
pump. Any static electricity on your body
could create a spark that ignites fuel vapor.
89)Perform the whole refueling process
(opening the fuel tank filler door, removing
the fuel cap, etc.) by yourself. Do not let
any other person come near the fuel tank
filler. If you allowed a person to help you
and that person was carrying static
electricity, fuel vapor could be ignited.
90)Do not move away from the fuel tank
filler until refueling is finished. If you moved
away and did something else (for example,
sitting on a seat) part-way through the
refueling process, you could pick up a
fresh charge of static electricity.
91)Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel
contains toxic substances.92)Keep the doors and windows closed
while refueling the vehicle. If they were
open, fuel vapor could get into the cabin.
93)If the fuel cap must be replaced, use
only a Fiat genuine part.
94)Since the fuel system may be under
pressure, remove the fuel cap slowly. This
relieves any pressure or vacuum that might
have built up in the fuel tank. If you hear a
hissing sound, wait until it stops before
removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, injuring you or others.
95)Do not apply any object/plug to the
end of the filler which is not provided for
the car. The use of non-compliant
objects/plugs could cause a pressure
increase inside the tank, resulting in
dangerous situations.
96)Do not use a mobile phone near the
refuelling pump: risk of fire.
97)Do not tilt the gun.
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IMPORTANT
131)Do not add coolant while the engine is
hot. Suddenly adding cold coolant could
damage the engine. Wait for the engine to
cool down, then add coolant a little at a
time.
BLEEDING THE FUEL
SYSTEM
The fuel system should be bled to
remove air as described below if the
fuel supply is exhausted during travel.
Pump the hand pump (A) at the top of
the fuel filter until the hand pump
becomes stiff.
Then try again to start the engine. If the
engine does not start, repeat the
process above.
253) 254)
WARNING
253)Do not smoke or have any other open
flame near the vehicle while bleeding the
fuel system.
254)Be sure to carefully clean away any
spilt fuel which could ignite and cause a
fire.
REMOVAL OF WATER
FROM THE FUEL
FILTER
If the fuel filter indicator lamp in the
instrument panel illuminates during
driving, it indicates that water has
accumulated in the fuel filter. If this
occurs, remove the water as described
below.
1. Loosen the drain plug (A) of the fuel
filter.
2. Operate the hand pump (B) slowly
6 or 7 times in order to force the water
out through the drain plug (A).
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No. Electrical system Capacities
F1 Headlamp low beam (left) 15 A
F2 Headlamp low beam (right) 15 A
F3 Headlamp high beam (left) 10 A
F4 Headlamp high beam (right) 10 A
F5 Horn 10 A
F6 Front fog lamps 15 A
F7 Daytime running lamps 10 A
F8 Radiator fan motor 20 A
F9 T/F 20 A
F10 — —
F11 Headlamp washer 20 A
F12 Stop lamps (Brake lamps) 15 A
F13 Ignition coil 10 A
F14 Engine control 7.5 A
F15 Alternator 7.5 A
F16 Hazard warning flasher 15 A
F17 Automatic transmission 20 A
F18 Air conditioning 20 A
F19ETV 15 A
Fuel line heater 20 A
F20 Starter 7.5 A
F21 — —
F22 Fuel pump 15 A
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