2.10
SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS
The following operating conditions:
– driving for long periods when the low fuel level warning light is lit;
– using leaded petrol;
– using oil or fuel additives which are not approved by the manufacturer.
Or operating faults such as:
– faulty ignition system, running out of fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-
sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-
ting out when driving;
– loss of power,
may cause the catalytic converter to
overheat, reducing its efficiency which
may irreparably damage it and cause
heat damage to the vehicle. If you notice any of the above operating
faults, have the necessary repairs car-
ried out as soon as possible by an ap-
proved Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by reg-
ularly taking your vehicle to your ap-
proved dealer at the intervals speci-
fied in your Maintenance Service
Document.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic con-
verter,
do not keep trying to start the
engine (using the start button, or by
pushing or towing the vehicle) without
having identified and corrected the
starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not
continue to try and start the engine, but
contact an approved dealer.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible sub-
stances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with a hot exhaust system.
6.6
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Versions1.6 16V 1.6 16V 2.0 16V 1.2 16V 1.5 dCi
Engine type
(see engine plate) K4M
H4M F4R H5Ft K9K
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,59815981 998 1 198 1,461
Type of fuel
Octane rating Petrol
The use of unleaded petrol is essential, with the octane rating as state\
d
on the label inside the fuel filler flap. Diesel
The label located in
the fuel filler flap in-
dicates authorised
fuels.
Spark plugs Only use spark plugs specified for your vehicle’s engine.
The type should be marked on a label stuck inside the engine compart-
ment. If it is not then contact your authorised dealer.
Fitting spark plugs other than those specified may damage the engine.
