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USING THE
GEARBOX
144)
25)
To engage reverse (vehicle
stopped)
From the neutral position, lift up ring 1
fig. 207 against the lever knob to
engage reverse gear.
The reverse lights go on when the gear
is engaged (starter device in position
M).
WARNING
144)Depress the clutch pedal fully to
change gear correctly. It is therefore
essential that there is nothing under the
pedals: make sure the mats are lying flat
and do not get in the way of the pedals.
IMPORTANT
25)Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
PARKING THE
VEHICLE
145) 146)
26) 27) 28)
Proceed as follows when parking and
leaving the vehicle:
engage a gear (1st gear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
always remove the ignition key.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope.
IMPORTANTNEVERleave the vehicle
with the gear in neutral.
HANDBRAKE
To engage the handbrake, pull the lever
up and check that the vehicle is
immobilised properly. The
warning
light will come on in the instrument
panel.
To release the handbrake, pull the lever
up slightly, press the button 2
fig. 208and accompany the lever down
to its rest position. The indicator light
turns off.
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IMPORTANT In certain situations (for
example, a steep slope) the speed
limiter can be exceeded slightly,
because the device does not intervene
on the braking system.
WARNING
151)This function does not take the
driver's place. Nor does it allow the
vehicle's driving limits to be ignored,
encouraging faster driving. However, this
does not exempt the driver from normal
driving safety or from responsibility.
MINIMUM SPEED
Press control 1 fig. 216 and the
function is activated after a few
seconds
Changing the minimum speed
To increase or decrease the setting,
please see a Fiat Dealership.
Interrupting the function
The function is interrupted when:
you use the clutch and/or
accelerator;
the vehicle speed is greater than
0 km/h;
theSTOPwarning light on the
instrument panel turns on;
the warning lighton the
instrument panel turns on;
the warning lighton the
instrument panel turns on.
SUGGESTIONS FOR
DRIVING
SAVING FUEL
Fuel consumption is approved in
compliance with a standard and
regulated method that is identical for all
manufacturers, allowing vehicles to be
compared with each other. The real fuel
consumption depends on the vehicle's
usage, equipment and driving style.
Depending on the vehicle, you can have
different functions available that let you
reduce your fuel consumption:
gear change indicator;
driving style indicator;
route summary and ecological advice
through a multi-media display panel;
the ECOMODE function that can be
activated by the ECO button.
If the vehicle has one, the navigation
system completes this information.
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BehaviourRather than heat the engine while
stopped, we advise you to drive
moderately until the engine reaches its
normal operating temperature.
Speed increases fuel consumption.
Do not strain the engine by
exceeding speed in intermediary gears.
Use the highest gear.
Avoid sudden acceleration.
Brake as little as possible. By
assessing the danger or curve in
advance, it will be sufficient to lift your
foot off the accelerator.
When going uphill, we advise you to
keep a steady speed, without having to
change it.
In modern vehicles, double clutching
before stopping the engine is not
necessary and could even cause
damage.Tyres fig. 221
Pressure too low can increase fuel
consumption.
Using unsuitable tyres can increase
fuel consumption.
Advice for use
Favour the ECOMODE function.
Electricity increases fuel
consumption. We advise you to turn off
accessories when they are not in use.
You must use your lights according to
the laws in effect in the country you are
in.
Use diffusers as much as possible.
Driving at 100 km/h with the windows
open increases fuel consumption by
4% fig. 222.
For vehicles with climate control, fuel
consumption is increased (especially in
cities) when in use. For vehicles with
manual climate control, turn off the
system when you no longer need it.Some advice for reducing fuel
consumption and thus helping
safeguard the environment:
If the vehicle has been parked in high
temperatures or in the sun, open up the
doors to let out the hot air before
leaving.
Do not leave the roof rack mounted if
not in use.
When transporting particularly large
objects, use a trailer if possible.
To tow a camper, use an approved
deflector and do not forget to adjust it.
Avoid "door to door" use of the
vehicle (short trips with prolonged
stops) because the engine never
reaches its ideal temperature.
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Use Features SpecificationOriginal fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Brake fluid
ClutchfluidSynthetic fluid for brake
and clutch systems
Exceeds specifications:
DOT 49.55597 or MS-90039TUTELA TOP 4S
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F005.F15Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch controls
Lubricants and greases
for drive transmission
Manual transmission PF6SAE 75W-80 API GL-4+
grade synthetic lubricant.9.55550-MZ12TUTELA
TRANSMISSION
GEARSYNTH MTManual mechanical
transmission
Hydraulic power steering - - -
Protective agent for
radiatorsMixture of spirits and
surfactants. Exceeds
CUNA NC
956-16 specifications9.55523 or MS-90032PARAFLU
UP(1) (*) (**)
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F101.M01Cooling circuits
proportions of use: 50%
water 50% PARAFLUUP
Cooling gas for the air
conditioning system1. R134a 2. R1234yf - -
Additive for diesel
emissions AdBlue (Urea)Water-urea solutionDIN 70 070 and ISO
22241-1AdBlueTo be used for filling the
tank Urea on vehicles
equipped with system of
Selective Catalytic
Reduction (SCR).
(1) The product used for initial filling and PARAFLU UP can be fully mixed, even though the colours may differ. PARAFLU UP may be used for topping up amounts of
up to 1 litre. Over this amount, we recommend completely changing the coolant in the percentages given.
(*) Do not top up or mix with other fluids which have different specifications from the ones described.
(**) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60% mixture of PARAFLU UP and 40% demineralised water.
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