ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS
The car has the following active safety
systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System);
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution);
MBA (Mechanical Brake Assist);
ESC (Electronic Stability Control);
HH (Hill Holder);
ASR (Antislip Regulation);
BA (Brake Assist);
MSR (Motor Schleppmoment
Regelung);
For the operation of the systems, see
the following description.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System)
This system, which is an integral part of
the braking system, prevents one or
more wheels from locking and slipping
in all road surface conditions,
irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the vehicle
can be controlled even during
emergency braking.IMPORTANT To obtain the maximum
efficiency of the braking system, a
bedding-in period of about 500 km is
needed: during this period it is better to
avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged
braking.
System intervention
The driver can feel that the ABS has
come into action because the brake
pedal pulsates slightly and the system
gets noisier: it means that the vehicle
speed should be altered to suit the type
of road surface.41) 42) 43) 44) 45) 46) 47) 48)
EBD (Electronic
Brakeforce Distribution)
SYSTEM
The EBD system allows the brake force
to be distributed between the front
and rear wheels.
MBA (Mechanical brake
assist) SYSTEM
This system (which cannot be
deactivated) recognises emergency
braking conditions according to the
speed of operation of the brake pedal
and provides an additional hydraulic
braking pressure to support that
provided by the driver. This allows
faster and more powerful operation of
the braking system.
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ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) SYSTEM
This is an electronic system that
controls vehicle stability in the event of
tyre grip loss, helping maintain
directional control.
The system is capable of recognising
potentially dangerous situations in
terms of the stability and intervenes
automatically on the brakes in a
differentiated manner for the four
wheels in order to provide a stabilising
torque.
The ESC system switches on
automatically when the engine is
started and cannot be switched off.
System intervention
It is signalled by the flashing of theESC
warning light on the instrument panel,
to inform the driver that the car is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
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HH (Hill Holder) SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ESC
system and facilitates starting on
slopes, activating automatically in the
following cases:
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uphill:car stationary on a road with
a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and gearbox in
neutral or gear (other than reverse)
engaged;
downhill:car stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and reverse
gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system
control unit maintains the braking
pressure on the wheels until the torque
necessary for starting is reached, or
in any case for a maximum of 2
seconds, allowing your right foot to be
moved easily from the brake pedal to
the accelerator.
When the 2 seconds have elapsed,
without starting, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During
this release stage, the typical
mechanical brake release noise can be
heard, indicating that the car is about
to move.
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not active with engaged parking brake.IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake, therefore do not
leave the car without activating the
handbrake, switching off the engine,
and engaging first gear, with the car
parked in safe conditions.
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not active with engaged parking brake.
If the parking brake is engaged and
at the same time you press the brake
pedal, the Hill Holder system is
activated only if the parking brake is
disengaged before releasing the brake
pedal.
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ASR (AntiSlip
Regulation) SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ESC
system and automatically operates in
the event of one or both drive wheels
slipping, loss of grip on wet roads
(aquaplaning) and acceleration
on slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc.
Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
if the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the ASR intervenes reducing
the power transmitted by the engine;
if the slipping only involves one of
the drive wheels, it intervenes
automatically braking the wheel that is
slipping.
Turning the ASR system on/off
The ASR is switched on automatically
each time the engine is started.
While driving, the ASR can be switched
off and subsequently switched on
again by pressing the ASR OFF button
fig. 47.
On some versions, the intervention of
the system is indicated by a dedicated
message shown on the display.
When the system is not active, the LED
on the button ASR OFF turns on and,
on some versions, a message appears
on the display. When the ASR is
deactivated while driving, the next time
the car is started the ASR is
automatically activated.
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When travelling on snowy roads with
snow chains, it may be helpful to turn
the ASR off: in fact, in these conditions,
the driving wheels skidding when
moving off gives you better traction.
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BA (Brake Assist)
SYSTEM
The system, which cannot be turned
off, recognises emergency braking (on
the basis of the brake pedal operating
speed) and speeding up the response
of the braking system. The Brake Assist
device is deactivated if there is a ESC
system failure.
MSR (Motor
Schleppmoment
Regelung) SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the
ABS that intervenes, if there is a
sudden downshifting, restoring torque
to the engine, thereby preventing
excessive drive at the drive wheels
which, especially in poor grip
conditions, could lead to a loss in
stability of the car.HBA (Hydraulic Brake
Assist) SYSTEM
It is an integral part of the ESC system.
The HBA system is designed to
improve the car’s braking capacity
during emergency braking.
The system detects an emergency
braking by monitoring the speed and
strength with which the brake pedal
is pressed, thereby applying the optimal
brake pressure. This can reduce the
braking distance: the HBA system
therefore completes the ABS.
Maximum assistance of the HBA
system is obtained pressing the brake
pedal very quickly; in addition, the
brake pedal should be pressed
continuously during braking, avoiding
intermittent presses, to obtain benefits
from the system.
Do not reduce pressure on the brake
pedal until braking is no longer
necessary.
The HBA system is deactivated when
the brake pedal is released.
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WARNING
41)The ABS gets the most from the
available grip, but it cannot improve it; you
should therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces and not take
unnecessary risks.
42)When the ABS cuts in and you feel the
brake pedal pulsating, do not remove
your foot, but keep the pedal pushed
down; in doing so you, will stop in the
shortest distance possible under the road
conditions at the time.
43)If the ABS system intervenes, this
indicates that the traction of the tyres on
the road is nearing its limit. You must slow
down to a speed compatible with the
available traction.
44)The ABS cannot overrule the natural
laws of physics, and cannot increase
the grip available according to the
condition of the road.
45)The ABS cannot prevent accidents,
including those due to excessive speed on
corners, driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
46)The capability of the ABS must never
be tested irresponsibly and dangerously, in
such a way as to compromise personal
safety and the safety of others.
47)For the correct operation of the ABS,
the tyres must of necessity be the same
make and type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the prescribed
type and dimensions.
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DUAL FUNCTION
SYSTEM GEARBOX
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car may be equipped with an
electronically controlled manual
transmission known as "Dual FuNction
System" which allows two operating
logics: MANUAL and AUTO.
GEAR LEVER
41)
The lever fig. 71 is "multistable" floating
type, in other words it has three stable
and three unstable positions.
The three stable positions correspond
to neutral (N), reverse (R) and the
central position located between the
unstable positions (+) and (-).The unstable positions, in other words
those that are abandoned as soon
as the lever is released, are the position
which requests a higher gear (+), the
position which requests a lower gear (–)
and the automatic/manual operating
mode request position (A/M).
IMPORTANT With the engine started,
any error between the lever position
and the gear actually engaged is
signalled by a buzzer until consistency
is restored.
MANUAL MODE
Press the brake pedal and start the
engine;
if AUTO appears on the display,
move the gear lever fig. 71 to A/M to
select MANUAL mode;
push the gear lever towards (+) to
engage first gear (if starting from N
or R, simply place the lever in the
middle position) or R to engage reverse;
release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal;
in driving conditions, push the gear
lever towards (+) to engage the next
gear up or towards (–) to engage the
next gear down.AUTOMATIC MODE
Press the brake pedal and start the
engine;
if AUTO is not on the display, move
the shift lever fig. 71 to A/M to select
AUTOMATIC mode;
push the gear lever towards (+) to
engage 1stgear (if starting from N or R,
simply place the lever in the middle
position) or R to engage reverse;
release the brake pedal and press
the accelerator pedal: the gear most
suited to the vehicle speed will be
engaged.
OPERATION (AUTO-ECO)
The ECO function, which optimises the
gearbox, can be activated only with
automatic mode on. The ECO function
is activated by pressing the ECO button
on the instrument panel.
“Kick Down” FUNCTION
If necessary (e.g. when overtaking), the
system downshifts one or more gears
when the accelerator pedal is
depressed beyond the point where it
becomes stiff (and if the rpm allow it) in
order to provide suitable power and
torque for the acceleration requested
by the driver.
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check and, if necessary, top up Dual FuNction System
transmission electro-hydraulic control oil level (2)
Visually inspect condition of: LPG pipes and connectors,
LPG tank fixing (LPG versions)
Check fuel system operation and parameters using
diagnosis socket (LPG version)
Visually inspect condition of: methane pipes and
connectors, methane cylinder fastening, restore if
necessary (Natural Power versions) (3)
Check pressure regulator and replace internal filter, if
necessary (Natural Power versions) (3)
Check fuel system operation and parameters using self-
diagnosis socket (Natural Power versions)
Check torque tightening of cylinder fixing bands (Natural
Power versions)
Check pressure regulator heating pipes sealing (Natural
Power versions)
Check correct fitting of injectors (positioning, clip retention)
(Natural Power versions)
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) Or every year.
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SERVICING AND CARE
ENGINE
Versions
0.9 TwinAir 80 HP(*)0.9 TwinAir 85 HP
Engine code 312A5000 312A2000
Cycle Otto Otto
Number and position of cylinders 2 in line 2 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 80.5 × 86.0 80.5 × 86.0
Total displacement (cm³) 875 875
Compression ratio 10 10
Maximum power (EEC) (kW) 59
62.5/57
(**)
Maximum power (EEC) (HP) 80
85/77.5(**)
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5500 5500
Maximum torque (EEC) (Nm) 145
145/100
(**)
Maximum torque (EEC) (kgm) 14.8
14.8/10.2(**)
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 1900
1900/2000(**)
Spark plugs NGK PLKR9C8 NGK PLKR9C8
FuelUnleaded petrol 95 R.O.N. (EN228
specifications)Unleaded petrol 95 R.O.N. (EN228
specifications)
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(**) With ECO button pressed
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Versions 1.2 8V 69 HP 1.3 16V MultiJet
Engine code 169A4000 312B1000
Cycle Otto Diesel
Number and position of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 70.8 × 78.86 69.6 × 82
Total displacement (cm³) 1242 1248
Compression ratio 11.1 16.8
Maximum power (EEC) (kW) 51 70
Maximum power (EEC) (HP) 69 95
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5500 3750
Maximum torque (EEC) (Nm) 102 200
Maximum torque (EEC) (kgm) 10.4 20.4
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 3000 1500
Spark plugs NGK ZKR7A-10 or CHAMPION RA8MCX4 -
FuelUnleaded petrol 95 R.O.N. (EN228
specifications)Diesel for motor vehicles (EN590
Specification)
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TECHNICAL DATA
Versions 0.9 TwinAir Turbo Natural Power 1.2 8V 69 HP LPG
Engine code 312A2000 169A4000
Cycle Otto Otto
Number and position of cylinders 2 in line 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 80.5 × 86.0 70.8 × 78.86
Total displacement (cm³) 875 1242
Compression ratio 10 11.1
Methane Petrol LPG Petrol
Maximum power (EEC) (kW) 59 62.5 51 51
Maximum power (EEC) (HP) 80 85 69 69
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5500 5500 5500 5500
Maximum torque (EEC) (Nm) 140 145 102 102
Maximum torque (EEC) (kgm) 14.3 14.8 10.4 10.4
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 2500 1900 3000 3000
Spark plugs NGK PLKR9C8 NGK ZKR7AI-8
FuelMethane for motor
vehiclesUnleaded petrol 95
R.O.N. (EN228
specifications)LPG for motor
vehicles (EN589
Specification)Unleaded petrol 95
R.O.N. (EN228
specifications)
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