Very important

REFUELING

Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not

Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95.

Diesel engines: refuel diesel engine vehicles with diesel fuel for motor vehicles meeting EN590 European Specifications only.

The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the damage caused.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Make sure that the handbrake is up. Put the gearbox in neutral. Press the clutch

Make sure that the handbrake is up. Put the gearbox in neutral. Press the clutch pedal fully without pressing the accelerator. At this point:

petrol engines: turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.

diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the warning lights to go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and and release it as soon as the engine has started.to go off; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.

PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL

The catalytic converter develops high temperature during operation, Do not park

The catalytic converter develops high temperature during operation, Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable material: fire hazard.

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

The vehicle is equipped with a system for continuously monitoring emissions control

The vehicle is equipped with a system for continuously monitoring emissions control system components to ensure environmental-friendlier running.

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

If you want to add electrically powered accessories after buying the vehicle

If you want to add electrically powered accessories after buying the vehicle (with the risk of gradually draining the battery) visit a Fiat Dealership. They will evaluate the overall electrical intake and check whether the electric system can support the required load.

CODE card

Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the vehicle. You should always keep

Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the vehicle. You should always keep the electronic card code written on the CODE card with you.

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct maintenance will preserve your vehicle’s performance, safety features,

Correct maintenance will preserve your vehicle’s performance, safety features, environmental-friendliness and low running costs in time.

THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS …

…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving

…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your vehicle, and its maintenance.

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