Operation Manual

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PERSONAL SAFETY
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43) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – RIM PROTECTOR
TYRES
DO NOT fit wheel hub caps when using integral hub caps fixed
(with springs) to the steel rim and after sale tyres provided with
Rim Protector. Use of unsuitable tyres and wheel caps may cause
sudden decrease of tyre pressure.
44) LPG
• Note that in some countries (including Italy) there are legal
restrictions in force for parking/garaging motor vehicles fuelled by
gas that is denser than air; LPG comes under this category.
• Do not switch between the two operating modes (petrol/LPG)
whilst starting the engine.
• The LPG supply system is equipped with a “consumption”
function linked to the LED display of LPG level on the switch; this
function activates only after a consistent variation in fuel level has
been detected.
It is therefore advisable to fill up with fuel at the first LPG refuelling
to obtain a more “precise” indication of the level.
• If gas is smelt, switch from LPG operation to petrol operation
and immediately go to a Fiat Dealership to have the vehicle
checked and possible system faults excluded.
45) ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION SYSTEMS
• The catalytic converter and particulate filter (DPF) reach very
high temperatures during operation.
Therefore, do not park the car on flammable materials (e.g. grass,
dry leaves, pine needles etc.) to avoid the risk of fire.
39) TYRES AND WHEELS
• Remember that the road holding qualities of your car also
depend on correct tyre pressures.
• If tyre pressure is too low, the tyre may overheat and be
severely damaged as a result.
• Do not switch tyres from the right hand side of the vehicle to the
left hand side, and vice versa.
• Never submit alloy rims to repainting treatments requiring the
use of temperatures exceeding 150°C.
The mechanical properties of the wheels could be impaired.
40) WINDSCREEN AND –REAR WINDOW WIPER
• Driving with worn windscreen/rear window wiper blades is a
serious hazard, because visibility is reduced in bad weather.
• If the window needs to be cleaned, make sure the device is
deactivated or the key is on STOP.
41) INTERIORS
• Never use flammable products, such as petrol ether or rectified
petrol to clean the inside of the car. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during the cleaning operation may
cause a fire.
• Do not keep aerosol cans in the vehicle: they might explode.
Aerosol cans must not be exposed to a temperature exceeding
50°C. When the vehicle is exposed to sunlight, the internal
temperature can greatly exceed this value.
42) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – FUEL SUPPLY
Modifications or repairs to the supply system that are not carried
out correctly or do not take the system technical specifications
into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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