SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS
Diesel engine speed
When driving, to avoid damaging the
engine, never let the engine speed ex-
ceed 4,500 rpm, regardless of which
gear is engaged.
Do not park the vehicle
or run the engine in loca-
tions where combustible
substances or materials
such as grass or leaves can come
into contact with a hot exhaust
system.
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If the "Check Anti- Pollution System"
message is displayed along with the
and
warning lights,
Particle filter
consult an approved dealer immediate-
ly.
The particle filter is used in the treat-
ment of exhaust gases from diesel en-
gines.
When driving, depending on the grade
of fuel used, it is possible that white
smoke may be emitted.
Depending on the vehicle, the warning
Engine smoke opacity label
This is due to the exhaust particle filter
being cleaned automatically, and does
not affect the way the vehicle runs.
You can find the information 1 on the
label A affixed in the engine compart-
ment or, depending on the vehicle, on
the vehicle identification plate ꢀ 372.
light
displayed on the instrument
panel indicates that the filter is becom-
ing clogged and requires cleaning.
Running out of fuel
1 Diesel exhaust emissions.
To do this, when the
warning
After the tank has been filled following
a complete draining of fuel, the fuel
system ꢀ 138 must be reprimed be-
fore starting the engine.
light is displayed, continue driving ac-
cording to traffic conditions and ob-
serve the speed limit until the warning
lights disappears. If possible, do not let
the engine speed drop below 2000
rpm.
Precautions to be taken in win-
ter
To avoid any faults in icy weather:
– ensure that the battery is always ful-
ly charged;
– always keep the diesel tank relative-
ly full to avoid water vapour condens-
ing in it and accumulating at the bot-
tom of the tank.
After between approximately 10 and
20 minutes, the warning light should
go out.
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