INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL
AND
CAUTIONS
WARNINGS,
CAUTION (Continued)
6. EOBD SYSTEM • If, when you turn the key when starting to the MAR position
and the indicator does not come on or, if when driving, it is
continuously lit or is flashing and a message appears on the reconfigurable
multifunctional display (for versions/markets where this is available),
please contact your Fiat Dealership as soon as possible. Operation of the
indicator
may be verified by traffic control officers using the
appropriate equipment. Please obey the legislation in force in the country
in which you are driving.
7. CAR STEREO SYSTEM • If you wish to install a car audio system after
purchasing your vehicle, please contact your Fiat Dealership, which will
suggest the most appropriate devices for your vehicle to prolong battery
life. Excessive non-running consumption damages the battery and may cause a
warranty claim to be refused.
8. REFUELING YOUR DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLE • Use only diesel fuels for automobiles
to fuel diesel vehicles, in compliance with the EN590 European standard.
The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine and,
consequently, cause a warranty claim to be refused. If you accidentally
refuel with another type of fuel, do not start the engine, and drain the
fuel tank. If the engine has been run for even an extremely limited amount
of time, you must not only drain the fuel tank, but the rest of the supply
circuit as well.
9. SAFETY BELTS – PRETENSIONERS • Operations that involve impacts, vibration or
localised heating (above 100°C for a period exceeding 6 hours) in the area
in which the pretensioner is located may damage or activate this device;
these conditions do not include vibration caused by rough road surfaces, or
accidental driving over small obstacles or sidewalks etc. Please contact
your Fiat Dealership if necessary.
10. STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE • We recommend not soliciting maximum
performance from your engine at the very outset (e.g., excessive
acceleration, driving extensive distances at top speeds, excessively strong
braking etc.). When the engine has been turned off, do not leave the key in
the MAR position, to avoid unnecessary electrical consumption that may
discharge the battery.
•For diesel versions,
if the indicator flashes for 60 seconds after
starting or during an extended cranking period, this indicates a problem in
the glow plug pre-heating system. If the engine starts, you may use the
vehicle, but should contact your Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Punching the gas pedal before turning off the engine is to be avoided: it
unnecessarily wastes fuel and may damage turbo compressor engines.
• Strictly avoid using a quick battery charger for emergency starts. The
vehicle's electronic systems and starter and engine supply control units
could be damaged.
11. USING THE GEARBOX AND THE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX • Do not drive with your hand on
the gear shift lever, as the pressure exerted on the lever, though not
excessive, may cause the internal gearbox components to wear prematurely.
For a faulty or damaged gearbox, please contact your Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible to have your gearbox checked.
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