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DRIVING HINTS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

254) Never refuel with the engine in STOP

mode or in stand-by; you must switch off

the ignition.

CONTROL OF THE

VEHICLE

WARNING

Never coast with engine not

running

109) Do not use fuel or fuel additives that

contain metallic compounds such as

manganese-based additives. This may

cause engine damage.

110) Use of fuel with a lower octane rating

than the lowest possible rating could lead

to uncontrolled combustion and engine

damage.

Many systems will not function in this

situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power

steering). Driving in this manner is

a danger to yourself and others. All

systems function during an Autostop.

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If the vehicle absolutely must drive

through a flooded section of road:

Pedals

111) The use of any other type of (bio) fuel

(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,

domestic fuel etc.) is strictly prohibited (risk

of damage to the engine and fuel system).

112) In case of misfuelling, do not switch

on ignition.

check that the depth of the water

does not exceed 23 cm fig. 268,

taking account of waves that might be

generated by other users

deactivate the Stop-Start function

(where provided)

drive as slowly as possible without

stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6

mph (10 km/h)

do not stop and do not switch off the

engine

To ensure the pedal travel is

uninhibited, there must be no mats in

the area of the pedals.

Use only floor mats, which fit properly

and are fixed by the retainers on the

driver side.

113) Wipe off any overflowing fuel

immediately.

ON FLOODED ROADS

It's strongly advised against driving

on flooded roads, as this could

cause serious damage to the internal

combustion engine, the electric motor,

the gearbox and the electrical systems

of the vehicle.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon

as safety conditions allow, make

several light brake applications to dry

the brake discs and pads.

If in doubt about the state of your

vehicle, contact a Fiat dealership.

STEERING

If power steering assist is lost because

the engine stops or due to a system

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malfunction, the vehicle can be steered

but may require increased effort.

season and after a long period out of

use.

rear window, windscreen wipers and

heater fan require a considerable

amount of energy or fuel; increasing

the current uptake increases electrical

energy or fuel consumption.

Do not forget the spare wheel and,

where applicable, the tyres on your

trailer or caravan.

EMERGENCIES

255)

ENERGY/FUEL

CONSUMPTION

REDUCTION

At the end of winter, remove snow

tyres and refit summer tyres.

Climate control system

Using the climate control system

will increase electrical energy or fuel

consumption: use standard ventilation

when the temperature outside permits.

For electric versions: with the vehicle

connected, carry out temperature pre-

conditioning before setting off.

Unnecessary loads

Below are some useful tips that allow

you to achieve a reduction in energy

consumption of the high-voltage

battery and a consequent increase in

range (for electric versions) and save

fuel and thus lower the amount of

harmful emissions released into the

atmosphere (for Hybrid versions).

Do not travel with an overloaded

luggage compartment. The weight

of the car and its trim greatly affect

electrical energy or fuel consumption

and stability.

Devices for aerodynamic control

The use of non-certified devices for

aerodynamic control may adversely

affect air drag and electrical energy or

fuel consumption levels.

Loads placement

Spread loads throughout the vehicle.

Place the heaviest items in the boot as

close as possible to the rear seats.

Car maintenance

Have your vehicle serviced regularly

(e.g. engine oil, oil filter, air filter,

passenger compartment filter, etc.).

Checks and operations should be

carried out in accordance with

the "Service information" (see the

"Maintenance and care" chapter).

Roof rack/ski rack

DRIVING STYLE

Top speed

Remove the roof rack or the ski rack

from the roof when they are not used.

These accessories lower aerodynamic

penetration and adversely affect

electrical energy or fuel consumption

levels.

Energy or fuel consumption

considerably increases as speed

increases. Maintain a constant speed,

avoiding unnecessary braking and

acceleration, which cost in terms of

electrical energy or fuel consumption

and emissions.

Tyres

Limit the loads carried in the vehicle

and minimise wind resistance (e.g. roof

bars - where present, roof rack, bicycle

carrier, trailer). Preferably, use a roof

box.

Check the tyre pressures at least once

every four weeks: if the pressure

is too low, electrical energy or fuel

consumption levels increase as

resistance to rolling is higher.

In addition, carry out this check before

a long journey, at each change of

Drive smoothly

Accelerating violently will greatly affect

electrical energy or fuel consumption

and emissions. Acceleration should be

gradual.

Electric devices

Use electrical devices only for the

amount of time needed. The heated

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consumption. Winding mountain roads

and rough road surfaces also adversely

affect consumption.

and durability of the mechanical

components of your vehicle (engine

and gearbox).

Maintain a safe distance between

vehicles, use engine braking rather

than the brake pedal and press the

accelerator gradually. These practices

help to save on energy consumption,

reduce CO2 emissions (where present)

and decrease general traffic noise.

With an automatic gearbox, with the

PRND command in D, and except in

Sport mode, favour "free-wheeling"

by fully lifting your foot from the

accelerator pedal in order to save fuel.

When the traffic is flowing smoothly,

use the Cruise Control/Adaptive Cruise

Control.

As a passenger, avoid connecting

your multimedia devices (e.g. film,

music, video game) to help reduce the

consumption of energy. Disconnect

all portable devices before leaving the

vehicle.

Control the use of electrical

equipment

Before moving off, if the passenger

compartment is too warm, ventilate it

by opening the windows and air vents

before using the air conditioning.

At speeds above 50 km/h (31 mph),

close the windows and leave the air

vents open.

ENERGY ECONOMY

MODE

This system manages the duration of

use of certain functions, in order to

conserve a sufficient level of charge

in the conventional battery with the

ignition off.

Unless automatically regulated, switch

off the air conditioning as soon as the

desired temperature has been reached.

Switch off the demisting and defrosting

functions, if they are not managed

automatically.

Optimise your use of the gearbox

Favour the automatic mode. Do not

depress the accelerator pedal heavily

or suddenly.

After switching off the engine, you

can still use functions such as the

audio and telematic system, the wipers

and the dipped beam headlamps

or courtesy lamps, for a combined

duration of approximately 40 minutes.

Switch off the heated seat as soon as

possible.

For electric versions

Adapt your use of the headlamps

and/or foglamps to the level of visibility,

in accordance with current legislation in

the country in which you are driving.

Avoid running the engine before

moving off, particularly in winter (other

than in severe wintry conditions:

temperature below -23°C). The vehicle

will warm up much faster while driving.

In very severe wintry conditions

(temperature below -23°C), let the

engine run for 4 minutes before moving

off, to ensure the correct operation

Favour the ECO zone of the operating

mode indicator in the instrument panel

display by driving smoothly and at a

steady speed.

Selecting the mode

A confirmation message is displayed

when energy economy mode is

entered, and the active functions are

placed on standby.

Anticipate slowing down as much

as possible and, if possible, favour

decelerations with regenerative braking

mode activated (operating mode

indicator in the CHARGE zone).

WARNING If a telephone call is

in progress at the time, it will be

maintained for around 10 minutes via

the audio system’s hands-free system.

CONDITIONS OF USE

Traffic and road conditions

Heavy traffic with fast acceleration

causes high electrical energy or fuel

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a field, a country lane overgrown

with bushes or a grassy verge. This

vegetation could come into contact

with the vehicle's exhaust system or

other systems which are very hot. Risk

of fire!

Make sure you do not leave any item

in the passenger compartment which

could act like a magnifying glass under

the effect of the sun's rays and cause

a fire. Risk of fire or damage to interior

surfaces!

Never leave the vehicle unattended,

with the engine running. If you have

to leave your vehicle with the engine

running, apply the parking brake and

put the gearbox into neutral or N

position (depending on the type of

gearbox).

Exiting the mode

When the vehicle is being driven, the

load reduction function temporarily

deactivates certain functions, such as

the air conditioning and the heated rear

screen.

These functions are automatically

reactivated the next time the vehicle is

used.

To restore the use of these functions

immediately, start the engine and let it

run:

The deactivated functions are

reactivated automatically as soon as

conditions permit.

For less than 10 minutes, to use the

equipment for approximately 5 minutes.

For more than 10 minutes, to use

the equipment for approximately 30

minutes.

WARNINGS

Never leave the engine running in

a closed space without sufficient

ventilation. Internal combustion engines

emit toxic exhaust gases such as

carbon monoxide. Danger of poisoning

and death!

In very severe wintry conditions

(temperature below -23°C), let the

engine run for 4 minutes before moving

off, to ensure the correct operation

and durability of the mechanical

components of your vehicle (engine

and gearbox).

Never drive with the parking brake

applied. Risk of overheating and

damaging the braking system!

Never park the vehicle and never

leave the engine running on a

flammable surface (e.g. dry grass, dead

leaves). The vehicle exhaust system is

very hot, even several minutes after the

engine stops. Risk of fire!

Let the engine run for the specified

duration to ensure that the

conventional battery charge is

sufficient.

To recharge the conventional battery,

avoid repeatedly or continuously

restarting the engine.

Never leave children inside the

vehicle unsupervised.

WARNING A flat conventional battery

prevents the engine from starting. For

more information on the conventional

battery, refer to the "Jump starting"

chapter in "In case of emergency"

section.

IMPORTANT

255) Damage to the high-voltage battery

or high voltage system can create a risk of

electric shock, overheating, or fire. If the

vehicle has been damaged or affected by

a moderate to severe crash, it must be

inspected as soon as possible by qualified

personnel. Until the technical inspection

has been carried out, the vehicle must

be stored outside at a minimum distance

of 5 metres from any structure or other

flammable objects. If the vehicle has been

Load reduction mode

This system manages the use of certain

functions according to the level of

charge remaining in the conventional

battery.

Never drive on surfaces covered with

vegetation (e.g. tall grass, accumulated

dead leaves, crops, debris) such as

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