SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with injection
equipment which prevents the engine
speed being exceeded irrespective of
the gear selected.
Precautions to be taken in
winter
To avoid any faults in icy weather:
A
– ensure that the battery is always fully
charged,
If the message “Check anti- pollution
system” is displayed along with warn-
1
– always keep the diesel tank rela-
tively full to avoid water vapour con-
densing in it and accumulating at the
bottom of the tank.
ing lights
authorised dealer immediately.
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and ©, consult an
When driving, depending on the fuel
grade used, it is possible that white
smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the exhaust particle filter
being cleaned automatically, and does
not affect the way the vehicle runs.
Engine smoke opacity label
You will find 1 information on the A label
stuck inside the engine compartment.
Running out of fuel
1 Diesel exhaust emissions.
If the tank has been completely
drained, the system must be reprimed
after the tank is refilled: See “Fuel
tank” in section 1 before restarting the
engine.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible sub-
stances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system.
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