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SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS (1/2)

The following operating conditions:

If you notice any of the above operating

faults, have the necessary repairs car-

ried out as soon as possible by an ap-

proved Dealer.

– driving for long periods when the low

fuel level warning light is lit;

– using leaded petrol;

These faults may be avoided by regu-

larly taking your vehicle to an approved

Dealer at the intervals specified in the

Maintenance document.

– using fuel or lubrication additives

which are not approved.

Or operating faults such as:

– faulty ignition system, running out of

fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-

sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-

ting out when driving;

Starting problems

To avoid damaging the catalytic con-

verter, do not keep trying to start the

engine (using the start button, or by

pushing or towing the vehicle) without

having identified and corrected the

starting fault.

– loss of power,

as they may cause the catalytic con-

verter to overheat and thus reduce its

efficiency, or damage it irreparably

and cause heat damage to the vehi-

cle.

If the fault cannot be identified, do not

keep trying to start the engine, but con-

tact an approved Dealer.

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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SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS (2/2)/PARTICLE FILTER

Note: The indicator light may go out

after 20 minutes when the driving con-

ditions needed to clean the filter are not

completely met.

If the filter becomes saturated, the

Particle filter

The particle filter is used in the treat-

ment of exhaust gases from petrol en-

gines.

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will appear on the instrument panel, ac-

companied by the message “Check in-

jection”. In this case, please consult an

Authorised Dealer.

If the vehicle is stopped before the

warning light disappears you will have

to restart the process from the begin-

ning.

Depending on the vehicle, the warning

light

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displayed on the instrument

panel indicates that the filter is becom-

ing clogged and requires cleaning. To

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clean it, when the

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warning light

ing on the vehicle, the

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warning

appears, and as traffic conditions and

speed limits allow, drive at between

about 31 mph (50 km/h) and 68 mph

(110 km/h) until the light goes out.

light appears, accompanied by the

“Engine failure hazard” message, stop

the vehicle, switch off the engine and

contact an Approved Dealer.

After between approximately 5 and

20 minutes, the warning light should go

out.

Warning light ® re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions

allow. Switch off the engine and do

not restart it. Contact an approved

Dealer.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS

Diesel engine speed

Diesel engines are fitted with an injec-

tion pump 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:

– ensure that the battery is always fully

charged,

If the message “Check antipollution

system” is displayed along with warn-

– 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.

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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