refuelling FIAT LINEA RHD 2010 1.G Owners Manual

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REFUELLING
petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) minimum.91
Diesel engines: only refuel with normal diesel (avoid premium diesel) conforming with cetane number 51
minimum.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently cause lapse of
warranty in relation to the damage caused.
ENGINE STARTING
petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AV Vand release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch
without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MARand wait for the warning lights and to
go off; turn the ignition key to AV Vand release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperature during operation. Do not park on grass, dry leaves, pine needles
or other flammable material: fire risk .
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to
ensure better respect for the environment.
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FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 82
To carry out fuelling,
operate lever A-fig.
83/84 to release the flap A and unscrew
cap B; the cap is fitted with a special device
C which fastens it to the lid so it cannot
be mislaid.
In some versions, cap Bmay be provided
with a lock and key;
use the ignition key
to access the flap A-fig. 82, turn it anti-
clockwise and loosen the cap itself.
The airtight closing may determine a slight
increase of pressure in the tank. A suction
noise when you release the cap is there-
fore entirely normal.
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
The devices for curtailing petrol engine
emissions are the following:
three-way catalytic converter;
lambda sensors;
fuel evaporation system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even
for a test, with one or more spark plugs
disconnected.
The devices for curtailing diesel fuel en-
gine emissions are the following:
oxidising catalytic converter;
exhaust gas recirculation system
(E.G.R.).
fig. 82F0M0203m
Do not approach naked
flames or lit sigarettes to the
fuel filler : fire risk. Keep your face
away from the fuel filler to prevent
breathing in harmful vapours.
WARNING
fig. 83
fig. 84F0R0210m
F0R0210m
When refuelling, position the cap on the
device inside the lid as shown in fig. 82.The catalytic converter de-
velops high temperature dur-
ing operation. Do not park on grass,
dry leaves, pine needles or other flam-
mable material: fire risk.
WARNING
SAFETY
DEVICES
CORRECT USE
OF THE
CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
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