Cold starting
Frequent cold starting will not enable the engine to reach optimal running temperature. It follows, therefore, that consumption will be higher (from +15 to +30% in towns) as will the production of toxic emissions.
Traffic situations and road conditions
Heavy traffic and higher consumption are synonymous: for example, when driving slowly with frequent use of lower gears or in towns where there are numerous traffic lights.
Also twisting roads, mountain roads and rough road surfaces pay a heavy toll on consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged stops (traffic lights, level crossings, etc.) the engine should be switched off.
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Wheels and tyres
Check the pressure of each tyre, including the spare, every two weeks and before
long journeys. The pressure should be checked with the tyre rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressu ...
Fan speed adjustment
Proceed as follows:
❒ open completely central vents and side outlets;
❒ turn knob (A) to the blue sector;
❒ slider (B) at ;
❒ turn knob (C) to the required speed;
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Emergency start-up
If the Fiat CODE system fails to deactivate engine immobilising system the warning
lights Yand U stay on and the engine cannot be started.
To start the engine the emergency start-up can be performe ...