SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS
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The following operating conditions:
– driving for long periods when the low
fuel level warning light is lit;
– using leaded petrol;
– using oil or fuel additives which are
not approved by the manufacturer.
Or operating faults such as:
– a faulty ignition system, running out
of fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-
sulting in the engine misfiring or jerki-
ness while driving;
– 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 you notice any of the above operat-
ing faults, have the necessary repairs
carried out as soon as possible by an
approved Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regu-
larly taking your vehicle to your ap-
proved Dealer at the intervals specified
in your Maintenance Service Docu-
ment.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic con-
verter or the starter, and to prevent
premature wearing of the battery, do
not keep trying to start the engine
(using the start button, or by push-
ing or towing the vehicle) without
having identified and corrected the
starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not
keep trying to start the engine, but
contact an approved Dealer.
Do not park the vehicle
or run the engine in loca-
tions where combustible
substances or materials
such as grass or leaves can come
into contact with the hot exhaust
system.
Particle filter
The particle filter is used in the treat-
ment of exhaust gases from petrol en-
gines.
Depending on the vehicle, the warning
light displayed on the instrument
panel indicates that the filter is becom-
ing clogged and requires cleaning.
To clean it, when the warning
light appears, and as traffic conditions
and speed limits allow, drive at be-
tween about 31 mph (50 km/h) and 68
mph (110 km/h) until the light goes out.
After between approximately 5 and 20
minutes, the warning light should go
out.
Note: the warning light may go out af-
ter 20 minutes if the driving conditions
required to clean the filter are not fully
met.
If the vehicle is stopped before the
warning light disappears you will have
to restart the process from the begin-
ning.
If the filter becomes saturated, the
warning light and, depending
on the vehicle, the warning light
appears on the instrument panel ac-
companied by the "Check injection"
message. In this case, please consult
an Authorised Dealer.
If the warning light and, de-
pending on the vehicle, the
warning light appear accompanied by
the "WARNING: Engine Failure Risk"
message, stop the vehicle and contact
an approved dealer.
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