SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS
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192 - Driving
Diesel engine speed
When driving, to avoid damaging
the engine, never let the engine
speed exceed 4,500 rpm, regardless
of which gear is engaged.
If the "Check Anti- Pollution System"
message is displayed along with the
and warning lights,
consultanapproveddealerimmediate
ly.
When driving, depending on the grade
of fuel 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.
Running out of fuel
Youmaystarttheenginenormallyaf
ter refilling the fuel tank even if you
have completely run out of fuel,pro
vided that the battery is well-charged.
However,ifafterafewsecondsandaf
ter several attempts the engine does
not start, it is necessary to re-prime the
fuel circuit 🡺170 before restarting the
engine.
Engine smoke opacity label
You can find the information
1
on the
label
A
affixedintheenginecompart
ment or, depending on the vehicle, on
the vehicle identification plate 🡺374.
1.
Diesel exhaust emissions.
Precautionstobetakeninwin
ter
To avoid any faults in icy weather:
– ensurethatthebatteryisalwaysful
ly charged;
– alwayskeepthedieseltankrelative
lyfulltoavoidwatervapourcondens
inginitandaccumulatingatthebot
tom of the tank.
Do not park the vehicle
orruntheengineinloca
tions where combustible
substances or materials
such as grass or leaves can come
into contact with the hot exhaust
system.
Particle filter
Theparticlefilterisusedinthetreat
mentofexhaustgasesfromdieselen
gines.
Depending on the vehicle, the warning
light displayed on the instrument