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Special features of petrol versions
Special features of petrol versions
The following operating conditions:
- driving for long periods when the low fuel level warning light is lit;
- "Sporty" driving or driving in extreme conditions (e.g. driving fast around corners, etc.) with minimum fuel level warning light lit;
- using leaded petrol;
- using fuel or lubrication additives which are not approved.
Or operating faults such as:
- a faulty ignition system, running out of fuel or disconnected spark plugs resulting in the engine misfiring or jerkiness while driving;
- loss of power;
as they may cause the catalytic converter to overheat and thus reduce its efficiency,
or damage it irreparably and cause heat damage to the vehicle.
If you notice any of the above operating faults, have the necessary repairs carried
out as soon as possible by an approved Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regularly taking your vehicle to an approved dealer
at the intervals specified in the maintenance document.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic converter 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 pushing 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.
WARNING
Do not park the vehicle or run the engine in locations 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 treatment of exhaust gases from petrol engines.
Depending on the vehicle, the warning light 
displayed on the instrument panel indicates that the filter is becoming clogged and
requires cleaning. In this case, when the warning light appears, as soon traffic conditions and speed limits allow, drive between
50 mph (80 km/h) and 68 mph (110 km/h) until the light goes out.
displayed on the instrument panel indicates that the filter is becoming clogged and
requires cleaning. In this case, when the warning light appears, as soon traffic conditions and speed limits allow, drive between
50 mph (80 km/h) and 68 mph (110 km/h) until the light goes out.
The warning light should go out after approximately 20 minutes.
Note: the warning light may go out after 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 beginning.
If the filter becomes saturated, the 
warning light and, depending on the vehicle, the warning light appears on the instrument panel accompanied by the "Check injection" message. In this case, please consult an Authorised Dealer.
warning light and, depending on the vehicle, the warning light appears on the instrument panel accompanied by the "Check injection" message. In this case, please consult an Authorised Dealer.
If the 
warning light and, depending on the vehicle, the warning light appear accompanied by the "WARNING: Engine Failure Risk" message, stop the vehicle and contact an approved dealer.
warning light and, depending on the vehicle, the warning light appear accompanied by the "WARNING: Engine Failure Risk" message, stop the vehicle and contact an approved dealer.
WARNING
For your own safety, the warning light requires you to stop immediately, as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not restart it. Call an approved Dealer.
warning light requires you to stop immediately, as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not restart it. Call an approved Dealer.