Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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AT THE FILLING
PETROL ENGINES DIESEL ENGINES
STATION
Use only unleaded petrol. To prevent er-If the outside temperature is very low,
rors, the diameter of the fuel tank filler the diesel thickens due to the formation
is too small to introduce a lead petrol
of paraffins and could clog the diesel fu-
IMPORTANT Refuelling shall always pump filler. Use petrol with a rated oc- el filter.
be performed with engine off. Failing totane number (R.O.N.) not lower than
In order to avoid these problems, dif-
observe this precaution could cause the 95.
ferent types of diesel are distributed ac-
gauge to provide wrong indications.
cording to the season: summer type,
Should this occur, to restore proper in-
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalyst
winter type arctic type (mountains/cold
dication just have next refuelling with leads to harmful exhaust emissions, thus
areas).
the engine off. Otherwise contact Alfa contributing to air pollution.
Romeo Authorized Services.
If refuelling with diesel fuel not suitable
IMPORTANT Never use leaded for the current temperature, mix diesel
petrol, even in small amount or in an fuel with TUTELA DIESEL ART ad-
emergency, as this would damage the ditive in the proportions stated on the
catalyst beyond repair.
can, putting first the antifreeze in the
tank and then the diesel fuel.
If driving or parking the vehicle for a long
period in cold areas/mountains, refuel
with the diesel fuel available at local fill-
ing stations. In this situation you are al-
so recommended to have in the tank an
amount of fuel 50% higher than usable
capacity.
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