Fiat 500x, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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REFUELLING THE
CAR
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PETROL ENGINES
Only use unleaded petrol with a
number of octanes (R.O.N.) not lower
than 95 (EN228 specification).
IMPORTANT Never use leaded
petrol, even in small amounts or in an
emergency, as this would damage the
catalytic converter beyond repair.
DIESEL ENGINES
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Only use Diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 specification).
When using or parking the car for a
long time in the mountains or cold
areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available Diesel. In this case, it
is also advisable to keep the tank over
50% full.
REFUELLING
PROCEDURE
"Capless Fuel" is a device at the
opening for the fuel tank which opens
and re-closes automatically when the
fuel supply gun is introduced/removed.
The "Capless Fuel" device is provided
with an inhibitor which prevents
refuelling with incorrect fuel.
Opening the flap
To refuel proceed as follows:
open flap (A) fig. 117, pulling the tab
outwards;
introduce the dispenser in the filler
and refuel;
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after refuelling, before removing the
dispenser, wait for at least 10 seconds
in order for the fuel to flow inside the
tank;
then remove the nozzle from the filler
and close flap (A).
Flap A is provided with a dust cover
gaiter (B) which prevents deposits of
impurities and dust at the end of the
filler when the flap is closed.
Emergency refuelling
Proceed as follows:
open the luggage compartment and
take adapter (C) fig. 118, located in
the tool box or in the Fix&Go container
(according to the versions);
open flap (A) fig. 117, as described
previously;
introduce the adaptor in the filler as
shown and refuel;
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after refuelling, remove the adapter
and close the flap;
finally refit the adaptor in the boot.
TOPPING UP AdBlue®
DIESEL EMISSIONS
ADDITIVE
(Diesel versions only)
(where provided)
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Preliminary conditions
AdBlue® freezes at temperatures lower
than -11
°
C. If the car stands for a long
time at this temperature refilling could
be difficult.
Proceed as follows:
park the car on flat ground and stop
the engine by setting the start device in
the OFF position;