Fiat SEDICI, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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IMPORTANT To minimize the possibili-
ty of catalyst or other vehicle damage:
❒
Maintain the engine in the proper op-
erating condition.
❒
In the event of an engine malfunction,
particularly one involving engine misfire
or other apparent loss of performance,
have the vehicle serviced promptly.
❒
Do not turn off the engine or interrupt
the ignition when the transaxle is in
gear and the vehicle is in motion.
❒
Do not try to start the engine by push-
ing or towing the vehicle, or coasting
down a hill.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
(if equipped - Petrol
Engine Model)
The purpose of the catalytic converter is
to minimize the amount of harmful pollu-
tants in your vehicle’s exhaust. Use of
leaded fuel in vehicles equipped with cat-
alytic converters is prohibited, because
lead deactivates the pollutant- reducing
components of the catalyst system.
The converter is designed to last the life
of the vehicle under normal usage and
when unleaded fuel is used. No special
maintenance is required on the convert-
er. However, it is very important to keep
the engine properly tuned. Engine misfir-
ing, which can result from an improperly
tuned engine, may cause overheating of
the catalyst. This may result in permanent
heat damage to the catalyst and other ve-
hicle components.
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RUNNING-IN
IMPORTANT The future performance
and reliability of the engine depends on the
care and restraint exercised during its ear-
ly life. It is especially important to observe
the following precautions during the initial
960 km (600 miles) of vehicle operation.
❒
After starting, do not race the engine.
Warm it up gradually.
❒
Avoid prolonged vehicle operation at a
constant speed. Moving parts will break
in better if you vary your speed.
❒
Start off from a stop slowly. Avoid full
throttle starts.
❒
Avoid hard braking, especially during
the first 300 km (200 miles) of driving.
❒
Do not drive slowly with the transaxle
in a high gear.
❒
Drive the vehicle at moderate engine
speeds.
❒
Do not tow a trailer during the first
960 km (600 miles) of vehicle opera-
tion.
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