Protecting The Environment - Fiat Panda Owner's Handbook Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
VERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH "Smart Fuel"
GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CAR
Do not apply any object/plug to the end
SAFETY
of the filler which is not provided for
the car.The use of non-compliant objects/plugs
could cause a pressure increase inside the
tank, resulting in dangerous situations.
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
Do not bring naked flames or lit
AND MESSAGES
cigarettes near to the fuel filler: fire risk.
Keep your face away from the fuel filler to
prevent breathing in harmful vapours.
IN AN EMERGENCY
IMPORTANT If the filler compartment is washed
with a high pressure jet, keep it at a distance of
SERVICING AND at least 20 cm.
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
102
WARNING
WARNING

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

The following devices are used for reducing petrol
fuel engine emissions: catalytic converter, oxygen
sensors and evaporation control system
Do not let the engine run, even for a test, with one
or more spark plugs disconnected.
The following devices are used for reducing diesel
fuel engine emissions: oxidising catalytic converter,
exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR) and
particulate filter (DPF).
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a mechanical filter, fitted in the exhaust
system, which almost completely eliminates carbon
particle emissions.
WARNING
During normal service, the catalytic
converter and the diesel particulate
filter (DPF) reach high temperatures. Do not
therefore park the car over inflammable
materials (grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.):
fire hazard.