Fiat’s confusing, like-sounding model names, the Brava is the five-door,family-sized hatch back,while Bravo is a 15cm shorter but more sportily slanted three-door variation on the same theme. This “horses-for-courses” approach makes sound sense: the Brava offers more space, five-door practicality and a rounded-off ride for those with a family to consider, while the Bravo’s distinctive-but-different styling and subtly revised suspension and specification cater for less-encumbered buyers seeking a more sporting attraction. Which ever tickles your fancy, though, Fiat has recently given the pair a mild makeover. Staying faithful to the original styling concept, the refettled Fiats are not much different to look at, but every version now offers significant improvements and costs less, or at least no more, than its previous equivalent.
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Fuel Requirements Engine Exhaust Gas Precautions (Carbon Monoxide) Operating Precautions for Catalytic Converters
Use only unleaded petrol with an octane rating of at least 95 (Research Octane Number) conforming to DIN 51 607. You may use unleaded petrol with an octane rating of at least 90 (Research Octane Number) at slightly reduced performance.
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AUDI PERFORMANCE & RACING, LLC does not endorse modification of vehicles for use in public highways where warranty or government regulations may be violated. As an express condition of sale of any performance part, the buyer acknowledges and agrees to use the performance parts for the modification of vehicles in a manner consistent with any and all local and federal regulations and laws, including sanctioned OFF-ROAD competitive events. Emission related aftermarket parts that modify the emission control system may not be legal for sale or use on pollution controlled vehicles. Parts sold by AUDI PERFORMANCE & RACING, LLC are legal only for racing vehicles which may never be used upon a public highway. Performance parts and equipment are sold AS IS without any warranty whatsoever, unless indicated otherwise.
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Touring Engine Type Engine Block/Cylinder Head Displacement (cc) Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) Redline (rpm) Valve Train Multi-Point Fuel Injection Drive-by-WireT Throttle System Variable Cylinder Management T (VCMR) Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) Active Noise CancellationT (ANC) CARB Emissions Rating Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer 100K + / – Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* Transmission V-6 Aluminum-Alloy…
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When you choose a Peugeot, you’re buying more than an elegant piece of design or a superb piece of engineering, you’re buying a vision – our dream of a marque that embodies your desires and meets your expectations in every way. A vehicle that is the very personification of the Peugeot spirit. This spirit, or essence, of our marque can be summed up in four words. Style, quality, dynamism and innovation – the values that every Peugeot is created around. So what does that mean to you? It means beauty. Stunning design, pure Peugeot lines, the very quintessence of aesthetics as seen by top Peugeot designers. Or roughly translated, a car that makes your heart beat faster every time you look at it. It means a car that you can trust. Every new Peugeot is built to the very highest standards, ensuring technical excellence, superb handling plus peace of mind, and is engineered to achieve optimum active and passive safety. It also means passion. Our passion for creating cars with real poise and precision, cars that communicate with the road and connect with you, lifting your spirits on every journey.
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The Peugeot 205 was introduced in the UK in September 1983 as a five-door Hatchback with a transversely-mounted engine and transmission assembly driving the front wheels. The suspension is of front coil springs and rear transverse torsion bars. Three engine sizes were originally available, featuring a chain driven overhead camshaft design mounted directly over the transmission. The GTi was introduced in the Spring of 1984 and was fitted with a belt-driven overhead camshaft engine with a side-mounted transmission. The GTI engine is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system. In October 1984 three-door versions became available, with an X series designation, in addition to the three-door GTI. Van versions were introduced in June 1985, together with the limited edition Lacoste, based on the GT version. In September 1985 the XT was introduced, being a three-door version of the GT, and at the same time the 954 cc XL three-door was introduced, having a higher specification than the XE. The 1580 cc Automatic was introduced in April 1986 at the same time as the Cabriolet CTI. The XS replaced the XT in July 1986, at which time the limited edition Junior, based on the XE, became available. The 1.9 GTI was introduced in August 1986, and at the same time dim-dip headlights and rear seat belts were fitted as standard. In December 1987 the new TU engines and MA transmissions were fitted to all except fuel injection, diesel and automatic models. Latest models feature single- and multi-point fuel injection, with full emission control equipment and a sophisticated engine management system.
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DRIVING Just Drive It ! Startup Shutdown Hybrid Driving Stealth Driving Cruise-Control MPG Measurement Brakes Increasing MPG “B” Mode Radio NURTURING Filling the Gas Tank Tire Care Alternate Tires Multi-Display Care Washing Polishing Long-Term Storage Valet Use MAINTENANCE Dealer Service Oil Changes OTHER STUFF Keys After-Market Items Transmission Information Sources Informational Materials GLOSSARY Disclaimer: All the information stated in this document was provided by Prius owners. None were affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation, except as customers.
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Fourth Revision for the HSD (2004-2008) model DRIVING Just Drive It ! Startup Shutdown Cruise-Control Neutral Reverse Hybrid Driving Brakes Stealth Driving “B” Mode Charge-Level Radio Multi-Display Steering-Wheel CD Player Audio Buttons Inside Air Outside Air UNDERSTANDING MPG Measurement Increasing MPG EPA Estimates Seasonal Cycles Emissions Gas Prices NURTURING Filling the Tank Multi-Display Care Long-Term Storing Polishing Tire Care Tire Upgrades Washing Valet Use Grille Blocking MAINTENANCE Oil Changes Engine Air-Filter Window Wipers Fuel Door Air-Conditioning OPTIONS SKS: Smart-Entry SKS: Smart-Start Homelink Electrochromic Mirror Navigation Bluetooth Voice-Recognition VOICE-RECOGNITION Help Navigation - Commands Navigation - Locations Audio Climate Screen OTHER Battery-Pack Rear Hatch External Cargo Side Mirrors Internal Storage Transmission Information Sources Informational Materials GLOSSARY Startup Step On the Brake New owners sometimes fall victim to this, not being able to figure out why the car won’t start.
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