STOPPING THE ENGINE
HANDBRAKE
PARKING
Turn the key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
The handbrake lever is located be-
tween the two front seats.
Switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and engage a gear (1st gear
or reverse, according to whether the
vehicle is facing up or downhill) and
leave the wheels turned. If the vehi-
cle is left on a steep slope, wedges or
a rock should be used to lock the
wheels.
Pull the handbrake lever upwards un-
til the vehicle cannot be moved. Four
or five clicks are generally enough
when the vehicle is on level ground
while nine or ten may be required if
the vehicle is on a steep slope or laden.
IMPORTANT If this is not the
case, take the vehicle to a Fiat Deal-
ership to have the handbrake adjust-
ed.
Do not leave the ignition key at
A quick burst on the ac-
celerator before turning
off the engine serves ab-
solutely no practical purpose and
wastes fuel.
MAR to prevent draining the battery.
Always remove the key when you
leave the vehicle.
Instrument panel warning light x
will come on when the handbrake
lever is pulled up and the ignition key
is at MAR.
Never leave children un-
supervised in the vehicle.
To release the handbrake:
1) Slightly lift the handbrake and
press release button A-fig.1.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive
you should allow the engine to “catch
its breath” before turning it off by let-
ting it idle to allow the temperature in
the engine compartment to fall.
2) Keep the button pressed in and
lower the lever. Warning light x will
go out.
A
3) Press the brake pedal when car-
rying out this operation to prevent the
vehicle moving accidentally.
fig. 1
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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