ENGINE START-UP
PROCEDURE FOR
PETROL VERSIONS
ENGINE STARTING
When the engine is switched
off, never leave the ignition
The vehicle is provided with an electron-
ic engine lock device: refer to “The Fiat
CODE system” paragraph in the section
“Dashboard and controls” if the engine
will not start.
key in the MAR position to
prevent pointless current ab-
sorption from draining the battery.
Proceed as follows:
❒ ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒ put the gear lever into neutral;
The engine may be noisier during the first
seconds of operation, particularly after a
long period of inactivity. This does not im-
pair engine operation and reliability, and is
typical of hydraulic tappets: the distribu-
tion system for the petrol engine of your
vehicle has been selected to minimise
maintenance.
❒ press the clutch pedal all the way down
WARNING
It is dangerous to have the
engine running indoors. The
without touching the accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and let it
go the moment the engine starts.
engine depletes oxygen and dis-
charges carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
If the engine does not start at the first at-
tempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating starting.
If with the ignition key on MAR the warn-
ing light Y remains lit together with
WARNING
Remember that the servo-
brake and electric power
warning light , turn the key to STOP
U
It is advisable not to demand
maximum performance from
and then back to MAR; if the warning light
remains on, try with the other keys pro-
vided with the vehicle.
your vehicle (e.g. excessive
steering are not operational until the
engine is started. Therefore, more ef-
fort than usual is required on the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
accelerations, long distances
at top rpm, excessive intense braking,
etc.) as soon as the engine is started.
If the engine still will not start, perform an
emergency start (see “Emergency start”
in section “In an emergency”) and then
contact a Fiat Dealership.
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