EMERGENCY STARTING
Go to a Fiat Dealership immediately if
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever fig. 159 is located
between the two front seats.
IMPORTANT
warning light
comes on steady on
16) If the engine fails to start with a gear
engaged, the potentially dangerous
situation due to the fact that the
transmission is automatically placed in
neutral will be signalled by a buzzer.
17) It is advisable not to demand
maximum performance from your
vehicle (e.g. excessive acceleration, long
distances at high speeds, excessive
intense braking, etc.) during the initial
period of use.
the instrument panel.
20)
SWITCHING OFF THE
ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
WARNING After a taxing drive, you
should allow the engine to "catch its
breath" before turning it off by letting
it idle to allow the temperature in the
engine compartment to fall.
18) When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR-ON to
prevent useless current absorption from
draining the battery.
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Handbrake engagement:
Pull lever upwards until the vehicle is
19) If the
warning light flashes for
60 seconds after starting or during an
extended towing period, this indicates an
anomaly in the glow plug pre-heating
system. Use the vehicle normally if the
engine starts, but contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
20) Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill. This could cause fuel
to flow into the catalytic converter and
damage it beyond repair.
secured. The warning light
on with the key at MAR.
Handbrake disengagement:
slightly raise lever and hold button (A)
pressed, checking that the warning
light switches off in the instrument
comes
21)
WARNING
104) It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine consumes
oxygen and engine exhaust contains
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and
other toxic gasses.
105) Remember that the power brake
and electrical power steering are not
operational until the engine is started,
therefore a greater effort will be required to
press the brake pedal or turn the steering
wheel.
panel.
106) 107) 108)
21) A quick burst on the accelerator before
stopping the engine serves no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially
damaging to turbocharged engines.
WARNING
106) Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the key from
the ignition device when leaving the vehicle
and take it out with you.
107) The vehicle should be secured
after several clicks of the lever. If it is
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