USING THE MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and put the gear lever (A)
fig. 160 into the required position (the
diagram for gear engagement is shown
on the lever knob).
not, contact a Fiat Dealership to have it
adjusted.
WARNING
108) In the case of parking manoeuvres
on roads on a gradient, the front wheels
must be steered towards the pavement
(when parking downhill), or in the opposite
direction if the vehicle is parked uphill. If
the vehicle is parked on a steep slope,
it is advisable to block the wheels with a
wedge or stone.
110) Press the clutch pedal fully to shift
gears correctly. It is therefore essential that
there is nothing under the pedals: make
sure the mats are lying flat and do not get
in the way of the pedals.
IMPORTANT
WHEN PARKED
22) Do not drive with your hand resting
on the gear lever as the force exerted,
even if slight, could lead over time to
premature wear of the gearbox internal
components. The clutch pedal should be
used only for gear changes. Do not drive
with your foot resting on the clutch pedal,
however lightly. For versions/markets
where provided, the electronic clutch
control could cut in, interpreting the
incorrect driving style as a fault.
109)
Proceed as follows when parking and
leaving the vehicle:
st
engage a gear (1 gear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
always remove the ignition key.
If the vehicle is parked on a steep
slope, it is advisable to block the
wheels with a wedge or stone.
Do not leave the key in the MAR
position to prevent the battery from
running down.
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WARNING Reverse may only be
engaged when the vehicle is at a
standstill. With the engine running, wait
for at least 2 seconds with the clutch
pedal fully depressed before engaging
reverse to prevent damage to the gears
and grating.
110)
22)
WARNING
109) Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the vehicle and take it out
with you.
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