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CORRECT USE OF THE CAR -> USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX for Your Fiat Punto SUV 1999-2010

To release the handbrake:  
Slightly lift the handbrake and press release button (A);  
Keep button (A) pressed in and lower the lever. Warning light  
x
will  
go out.  
Press the brake pedal when carrying out this operation to prevent the  
car from moving accidentally.  
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USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX  
To engage the gears, press the clutch pedal fully and shift the gear lever  
into one of the required positions (the diagram is shown on the knob).  
To engage 6th gear press the lever to the right to prevent engaging 4th  
gear by mistake. A similar action is required to shift down from 6th to  
5th.  
IMPORTANT The car can only be put into reverse gear when it has  
stopped moving completely. With the engine running, before engaging the  
reverse, wait at least 2 seconds with the clutch pedal fully down to  
prevent damage and grating of the gears.  
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To engage reverse (R) from neutral proceed as  
follows:  
CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS  
Here are some suggestions which may help you to  
keep the running costs of your car down and lower  
the amount of toxic emissions released into the  
atmosphere.  
for 1.28V and 1.216V versions, lift the sliding ring (A)  
under the knob and shift the lever to the right and  
back;  
for 1.816V versions, just shift the lever to the right  
and back.  
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS  
Car maintenance  
Have checks and adjustments carried out in  
accordance with the “Service schedule”.  
To change gears properly you must push the clutch pedal fully down. It is therefore  
essential that there is nothing under the pedals: make sure mats are lying flat and  
do not get in the way of the pedals.  
WARNING  
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 on the gearbox internal components.  
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