Manual (M); Shift-Lock System; Shift Lock Override; Manual Shift Mode - Fiat 124 Spider Abarth 2018 User Manual

MANUAL (M)

MANUAL (M) is the manual shift mode
position. Gears can be shifted up or
down by operating the gear selector.
(Refer to "Manual Shift Mode"
paragraph in this section).
Warning!
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle
could skid, causing a collision or personal
injury.

Shift-Lock System

The shift-lock system prevents shifting
out of PARK (P) unless the brake pedal
is depressed.
To shift from PARK (P):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN
mode.
3. Press and hold the lock-release
button on the gear selector.
4. Move the gear selector.
When the ignition is in the ACC or OFF
mode, the gear selector cannot be
shifted from PARK (P).
The ignition cannot be placed in the
OFF mode if the gear selector is not in
PARK (P).

Shift Lock Override

If the gear selector will not move from
PARK (P) using the proper shift
procedure, continue to press the brake
pedal and proceed as follows:
1. Remove the shift lock override cover
using a cloth wrapped flat head
screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool
into the Override Access Hole, and
push the override button down.
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Shift Lock Override Access Hole
3. Push and hold the lock release
button on the gear selector and move
the gear selector.
4. Take the vehicle to your authorized
dealer.
For Some Models
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the lock release button on the
gear selector while also pushing down
on the Shift Lock Override button.
2. Move the gear selector.
3. Take the vehicle to your authorized
dealer.
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Shift Lock Override

Manual Shift Mode

The manual shift mode gives you the
feel of driving a manual transmission
vehicle by allowing you to operate the
gear selector manually.
This allows you to control engine rpm
and torque to the drive wheels much
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