Manual Gearbox - Fiat 500X Owner's Handbook Manual

108) Never leave children alone in an
unattended vehicle; make sure that when
you move away from the vehicle, you have
the key with you.
109) The electric parking brake must
always be engaged when leaving the
vehicle.
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MANUAL GEARBOX

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To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and put the gear lever into
the required position (the diagram for
gear engagement is shown on the
knob ).
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To engage 6 gear (if present), operate
the lever by pressing it towards the right
in order to avoid engaging 4
mistake. The same applies to the shift
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from 6 to 5 gear.
1.0 - 1.3 - 1.4 Turbo Multi Air -
1.6 Multijet versions: To engage
reverse R from neutral, lift the ring A
fig. 90 under the knob and at the same
time move the lever to the left and then
forwards.
1.6 E.Torq versions: To engage
reverse gear R from neutral, move the
lever to the right and then backwards.
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gear by IMPORTANT Reverse can only be
engaged when the vehicle is completely
stationary. For 1.6 E.Torq versions: with
the engine running, wait for at least
2 seconds with the clutch pedal fully
pressed before engaging reverse to
prevent damage to the gears and
"grating".
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should
be used only for gear changes. Do not
drive with your foot resting on the
clutch pedal, however lightly. In some
circumstances, the electronic clutch
control could cut in by interpreting the
incorrect driving style as a fault.
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