Fiat 500L 2012 Owner's Handbook Manual page 153

STARTING THE ENGINE
PROCEDURE FOR PETROL VERSIONS
(0.9 TwinAir 105 HP versions excluded)
Proceed as follows:
❒ engage the handbrake and place the gearbox lever
in neutral;
❒ fully press the clutch pedal without touching the
accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon
as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before repeating the
procedure.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON, the
instrument panel warning light
together with the warning light
STOP and then back to MAR-ON. If the warning
light remains on, try the other keys provided with
the vehicle.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the
engine.
Never leave the ignition key in MAR-ON position
when the engine is stopped.
STARTING AND DRIVING
remains on
, turn the key to
Engine starting for 0.9 TwinAir 105 HP
versions
Proceed as follows:
❒ engage the handbrake and place the gear lever in
neutral or fully press the clutch pedal if a gear
other than neutral is engaged;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon
as the engine starts.
Note If the vehicle does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to STOP and repeat
the starting procedure placing the gear lever in
neutral and fully pressing the clutch pedal.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON, the
instrument panel warning light
together with the warning light
STOP and then back to MAR-ON. If the warning
light remains on, try the other keys provided with
the vehicle.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the
engine.
Never leave the ignition key in MAR-ON position
when the engine is stopped.
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STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
remains on
, turn the key to
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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