Engine Starting - Fiat Stilo 2006 Owner's Handbook Manual

ENGINE STARTING

The car is fitted with an electronic engine
lock device: if the engine fails to start, see
the paragraph "The Fiat CODE system" in
section "Dashboard and controls".
The engine may be noisier than usual dur-
ing the first seconds of operation, espe-
cially after it has not been used for a while.
This characteristic feature of the hydraulic
tappet system does not compromise func-
tionality or reliability. This timing system
for petrol engines was adopted to limit
servicing.
Engine starting is guaranteed up to a min-
imum temperature of -18°C (Italy and
Middle Europe) and -20°C (North Eu-
rope).
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STARTING PROCEDURE FOR
PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ pull up the handbrake;
❒ set the gear lever to neutral;
❒ press the clutch pedal down to the
floor without touching the accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and let
it go the moment the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first at-
tempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating starting.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR, warn-
Y
ing light remains lit together with
warning light U, turn the key to STOP
and then back to MAR; if the warning light
remains on, try with the other keys pro-
vided with the car.
We recommend that during
the initial period you do not
drive to full car performance
(e.g.: excessive acceleration,
long journeys at top speed, sharp brak-
ing, etc.).
WARNING
Running the engine in con-
fined areas is extremely dan-
gerous. The engine consumes oxygen
and produces carbon monoxide
which is a highly toxic and lethal gas.
When the engine is switched
off never leave the ignition key
at MAR to prevent pointless
current absorption from drain-
ing the battery.
If you are still unable to start the engine,
perform the emergency start-up proce-
dure (see "Emergency start-up" in section
"In an emergency") and contact Fiat Deal-
ership.
IMPORTANT Never leave the ignition key
at MAR when the engine is off.