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STARTING THE ENGINE
The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock
device: if the engine fails to start, see the paragraph
"The Fiat CODE system" in the section "Knowing
your car".
Engine starting is guaranteed to -18°C (Italy and
central Europe) and -20°C (Northern Europe).
We recommend that during the initial
period you do not demand to full
performance from the car (e.g. excessive
acceleration, long journeys at top speed, sharp
braking etc.).
When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR to prevent
useless current absorption from draining
the battery.
WARNING
It is dangerous to have the engine
running indoors.The engine consumes
oxygen and engine exhaust contains carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide and other toxic
gasses.
STARTING AND DRIVING
WARNING
Remember that the brake servo and
power steering are not operational until
the engine has been started, therefore much
effort than usual is required on the brake pedal
and steering wheel.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ engage the handbrake and place the gear lever in
neutral;
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR: the warning lights
and
on the instrument panel will turn on;
❒ wait for the warning lights
off;
❒ press the clutch pedal down to the floor without
touching the accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as warning
light
switches off. Waiting too long will waste
the heating work carried out by the glow plugs.
Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, the accelerator must
be entirely released when turning the ignition key
to position AVV.
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
and
to switch
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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