Parking; Emergency Start-Up; Switching Off The Engine - Fiat 600 Owner's Manual

EMERGENCY START-UP

If the Fiat CODE system fails to
recognise that code transmitted by
the ignition key (instrument panel
warning light ¢ on) the emergency
start-up can be performed by using
the CODE card code.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
Bump starting by push-
ing, towing or rolling
downhill must be avoided
at all costs. This way of starting
could cause a rush of fuel into the
catalytic exhaust pipe and dam-
age it beyond repair.
Remember that as long
as the engine is not run-
ning, the power brakes
and power steering do not work.
You therefore have to use con-
siderably more effort on both the
brake pedal and the steering
wheel.
SWITCHING OFF
THE ENGINE
Turn the key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
A quick burst on the ac-
celerator before turning
off the engine serves ab-
solutely no practical purpose and
wastes fuel.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive
it is better to allow the engine to
"catch its breath" before turning it off,
by letting it idle to allow the temper-
ature in the engine compartment to
fall.

PARKING

Switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and put the car in 1st gear
if the car is pointing uphill, reverse if
downhill.
If the car is parked on a steep gradi-
ent it is a good idea to use a stone or
wedge to block the wheels.
Do not leave the ignition key at
MAR because it drains the battery.
Always remove the key when you
leave the car.
Never leave unsuper-
vised children in the car.
DRIVING YOUR CAR
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