Fiat 124 SPIDER ABARTH 2017 User Manual page 118

NEUTRAL (N)
In NEUTRAL (N), the wheels and
transmission are not locked. The vehicle
will roll freely even on the slightest
incline unless the parking brake or
brakes are applied.
Warning!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn
off the ignition to coast down a hill. These
are unsafe practices that limit your
response to changing traffic or road
conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
Note:
Do not shift into NEUTRAL (N) when
driving the vehicle. Doing so will
damage the transmission. Press the
parking brake or depress the brake
pedal before moving the gear selector
from NEUTRAL (N) to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
DRIVE (D)
DRIVE (D) is the normal driving position.
From a stop, the transmission will
automatically shift through all available
gears.
MANUAL (M)
MANUAL (M) is the manual shift mode
position. Gears can be shifted up or
down by operating the gear selector.
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(Refer to "Manual Shift Mode"
paragraph in this section).
Warning!
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle
could skid, causing a collision or personal
injury.
Shift-Lock System
The shift-lock system prevents shifting
out of PARK (P) unless the brake pedal
is depressed.
To shift from PARK (P):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN
mode.
3. Press and hold the lock-release
button on the gear selector.
4. Move the gear selector.
When the ignition is in the ACC or OFF
mode, the gear selector cannot be
shifted from PARK (P).
The ignition cannot be placed in the
OFF mode if the gear selector is not in
PARK (P).
Shift Lock Override
If the gear selector will not move from
PARK (P) using the proper shift
procedure, continue to press the brake
pedal and proceed as follows:
1. Remove the shift lock override cover
using a cloth wrapped flat head
screwdriver.
2. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool
into the Override Access Hole, and
push the override button down.
Shift Lock Override Access Hole
3. Push and hold the lock release
button on the gear selector and move
the gear selector.
4. Take the vehicle to your authorized
dealer.
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