Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 100

If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before attempting to
start again.
If, when the ignition key is on MAR, the instrument
panel warning light remains on together with
warning light , turn the key to STOP and then
back to MAR; 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.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒ put the gear lever into neutral;
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR: the warning lights
and on the instrument panel will turn on;
❒ wait for the warning lights
off. The hotter the engine is, the quicker this will
happen;
❒ 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 work done 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.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before attempting to
start again.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR the
light remains lit, turn the key to STOP and then back
to MAR; if the warning light remains lit, try with
the other keys provided with the car.
If you still cannot start the engine, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
plug heating system.You can use the car as usual
if the engine starts but you should contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
and to switch
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒ Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
❒ Do not demand full performance at first. Wait
Warning light
after starting or during prolonged
cranking to indicate a fault with the glow
revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
until the engine coolant temperature gauge starts
moving.
warning
will flash for 60 seconds
GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR
CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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