Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 101

Never jump start the engine by pushing,
GETTING TO
towing or coasting downhill.This could
KNOW YOUR
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
CAR
converter and damage it beyond repair.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
SAFETY
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is
idling.
STARTING AND
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow
DRIVING
the engine to "catch its breath" before turning it
off by letting it idle to allow the temperature in the
engine compartment to fall.
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose, it wastes fuel and is
IN AN
damaging especially to turbocharged engines.
EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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HANDBRAKE
The handbrake is located fig. 93 between the two
front seats.
Pull the lever upwards to operate the handbrake.
WARNING
The car should be braked after a few
clicks of the lever, if it is not, contact a
Fiat Dealership to have it adjusted.
When the handbrake is on and the ignition key is at
MAR, the instrument panel warning light
come on.
Proceed as follows to release the handbrake:
fig. 93
will
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