Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 103

IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should be used only
GETTING TO
for gear changes. Do not drive with your foot resting
KNOW YOUR
on the clutch pedal, however lightly. For versions/
CAR
markets where provided, the electronic clutch
control could cut in, interpreting the incorrect
driving style as a fault.
SAFETY
Press the clutch pedal fully to change
STARTING AND
gears correctly. It is therefore essential
DRIVING
that there is nothing under the pedals: make
sure the mats are lying flat and do not get
in the way of the pedals.
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
IN AN
slight, could lead over time to premature
EMERGENCY
wear on the gearbox internal components.
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
102
WARNING
FUEL SAVINGS
Here are some useful tips to save fuel and minimise
harmful emissions of CO
2
(nitric oxides, unburnt hydrocarbons, fine dusts
etc...).
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
The general factors that affect fuel consumption are
listed below.
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the "Scheduled Servicing Plan".
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an
interval of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as resistance to
rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight
of the car (especially when driving in town) and
its ride greatly affects consumption and stability.
Accessories installed on longitudinal bars
Remove accessories like: roof racks, ski racks,
luggage container, etc. from the roof if they are no
longer used. These accessories lower air penetration
and other pollutants