Fiat Linea Owner's Handbook Manual page 125

WARMING UP THE ENGINE
AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED
(petrol and diesel versions)
Proceed as follows:
❒ drive off slowly, letting the engine turn
at medium speed. Do not accelerate
abruptly;
❒ do not demand maximum performance
for the first few kilometres. Wait until
the engine coolant gauge starts moving.
Remember that the brake
servo and power steering are
not operational until the en-
gine has been started, so you
need to apply much more force than
usual to the brake pedal and steer-
ing wheel.
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Never bump start the engine
by pushing, towing or coasting
downhill. This could cause fuel
to flow into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it beyond repair.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you
should allow the engine to "catch its
breath" before turning it off by letting it
idle, to allow the temperature in the en-
gine compartment to fall.
Punching the gas pedal be-
fore turning off the engine is
to be avoided: it unnecessar-
ily wastes fuel and may dam-
age turbo compressor engines.