Fiat 500L 2012 Owner's Handbook Manual page 157

When the handbrake is engaged and the ignition key
is on MAR-ON, the instrument panel warning light
will switch on.
Proceed as follows to release the handbrake:
❒ slightly lift the lever and press release button B;
❒ hold button B down and lower the lever: the
warning light on the instrument panel switches
off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out this
operation to prevent the car from moving
accidentally.
IMPORTANT For cars equipped with a front
armrest, lift this up to ensure that it does not
interfere with the action of the handbrake.
USING THE GEARBOX
To engage the gears, fully depress the clutch pedal
and put the gear lever into the required position (the
diagram is shown on the knob fig. 140).
For 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP and 1.4 16V versions,
to engage reverse R from neutral, lift the ring A
fig. 140 under the knob and shift the lever to the
right and back.
For 1.3 16V MultiJet version: to engage reverse R
from neutral position, shift the lever to the right and
then back.
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To engage 6 gear (for versions/markets where
provided), push firmly to the right when operating
the lever in order to avoid selecting 4
mistake. The same applies to the shift from 6
gear.
fig. 140
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
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gear by
th th
to 5
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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