Gear Ranges - Fiat 500X 2020 Owner's Manual

150 STARTING AND OPERATING
CAUTION!
After selecting any gear range, wait a moment
to allow the selected gear to engage before
accelerating. This is especially important when
the engine is cold.

Gear Ranges

PARK (P)
This range supplements the Electric Park Brake
(EPB) by locking the transmission. The engine
can be started in this range. Never attempt to
use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply
the EPB when exiting the vehicle in this range.
When parking on a level surface, you may shift
the transmission into PARK first, and then apply
the EPB.
When parking on a hill, apply the EPB before
shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise
the load on the transmission locking mecha-
nism may make it difficult to move the gear
selector out of PARK. As an added precaution,
turn the front wheels toward the curb on a
downhill grade and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.
When exiting the vehicle, always:
Apply the parking brake.
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Shift the transmission into PARK.
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Turn the engine off.
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Remove the key fob.
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WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substitute
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for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when exiting the vehicle to
guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
Your vehicle could move and injure you and
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others if it is not in PARK. Check by trying to
move the transmission gear selector out of
PARK with the brake pedal released. Make
sure the transmission is in PARK before
exiting the vehicle.
WARNING! (Continued)
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
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NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing
the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
Unintended movement of a vehicle could
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injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all
vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while
the engine is running. Before exiting a
vehicle, always come to a complete stop,
then apply the parking brake, shift the trans-
mission into PARK, and turn the ignition OFF.
When the ignition is in the OFF mode, the
transmission is locked in PARK, securing the
vehicle against unwanted movement.
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When exiting the vehicle, always make sure
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the ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
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