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If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before attempting to
GETTING TO KNOW
start again.
YOUR CAR
If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON the
warning light remains lit, turn the key to STOP
and then back to MAR-ON. If the warning light
SAFETY
remains lit, try with the other keys provided with the
car.
If you still cannot start the engine, contact a Fiat
STARTING AND
Dealership.
DRIVING
Warning light
after starting or during prolonged
WARNING LIGHTS
cranking to indicate a fault with the glow
AND MESSAGES
plug heating system.You can use the car as usual
if the engine starts but you should contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
IN AN EMERGENCY
When the engine is switched off never
leave the key turned to MAR to prevent
useless current absorption from draining
SERVICING AND
the battery.
MAINTENANCE
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
TECHNICAL
Proceed as follows:
SPECIFICATIONS
❒ Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒ Do not demand full performance at first. Wait
INDEX
until the engine coolant temperature gauge starts
moving.
136
will flash for 60 seconds
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill.This could
cause fuel to flow into the catalytic
converter and damage it beyond repair.
EMERGENCY START -UP
Contact a Fiat Dealership if instrument panel
warning light
(or the symbol on the display) stays
on constantly.
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
engine compartment to fall.
A quick burst on the accelerator before
stopping the engine serves no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially
damaging to turbocharged engines.
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