After Starting; Manual Transmission - If Equipped; Five-Speed Manual Transmission - Fiat 500 Owner's Manual

CAUTION!
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
• To prevent damage to the starter, do not continu-
ously crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at
a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.

After Starting

The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED

Five-Speed Manual Transmission

WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended without having the parking
brake fully applied. The parking brake should al-
ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle,
especially on an incline.
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