Parking - Fiat PUNTO Owner's Handbook Manual

PARKING

Proceed as follows:
❒ Stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
❒ Engage a gear (first if the car is faced uphill or
reverse if it is faced downhill) and leave the wheels
steered.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone if the car is
parked on a steep slope. Do not leave the ignition key
at MAR to prevent draining the battery. Always
remove the key when you leave the car.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the car. Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car and take it out with you.
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located between the two front
seats.
Pull the handbrake lever upwards until the car cannot
be moved. Four or five clicks are generally enough
when the car is on level ground while nine or ten may
be required if the car is on a steep slope or laden.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, contact Fiat
Dealership to have the handbrake adjusted.
When the handbrake lever is pulled up and the ignition
key is at MAR the panel warning light
x
will come on.
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