Starting And Driving - Fiat Panda Owner's Handbook Manual

GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
STARTING THE ENGINE
SAFETY
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
VERSIONS
0.9 TwinAir 65 HP and 85 HP versions
STARTING AND
excluded
DRIVING
Proceed as follows:
❒ engage the handbrake and place the gearbox lever
WARNING LIGHTS
in neutral;
AND MESSAGES
❒ fully press the clutch pedal without touching the
accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon
IN AN EMERGENCY
as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before repeating the
procedure.
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON, the
instrument panel warning light
together with warning light
STOP and then back to MAR-ON; if the warning
TECHNICAL
light remains on, try the other keys provided with
SPECIFICATIONS
the vehicle.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the
engine.
INDEX
Never leave the ignition key in MAR-ON position
when the engine is stopped.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

remains on
, turn the key to
For 0.9 TwinAir 65 HP and 85 HP versions
Proceed as follows:
❒ engage the handbrake and place the gear lever in
neutral or fully press the clutch pedal if a gear
other than neutral is engaged;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon
as the engine starts.
Note If the vehicle does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to STOP and repeat
the starting procedure placing the gear lever in
neutral and fully pressing the clutch pedal.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON, the
instrument panel warning light
together with warning light
STOP and then back to MAR-ON; if the warning
light remains on, try the other keys provided with
the vehicle.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the
engine.
Never leave the ignition key in MAR-ON position
when the engine is stopped.
remains on
, turn the key to