Abarth 2014 500, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING THE
ENGINE
The car is fitted with an electronic
engine lock device: if the engine fails to
start, see the paragraph "Fiat CODE
system" in the "Knowing your car"
chapter.
The engine may be noisier during the
first few seconds of operation,
especially after a long period of
inactivity. This characteristic feature of
the hydraulic tappet system does
not compromise functionality or
reliability: the system chosen for your
car was designed to limit maintenance
interventions.
PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
❒
engage the handbrake and place the
gear lever in neutral;
❒
fully press the clutch pedal without
touching the accelerator;
❒
turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine
starts.
If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to STOP
before repeating the starting procedure.
If, with key at MAR-ON, the symbol
on the display stays on together with
the
warning light on the instrument
panel, it is advisable to turn the key
to STOP and then back to MAR-ON. If
the warning light remains on, try with
the other keys provided with the car.
Contact an Abarth Dealership if you still
cannot start the engine.
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WARMING UP THE
ENGINE JUST AFTER IT
HAS STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒
drive off slowly, letting the engine turn
at medium revs. Do not accelerate
abruptly;
❒
do not demand full performance at
first. It is advisable to wait until the
engine coolant temperature indicator
starts moving.
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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.
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