PRESS BRAKE PEDAL
This message is shown in the display to-
gether with a buzzer during an attempt at
starting when the brake pedal is not
pressed.
PRESS BRAKE PEDAL –
DELAYED STARTUP
The display shows these messages alter-
nately and in sequence together with a
buzzer when the system does not recog-
nise the brake pedal as operational during
a starting attempt.
In this situation, keep the key on
AVV
for
at least 7 seconds with the brake pressed.
The engine will start. The system will be
in recovery mode (maximum speed per-
mitted: 3
rd
).
To safeguard clutch efficien-
cy, do not use the accelerator
to keep the car at a standstill
(e.g.: parking on a hill); the clutch could
be damaged by overheating. Use the
brake pedal instead and operate the
accelerator only when you are ready to
set off.
Contact an Abarth Dealer-
ship if the messages remain in
the display.
CLUTCH OVERTEMPERATURE
SEE HANDBOOK
This message appears in the display to-
gether with a buzzer when the clutch
overheats.
In this situation, limit setting off and gear
change or, if necessary, park (turning off
the engine) until optimum conditions are
restored.
If the message still appears in
the display, contact an Abarth
Dealership.
IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed start-
up” procedure (see associated messages):
turn the key to the
AVV
position for at
least 7 seconds with the brake depressed
and the engine will start. The system will
be in recovery mode (highest gear per-
mitted 3
rd
, Automatic mode not available).
If the engine does not start, contact an
Abarth Dealership
.
IMPORTANT The messages are only dis-
played if the engine is started with a gear
other than neutral (
N
) engaged.
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