Fiat 500L 2012, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINE
PROCEDURE FOR PETROL VERSIONS
(0.9 TwinAir 105 HP versions excluded)
Proceed as follows:
❒
engage the handbrake and place the gearbox 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
procedure.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR-ON, the
instrument panel warning light
remains on
together with the warning light , turn the key to
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.
Engine starting for 0.9 TwinAir 105 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
remains on
together with the warning light , turn the key to
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.
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GETTINGTO KNOW
YOURCAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
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