Fiat 500x, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
108
STARTING THE
ENGINE
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the
door mirrors and fasten the seat belt
correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the
starting procedure can be shown on
the display.
105) 106) 107) 108)
32) 33) 34) 35)
Versions with manual gearbox
Proceed as follows:
engage the electric parking brake
and place the gear lever in neutral;
move the ignition device to MAR. On
Diesel versions, the warning light on
the instrument panel turns on: wait for
the warning light to switch off;
fully depress the clutch pedal without
touching the accelerator;
turn the ignition device to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts;
if the engine does not start within 10
seconds, bring the ignition device
back to STOP and wait for 10-15
seconds before repeating the starting
procedure.
after the manoeuvre has been
repeated, if the problem persists,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Versions with automatic
transmission
Proceed as follows:
engage the electric parking brake
and set the gear lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral);
fully depress the brake pedal without
touching the accelerator;
set the ignition device to AVV;
if the engine does not start, bring the
ignition device back to STOP and wait
for 10-15 seconds before repeating the
starting procedure;
after the manoeuvre has been
repeated, if the problem persists,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
ENGINE STARTING
FAILURE
Starting the engine with electronic
key battery (Keyless Go) run down
or flat
If the ignition device does not respond
when the relevant button is pressed
the electronic key battery might be run
down or flat. Therefore, the system
does not detect the presence of the
electronic key on board the car and
displays a dedicated message. In this
case, rest the rounded edge of the
electronic key (the side opposite the
metal insert) on the ignition device
and press the button using the
electronic key. The ignition device is
thus activated and the engine can be
started.
WARNING
105) Do not try to start the engine pouring
fuel or other flammable fluid inside the
throttle body air intake: this might damage
the engine and injury people nearby.
106)
It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine consumes
oxygen and engine exhaust contains
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and
other toxic gasses.
107) The brake servo is not active until the
engine is started, so you would need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
108)
Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT
32) We recommend that during the initial
period, or during the first 1600 km, you
do not drive to full car performance (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long journeys at
top speed, sharp braking, etc.).
33) When the engine is switched off
never leave the ignition device in the
MAR position to prevent useless current
absorption from draining the battery.