Fiat TIPO 4DOORS, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Page: 85 / 388

20) When the engine is switched off never
leave the ignition device in the MAR
position to prevent useless current
absorption from draining the battery.
21) A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged
engines.
22) Warning light will flash after starting
or during prolonged cranking to indicate a
fault with the glow plug heating system. If
the engine starts, the vehicle can be used
as normal, but a Fiat Dealership must be
contacted as soon as possible.
PARKING THE
VEHICLE
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
engage a gear (1
st
gear if facing
uphill or reverse if facing downhill) and
leave the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;
always remove the ignition key.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
On versions equipped with automatic
transmission, wait for the letter P to be
displayed before releasing the brake
pedal.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (or, on versions
equipped with automatic transmission,
before placing the gear lever at P).
103)
WARNING
103) Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the car and take it
with you.
PARKING BRAKE
104) 105)
To engage the handbrake, pull lever 1
fig. 80 upwards until the car is secured.
The warning light will come on in
the instrument panel.
To disengage it, raise lever 1 slightly,
hold down button 2 and lower the lever
1, checking that the warning light
on the instrument panel switches
off.
WARNING
104) Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the car and take it
with you.
80
P07046J001
83