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If the ECOfunction is used the display will
show the letter E(Economy) next the
gear engaged fig. 6.
IMPORTANT If the display does not show
the gear engaged after 10 seconds with the
ignition key in MAR, turn the ignition to
STOP, wait for the display to turn off and
then repeat the manoeuvre. If the prob-
lem persists, contact the Fiat Dealership.ENGINE STARTING
The system permits engine start-up with
a gear engaged and also with the gearbox
in neutral (N); the brake pedal must al-
ways be pressed with the gear engaged.
It is advisable to place the gear lever in
neutral (N) before starting the engine.
After start-up:
❒the gearbox automatically engages neu-
tral (N)
❒the lever remains in the same position
as the last time the engine was turned
off
❒the display will show the letter (N) and,
when the brake pedal is released, a
buzzer together with the flashing of the
letter (N), will signal any inconsistency
between the position of the lever and
the gear engaged
❒the gears that may be engaged are 1st,
2ndor reverse (R), with the brake ped-
al pressed.
IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox in a position other than N
and without the brake pedal pressed, dis-
play shows a dedicated message see
(“Warning lights and messages” para-
graph). In this case, repeat the starting
procedures pressing the brake pedal.
fig. 6F0T0228m
If the engine does not start
with the gear engaged, a po-
tentially hazardous situation
because the gearbox has au-
tomatically shifted to neutral is indi-
cated by a buzzer.
IMPORTANT If the starting request takes
place with the gearbox in failure condi-
tions, carry out the “Delayed ignition”
procedure (also see relevant messages):
turn the key to the AVVposition for at
least 7 seconds with the brake depressed
and the engine will start. The system will
remain in recovery mode (maximum
speed permitted: 3
a, Automatic mode not
available). If the engine does not start, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT When the driver’s door is
opened, the system activates the hydraulic
part to prepare it for subsequent engine
start-up.
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DRIVING OFF IN THE CAR
Driving off in the vehicle is permitted in 1
st
gear, 2nd gear (recommended on road sur-
faces with poor grip) and reverse (R).
IMPORTANT It is advisable to use the
handbrake for hill starts on a steep gradi-
ent.
To engage 1
stgear
❒press the brake pedal;
❒with the lever in (N) or (R) move the
lever to the middle position;
❒with the lever already in the middle po-
sition, move the lever toward + fig. 1;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal (pressing the pedal
quickly so that it reaches the end of
travel to allow a responsive take off).To engage 2
ndgear
❒press the brake pedal;
❒with the lever in (N) or (R) fig. 2
move the lever to the middle position
and then towards + fig. 1;
❒with the lever already in the middle po-
sition, move the lever twice toward +
fig. 1;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
When setting off on a medium-steep
incline, it is advisable to use the hand-
brake. If an ESP system is fitted this is
not necessary.
To engage reverse (R)
❒press the brake pedal;
IMPORTANT If the car is moving, the re-
quest is accepted and carried out if the car
speed is less than 3 km/h within 1.5 sec-
onds of the request: if the request is not
implemented, the system will maintain the
gear engaged or if car speed drops below
10 km/h it will put the gearbox in neutral
(N) and the manoeuvre must then be re-
peated.
❒Shift the lever to (R) fig. 2;
❒release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.BUZZER WARNING
For safety reasons, a buzzer warning
sounds when the car is parked with the
gearbox in neutral (N) (the warning
sounds when the ignition key is turned to
STOP);
With the car at a standstill, the engine run-
ning and (1), (2) or (R) gear engaged, the
system turns on the buzzer and automat-
ically shifts the gearbox to neutral (N)
when:
❒the accelerator and/or brake pedals are
not operated for at least 3 minutes;
❒the brake pedal is pressed for longer
than 10 minutes;
❒the driver’s door is opened and the ac-
celerator and brake are not operated
for at least 1.5 seconds;
❒a fault has been detected in the gear-
box.
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