If the engine does not start
with the gear engaged, a po-
tentially hazardous situation because
the gearbox has automatically shifted
to neutral is indicated by a buzzer.
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ENGINE STARTING
The system permits engine start-up with a
gear engaged and also with the gearbox in
neutral (N); the brake pedal must always
be pressed first.
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 can be engaged are 1st,
2ndor reverse (R).
IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox is a position other than Nand
without the brake pedal pressed, the dis-
play shows a dedicated message see
(“Warning lights and messages” para-
graph). In this case, repeat the start-up ma-
noeuvre, pressing the brake pedal.IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed start-
up” procedure (see associated messages):
turn the key to the AVVposition 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 the
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT When the driver’s door is
opened, the system activates the hydraulic
system so that it is prepared for the sub-
sequent starting of the enigne.
fig. 8F0Q3292g
fig. 9F0Q3293g
WARNING
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESREDUCE GEAR CHANGES
The message appears in the display to in-
dicate that the driver is using the gearbox
incorrectly.
Incorrect use (by the driver) could auto-
matically activate a procedure for pro-
tecting the system. DUALOGIC GEARBOX
FAILURE (red)
When the ignition key is
turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on and should go off after a few
seconds.
The warning light on the dial comes on
flashing (together with a message in the
display and a buzzer) to indicate that the
gearbox is faulty.
t
If a fault is present, contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible to check the sys-
tem.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if
the message remains in the
display.
❒if necessary, with the engine off it is pos-
sible to engage 1stgear or reverse (R)
with the ignition ONand the brake
pressed. In this case, gear shifts must be
made allowing at least 5 minutes to
elapse between one gear shift and the
next to safeguard the operation of the
hydraulic system and the pump in par-
ticular;
❒pressing the accelerator pedal quickly
until it is in the end of travel position
and switchin off the ASR function, if
present, using the button in the dash-
board allows for a responsive take off.
❒during hill starts, accelerate gradually
but fully immediately after releasing the
handbrake or brake pedal to allow the
engine to increase its rpm to a greater
extent and overcome higher gradients
with more torque.
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