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Starting the engine – FIAT SPIDER 2000 User Manual

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STARTING THE ENGINE

Cold Starts With Manual
Transmission

Move gearshift lever to neutral.

— Depress clutch pedal, especially in

cold climates.

— Insert and turn ignition key clock-

wise to the stop, that is position
A W . As soon as engine is started

release key which will snap back to

position MAR.

Should the engine fail to start

return ignition key back to ST posi-
tion and repeat starting attempt.

— Do not step on accelerator pedal

until the engine is running smoo-

thly.

— Avoid sudden acceleration when

engine is cold.

Do not continue with repeated start-

ing attempts. If the engine fails to

start or stalls at idling have the fuel

injection and ignition systems checked

as soon as possible.

Cold Starts With Automatic

Transmission

Move the selector lever to HI or P

Engine starting is not possible with

the selector lever in any other po-
sition.
Then proceed according to manual
transmission instructions.

Hot Starts

For vehicles with manual and automatic

transmission turn ignition key without
touching accelerator pedal.

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