FIAT SPIDER 2000 - Manual (Page 22)

consistent pull and moderate engine
braking.
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Low (Lock-up in First)
To be selected when driving up and
down very steep hills, especially with
a trailer on tow, and when maximum
engine braking is desired.
When the selector lever is moved to
1 the transmission changes to, and
remains in first, regardless of engine
speed.
Note: With the engine idling and D,
2, 1 or R selected the car may tend to
creep forwards or backwards. This
tendency can be obviated by lightly
applying the foot brake and may well
be advantageous for difficult parking
maneuvers.
Starting
Before starting the engine move the
selector lever to l\l or P.
Engine starting is not possible with
the selector lever in any other position.
Starting instructions not described
here are as given on page 19.
Depress the brake pedal without
accelerating at all, and move the
seSector lever to 1, 2, D or R as
desired.
Release the hand brake and the foot
brake.
Depress the accelerator pedal pro-
gressively. In D the car will move off
in first gear and automatically change
up as speed is increased,
For maximum acceleration depress
the pedal through its hard spot. This
causes up-changes to occur at higher
road speeds than under part-throttle
driving {approximately 40 to 43 mph
from first to second and approximately
65 to 70 mph from second to third).
Exceptionally, when maneuvering
in confined areas or for hill-holding
the driver will find it convenient to
use the left foot on the brake pedal
and, using this pedal in conjunction
with or without the accelerator pedal,
a high degree of control is obtained.
During normal driving both the
accelerator and the brake pedals should
be operated with the right foot only.
Towing by Another Vehicle
Proving the transmission is
operating satisfactorily, the car may
be towed in N over distances up to
30 miles and at road speeds not
exceeding 30 mph, otherwise gearbox
damage may result. If the car is to
be towed over long distances, or if
the transmission is defective, the car
must be towed with the rear wheels
raised from the ground or propeller
shaft disconnected.
Warning
To prevent dangerous over-revving
do not exceed the prescribed shifting
speeds.
Stopping
To stop the car release the accele-
rator pedal and apply the brakes.
No further action is needed for
short stops, as first gear will be auto-
matically re-engaged when moving
off again. On upgrades, hold the car
exclusively by pressing the brake pedal.
For long stops, move the selector
lever to hi and apply the handbrake.
When leaving the car unattended
shift the selector lever to P after
coming to rest. Thus, the transmission
will be locked.
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