FIAT 500L - Manual (Page 165)

PARKING
Proceed as follows:
❒ stop the engine and engage the handbrake;
❒ engage a gear (first gear if parked uphill or reverse
if facing downhill) and leave the wheels turned.
If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is also
advisable to block the wheels with a wedge or stone.
Do not leave the key in the ignition switch to
prevent the battery from running down.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the
car. Always remove the key from the
ignition when leaving the car and take it with
you.
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located between the front
seats.
Pull lever A upwards to operate the
handbrakefig. 142, until the car is braked.
Four or five clicks are generally enough when the car
is on level ground, while ten or eleven may be
required if the car is on a steep slope and laden.
WARNING
If this is not the case, contact a Fiat
Dealership for adjustment.
When the handbrake is engaged and the ignition key
is on MAR-ON, the instrument panel warning light
will switch on.
Proceed as follows to release the handbrake:
❒ slightly lift the lever and press release button B;
❒ hold button B down and lower the lever: the
warning light on the instrument panel switches
off.
fig. 142 F0Y0047
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GETTINGTO KNOW
YOURCAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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