FIAT 500 - Manual (Page 101)

If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before attempting to
start again.
If, when the ignition key is on MAR, the instrument
panel warning light
remains on together with
warning light , turn the key to STOP and then
back to MAR; if the warning light remains on, try the
other keys provided with the vehicle.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start the
engine.
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ ensure that the handbrake is up;
❒ put the gear lever into neutral;
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR: the warning lights
and on the instrument panel will turn on;
❒ wait for the warning lights and to switch
off. The hotter the engine is, the quicker this will
happen;
❒ press the clutch pedal down to the floor without
touching the accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as warning
light switches off. Waiting too long will waste
the work done by the glow plugs.
Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, the accelerator must
be entirely released when turning the ignition key
to position AVV.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt,
return the ignition key to STOP before attempting to
start again.
If, when the ignition key is at MAR the
warning
light remains lit, turn the key to STOP and then back
to MAR; if the warning light remains lit, try with
the other keys provided with the car.
If you still cannot start the engine, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
Warning light will flash for 60 seconds
after starting or during prolonged
cranking to indicate a fault with the glow
plug heating system.You can use the car as usual
if the engine starts but you should contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒ Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium
revs. Do not accelerate abruptly;
❒ Do not demand full performance at first. Wait
until the engine coolant temperature gauge starts
moving.
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GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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