FIAT 500 User Manual

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START&STOP SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

The Start&Stop system automatically stops the
engine each time the vehicle is stationary and starts
it again when the driver wants to move off. In this
way, the vehicle efficiency is increased, by reducing
consumption, dangerous gas emissions and sound
pollution.
The system operates every time the car is started.

Note If the climate comfort is to be favoured,
the Start&Stop system can be deactivated, for a
continuous operation of the climate control system.

ENGINE OPERATION/STOPPING MODE

With manual gearbox: with the vehicle stationary,
the engine stops with the gearbox in neutral and
the clutch pedal released.

With Dualogic gearbox: the engine stops if the
vehicle is at a standstill and the brake pedal is
pressed. This condition can be maintained even if the
brake pedal is not depressed, if the gear lever is in
position N.

Note The engine can only be stopped automatically
over about 10 km/h, to prevent the engine from
being repeatedly stopped when driving at walking
pace.

The engine stop is signalled by the warning light fig.
68 on the instrument panel, depending on the
configuration.

ENGINE OPERATION/RESTARTING MODE

With manual gearbox: press the clutch pedal to
allow the engine to be restarted.

With Dualogic gearbox: if the gear lever is in
position N, place it in any other gear, otherwise
release the brake pedal or move the gear lever to +,
– or R.

MANUAL ACTIVATION AND
DEACTIVATION

The system can be activated/deactivated using the
button A fig. 69 on the dashboard.

fig. 68

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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

INDEX