FIAT Punto Classic - Manual (Page 165)

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SAFETY DEVICES
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
To release the handbrake:
❒ Slightly lift the handbrake and press release button (A);
❒ Keep button (A) pressed in and lower the lever. Warning light
x will
go out.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out this operation to prevent the
car from moving accidentally.
USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX
To engage the gears, press the clutch pedal fully and shift the gear lever
into one of the required positions (the diagram is shown on the knob).
To engage 6th gear press the lever to the right to prevent engaging 4th
gear by mistake. A similar action is required to shift down from 6th to
5th.
IMPORTANT The car can only be put into reverse gear when it has
stopped moving completely. With the engine running, before engaging the
reverse, wait at least 2 seconds with the clutch pedal fully down to
prevent damage and grating of the gears.
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