FIAT Stilo User Manual

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ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

CAR

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS

SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Turn the ignition to STOP while the en-
gine is idling.

IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you
should allow the engine to “catch its
breath” before turning it off by letting it
idle to allow the temperature in the en-
gine compartment to fall.

Never bump start the engine
by pushing, towing or coasting
downhill as this could cause
fuel to flow into the catalytic

exhaust system and damage it beyond
repair.

Remember that the servo-
brake and power steering

are not operational until the engine
has been started, therefore much ef-
fort than usual is required on the
brake pedal and steering wheel.

WARNING

A quick burst on the acceler-
ator before turning off the en-
gine serves absolutely no prac-
tical purpose, it wastes fuel

and is damaging especially to tur-
bocharged engines.

HOW TO WARM UP
THE ENGINE AFTER IT
HAS JUST STARTED
(petrol and diesel engines)

Proceed as follows:
❒Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn

at medium revs. Do not accelerate
abruptly;

❒Do not drive at full performance for the

initial kilometres. Wait until the coolant
temperature gauge starts moving.

EMERGENCY START-UP

If the instrument panel warning light

stays on with fixed light, contact Fiat Deal-
ership.