FIAT Stilo - Manual (Page 140)

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W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS
SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
PARKING THE CAR
Proceed as follows:
❒ Stop the engine and engage the hand-
brake;
❒ Engage a gear (first if the car is faced up-
hill or reverse if it is faced downhill) and
leave the wheels steered.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope. Do
not leave the ignition key at MAR to pre-
vent draining the battery. Always remove
the key when you leave the car.
HANDBRAKE
The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.
Pull the handbrake lever upwards until the
car cannot be moved.
Four or five clicks are generally enough
when the car is on level ground while nine
or ten may be required if the car is on a
steep slope or laden.
IMPORTANT If this is not the case, con-
tact Fiat Dealership to have the handbrake
adjusted.
In cars fitted with front armrest, lift the
latter so that it does not hinder the hand-
brake engaging procedure.
When the handbrake lever is pulled up
and the ignition key is at MAR, the in-
strument panel warning light
x will turn
on.
To release the handbrake:
❒ slightly lift the handbrake and press re-
lease button A-fig. 1;
❒ keep button A pressed and lower the
lever. Warning light x will turn off.
Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.
fig. 1 F0C0059m
Never leave children unat-
tended in the car. Always re-
move the ignition key when leaving
the car and take it out with you.
WARNING