FIAT Stilo - Manual (Page 147)

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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
ENGINE STARTING
The engine can be started either with a
gear engaged or with the gearbox in neu-
tral (N).
After starting, the gearbox sets to neutral
automatically, the display shows the letter
N and the system selects last operating
mode (MANUAL or AUTO) before
switching off.
IMPORTANT With gear engaged, fully de-
press the brake pedal to allow engine
starting.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
AND SYSTEM DEACTIVATION
Turning the ignition key to STOP the en-
gine turns off.
The gear selected before switching off the
engine remains engaged.
If the engine is stopped with the gearbox
in neutral (N), letter N flashing on the dis-
play calls the driver’s attention so that the
car can be put in safety conditions engag-
ing first gear (1) or reverse (R).
In this case, the ignition key should be
turned to MAR and, with the brake ped-
al pressed, engage first gear (1) or reverse
(R).
If the engine fails to start
with the gear engaged, the
driver is informed of the potentially
dangerous situation (due to the fact
that the gearbox is in neutral) by the
buzzer.
WARNING
NEVER leave the car with
the gear in neutral (N).
WARNING