Abarth 500C User Manual

Engaging the 1
st
speed
Proceed as follows:
❒ press the brake pedal;
❒ press button 1 on the transmission panel;
❒ release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal (fully depressing the
pedal quickly to the end of travel posi-
tion and switching off the ASR, if fitted,
with a “lively” departure).
Downshifting to the 1
st
speed is possible
by operating the lever “−” behind the
steering wheel.
MOVING THE CAR
Starting the vehicle (setting off) is permit-
ted in 1
st
and 2
nd
speed (recommended on
road surfaces with poor grip) and reverse
(R).
Notes (concerning vehicle start up)
The gears can only be engaged by press-
ing the brake pedal. If the brake pedal is
not depressed, the display will show a ded-
icated message (see paragraph “Warning
lights and messages”).
Higher speeds that 2
a
cannot be engaged:
in this case the display will show a dedi-
cated message (see paragraph “Warning
lights and messages”).
When setting off on a medium-steep in-
cline, it is advisable to engage the hand-
brake.
Engaging the 2
nd
speed
Proceed as follows:
❒ press the brake pedal;
❒ press button 1 on the transmission panel;
❒ operate the lever “+” on the steering
wheel keeping the brake pedal de-
pressed;
❒ release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
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Abarth 500C Specifications

General

Brand	Abarth
Model	500C
Category	Automobile
Language	English