Abarth 500e - Page 161

STARTING AND DRIVING
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PEDESTRIAN ACOUSTIC
WARNING SYSTEM
The car is provided with a pedestrian
acoustic warning system. This
system uses different sounds to warn
pedestrians of the approach of the
car. The acoustic warning system is
provided with a speaker located in the
motor compartment. The system is
automatically activated when a gear
other than P (Park) is engaged and
remains active as long as the car is
travelling at a speed of 25 km/h or less.
Any malfunction of the acoustic
warning system is indicated by the
yellow symbol on the display.
ONE-SPEED
TRANSMISSION
The Abarth 500e uses a one-speed
transmission to transmit the power
developed by the electric motor. The
one-speed transmission is operated by
push buttons instead of the traditional
gear lever.
The buttons (A) fig. 129 are located on
the lower dashboard.
129 F0S1090
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NOTE Hold the brake pedal pressed
while changing from the P (Park)
position.
NOTE If all button LEDs are lit when
the ignition device is in the ENGINE
position, contact a Dealership.
130) 131) 132) 133) 134)
Transmission ratios
Press required button to engage the
gear.
NOTE To select a gear, the brake pedal
must be pressed.
NOTE After selecting a gear, wait a few
moments to allow the selected gear to
be engaged before accelerating.
P (PARK)
Selecting P (Park) integrates the
functionality of the parking brake by
locking the transmission. It is advisable
to start the car in this gear engaged.
Never try to engage P (Park) when the
car is moving. Apply the parking brake
when leaving the car in position P
(Park).
When parking on flat surfaces, you can
first shift the transmission to P (Park)
and then apply the parking brake.
When parking on sloping roads, apply
the parking brake before shifting the
transmission to P (Park). For added
safety, turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
NOTE Refer to the gear position shown
on the instrument panel display and
check that it indicates P (Park).
135) 136) 137) 131) 138) 133) 134)
R (Reverse)
The car can be moved backwards
in this position. Select position R
(Reverse) only with the car at a
standstill.
N (Neutral)
You can start the car with this gear
engaged. Apply the parking brake and
move the transmission to position P
(Park) if you wish to exit the car.
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D (DRIVE)
Use this gear driving in towns and on
motorways.