Fiat 500C ABARTH - Moving the Car; Engaging the 1 St Speed; Nd Speed

MOVING THE CAR
Starting the vehicle (setting off) is permitted
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
nd
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.
Important notes
If start-up is requested with the gearbox
faulty, run the “Delayed startup” proce-
dure (see paragraph “Warning lights and
messages”): if the ignition key is turned to
the AVV position for at least 7 seconds
with brake pedal depressed, the engine
will be started. The system will remain in
a recovery situation (highest permitted
gear 3
rd
, Automatic mode not available).
If the engine does not start, contact an
Abarth Dealership.
When the driver’s door is opened, the
system activates the hydraulics so that
they are prepared for the subsequent en-
gine starting.
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.
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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