Operation Manual

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Contents
Using the vehicle 101
Starting the engine 102
Starting-off when the engine
is cool 103
Emergency starting with
auxiliary battery 103
Starting with inertia maneuvers
(push-start, etc.) 103
Turning off the engine 103
“Cambiocorsa” gearbox 104
Starting the ignition system 104
Operation with the engine
switched off 105
Driving the car 105
Up-shifting "UP" 107
UP for overrunning speed rate 107
Downshifting "DOWN" 107
DOWN for underrunning
speed rate 107
Requesting neutral (N) 107
Stopping the car 107
Switching off the engine
and the system 108
Other system functions 108
Optimization of fuel consumption 111
“SIL” (Shift Indicator Light)
operating modes 111
Using the brakes 112
Use of the engine 113
Breaking-in 113
Engine and transmission 113
Driving the car 113
Engine control system OBDII 114
Constant speed control
(Cruise Control) 115
General information 115
Controls 115
Storing a speed 116
Restoring the speed stored
in the memory 116
Increasing the speed stored
in the memory 116
Reducing a speed saved
in the memory 117
Resetting the speed stored
in the memory 117
Electronic suspension (optional) 118
Self-diagnosis 118
Setting selection 119
Fault signals 120
Headlights 121
Headlight beam aiming 121
Gas-emitting headlights
(optional) 121
Driving conditions 122
Before your trip 122
Capacities 122
Safe driving 122
Before you drive 122
Travelling 123
Driving at night 124
Driving in the rain 124
Driving in fog 125
Driving in the mountains 125
Driving on snow or ice 125
Pollution control devices 126
Other tips 127
Parking 128
Handbrake 128
Tires 129
Tire inflation pressure when
cold 129
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 129
DOT Quality Grades 129
Treadwear 129
Traction 129
Temperature 130
Winter tires 130
Snow chains 131
In an emergency 133
Emergency starting 134
Toolkit 135
If a tire gets a puncture 136
Precautions in the event
of a puncture 136
Spare wheel
(emergency wheel - optional) 138
Refitting the standard wheel 142
If an exterior light
goes out 143
Front lights 143
Rear lights 143
Directional indicator lights 144
Side marker lamp 145
Third stop light 145
License plate lights 145
If an interior light
goes out 146
Front overhead lights 146
Rear overhead lights 146
Vanity mirror light 147