Turn the ignition to STOP while the engine is idling. IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow the engine to “catch its breath” before turning it off by letting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine compartment to fall.
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or coasting downhill. This could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic exhaust system and damage it beyond repair.
A quick burst on the accelerator before turning off the engine serves absolutely no practical purpose, it wastes fuel and is damaging especially to turbocharged engines.
WARNING
Remember that the servobrake and power steering are not operational until the engine has been started, therefore much effort than usual is required on the brake pedal and steering wheel.
See also:
Fire
The 2012 Fiat Punto range starts with the 1.2-litre Fire EVO II engine. This
1.2-litre eight-valve has continuously variable valve timing to optimise the
opening and closing of the valves. This en ...
Rear Windshield Wiper
Rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer lever upward to the first detent
past the intermittent settings for intermittent wipe operation. With the front windshield
wiper active, rotate the en ...
Handbrake on
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light on the dial turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds. The warning light turns on when the handbrake is
on.
IMPORTANT If the warning lig ...