To engage the gears, press the clutch pedal fully and shift the gear lever into one of the required positions (the diagram is shown on the knob).
IMPORTANT The car can only be put into reverse gear when it has stopped moving completely. With the engine running, before engaging the reverse, wait at least 2 seconds with the clutch pedal fully down to prevent damage and grating of the gears.
To engage reverse (R) from neutral proceed as follows:
❒ for 1.28V versions, lift the sliding ring (A) under the knob and shift the
lever to the right and back;
❒ for 1.3 Multijet versions, just shift the lever to the right and back.
WARNING
To change gears properly you must push the clutch pedal fully down. It is therefore essential that there is nothing under the pedals: make sure mats are lying flat and do not get in the way of the pedals.
Do not drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as the force exerted, even if slight, could lead over time to premature wear on the gearbox internal components.
See also:
Rev. counter
The rev. counter shows engine rpm. The needle pointed to the danger area (red
on certain versions) indicates excessive high engine speed. Do not drive for long
periods with the needle in this ar ...
Symbols
Special coloured labels have been attached near or actually on some of the components
of your Fiat Punto. These labels bear symbols that remind you of the precautions
to be taken as regards that p ...
Stopping the engine
Turn the key to STOP while the engine is idling.
A quick burst on the accelerator before turning off the engine serves absolutely
no practical purpose and wastes fuel.
IMPORTANT
After a taxing ...