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:
Refuelling
To ensure full tank refuelling, carry out two top-up operations once the delivery
gun has turned off twice. Avoid further top-up operations which could cause faults
in the fuel system.
The car mu ...
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light AndESC OFF Indicator Light
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will
come on when the ignition switch is turned to the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position for
four seconds. If the ESC Activation/ ...
Vehicle storage
The following precautions should be taken if the vehicle will not be used for
several months:
– Park the vehicle in covered, dry and if possible well-ventilated premises.
– Engage a gear.
– Make ...