Abarth 500C User Manual

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PRESS BRAKE PEDALThis message is shown in the display to-gether with a buzzer during an attempt atstarting when the brake pedal is notpressed.PRESS BRAKE PEDAL –DELAYED STARTUPThe display shows these messages alter-nately and in sequence together with abuzzer when the system does not recog-nise the brake pedal as operational duringa starting attempt.In this situation, keep the key on AVV forat least 7 seconds with the brake pressed.The engine will start. The system will bein recovery mode (maximum speed per-mitted: 3rd).To safeguard clutch efficien-cy, do not use the acceleratorto keep the car at a standstill(e.g.: parking on a hill); the clutch couldbe damaged by overheating. Use thebrake pedal instead and operate theaccelerator only when you are ready toset off.Contact an Abarth Dealer-ship if the messages remain inthe display.CLUTCH OVERTEMPERATURESEE HANDBOOKThis message appears in the display to-gether with a buzzer when the clutchoverheats.In this situation, limit setting off and gearchange or, if necessary, park (turning offthe engine) until optimum conditions arerestored.If the message still appears inthe display, contact an AbarthDealership.IMPORTANT If start-up is requested withthe gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed start-up” procedure (see associated messages):turn the key to the AVV position for atleast 7 seconds with the brake depressedand the engine will start. The system willbe in recovery mode (highest gear per-mitted 3rd, Automatic mode not available).If the engine does not start, contact anAbarth Dealership.IMPORTANT The messages are only dis-played if the engine is started with a gearother than neutral (N) engaged.20603_97_890 ABARTH 500C GB 1ed 31-05-2010 10:54 Pagina 20