131STARTING THE ENGINEThe car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device: ifthe engine fails to start, see the paragraph “The FiatCODE system” in section “Dashboard and controls”.The engine may be noisier during the first few secondsof operation, especially after a long period of inactivity.This is a feature of hydraulic tappets, the timing systemchosen to reduce the number of servicing interventions,and effects neither functionality nor reliability.KNOWINGYOUR VEHICLESAFETYSTARTINGAND DRIVINGWARNING LIGHTSAND MESSAGESIN ANEMERGENCYMAINTENANCEAND CARETECHNICALSPECIFICATIONSCONTENTSSTARTING AND DRIVINGIt is dangerous to let the engine run inenclosed spaces. The engine consumesoxygen and produces carbon dioxide, carbonmonoxide and other toxic gases.WARNINGIn the first period of use, we recommendthat you do not demand maximumperformance from the car (e.g. excessiveacceleration, extended travel at maximum revs,heavy braking etc.).With the engine off, do not leave the keyin the ignition to prevent draining thebattery.Remember that the brake booster andpower steering are not operational untilthe engine has been started, therefore you needto apply much more force than usual to thebrake pedal and steering wheel.WARNING
