Abarth Punto Evo Owner's Handbook Manual

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Abarth Punto Evo Owner's Handbook Manual Manual pdf 55 page image

54KNOWINGYOUR VEHICLESAFETYSTARTINGAND DRIVINGWARNING LIGHTSAND MESSAGESIN ANEMERGENCYMAINTENANCEAND CARETECHNICALSPECIFICATIONSCONTENTS❒ move the stalk upwards (+) for at least one second,then release it. The car speed is now memorised andyou can therefore release the accelerator pedal.If needed (when overtaking for instance), you canaccelerate simply by pressing the accelerator pedal;when you release the pedal, the car will return to thespeed memorised previously.RESTORING THE MEMORISED SPEEDIf the device has been switched off, for example bydepressing the brake or clutch pedal, the memorisedspeed can be restored as follows:❒ accelerate gradually until reaching a speedapproaching the memorised speed;❒ engage the gear selected at the time of speedmemorisation;❒ press button RES B-fig. 39.CRUISE CONTROL(for versions/markets where provided)This is an electronically controlled device which allowsthe vehicle to be driven at a chosen speed above 30km/h on long stretches of dry, straight roads with fewvariations (e.g. motorways), without having to depressthe accelerator pedal. It is therefore not recommendedto use this device on extra-urban roads with traffic. Donot use it in town.TURING THE DEVICE ONTurn twist switch A-fig. 39 to ON.The cruise control cannot be engaged in 1st or reversegear. It is advisable to engage it in 4th gear or higher.When travelling downhill with the device engaged, thevehicle speed may slightly exceed the preset one.When the device is activated the warning light Ü comeson together with the relevant message on theinstrument panel.SETTING VEHICLE SPEEDProceed as follows:❒ turn twist switch A-fig. 39 to ON and press theaccelerator pedal until you reach the required speed;F0U039Abfig. 39