Starting and operating

Manual Transmission – If Equipped

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Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEUTRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor.

Test yourself

A quick Fiat 500 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.